The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

Both are Japanese LGBTQ+ films about a seriously dysfunctional relationship. The ML is reluctant to be in a relationship but ends up eventually giving in to the persistence of his love interest. The themes of both films are similar in terms of dysfunction, acting style, cinematography, closted homosexuality, and infidelity.

For Mamoru Nekoyashiki, a doujinshi artist, the only thing that satisfies his need for approval is to sell his original BL manga at the popular Kabesa section (a section for popular doujinshi circles on the wall side of the venue) and be recognized by readers at the event. But then one day, something happens to him!

He meets Kazama Issei, a childhood friend he once had a crush on who is now a popular up-and-coming idol. Their lives in distant worlds should never have crossed paths, but you can't take your eyes off this story of two young men growing up in each other's presence!

Otomo Kyoichi works at an advertising company. He has an indecisive personality. Even though he is married, he repeatedly has affairs. One day, a man appears in front of Kyoichi. The man is Imagase Wataru. Wataru graduated from the same university as Kyoichi. It's the first time they have met since Kyoichi graduated. Wataru currently works for a jack of all trades agency that does anything for their customers. He is sent by Kyoichi's wife to investigate whether Kyoichi is having an affair. Wataru tells Kyoichi that he has liked him for the past 7 years. He also tells Kyoichi that he wants to have a sexual relationship with him and in return, he won't tell his wife about his infidelity.

Both movies have the same premise - private investigator gets hired to spy on ML and his... endeavours and gets involved with him

Both movies are japanese BLs which has psychological and really realistic stories with characters that are messed up psychologically, who become better persons by meeting each other and influencing each other to overcome their insecurities.

-LGBTQ+
-Japanese language film
-One man obsessed/in love with another who is more elusive with his feelings
-Explicit sexual content

- Serious and realist vibes
- Strong plot that shows how deep the characters are
- Mature content
- Both are japanese
- Both are based on a manga
- Bl dramas
- You will feel empty after ending it, because the plot will hit you like a basketball and make you want to erase your memory just to watch it again