A bitter sweet tale of unrequited love and the universal fear of rejection.

Although high school student Yutaka is in a casual relationship with his best friend Daisuke, he's in love with Shuuhei who regards him a sex friend. Yataka couldn't tell Shuuhei his real feelings because he knows Shuuhei is in love with his own step brother, Tamaki. Daisuke also nurses feelings for Yutaka, but chooses to remain as a sex friend as well, instead. [CJ]

Aida Shizuka is three days from being executed for cruelly murdering his family when a shinigami comes to visit him. It's his little sister Hibiki, who has come to make sure his soul goes to hell! Hibiki has another job on this trip as well, granting the final wish of a girl with heart disease, and she drags her condemned brother along with her. Soon, it becomes apparent that people are not as simple as they may seem, and even Shizuka's guilt is uncertain. Hibiki and Shizuka promise to search together for the truth about their family's death, and they won't let life, death, or trouble in the afterlife get in their way.

Yamato Keisuke, a promising freestyle swimmer, and Ninomiya Ami, a talented diver, are the offsprings of two rival families owners of confectionery shops. Two generations ago, Grandfather Ninomiya came up with an idea for an owl-shaped cake, but Grandfather Yamato quickly raised to the challenge and thought of a similar cake--but in Yamato's the owl had ears. Because they're priced the same, Yamato's extra ears were crucial, and that made the business of the Ninomiya confectionery suffer. Grandfather Ninomiya then fell ill worrying about his shop. Before his death, his last words were "I was killed by the Yamatos", and since that moment the two families have been sworn rivals.

From Endless Abyss:

This is the story of a very smart student called Hirama Ren who is used to always getting the top results in his school, and is the chairman of the student's council. One day, he walks past a group of bullies and asks them to leave--and because of that, they decide to teach him a lesson. They decide to beat up a couple of guys and they reported it to the teachers, blaming him.

Hirama becomes enraged by it and so he decides to attain some power that could allow him to change the world to a world that he wanted; one without such pathetic people.

Coincidentally, his vice-chairperson called him and asked if he was fine with her inviting a hypnotist for some event at school to hype up the school population. Thinking that the ability of hypnotism is just what he was looking for, he agrees to it. During the "trial" test of the hypnotist's ability, he set up some plan and later on used it to test if hypnosis was able to hypnotise people who were avoiding it. With his new found knowledge, how will Hirama use this new power to reshape the world?

After being kidnapped by the cult Gorgom, Kotaro Minami were submitted to a mutant surgery with the purpose of becoming the candidates for the next Gorgom Devil King. Kotaro escaped and turned against Gorgom as Kamen Rider Black.

A collection of stories:

1-2. Kaine - Shinogu awakens from a coma in a hospital only to find out that his black hair has turned red and long. he looked exactly as his famous rock group vocalist twin brother - Kaine. Kaine was part of a group called Endorphines. Apparently someone tried to kill the two brothers off. However in a car accident Kaine died on the spot while Shinogu was in comatose state. in order to let Endorphines continue, their manager forced Shinogu to take over his brother's place, hoping no one will know the difference. Or will they? Kaine's best friend Die already started to suspect the fake-Kaine. meanwhile, one by one the fans of Endorphins began to commit suicide after listening to their latest CD. Die and 'Kaine' decide to investigate and are determined to find the truth.

3. Magical Mystery Tour - When a normal Japanese high school girl wins an all-expenses-paid trip to LA, it really does seem too good to be true...

4. Tokei Jikake no Orange Bakudan (The Orange Time Bomb) - Takumi and Gai are members of the popular band, Orange. When rumors of Gai going solo start to spread, tension rises. And who’s this strange girl that shows up claiming she wants to marry Takumi?

5. Tokyo Top - A continuation of the 4th chapter: the story of how Gai met his girlfriend, Satsuki.

From Seven Seas:

Alice in the Country of Joker: Circus and Liar’s Game continues the adventures of Alice as she goes deeper down the rabbit hole to the country of Joker.

Alice Liddell has now entered a new realm--the country of Joker--where she is reunited with old friends. Yet new challenges abound, as Alice must unravel the mystery of the Circus and the Prison Realm, and deal with the enigmatic Jokers.

This is the first Complete Works set for Ito's works released in the late 90s.

The first two volumes contain thematically linked but self-contained stories concerning Tomie - a beautiful young woman with the power to seduce and dominate any male, from small boys to elderly men. Later, the series leaves these characters behind and focuses on stand-alone gothic horror pieces.

Ai has been a jimmies (slang: girl who is plain and behind in fashion) all her life, and she's never had a boy as a friend, and much less a boyfriend. She's always lived in the shadows, and blamed others for her misfortune.

One day she becomes the laughing stock in front of her whole class, including the boy that she likes, because of her Cutey Bunny panties. That is the turning point for Ai, and she decides to become a fine woman and start over in a high school where no one knows her.

Thus begins Ai's search for love.

Includes a oneshot entitled The Day of Finals.

1) Bare the Heart (Kokoro wo Hadakani Shite)
Mina is a high school freshman with a crush on her math teacher...who also happens to be her cousin Yukiya! Mina has always been very precious to Yukiya, and at times it seems like he can see straight through to her heart, but can he ever see her as a woman and not just his cute little cousin? How long can Mina's flirtations go unnoticed by Yukiya (or by the sadistic and lascivious chemistry teacher, for that matter)?

2) A Vampire at My Neck (Kubisuji ni Banpaia)
Be careful when you go groping in the dark... you might just find a vampire! That's what happens to Hitomi. Now she's attracted to Kairi despite what he is. Or is it because of what he is? Kairi has a powerful charm... but is he too charming? Dangerously charming?

3) Hold Me, Melt Me (Dakishimete Tokashite)
Ryou is a high school sprinter who's racing for a different kind of goal--his pretty track manager, Airi! He says he wants chocolate from her on Valentine's Day, but...is that a delicious metaphor for something sweeter? Whatever the case, it melts in the mouth!

4) Examine Me Gently (Yasashiku Mitene)
Sanae just had her appendix removed. But while she waits in post-op for her surgery wound to heal, she starts to develop another malady--love sickness! And her handsome new attending physician, Dr. Touya, is the cause! What can cure Sanae's ailment? ...A sponge bath, maybe?

Omake: If you have ever wondered why Shinjo Mayu's female characters have such big breasts and why her heroines seem so young...then you must read this omake! It is a great insight into the mind of Shinjo Mayu!

From Attractive Fascinante:

1, 2, 6) The stepbrothers, Yamaguchi Masato, a salary man, and Akihiro, a model and an actor, are staying together because of some reasons. Masato always dreamt about Akihiro pampering him in bed. However, Akihiro was really holding him in bed when he woke up one morning and he couldn’t remember what happened the night before. Was it a dream or reality that really happened?

3) Be Conscious Even If You're Asleep
It's common for Takao, Akihiro's manager, to wake up and find a naked woman in his bed. But after a drinking party, he wakes up to find a naked man (Andou) sleeping next to him... even worse, it's someone he knows! Takao goes back to sleep and ends up brushing it off as a dream... buuut, what about Andou?

4) A Cowardly Man
Akiduki-san is always yelling at his kouhai Kagami, but he secretly loves him. When their manager tells Kagami to set Akiduki up on a goukon, the whole thing ends up with the two guys kissing. The next day Kagami apologizes... where does that leave Akiduki?

5) Bandaids
Infirmary sensei Fuwa is in love with his co-worker, Amaki. When one of the students comes crying to the infirmary because Amaki said has a girlfriend, Fuwa is dejected; but then, Amaki touches his hand...

A one shot situated in ancient china, around the Spring and Autumn period. Two childhood friends meet on the battlefield, reminiscing their past before the final battle.

Iwaki Kyousuke and Katou Yoji are two hugely popular adult film stars looking for a way out of the industry. Their chance arrives when they're both invited to audition for a new erotic film. Imagine their surprise when the director decides the only way for him to choose who will get the coveted lead role is for them to perform one of the film's love scenes on the spot—with each other! Things get even crazier when Katou decides to take drastic measures to ensure he can continue seeing Iwaki after film production wraps. How will Iwaki respond to Katou's impulsive act?

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] --- Warui ko Tachi no Bansan [1-6 & 2-5] Vol 9 Mujihi na Anata [3-2] Vol 10 Sunao ja nai Kedo [2-6] Vol 11 Mujihi na Karada [3-3] Vol 12 Warui Ouji Demo Suki [1-7]

Omaezaki Sanemichi was born into a near-perfect existence. His family is wealthy and powerful, and he's good-natured, smart, and athletic as well! All the girls at his high-school dream of having a Cinderella-style romance with him, and, though they are desperately jealous of him, none of the boys can come up with a legitimate reason to publicly hate him.

But one day the unthinkable happens: Sanemichi's family's flagship company collapses and his father flees. Sanemichi and his former servants, the teenage siblings Natsuno and Asasuzu and the absent-minded old man Furukawa, are left without a dime. Will Sanemichi be able to maintain his gentlemanly behavior despite the humiliation and many hardships that face him?

A collection of stories:

1-3. Ouji no Hakoniwa (Miniature Garden)
Once a rich young master, Yuzuru hit rock bottom after his family went bankrupt. That was eight years ago. The butler who took care of him, Iwase, has since risen to the top. When Yuzuru learns of this, he returns in an attempt to make some quick cash. But Iwase sees a kid who is still his charge. He captures Yuzuru and locks the young master in what was once his own home. Now, Yuzuru must use every trick in the book to make Iwase realize that things have changed, that he is no longer the innocent child from years ago.

4-5. Dannetsu Senjou no Kodou
A story about two boys who share a room in a dormitory.

6. Ouji no Hakoniwa (Miniature Garden)
- chapter extra -

Julie’s family is very poor, and since she’s plain and ugly, as her sister has told her time and time again, she does most of the chores in her house. By accident, she meets the Yee family while trying to get her plane back from a tree in their yard. She meets the family again a year later and is adopted into their family. Soon she becomes a pawn between Mr. Yee’s new wife and his oldest son Ryan, both of which will use Julie as a means to hurt one another. Can Julie survive her new life till she’s of legal age to leave?


From Manga Jouhou:
This young girl is often mistreated by her family, being called ugly and useless. One day, she meets the new wife of the Yee family, which changes her life forever. The woman adopts her into her wealthy family, and now she lives with 3 other boys around her age. But for what purpose? Even though this is a miracle, the girl plans to leave the luxurious lifestyle once she turns 18. So see how she survives more than 10 years of her life.

Unbelievably gorgeous, Ritsuto Okumura has always been able charm anyone whether he wants to or not, even to the point of obsession. Although he is the only member of the current Okumura family who possesses this arcane ability, he dresses conservatively and even obscures his appearance with glasses trying to counteract this strange allure as it only seems to bring him hardship. Against his better judgement he uses his charms to help his cousin with a client who then tracks him down at his workplace, completely infatuated with Ritsuto. While wondering how to safely escape from his stalker, a striking man with long black hair named Luka appears and tells Ritsuto to order his stalker to leave him alone...and he does! Desperate to understand what just happened, Ritsuto follows Luka to his hotel room but instead of explaining Luka pushes him down and tells him, "I want you....It is your destiny to become mine," and thus begins a darkly erotic tale of unearthly love.

1-2.) Moony
It all starts when Yuusuke Satou is forced to spend spring holidays at the dormitory along with Moriya. Then, one night Yuusuke discovers that Moriya has troubles seeing at night and while he takes care of Moriya he eventually falls in love with him, but he is worried that Moriya might not return his feelings and will hate him...

3.) Frozen
Jun Suwa notices another college student - Nozomu - who seems lonely, but possesses a beautiful profile. The two happen to attend the same party where Jun has a little too much to drink. Nozomu offers to take Jun home with him, then the night turns into a complicated romance.

4.) The Spring Moon in a Night of Cherry Blossoms
One restless spring night, Mamoru wanders the grounds of his dorm admiring the cherry blossoms when he happens upon Jun's room with an open window. He unintentionally peeps in on Jun and another man being intimate. Jun even spots Mamoru and Mamoru makes a hasty retreat. Why can't he get the images of the two men out of his head?

5.) Moon Flower
Abe finally gets a hold of a corner room in his dorm, but strange rumors of it being haunted by a long haired ghost surrounds it. Abe is undeterred, not believing in such things. Then one night, a figure appears outside his window - could the rumors be true?

6.) Extra - Waiting for the Evening Moon
Jun Suwa has just had his heart broken when the enamored Mamoru pays him a visit to cheer him up.

Chiyuku, a shy girl works at a cafe, where she often meets a regular customer Sakaraba-san. He often ordering 2 short cakes one for him, and one for his wife. Despite of herself, she falls in love with him. Is this kind of love not meant to be?