A red thread that entwines their fate thicker than blood, deeper than destiny.

The Jinkishi, who keeps the demons (youki) sealed in the Capital has died and his magic has dissipated. Hayato has come from Tokyo to the Capital to claim the seat of the Jinkishi. However it's the blood of the Shihoudou family that inherits this power, and the possessor, Jin, has no interest or desire in the Jinkishi. As the story unfolds they are chained together by the red spell of fate.

1) Mikazuki no Kimi (You at the New Moon) - Teruya has been in love with his teacher and local temple priest, Kaoru-sensei, since he was seven. But sensei just won't believe him! What will it take to get his attention? - Bushido Angel Adventures 2) Aisarete mo Inai (Not Loved) - It's been twelve years since Detective Andou lost his leg in an accident saving punk kid Jurouta. Jurouta's cleaned up his act since then, but it hasn't diminished his guilt, or his feelings for Andou. But when teenager Takemura wanders into their lives, he upsets the delicate balance between the two men. - Bushido Angel Adventures 3) Yawara Kana Onto (Gentle Warmth) - A man with a fetish for teddy bear gets the surprise of a lifetime when he wakes up to another man who looks like one... - Shi-ran 4) Shameless Night Nanase is constantly bombarded by people who want him. They stalk and harass him, wanting to have lunch or (more to the point) sex. Because of this, Nanase relies on his cousin, Wataru, for protection against all the crazy stalkers, perverts, and freaks after his body. But in trying to gain Wataru's approval, Nanase seems to have lost him, and when he finds out the truth about Wataru, will he still avoid the intimacy of love? - Bushido Angel Adventures 5) Amai karada (Sweet Body) - En has been with Ayumu-sama since he was a child, tempted with delicious cakes, and taking care of the disabled Ayumu-sama, heir to a great fortune. But Ayumu is capricious, and when his younger brother tries to "borrow" En, Ayumu chases poor En away. Can Ayumu live without En's sweet body? - Bushido Angel Adventures 6) Mikazuki no Kimi (You at the New Moon) extra - Karou-sensei realizes that Teruya has gotten tall and strong, something that Teruya reminds him with with a quick flip. Accused of having lost his sweet & innocent charm, Teruya frets and wonders: did he lose all his appeal? - Bushido Angel Adventures

1-4) Aisanai Otoko
Sahara works in publishing with Yagisawa Kei. After vowing he won't get involved with straight men again after heartbreak, Sahara meets Seto who is a designer at a firm his company collaborates with. Seto begins to pursue Sahara, but what will happen when Sahara learns that Seto isn't gay?

5) Snow Tale
When Hiromu picks up Kouta half frozen in the snow, he never thought it'd lead to a relationship. When a crazy ex-boyfriend shows up, ready to attack, what will happen to the new couple?
(Also included in Make Me Happy)

6) Extra - The man who wants to know

From Perfect Illusions:

Momo and Hinata got along so well together that people around them asked if they were going out. Momo really likes Hinata and can’t wait to break down the wall of "friendship." “It’d be great if Hinata feels the same way..." Momo wishes. However, she accidentally said that she liked someone else in front of everyone and their relationship heads off in an unexpected direction… A title work that illustrates the two enduring pain while advancing in love with five other documented chapters.

“My name is Midou Maria. But not long ago, my name was Ichinose Rei. That Ichinose Rei had a special existence. The workforce for Ichinose Group comprise nearly half of the corporate town, Segawa, and Rei was that Ichinose family’s heir."

But that brilliant future was abruptly snatched away. Given a new name, a new gender and three hundred million, Rei—now Maria—was banished from Ichinose. With death as her resolution, Maria roamed around the streets, only to end up in some ruins. But in those ruins, there was a community: the secret base for juveniles!

This is the story of Maria's mutiny!

The forbidden love between a samurai and a craftsman.

Sasakura Kyouya is your typical average high school boy (what else would he be? a ninja?) who is no longer ordinary after meeting a girl shinigami one day, who her purpose is to protect him. How will Kyouya survive this aloof shinigami? What kind nud- *cough* i mean "Plot" awaits him?That is only for Kyouya to find out!

Her new client was devilishly handsome, superbly charming... and absolutely hiding something! Why else would a man as rich and powerful as Cristo Verón have any interest in the cleaning services of lowly Isabelle Browne? Her suspicions were confirmed when she discovered his real reason for hiring her. And suddenly, she was agreeing to a preposterous proposition..

Cristo would protect his family at any cost - and keeping Isabelle close was key to his plan. Having her pose as his make-believe mistress was step one. But he hadn't counted on wanting to make the pretense a reality.

From Dan of Population GO:

Everyone in the world is born with two things: the ability to collect Life's Light and a Light Vessel in which to collect and hold it. Most people use their vessels to assist them in doing various tasks, but occasionally someone is born with a vessel that allows them to do battle.

The protagonist, Ruyu, stumbles upon the end of a battle only to find one survivor. Could the young boy she saved be connected to the king's men who entered the town with the intent of killing everyone?

NOTE: Publication of this series was moved to a Chinese magazine. The number of chapters published in Asuka before discontinuing its publication of Yami no Naka no Crown is 6.

From JShoujo Scans

"A mermaid will fall in love with the first human she sees."

Shiina is your average grade 8 girl----that is, except for her height, which makes her tower over the other people in her class. She's never met anyone SHE had to look up to...until a young male teacher begins teaching at her school. Because of his good looks and easy demeanor though, the other girls in her grade have turned him into the resident school idol, and there's little chance of him ever noticing her.

That all changes one day when they end up in the same train during rush hour. She's surprised to find that he not only recognizes her---but he remembered her name! What could this mean?

When the clock strikes midnight, the door opens. This is when the phantom awakens, wandering, looking for the most beautiful dancer.
Loosely based on "The Phantom of the Opera."

A story of old myths, an ancient destiny, godly powers... And the young man who's expected to choose whether to be a saint or a devil while seemingly powerless against the forces that push him towards darkness.

[From Hochuuami]:

Wataru is an accomplished violinist with wealthy parents. When he decides to enter a violin competition, he starts receiving threats and in comes 2 bodyguards. Are they like big brothers or do they both want to protect his heart?

Yamato works for his father’s company, is subordinate to his older sister, and harbors a secret affection for his sister’s fiancé, Sakaguchi. The day before his sister’s wedding, Yamato privately confesses his feelings to Sakaguchi. The answer he receives is surprising and unexpected, but at this last hour, can Yamato face the consequences of having his wish fulfilled…?

Included in “Last Portrait” is the independent story of “Stairway to Heaven" : Narumi Imai has been with the FBI in Washington DC for six months, and already he has been recognized as the best man for... odd, chore-like jobs. As much as he wants to work in the field, his first opportunity comes under a bizarre set of circumstances. Narumi is the personally chosen bodyguard of Keith Coburn, a former FBI agent brought in from prison to HQ just seven days before his scheduled execution. Both Keith's mission and life have a time limit, and for the next seven days, Narumi will be his companion on the stairway to Heaven.

From DramaQueen

The story is about a young male prostitute named Aya and a former assassin named Chris. Aya's father murdered his mother in front of him, then forced him into prostitution. Since that time, he has always been looking for a way to inflict his revenge. Chris is just that method. After Chris saves Aya from his pimp, they form a fairly deep friendship, and Chris decides to make Aya his Last Client.

A collection of stories:

V.1 - Bara Datte Kakeru yo

V.2 - Dousousei Daikou

V.3 - Shiawase ni Naritai (I Want to Be Happy)

One day, a girl wakes up and she's suddenly become a high school girl! What's she to do but live life to the fullest - wear loose socks, 90's fashion, make fashionable friends, and maybe even meet a rocker? We're happy to bring you a new series, this thoroughly josei series by the little-known (in the scanlation world) Urino Kiko. The art and fashion is meant to be from the 90s, but the story will be entertaining to modern readers.(This is volume three of Urino Kiko's Story Anthology but completely unrelated to volumes one and two.)

The Ribika are a race of cats possessing ears and tails. Their bodies are lithe and nimble, and they live in the land of Shisa. However, a curse called the "Void" is spreading through the forests... One of the Ribika, Konoe, lives in a small village called Karou. One morning, he wakes up to find that his ears and tail have turned black. There is also a symbol on his body; the mark of the curse. Konoe embarks on a journey through the forest to find the truth.

From Within Silence Scans: Mia was just an average girl.. thinking that she has lived a normal life. That all changes one day when she meets a strange child with yellow hair, yellow eyes, and cat ears. Hearing the name "Laika," she wonders at the strange name and brings the child home. Will she ever regain the dark memories that she had lost?

1-3) Zip Up Boy
High-school student Kazuki begins a casual sexual relationship with an older man after meeting in a bar. He becomes addicted to the affection but is perplexed by the indifference of his partner. Meanwhile, Kazuki's mother has decided to remarry Akira, the nicest guy you could imagine... unfortunately his brother Reiji just happens to be Kazuki's cold-hearted playmate.

4) A Dog and a Boy
An elementary school student falls for his neighbor's dog and gets himself invited to walk it every day... gradually growing closer to the owner.