SLICE OF LIFE

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. On a summer day, what makes a girl go for a watermelon...? 

In an attempt to rally against his “no longer human” nature, shut-in Shoutarou Kominami manages to rouse himself out of his house to secure gainful employment. In a stroke of good fortune, he ends up getting hired by a psychologist who’s promised to help him cast off the shackles of his shlocken personality! If it sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is. Shoutarou’s new “psychologist” employer is actually just a gag manga artist content to exploit this pathetic soul for story ideas!

Short stories about Asari, a lazy, greedy, gluttonous, mischief-making elementary school girl.

Maria is a sweet country girl who goes to Tokyo to honor a favor for her late grandmother. Waiting for her at her destination--the Rosy Convenience Store in Masakigaoka--are the Tomekichi brothers, struggling with an increasingly semile grandfather, a clueless father, and a family business on the verge of bankruptcy. All seems hopeless, until Maria turns up on their doorstep, to the dismay of one brother in particular. To complicate matters, there are moody customers, ever-present food issues, and a shady inspector ready to strike at any moment. Will Maria be able to save this little convenience store? Or is it doomed to fold? A fun story that deals with life, love and lunch, "Maria, the Convenience Store Girl" will make you feel warm inside, and maybe even a bit hungry!

A highschool girl and her silly emperor penguin, enough said

An ordinary Japanese high school student takes home an abandoned supernatural cat left in a cardboard box. Maybe he shouldn't have meddled with kitties beyond human comprehension—after all, it had tentacles where its whiskers should have been! But it's too late! --- With no Elder Sign on the cat door, soon the pick of the Mythos litter starts to invade his house, as furry and feline versions of Hastur, Yog-Sothoth, Nyarlathotep, and other adorable Lovecraftian horrors blast his mind, whisper impossible secrets, and generally get underfoot!

This is a collection of short one- or two-chapter stories, each with a fairly off-beat nature and quite idiosyncratic art.Story 1: Closing DayTwo guys become fast friends due to their mutual love for gaming, until one of them begins to want something else entirely...

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A girl with the ability to read minds wants to "shut up" the boy sitting next to her.

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Takaba, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat that needs help and rushes it to an animal hospital…where he falls in love at first sight with Baba, the director. Trying to get closer to him, Takaba gets a job there, and Baba's flirtatious behavior inflames his feelings till he can no longer repress them… A slow burn age-gap BL story about a straightforward younger veterinarian and his complicated boss!

“You’re that nanashi, right?! Then you should take this game seriously!” With the username "nanashi," Fumiya Tomozaki is the number one player in Japan in the online game "Attack Family," also known as "Tackfam." Despite having such a prestigious title, he struggles in high school due to a lack of social skills. He blames the perplexing mechanics and unjust rules of life for his lack of friends, forcing him to give up and consider himself the lowest-tier character in the "game." Fumiya was surprised to learn the identity of the number two Tackfam player after a fateful encounter—a popular, clever, and outgoing female classmate of his, Aoi Hinami. Aoi was taken aback to learn that the inept Fumiya was behind the username "nanashi," and she became determined to assist him in winning the "greatest game of all." With Aoi's help, Fumiya begins to progress in the wonderful "game of life" by overcoming the harsh challenges of social interaction and human relationships.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. "Beyond the Stars," the prequel to Morishima Akiko's The Conditions For Paradise, is about how Sarina and Sumi first became more than friends.This oneshot is actually chapter 2 of "Rakuen no Jouken".

Contents:1) Lovers and SoulsTooru Shinomiya is a young college student who models for photography students. After sleeping with one of his clients for money, he becomes a gay prostitute because he doesn't care enough about his body. However, he's starting to fall for his sempai, the man with whom he first slept. Can this student, Satoshi Matsouka, save him? This tragic story also involves Hikaru Taira. Also, Tooru and Atori meet. Prequel to Rules 01. (Part of Rules series (loosely connected): see Rules for series timeline).2) VanityAfter the events of Lovers and Souls, Tooru is still deeply heartbroken. Trying to find solace in Hikaru, Tooru challenges the terms of their friendship. But can he handle the consequences? Originally a doujinshi, part of Rules series.3) Sleeping Beauty - Matsuoka sees Tooru for the first time.4) Eternal Moon - In their last year of high school, Akihiko Nozaki admits to his best friend Kai that he's gay. Kai is stunned but it doesn't change their friendship, but Kai's curiosity is aroused and he begins to see Noza (Nozaki) differently.5) Tomorrow's Sky - Sequel to Eternal Moon, told more from Nozaki's point of view. Nozaki isn't sure whether to trust that his relationship with Kai will last, since he's even been dumped by gay men before. What's to keep a guy who wasn't even gay from breaking up with him?

A collection of love stories between normal yet extraordinary people.Ch01-05: An Unbelievable StoryCh06-13: One Step, Three StepsCh14: SecretCh15-22: ReturnCh23-24: BallerinoCh25-31: Same AgeCh32-34: Not LonelyCh35-36: KnockCh37-38: ManitoCh38.5: Illustration (New Year Special)Ch39-41: ManheimCh42-45: Secret Extra StoriesCh46: FetishCh47-48: Manito Extra StoriesCh49: Same Age Extra StoryEpilogue

The serious committee president Yoka, and the impudent yankii, Igarashi. They begin a secret relationship, and their slightly mischievous, healing, sweet love is not to be missed!

Eunhee is a rich superstar suffering from ennui. Gain is a homeless vagabond with the face of an innocent child. By a whimsical twist of fate and a moment of caprice, they find themselves sharing Eunhee's cozy bachelor's pad. A wealthy heartthrob so fastidious that even love couldn't dent his armor, has suddenly agreed to give succor to a jobless drifter who can't even make proper tea. Eunhee's apartment is big enough for two, but there is only one bed, the nights have grown cold, and snuggling next to the oblivious Eunhee's warm body seems to be the only cure to Gain's recurring insomnia. Soon Eunhee and Gain are sharing the warmth of their dreams, and Eunhee feels his innermost self being transformed.

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The many different stories between two lovers—a normal young man and a outgoing, passionate friend-come-lover.

High schooler Maika Sakuranomiya can’t seem to land a part time job, so when an opportunity comes knocking, she is up for anything. Waitressing at a cute cafe—sounds perfect! The manager demands that each waitress adopt a quirk in their service? Not a problem. Maika’s ready to act flirty, or hot-and-cold, or like a little sister, or…sadistic!? Oh. That might be a tough one for our cheery and caring heroine! The original manga behind the popular anime!

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Jeongseo and Songju have been each other's solace since childhood—best friends and first loves bound by an unspoken promise. After losing her mother, Jeongseo’s life takes a darker turn when her father remarries. She is forced to live under the same roof as her cold stepmother Mira and jealous stepsister Yuri, who resent and abuse her at every turn. While Songju, the son of a powerful conglomerate chairman, cherishes Jeongseo with genuine love, Yuri becomes obsessed with him, determined to tear them apart no matter the cost. As their bond deepens, so does the malice surrounding them. In a world where jealousy festers and cruelty is masked by elegance, Jeongseo and Songju’s innocent love stands fragile—threatened by the very people meant to be family. Their story begins with warmth, but fate seems poised to lead them into tragedy.

It's Christmas Eve -- and the three protagonists have plans of sort -- but things don't quite work out as expected.

We have been together since childhood, and even now we are still close friends. I have always loved you but now that you are leaving me behind, what do I do? 

Ishikawa feels that his relationship with Yamaguchi has entered a stale period. Why is Yamaguchi ignoring him, and how can he get the spark back?

Sorako is getting a bento made by a girl who is good at cooking, Inari. What led to her getting such a delicious-looking lunchbox made for her...? Read Inari no Ongaeshi on manhuascan

Meet Natsumi Harukawa, a young office lady. During work, she is asocial and constantly looks cranky. However, the truth is that Harukawa-san is simply very hungry, and spends her time after work eating delicious foods. Artist’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriharasachiko

Thien lives a very interesting life being 6 foot 8. 

A collection of short stories:The Distant Dawn - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 Issue 34The Steel Queen - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 April 28th Extra EditionEscape from the Wastelands - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 Issue 39Funeral Convoy - Monthly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1976 MarchA Call from Afar - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1978 September 15th Extra EditionWhiteout - Weekly Manga Action (Futabasha) 1979 Super Fiction August 31 Extra EditionAmazons of the River - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1977 September 10th Extra EditionThe Carneades Plan - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1976 August 20th Extra EditionAlgae (Part 1) - Monthly Bears’ Club (Shueisha) 1990 AugustAlgae (Part 2) - Monthly Bears’ Club (Shueisha) 1990 SeptemberLightning Strike - Monthly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 AugustEmperor of Winter - Young Magazine (Kodansha) 1996 JulyOne Day In The Life of Ivan Dejavu - Business Jump (Shueisha) 1986 MarchAlice (Part 1) - Comic Tom (Shio Shuppansha) 1985 AugustAlice (Part 2) - Comic Tom (Shio Shuppansha) 1985 SeptemberAlice (Part 3) - Comic Tom (Shio Shuppansha) 1985 OctoberThe Distant Dawn won the 9th Tezuka Prize in 1975.

Tasuku is in love with his “cool and mysterious” neighbor, Shia. She’s three years older than him, a big film buff, and doesn’t like him back. The two get together to watch movies every Wednesday, but no matter how many times Tasuku attempts to use these meetups to profess his love for her, Shia sends him right back into the friend zone. Can Tasuku prove himself a mature and capable boyfriend? And what secrets is Shia hiding behind her smiley demeanor?

This is a story about a high school boy who is afraid of big tits and gets caught up with the new transfer student with big tits!

Yui Kawahara is a 30-year old office lady with a lot of worries on her mind. She finds comfort in her strange "pet," Gau.

Kaoru Yumeno is a very popular writer who draws exquisite, delicate romances starring beautiful maid protagonists. But in real life, Kaoru couldn't be any further from the truth - she's absolutely incapable of cleaning up! One day, she thinks she's getting her new robotic vacuum cleaner, but instead she gets... a cute robotic vacuum cleaner... girl?

A collection of short stories.1) Love Dancing Beneath My EyelidsCollege student Numakami has known for a long time that his classmate Mahara is in love with him. But Mahara is pure, innocent - and still a virgin. For some inexplicable reason, this makes Numakami feel annoyed at being the object of his affections.2) She's MissingYanagi is in love with Kobayashi, who can't seem to stop talking about Adachi - a girl in their class. What will become of these three teenagers and their complex relationship?3) Minun MusiikkiA quiet pianist and an obnoxious, outspoken cellist often find themselves alone in the music room together...4) Yes It's MeThe story revolves around Toma, who is head-over-heels in love... with himself! However, so is everyone else around him; and he knows that his business partner and old friend, Enoki, is no exception. Toma doesn't blame him. After all, he is only the most brilliant, beautiful, and all-around perfect person to ever walk the face of the Earth! Who wouldn't fall for him? Weirdly enough, Enoki is convinced that Toma returns his feelings. But they should both know by now that there's no one he loves more than himself... right?5) Yes It's You6) Loathe!7) Dreams Unfold at Night8) Yes That's It

From Must Be Endless:It started from “Love”. A man who confessed his love to another man. A man and woman who enjoy talking about shared hobbies. A woman waiting to meet up with someone. At a certain café, three different groups coincidentally come together. Two of the part timers there also get involved, and small dramas ensue. Yamashita Tomoko’s worlds, created with her wit and ability to make touching stories, are now available in this treasure trove of her works. In addition to her title work, there are six unpublished stories and extras!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. An upright and cleanhanded person, Kusakabe has no experience in dating. Wishing for sexual desire and love to go into ruin, he keeps his distance away from them. However one day, a cute neighbour, Hiragi-san, appears before him and asks him to hand over his used tissues to her!? And so begins the story of a serious guy and a neighbour succubus, a oneshot heart thumping comedy!!

Nobuo is an ordinary salaryman with a dark secret-his wife is an alien! Despite her tentacle hair and tendency to shoot beams from her eyes, he wouldn't trade her for anything. Love knows no bounds in this extraterrestrial romantic comedy!

Ten Serizawa has a two-hour commute through the mountains to high school every day, so she can't spend much time hanging out with her friends in the afternoon. She decides to move into the local boardinghouse, where one of her friends and three other boys are living. Ten's friends consider her to be as oblivious as a rock when it comes to noticing boys and falling in love, but will she be able to keep her calm and steady heart in her new living situation?

Hachisuke is a cat humanoid living in a world where humans and cats coexist. But Hachisuke is withdrawn and has difficulty being loved by humans. After all, cats are still treated as cute "objects" for humans. See the world through Hachisuke's eyes as he tries to fit into modern society and endure the prejudice that comes with being different.

You're loved by such an honest girl, doesn't that make you even the slightest bit happy!? That such a flirty Kouhai would follow you around all the time!? A sweet (sort of) rom-com with a self proclaimed devil-type kouhai, dying for attention! Futahara Touka, a childhood friend's younger sister, and a self proclaimed annoying little devil-type kouhai who enrolled in the same highschool. Apparently, she's also a "Self-proclaimed Senpai-worshipping beauty" And that little devil type (?) beautiful kouhai yet again came to pick me up early in the morning "Senpai! Let's hold hands! Warm me up!" Only I, however, know that she's actually the naive, shy type that blushes just from holding hands, and gets extremely flustered inside while teasing me.. The show she puts on as the little-devil-character is just an act in order to get closer to me. And that she doesn't like me-- yet.

Why does he keep glaring at me? Is it out of hate, or...

A super-short oneshot from the creator of Aho Girl, and Mangaka-san to Assistant-san.

Chapter 1 in Naver's 2024 Rookie Short Story Collection (2024 루키 단편선).

Seven boys. Best friends. Their fates intertwined through the good times together, but also the tough times, as they have gone their separate ways and suffered greatly as a result. When all is almost lost for these boys, one is given a special chance to go back in time and help his friends fix the mistakes that led them down this path. He’ll do anything to save them, but can he? Or is he too late?

The world's largest collection of used bookstores, Kanda-Jinbōchō. There begins the story of the unforgettable days the three Karakida sisters spend surrounded by the scent of used books when they inherit the used bookstore their grandfather left behind.

While on his way to meet some friends, Kang Hada meets Yuri, the girl of his dreams. She’s beautiful, kind, and a fan of the hottest boy band around. To win her heart, Hada decides to join in on the hype! He’s buying albums, going to live performances, and even joining a fan club! But as the two get to know each other, Hada struggles with how to break the truth to Yuri. Meanwhile, Yuri has some challenges of her own... How long will Hada’s luck last? Or, more importantly, will he win Yuri’s love?

Six stories of love and sweetness. 1) Sickness of the First Love - After a car accident Ayase begins to see hallucinations of his first love,Haigo, who died as the young man he was. An operation is supposed to fix the problem, but doesn't. Seeing a youn

Meet Asakura Hiragi, president and designer of a clothing company and his six beautiful children who are also his models for his clothing company. The volume is about their father, Kaede, Tsubaki and Himawari's budding and turbulent relationship with thei