Hitodenashi no Koi - Recommendations

• Vol: 1
• 2003

Novelist Orihara has had a run of bad luck. He gets 2nd place for his novel, his part-time job's company went bankrupt, and his fiancee cancels their engagement for her boss who she was seeing at the same time. So to get away and relax, he uses the paid trip he had planned with his fiancee alone. Strangely, since the airport, an unknown man has been helping him here and there making him curious as to whether this guy is helpful or actually a stalker. While on the trip, Orihara runs into a man named Jeffrey who laters turns out to also be a novelist. Too bad Orihara doesn't find out that Jeffrey is an active BL novelist until he's being attacked. Luckily, the helping man from before comes to his rescue where Orihara finally recognizes the man as his former fiancee's younger brother Takeru. Takeru finally confesses that he's loved Orihara since his sister first introduced them. 

• Vol: 3; Ch: 16
• 2007

Tozaki is a freelance writer who, through a coincidental assignment, is reunited with his first high school crush, Kurata. Certain that the once-popular athlete doesn't remember him, Tozaki confesses his past feelings after a night of drinking together - but Kurata does remember. Curious enough to agree to a one-night stand, will Kurata develop the romantic feelings Tozaki always hoped for? Or is the relationship that follows between them merely Kurata's way of humiliating his bookish, former schoolmate?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 7
• 2020

Edward (known lovingly as "Ned") is a fledgling writer taking his yearly summer retreat at the home of siblings Margaret and Albert. Ned's been in countless romances with women, but he finds himself more and more infatuated with the sarcastic, sister-doting, fickle and gorgeous Albert every time they meet... This cinematic love story, with its heart-rending and love-maddening scenes, features a deepening love in breezy summer that ends, as well as a new beginning.

• Vol: 2+; Ch: 12+
• 2018 - ?

Meet Julio, a gay thirty-year-old man and best-selling author. Despite his success in publishing, however, Julio lives a life of solitude, keeping his true identity a secret while harboring feelings of inferiority regarding his sexuality and bland appearance. His world is soon turned upside-down, though, when he encounters a beautiful young man by the name of Angel. Standing up against the world's discriminations and prejudices, the two are soon captivated by each other... 

• Vol: 3; Ch: 24
• 2012 - 2015

University student Hirose Kiyotaka finds a love letter tucked into the pages of a borrowed book. While attempting to return the letter, he encounters the charismatic Hanashiro Seiji and quickly becomes involved with him. As their tentative relationship develops, however, he finds himself wondering how serious Hanashiro’s feelings for him really are. Meanwhile, the letter falls into the hands of Hanashiro’s colleague Sawa Jinichiro, who entraps its writer, Arihara Mineo. Sawa’s actions are seemingly ruthless, but his true motives regarding Arihara are far from clear.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 8
• 2010

University student Kiyotaka Hirose finds a love letter tucked into the pages of a borrowed book. The intended recipient is a mystery, but the writer’s identity is clear: a fellow student who’s suddenly leaving Tokyo and heading back to his hometown. Hirose is determined to return the letter, and as he tries to do so he runs into a black-market match seller, Seiji Hanashiro. Drawn to each other at first sight, tangled up in destiny and their own feelings, the men see their lives turned upside down by a single love letter.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2008 - 2009

There're many reasons 28 year old performer Tagashira Shinichi wants to die but mostly he just stopped caring about life. Then he bumps into Yuu, a former classmate and friend. When Yuu pushes Shinichi to see his little brother again things get more complicated. Can Shinichi find something to live for?

• Vol: 10
• 2010 - 2018

In the super luxurious hotel Grand Ocean Ship Tokyo, there’s a special floor exclusive for royalty, tycoons, politicians, and Hollywood stars. To keep their anonymity, they are referred to as “Mr. Secret Floor” by the staff. Yamagi Kyo, bestselling novelist, is a permanent resident in one of the rooms in this secret floor. In fact, he’s the half brother of the owner, Shirahase Taka. As a famous mystery writer, he’s sought after by many publishers. Aiba Takuto from Cosmo Publisher was newly appointed to handle the task of obtaining the famous novelist's manuscripts. How far would this new editor go to get the manuscripts?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 8
• 2011 - 2015

Pizza delivery guy Asuka Tsuji has a crush on one of his customers, adult manga author Masato. Masato's neighbor Akira Tomoe is in love with Makoto, who delivers packages to his place. Two couples, brought together by delivery services. Why wouldn't they get together for a little fun...!!?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2019 - 2020

Sudou Ginji is a writer who is gay and popular with men. He has never had a proper lover and has mostly had sex friends and one night stands. Most recently, he moved into a house with his senior colleague's best friend, Minamoto Chihiro, who is unaware of Ginji's sexuality. Now that he is about to enter his 30s, he is determined to leave behind his playboy lifestyle. However, one night, Chihiro accidentally discovers that Ginji is gay. While Ginji was panicking, Chihiro bluntly said to him,"You can lay your hands on me if you want to."