TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

The bright spot in Futaba's lonely childhood was Yuki, a pretty boy who helped him when he was lost and would magically appear to relieve his tears. One day, Futaba, sad at his parents continual neglect runs away and asks Yuki, "Do you hate me too?" Yuki responds with a kiss and then disappears. Years later his father announces that his brother, Kazuyuki, from a previous marriage will be living with them. Yuki has returned to Futaba but the gentle and kind boy of the past has been replaced by a cold and beautiful stranger.

From Nakama: One day, a couple who have been dating for a good while, decide to spice it up with role-play. In order to break down their old patterns using role-playing, cosplaying apparel has been procured – and what a cute policeman short shorts and maid skirt costume set it is! Can the perverted policeman and the rugged, manly maid reaffirm and recapture love through beating hearts and coyness!?

Okabe Shouichi, deputy manager of the business department, is forced along with all of the employees to convert their business into a maid anime cosplay café. During this awkward stage, he has to deal with Kobayashi, who tries to hit on him at every moment possible. Will Okabe finally give in to Kobayashi?

Sex and an insider perspective in exchange for a place to stay. That's the deal young prostitute Bun strikes with jaded detective Daisuke. But how long can their relationship last when they’re both insisting that it's Not/Love? Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: 1) Are You Enemy? 2) Not Love *licensed -- Not/Love dj - The reason why we live together -- Not/Love dj - Dog Days -- Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations 3) Heat (MIYAMOTO Kano) 4) Under the Skin the ones on ( -- ) are doujinshis..they give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

Yokami Futsu, or Fu-chan as he is commonly known, was brought up by his grandfather after his father died. But now his grandfather had also died – leaving behind a large amount of debt. At the funeral, his grandfather’s cousin (who looks uncannily like grandpa himself!) suddenly appears and declares that he wants to take care of him. Together, they start living in a dilapidated, run down house and Fu-chan is forbidden from entering some of the other parts of the house. One night, he encounters a mysterious handsome man at the house and instantly gets the feeling that he had seen him before – even though the man outright denies it himself when asked. Add into that his cousin’s odd and ridiculous behaviour that strongly reminds Fu of his carefree grandfather, and the wild rumours flying around, Fu becomes very suspicious. Also what are all those dreams that he had having for long time now, dreams that seem like it had really happened to him rather than just some outright, random dreams…? And who really is that man that Fu had encountered that night and why does he get such strong feelings when he is around him?

From Art of Life: For no apparent reason, Hirai -- the year's top student -- found it difficult to maintain his focus durning Onoda's class, thus created a headache of an experience. And Onoda, whom was confronted by Hirai saying "This way I can be alone with Sensei," will...?

A young man, Hanabishi Nao who is blessed with the phenomenal capability to sense the coming danger, was employed to work for Takashino Kazusa as a bodyguard, the son of a prosperous family. Nao, however isn't suited for such a job due to his adorable looks. Instead of treating Nao like a defender, Kazusa thinks of making Nao his "pet". But just what kind of "pet" is Nao? Submissive? Domineering?

Haruya, a magazine article writer, is constantly frustrating his editors with his lack of inspiration. His calm, quite life is spent in a house away from the city. However, upon meeting a shy boy undressing on the beach, their lives become linked. An unusual relationship follows that will ultimately be beneficial for the both of them. This is in a series of four, that are sequels or direct spin-offs. The list is as follows: 1. Te wo Tsunaide, Sora wo 2. Amayakana Toge 3. Aisanai Otoko 4. Vanilla Star

Compilation of short stories: 1) 1000 Years, I Love Hakua is sent into the mountains by the village to kill a ferocious tiger that has been attacking villages. The tiger, mistaking him for a girl, drags Hakua into the mountains to become his mate. Love soon blossoms as Hakua must teach this half human creature the meanings of his new found emotions. 2) 1000 Years, I Love Extra Their love going strong, Hakua decides to go back to the village. Naturally Youko tags along and runs into some trouble in the human world. 3) Lying Words Honest Kiss A slave merchant Kouhaku steals a beautiful boy Enji to sell him to a public house. Little did he know that the boy wouldn��™t mind at all. 4) Fallen Warrior A doctor��™s apprentice Suiki finds a wounded samurai in the forest and takes him to his home to treat. The samurai Genka is really bad-tempered and the boy has bad history with samurai. 5) The Flower of Love Story about an artist Sekka and a beautiful boy Joka he saves who later comes to serve as his model. 6) The Path of Pure Love

Megane Yoshino Kei has always admired Kuga Masato's violent fighting style. So when Yoshino gets a chance with the object of his desires, it's a dream come true. But do they really have a relationship, or is it all just sex?

From Must Be Endless: The popular boy in class and a boy who plays the devil’s advocate (has a girlfriend).

From Echochi Scans: Isa is sick and tired of confronting his tenant, Hasegawa-san who is an author, to pick up after himself and pay his rent. With the second last of his tenant leaving, Isa’s suddenly stuck with a dilemma on whether or not to continue renting the place out or sell it. But, a visit to a local bookstore maybe change his perspective and bring more excitement to his mundane daily life…

The Arume, a dominating alien race of female humanoids (alien lesbians) has conquered Earth. With total control over the world they have begun live experiments on humans.One day, out of the blue, a girl that Shouta Yanami has never seen before in his life arrived at his house asking to have sex with him. How will this end for Shouta Yanami?

Shou is the illegitimate son who is mistreated by his family, while Takashi is clearly the favored son. Shou is being "used" by Takashi, but Takashi's fiance has fallen for Shou. Feels like a shoujo manga, but with a little bit of yaoi mixed in. There is a sequel to this manga called :Zensoukyoku it has not been scanlated yet.

From Echochi Scans: Kikuchi woke up one fine morning to a message from his ex-girlfriend telling him that she was seeing someone else. Having to go to work after such a crappy experience, he was faced with his uni friend, Sera’s boyfriend, Akaboshi who was also his adorable student. Usually Akaboshi’s rather stoic and aloof but in front of Sera, he just brimmed with so much happiness. Sadly, Sera harboured a secret that will threaten their relationship and poor Kikuchi, being Sera’s good friend, knew about it is caught in between. It didn’t help that Kikuchi’s falling for his student too…

From Nakama: During a time when I didn't know anything, there was still my beloved Hiro-kun. Leaving me with childhood memories, he moved far away... Time has passed since then, once again the boy of my memories has returned to this town, Hayashida has completely changed and...?!

Miogi tries to take his life after hearing his lover is engaged.

From Attractive Fascinante: Tsukishiro wanted to know if he's gay. He met his subordinate, Asahina, when he went to a gay pub. Things happened and they finally confessed their love for each other.

Story of landscape gardener Ono Hiroshi, 29 years old (187cm) and tax office worker Kumedera Katsuya, 27 years old (154cm). Kumedera met Ono while he was attending the Free Municipal Tax Consultation. As Ono was totally his type, he called out to him, and after discussing tax matters, he invited him to go out for drinks. After a one-night stand or so they thought, they began dating. We follow their relationship with aggressive seme Kumedera, who insists that Ono is his "WOMAN", and goes as far as treating him as one, (even though both admitted being gay). On the other hand, we have Ono who can't seem to be able to refuse anything to his dear lover, especially when it comes to sex!!!

Collection of oneshots: 1) Koi no Melody Hitotsu 2) Sore Demo Anata ga Suki Dakara 3) Teku Teku 4) Tote Tote 5) one by one 6) Ame mo Yora 7) Kimi Nashi ja Irarenai 8) Sensei, Ano Ne

1) The scoop of justice Eiichi Sada enters the newspaper club as soon as he enters high school. His partner, Akira, looks terrifying but mentally he is very kind. One day, Eiichi witnesses the love affair of two homosexual students and takes a picture of it. Akira then takes a shot of Eiichi's nude form in order to make Eiichi learn the significance of reporting. 2) My only scoop Eiichi knows Akira's father is a journalist. But Akira asks Eiichi to keep quiet. 3) Selfish scoop The police gets Akira mixed up with a sexual molester who uses a secret camera and arrests him. Eiichi asks Akira's father to help. 4) The true scoop Akira and Eiichi find stray kitties. 5) Obedient scoop Extra story : Haretara ii Na (Tell me Clearly) A student who likes rainy days loves his best friend who is an outdoor type.

From The Back Door: After being ridiculed by his younger sister, the rather disappointing Sakura decides to take a leaf out of an otome manual and, in hopes of becoming popular with the ladies, learn to become a sparkling prince. Even though he meant to charm a girl's heart, he instead reels in a male teenager named Jun...?!

High-school student Kazuki begins a casual sexual relationship with an older man after meeting in a bar. He becomes addicted to the affection but is perplexed by the indifference of his partner. Meanwhile, Kazuki's mother has decided to remarry Akira, the nicest guy you could imagine... unfortunately his brother Reiji just happens to be Kazuki's cold-hearted playmate.

Growing up in a single parent household with an abusive father, Sora always took comfort in knowing that his best friend and neighbor Tetsuya is always there for him. Their relationship has always been a close one, but when they realize they're beginning to develop feelings for each other beyond the boundaries of "best friends", Tetsuya starts to avoid Sora all together.Will they be able to regain the comfortable friendship they once shared? Or will it all fall apart?