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Name:  The Eyes of a Child (こどもの瞳) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   Misaki was living a simple, modest life with his elementary school-aged child when he unexpectedly reunited with his older brother, Hitoshi, after several years.  However, Hitoshi had lost his memory in an accident and had reverted to the age of a six-year-old child. While Misaki is confused by the gap between his former cold older brother and the innocent, gentle child before him, he begins to accept this sweet, straightforward version of Hitoshi.  But Hitoshi, in his innocent way, comes to openly adore and love Misaki . Publisher:  Gentosha Comics (幻冬舎コミックス) Digital Edition Published:  September 20, 2005 Illustration:  Madoka Machiko (元ハルコ) Raw Source The EPUB version is available at the  Ko-fi Shop . Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Mature, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Arch One Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 ...

Name:  B.L.T (ビー・エル・ティー) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   When college student Masato Kitazawa applies for a part-time job at the bookstore nearest to his house, he never expects to run into Yusuke Omiya—the store manager and someone from his past.  Their chance encounter stirs up memories of a summer long ago, bringing back emotions that were never fully resolved.  Now, faced with someone who seems to treat him like a stranger,  Kitazawa  is caught between nostalgia and heartache as an old connection quietly resurfaces.  Note: Their initial encounter involves inappropriate behavior from the older character  Omiya  toward  Kitazawa  (then a junior high student). Readers sensitive to this content should be aware. Publisher:  Libre Publishing Co., Ltd. (リブレ) Digital Edition Published:  December 20, 2010 Illustration:  Haruko Moto (元ハルコ) Raw Source The EPUB version is available at the  Ko-fi Shop . ...

Name:  Rose Garden (ローズガーデン) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   This is a unique fantasy love story about a kind-hearted demon and a proud angel—two lonely souls, lost in their own pain, searching for the meaning of love.  When a young boy named Snair gets lost in the forest, he's rescued by two mysterious figures: Warren, a devout demon who lives in an old house on the edge of a village, and Kyle, a beautiful angel who has lost his wings and can no longer return to heaven. As Snair begins to visit them more often, he finds himself drawn to their strange but gentle way of life.  But questions arise: Why does a demon attend church? Why does he live peacefully with an angel, the very symbol of divine will? As Snair innocently seeks answers, Warren slowly reveals a tragic and powerful past. Publisher:  Nowara no Hoshi (のはらの星) Digital Edition Published:  September 17, 2021 Illustration:  Michiru Kawada (禾田 みちる ) Raw Source The EPUB versi...

Name:  Second Serenade (セカンド・セレナーデ) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   This volume features two interconnected stories about love in its most complicated forms. The first follows a student and his teacher, bound by a secret relationship that quietly pushes against the boundaries of what's allowed, and what's left unsaid. The second centers on Kakegawa, a university student nursing a broken heart, who ends up entangled with an older man whose sharp tongue and difficult nature are as striking as his good looks. What begins as a purely physical arrangement starts to shift into something neither of them anticipated. Both stories capture the awkwardness, tension, and vulnerability that come with falling in love — especially when it’s with someone you probably shouldn’t. Perfect for readers who enjoy younger seme , emotionally messy dynamics, and romances that evolve from distance to unexpected intimacy. Publisher:  Libre Publishing Co., Ltd. (リブレ) Digital Edi...

Book 1:  COLD HEART in TOKYO Book 2:  COLD HEART in NEWYORK  Book 3:  COLD THE FINAL Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:  In the COLD HEART trilogy, Konohara delivers a devastatingly intimate exploration of love at its most obsessive, broken, and quietly redemptive. The story follows Masahiko Kusuda, an unassuming jewelry brand co-owner, whose life takes a drastic turn when he becomes entangled with Kaito Akizawa—a brilliant but volatile former child actor. What begins as a business arrangement soon spirals into an emotional storm neither of them are prepared for. Through misunderstandings, unspoken traumas, and a dangerously imbalanced power dynamic, Kusuda and Akizawa are forced to confront their own limitations: one afraid to love, the other incapable of letting go. Set between Tokyo and New York, the trilogy charts their uneasy relationship through collapse, separation, and the slow, fragile path toward healing. As seasons change and distance r...

Name:  Nibiiro no Hana (鈍色の華) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原 音瀬) Synopsis:   Tsurutani is an unremarkable salaryman working in the inventory management department of a major food company. Though still in his late forties, his graying hair and weary demeanor make him appear older than his years. One day, he is summoned by the company president, Togawa, and assigned an unexpected and overwhelming task: to entertain executives from an overseas partner company in hopes of securing a crucial business alliance. Initially refusing, believing himself unsuited for such an important role, Tsurutani is stunned when the true nature of the “entertainment” is revealed—it involves offering his body. Driven by a sense of obligation to the company that gave him everything, Tsurutani reluctantly agrees. When he arrives at the appointed location, he finds two American men waiting for him... and thus begins a night that will irrevocably alter the course of his life . Publisher:  Libre...

Name:  WELL Author:  Konohara Narise (木原 音瀬) Synopsis:   Two high school boys, suddenly forced to confront life and death— WELL portrays their intense bond of love and hate. HOPE tells the story of Tamura, a college student who becomes the leader of a group of survivors, exploring his hopes for survival, his inner struggles, and the ethical dilemmas he faces. Together, these works weave an unusual coming-of-age tapestry set in a post-apocalyptic world, blending BL themes with science fiction. This edition also includes a brand-new short story written specifically for this volume, depicting what happens to the characters after the events of HOPE . Publisher:  Nohara no Hoshi (のはらの星) Publication date:  December 12, 2020 Illustration:  Fujita Takami (藤田 貴美) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update The complete EPUB version is available at the  Ko-fi Shop . Genre:  Adult, Fiction, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Part 1: WELL ...

Name:  The Moon’s Ship That Crosses The Night (夜をわたる月の船) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原 音瀬) Synopsis:   This is a somber, psychologically charged, and quietly haunting tale of two men drawn together by despair and bound by something far more complicated than love— a man who wants to kill, and another who wants to die . This deeply emotional salaryman drama delves into the quiet violence of trauma, the strange solace found in ruin, and the tangled ways people survive power imbalances, emotional manipulation, resentment, and longing. Recommended for readers who appreciate age-gap dynamics, emotionally damaged characters, and stories that linger like a bruise. Publisher:  Scola Magazine (スコラマガジン) Publication date:  Nov, 2009 Illustration:  Shoko Hidaka (日高 ショーコ) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update The complete EPUB version is available at the  Ko-fi Shop . Genre:  Mature, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Part 1 C...

Name:  About Love (恋について) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原 音瀬) Synopsis:  Bridal coordinator Asaka Takeshi reunites with his very first clients, Mr. and Mrs. Sasagawa, a year after their wedding. The couple had warmly forgiven the mishap Asaka caused on their big day, meeting it with kindness and laughter. Wanting to express his gratitude, he sends them a bouquet for their anniversary… A tender and bittersweet love story unfolds as a wedding planner and a former client—both straight men—find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. Publisher:  Scola Magazine (スコラマガジン) Publication date:  July, 2006 Illustration:  Tomo Otake (大竹 とも) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update The EPUB version is available at the  Ko-fi Shop . Genre:  Mature, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Part 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Part 2 Chapter 12 Chapt...

Name:  That Person (あのひと) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   "Why would someone 17 years older than me fall in love with me?" College student Kadowaki, who’s clueless about romance, can’t help but be baffled by the unwavering feelings that math professor Matsushita has for him.  If only love, like math, had clear rules and formulas...  This side story of Unrequited Love focuses on Kadowaki's perspective and also includes a special short story featuring Mikasa and Yoshimoto. Publisher:  Libre (リブレ) Publication date:  March, 2013 Illustration:  Ito Natsuo (伊東七つ生) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Part 1: That Person Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Part 2: And Then Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Part 3: High School Reunion Chapter 14 Part 4: Welcome Home Chapte...

Name:  Unrequited Love (片思い) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   "Unrequited Love" tells the story of Mikasa, a pure-hearted yet oblivious boy who is devoted and earnest, and his complex relationship with his former classmate Yoshimoto—a tsundere who, despite his prickly demeanor, takes the lead in their budding romance after Mikasa unexpectedly announces his plans to get married. Publisher:  Libre (リブレ) Publication date:  March, 2013 Illustration:  Ito Natsuo (伊東七つ生) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Part 1: Unrequited Love Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Part 2: Love is Blind Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8

Name:  Cow Thief (牛泥棒) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:  Ryoichiro Satake, a university professor studying botany, lives a comfortable life with his loyal servant, Tokuma. Despite their different social standings, Tokuma has always been a steady and protective presence in Ryoichiro's life. However, hidden beneath their quiet daily routine is an unspoken longing—Ryoichiro harbors secret feelings for Tokuma but fears confessing them. Set in a historical fantasy world filled with mononoke and yokai, this BL novel weaves a tale of unspoken emotions, complex bonds, and supernatural intrigue. Ryoichiro: A free-spirited young man with a passion for plants, grappling with his own feelings. Tokuma: A quiet yet earnest servant with the unique ability to perceive spirits, despite being unnoticed by others himself. Also included is the bonus short story Shirofuji (White Wisteria) , originally published in a pamphlet. Publisher:  Nohara no Hoshi (のはら...

Name:  Bluebird (アオイトリ) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   This age-gap Omegaverse story follows Kawachi, an Omega striving to live as a Beta, whose plans are disrupted by an unexpected incident just before his 35th birthday.  Inukai, a young Alpha from the sales department who has secretly admired Kawachi, steps in to help, intertwining their lives in ways neither expected. This is a heartfelt story of love, family, and personal growth between a devoted younger Alpha and a kind-hearted Omega pursuing a new path in life. Publisher:  Libre (リブレ) Publication date:  January 17, 2020 Illustration:  Minejima Nawako (峰島 なわこ) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Bluebird 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Bluebird 2 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Extra: Love & Honey Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Afterword

Name:  FRAGILE. Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   This is a story about a spiteful man who gets kidnapped and subjected to revenge by a former subordinate he bullied into quitting. Characters : The capable, gay ex-subordinate (seme) × the straight ex-boss (uke) whose only skill is political maneuvering. The seme is determined to thoroughly settle his grudge, so the story contains many intense and graphic scenes. If you’re uncomfortable with depictions of confinement that strip away human dignity, this may be a difficult read. Publisher:  Libre (リブレ) Publication date:  April 7, 2008 Illustration:  Hiroi Takao (高緒拾) Raw Source Genre:  Adult, Drama, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Content: 12 chapters Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Due to the graphic content of the text and illustrations, I will not be posting the full translation here. However, for those interested, the translation is available for purchase at my Ko-fi shop .

Name:  MUNDANE HURT. Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:   During their second-year sports festival, Nishizaki found himself drawn to Nagano, whose unexpected coolness caught his eye. Intrigued, Nishizaki tried to get Nagano’s attention, but the more his usual tactics failed, the more frustrated—and serious—he became about pursuing him.  By the time he managed to win Nagano over, Nishizaki's own interest had waned, and their fleeting romance came to an abrupt end. Yet, their story didn’t end with high school. Years later, fate brings them back together, forcing them to confront old feelings and navigate a complicated dynamic shaped by their changed circumstances . Publisher:  Libre (リブレ) Publication date:  May 20, 2016 Illustration:  Ido Giho (井戸ぎほう) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Drama, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Main Story Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapt...

Name:  River's End. (リバーズエンド) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:  For Shunji Tokame, life was all about working part-time to pay off his father’s debt and barely managing to feed himself, his older sister, and his younger brother day by day. High school and friends meant nothing to him.  However, by chance, he begins talking to his classmate Hiroshi Ninomiya. Gradually, Tokame finds his frozen heart beginning to thaw, warmed by Ninomiya’s kindness and brightness.  Alongside the title story, “River’s End,” this novel includes “God Bless You” and “End Roll,” which explore Tokame’s inner conflicts as he matures into adulthood. These stories share the same universe as Castle Mango , a manga written by Konohara-sensei. Publisher:  Field Star (のはらの星) Publication date:  October 25, 2024 Illustration:  Muku Ogura (小椋ムク) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content:...

Name:  Planet. (惑星) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:  Poverty, violence, exploitation, death... Mura, a man who believes he's an "alien," lives alone and homeless in the slums, waiting for someone from his star to come for him. Enduring hunger and the grind of harsh, daily-wage jobs, he maintains a quiet existence, sometimes cheated out of money but accepting his life and finding a certain peace in his daily routine. However, this bleak but stable life is disrupted when he encounters a young artist, setting off a story that explores the light and darkness of a man living at the bottom of society without a place to call home. Publisher:  Shueisha (集英社) Publication date:  September 26, 2024 Illustration:  Waka Hiraku (平庫ワカ氏) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Chapter 1 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Chapter 2 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Chapter 3 Part 1 Part 2 Chapter 4 Part 1 Part 2 Ch...

Name:  "Goodbye," you waved your hand. (さようなら、と君は手を振った) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:  Seiichi, who reunited with his cousin Keisuke after ten years when Keisuke came to Tokyo for work, was overwhelmed with guilt. Ten years earlier, during a summer when they were high school students, they had fallen in love. Seiichi had promised Keisuke, "I'll come back for you after I graduate." However, as Seiichi settled into city life, his feelings for his cousin in the countryside faded, and he broke that promise. Yet, Keisuke never blamed him for not returning. This is a bittersweet adult love story that explores the relationship between a man who loves faithfully and another who takes advantage of that unwavering devotion. Publisher:  Nohara no Hoshi (のはらの星) Publication date:  October 21, 2022 Illustration:  Yuuki Fukai (深井 結己) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Ch...

Name:  Innocent World (無罪世界) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:  Yamamura, a small-time con artist drowning in gambling debt, gets unexpected news of an inheritance from a relative he barely remembers. Elated, he soon finds out there’s a catch—he must care for his cousin Hirokuni, who was kidnapped as a child and raised in the jungle. Unfamiliar with civilization, Hirokuni is a challenge. Reluctantly, Yamamura takes him in, planning to abandon him if things go wrong. Publisher:  Libre (リブレ) Publication date:  September 20, 2007 Illustration:  Fumi Yoshinaga (よしなが ふみ) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Adult, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15

Name:  Yellow Diamond (黄色いダイアモンド) Author:  Konohara Narise (木原音瀬) Synopsis:  In their youth, Kunihiko admired Isamu for his athleticism and carefree spirit. As they grew older, their paths began to diverge, and Kunihiko struggled to understand the changes in his friend. When Isamu shares unexpected news, Kunihiko is forced to confront emotions he had long kept hidden. This novel explores the complexities of friendship, self-discovery, and unspoken feelings as two men navigate the shifting dynamics of their relationship over the years. Publisher:  Libre (リブレ) Publication date:  July 20, 2021 Illustration:  Tama Hatoya ( 鳩屋タマ ) Raw Source Check the tags on  Novel Update Genre:  Mature, Romance, Yaoi. Status:   Completed Table of Content: Chapter 1: Yellow Diamond Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Chapter 2: My Tooth Hurts Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Chapter 3: Ten Years of Love Winter, Second Year of Junior High Sch...