The otaku spouse get hot and sweaty with the adult romance manga Sweat and Soap! But can a romance be cute when it's based on assault?
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Sweat and Soap (2)
Author & Artist Kintetsu YamadaReleased April 2020 by Kodansha ComicsTranslation: Matt TreyvaudEditor(s): Lauren ScanlanGenre: RomanceNOTE: This manga is rated 16+ but contains adult content.…
Sweat and Soap (3)
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Otafu Susume 24 – Brand New Podcast (BNA)
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Otafu Susume 25 – Bakarina’s Bisexual Joy (HameFura)
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Otafu Susume 30 – Getting Spoopy! (Hocus Pocus)
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Otafu Susume 52 – Metroid Dreadful (Metroid Dread)
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Otafu Susume 37 – Darn Kids and Their Phones (Dennou Coil)
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Otafu Susume 48 – Firefly the Anime (Outlaw Star)
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Otafu Susume 28 – Lovable Dysfunctional Heroes (Umbrella Academy)
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Otafu Susume 41 – Steampunk Spy Adventures (Princess Principal)
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Otafu Susume 32 – Digital Monsters (Digimon Card Game)
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Otafu Susume 36 – Jump To It! (Spy Family)
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Otafu Susume 03 – Western Comic Swap (Blacksad and Seven to Eternity)
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Otafu Susume 19 – OG Magical Girls (Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura)
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