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In the Fuhoni! (Unwilling!) series: V.1 - Fuhoni! Hikawa Chihiro had always been a flirt until he met his match, Jyounouchi Haruhisa. Being the older one, he wanted to change the fact that he was the one being held. While having internal conflict, the appearance of a new younger rival, Koide, made Hikawa realized he had to be honest with himself or to risk losing Jyounouchi. What would he do? V.2 - Ran The continuation of Hikawa and Jyounouchi. What happened when Jyounouchi nii-san tried to break them up? When Hikawa found that Jyounouchi's new neighbor, Toba Kouhei, was his ex-classmate, he refused to go to Jyounouchi's place again. Toba asked Hikawa to join him as his business partner. What would Hikawa do? V.3 - Goku

1,2) The Perfect Wife Teshima could never resist his adorable kouhai Yuuichi; he always ended up buying him things and lending him money. Yuuichi moved away a year ago, but now he's back and Teshima's just happy to spend time with him again. But are they picking up right where they left off? Can Yuuichi really be that dense? 3)Sweet Pain Islander Mihama spends most of his time alone, so when klutzy vacationer Kunitsu stumbles into his life, Mihama doesn't expect much from him. Kunitsu's kind nature draws him in, but vacation's always have to end... 4,5)Love and Smile Intense Kuramochi and push-over Kao are unlikely friends and roommates. When Kuramochi feels Kao drifting away, he pulls him tighter. Kao doesn't ever protest, but he's spending more and more time away from home... 6)Please Give Me Your Hand When Sonoda gets a girlfriend, lonely Mizuno still travels to the places they used to hang out at. Including the restaurant where he's noticed by waiter Nomiya.

Set in Japan during the '20s, Mitsuyaku is the story of two childhood friends from very different walks of life who grow up to become lovers. Yuuichi is an ambitious type from humble beginnings, working his way towards success. His beloved Iori is the scion of an important family -- a beautiful, dark-haired creature with a gentle nature. Unfortunately, one of the aspects of belonging to an important lineage is marriage. Will the hero have the guts to stay with the love of his life, or will he succumb to his family's pressure to shore up the dwindling finances by marrying rich?

In the gritty backstreets of Paris, Jin ekes out a living as an informant while his buddy, Mari, does business as a hitman. They‘ve been friends since they were brats, but Jin’s demanding behavior has Mari growing increasingly resentful. Even so, Mari can’t seem to cut his ties to Jin. Has their friendship lasted so long it’s become impossible to break? What will happen when Jin’s new live-in boyfriend ignores Mari’s warning about Jin’s carefree lifestyle…? Prequel: Koujitsusei no Tobira

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: When Tanami Riku's father died in a traffic accident, he was left all alone. Then suddenly a guy named Onikubo Nagi came and demanded to be his guardian in place of his father, who was actually Nagi's former teacher. Then he applied as Riku's homeroom teacher! He pushed himself into Riku's life without even asking for permission. Living with the Super Sadistic Teacher was unbelievably harsh. What exactly did Nagi want with Riku?

A reprint collection of 4 doujin with a special story drawn for the release of this book. 1) Otoyami no Mori - Yume no Koe While visiting the market one day, Doctor Ao happens upon a stand where they're selling demons and reluctantly purchases one as his own. Although the demon has been treated harshly in the past, he meets kindness at his new master's hands and comes to find peace with him. But when that peace is threatened can they find their way back to each other?! Or will the demon disappear for good?! 2) Yumeoi no Mori A wounded professor finds that when he awakes he is in the capture of a young demon. 3) Itsuwari no Mori Yuusa is the neglected only child of a wealthy woman, and the only kindness he received as a child was from one of her pet demons, Hugh. Yuusa's all grown up now, and can't understand Hugh's coldness towards him, so he often abuses Hugh to get his attention. But Yuusa's manipulation's go too far... 4) Yoru Utau Mori Continuation story about the characters from Yumeoi no Mori. 5) Mori ni Shizumu Tsuki

1) Pleasure in the Office 2) Love me Tell me 3) The Fine Line Between Love and Hate 5) A Miraculous Romance

Tougo confesses to his love of two and a half years Riku. Never thinking that the love would be reciprocated. Though, a question bothers him. If this was a movie, this would be the perfect point for the credits to roll and he'd rather they stay in this moment...than face an uncertain future. This drives him towards actions that he could later regret. Follow Tougo's and Riku's love.

From Fujoshi Bitches: Amano Yuusuke meets a strange man named Gill, on the night he felt like he’d been abandoned.

From Fantasyshrine: 1-3) The strong-willed Asahi and the easy-going Tetsuro have been close friends since kids. Now in high school, those two still “share” their bento (box lunch). However, Asahi is asked to stop bullying Tetsuro, “because he’s too nice to tell you his true feelings!” But is that really how Tetsuro feels about Asahi’s bullying—? 4) Follows Morio and Saeki-sensei from Vanilla

Kuraishi is the manager of an event company. Izumi is a worker from a plant maintenance company that services Kuraishi's firm. Kuraishi does not have a good impression of the blunt Izumi yet for some reason, he could not resist him. What would blossom between the twice-divorced Kuraishi and green-thumb Izumi?

The Intelligence and Analysis Bureau of the N country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is an organization that mainly conducts intelligence assessments. One of its missions is called “honey trap.” Male analysts in the ministry are divided into “male roles” and “female roles” – they then get paired up as “buddies” and carry out secret trainings night after night!! The chief analyst, Haryuu’s “buddy” is Todou Mao, a beauty who joined at the same time as him. During their first night of training, Haryuu loses his self-control because of Todou’s charm, and ever since then, their relationship has become awkward―?!

Love story between Atsurou and Taki. Atsu awakens with a man's coat covering him while he was sleeping at the library. The coat end been of the translator Taki. Later they meet again by conincidence, and Atsu requests Taki to stay for a night at his home, and his opinion of Taki begins to change....

A young man comes to Tokyo to become a poet (he actually composes a lot through the book!). But one can not support himself with poetry, so the hero works for a half-legal firm running all possible errands. In the process he meets a lot of people, both men and women, who are strangely interested not in his rhymes, but in his ...body! Absolutely lovely tragicomedy. ~by DaRyu Aida Rendou, ex-student and would-be poet, struggles to earn a living in the big city. As a talent scout for the adult video firm, M+ Productions, he hunts for potential actresses but it's not enough to pay the rent. So boss Nanazuka offers him extra cash to use his body to seduce men and women alike. Michiru, a spoilt young woman with Yakuza connections, comes up with what appears to be a perfect solution: she'll be Rendou's patron in return for him working as her full-time host. Will Rendou finally be able to write his poetry? Or will he end up corrupted by the amoral dog-eat-dog world around him? ~by Lyrebird (Half-Baked)

Two abandoned boys, Kyou and Toudou, were raised at an appalling orphanage where physical violence was a part of the day to day life. One day Kyou’s real mother came searching for him and took him away from this dreadful existence. The byproduct of a man and his mistress, Kyou’s mother was forced to give him away. Many years passed and Kyou Sugiura is now a successful prosecutor and pursing an investigation of government corruption involving a young parliamentarian named Tatsuki Toudou – the same Toudou that he grew up with in the orphanage. How the times have changed! Both men growing up in the present of uncertainty; to become, in the future, the height of success, and to stand on the opposite sides of the law. Kyou had never really forgotten Toudou, and Toudou had never really forgiven Kyou. The meeting between the two ambitious young men results in an unintended consequence that neither had been prepared for. In this stand off between the enforcer and the law maker, there is a past that binds them together. And it is the strength or weakness of this past that will determine the outcome of their duel. ***This volume contains the complete works of “The Judged” and “Spring Haze,” a short story involving Toudou’s assistant and ex-lover, Hachiko.***

A story about the Sexual Harassment Punisher, Sakakibara, and his assistants - how they ‘punish’ those around them. Some comedy and BSDM themes, plus drama and action.

Kinaga’s act of kindness and friendship is repaid in the most unexpected way. Yamashita Tomoko’s pre-debut work! - From Echochi Scans

Oozora Mugi's boyfriend S&M club manager Inutsuka Satomi likes to tie him up! Mugi's loves him, and has gotten used to the bondage, so when his mother starts talking about wedding and grandchildren, he doesn't know if he can leave Satomi and have a regular life. But Satomi has his own ideas on how to keep Mugi contained...

From Dangerous Pleasure: One evening, solo courier Ronet, a child who lost his home due to conflict, rescues the beautiful youth Bear from being raped by a neighborhood thug. Bear, completely ignorant of the real world, says he's headed to Ronet's homeland, now a cursed forest. Bear asks Ronet to act as his guide, but he refuses. Bear then transforms into a stuffed toy before Ronet's very eyes?!

[from Fantasy Shrine:] High School Senior, Yokozeki Haruhito has always been watching the teacher-in training, Arisawa Yuya. However, this doesn't go unnoticed by Yuya's cousin, Yuma. Yuma volunteered to be Yuya's substitute. Things started to escalate when one day Yuya walked in on them while they were kissing...

Delivery Cupid is a collection of six short stories. The title story is a romantic comedy about Tsubasa, who is half-human and half-cupid. In order to become a full cupid, he must successfully unite a couple. However, the target is an evil man named Norimasa who shows no love for anyone. When Tsubasa accidentally ends up as Norimasa's match, the trouble begins. Are Tsubasa and Norimasa attracted because of cupid magic, or is it true love? Contents: 1) Delivery Cupid (Takuhai Cupid) 2) Love♥Beam!- a student is given a magical gift that will make anyone fall in love with him. Should he use it on his handsome classmate? 3) Cinderfella: A Fairy Tale- poor paper delivery boy has always had a crush on the young master of the house. When he gets one night to be with his beloved will it be enough? 4) With You Forever (Forever With You)- a young boy in a hospital begins a friendship/romance with a death angel. 5) Ai Scream (Ice Scream)-A hot, hot summer has an ice cream vendor fantasizing about his cute customer. 6) Under the Star Light (Ooki na Yozora no Shita de) - A waiter is fired from his job in a fancy restaurant, and ends up spending an evening with a bum on the streets. 7) Delivery Cupid, Afterward- Does Tsubasa deserve a second chance? 8) Afterword *As listed in the American publication released in July 2007 by Boysenberry Books.* **The ones in bold have been scanlated!**

"I'm gonna take care of you forever...." College student Minami Shougo regularly visits the office of Kanbara Kenji, a designer prodigy he has been close to his entire life, and whom he loves. Ever since he was a child, Kenji has always been studious and selfish... And Shougo, despite being younger ends up taking care of him. Other than the main story, you'll also find a love story between reunited childhood friends, and a romance starting at a restaurant... This is a collection of dreamy love stories!

From Fantasy Shrine: The beautiful yet aloof Midori and the very outgoing Takahiro are college friends. One day, during a drinking party, Midori discovers the shocking truth that he’s actually gay from the observant Soejima-senpai. However, that doesn’t change Midori’s feeling of wanting to be with Takahiro. Besides the main story, this book also collects the extra chapter, “At Last, It Is Love”.

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