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ヘタクソラブステップ [Hetakuso Love Step]
自由と若さを謳歌できるはずの大学二年、春。
友達ナシ!彼女ナシ!地味だけど心穏やかに過ごしていた小太郎。
美人で強気な幼馴染・京から、チャラ男に言い寄られているから
"彼氏"のフリをするよう強いられ、どうしたものかと悩んでいたところ
遊びなら誰とでも寝るという例の男・吉野とまさかの遭遇、
他の女子を巻くのにまんまと利用され、お茶まですることに…!
京を諦めさせることにはすんなり成功したと思いきや
嘘は簡単に見抜かれ「彼女は諦めるから君と仲良くしたい」と
トイレに連れ込まれ、色々教えてあげると言われて――!?
ガチな相手とは遊ばないチャラ男子×穏やかに過ごしたい地味男子
オトモダチから始まるロックオン系うぶピュアラブ★
友達ナシ!彼女ナシ!地味だけど心穏やかに過ごしていた小太郎。
美人で強気な幼馴染・京から、チャラ男に言い寄られているから
"彼氏"のフリをするよう強いられ、どうしたものかと悩んでいたところ
遊びなら誰とでも寝るという例の男・吉野とまさかの遭遇、
他の女子を巻くのにまんまと利用され、お茶まですることに…!
京を諦めさせることにはすんなり成功したと思いきや
嘘は簡単に見抜かれ「彼女は諦めるから君と仲良くしたい」と
トイレに連れ込まれ、色々教えてあげると言われて――!?
ガチな相手とは遊ばないチャラ男子×穏やかに過ごしたい地味男子
オトモダチから始まるロックオン系うぶピュアラブ★
194 pages, Paperback
Published November 17, 2020
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July 5, 2025
yorikoooo the writer you areee 😩😩. i will eat up her mangas EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. i love a good friends with benefits to lovers, but throw some angst in the mix and i’m a freaking goner. haah…. yoriko just gets it 🙂↕️
June 23, 2022
I adored the characters so much, and the art style is so cute.
Yoshino Aoi is definitely a hot force to be reckoned with, but the start of their toilet rendezvous is really questionable—and the blackmail that came afterward. Not a fan of that. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't quite like the premise. I loved how Yoriko wrote Yoshino's character concept. He's not a bad guy, he's just horny and a little driven to the extreme. The kind where you're holding on to the red flag so tight but you're hesitant to raise it up for him. Kotarou on the other hand is the virgin prey that ends up getting hooked for more. (Lol, I'm kind of tired of this archetype lol, and why do they always name them Kotarou?) The ending is so sweet that I ended up really liking this. Hence, 3 stars.
Yoshino Aoi is definitely a hot force to be reckoned with, but the start of their toilet rendezvous is really questionable—and the blackmail that came afterward. Not a fan of that. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't quite like the premise. I loved how Yoriko wrote Yoshino's character concept. He's not a bad guy, he's just horny and a little driven to the extreme. The kind where you're holding on to the red flag so tight but you're hesitant to raise it up for him. Kotarou on the other hand is the virgin prey that ends up getting hooked for more. (Lol, I'm kind of tired of this archetype lol, and why do they always name them Kotarou?) The ending is so sweet that I ended up really liking this. Hence, 3 stars.
April 20, 2026
The dub-con/SA caught me off guard since all the other works of this author (what I have read so far) didn’t had any of this…
However, its still a solid yaoi. It’s giving old school toxic yaoi that starts physical and develop feelings way later but with the cute and refreshing art style of yoriko sen.
But whyyyy do they keep fucking in bathroom when seme had a nice and empty apartment the whole time? he didn't even pay for a love hotel???
girls and guys throwing themselves to a cheap guy like that was too unrealistic … have more self love people !! at least make him pay😭
However, its still a solid yaoi. It’s giving old school toxic yaoi that starts physical and develop feelings way later but with the cute and refreshing art style of yoriko sen.
But whyyyy do they keep fucking in bathroom when seme had a nice and empty apartment the whole time? he didn't even pay for a love hotel???
girls and guys throwing themselves to a cheap guy like that was too unrealistic … have more self love people !! at least make him pay😭
March 12, 2021
[ ★★,7 / 5 ]
[ cw//tw: dubious consent ((semi-forced)), sexual coercion ((kind of, since the seme is a jerk manipulator)). ]
A story about a pair of polar opposites Aoi and Kotarou who becomes sexually involved. A typical lust to love story executed in mediocrity. Ever since I read Yoriko-sensei's past works, I couldn't help but have a high hopes for this one. But this manga didn't really fulfill it. The only character that has a good characterization was Yuriko ((and she only showed up for like five pages and in tiny panel)). Aoi is a trash manipulator, and Kotarou is so dumb since he is easily swept away by Aoi's eloquenceness and smooth acts. Throwing in some sad and traumatic backstory doesn't always save the forced plot, y'know 💁🏻♀️
[ cw//tw: dubious consent ((semi-forced)), sexual coercion ((kind of, since the seme is a jerk manipulator)). ]
A story about a pair of polar opposites Aoi and Kotarou who becomes sexually involved. A typical lust to love story executed in mediocrity. Ever since I read Yoriko-sensei's past works, I couldn't help but have a high hopes for this one. But this manga didn't really fulfill it. The only character that has a good characterization was Yuriko ((and she only showed up for like five pages and in tiny panel)). Aoi is a trash manipulator, and Kotarou is so dumb since he is easily swept away by Aoi's eloquenceness and smooth acts. Throwing in some sad and traumatic backstory doesn't always save the forced plot, y'know 💁🏻♀️
March 6, 2023
Gooddamm 👀😳
November 9, 2021
This was okay. I liked it way more towards the end, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the way their relationship started. Like I feel like there was a better way to still have it be the same premise, but not have it be this. Also I feel like way too much was happening in too little of a space and Kota was too pure and clueless that it was just a little too much. I thought he was cute especially when he had some self awareness later on, but idk. I half liked it, but overall not that great.
November 22, 2021
It ended up cute but man, was it rocky at first. Dub con and what not.
June 25, 2022
I was going to rate this one two stars BUT THE ARTSTYLE. I'm so weak. I need to see if they have a twitter or something, for real.
August 4, 2022
Playboy seme x Innocent uke
LOVE THIS MANGAKA it's so sweet and wholesome
LOVE THIS MANGAKA it's so sweet and wholesome
February 8, 2026
Wow, I can't believe I never wrote a review for this book?! I've lost track of how many times I've re-read this since I first read it! It's such a super cute story about a playboy who meets his match when he hooks up with the cutest moe gap baby!! It does have a rough start involving a bathroom scene but tbh I also kind of liked the setup?! I just really liked how "passively assertive" our bottom was. Like, when asked for what he wanted he wasn't afraid to say and do what he felt, and when he didn't like something, you'd know. Plus, his face is SOOOOOO cute!! I want more of them!!
January 26, 2023
4/5. Highlights may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
Content Warnings for book: Dubcon, reference to homophobia and bullying
Kink: Exhibitionism
Yoshino is a playboy on campus interested in Kotarou’s friend, so Kotarou pretends to be her boyfriend to get him to leave her alone. That turns into a bathroom erotic encounter where Yoshino learns Kotarou is a virgin and his new obsession is him. Interesting enough, we get where Kotarou expresses he doesn’t really have sexual desires towards anyone — and as the story unfolds, to me it read that he was demisexual.
You have your typical dubcon moment in this, but I was charmed by the two of them. At first Yoshino was bothering him as a joke, but he started to realize Kotarou was adorable, and Kotarou was recognizing that while he didn’t have sexual fantasies he enjoyed trying new things with Yoshino. They start going on friend dates, and those were sweet to see them bond.
The main conflict is the friends with benefits aspect - Kotarou catches feelings while Yoshino is attached to his playboy ways. It goes deeper though - Yoshino is honest about his struggles being bisexual; and his hesitancy around commitment. Overall, it was a refreshingly honest conversation.
The ending and their confession was so sweet!!!
Content Warnings for book: Dubcon, reference to homophobia and bullying
Kink: Exhibitionism
Yoshino is a playboy on campus interested in Kotarou’s friend, so Kotarou pretends to be her boyfriend to get him to leave her alone. That turns into a bathroom erotic encounter where Yoshino learns Kotarou is a virgin and his new obsession is him. Interesting enough, we get where Kotarou expresses he doesn’t really have sexual desires towards anyone — and as the story unfolds, to me it read that he was demisexual.
You have your typical dubcon moment in this, but I was charmed by the two of them. At first Yoshino was bothering him as a joke, but he started to realize Kotarou was adorable, and Kotarou was recognizing that while he didn’t have sexual fantasies he enjoyed trying new things with Yoshino. They start going on friend dates, and those were sweet to see them bond.
The main conflict is the friends with benefits aspect - Kotarou catches feelings while Yoshino is attached to his playboy ways. It goes deeper though - Yoshino is honest about his struggles being bisexual; and his hesitancy around commitment. Overall, it was a refreshingly honest conversation.
The ending and their confession was so sweet!!!
June 2, 2024
My Ratings:
Goodreads: 3/5
Storygraph: 3/5
My Rating: 4/5
My Review:
Looking for your next quick read that is also a manga and gay? You walked right into it. Hetakuso Love Step or Clumsy Love Step written by Yoriko is a college romance. Kotaro is a loner with no friends besides his one childhood friend, Kyo. Kyo, to push off an unwanted suitor, asks Kotaro to be her fake boyfriend just to drive Yoshino away. Unfortunately for Kotaro, Yoshino is a huge perv who will sleep with anyone for fun, including Kotaro.
It is hard to say that this book is romance considering the very beginning of the manga is Kotaro being pushed into a bathroom by Yoshino. However, it takes a more romantic turn later on after their relationship progresses. Yoshino, although seems like a bad boy, is actually quite sweet and treats Kotaro with some form of respect. Kotaro learns to step outside of the box with Yoshino and their relationship blossoms.
The manga is quite fast-paced, unlike some others that I have read and currently reading. If you are looking for a simple and quick gay manga, I would recommend this one. It gets right to the point and doesn’t take too long to progress in the relationship.
Goodreads: 3/5
Storygraph: 3/5
My Rating: 4/5
My Review:
Looking for your next quick read that is also a manga and gay? You walked right into it. Hetakuso Love Step or Clumsy Love Step written by Yoriko is a college romance. Kotaro is a loner with no friends besides his one childhood friend, Kyo. Kyo, to push off an unwanted suitor, asks Kotaro to be her fake boyfriend just to drive Yoshino away. Unfortunately for Kotaro, Yoshino is a huge perv who will sleep with anyone for fun, including Kotaro.
It is hard to say that this book is romance considering the very beginning of the manga is Kotaro being pushed into a bathroom by Yoshino. However, it takes a more romantic turn later on after their relationship progresses. Yoshino, although seems like a bad boy, is actually quite sweet and treats Kotaro with some form of respect. Kotaro learns to step outside of the box with Yoshino and their relationship blossoms.
The manga is quite fast-paced, unlike some others that I have read and currently reading. If you are looking for a simple and quick gay manga, I would recommend this one. It gets right to the point and doesn’t take too long to progress in the relationship.
January 11, 2023
No puedo decir que no me gustó, pero tampoco puedo decir que sí fue de mi agrado.
Primero que nada, el arte de Yoriko es precioso, por lo que siempre que publique algo voy a leerlo aunque la premisa no sea totalmente de mi agrado. En cuanto a su trabajo en este manga, creo que sino fuera porque me gusta mucho su arte no lo hubiera terminado, o al menos hubiera tenido menos motivos para hacerlo.
Honestamente odie gran parte de los primeros capítulos, pero después fue un poco más agradable de leer, pero aún así no podría decir que fue del todo lindo.
Por la premisa que nos sugiere la sinopsis esperaba una historia un tanto diferente, pero aún así no creo que fuera del todo mala.
En conclusión no creo que tenga una opinión del todo acertada sobre lo que me pareció la historia en general, únicamente podría retomar lo que dije al inicio de la reseña "no me disgustó pero tampoco me gustó".
Primero que nada, el arte de Yoriko es precioso, por lo que siempre que publique algo voy a leerlo aunque la premisa no sea totalmente de mi agrado. En cuanto a su trabajo en este manga, creo que sino fuera porque me gusta mucho su arte no lo hubiera terminado, o al menos hubiera tenido menos motivos para hacerlo.
Honestamente odie gran parte de los primeros capítulos, pero después fue un poco más agradable de leer, pero aún así no podría decir que fue del todo lindo.
Por la premisa que nos sugiere la sinopsis esperaba una historia un tanto diferente, pero aún así no creo que fuera del todo mala.
En conclusión no creo que tenga una opinión del todo acertada sobre lo que me pareció la historia en general, únicamente podría retomar lo que dije al inicio de la reseña "no me disgustó pero tampoco me gustó".
September 28, 2022
Primavera: segundo año de universidad. Un tiempo en el que un estudiante debe poder disfrutar de su libertad y juventud. Aunque Kotarou no tiene amigos ni novia, disfruta de su vida tranquila.
Sin embargo, debido a que su hermosa amiga de la infancia, Miyako, estaba siendo perseguida por el playboy universitario Yoshino Aoi, Kotarou se vio obligado a fingir ser su novio. Kotarou pensó que podía engañar a Yoshino, pero lo atraparon fácilmente.
"Me he rendido con ella, así que ahora quiero llevarme bien contigo".
Yoshino luego lleva a Kotarou al baño para enseñarle algunas cosas...
Sin embargo, debido a que su hermosa amiga de la infancia, Miyako, estaba siendo perseguida por el playboy universitario Yoshino Aoi, Kotarou se vio obligado a fingir ser su novio. Kotarou pensó que podía engañar a Yoshino, pero lo atraparon fácilmente.
"Me he rendido con ella, así que ahora quiero llevarme bien contigo".
Yoshino luego lleva a Kotarou al baño para enseñarle algunas cosas...
December 5, 2023
This is so silly, but I want to see this author draw a yuri manga because those girls were so cuuuuuuute.
Okay - more seriously, nothing special here other than some really cute art and a really adorable HEA, with your typical dubcon opener. Wasn't big on all the toilet sex (it got to the point that I wondered if the author was showing their ass there, so to speak) and I like my dubcon a little more commented on; but it's a quick, cute, enjoyable read with a charmingly excitable top and a charmingly low-key bottom.
Okay - more seriously, nothing special here other than some really cute art and a really adorable HEA, with your typical dubcon opener. Wasn't big on all the toilet sex (it got to the point that I wondered if the author was showing their ass there, so to speak) and I like my dubcon a little more commented on; but it's a quick, cute, enjoyable read with a charmingly excitable top and a charmingly low-key bottom.
July 26, 2023
El començament és desastrós i totalment gratuït, la veritat. Típic clixé de noi poca cosa i tímid que es topa amb el malote i pervertit del curs, que a través del xantatge, les amenaces i una dinàmica de poder xunguíssima acaben junts amb final feliç. Totalment innecessari la confrontació amb l'amic pel merda de seme, la veritat... Ara bé, s'ha de reconèixer que la reconciliació dels darrers dos capítols i com es consolida la relació és molt cuqui :3
November 30, 2025
This was cute, but nothing stand-out. I enjoyed the way the author handled the shy character's reluctance without making it seem like dub-con/non-con (which is a common problem with the trope). In general, the characters are sweet, and the way they catch feelings is realistic to the lust-to-love trajectory of their dynamic. Everyone is a little 2D, but that's to be expected for a one-shot volume.
Overall, this was a quick, easy read, but it's unlikely to be memorable.
Overall, this was a quick, easy read, but it's unlikely to be memorable.
May 27, 2023
At first it looked like there would be dubious consent, and though Yoshino touched without permission, he asked for it a few pages later before things went further. And he did ask for permission as their physical relationship developed, so that wasn't an issue. I like honest and uncomplicated characters like Kotarou, which is the main reason I liked this manga so much.
May 16, 2021
Ceritanya bagus, dramanya ada tapi ada satu hal yang aku ga ngerti. Setelah kesalahpahaman berlalu dan si seme sadar bahwa ukenya punya perasaan lebih, si semenya kayaknya masih hook up sm orang lain which is tadinya mau ngasih 5 bintang jadi 3 bintang aja selain itu si seme kurang romantis.
March 5, 2021
3.5
El dibujo está lindo. La historia es entretenida, ligera como para pasar el rato.
El dibujo está lindo. La historia es entretenida, ligera como para pasar el rato.
April 18, 2021
4.5 😙✌🏼
November 27, 2021
* 2.5 ★
July 20, 2022
honestly, abit problematic. but the art.... is SO my type.
August 17, 2022
Me encanta el plot y el development que tienen los protas, no todo lo que empieza mal termina igual.
October 11, 2022
Art style was really nice.
January 4, 2023
(18/03/22) ⭐⭐.4
June 10, 2023
1/10 no consent.
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