Doushitemo Furetakunai
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I second! I was going over here just to make the very same recommendation but for total different reasons. If you ask me the alcohol doesn't play such a significant part in these stories. Both are yaoi about a relationship between men that is plausible. You could actually imagine this story is about real people. Their uncertainties will not remind you of a shoujo manga. These stories aren't stitched together from one fallacy to another. The characters in these manga's act like adults and have a mind of their own, which they actually use. These stories are definitely a must read! 

Both are kind of like. . . two guys fall in love at some kind of office or work place. The art is similar, too. :3 Actually, if you liked Castle Mango, you'll like just about everything by Doushitemo Furetakunai's author, cause I certainly do. :u 

The art is very different and so are the stories. Doushitemo Furetakunai is more realistic, especially as regards the characteres, and has a more serious plot than Otokogokoro (which has more comedy). But both are refreshing in the sense that the couples in both stories don't have a sick and twisted relationship. There is no violence, no histeria, no rape or abuse. They just love each other. 

Both of these are slice-of-life stories that follow the development of a relationship. The progression of the relationship is what drives the story and the moment of realization for the party in denial brought tears to my eyes in both cases. The characters are relatable and endearing. The adult setting (meaning, not a high school setting) was refreshing. The men are men, no blushing maidens, and not necessarily typical of their roles. If you want a sweet story that will make you smile and cry at the same time .... This is the one.  

On Shima's first day at a new company he meets a drunken man in the elevator. It turns out this is his new boss, Togawa. He's rude and crass, but has a kind underside. This manga has a similar domestic setting. The characters each have some emotional damage, but have their charm. Art is different from the usual yaoi, but very good. It's pretty short, but is worth a read. 

Both mangas involve heartbroken ukes in which they are cheered up by their initially straight semes.  

Both are similar and a very good read. Delicious, heart-warming, good endings. 

Stories about two salary men falling in love while working together. Ukes struggle to come to terms with their feelings. Doushiyoumo Nai Keredo has more comic relief while Doushitemo Furetakunai is more dramatic.  

Surprised nobody has made this recommendation yet. Both manga feature an office romance, where the MC doesn't want to pursue a relationship with his colleague (a straight man) for fear of eventually being dumped in favour of a future girlfriend.  

This rec is for ch5-6 of Dare ga. Similar plot lines and character developments - a gay uke (with bad rumours surrounding him) and a het seme work in the same office space. The uke is indifferent toward everybody due to his past, but gradually, he warms up to the seme. The manner in which both the mangaka have dealt with this subject is mature and believable, and I encourage you to read the other recommendation.  

A straight guy (the seme) ends up falling for his gay co-worker (the uke). And while the seme is interested in being with the uke, the latter hesitates about being in a loving relationship, bc of a past trauma given to him by his ex. Rumours about him being gay circulate in the office as well, which makes his coming out (or being in a relationship with the seme) even more difficult. But the seme's persistent, the uke learns to trust and love again, and what we have is a very happy ending!  

Both are extremely well written and character based manga, that focus on the relationship between an insecure uke and his hetero, but extremely loving and compassionate, senpai. 

Both ukes have a strange sexual appeal that entices their partners regardless of any other factors. They both have a beauty mark below their lip and share bad experiences in the past which causes them to be unable to trust in anyone in the present. DF is set in a normal business place between a superior and his subordinate while AT switches between a prison setting mixed with a yakuza background. Both are excellent reads since the characters go through a fair deal in order to change their personalities for the better. 

hetero seme and gay uke. 

Sweet romances about two men working in same place. 

Apart from the general feel and tone of the story, both BL manga contain seemingly simple details that work to give the story an incredibly realistic feel. 

Both stories begin with a gay guy falling in love with a straight guy (orphan) that has a really strong family wish. When the straight guy is hitting on them they are very scared to begin a relationship for they believe it is doomed to fail. 

There's an emotionally painful edge to how uncertainty in relationships is portrayed in both the dialogue and body language. A surprisingly relatable aspect not often found in BL works. 

Several similarities in the plot and setting: 1. seme and uke work together, with the seme being the superior 2. uke is gay, seme is initially straight (or used to be) 3. uke is traumatized by being rejected by a former lover over a woman and vows never to get involved with a hetero/bi ever again 4. seme tries to win the uke, who in turns tries to escape 5. seme has a calm, matter of fact way of accepting his sudden love for a person of the same sex 6. changing pov 

Yaoi has an awful reputation, but here are two works that I would call beautiful. While they have fairly different settings, both stories are well-done, with heroes you want to cheer for. The supporting cast in both series' are amazingly well-crafted for the genre. I definitely reccomend them both. 

Both are sad stories of main characters that try to keep up their relationships, but their family-members doesn't allow it( in Innocent Blue) & their workmates try to help by being the communicator( in Doushitemo Furetakunai). Innocent blue is a lot sadder and the break-a-part is caused by the other partner (The seme). Unlike Doushitemo Furetakunai, the break is caused by the main character (The uke). 

Sweet, short BL stories that aren't stereotypical and have good art. SD is much more innocent though.  

Tsundere cute uke, pushy seme, suits, what more can you ask for? Though Sagatte Omachi Kudasai isn't as deep as Doushitemo Furetakunai, both gives off the same feeling for the characters. 

Similar art, office relationship, similar characters. 

Depressing, both finds a new definition of this term. Simply wonderful stories and detailed art. 

Strong and sincere emotions are a big part of both titles. Sojou contains more sex scenes which are also more explicit. Very good story is what makes those two a great read.