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Butterfly Rouge by Ikuya Fuyuno

Software engineer Chiaki Yanagishima is dating the owner of the club "Butterfly Kiss", Masatsugu Shibanushi. Known as "Osho" or "King", Masatsugu is constantly surrounded by women. As he continues his relationships with numerous other women, Chiaki's heart and body begin to wear thin. Every time he tries to complain, Masatsugu takes him roughly, and Chiaki just can't refuse... However, when talk of a transfer comes his way, Chiaki finally decides to break things off with Masatsugu... but will he let him?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/49KS9Ry)

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Butterfly Kiss by Ikuya Fuyuno

At work， Kuze helps a young and captivating boy， Ichiro， who happens to be the ace of the host club ”Butterfly Kiss”? For good reasons， Kuze has a bad impression of host clubs and wants nothing to do with him. However， as he gets to know Ichiro better， their love grows and his perspective begins to shift. Can these two polar opposites make their relationship work or was it doomed from the start? See how their innocent love evolves!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3Kc0raL)

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Butterfly Eyes by Ikuya Fuyuno

Sergey， works for the host club ”Butterfly Kiss”， and is out to purchase a flower shop for their business. However， the obstinate owner Shinji Masaoka， doesn't relent and resist Sergey's ”offers”. Sergey is willing to do anything to secure the contract. Can he subdue him and take over the flower shop or will Shinji be the one to come out on top?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3McvF1T)

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Butterfly Effect by Ikuya Fuyuno

Despite being from completely different worlds， Chiaki， a software engineer， and Masatsugu the owner of the host club ”Butterfly Kiss”， have continued their rollercoaster of a relationship since college. Entangled in their addictive and toxic love， these two lovers can never be honest about their feelings for each other. After all these years， will Chiaki’s feelings finally be reciprocated?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3KpvUWZ)

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Breathless, Steamy Love by Hachisu

Ayato is a vocational student with a specific problem: he's highly sensitive to smells. One day， on the train， he encounters a particulary alluring scent that makes his body react. The scent belonged to his classmate Rio， whom he is not very fond of! Rio， amused by Ayato's predicament， starts to force Ayato to do all kinds of naughty things， but what changes when he finds out about Ayato's innate kindness and hardworking qualities...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4rkMk3r)

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Afterglow by Wagimoko Wagase

A doctor at rock bottom finds himself entangled with a handsome yakuza who helps ease his sorrows with a night of passion. Is this relationship just what the doctor ordered or merely a case of lust-clouded judgment?

Higuchi Kiyotaka has hit rock bottom. Once a rising star in the field of cardiovascular surgery, a traumatic incident derailed his career and sent him spiraling. Now transferred to a remote town in rural Kyushu, he spends his days practicing general medicine—struggling to understand the thick local dialect of his elderly patients and to suppress the crushing guilt that haunts him.

Each night, he drowns his sorrows in alcohol, but one particularly miserable evening, he’s approached by a mysterious man who calls himself Tenju: a yakuza who offers him a night of escape.

Swept into a haze of unfamiliar pleasure, Higuchi begins to feel something stir beneath the numbness. And as the afterglow of the night refuses to fade, one question gnaws at him: Who is this man—and what does he really want from me?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4peHIL2)

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A Demon’s Underling by Otsubokunomi

A world where demons coexist with humans. While there have been no conflicts in the past between demons and humans， demons possess tremendous abilities， can use a variety of magic， and have the power to control humans as underlings. Demons are at the top of the biological hierarchy， so to speak. So now I， Toma， am the underling to the demon， Chiaki. Every night I have to feed him my bodily fluids to ”replenish his magical powers”. He licks me all over... Our lewd acts should have no meaning; our relationship is a master-servant one. But why does my heart ache so much...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4p6lZ7L)

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Punks Triangle (2025)

Punks Triangle is an absolute gem, a drama I'm already itching to rewatch—but I have to be honest, there's one tiny complaint that keeps me up at night: the drama was a total teaser that never delivered the promised spicy meal! Let's talk about the couple, Chiaki and AE/Enaga. They are, in a word, perfection. Everything about their dynamic is a masterpiece of opposites attracting. We have Chiaki, small, utterly cute, and timid, but with a heart big enough to encompass the world. Then there's AE/Enaga, tall, lean, sexy, and outgoing, yet endearingly clumsy and surprisingly lonely beneath that confident exterior. They truly clicked in the most perfect, beautiful way, and the sparks didn't just fly—they ignited a full-blown bonfire! For six glorious episodes, I was at the front row of this romantic journey, enjoying the most exquisite and perfect appetizers. Every longing glance, every accidental touch, every shared smile was a delicious finger bite. I was patiently waiting for the main course—that promised, dramatic spice! Then, the final moments of Episode 6 arrived, and the truth hit me: we just had one kiss. I couldn't help but smile sadly, because while it was an undeniably perfectly cute story, I realized the kitchen was closed and I wasn't getting any more. But here’s the thing, despite the lack of heat, I loved this ride! Even if the final payoff was just one perfect kiss, I’m already hitting 'play' to see the whole series again. Why? Because sometimes, you don't need the main course. When the appetizers are that good, when the chemistry is that captivating, and when the story is that charming, you can absolutely have a whole, satisfying meal made entirely of perfect finger bites. Punks Triangle is a sweet, beautiful, and highly recommended watch—just bring your own spice rack! HEA. You can watch on GagaOOLala. Heat Level: 3/6.

Manga: amzn.to/43WGmvD

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1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses

2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles

3/6: full kisses, clothes on

4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on

5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds

6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds

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Peach Trap (2025)

Peach Trap sets a delicious stage for a workplace/romantic drama, centering on the unexpectedly charming Yoo Do Ha. Our protagonist starts the series already reeling from a professional betrayal: he's been unjustly fired from his office job, framed by a colleague while his otherwise caring boss, Jeon Yeon Sang, couldn't save him. But Do Ha's bad day quickly takes a dramatic turn. He finds himself the unwitting centerpiece of a very compelling (and crowded) love quadrangle! The trio of suitors includes: Jeon Yeon Sang: His former, seemingly cold but secretly protective boss. Yeon Ha Ram: The charmingly playful and younger barista. Taek Gyeon: The steady, devoted, and long-time childhood friend. The dynamic among these four men is the show's main draw. Yet, this is exactly where Peach Trap ultimately lost me. The story sets up a clear contrast between the potential partners—some respectful and patient, and others, well, not so much. My frustration rests entirely on Yoo Do Ha's final choice. Throughout the drama, one character consistently showed patience, respect, and gave Do Ha the necessary space to process both his life events and his burgeoning feelings. This character, in my mind, was the clear and deserving frontrunner. However, the path Do Ha took felt strangely forced. He seemed to be swayed not by genuine emotional connection or mutual respect, but by the suitor who was the most forceful and demanding of his time and attention. When the final episode revealed Do Ha's pick, I was genuinely floored. My internal monologue was a loud, frustrated, "Wait... that jerk? After all that?" Yes, Peach Trap delivers what is technically a "happy ending," but it certainly wasn't the one I was rooting for. While the premise is intriguing and the initial setup of the four leads creates exciting tension, the ultimate resolution left me with a bitter taste. If you're looking for a BL where the protagonist chooses the kindest path, beware: this trap might leave you feeling slightly cheated. HEA. You can watch on GagaOOLala. Heath Level: 3/6.

Heat Level:

1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses

2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles

3/6: full kisses, clothes on

4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on

5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds

6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds