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A romantic story set in showbusiness and modeling world, CRASH reveals the influence played and the links joining the publicity, cinema and TV worlds: as a vector to the image manipulation, that tends too often to dehumanize the top model or actor, reducing him to a simple image in 2-dimension.

"I always just worried about what could have been, and I'm already this age!" That isn't how it's supposed to go, but somehow I'm already thirty-ish! That's how it is for Rinko. It's six years until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and she's been thinking about marriage but... Note: Nominated for the 9th Manga Taisho Award and the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2016.

This is an autobiography of the author, whose real name is Akiko Hayashi, which begins while she's in her third year of high school. Through her friend Futami, Akiko starts going to an art class led by Kenzou Hidaka, an intimidating teacher who spends much of his time yelling at his students and keeping them focused on drawing with the use of a bamboo sword. Akiko is initially confused by the behavior of the teacher and her fellow students in the class, but she keeps going regardless, eventually becoming the manga author she is today.

From Midnight Scans:When you're in a relationship with someone, truth is, it's a complete necessity to live together with that person. Read this masterpiece that sketches out various couples' trembling hearts in this "living together"-themed compilation.Room 1Momochi, a short haired lass is in love with Kouta, a 2nd year student in her university. However, she found out that Kouta likes girls with long hair and so happened that her friend was able to invite Kouta for the drinking session that she was supposed to go! She bought a long hair wig in order to attract Kouta but when they're making love, trouble arises?!Room 2Saki was invited to live together with her boyfriend, Masaya who works as a weekly publication reporter. Although they're living together, Saki doesn't see him much at home and starts to get lonely. One night, she woke up and found Masaya sleeping in the living room...?Room 3Tsukiyama has a crush on Kanaya and likes him because of his kindness towards her. One day, her roommate kicked her out of the apartment they were sharing because her roommate's boyfriend is coming back so she had to find her own apartment to live in. Tsukiyama went over to Kanaya's apartment and asked if she could stay there for a month. As they live together, Tsukiyama's feelings began to deepen and she had a feeling that she was restricting Kanaya so she decided to move out?!Room 4Mayu is a designer that works at home. She hired an assistant who then turns into her lover. However, Mayu likes guys who are good with cooking and sadly, Yoshitaka isn't like that. Although she's quite disappointed with that fact, she likes the sex with Yoshitaka. But still, she's quite dissatisfied with "something" and decided to look at some vibrators...Room 5This story revolves around Mamiko (Tsukiyama's friend from story 3) who was awaiting for the return of her boyfriend who was studying abroad but her boyfriend cheated on her with a blond chick and thus, they broke up. Mamiko was heart broken and then, she suddenly met a foreigner by the name of Joshua, who needed a place to rent. The last thing that Mamiko wanted to see is a person with blue eyes. Still, she let him rent the room in her apartment and as they live together things starts to change...Room 6In order to help her friend, Midori decided to live in Mai-chan's apartment. Mai-chan decided to leave that apartment because she want to get away from her ex-boyfriend who so happen to live next door as well. When Midori moved in, she noticed the huge hole in one of the rooms and of course, which apparently leads to her neighbor's room next door. As she greeted the rumored ex-boyfriend of Mai-chan, she was captivated with the handsome lad and began to fall in love with him. But why did Mai-chan broke up with this kindhearted guy? Who exactly is he? Midori have to find out, all this through that captivating hole...Last RoomA tiny extra story regarding to the Room 6 story~

From k-harlequin:She was his pregnant mistress...Two years ago, Freya Addison fell for sexy billionaire Zac Deverell. He gave her everything money could buy, and more pleasure in the bedroom than she'd thought possible. But when Freya announced she was pregnant, Zac threw her out.Now she'll become his wife!When they meet again, the passion between them is as strong as ever. Zac whisks Freya away to Monaco and back to his bed, where he'll get his answers! If the baby is his, he'll make Freya his wife....

Kyouichi is now divorced from his wife and carrying on a tenuous, homosexual relationship with Imagase. He has even become accustomed to having sex with Imagase every day. However, when Tamaki, a young coworker with a crush on Kyouichi, appears on the scene, it might be the beginning of the end for Kyouichi and Imagase.(Prequel) Kyuuso Ha Cheese no Yume Omiru

From Esthtique :Kakinomoto Karin, the daughter of a millionaire, lost her ability to walk in an accident. During her stay at the hospital, she fell in love at first sight with the medical researcher, Okita Teppei! She bought him a house, but only on the condition that that Teppei spend two hours with her every day. Karin, who only wanted Teppei's heart, will one day find out that not only does Teppei already have a fiance, but he has a frightening split personality... !

Ayako, a normal high-school girl caught up in the experiment of an enigmatic genius, is divided in two. In the midst of the confusion of sharing her life, she remembers her sister who had died suddenly. What lies beyond the feelings she remembers and the feelings she's forgotten

The prince of horror manga, Junji Itou, has released a new horror collection after 8 years of writing. It includes 7 stand-alone stories that are featured in [Nemuki+] and an additional story, Whispering Woman that was published in [Shikan]. This is one book that cannot be missed! Collection includes: Futon Haunted Wood Mansion Tomio: Red Turtleneck Lingering Farewell Dissection Girl Black Bird Nanakuse Kyokumi Whispering Woman

At age 20, Yuko is leading a life without aspirations, what with work as an assistant in a company and her boyfriend Yutaka. Determined to give a new twist to her lifestyle, she accepts Yutaka's offer to work at his side by night as a bar hostess. But Yuko quickly becomes disenchanted: this choice brings her much more trouble than pleasant surprises, leading her to face difficult situations, even dangerous ones. And above all, she doesn't succeed in getting closer to Yutaka who remains elusive and indifferent to her signs of affection. Despite his infidelity, Yuko persists in clinging to that futile and fruitless relationship. Will she react before being unable to break the deadlock? How far will she let herself go?

The high school columnist looking for the next big story gets more than she bargained for when she digs into the wife of a man she meets. The female anime characters that the class nerd draws become real and over protective of their creator. The monster behind the old child's story haunts the people that break the rules of the contract. These are some of the episodes in this collection of short horror stories.

From Tokyopop:Protagonists Ren and Rai fell prey to the Diabolo in an attempt to save the soul of Ren's cousin, 7-year-old Mio...although they failed in their attempt, they were 'rewarded' with powers they would each gladly trade for the life of the young girl.Just who--or what--is the Diabolo? What enticements does he offer the kids at school? And, if they accept his 'bargains,' what foul fate awaits them on their 18th birthdays?

From Bliss:Takashi is haunted at night by visions of a woman begging for her child not to be taken away. He sometimes sees strange shadows outside his window, but tries his best to simply ignore them. As his seventeenth birthday approaches, the shadow becomes more and more clear, and the vision more vivid. Slowly, the once kind and caring Takashi becomes indifferent, and eventually cold and biting towards everyone around him. What does this sudden change in attitude have to do with his seventeenth birthday?

Priest Genjo Sanzo and companions Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku maintain their westward journey to stop the resurrection of the demon Gyoumao. As the reputation of the Sanzo Ikkou precedes them, they continue to fight demon assassins at every turn, but they must also deal with increasing tensions within their group in order to defeat a powerful enemy.

Beth would do anything for her twin sister, Addie, who has been betrothed to a sheikh from young age and has led a life of high expectation and heavy responsibility. Beth, unlike her sister, spent a lonesome childhood receiving little attention from her parents. The twins have grown up trusting and depending on each other. As the day of meeting the sheikh nears, Addie confides in Beth with her secret love for another man. To save her dearest Addie, Beth decides to go to the desert kingdom of Bha'Khar, pretending to be her twin sister!After her mother's death, Jessica grows up in a foster care believing herself to be an orphan. The discovery of her mother's family in Bha'Khar, a desert kingdom far away from the States, fills her with much wonder and anxiety. As she leaves for Bha'Khar, she is surprised to find a royal yet as well as Sheikh Kardahl, second in line to the throne, waiting for her. To Jessica's amazement, he says, "You are my betrothed, chosen by my family. You are my bride."

From JShoujo Scans:Contains Five One-shots:1) Yoake Mae (Before Daybreak)Iori is the daughter of a wealthy family who has lived a caged-in existence. She has lived her life following the path set down by her parents, and now she is about to be married off to a man she doesn't love. She runs away and stumbles upon the late-night food stand run by Akira. His kindness and warmth opens her mind to a world she didn't know existed--but when his tragic past threatens to destroy the pure love that has begun to blossom, she must choose between the life she has always known and a love she didn't know was possible.

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PREGNANT BY THE MILLIONAIREHebe secretly admires, Nick, her boss at the art gallery where she works in London. She spends a passionate night with him, but her happiness ends the next morning. Nick throws her away, saying, "I would never have expected you were a mistress of Andrew Southern!" Nick shows the stunned Hebe a painting by a legendary artist, Andrew Southerna portrait of a woman with watery eyes and a smile lying on a bed. The woman is a spitting image of Hebe! Nick does not try to hide his disgust at seeing her in the painting and accuses her of being after his money. But Hebe has never met the painter and she is truly in love with Nick, even though he doesn't believe it...

Han Sora is a 20-year-old University student who is a fan of the boy band group called Destiny. She is the reincarnation of Pandora. Meanwhile, Prome is a member of Destiny, and he is the reincarnation of the god Prometheus. He wants to escape the "Curse of Zeus" and be rid of his fears. For that, he must open Pandora's box. Will Prome escape the curse?

Kayako Kirishima who lives in Niigata is almost ready to go off to college but is lonely and unsure of her future. Masami Endo is a girl who has been ostracized and made a social outcast for having an abortion. The two girls meet each other in class one day and become good friends. Gradually Kirishima falls in love with Endo and the relationship becomes more personal.From Ponent Mon:Kayako Kirishima and Masami End are about to discover that their recent friendship is turning into obsessive love. But when today's hopes and yesterday's dreams meet tomorrow's problems, will they be able to continue? With clear outline and confused feelings, Kiriko Nananan demonstrates that it is possible to make a Blue manga from black and white.

With one word, he is the king standing above all people. Regrettably, he plays with me in the palm of his hand. But this ultimate man makes other women interested in him too!!Second story: Two in ParadiseThird story: Love Promised in the Cosmos

Abe Makoto and Shibuya Masaru are in a loving relationship all their friends envy. However, even though Makoto falls further in love with Masaru every time she sees him, Masaru is, for some reason, calm...

Smart, successful and good-looking Iwaya Sumire works for a big newspaper. However, her boyfriend dumps her for being too "perfect" a woman. Feeling angry and dejected Iwaya returns home depressed, and most of all lonely. However, she finds an unconscious young man lying in a box out the front of her home and takes him in. He looks like a dog she used to own called Momo. She dubs him Momo and decides to "keep him as a pet." It's the start of an unexpected life together as they overcome obstacles and become quite attached to one another. But can love like this exist?This manga won the 2003 Kodansha Manga Award for sh?jo.

Himeko, an heiress of the largest company in Japan, however she always falls in love for the "violent" type of man.Shuu-chan her kouhai and only friend hates violence but has vowed to protect her, Just what is their real relationship?

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From Bliss:Halfway through the Tokaido, Hisame's adventure continues with his childhood friend Itsuki. The plot thickens as Hisame discovers things about his father, and the mysterious demon blade Senju Murasame that used to belong to him. Yakumo, a newly introduced antagonist, desperately tries to get his hands on this sword, and will use all means to achieve his goal. The only link to Hisame's past and clues to as why Yakumo wants the demon blade lies with Hisame's sensei, Hibiki. Can Hisame discover his past and put the pieces together?

Nozaki Haruka's family moves to a small town following her father's new job. Unfortunately, Haruka becomes a target of bullying in the new school, which is set to close in a few months due to the lack of students. As a strong girl, who doesn't want to worry her parent, Haruka tries to ignore the bullies, but the case is steadily growing out of proportion. And since the teachers are not willing to deal with bullying during the final school months, nothing is stopping an appalling tragedy that is looming over Haruka.

Ji Eun, a young woman who writes fairy tales, goes to a friend's wedding in Guam. There she discovers the underwater world by accident and decides to become a diver to explore it. She meets a new world, people who love the sea, new creatures, and even finds love!

Seven stories of witches attending a school of magic who must summon their own guardian spirit and partner a cat when they turn 13 years old.

From HotCakes:The man super-uptight office worker Ooizumi Sonoko got drunk and spent the night with shows up at her work and turns out to be the section chief?! A hilarious romantic comedy about pure love wrapped in indecency.This series was published as part of vol 2 - 5 in Oboretai and the first 3 chapters(done by ShoujoMagic) can be found in vol 2.

"The strongest knight Albert, and a shut-in Princess Charlotte... What is the destiny that awaits this pair?"

In the dismal backdrop of New York City, Southern-belle-turned-prostitute Sunny meets the college-educated Lou, who makes a living by out-drinking people at bars. What first starts as a night of drunken passion quickly spirals into unexpected love, as together they begin to search for meaning in a world that has all but deserted them...This manga also contains two one shots, Funeral and Peggy.

From the first moment Jiang Xinger laid eyes on Xiao Tingyue, Xinger wanted nothing but to sleep with him, the mysterious poker-face guy with few words, sharp eyes and overwhelming power in Rong City. Eventually her ultimate desire came true.

Kira believes that Rei and all other men in the world are dirty. She stays away from her classmates, hiding in her art. What happens when the delinquent motorcyclist and playboy, Rei, gets ahold of one of her drawings, and actually wants to keep it?Note: Was adapted into a 21 episode Taiwanese Drama, MARS

From CPM: Elle lives in "Full House," the house that her architect father built before passing away a few years ago. She loves the place, but one day people come to kick her out, claiming that the place now belongs to the famous actor Ryder Baye. (The Korean drama Fullhouse was based on this manhwa) ~ read from left to right ~ Please address this work as Manhwa (Korean word for cartoons)

Through round after round of extensive plastic surgery and vigorous maintenance, Ririko has become the absolute manifestation of beauty, and becomes a wildly successful model, actress and singer. However, soon her body, unable to withstand the burdens of surgery, begins to crumble, and along with it so does her mind, as she plummets towards a frightening and inevitable end.A story about a woman's vanity, greed, hatred and despair, by the author of River's Edge.Helter Skelter won the 2003 excellence prize at the Japanese Media Arts Festival, and the 2004 Osamu Tezuka Culture Prize.

Newly hired kindergarten teacher Atsuko Minamino tries to rescue a cat, Kosuke, who's lying unmoving by the side of the road... but she gets mistaken for a cat thief! The misunderstanding is soon cleared up, and the cat's owners treat her to dinner at Pub Kitajima in apology. Atsuko's happy that Ryo Kitajima, the pub's owner, is her type?handsome but sad. He even makes Atsuko food to help her health condition. So, Atsuko can't help but get excited. Not only that, but Ryo's son Toma attaches himself to her. When Ryo smiles and asks her to come again, she can't stop herself from falling in love. This is a love story between a teacher and a single father.+

The heroine is named Kinoshita Sakiko. She is 20 years old, and a college student. She is totally in love with her 28 year old university professor, Chifyu-sensei. He is tall, moody, and handsome, with short dark hair and sexy eyes. Unfortunately for Sakiko, he always refuses her very aggressive displays of affection. Yet she never gives up. Even when faced with a housing crisis, Sakiko goes to drastic lengths to earn money so she can stay in the area and continue her pursuit of her teacher. However Sakiko isn't very bright when it comes to making money. She actually tries to sell herself on a street corner!! But her price is too high, and no one is interested. Then she meets a guy on the street named Natsuo. He is also really cute, with long blond hair. He is interested in Sakiko, and after one really great kiss, he takes her to his apartment. Things are starting to get steamy when they are interrupted by the arrival of Natsuo's roommate. Guess who it is?

Hello Nice to Meet You. Let's Divorce, Rio, the daughter of an old family in Kyoto, was forced to marry a stranger by a contract. Her husband is Takamine, the handsome president of an IT company. One day, after 10 years of no contact, Rio finally makes her way to Tokyo to ask him for a divorce. Stunned by his wife's beauty, how can Takamine bear to let her go? Fast forward a little to when Rio visits Takamine again"Let's live together."

Diotima is set in 2092, far in the future. This manhwa is considered sci-fi for that. However, the manhwa's plot is "life". The episodes involve lives of captain Namer Joon and her crew onboard the space vessel, Diotima. The plot goes a little further and tries to convey conflicts between Earthians and Moon settlers. There are clearly some mysteries about Namer Joon, Diotima, and its creators.

A Japanese girl is sold off to a South American business tycoon who takes her away to this foreign land. Here, he seduces her and the two slowly fall into a love trap. But while this occurs, another force interrupts the two's love-web. A revolution and rebellion starts to take away, separating the two.

Remember that plague you learned about in history class? Well, it's back, ready to infect hordes of people! Follow Nagasawa, a melodramic student caught in the middle of this horrid epidemic, with absolutely no idea what's going on, trying to get through life with infected people all about. Can you say creepy?

From Alice Dreams :Tired of immature love affairs, Eriko merge into the world of cyberspace, making her very own Blog on How she strives to reach her real happiness... On the wide coverage of this online diary, can she finally get what she's looking for?This philosophy of love is attracting a great deal of bloggers' attention!!

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.

Contains 5 stories:1. ...Curtain. Living purely together with Sensei:Hiyori Okamura is a new mathematics teacher at a high school she graduated from. She still loves Shibasaki, a chemistry teacher who she loved as a student. One day, it happened that Hiyori couldn't use her room, so she moved to Shibasaki's room in the same apartment house, and began to live there. A curtain divided the room in two, and Hiyori and Shibasaki...!?2. Love Duet:Honda Ema works with and is attracted towards Sawaki Koutaro. Honda plays the Piano and is taught by Sawakis little sister. But due to an accident Sawaki will be teaching her.3. Sweet days for you, too4. Impassioned Drawing5. Entreaty Guidance

Collection of 9 oneshots:1) Enduring Broken Love2) Eve's Fruit3) Soloist4) Prayer Beads5) Thanks6) Constellation Fortune7) Breakfast8) Bonsai9) Paper Bag

From Evil Flowers:For Ran, love never goes well. She is having an affair with Tabuchi, her married boss, and once, when they quarreled, she was saved by Kazuya, a man she used to be in love with a long time ago. Kazuya used to be a close friend of Ran's brother, but one day, he just disappeared. Ran had been drawn apart from him since then. After their reunion, Ran's old feelings came back to life. However, there are many dark rumors surrounding Kazuya. Ran tries to find the truth, but a dark shadow is starting to settle over her life as well. What could be the reason for this?!