From Del Rey:
Every letter the mailman delivers brings a new chance at love. With wit, humor, and mystery George Asakura leads us through a series of brief tales of affection, rejection, miscommunication, and connection that are sure to charm the romantic inside you.

A Perfect Day for Love Letters received the 29th Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo manga in 2005 (shared with Oi Piitan!!).

A collection of stories:

1-2) The World Revolves Around You, The World is in Your Arms
"Maki-kun, you really are cute!" That's what my very good-looking classmate Fukamachi said to the definitely plain looking me. Since then Fukamachi kisses me, touches my skin, and follows me around. Even if I run away or cry, he chases me persistently, eventually even doing indecent things...

An average guy with a beauty complex getting agitated by a good-looking guy in the title story, and other short-stories which hadn't been published till now, are collected in this anthology. Newly drawn pictures are also included.

3) The False Barber Manga
During breaks, the chemistry lab becomes a barber shop for students, run by Yuushi who is the son of a barber. Every morning, Tadachika visits the lab to get his hair done because it's so unruly. One morning Yuushi kisses him while clipping his hair, and soon the 100 yen fee is replaced by a kiss. Tadachika isn't so sure about this strange relationship of "friends, but something more"... but then he finds Yuushi's barber room closed and goes to find him.

4) Stupid and Beautiful
Harumi is a boy who "is stupid with a bad personality" and the only good thing about him is his strikingly gorgeous face. Ryouhei is his classmate - the top student who acts like a big brother to everyone - who helps Harumi with studies and notes. Harumi thanks him with a kiss which he offers as thanks to everyone, but maybe Harumi's reason for kissing Ryouhei is more than just thanks...

5-6) Cheap Soul, A Bright Future
Rumour has it that Satomi will give his ass to anyone who asks, so Yousuke asks. For 100 yen, Satomi goes with Yousuke and they sleep together... but it turns out the rumour isn't exactly true. Satomi was a virgin. But why did he accept so easily then? They continue to sleep with eachother, for 100 yen a round... where is their relationship going to end up?
And then, 10 years later....

7) Gokujou Dessert (Excellent Dessert)
Two boys in a class receive sweets from admirers very often.

Yutai and Gou have been going out for several months. Gou is like a cat and when he’s angry he always leave Yutai’s side. The day after a fight, Gou left for his hometown. What will Yutai do?

From Canis Major Scanlations:

Yutai and Gou have been going out for several months. Gou is like a cat and when he’s angry he always leave Yutai’s side. The day after a fight, Gou left for his hometown. What will Yutai do?

"I... like you, Mr. Ichikawa." The words slip from his mouth as his body temperature rises everywhere he's touched. Natsuki is drawn to art teacher Mr. Ichikawa, so when he hears of Mr. Ichikawa's sudden resignation, he runs to stop him... The art room colored with all their memories together is now fogged up from their hot and heavy breathing... A sensitive, exquisitely romantic ensemble piece written by Aoi Kujyo! - from Renta!

1) LOVE JACK
Aruto is happy at his job... until his ex-boyfriend Shouei shows up to fill a position. Throw in a farewell/welcome party with lots of alcohol and a jealous co-worker (Sena)... where will this night end?

2) Lip to Heart
Sena from chapter one is back with his own story. Natsuki, his previous lover says he doesn't have any feelings of love left for Sena, even though Sena still loves him. What happens when Sena wakes up to a bearded (hottie) guy kissing him?! He is Natsuki's friend Sakurai...

3) Heart to Heart
Continuation of Sena (Shougo) and Sakurai (Masayuki) from Chapter 2.

4) Changing World
These thoughts are hotter than flame, and deeper than the fallen snow.I love Ichikawa-chan As his body burned at the other's touch, the confession slipped out. Natsumi's** thoughts were always dwelling on his art teacher, Ichikawa. When he learned of Ichikawa's sudden retirement, he tried to prevent it, but... From the art room tinted by their memories, their passionate sighs begin to fall.
**Note: The scanlators have his name appear as Natsumi a couple times, and Natsuki a couple times as well. Not sure which is the correct name, but it is not the Natsuki from chap 2.

1) Koibi (Fire of Love)
Koutarou is a struggling actor who just got kicked out of his friends apartment. Akira, a restaurant owner, picks him up and they move in together.

2) Jouen (Flaming Desires)
Mitsuura, the businessman from the first chapter is back. He meets Shintarou, Koutarou's identical twin brother. They spend the night together, but is Mitsuura just using him as a substitute for Koutarou?

3) Gekkou (Moonbow)

4) Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikatta Mono (What I Want Most)

5) Child's Play

Tomo is alone and out on Christmas doing some last minute pancake shopping when she meets Kiyoi, an old acquaintance of her mother, and gets invited over. A sweet story about a disillusioned young woman and a lonely but cheerful girl on Christmas unfolds.

Imai, a member of a baseball team, has his eyes on Hikita, a younger member who works so hard despite how awkward he is. Whenever Hikita gets nervous, he seems to glare at people. Imai just finds him so cute. "I'm the only one who's noticed how sexy you are..." He tries to get close to Hikita, looking after him in the way a more experienced member should, when deep down, he just really wants to touch Hikita's naked body!


DMG via Renta!

On the two-year anniversary of the death of his mother, Masaki Kuzumi returns to the beautiful manor home where she once lived. There, he meets the kind, devoted dog trainer Yuu Kanai and instantly responds to the younger man's sweet nature... but something behind Yuu's smile hints at a secret darkness that Kuzumi knows all too well. Can these two men band together and shine the light of forgiveness on all of their past regrets? Endless Comfort tells the story of two lost souls whose wounded hearts have kept them on the fringes of life and love for what seems like an eternity. Can the beautiful but sad heir to a fortune find a true friend in a member of the staff for his family estate... or will his "alternative" lifestyle scare the innocent young man away for good?

DMG via Renta!

Cys Buegette learns of the sudden death of his brother he didn't see for 10 years. His only legacy: a disk and a son, Kai. Kai now lives with Cys and every night, comes to his bed.

1) Rule of Happiness
Iisei and Eitarou are in love and have been dating for two years. They're both saving up every penny for their future of living together. Eitarou can only see happiness ahead, but when money goes missing from the account and Iisei starts lying to Eitarou, will they have any future at all?

2) How Many Miles to Happiness?

3) Always, Always

4) Grown Up

5) Secret Policy

6) Secret Bonus

7) Makin' Happy
Tortured throughout middle school by bullies, Hiyori has grown up with a few hang ups: An obsession with a bear anime and an unfortunate reaction to alcohol. These two things will lead him back to the past and a chance at revenge.

8) You Like Hard Love?!

Set in a village inhabited by Youkai, Konohanatei Kitan presents the lives of several fox mononoke working in a hot spring inn. The stories revolve around a new employee, Yuzu. Yuzu had always been living in the mountains, but now has to adjust to a new life working in a high class inn. She is oblivious and clumsy at first, but with her simple cuteness, she is able to get along with all the other foxes.

From Attractive Fascinante:

Kojima Shouji stayed at his dad’s friend's house when he attended college. Hayase was lazy and Shouji often ended up doing all the household chores. Gradually, he found that he had feelings for Hayase and he confessed while they went on a trip. Their feelings were actually mutual. Hayase got to travel around for his work and Shouji found himself getting used to not having Hayase around. Is it coming to an end?

Formerly known as Gallop!!, this manga is a collection of short stories. From Storm in Heaven: After the passing of the Equal Opportunity Employment Act, everyone has equal rights in the workplace. Unfortunately, there are still many logistical difficulties yet to be overcome. Like, how's a centaur supposed to sit at a desk made for humans, anyway?

Chapter 1-2 & extra

1- The blue parasol on the beach
2- Apple and Honey

A story about university student Matsuda Natsuki and his thoughts about his life; about how he slowly began to withdraw himself from people and eventually ended up mostly alone.

The first chapter is second chronologically. In chapter one, Natsuki and Komano are already a couple. Chapter two is the story of how they met.

Kare no Barairo no Jinsei is a sequel of these two chapters

Chapters 3-4 & 5

3- The summer of the end of the world and its shape
4- The middle part
5- The last part

A guy go to visit an old classmate to confess his love, stating as it will soon be the end of the world, he doesn’t want to have any regrets? The other one couldn’t care less about him or is it…

From MangaHelpers:
Art equals expression, an expression creating an outer form, expressing joy, sorrow, and the darkness of the soul. Yutou Riro is a student at an art college, but she believes she lacks the talent to truly succeed as an artist. Entering her life through a series of coincidences is Karaba Jo. To Riro's astonishment, Jo has an exceptional ability to draw the "real" self of the people/object he draws. His artwork draws attention to the finest details of his subject, bringing to light the truth behind each individual.

From Be Beautiful:

Ryuya was only trying to finish his University courses so he could get started with his life. Everything was going along fine, until the wealthy and gorgeous Orito nominated Ryuya as the vice president of the prestigious Honors Society. Most people would jump at this opportunity, but Ryuya isn't interested, and Orito isn't backing down! It seems that campus politics and advanced studies aren't the only things on Orito's mind, and Ryuya is shocked to discover that his newfound suitor always gets what he wants...

A collection of oneshots.
• 777

• demande
About the worth of an object.

• Love Magnet / Koi-Onna
About the woman from "Multiplying Lights," "Infinite 20 Minutes," and ".925."

• the OL cafe

• Roulette
Two women find a way to pass the time while waiting to cross the street.

• Mio Post
The protagonist wants to find out more about a woman she sees on the train.

• Parfum
A woman distracts her lover.

• P. V.
About an indecisive woman.

• Mannequin
An artist who makes mannequins seems too closely attached to her work.

• Baby You
A woman considers whether to date her co-worker.

• To Meet
A sumptuous story of the relationship of two women. What is it “to meet”? What does “each other” mean?

• Topaze
Two women remember a certain dessert.

• Infinite 20 Minutes
A woman has a lover who comes very infrequently. When the woman finds out that the lover loves Marlboros, she stocks up on them in an attempt to make her lover visit more frequently.

• Multiplying Lights
A simple lighter sheds light on a relationship between two women.

• .925
A woman proposes to her lover, but?

• Up and Down
A college student gets to know her new neighbor.

• helter-skelter
A sequel to "Up and Down." The neighbors decide to go to a public bath.

1-2) Kumo no Uede Kiss wo Shiyou
Young, earnest flight attendant finds himself attracted by the dashing pilot... whose charm also makes the young uke insecure. Will this sex-based relationship survive? Also, why is the dashing pilot kissing someone else after sleeping with the uke?

3-4) Zettai Fukujuu
On the outside Nachi is a student living with his cousin Shinya for free in exchange he's the "maid". What no one knows, not even his friend Kanda, is that he's also Shinya's sex partner. With Shinya's rude, arrogant behavior to Nachi how long will this "master" and "servant" relationship last? How long will Nachi be able to keep the truth about his relationship from Kanda?

5) Kumo no Uede Kiss wo Shiyou extra

Collection of 7 short stories revolving around an all-girl's school.

From Lililicious:

• Tomodachi ja Nakute mo (Even if We're Not Friends)
"Even if We're not Friends," is about two girls who were friends in junior high but end up going to different high schools.

• Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Natsu (The Summer Closest to Heaven)
Tells the story of a ghost who accidentally possesses a girl, then takes advantage of the situation to interact with the woman she loves.

• Kiss to Koi to Oujisama (A Kiss, Love, and a Prince)
Takes place in the same setting as "Even if We're Not Friends," but centers around different characters. The main character is kissed by her sempai, who is playing opposite her in the school play, and freaks out because she always imagined her first kiss would be with a boy, preferably a dashing prince.

• Itsuka no Kono Koi (This Love from I Can't Remember When)
Tells the story of one girl's unrequited love.

• Kuchibiru ni Cherries (Cherries For Your Lips)
Tells the story of a girl who's in love with her best friend.

• Kusuriyubi ni Kiss Shitara (If I Kiss Her Ring Finger)
Nana wants to take things farther with Hitomi, but Hitomi doesn't seem interested. Meanwhile, Nana's failed her midterms, and she uses the make-up tests as an excuse to avoid Hitomi.

• Honto no Kimochi (Real Love)
Michiru confesses her love to her sempai and asks her out.