Kotoko finds a strange wounded boy, collapsed on the ground. She saves him and asks in return that he spend her birthday with her. She lives alone because her father had passed away... How can she still smile? And what is so unnatural in this boy she saved? It appears he can see more than human beings... What will happen to him? Will he be saved? And will he agree to spend the day with her or stay a stray and be lonely as he's been from the day he was born...?

Sakura Ichiko is a 16-year-old girl who leads a charmed life and is blessed with beauty, brains, wealth, and health. She has an abundance of "happiness energy", which can make people happy, but at the cost of absorbing all the "happiness energy" from her surroundings.

She has caused the energy balance of the world to become unbalanced and because of this, she becomes the target of a poverty god named Momiji. Momiji's goal is to remove Ichiko’s power of absorbing other people’s happiness energy and to return all the energy she has taken to its rightful place. But Ichiko won't take this lying down!

From Inane scanlation notes:

Dramatic Irony has 4 different short stories. The first short story is Dramatic Irony, the second is Yugamism, the third is Milk Junkies, and the last is the Houshin Engi special.

This is volume 2 of FUJISAKI Ryu's Short Stories.

Volume 1: Worlds
Volume 2: Dramatic Irony

1) Because You Smile When I Sing
The pop band vocalist, Atsushi, has always been thought of by others as a "scary person" because of the facial expression he was born with and his disinclination to speak. For Atsushi, Anzu is the only one who ever smiled wholeheartedly upon meeting him, but now that they have met again in high school, Anzu has changed completely. Why doesn't she smile? What can a boy--a singer--with a frightful expression and no speech do to bring her beautiful smile back...?

2) Ding Dong
Happiness resounds, ding dong. Though the sound of it may be short-lived, the echo only dies if we allow it to. Chisato wonders if her father ever loved her. He died in a car accident, leaving Chisato behind with her stepmother. He never gave her anything--no gifts on holidays, and he didn't even have the decency to go on living for her. It might be the case that even Chisato's stepmother feels no love for her and will leave. But one question from Chisato's childhood friend, Takahiro, brings the past echoing back with more clarity than ever before.

3) Voice of Mine
Inagaki Shuu is a musical genius, the son of musical geniuses, and so the eyes that watch him as he plays the violin are not the eyes of attentive listeners, but the eyes of scrutinizing customers. People are cold to him and the technical perfection he picked up from his parents...except for Futaba, that strange girl who ran into the music room to hide while he was there and then escaped out the window. She's straight and honest in her actions--and in her music. You can hear her voice when she plays, a voice that's uniquely hers. Can she help a genius to find his own voice...?

4) Double Flower
Suguru is a little strange for an 18 year-old boy. As a hobby and by profession, he's a seamstress. His rude little grade schooler step-niece, Aya, has run away from home and is staying with him now, and she lets him know everything that's on her mind without hesitation. It hurts to hear from her why women don't look on him as a man, but it also helps him understand what he needs to do to win the woman he loves...

5) Dark Princess
A hilarious fairytale side story of "Those Who Have Wings". Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Princess Shoka. She was so lovely that she was called "Snow White," but she was also called "Dark Princess" because she was a sadistic slave driver! King Hiruto, Queen Phia, and General Tooya knew they had to do something about her behavior, so they hired Hunter Yang to kill her!? But she escaped, with Hunter Yang as her hostage, and went on an adventurous journey to find a hot knight to be her ultimate love!

Fujimiya Momiji is a descendant of the Kushinada clan, whose women possess the power to defeat the Aragami, an alien plant-like race, by sacrifice.

After centuries of slumber, the Aragami have awakened and are invading Tokyo en route to conquering the world. In their way are the hapless schoolgirl Momiji, infected with one of the "Blue Seeds", the curved magatama beads that are the heart and soul of the Aragami; the TAC, a government agency whose sole mission is to stop the Aragami; and Kusanagi Mamoru, a young man infused with Aragami blood who swears vengeance on those who took his family away from him.

Like the heroes of the past, this ragtag band of misfits must work together to defeat an ancient menace from the past, and one far closer to home.

-- anidb

From Easy Going Scans:

Kael (aka Ryu Shiho) was a menace in his angelic form, harassing other angels whenever he got the chance to. Therefore, the heavenly fathers decided to expel him to the human world, hoping that his behaviour would improve. But... They guessed wrong. His attitude didn't get any better at all, and to top it off, humans now call him "Lucifer" because of his evil deeds and his scary eyes. If he ever wants to see the doors of heaven open up to him again, he has to perform a hundred good deeds… Will this task prove to be impossible?

Zan Ruu lives a carefree lifestyle with his military father and brother. However, one day a mysterious airship attacks the capital, and danger approaches Princess Emma. Zan hurries to rescue Princess Emma, but who appears before him...!?

Subaru moves into a dorm and against his wishes becomes part of a Happy Set! But, with his allergies for cats and Sei's love for them, will the two ever really become a Happy Set...?

Shik-nam is a student that's obsessed with his grades and studying, so much so that, for him, solving problems and equations can reach erotic levels. Needless to say, his interest in anything other than his studies is near zero.

Then comes a complication. The animal kingdom is furious with what the world has become, so they sent Yegrinna, the dog princess, to punish the sinful humans for dirtying the world by turning them into animals. And out of all the places she appears, it's at our unfortunate protagonist's room.

What awaits Shik-nam and Yegrinna now that their fateful meeting has set into motion plans long since in wait?

From MiiRache:

In the land of Carat, a battle for the queen’s throne and the prince’s hand in marriage is up and coming. Yuni and Melissa are chosen as candidates for the throne and until a winner is determined, the prince remains in a magical sleep. But what does this have to do with Baba Kanon, a simple ninth grader with thoughts of revolutionizing herself?

A terrible creature has been plaguing the community: a man with a fishbowl for a head. When he attacks someone, the goldfish leaps out of his bowl and drinks their blood. The victim is irreversibly transformed into a goldfish! This terrible crime has happened to high-schooler Kousuke's little sister. With no other option, he takes care of his goldfish-sister as best he can.

One day, he comes across a strange girl named Ringo, who wears a school swimsuit, carries an umbrella, and keeps a gun hanging around her neck. Ringo is an apprentice blood diver, and the gun is her way of shooting herself into the wounds of the fishbowl man's victims. If she can get to them in time, she can prevent them from turning into goldfish. Ringo's mentor, Ichigo, says that she's heard of a way to turn people back from goldfish into humans. Kousuke is determined to help Ringo find a way to help his sister and the loved ones of his friends at school who have met the same fishy fate! [tethysdust]

Note: The magazine this manga was serialised in was cancelled, but the series received a continuation in Comic Earth Star.

1) Chiko's Wish
Chiko is a young female sparrow in love with a human boy named Shuu. One day, the Grim Reaper suddenly shows up at Shuu's house and shocks Chiko by announcing that he's come to collect Shuu's soul. What can one little sparrow do to save a human life...?

2) Crybaby Yukimushi

3) Reverse Storm Warning

4) The Rainbow's Fugue

5) Spring Game

6) A Half-Bitter Present

From Aerandria Scans:

Young master Hewlett is a famous work-a-holic watch-maker whose one dream is to make watches only for people who appreciate and love them. And exactly when he thought he’d never meet such a person, his faithful butler Jill made him attend a tea-party where he met the new maid Mulara. And her first words were that her greatest treasure ever is one of master Hewlett’s old watches...

Tough, lazy, money lover, yet beautiful high school student named Shin Bia. While she's thinking about the eras she suddenly falls into that ancient time period! She had to transform into an elegant lady and while she's there she faces quite an obstacle.

Corseltel, a sacred land where dragons and beastmen reside. Protected from the outside world by valleys and mountains, it's inhabitants, including Dragon Mages (ryujitsushi), live in harmony. The Dragon Mages are able to borrow and utilise the dragon's magics, but have to care for and look after the dragons as an exchange. Several years ago, the late wind Dragon Mage picked up a child floating down stream in a crate. Now, the child has grown into Corseltel's greatest dragon mage, able to utilise all 7 dragon's magics: fire, earth, wood, water, wind, light, and dark. More like a dragon baby sitter, caring after 7 baby dragons, these are the adventures they face.

Sasami is the type of girl who gets easily pushed around at school. One day, a rambunctious young boy named Kou causes trouble in school and unknowingly drops a strange piece of candy. Sasami returns it to him, and he suddenly asks her to marry him! Will Sasami accept his proposal, or will she completely reject it?

Volume contains: main story (chs.1-3) + 3 oneshots

(from PocketScans)

Sakurakouji Sakura is a girl who appears modest and graceful but in reality is skilled in martial arts. After witnessing a boy burning people with his blue flame, she is startled to see that the same boy is a transfer student, Oogami Rei. Oogami is a Code Breaker, one who "does not exist". He is a seemingly cold-blooded killer who follows the principle of "an eye for an eye", to "use evil against evil". Convinced that killing is not right, Sakurakouji sets out to stop him and penetrate his icy heart.

From Mad Hatter Scans:

The romance between the Incubus’ aide the Lizard (Gray Ringmarc) and Alice. Once a capable assassin, now a sensible and mature adult. Alice thinks herself just a child beside him, incompatible with him despite her attraction to him… A manga adaptation of the otome game Clover no Kuni no Alice that focuses on Gray.

Cute and child-like high schooler Suzu has an affinity with animals. She wasn't aware of just how much so until the day a large black cat literally falls into her arms! She wakes up after taking the injured cat home to treat its wounds, and finds a naked boy, "Noa" in her bedroom! He claims to be the cat, "Noir".

It appears that someone is after Noir as they are suddenly attacked by cats. Suzu can sense they are being controlled against their will. After their escape Noir/Noa is impressed by her bravery and the fact that she can understand animals--so much so that he asks her to have his babies!

Poor Suzu, what is she to do with this cat-boy who's determined to stay close to her, VERY close? And what of those who are just as determined to get Noir back?

1) Electricity (Denki)
A high school student despairs of ever making friends on account of his appearance scaring everyone off. However, the new transfer student with the unique and 'electrifying' physique shows up in time to prove him wrong.

2) I Don't Wanna Hold On You (Dakishimetakunai)
When middle-aged salaryman Masato is laid off, student Tatsuya hires him to take care of his apartment… and other, more personal services. But when Masato starts to have doubts about accepting Tatsuya's money, what will Tatsuya do to stop him from leaving?

3) Reason For Desire (Yokubou no Riyuu)
The rich and lonely young businessman gets into a scuffle with a castoff vagrant. He gets a bit more than he bargains for when he takes the man in as live-in housekeeper.

4) Secret Knife (Himitsu no Naifu)
Two solitary people walking similar paths, one an assassin for the yakuza, the other a shinigami, meet and find their way to mutual love and understanding.

5) Rose and Knife (Bara to Naifu)
Sequel to Secret Knife. Yato comes upon an old partner who is bent on "reteaching" him how to be a ruthless killer once again. Kamui, however, will do anything to keep that from happening.

6) Keep Up Your Right! (Migikawa ni wo ki wo tsukero)
I Don't Wanna Hold On You omake