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Love Nest #1
Love Nest, Vol. 1
A real-life odd couple navigate roommates and heartbreaks in this Sayonara Game spin-off.
A brokenhearted Masato moves into his friend’s second home looking for some peace and quiet, but instead he finds a man who’s very much not his type already occupying the space. Can this messy, ill-tempered intruder help mend his broken heart?
Masato just wants some peace and quiet on his day off, but the kids upstairs continue to make that impossible, so he escapes to his friend Naruse’s gay bar. Sympathetic to his ongoing plight, Naruse recommends Masato just move into his second home since he’s not using it. But upon his arrival, Masato find a gruff, untidy older man already living there. Does this real-life odd couple stand a chance as roomies…and perhaps something more?
A brokenhearted Masato moves into his friend’s second home looking for some peace and quiet, but instead he finds a man who’s very much not his type already occupying the space. Can this messy, ill-tempered intruder help mend his broken heart?
Masato just wants some peace and quiet on his day off, but the kids upstairs continue to make that impossible, so he escapes to his friend Naruse’s gay bar. Sympathetic to his ongoing plight, Naruse recommends Masato just move into his second home since he’s not using it. But upon his arrival, Masato find a gruff, untidy older man already living there. Does this real-life odd couple stand a chance as roomies…and perhaps something more?
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Published September 13, 2022
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October 14, 2019
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Needed More Sexy Times*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
After reading Walk on Water, I kinda found myself curious for more manga. This one is one of the few I've read so far. Fortunately, this one is completed so it felt kinda good knowing I don't have to wait ages for more chapters like the others I'm reading. As for the story.... it was alright. It's not the best, nor the hottest I've read so far. I struggled a lot with understanding the reading order and what has really going on. I got an overall picture of it, but I'm sure I lost tons of meanings because of my struggling. The sexy times wasn't really all that sexy. But I found Hoizumi and Asahi cute together, though I wish the were more chemistry between them. I kept waiting for something to happen and it didn't. Overall, as it just has 12 chapters (though they were loong), it was definitely worth reading, to make time go. It still ends on my least likable manga I've read so far.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) (Yaoi) Manga (M/M).
Series: - Standalone.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Hmmm... Asahi?
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Unsure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Unsure, actually.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 3 stars.
February 4, 2025
This was so freaking good! 😆🥰 Unlike Arimura and Yosuke from Change World, Masato and Asahi were fully developed characters that actually felt real. I enjoyed watching them go from strangers to friends to something more. Will definitely be continuing the series.
July 31, 2023
Follows a character from Change World and Ikuo and Itou (from Change World) appear from time to time.
I.. don't like this series as much as Saronaya Game and Change World, but I still like it.
I have to admit I am very much attached to Masato even though he has a problematic past. However, if you take into account his past and trauma I can try to understand ?
Anyways, a reread because of love the Sayonara Game universe too much.
I.. don't like this series as much as Saronaya Game and Change World, but I still like it.
I have to admit I am very much attached to Masato even though he has a problematic past. However, if you take into account his past and trauma I can try to understand ?
Anyways, a reread because of love the Sayonara Game universe too much.
October 24, 2022
Meh, this was ok. A little boring. Whether or not I continue is debatable.
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February 12, 2022
Rating changed from 4 to 5 stars after the second read in June 2020.
04.2020:
The first volume sets a nice beginning to the story that develops at a nice pace throughout the book. We learn a bit about the characters and what made them into who they are now. Both Asahi and Masato were/are heartbroken over their ex-boyfriend and ex-wife respectively and need(ed) a long time to overcome the disappointment and loneliness after the breakup.
Both struggle with their new living arrangement, Masato quite a bit more than Asahi who likes teasing Masato to some extent (not sexually, though). After a while, they come to enjoy living with each other and open up.
This volume ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, so I'm curious about the continuation.
Warning
04.2020:
The first volume sets a nice beginning to the story that develops at a nice pace throughout the book. We learn a bit about the characters and what made them into who they are now. Both Asahi and Masato were/are heartbroken over their ex-boyfriend and ex-wife respectively and need(ed) a long time to overcome the disappointment and loneliness after the breakup.
Both struggle with their new living arrangement, Masato quite a bit more than Asahi who likes teasing Masato to some extent (not sexually, though). After a while, they come to enjoy living with each other and open up.
This volume ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, so I'm curious about the continuation.
Warning
August 7, 2019
There was some drama, but I still really liked the story and this couple. 4.5 stars
February 3, 2023
JEJEHEHE OMG I CANNOT They are so cute. NARU. GAUH. TAKE MY SOUL. The tension the drama, the art, the romance, THE FLIRTING. Felt like I was reading at wattpad for the first time.
The humor was so good, just dry realistic homie hopper roommate humor. I really appreciated how they used bars in a not SUPER creepy way like a lot of bls do. Like yeah, it's realistic but not uncomfortable to read. Adored the use of Marie's character. The tone wasn't super toxic (in the current timeline) which is always a relief. It's able to feel pretty lighthearted but there are times were its difficult to read. They didn't romanticize the sa scenes (at least not as bad as they could have) and it's able to be serious while being cute.
Ahsai is hot. Naru is HOT. Marie is hot.
The humor was so good, just dry realistic homie hopper roommate humor. I really appreciated how they used bars in a not SUPER creepy way like a lot of bls do. Like yeah, it's realistic but not uncomfortable to read. Adored the use of Marie's character. The tone wasn't super toxic (in the current timeline) which is always a relief. It's able to feel pretty lighthearted but there are times were its difficult to read. They didn't romanticize the sa scenes (at least not as bad as they could have) and it's able to be serious while being cute.
Ahsai is hot. Naru is HOT. Marie is hot.
August 16, 2025
I don't usually read spin-off series without reading the series it spun off from lol, but this looked interesting in store and having read it now, I can say that you can read this no problem, you just won't recognize cameos (though they do get character cards in the beginning and at the end, so you get some idea!).
I had a lot of fun with this. It's an understated story, nothing too elaborate or complicated or dramatic. It's the beginning of a new relationship, two people growing closer and the personal/mental obstacles that are in their way. Theflashbacks broke my heart and the conversation our main characters have after talking about it was so moving! You can immediately see the respect and understanding between them, which forms a solid foundation for their future relationship.
The ending is very sudden though, I will say. We go from an emotional conversation where it seems that Masato hasn't fully convinced Asahi that they should give it a go, to the next page where .
It's a tentative start to their relationship, and with the little tease about the brother, I'm curious to see where this series will go next!
I had a lot of fun with this. It's an understated story, nothing too elaborate or complicated or dramatic. It's the beginning of a new relationship, two people growing closer and the personal/mental obstacles that are in their way. Theflashbacks broke my heart and the conversation our main characters have after talking about it was so moving! You can immediately see the respect and understanding between them, which forms a solid foundation for their future relationship.
The ending is very sudden though, I will say. We go from an emotional conversation where it seems that Masato hasn't fully convinced Asahi that they should give it a go, to the next page where .
It's a tentative start to their relationship, and with the little tease about the brother, I'm curious to see where this series will go next!
May 20, 2019
Muy bueno! Un manga yaoi realista, con un dibujo precioso que acompaña muy bien a la historia. Te encariñas de los personajes, algunos me llegaron a confundir por no saber bien sus intenciones.
August 5, 2021
Actual Rating: 2.5 / 5
December 11, 2022
Masato is finally getting more depth and he’s so in love with Asahi. I used to hate him in Change World, but this has me wanting him to be happy.
March 21, 2023
I have nothing clever to say about this book. It cute :)
August 7, 2025
A spin off of Sayonara Game, featuring Masato, who may be falling for his new flatmate...
As usual from Yuu Minaduki, lovely art and story flow.
As usual from Yuu Minaduki, lovely art and story flow.
April 15, 2022
ples i found the beginning, the whole situation how they
met, and the side characters rlly cringe but i kept
reading because i like this dynamic and was hoping it
found get better T_T it kind of did towards the end. it’s definitely overrated imo
met, and the side characters rlly cringe but i kept
reading because i like this dynamic and was hoping it
found get better T_T it kind of did towards the end. it’s definitely overrated imo
May 12, 2020
I guess I'll consult my friend even more often in the future because all of her recent recommendations totally hit my taste, and so did this manga, as well!
When Masato moves into a new apartment, he has to find out that there is already someone else living in it - Asahi. Someone messy with a scruff, who smokes, doesn't put away his trash and spreads in the living room as he pleases. Pretty annoyed by his roommate, Masato tries to find compromises they can both live with. To his surprise, in exchange to being tidier and to free the living room at times, so that Masato can watch stuff on the giant TV, Asahi requests the younger man to join him drinking in the evenings. Slowly but surely, the two, unlike men, get to know each other better, find out about each other's likings and their pasts. And soon, even if Asahi tends to steal Masato's food more often than not, they realise that they actually get along pretty well.
It's probably no secret where this will eventually lead to, but I really want to praise the way this was done with this story. Because it actually HAS a story and fleshed out characters with relatable feelings and behaviours, something I sadly often miss in these kinds of stories (there are positive exceptions, of course, and sure, it's all a matter of taste). However, here, everything made sense and did not feel rushed. I like my slow burns, and this was indeed a great one! The characters are funny, deep and lovable altogether, their banter was high class and I loved every page of this! Even if some scenes were heartbreaking, others made me laugh out loud and when at the end of the first volume things got a little hotter, I absolutely didn't mind.
Further, I have to admit, it was also refreshing to read a love story between grown-up men (the main protagonists are 30 and 38), compared to the usual high schoolers to mid 20s age span. So, if you are in the mood for a sweet, but not cringy, and an actually grown-up romance, I can repeat my friend's recommendation without hesitation! I am already looking forward to the release of volume 2!
When Masato moves into a new apartment, he has to find out that there is already someone else living in it - Asahi. Someone messy with a scruff, who smokes, doesn't put away his trash and spreads in the living room as he pleases. Pretty annoyed by his roommate, Masato tries to find compromises they can both live with. To his surprise, in exchange to being tidier and to free the living room at times, so that Masato can watch stuff on the giant TV, Asahi requests the younger man to join him drinking in the evenings. Slowly but surely, the two, unlike men, get to know each other better, find out about each other's likings and their pasts. And soon, even if Asahi tends to steal Masato's food more often than not, they realise that they actually get along pretty well.
It's probably no secret where this will eventually lead to, but I really want to praise the way this was done with this story. Because it actually HAS a story and fleshed out characters with relatable feelings and behaviours, something I sadly often miss in these kinds of stories (there are positive exceptions, of course, and sure, it's all a matter of taste). However, here, everything made sense and did not feel rushed. I like my slow burns, and this was indeed a great one! The characters are funny, deep and lovable altogether, their banter was high class and I loved every page of this! Even if some scenes were heartbreaking, others made me laugh out loud and when at the end of the first volume things got a little hotter, I absolutely didn't mind.
Further, I have to admit, it was also refreshing to read a love story between grown-up men (the main protagonists are 30 and 38), compared to the usual high schoolers to mid 20s age span. So, if you are in the mood for a sweet, but not cringy, and an actually grown-up romance, I can repeat my friend's recommendation without hesitation! I am already looking forward to the release of volume 2!
September 21, 2022
I was kind of nervous starting this spinoff, because I loved the first three books so much - would I be interested in a story about the guy who was kind of a jerk to our main couple?
Turns out it's a resounding yes. I was full-on crying maybe halfway through, once we finally got Masato's full backstory.
It actually explains a lot about his conversations with Ito, who, like Masato, is 100% gay - and dating a guy who's bi/pansexual, but in Masato's eyes, probably just "straight" and having a fling before he inevitably settles down with a woman and has kids.
Because that's exactly what happened to Masato with his first love.
I tend to mentally separate my BL manga into a few different categories, with the main two boiling down to: fluffy and idealistic OR realistic enough to have a darker edge (but sometimes more satisfyingly nuanced stories). Love Nest fits into the latter group, and I particularly appreciated the portrayal of Masato's wider gay community.
The fluffy BL very often has guys who are "only gay for one person," which sidesteps the drama but also leaves out all the complications and joys of discovering one's identity and bonding with other people like you.
Minaduki does include love interests who semi fall into this category - Arimura and Asahi have only dated women before, and Asahi has actually been married (with an ugly divorce that Masato relates to a bit too much). It's clear, though, that Arimura simply hadn't thought about his sexuality before falling in love with Yosuke - I also see him as demi - and while Asahi's is still a bit up in the air, he's open and unprejudiced, and very much of the "love is love" mindset.
And gay men falling in love with "straight" guys is kind of the point of this series.
Masato, according to the end notes, figured out his sexuality in middle school, and spent high school and part of (?) college closeted with a lesbian best friend/"girlfriend" - a convenient setup for mutual beards. Marie could avoid the unwanted attention of guys, and Masato could hang out with his guy friends without them getting weird or uncomfortable around him.
Unfortunately, one of those friends was a little too comfortable - always complimenting Masato and playing with his long, silky hair, and generally making Masato fall head over heels for him. So when that friend got dumped by his girlfriend, then wound up as a drunken mess in Masato's apartment, and responded positively to Masato's offer to comfort him...what was Masato supposed to do? Fall even harder in love, of course.
The problem was, while I don't think you can call someone "straight" who's been enthusiastically having gay sex for months, this guy had absolutely no intention of ever staying in a gay relationship. And it's difficult to say if he'd ever been in love with Masato. Attracted to him and affectionate with him, yeah, but love? No, probably not. Certainly not in the same way, since he didn't seem to experience a whole lot of regret after getting a girl pregnant, marrying her, and telling Masato to simply forget all about what they'd had together.
Masato's backstory actually reminded me of Until I Meet My Husband - a memoir about a young gay man who goes through a series of futile crushes on "straight" men, then some failed relationships, before meeting and marrying someone whose values and romantic interest truly lined up with his.
In Masato's experience (and in real life), it's not terribly uncommon for guys to play around a little in their youth, then return to "normal" relationships when they're ready to settle down and get married and start families. But Masato, who has zero romantic or sexual interest in women, can't follow that route without denying way too much of who he is - and at age 30, he's secure enough in his sexuality and his community to know he has to follow his own path.
He's also determined to never fall in love again, since his first experience burned him so badly that he doesn't believe in longterm, monogamous commitment anymore - at least not between two men. He'll sleep around and occasionally get a "boyfriend," but he doesn't get attached to any of them, and the truth is, he's just...lonely. No matter how many guys he can get into his bed, he still feels a gaping hole, because he's always been a romantic - who just learned at age 20 that he could never have what he truly wanted.
Enter Asahi - or, more accurately, enter Naru, the gay-bar-owning friend who fished Masato off the sidewalk when he was still young and naive and hurting, introduced him to the wider queer community, and has secretly been plotting to matchmake his best friend from high school - 38 years old, divorced, a successful architect, kind of a slob, and maybe exactly who Masato needs in his life.
I loved the slow development of their relationship, from antagonistic roommates to genuine friends, to Masato falling horribly and inevitably in love with another straight guy, despite a full decade of promising himself he'd never do that again.
They have such a good dynamic, and Masato is a wonderful mix of vulnerability and confidence - he has a ton of experience and certainly isn't shy about sex, but he's only truly been in love once, and putting his heart out in the open like that kind of destroys him.
(I have had trouble figuring out where Masato's past crush on Arimura fit in, but I think he was just one of the futile one-sided college crushes, before his failed relationship with his horrible ex-boyfriend.)
Masato tries to keep his attraction to Asahi as another bittersweet unspoken crush, but living with someone makes that a whole lot harder, and he slips up, twice - then, to my surprise, they openly talk about it. Asahi doesn't want to lead him on, but also doesn't want Masato to give up on him just yet - he's not sure if he could pursue a relationship with a guy, but his feelings have been gradually changing to something unfamiliar, and he doesn't like the idea of Masato moving on to another guy before he's made up his mind.
Masato pushes a little too hard, which fits his personality - give him an inch and he'll churn up the whole freeway - but maybe Asahi needs someone that pushy, who'll speak his mind and demand things from him and not drift into the slow sad separation that ruined his marriage.
It's an interesting element, too, with both of them being guys whose relationships have fallen apart because their partners cheated on them. It's...weirdly, the one thing that could make Masato trust someone again, because Asahi has experienced that same betrayal, and therefore would be less likely to put Masato through that heartbreak again.
At this stage, and at the end of this volume, Asahi still hasn't guaranteed anything, but unlike the boyfriend of the past, he's been very open and communicative about where he stands. And Masato has gone into it knowing what the stakes are, and that Asahi might not fall in love with him - but he'd rather do everything he can now, instead of living with the regret.
I think it's pretty certain that Asahi will of course fall in love, and that they'll find their happy ending, but I'm interested to see what happens in volume 2, and if Asahi's younger brother creates any complications.
The only negative for this volume is that it had some hints of Arimura's and Yosuke's relationship - and quick appearances from both of them - but nothing more than a few teases about what's happening with them. They're happy and in love and living together, and nothing's going to disrupt that, but that bit in the end notes about Arimura wanting to meet Yosuke's parents "at least once" - the amount I want to actually see that on the page. I don't know if this series stops after Love Nest 2, but I would love to see it keep going so I could follow the progress of both relationships for a while longer.
Turns out it's a resounding yes. I was full-on crying maybe halfway through, once we finally got Masato's full backstory.
It actually explains a lot about his conversations with Ito, who, like Masato, is 100% gay - and dating a guy who's bi/pansexual, but in Masato's eyes, probably just "straight" and having a fling before he inevitably settles down with a woman and has kids.
Because that's exactly what happened to Masato with his first love.
I tend to mentally separate my BL manga into a few different categories, with the main two boiling down to: fluffy and idealistic OR realistic enough to have a darker edge (but sometimes more satisfyingly nuanced stories). Love Nest fits into the latter group, and I particularly appreciated the portrayal of Masato's wider gay community.
The fluffy BL very often has guys who are "only gay for one person," which sidesteps the drama but also leaves out all the complications and joys of discovering one's identity and bonding with other people like you.
Minaduki does include love interests who semi fall into this category - Arimura and Asahi have only dated women before, and Asahi has actually been married (with an ugly divorce that Masato relates to a bit too much). It's clear, though, that Arimura simply hadn't thought about his sexuality before falling in love with Yosuke - I also see him as demi - and while Asahi's is still a bit up in the air, he's open and unprejudiced, and very much of the "love is love" mindset.
And gay men falling in love with "straight" guys is kind of the point of this series.
Masato, according to the end notes, figured out his sexuality in middle school, and spent high school and part of (?) college closeted with a lesbian best friend/"girlfriend" - a convenient setup for mutual beards. Marie could avoid the unwanted attention of guys, and Masato could hang out with his guy friends without them getting weird or uncomfortable around him.
Unfortunately, one of those friends was a little too comfortable - always complimenting Masato and playing with his long, silky hair, and generally making Masato fall head over heels for him. So when that friend got dumped by his girlfriend, then wound up as a drunken mess in Masato's apartment, and responded positively to Masato's offer to comfort him...what was Masato supposed to do? Fall even harder in love, of course.
The problem was, while I don't think you can call someone "straight" who's been enthusiastically having gay sex for months, this guy had absolutely no intention of ever staying in a gay relationship. And it's difficult to say if he'd ever been in love with Masato. Attracted to him and affectionate with him, yeah, but love? No, probably not. Certainly not in the same way, since he didn't seem to experience a whole lot of regret after getting a girl pregnant, marrying her, and telling Masato to simply forget all about what they'd had together.
Masato's backstory actually reminded me of Until I Meet My Husband - a memoir about a young gay man who goes through a series of futile crushes on "straight" men, then some failed relationships, before meeting and marrying someone whose values and romantic interest truly lined up with his.
In Masato's experience (and in real life), it's not terribly uncommon for guys to play around a little in their youth, then return to "normal" relationships when they're ready to settle down and get married and start families. But Masato, who has zero romantic or sexual interest in women, can't follow that route without denying way too much of who he is - and at age 30, he's secure enough in his sexuality and his community to know he has to follow his own path.
He's also determined to never fall in love again, since his first experience burned him so badly that he doesn't believe in longterm, monogamous commitment anymore - at least not between two men. He'll sleep around and occasionally get a "boyfriend," but he doesn't get attached to any of them, and the truth is, he's just...lonely. No matter how many guys he can get into his bed, he still feels a gaping hole, because he's always been a romantic - who just learned at age 20 that he could never have what he truly wanted.
Enter Asahi - or, more accurately, enter Naru, the gay-bar-owning friend who fished Masato off the sidewalk when he was still young and naive and hurting, introduced him to the wider queer community, and has secretly been plotting to matchmake his best friend from high school - 38 years old, divorced, a successful architect, kind of a slob, and maybe exactly who Masato needs in his life.
I loved the slow development of their relationship, from antagonistic roommates to genuine friends, to Masato falling horribly and inevitably in love with another straight guy, despite a full decade of promising himself he'd never do that again.
They have such a good dynamic, and Masato is a wonderful mix of vulnerability and confidence - he has a ton of experience and certainly isn't shy about sex, but he's only truly been in love once, and putting his heart out in the open like that kind of destroys him.
(I have had trouble figuring out where Masato's past crush on Arimura fit in, but I think he was just one of the futile one-sided college crushes, before his failed relationship with his horrible ex-boyfriend.)
Masato tries to keep his attraction to Asahi as another bittersweet unspoken crush, but living with someone makes that a whole lot harder, and he slips up, twice - then, to my surprise, they openly talk about it. Asahi doesn't want to lead him on, but also doesn't want Masato to give up on him just yet - he's not sure if he could pursue a relationship with a guy, but his feelings have been gradually changing to something unfamiliar, and he doesn't like the idea of Masato moving on to another guy before he's made up his mind.
Masato pushes a little too hard, which fits his personality - give him an inch and he'll churn up the whole freeway - but maybe Asahi needs someone that pushy, who'll speak his mind and demand things from him and not drift into the slow sad separation that ruined his marriage.
It's an interesting element, too, with both of them being guys whose relationships have fallen apart because their partners cheated on them. It's...weirdly, the one thing that could make Masato trust someone again, because Asahi has experienced that same betrayal, and therefore would be less likely to put Masato through that heartbreak again.
At this stage, and at the end of this volume, Asahi still hasn't guaranteed anything, but unlike the boyfriend of the past, he's been very open and communicative about where he stands. And Masato has gone into it knowing what the stakes are, and that Asahi might not fall in love with him - but he'd rather do everything he can now, instead of living with the regret.
I think it's pretty certain that Asahi will of course fall in love, and that they'll find their happy ending, but I'm interested to see what happens in volume 2, and if Asahi's younger brother creates any complications.
The only negative for this volume is that it had some hints of Arimura's and Yosuke's relationship - and quick appearances from both of them - but nothing more than a few teases about what's happening with them. They're happy and in love and living together, and nothing's going to disrupt that, but that bit in the end notes about Arimura wanting to meet Yosuke's parents "at least once" - the amount I want to actually see that on the page. I don't know if this series stops after Love Nest 2, but I would love to see it keep going so I could follow the progress of both relationships for a while longer.
September 11, 2023
Masato Hozumi es un ingeniero de sistemas en la treintena, soltero y que no quiere ni busca pareja. Amante de la tecnología más puntera, le encanta pasar sus días libres tranquilo en su casa, tomándose un buen café y viendo sus series o películas favoritas. Pero su vida tranquila se trunca cuando, a su bloque de pisos, llega una familia con tres chiquillos escandalosos como ellos solos, perturbando la paz mental y los descansos de Masato. Con este problema en ciernes que lo estresa lo más grande, Masato recibe de Naru, amigo desde hace años y propietario de varios bares donde acude gente del colectivo LGBTIQ,, una propuesta imposible de rechazar: una habitación libre en su segunda residencia. Sin poder evitar desconfiar de las intenciones de Naru, Masato acaba aceptando la ayuda de éste por los supuestos aparatos electrónicos última generación de su lujoso ático. Pero lo que no esperaba Masato era descubrir que en el piso de Naru había otro inquilino y un completo desconocido para él: Asahi Yajima, un arquitecto ocho años mayor que él, mejor amigo de Naru, divorciado y que lleva viviendo allí tres años.
Intentando ser positivo, Masato decide no darle mucha importancia, ya que esa convivencia solamente va ser temporal hasta que él encuentre otro lugar donde vivir. ¡Pero no esperaba que las cosas se le hicieran tan cuesta arriba nada más empezar! ¡Y es que Asahi es un guarro! Desaliñado, dejándolo todo en medio (vamos hablando en plata: donde caga ahí lo deja) y ocupando siempre el salón mientras fuma como un carretero, Masato no puede evitar estar más estresado ante la imposibilidad de disfrutar de los cachivaches de Naru y de su tan ansiada paz.
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Intentando ser positivo, Masato decide no darle mucha importancia, ya que esa convivencia solamente va ser temporal hasta que él encuentre otro lugar donde vivir. ¡Pero no esperaba que las cosas se le hicieran tan cuesta arriba nada más empezar! ¡Y es que Asahi es un guarro! Desaliñado, dejándolo todo en medio (vamos hablando en plata: donde caga ahí lo deja) y ocupando siempre el salón mientras fuma como un carretero, Masato no puede evitar estar más estresado ante la imposibilidad de disfrutar de los cachivaches de Naru y de su tan ansiada paz.
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July 28, 2025
When Hozumi decides it’s time for a change, his wealthy friend Naru offers up a second apartment to help him get back on his feet. What Hozumi doesn’t realize, though, is that the place comes with a surprise roommate—an older friend of Naru’s already living there. As two strangers are suddenly thrust into close quarters, tensions, awkward moments, and unexpected connection begin to unfold. Love Nest kicks off this contemporary manga tale with charm and heart; I’m really enjoying the character dynamics and the fresh, contemporary vibe of the story.
February 26, 2024
En esta nueva saga de dos tomos, conocemos el transfondo del “villano” de "Change World". Masato es un hombre profundamente herido por su pasado y aquí tiene una nueva oportunidad con Asahi. Un nuevo personaje que introduce Minaduki, un pedazo de señor de 38 años.
-Relectura para aprovechar que tengo la saga completa-
-Relectura para aprovechar que tengo la saga completa-
January 14, 2023
I'm not sure how I feel about this one.
February 8, 2021
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⚠ Pour un public averti, contient des scènes sexuelles ⚠
Je remercie les Éditions Boy’s love IDP pour l’envoi de cette lecture. Ma meilleure amie connaissait déjà ce manga étant une grande fan de Yaoi et autant vous dire, elle m’a recommandé à 200% de le lire !
Masato est un briseur de couples. Il souhaite déménager, car malheureusement pour lui, une famille bruyante vient d’emménager dans l’appartement du dessus. Autant vous dire, il n’arrive pas à avoir un seul instant de tranquillité pour lui.
Lorsqu’il parle à Naru, un ami qui tient un bar gay, ce dernier lui propose de l’héberger dans sa résidence secondaire. Le deal à l’air parfait, un grand appartement rien que pour lui ! Pourtant, il va rapidement réaliser la supercherie, car il y a déjà quelqu’un qui vit ici. Cette personne, c’est Asahi, il est bordélique et fume tout le temps. La cohabitation risque d’être difficile…
L’histoire est intéressante et la relation prend vraiment son temps, elle n’arrive que vers la toute fin de l’histoire, ce qui nous permet d’apprécier le lien qui se noue entre nos deux personnages.
De plus, c’est une saga en deux tomes, plus de chapitre pour plus de plaisir ! 😉
J’ai adoré l’instant flash-back sur le personnage de Masato, qui nous explique pourquoi il brisait des couples, pourquoi il est devenu ce qu’il est. C’était un moment remplis d’émotions, qui a réussi à me faire pleurer.
En bref, c’est un premier tome intéressant. L’histoire est plaisante et les personnages attachants. De plus, le tome se termine sur une scène très intrigante. Autant vous dire, j’ai la tête pleine de questions et je suis impatiente d’avoir le prochain tome entre mes mains pour y avoir les réponses !
⚠ Pour un public averti, contient des scènes sexuelles ⚠
Je remercie les Éditions Boy’s love IDP pour l’envoi de cette lecture. Ma meilleure amie connaissait déjà ce manga étant une grande fan de Yaoi et autant vous dire, elle m’a recommandé à 200% de le lire !
Masato est un briseur de couples. Il souhaite déménager, car malheureusement pour lui, une famille bruyante vient d’emménager dans l’appartement du dessus. Autant vous dire, il n’arrive pas à avoir un seul instant de tranquillité pour lui.
Lorsqu’il parle à Naru, un ami qui tient un bar gay, ce dernier lui propose de l’héberger dans sa résidence secondaire. Le deal à l’air parfait, un grand appartement rien que pour lui ! Pourtant, il va rapidement réaliser la supercherie, car il y a déjà quelqu’un qui vit ici. Cette personne, c’est Asahi, il est bordélique et fume tout le temps. La cohabitation risque d’être difficile…
L’histoire est intéressante et la relation prend vraiment son temps, elle n’arrive que vers la toute fin de l’histoire, ce qui nous permet d’apprécier le lien qui se noue entre nos deux personnages.
De plus, c’est une saga en deux tomes, plus de chapitre pour plus de plaisir ! 😉
J’ai adoré l’instant flash-back sur le personnage de Masato, qui nous explique pourquoi il brisait des couples, pourquoi il est devenu ce qu’il est. C’était un moment remplis d’émotions, qui a réussi à me faire pleurer.
En bref, c’est un premier tome intéressant. L’histoire est plaisante et les personnages attachants. De plus, le tome se termine sur une scène très intrigante. Autant vous dire, j’ai la tête pleine de questions et je suis impatiente d’avoir le prochain tome entre mes mains pour y avoir les réponses !
April 21, 2020
Aufmachung
Als erstes möchte ich positiv hervorheben, dass dieser Manga mehr Seiten hat, als im Durchschnitt üblich. Das Beste daran ist, dass diese auch vollständig mit Story gefüllt sind. Es gibt einiges an Text und somit auch an Inhalt. Der Erzählstil hat mir ausgesprochen gut gefallen. Aber auch der Zeichenstil ist ein echter Hingucker. Was täte ich dafür, könnte ich auch so schöne Männer zeichnen.
Protagonisten
Masato ist Systemingenieur und 30 Jahre alt. Er trauert einer vergangenen Liebe hinterher und lässt daher zwar nichts anbrennen, aber dennoch niemanden an sich heran. Ein Sinnbild für sein sanftes, verletzliches Wesen. Außerdem ist er ein ausgezeichneter Koch.
Asahi ist 38 Jahre alt, Architekt und zudem Masatos neuer Mitbewohner. Er ist unordentlich und gefühlt durchgehend am rauchen. Sein Charakter wirkt sehr derb und rücksichtslos. Doch er hat mehr so einiges mehr zu bieten.
Fazit
Merkt man bis hierhin schon, wie sehr ich für diesen Manga schwärme? Ich hoffe es, denn er hat so viel zu bieten. Die Geschichte entwickelt sich langsam, es gibt Background Story und authentische Charaktere. Der Fokus liegt somit nicht, wie bei vielen anderen Yaoi Manga, auf dem sexuellen Aspekt, sondern es steckt einiges an Gefühl darin. Eine tolle Mischung aus ernsten Themen und witzigen Momenten.
Meiner Meinung nach ist es wirklich schwer Boys Love Manga zu finden, die wie dieser hier mehr zu bieten haben. Daher spreche ich hiermit eine ganz dicke Empfehlung aus.
Der einzige Wermutstropfen ist, dass es nur zwei Bände gibt.
Als erstes möchte ich positiv hervorheben, dass dieser Manga mehr Seiten hat, als im Durchschnitt üblich. Das Beste daran ist, dass diese auch vollständig mit Story gefüllt sind. Es gibt einiges an Text und somit auch an Inhalt. Der Erzählstil hat mir ausgesprochen gut gefallen. Aber auch der Zeichenstil ist ein echter Hingucker. Was täte ich dafür, könnte ich auch so schöne Männer zeichnen.
Protagonisten
Masato ist Systemingenieur und 30 Jahre alt. Er trauert einer vergangenen Liebe hinterher und lässt daher zwar nichts anbrennen, aber dennoch niemanden an sich heran. Ein Sinnbild für sein sanftes, verletzliches Wesen. Außerdem ist er ein ausgezeichneter Koch.
Asahi ist 38 Jahre alt, Architekt und zudem Masatos neuer Mitbewohner. Er ist unordentlich und gefühlt durchgehend am rauchen. Sein Charakter wirkt sehr derb und rücksichtslos. Doch er hat mehr so einiges mehr zu bieten.
Fazit
Merkt man bis hierhin schon, wie sehr ich für diesen Manga schwärme? Ich hoffe es, denn er hat so viel zu bieten. Die Geschichte entwickelt sich langsam, es gibt Background Story und authentische Charaktere. Der Fokus liegt somit nicht, wie bei vielen anderen Yaoi Manga, auf dem sexuellen Aspekt, sondern es steckt einiges an Gefühl darin. Eine tolle Mischung aus ernsten Themen und witzigen Momenten.
Meiner Meinung nach ist es wirklich schwer Boys Love Manga zu finden, die wie dieser hier mehr zu bieten haben. Daher spreche ich hiermit eine ganz dicke Empfehlung aus.
Der einzige Wermutstropfen ist, dass es nur zwei Bände gibt.
January 24, 2021
Ich stelle es mir immer wieder vor. Sein Lachen. In einem Haus, das ich gebaut habe…
Auch beim zweiten Band passt das Cover hervorragend, allerdings hat es farblich an Intensität gewonnen. Die Atmosphäre des Bildes wirkt viel herzlicher und einladender, das schlichte weiß ist Farben wie blau, rot und beige gewichen. Sogar die Zimmerlampe ist auf einmal angeschaltet, wirkt in dem hellen Licht alles viel gemütlicher.
Positiv finde ich auch die Fülle an Text auf den Seiten. Man hat was zu lesen und ist nicht nur am blättern wie bei vielen anderen Manga, der Erzählstil an sich hat mir ausgesprochen gut gefallen und auch die Zeichnungen waren wirklich ein echter Hingucker. Offensichtlich mit Herzblut und viel Liebe fürs Detail gezeichnet.
Auch zur Story kann ich diesmal viel gutes sagen. Die Charaktere haben Tiefe, ihre Handlungen sind nachvollziehbar und realitätsnah und man schließt Asahi und Masato immer mehr ins Herz. Mein Favorit ist und bleibt jedoch Naru, der Gott sei Dank auch im zweiten Band nicht zu kurz gekommen ist! Eine tolle Mischung aus Ernsthaftigkeit und witzigen Momenten. Und auf jeden Fall ein tolles Happy End!
Dieser Boys Love Manga legt einen klaren Fokus auf die Story, ist also gut geeignet für Einsteiger in das Genre, auch wenn es im zweiten Band vielleicht etwas mehr zur Sache geht als im ersten. Love Nest ist bisher wohl einer meiner liebsten BL Titel, ich kann ihn nur weiterempfehlen!
Auch beim zweiten Band passt das Cover hervorragend, allerdings hat es farblich an Intensität gewonnen. Die Atmosphäre des Bildes wirkt viel herzlicher und einladender, das schlichte weiß ist Farben wie blau, rot und beige gewichen. Sogar die Zimmerlampe ist auf einmal angeschaltet, wirkt in dem hellen Licht alles viel gemütlicher.
Positiv finde ich auch die Fülle an Text auf den Seiten. Man hat was zu lesen und ist nicht nur am blättern wie bei vielen anderen Manga, der Erzählstil an sich hat mir ausgesprochen gut gefallen und auch die Zeichnungen waren wirklich ein echter Hingucker. Offensichtlich mit Herzblut und viel Liebe fürs Detail gezeichnet.
Auch zur Story kann ich diesmal viel gutes sagen. Die Charaktere haben Tiefe, ihre Handlungen sind nachvollziehbar und realitätsnah und man schließt Asahi und Masato immer mehr ins Herz. Mein Favorit ist und bleibt jedoch Naru, der Gott sei Dank auch im zweiten Band nicht zu kurz gekommen ist! Eine tolle Mischung aus Ernsthaftigkeit und witzigen Momenten. Und auf jeden Fall ein tolles Happy End!
Dieser Boys Love Manga legt einen klaren Fokus auf die Story, ist also gut geeignet für Einsteiger in das Genre, auch wenn es im zweiten Band vielleicht etwas mehr zur Sache geht als im ersten. Love Nest ist bisher wohl einer meiner liebsten BL Titel, ich kann ihn nur weiterempfehlen!
March 21, 2021
Hoizumi decide cambiar de hogar, ya que en donde está es un lugar ruidoso; en eso su amigo Naru ofrece una de sus casas para que viva por una temporada, hasta que Hoizumi consiga donde vivir.
Aquí viene lo bueno; la casa que ofrece Naru no está sola, ahí vive Asahi qué, también es amigo de Naru.
Y bueno, estos dos hombres deben de convivir juntos, hasta que uno de los dos se vaya; Hoizumi coloca ciertas condiciones a Asahi, ya que él es un tanto desordenado y se come lo primero que ve.
Pero poco a poco Hoizumi empieza a sentir algo por Asahi, cuando él por razones, no quiere nada.
El pasado de Hoizumi no es fácil, le lastimaron el corazón y él lo hizo con varias personas más. Asahi es un tanto encerrado, saliendo de un matrimonio donde la mujer le fue infiel al no poder darle hijos.
Dos personas con un mismo destino, viven en esa ernome casa, donde pasa de todo un poco, pero lo que no sabe Hoizumi es que el karma derriba puertas.
La historia es hermosa, con personajes increíbles y llenos de sentimientos; vemos más el punto de vista de Hoizumi, pero amas a los dos por igual, muy recomendado.
Aquí viene lo bueno; la casa que ofrece Naru no está sola, ahí vive Asahi qué, también es amigo de Naru.
Y bueno, estos dos hombres deben de convivir juntos, hasta que uno de los dos se vaya; Hoizumi coloca ciertas condiciones a Asahi, ya que él es un tanto desordenado y se come lo primero que ve.
Pero poco a poco Hoizumi empieza a sentir algo por Asahi, cuando él por razones, no quiere nada.
El pasado de Hoizumi no es fácil, le lastimaron el corazón y él lo hizo con varias personas más. Asahi es un tanto encerrado, saliendo de un matrimonio donde la mujer le fue infiel al no poder darle hijos.
Dos personas con un mismo destino, viven en esa ernome casa, donde pasa de todo un poco, pero lo que no sabe Hoizumi es que el karma derriba puertas.
La historia es hermosa, con personajes increíbles y llenos de sentimientos; vemos más el punto de vista de Hoizumi, pero amas a los dos por igual, muy recomendado.
January 4, 2025
I wasn’t sure about starting this one even tho I already own the 4 volumes. I dislike Masato from the beginning, because i do not only hate “the third in discord” (that character that’s there just to mess with the principal couple and create spice and drama), but I deeply hate it specifically when it comes out of nowhere.
No that you know this, I was moved by Masato’s story, he was really bad played and he’s been suffering in silence for quite a while. Nothing justifies the damage that he did to Arimura and Yosuke’s relationship (even tho at the end it helped them somehow to move forward and grow stronger), but I can understand now why he acted like it. He was jealous of something he thought he could never reach. He envied how Yosuke fell for a “straight guy” and ended well for him, unlike Masato’s case. He was full of sadness and loneliness.
I give this 5 stars because I went form hating that third wheel (which is my most hatred trope) to empathize with its story. On the other side, to not give much spoilers, the new love interest is just the cherry on top, how care-loving and emotional responsable Asahi could be.
No that you know this, I was moved by Masato’s story, he was really bad played and he’s been suffering in silence for quite a while. Nothing justifies the damage that he did to Arimura and Yosuke’s relationship (even tho at the end it helped them somehow to move forward and grow stronger), but I can understand now why he acted like it. He was jealous of something he thought he could never reach. He envied how Yosuke fell for a “straight guy” and ended well for him, unlike Masato’s case. He was full of sadness and loneliness.
I give this 5 stars because I went form hating that third wheel (which is my most hatred trope) to empathize with its story. On the other side, to not give much spoilers, the new love interest is just the cherry on top, how care-loving and emotional responsable Asahi could be.
January 18, 2025
So, I found out the reading order after I got this from the library. Several titles are part of this story with shared characters in this Japanese working life Manga.
Sayonara Game is the 1st - I read that
Change World V1 and 2 are next - I wasn't aware and I haven't read them
Love Nest Vol 1-4 are next and I've started that. I'm not sure if anything is after this or not.
Naru is a bartender who knows Masato. Masato wants some place quiet to live and Naru has a Condo he is willing to let him stay. So Masato takes the place. He loves it. As Naru is about to leave, he mentions that, "oh, someone already lives here". Asahi lives there and he's a slob and a smoker and he eats all Masato's food. Masato is so upset being stuck with this awful roommate. So, we have the set-up.
We see these two interact with each other and we begin to learn about each. I found their flashbacks and what was happening confusing. I also found dialog difficult to figure out who was saying what.
The story is good. I'm enjoying the characters and these two seem to work together at some level. I'm totally interested in the next volume.
Sayonara Game is the 1st - I read that
Change World V1 and 2 are next - I wasn't aware and I haven't read them
Love Nest Vol 1-4 are next and I've started that. I'm not sure if anything is after this or not.
Naru is a bartender who knows Masato. Masato wants some place quiet to live and Naru has a Condo he is willing to let him stay. So Masato takes the place. He loves it. As Naru is about to leave, he mentions that, "oh, someone already lives here". Asahi lives there and he's a slob and a smoker and he eats all Masato's food. Masato is so upset being stuck with this awful roommate. So, we have the set-up.
We see these two interact with each other and we begin to learn about each. I found their flashbacks and what was happening confusing. I also found dialog difficult to figure out who was saying what.
The story is good. I'm enjoying the characters and these two seem to work together at some level. I'm totally interested in the next volume.
June 24, 2025
I really enjoyed the dynamics between these two characters. They're both fully realised individuals with their own lives, traumas, goals, desires, and then they slowly get to know each other and realise that they can be more than strangers. It's really sweet watching them fall in love, following a very non-traditional pathway that has less to do with "romance" and more to do with human connection between two very lonely people. It's obvious that they suit each other well with complementary needs and personalities.
I also like that this book (and the following volumes in Love Nest 2nd) deal with potentially heavy themes like depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, abandonment, and past mistakes/bad behaviour with a light touch. Masato has made mistakes, but he's also grown as a person. Asahi has limited himself with his worldview, but he's also learning to be more optimistic and accept love.
Overall, just a really excellent love story. Nice to touch base with the original Sayonara Game characters too.
I also like that this book (and the following volumes in Love Nest 2nd) deal with potentially heavy themes like depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, abandonment, and past mistakes/bad behaviour with a light touch. Masato has made mistakes, but he's also grown as a person. Asahi has limited himself with his worldview, but he's also learning to be more optimistic and accept love.
Overall, just a really excellent love story. Nice to touch base with the original Sayonara Game characters too.
June 18, 2024
I never thought I'd end up liking this more than the original manga (the story of Ikuo-san and Itou-kun).
This spin-off series gives us a chance to get to know Hozumi better, and it's amazing! Minaduki-sensei did a fantastic job with a story full of conflict, quite depressing, and very emotional. I felt for Hozumi, especially when the plot went back to his college days and his failure with his senpai; it was truly heartbreaking.
On top of that, I think both Hozumi and Asahi have been portrayed with more complex characters, making it enjoyable to follow their development throughout the story.
Honestly, I was a bit hesitant to read this spin-off at first because I was so into Ikuo-san and Itou-kun as a couple, but I'm glad I pushed myself to give it a chance and I don’t regret it at all! It’s been a delightful reading experience.
This spin-off series gives us a chance to get to know Hozumi better, and it's amazing! Minaduki-sensei did a fantastic job with a story full of conflict, quite depressing, and very emotional. I felt for Hozumi, especially when the plot went back to his college days and his failure with his senpai; it was truly heartbreaking.
On top of that, I think both Hozumi and Asahi have been portrayed with more complex characters, making it enjoyable to follow their development throughout the story.
Honestly, I was a bit hesitant to read this spin-off at first because I was so into Ikuo-san and Itou-kun as a couple, but I'm glad I pushed myself to give it a chance and I don’t regret it at all! It’s been a delightful reading experience.
June 13, 2025
This spin-off was WAY better than Sayonara Game and Change World. Masato and Asahi actually talk and get to know each other. I loved their interactions and seeing them grow to care for one another. The artwork is also really nice. I can say though that I feel like Masato is a little pathetic. He is so broken up over a relationship with a "straight man" that ended poorly years ago and then decides to open up his heart again to another "straight man" and enter a similar relationship. It's just too bad. I know it's going to work out in the end, but it would have been nice if he could enter a relationship with someone who actually wants to be with him. Sayonara Game was honestly pretty similar though, so I guess this is just the type of story Yuu Minaduki likes to tell.
June 10, 2024
Solid 3.5. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for a DRC.
So I read Engage first (wow,wow,wow) and then happily found out that there was a story for the couple mentioned so I ran to request this one. Thankfully their relationship is not as morally questioning as the others (iykyk). I can't wait to see how their relationship unfolds in the second volume. I really like the set up of them being roommates, then friends, and now....? They're something. But I tend to really enjoy that aspect of romance stories-- the buildup is always the fun part before the big issues hit.
Off to go find the second volume and then the next two books about them after this (unless I misread)!
So I read Engage first (wow,wow,wow) and then happily found out that there was a story for the couple mentioned so I ran to request this one. Thankfully their relationship is not as morally questioning as the others (iykyk). I can't wait to see how their relationship unfolds in the second volume. I really like the set up of them being roommates, then friends, and now....? They're something. But I tend to really enjoy that aspect of romance stories-- the buildup is always the fun part before the big issues hit.
Off to go find the second volume and then the next two books about them after this (unless I misread)!
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