Yes, today I felt like giving "Smut" another try and so far this piece of work hasn't as many weaknesses as the ones, that I tried before. At least the artwork was decent and most times the characters (especially the guys) were really appealing, even though I agree with the other comment and by times the female main characters looked somewhat oddly young - or kind of scary. Anyways, if you are into handsome male characters, then the artists style might be your cup of tea.
As for the stories:
Honnou Honey (Chapter 1) is kind of typical and the ending easy to predict. For me, this story is not something to remember, even though there was one joke quite funny and the way the male counterpart deals with women somewhat frustrating - Especially the issue in the beginning, when they get "together"... Sighs.
The 2nd story ** Ano Natsu wo Wasurenai** (That Unforgettable Summer) was coming up with a slightly sadistic male counterpart and an age difference, so it was actually a bit more to my liking. It was at least pointing out, how the older one was trying to act mature and consider the circumstances they have been in (the age difference, the actual distance between them and the female lead still unsure about the whole "What exactly is love" topic). It was a nice read, with the summer heat and cicadas put into as background for the emotions flowing over.
Kimi no Kisu de Oshiete Ageru (Teach Me About Your Kiss) is bittersweet, which makes it different from your common storylines. The feeling of a painful break up mixing up with the wish to give some of the pain away to someone innocent, while that person is helpless facing something unknown and captivating. It's an interesting oneshot - And, I loved the scene with the downpour and umbrellas. Kkk. The panels are really nice artwise, e.g. the frogview of the dropped umbrella and shoes.
The 4th oneshot Toriko Toriko (Slave Captivated) deals with a topic, that might be unfavourable to most readers. Adultery. IMO I can't like the characters for their behaviour and yet it's the point of view of the main character making the reader want to put the blame on the guy, so it seems the emotions have been expressed not all that bad. Still, it's something, that won't let you accept the characters easily.
The 5th story Kono Koi ha Himitsu (This Love is a Secret) includes the old cliche of a student x teacher relationship. I don't mind that. The feeling of the oneshot seems rather desperate and leaves a bitter taste, because the characters are caught up in something, that doesn't really promises anything for the future. Clinging to common sense, desperately grabbing onto the next person and giving in, because of... Yes, because of what exaclty? So, the conclusion was for me rather weak, but all in all it was executed as some kind of melodrama and maybe that was the authors wish?
[tbc]