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28-year-old Kiwako meets a man who smoking on the balcony one day. Her next door neighbour, Nuihara, a lazy, 52-year-old college professor. As Kiwako is considering abandoning her career as a ballet dancer, he gives her some sincere advice. Until now, Kiwako had given up on love, but his words have stirred up a passion within her.

From Ramsus-kun:This is the story of a world called Ivalice. It is a time when the existence of magick is still commonplace, and soaring airships cover the vast sky. Princess Ashe has vowed to restore her ruined country. Together with a few companions, she waits for an opportunity to strike back. A direct adaptation of the hit RPG!

From Adachi's Universe:Slow Step follow the adventures of schoolgirl Minatsu as she looks for a man and tries to stay on top at school. She's got the school bully to worry about, two potential suitors, a pervert for a PE teacher, and a gang of criminals in hot pursuit.

From huamulan03.blogspot.com:3 January 2011. ER doctor Matsuoka Tsuyoshi examines a patient presenting influenza symptoms. The next day, the patient dies from multiple-organ failure, followed by others who had shown the same symptoms. As the death toll rises, even the high-tech Japanese are at a loss over how to check the further spread of the deadly virus

An independent collection of short stories Ultramarine Schooldays highlights the color that evokes faithful memories, tenderness, and melancholy. These stories take place in Japan and in the West, in the past and in the present. They may involve a romance in the city, an energizing walk in the forest, the daily mundane life of a waitress working in a caf, or a medieval intrigue; but what connects these stories are the powerful messages they deliver.

From Okazu:Mermaid Line is a collection of stories that ran in Yuri Hime magazine. They are collected together as short mini-series, done in an episodic, almost soap-opera-y way.In "Megumi and Aoi " Megumi confesses to her friend Aoi that, despite her ungainly swimming, she feels as if she is a mermaid. Aoi finds herself fantasizing about being the prince to Megumi's mermaid, but Megumi runs to the arms of a boy, trying to put a beard on her feelings.Ayumi, in "Ayumi and Aika," wants to get married to her boyfriend so naturally, she's shocked when he tells her that he wants to become a woman."Yukari and Mayuko" are both OLs. Mayuko's between boyfriends and bored, so she asks Yukari to pretend to be her girlfriend. It works out well, until Yukari realizes that her feelings for Mayuko are more than just pretend.And finally, in "Miura-san and Me" Okabe loves Miura's beautiful hair. When Miura-san cuts it all off, Okabe learns to love her for herself.

Yating was working in a recording company until she was fired by her boss (a famous movie actress with a spoiled temperament). Discouraged and jobless, Yating decided to work in a pub where a famous group called "Gangster" regularly played. Along the way, she gets to meet this guy who has the most divine voice. Yating's luck then began to change when her uncle decides to retire and set up his own record company. He asks her to join in his ambition to create the most famous rock group in Taiwan. This is the story of how Yating, being the new manager, tried to create the ultimate rock band!

When he was young, Kouichi ("Usa") was taken in by his cousin Kaname's family. Usa extremely hates when others touch his neck... But what might be behind his strange behaviour?Also contains non shounen ai oneshot "Under the Purple Shade"

This manga contains a series of one-shots that feature Hanai Shishimaru, the perverted boss of The Help-for-Help-Seekers Room', which will do anything for their clients except murder. Causing divorces, turning someone gay, relieving stress' on a crowded train Just how far will he go?The first, fourth and fifth one-shots, XI -Extreme Love-, Fool and Shadow Game, as well as the extra, La dcadanse, are sequels to Buddy System.

From Viz: Poor Sumi Kitamura Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition: he'll provide her with the money she so desperately needs if she agrees to marry him. But can Sumi fool high society into thinking she's a proper lady? Moreover, is it worth giving up everything for this sham of a marriage?

A high-school student named Yu Komori is bitten by a radioactive spider, which gave him spider-like powers. Yu faces Japanese versions of villains such as Electro, the Lizard and the Kangaroo. Yu also has an Aunt May (her name is "Mei"), and the publisher of the Joho newspaper is a counterpart to J. Jonah Jameson.Only 7 out of the 13 Japanese stories in total were fully translated by Marvel, with heavy edits to remove the violent scenes. After that the title was cancelled, which was a likely decision by Marvel since the stories written by Hirai departed even further from the source material, and included scenes of sexual and gruesome imagery of a kind not seen in the original US Spider-Man comics.

After ups and downs and lots of deep things went between, now the delinquent Towa Aikawa is a very "deeply involved friend" of the Student Council President, Mikado Shirahane. But when Towa visits Mikado's house for the very first time, Mikado's elder brother thought he was Mikado's sex-friend...List of Warui Series:Vol 1 Warui Koto Shitai [1-1]Vol 2 Warui ko Demo Ii? [1-2]Vol 3 Kirai ja nai Kedo [2-1]Vol 4 Koi Ja nai Kedo [2-2]--- Warui Koto Bakkashite Gomennasai [1-3 &/ 2-3]Vol 5 Warui Yatsu Demo Ii [1-4]Vol 6 Mujihi na Otoko [3-1]Vol 7 Warui Koibito ja Dame? [1-5]Vol 8 Kare ja nai kedo [2-4]Vol 9 Mujihi na Anata [3-2]Vol 10 Sunao ja nai Kedo [2-5]

From Tokyopop: When childhood innocence gives way to a blinding thirst for revenge, is it worth the price of one's humanity? Tetsunosuke and Tatsunosuke are the sons of a diplomat who sought to bring peace and prosperity to Japan during the early Meiji Restoration. But when their parents are murdered before their very eyes, Tetsu seeks to join the Shinsengumi, the unofficial police who are capable of the same brutality as his parents' murderers. Wading through a sea of espionage, deception and bloodshed, the young boy must choose: should he take a step on the path to becoming a demon...or give up his rage and transform into the ultimate Peacemaker?

The long-lasting war between the Northern and the Southern Kingdoms is unbearable. So the northern Prince Johanne and the southern Princess Euda decide to tell everyone they are in love, because their marriage can stop the war. But the truth is they don't get along at all! Can they prove that opposites do attract?

The story of Nanao Shirahane and Kuon Aikawa from Mujihi na Anata continues.List of Warui Series:Vol 1 Warui Koto Shitai [1-1]Vol 2 Waruiko Demo Ii? [1-2]Vol 3 Kirai ja nai Kedo [2-1]Vol 4 Koi Ja nai Kedo [2-2]--- Warui Koto Bakkashite Gomennasai [1-3 &/ 2-3]Vol 5 Warui Yatsu Demo Ii [1-4]Vol 6 Mujihi na Otoko [3-1]Vol 7 Warui Koibito ja Dame? [1-5]Vol 8 Kare ja nai kedo [2-4]Vol 9 Mujihi na Anata [3-2]Vol 10 Sunao ja nai Kedo [2-5]Vol 11 Mujihi na Karada [3-3]

From Fantasyshrine:Advertisement designer, Agaki is completely unaware of his attractiveness to men. This is why he's in bad terms with his colleague and nemesis, the ace designer Haruna, despite the fact Haruna has always come to his aid more than once. One day, Agaki stumbled across Haruna's secret! Thinking he finally had the upper hand over his archenemy, Agaki let his guard down. Next thing he knew, he got drunk and ended up getting photographed in a compromising position. Now, Agaki has no choice but to obey Haruna's sexual advances~Super-S x clueless M coming together ?

Shinji Ikari attends the NERV Foundation Academy and lives a life of relative normality. One night he encounters Rei Ayanami and Kaworu Nagisa fleeing the scene of a violent explosion and is eventually recruited to assist them and Asuka Sohryuu Langely in fighting the Angels, who have taken on human form, in order to retrieve their cores to support the world tree, Yggdrasil. Should the Yggdrasil die, their world would be thrown into a chaotic state where parallel streams of existence collide, eventually bringing about the destruction of all things. -- Manga Updates

Rebirth (ch.1-3): Zenji finds out he has a terminal illness called VEB and has to retire from his SIS job. As he walks home, depressed, he runs into a boy who asks him to protect him in exchange for money.Silence (7-10): Luca Angeli was born without a voice, but as he grew to have a beautiful features, his parents sold him to the mafia, where he has been living as a (sex) toy. One day, his cruel owners were taken down by Shion, a mafia hitman with mysterious powers, and he was freed. However, with nowhere to go, Luca could do nothing bur remain where he was, thinking of his stoic-looking, taciturn savior...

From Yen Press:Yun-Ook Jang is a 26-year old freelance illustrator who rents out a room to help pay off her debts. Her tenant is a 19-year old drop out named Bum-Moo Lee who only has a part-time job. Before Yun-Ook knew how old Bum-Moo was, he seemed rather mysterious and cold to her, and the two argued all the time. Then one day, Bum-Moo asks her a most dangerous question: "Do you mind if I like you?"

A collection of eight Zombie related oneshots by several authors.And I Love Her by Katsuya TeradaDead and Fail to Die by Hitoshi KinoChildren Living with Corpses by Uguisu SachikoZombie by Shimada ToranosukeForest of Spirits by Hokazono MasayaZombie Boy by Hiromoto ShinichiFight of of the Living Dead by Koizumi TomohiroOrganic Human Solution Organogel by Fukao AtsushiIncludes illustrations by Hiroe Rei (Black Lagoon), Samura Hiroaki (Blade of the Immortal) and Matsumoto Jiro (Freesia)

[From Del Rey]:Ryousuke Akiba calls himself ES, a code name taken from a mysterious scientific experiment. Ryousuke will live to be at least two centuries old and possesses strange mental powers: He can enter people's minds, discover their darkest secrets, even rearrange their memories so that complete strangers will treat him like family. Ryousuke acts not out of malice but for survival-wandering Tokyo for reasons known only to him. No one recognizes him for what he is . . . until Dr. Mine Kujyou, a determined researcher, meets someone who challenges everything she knows about science- ES, possessor of the Eternal Sabbath gene. But is he the only one?

From Serenus Dreamers:Kurumi likes Souta-kun, but what happens when Kurumi witnesses Souta-Kun hugging one of her friends? Could Souta-kun already have someone he likes or is Kurumi misunderstanding? What can she do if that girl is her friend, too!?

Kokoro is a high school girl who is older than everybody else in her class. That's because she was blind until she recently had an operation that gave her new eyes. Kunimi is in her class, but is an outcast because of the rumors about his psychic powers. For some reason, these two are drawn to each other.

Meet the most hot headed people!Je Hyeong is a young movie director, who has had several big successes in the short time he joined SJ Entertainment. His next project is going to be a drama, but the writer of the story refuses to sign a contract.Han Miso is a successful author. After copyright troubles at work, she left and has decided to focus mainly on writing in solitary. Her latest novel is chosen by Je Hyeong.This is where their quarrels begin.

Seoha, an abandoned child, whose relatives gave up on him after he lost his family.An uncle who is unable to forget his wife and their unborn child.Their growth as the two of them wander through the snowy winter.

Fateful Encounters:Story 1 - Confession ClubUeda Yuki saw the boy she likes, Mashimo Arata, kissing a book that he borrowed from his senpai. Seeing the situation as it is, Yuki knows immediately that Arata likes Misato-senpai. Thus, in order to be able to talk to him freely, Yuki volunteers to become Arata's practice partner by forming a so-called 'Confession Club' to help Arata confess to Misato-senpai. Will Yuki be able to help Arata confess, or will she fall for him even more?Story 2 - Please Tell Me If You Love MeHinako its a quiet girl with a secret. She can't say the word like. Because of that, Hinako has suffered when she confessed to a guy in middle school, everyone heard and laughed. And the problem is that now in high school, she likes the Principal's son, Kashiki. Wanting not to be laughed at, Hinako starts to practice how to say that word, but in the middle of the halfway someone hears her...?!Story 3 - CountdownMioko is a average girl, who suddenly started to have issues on school. When suddenly their parents go on a trip, wanting someone to help her with, they decide to leave her with the dog and... with his not-blood-related brother, Shiro. But Shiro wanted to live in the school dorms, so Mioko just has two days left to convince him in order to not leave her alone. That's when the countdown starts!!Story 4 - Heavenly HallucinationsKisa is dumped by her first boyfriend, Mori. Another boy, Shiba, confesses to Kisa--and he sounds just like Mori! Every time she tries to tell Shiba it's all a big mistake, his deep powerful voice makes her melt...Story 5 - His GlassesHaruki broke the scariest guy in school Onozuka Suu's glasses. Now he demands her to be his eyes for 5 weeks.Story 6 - Sleeping in the woodsHarumi is always nicknamed as the Sleeping princess, because of his cute face and sleepy personality (and... actions). One day, a girl of her class, Youko, asks him to... teach her how to sleep?! Can this princess, break the curse of his prince?Story 7- Mermaid by the seaYosuke, is treated nice and is popular because of his looks. So he has never liked someone seriously. One day, he saw a girl he thought was drowning. But... she was swiming?! Now it seems she caught his eye...Will this playboy find some love, or will he continue playing...?Story 8: The confession ClubAfter hearing they could realize your love, she absolutly went there!! But not all is sweet and mighty, they dont do anything for free. Minamida, one of them (and future instructor), is a non beliver of true love, so in order to not pay, her task is to change his mind!! Can Nana really make Minamida believe again in love? What will happen to hers?Story 9: Apple CheekSince the first day they met, she doesn't get along with him. Masaomi, a total player, always makes fun of Rinko whose cheeks are naturally apple-red. Whenever Rinko sees him, for some reason, she gets irritated. What will she do when she founds out the meaning of her anger??

Angie, though hailed as "The Man of Tango," had never truly felt the deep, fiery passion of Latin dance. That is, until he met Hiro, a man born from a Latin mother, who was under his Japanese grandfather's custody and now lives as a Japanese citizen. Now, a slow, seething desire begins to rock his body and soul! At first feeling a nostalgic familiarity toward the Latin dancer, Hiro finds himself drawn into the seductive beat of a Latin dance, opening his body and heart to the smoldering heat of his Tango partner.(Source: Aurora Publishing)

Hyeongoh, the first place student at school, is disabled and has a knack for getting ridiculed by the school's bullies. With no help and no way out, he finds himself in a despairing situation...until someone appears to stand by his side!

From Lililicious:Rutsu, a novelist, finds herself caught between her boyfriend and another woman.

This story is about Hinata, a high school graduate who alone without his over protective sisters went on a trip to visit the desert. There he encountered Seshir, who looks a lot like him, except he's American and that is when the story really begins...

Katase and Kohiwa are high school classmates. Liking someone so much it makes your head spin, exchanging kisses with every little chance, touching each other, connecting your bodies...The main story is about two guys in the spring of their youth who find themselves rapidly drowning in one another. Also included in this highly-anticipated debut book are the sweet and heartbreaking one-shots, "Tranquilize" and "The Thorns are Hurting my Cheeks".

In the tradition of "My Antonia" and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", from the pen of the renowned Korean manwhacreator Kim Dong Hwa, comes a trilogy about a girl coming of age, set in the vibrant, beautiful landscape of pastoral Korea.1. "The Color of Earth": First love is never easy. Ehwa grows up helping her widowed mother run the local tavern, watching as their customers both neighbors and strangers look down on her mother for her single lifestyle. Their social status isolates Ehwa and her mother from the rest of the people in their quiet country village. But as she gets older and sees her mother fall in love again, Ehwa slowly begins to open up to the possibility of love in her life.2. "The Color of Water": When Ehwa goes to the town festival, she meets a handsome young wrestler named Duksam who's eager to catch her eye. After he wins the festival wrestling championship, he and Ehwa begin to meet, sneaking spare moments to be together. But a shadow falls on their romance when Master Cho sends Duksam away and asks for Ehwa's hand in marriage himself. It is then that Ehwa discovers the pain of heartbreak and that love is always complicated.3. "The Color of Heaven": Love is budding, blooming, and bearing fruit in this triumphant conclusion. The third and final volume sees Ehwa rediscovering love and embarking upon marriage as her mother and the traveling pictographer decide to settle down together.

From Yen Press:Michiru Kita's a weak-spirited girl who has a hard time saying what's on her mind. One day, she notices mysterious, ring-like markings around the necks of two of her classmates, Chika Akatsuki and Shito Tachibana two boys who miraculously survived a horrible accident six months before. Michiru, possessing the rare ability to see these rings, knows that they warn of impending death. Thinking that, perhaps, she can do something to save her classmates' lives, she approaches thembut it seems the boys have already made a different kind of deal and garnered themselves a heavy debt.

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From CMX Manga:Anise can't believe her luck when she finds herself in the same high school as famous former child star Siva. Although the cool and handsome Siva seems unapproachable, Anise manages to become his friend. But her happiness turns to surprise when she discovers Siva's secret: for years, he's been switching identities with his twin brother, Cipher!

Prince Ludwig isn't your conventional prince charming. He appears to be an unbelievably attractive though in truth, necrophilic narcissist prince who has a fetish for big breasted women. However his father the King became very displeased with his unusual hobbies and sets him off on a journey to find a bride. So together with his constantly abused manservant Wilhelm, who is in truth his closest person, he sets off on a journey which leads to encounters with infamous fairytale princesses. An even more twisted interpretation of the already twisted original fairytales from the Grimm Brothers!

A collection of oneshots; including bdsm, salarymen1)Natsume often goes to see his childhood friend Hisataka, but Hisataka's always mean to him. Being eight years younger, Natsume has always looked up to Hisataka, but those feelings have changed into something more serious. Will Hisataka ever see him as anything but a kid?2)Kazama is a clumsy but energetic office worker who's secretly in love with his boss Sudou. Knowing he'll never catch the super elite beauty, Kazama is content to watch from the sidelines. But then he accidentally witnesses an unprofessional side to Sudou. Does it mean Kazama has a chance, or is his case more hopeless than ever?3)Sweet Funny Fighter- Kouna's not sure when he fell in love with Seto, but he can't stop visiting the convienence store clerk and trying to get a reaction out of the expressionless kid. When he mistakenly sees Seto in a fight, Kouna becomes his confidant. But it would be so easy to take advantage of the lonely boy...4) Sunao ni Narenakute (I Can't Be Gentle) - Junya is always ditching Maki-san (his older lover) to help out others and never makes Maki a priority. Now Maki has had enough of coming last and makes a drastic move. (teaser by Tiku mf member)5) Let Me Be On Top Next Time! - Nishina andTakei are colleagues in the fashion industry and Takei's designs are putting his job in jeopardy. Two hard headed semes clash over business and sex. (teaser by Tiku mf member)6) Love Trick - Nishina & Takei are now lovers (at least physically). This picks up thier story again a little bit later... and yes the fight for the seme position is still on ^^. (teaser by Tiku mf member)7) EXTRA: Cute Lovers - One last look into the love life of Nishina & Takei (teaser by Tiku mf member)

When you're in love, life feels like it's been multiplied two times! These five short stories of budding high school romance explore the confusion and exhilaration of falling for someone new! To read a specific story, go ahead and open the chapter as usual and choose the desired page number from the drop down menu ("Page _ of 98"). Each story's page number is listed after its title. ---- Love at First Touch (2) Expiration Date 2001 (20) Second Impression (37) Frequency (55) Baby Universe (75) Can Kengo convince Saki that she's not too grown up to recapture the innocent excitement they felt while searching the sky for UFOs as kids?

Collection of inter-linked stories.1. KikyoAfter losing her job, a woman in der mid-twenties returns to her hometown in the countryside and has an unexpected encounter.2. Large Small WorldA junior high school girl, who has a cram school teacher for her boyfriend and a delinquent girl for her best friend, keeps skipping class, but still does her homework. What could be her reasoning?3. Mother ShipThe truant girl's mother tells the story of her youth, her love and her life.4. Sandwich BluesA 32-year-old middle-school teacher leads the same lonesome life she had during her elementary school days. When her cousin from the countryside annouces her marriage, she starts to ponder...5. Go Slow (continuation of Mother Ship)6. Manimani

Ayumi and Sayako are roommates. Ayumi is dating Asami. Sayako is dating Keiko. What happens when Ayumi and Sayako both find out the other is dating another woman?

Winner of the 2004 Kodansha Manga Award.From Del Rey:The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether.Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.

From: Easy Going ScansOfficer Park Yoon Hee is a beautiful young detective who has high hopes of being accepted in the Violent Crime Division. However, her father and chief of police, has other plans for her so instead of the Violent Crime Division he assigns her on the Unsolved Crime Division were nothing ever gets done and there is only 2 staff members including her!The excitement that she most eagerly longs for though, is about to barge in her life when she will meet a mysterious boyOriginal webcomic

From Manga Jouhou:Takashi Sone is living on his own while he is attending college. Out of the blue, his parents tell him that his sister, Mafuyu, is moving in to live with him and that she will be attending a high school in his area.When she arrives, he finds out that she was kicked out of her old school for getting caught making out with another girl. Soon afterwards, the other girl arrives, having thrown away everything she owns in order to run away and live with Mafuyu.Volume 11 has a unreleated 2 chapter story at the end called Frills

A disturbing manga inspired by an even more disturbing movie of the same name (aka Suicide Club). As you might expect, they both deal with the theme of suicide. However, the plots of the manga and movie are significantly different, so don't wory about spoilers and such. Finally, I'd just like to point out that the manga isn't for the faint of heart, and the movie even more so.

Every few years, the prestigious Seiso Academy holds a prominent musical competition, and only the very best students at the Academy are allowed to participate. Though all are eligible to apply, only students from the music department actually make it to the competition...until now. Hino Kahoko goes to this amazing school, though she is in the regular department and knows nearly nothing of music. That is until one day, when she meets a curious little creature who introduces himself as a music fairy by the name of Lili. This fairy gives the unwilling Kahoko a magical violin, which any one can play. That day, the names of the students who are to participate in the music competition are announced and Kahoko's on the list! Suddenly Kahoko is thrown into a world of music, where every note counts, where she must strive to be perfect. And then there are the other competitors, a timid girl and five handsome, musical young men who are all effected by Kahoko's music in very different ways. One thing's for sure Seiso Academy will never be the same.

This collection is an amalgamation of work reflecting Hiroki Endo's philosophy and his outstanding ability to draw and to tell stories.

The House in Fata Morgana The Veil Over Your Eyes manga, Beyond the third door lies the year 1869. In this technologically advanced era, people are always on the move. The mansion's master is an ambitious businessman who has invested in the rail industry. However, his obsession with wealth and power leads him to neglect and mistreat his wife. Beyond the fourth door lies the year 1099. The Maid tells You that this is the final tale. In this era, You see a young man who claims to be cursed and a girl with white hair, called Giselle, who has been branded a witch and marked for death. Having borne witness to these four tragedies, each set in a different time and place, You are now free to choose whether You wish to end Your story here or press on. But there are those who would say, "You were able to bear them because they weren't your tragedies."

Best friends Fuji and Kunitomo are invited to a party of "The Finest Cuisine". At the party, which is held on a luxury touring bus, it is only them and 4 other men who are presidents of Fillz Company, a successful I.T. corporation. What sort of party games will there be? Will Kunitomo ever find his mystery man, Haru?