Koimonogatari: Love Stories

Age: đź“š 16+ | 2 Volumes (Complete) | Paperback & eBook | Creator: Tohru Tagura

 

Koimonogatari: Love Stories is a thoughtful, emotionally resonant Boys Love manga from creator Tohru Tagura about acceptance, friendship, and learning to see people for who they truly are. Published under TOKYOPOP's LoveLove imprint, this 16+ series handles LGBTQ+ themes with sensitivity and heart.

 

Yuiji didn't mean to overhear. But when his classmate Yamato confesses to a mutual friend that he's gay, Yuiji can't unhear it. Suddenly, every interaction looks different. He notices how Yamato looks at certain people. He watches for signs he never thought to look for before. He tells himself not to make assumptions, not to let prejudice color his view.

 

But he can't stop thinking about it.

 

As Yuiji observes Yamato's quiet, one-sided love—the longing glances, the careful distance, the pain of feelings that can never be expressed—something shifts. What starts as curiosity becomes genuine concern. What starts as concern becomes friendship.

 

Through a mutual study group, Yuiji and Yamato grow closer. And the more Yuiji learns about Yamato as a person—not a label, not a category, just him—the more he realizes that all he wants is for Yamato to be happy. To be himself. To find someone who sees him the way he deserves to be seen.

 

Koimonogatari: Love Stories is a quiet, powerful reminder that the first step toward love is simply seeing someone for who they are.

 

Perfect for readers who love: Boys Love, LGBTQ+ coming-of-age stories, friendship-to-romance, school life, emotional character development, manga that explores acceptance and identity.

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Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2
Paperback
$14.99
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1
Paperback
$12.99
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1
eBook
$7.99
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2
eBook
$7.99

Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2

$14.99
When Yuiji accidentally finds out his classmate Yamato is gay and has a crush on his best friend, he doesn’t know how to react at first. But after spending more time together, the two of them become close friends. While Yamato struggles with his sexuality, Yuiji supports him and keeps his secret, hoping that Yamato can find a way to accept himself and be happy. Meanwhile, Yuiji is having trouble feeling connected to his long-time girlfriend, realizing that although he still cares about her, the spark in their relationship has faded. 

Love is a complicated, messy thing — especially in high school, where hurtful rumors and intolerant classmates can make life unbearable. Yamato and Yuiji face their own individual struggles, but together, they learn one very important lesson: it’s hard to search for romance if you don’t love yourself first. manga;comic;graphic novel;yaoi;boys love;bl;japanese;gay;lgbt;yaoi manga english;yaoi bl manga;yaoi manga;yoai;yoai manga;yaoi anime manga;anime;boy love;boy love manga;boys love manga;japanese bl;bl japanese;manga books;manga anime;manga bl;manga yaoi;bl manga;manga boys love;manga ebook;manga english;manga kindle;manga lgbt;manga lgbtq;lgbtq;manga love;manga paperback;manga romance;love x love;love love;tokyopop;koimonogatari love stories;koimonogatari;love stories;tohru tagura;tagura tohru
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2

Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1

$12.99
When Yuiji accidentally overhears his classmate Yamato confessing to another friend that he's gay, his perspective shifts. Seeing Yamato in a new light, Yuiji does his best not to let prejudice color his view, but he still finds himself overthinking his classmates' interactions now. He especially notices the way Yamato looks at one particular boy: Yuiji's own best friend. 

Even though he tells himself he shouldn't get involved, Yuiji finds he just can't help it; watching Yamato's one-sided love draws him in a way he never expected. At first, it's empathy, knowing that the boy Yamato has his sights on is definitely straight and has no idea. But as his own friendship with Yamato develops and the two of them grow closer through a mutual study group, Yuiji comes to truly care about Yamato as a person, regardless of his sexuality. He only wants Yamato to be happy, and to be able to express his true self.  manga;comic;graphic novel;yaoi;boys love;bl;japanese;gay;lgbt;yaoi manga english;yaoi bl manga;yaoi manga;yoai;yoai manga;yaoi anime manga;anime;boy love;boy love manga;boys love manga;japanese bl;bl japanese;manga books;manga anime;manga bl;manga yaoi;bl manga;manga boys love;manga ebook;manga english;manga kindle;manga lgbt;manga lgbtq;lgbtq;manga love;manga paperback;manga romance;love x love;love love;tokyopop;koimonogatari love stories;koimonogatari;love stories;tohru tagura;tagura tohru
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1

Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1

$7.99
When Yuiji accidentally overhears his classmate Yamato confessing to another friend that he's gay, his perspective shifts. Seeing Yamato in a new light, Yuiji does his best not to let prejudice color his view, but he still finds himself overthinking his classmates' interactions now. He especially notices the way Yamato looks at one particular boy: Yuiji's own best friend. 

Even though he tells himself he shouldn't get involved, Yuiji finds he just can't help it; watching Yamato's one-sided love draws him in a way he never expected. At first, it's empathy, knowing that the boy Yamato has his sights on is definitely straight and has no idea. But as his own friendship with Yamato develops and the two of them grow closer through a mutual study group, Yuiji comes to truly care about Yamato as a person, regardless of his sexuality. He only wants Yamato to be happy, and to be able to express his true self.  manga;comic;graphic novel;yaoi;boys love;bl;japanese;gay;lgbt;yaoi manga english;yaoi bl manga;yaoi manga;yoai;yoai manga;yaoi anime manga;anime;boy love;boy love manga;boys love manga;japanese bl;bl japanese;manga books;manga anime;manga bl;manga yaoi;bl manga;manga boys love;manga ebook;manga english;manga kindle;manga lgbt;manga lgbtq;lgbtq;manga love;manga paperback;manga romance;love x love;love love;tokyopop;koimonogatari love stories;koimonogatari;love stories;tohru tagura;tagura tohru
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 1

Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2

$7.99
When Yuiji accidentally finds out his classmate Yamato is gay and has a crush on his best friend, he doesn’t know how to react at first. But after spending more time together, the two of them become close friends. While Yamato struggles with his sexuality, Yuiji supports him and keeps his secret, hoping that Yamato can find a way to accept himself and be happy. Meanwhile, Yuiji is having trouble feeling connected to his long-time girlfriend, realizing that although he still cares about her, the spark in their relationship has faded. 

Love is a complicated, messy thing — especially in high school, where hurtful rumors and intolerant classmates can make life unbearable. Yamato and Yuiji face their own individual struggles, but together, they learn one very important lesson: it’s hard to search for romance if you don’t love yourself first. manga;comic;graphic novel;yaoi;boys love;bl;japanese;gay;lgbt;yaoi manga english;yaoi bl manga;yaoi manga;yoai;yoai manga;yaoi anime manga;anime;boy love;boy love manga;boys love manga;japanese bl;bl japanese;manga books;manga anime;manga bl;manga yaoi;bl manga;manga boys love;manga ebook;manga english;manga kindle;manga lgbt;manga lgbtq;lgbtq;manga love;manga paperback;manga romance;love x love;love love;tokyopop;koimonogatari love stories;koimonogatari;love stories;tohru tagura;tagura tohru
Koimonogatari: Love Stories, Volume 2