Dazed and confused, Chihiro awakes on a pile of garbage with memories of wedding still fresh in his mind. When out of the blue a young man named Keito appears before him. Instantly, he then recalls the night he spent with this person. The booze! The hotel! The punch to his face! Chihiro may not have a place to call home currently and Keito may not be a good person by any means, but maybe the two of them could be happy together.
'Don't tell me you actually believe Asami is in love with you?' The gorgeous and devious Fei Long has kidnapped Akihito and taken him all the way to Hong Kong!
A Strange & Mystifying Story, Vol. 1 (A Strange and Mystifying Story, #1)
by Tsuta Suzuki
Akio Yamane’s bloodline is cursed! Will his hot guardian deity break the curse…or merely his heart in the process? Akio Yamane falls terminally ill, presumably from his family’s curse. Remembering his grandfather’s final words about their family protector, he follows the old man's instructions out of desperation and accidentally summons a god who promises to cure him—albeit in a rather odd and intimate manner! Akio Yamane’s bloodline is cursed! Or at least that’s what his relatives would hav...
Candy Color Paradox, Vol. 6 (Candy Color Paradox, #6)
by Isaku Natsume
Reporter Onoe and photographer Kaburagi constantly bicker and argue on their stakeouts, but will their antagonistic behavior paradoxically evolve into something sweeter? Satoshi Onoe, a reporter for a weekly magazine, has a new stakeout partner, and he’s anything but thrilled about it. Photographer Motoharu Kaburagi’s unconventional reporting methods and overall bad attitude are enough to drive Onoe insane. But the more the two work together, the closer they get. Ready to take their relationsh...
When a playboy falls for a nerd, chemistry results in an explosive reaction! Playboy Maya catches studious Nemugasa cheating on a test, and to ensure his silence, Maya blackmails Nemugasa into doing whatever he wants! But is this merely just a ruse so Maya can spend more alone time with him? Maya’s new neighbour ends up being one of Nemugasa’s cram-school students, and he just heard Nemugasa and Maya going at it all night! Mortified, Nemugasa avoids staying at Maya’s place, and when he final...
Sometimes a song can save your life. Love of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again. As the band races toward their first live concert, Mafuyu struggles to write lyrics for their new song but can’...
Therapy Game Restart, Vol. 1 (Therapy Game Restart, #1)
by Meguru Hinohara
Sparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment—in both work and love! From a forgotten one-night stand to a plan for revenge, Shizuma and Minato have been through it all. But now that they’re officially a couple, new challenges await, and their fledgling relationship must learn to soar! Shizuma and Minato are officially a couple. But Shizuma, now a resident veterinarian, is so busy he barely has time to catch his breath, let alone go on...
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 12 (The World's Greatest First Love, #12)
A fresh start turns sour after a manga editor's new boss turns out to be his ill-fated first love! When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? Manga editor Ritsu Onodera continues working under the guiding hand of his boss and first love, Masamune Takano. After the department’s f...
Finder Deluxe Edition: Beating of My Heart, Vol. 9 (Finder Deluxe Edition, #9)
by Ayano Yamane
Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Akihito Takaba takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader—the handsome, enigmatic Ryuichi Asami—in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba...
Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game! School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Another summer has passed, and fall’s arrival brings with it the excitement of the school’s culture festival! It’s fun event after fun event, with Karino and Azusa cosplaying, Kuze joining a band, and Atsumu discovering his feminine side. But while everyone is enjoying...
In the title story, Masato Karashima is a transporter, a man paid to smuggle anything from guns to drugs to people. When he's hired by yakuza gang member Masaki Hozumi, he finds himself attracted to the older man, and what starts out as a business transaction quickly spirals into a cat-and-mouse game of lust and deception. In Emotion Spectrum, a high-school student tries to be a good wingman for a classmate, with an unexpected result, while Reply is told from the alternating perspectives of an e...
Sometimes a song can save your life. Love of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again. Ritsuka Uenoyama is bored with it all—with school, with his basketball club, and even with his one true passion...
The prequel to the popular yakuza rom-com Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato! A yakuza head finds himself ensnared in the unwavering attentions of a sometimes impetuous but always cunning schemer. If being yakuza doesn’t get him killed, his new lover just might! Akitora chases after Matsumi, who’s in possession of his son and Uichi. The long-standing feud between brothers is finally put to an end, and Uichi, who has now accepted he’ll never be part of Akitora’s family, spends a sad fina...
Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. One day he meets Kurose, a therapist who offers to take him through a ten-step program to cure him of his compulsion. As the two go through each of the ten steps, Shirotani’s attraction to his counselor grows. At the mercy of Kurose’s hands and words, Shirotani finally hears the full reason Kurose fell in love with him. The truth is such a surprise that Shirotani runs away from him in shock, and it isn’t long before his bo...
Izumi Sena is an average guy born into a family of famous celebrities. A college student and total otaku, he works hard every day with the goal of someday becoming a manga creator. Mega otaku Izumi and famous actor Ryoma have finally confirmed their feelings for one another. Izumi successfully makes his debut in the entertainment industry, and everything seems to be smooth sailing in both his public and private life. However, as Izumi continues to do unexpectedly well in his new career, Ryoma...
Awkward Yoshida's life got flipped upside down when the hottest guy in school started hanging around him. Sato could have any girl in class, so why is he so hung up on the short and ugly Yoshida? Is it because of his dark past, which he refuses to talk about? And is Yoshida finally ready to admit that he likes Sato as well…?
Kouichi and Caius have been caught up in a beastman’s trap! While traveling through Foval looking for the illusive Raisa fruit that will cure Kouichi of his raging illness, Caius certainly doesn’t expect an ambush. Some shady beastmen think they’ll be an easy heist, but unfortunately for them, stealing Kouichi away was the worst choice these thieves could ever make. As a captured Kouichi still suffers through the unbearable heats brought on by the karina fruit, he’s left to wonder - will he and...
When editor Uruno finds himself reunited with a former lover, the accompanying rumors causes complications at work. When Uruno tries to turn down taking on this man as his professional responsibility, things go from bad to worse. His job threatened, he has to go along with the boss' wishes. Is this going to make the rumors worse and, more to the point, is there any truth to what is being said?
Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1 (Starting with a Kiss, #1)
by Youka Nitta
Toru, the son of a yakuza boss, is sent into exile on a deserted island for his own protection during a gang feud. Fiery and impetuous, he isn't thrilled to be sidelined when he'd rather be in the fight, and is even less thrilled that Mutsumi, son of the gang's second in command, is going with him. The serious, studious Mutsumi is Toru's opposite in every way, and it doesn't take long before the sparks between them begin to fly!
Embracing Love, Vol. 1 (Embracing Love (2-in-1), #1) (Embracing Love, #1)
by Youka Nitta
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 to decide 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...
Candy Color Paradox, Vol. 4 (Candy Color Paradox, #4)
by Isaku Natsume
Reporter Onoe and photographer Kaburagi constantly bicker and argue on their stakeouts, but will their antagonistic behavior paradoxically evolve into something sweeter? Satoshi Onoe, a reporter for a weekly magazine, has a new stakeout partner, and he’s anything but thrilled about it. Photographer Motoharu Kaburagi’s unconventional reporting methods and overall bad attitude are enough to drive Onoe insane. But the more the two work together, the closer they get. Onoe and Kaburagi’s relation...
Sometimes a song can save your life. Love of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again. Now that Given has an offer to record their debut album, each of the band’s members must decide whether to get...
A wholesome Boys Love rom-com between a handsome but oblivious mob boss and his young, simplehearted but moody second-in-command! Absence makes the heart grow fonder after mob boss Sawatari kicks his right-hand man, Kashima, out of the family. Free of the previous ties that bound them, their relationship begins to undergo changes that trigger a realization... Sawatari finally notices that what he’s feeling toward his second-in-command is love! Things seem like they might be too awkward to go o...
What happens when roommates-turned-lovers turn into viral sensations? And what if your happily-ever-after has an expiration date...? It’s been three months since roommates Mao and Hisashi took their relationship to the next level, and Mao couldn’t be more in love…or more nervous that he’s not doing enough to keep his experienced partner satisfied. Just when it seems like he may have figured things out, the film club’s movie goes viral, and suddenly everyone wants a piece of its breakaway star:...