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[From Memory For You] : First volume : 1) The Rumored Couple (Uwasa no Futari) (3 chapters) : Aoyama and Akabane, the president and vice president of the student council, are such a good match (in the slashy way) that there're rumors around that they're an item. Though both of them were supposed to be 'normal', everything gets complicated when Aoyama suddenly kisses Akabane saying it was an "experiment". As the experiment escalates, their hearts begin to flutter and their everyday life is turned upside down. If this goes on the rumour'll prove to be true... but is it really okay if things turn out this way?! 2) A Drug Against Unrequited Love 3) Hanamaru Lunch 4) The First Walk 5) The First Assistance Volume 2 : 1) The Rumored Couple (Uwasa no Futari) (5 chapters) 2) Selfish Recipe 3) The Father's Diary 4) The Secretary's Diary From BLU Manga: High school students Hiroshi and Seichi are the closest of friends, which only adds fuel to the fire of gossip about their supposed romantic involvement. When quashing the lascivious rumors becomes impossible, will these friends do the opposite and give everyone something really to talk about?! From the artist of Just My Luck, Shinobu Kokoro and Kyo Kara Maoh comes a walk along the fine line that separates friends from something way more!

1) The sound of the sea With the sound of the sea in the background, pressed on by the overwhelming literary style, a pure love that is too bitter-sweet. High school student Shougo lives in a rural port city. The moment he meets the art teacher Asano, who was transferred here from the city... He is ruled by indescribably intense emotions. ...Shougo masturbates while dreaming of violating Asano. 2) Moon on the 16th night 3) Duplicate key 4) Last kiss 5) 3:00 am: Continuation of first story.

From Beautiful Soup: Takami has an 'eye power' that causes guys to fall in love with him by looking them in the eye and Ninomiya has a 'pheromone power' that gets both men and women fall in love with him. What happens when these two characters clash together?

Collection of oneshots 1,2) Unforgettable Night (2 chapters) Kasuma, a high school student, meets his "idol", the president of Watase corporation... 3) All I Want To Do Is Embrace You Sanjo Izumi, 14 years old, is the seemingly cool and composed heir of the Sanjo corporation... 4) The Biker Who Couldn't Stop Yuusuke has a thing for motorbikes... 5) Sweet Violin Sakimoto has problems with his noisy neighbour. 6) The Night of the Siamese Fighting Fish Traumatized years ago, Fujishiro is cold to his lover, a college professor. 7) Getting Close to You With the Sound of My Flute Tooru's family is known for its flute playing, but he's horrible at it. Then this horned guy shows up and kisses him... 8) Bloodstained Hands Aru is a young knight who despises killing. Setsuen is a brutal warrior whose bloodlust disgusts Aru, but he can't stop thinking about him.

From Attractive Fascinante: Our Satou brothers are back! This time, it's the eldest brother, Satou Ryouhei, and Takahashi Jin, the cousin of the Takahashi brothers. Jin woke up one morning to find himself being eaten up by a hunk (Ryouhei) who was sleeping beside him. Even though Jin ran away, they met again during the brothers' gathering. Is it destiny?

From Liquid Passion: An interesting look at Hikaru and Yuki after the events in Rules volume 3. This booklet was a special mail away item from Chara for purchasing Rules v1-3 as they were published. Whimsical story about Yuki and an alien (maybe)...

In the Doctor's Rule series: * Vol 1 - Doctor's Rule • Nakajima is called for backup at the hospital Kurata is working. When they were high school students, Kurata and Nakajima were lovers but Nakajima unilaterally forced a rule on Kurata to not have eye contact with him and he finally ran away from Kurata. On the other hand Nakajima realizes that his disquiet never disappears... • 2 students of an acting school are working part-time in Kurata's hospital. One aims at getting a wealthy man and Kurata gives him a ticket for a mixer where adult guys who like young boys will gather... • Because of their battle of ego, rival attorneys play a game where the loser must be a slave... • Angst between an elite career inspector and a detective under his jurisdiction. * Vol 2 - Amai Kusuri

Compilation of 3 short stories revolving around a pair of student.

A wounded soldier with a disturbed mind kidnaps the priest who tries to help him. He then has the brilliant idea of going AWOL with the priest. He's in the middle of the African desert in WWII, with supplies running low and his sanity (or is it his morality?) long gone. All that's left is sex and agony. And maybe, eventually, death.

Collection of 8 oneshots: all include bondage/bdsm 1) Every Sweet Night (Amaiyo Maiyo)- Garyou's childhood friend Kou is a famous model who never has time for him anymore. So Garyou hooks up with random guys to try to ignore his feelings for Kou. But the latest one may be more than he can handle. 2) --- 3) I Want To Drive You Crazy (Kuwurasetai no)- Tsutsumi has an angel's face and devil's mind. The high-schooler is always thinking up new ways to tease his pet- the school's doctor! S&M 4) His Training Failure (Kare no Shippai Gaku)- Middle aged video store owner is enthralled by his younger lover Tetsu. But is Tetsu as serious about him? 5-8) ---

Bathed in fame, authority, assets... The noble family of Kyoto Haginokouji. Seiya-sama the next head of the family, has just reached the age of 16 and still goes to high school. With anarchistic family customs, he can't stand having to keep his life a secret! His sole ally? The handsome level-headed Takakura Yoshiki. He plays the role as the Haginokouji family's young and skillful private secretary, but when it comes to his young master's childish antics, he melts on the spot...! The series is incomplete because Tohjoh Asami passed away due to illness.

Nanase-san, a high school student, is studying at a famous private school. Unlike all the wealthy students she knows, her family situation is far from easy, as she lives alone in a dilapidated home with her little twin sisters, fights and small jobs supporting the house. The opposite of the high school star, a well-known actor who leads an easy and uncomplicated life ... But appearances deceive? Are you hiding anything behind that facade? And what consequences will an impromptu meeting have in a delicate situation for each of them?

A story about two girls who are lost in their love, with ghosts interfering.

1. The Age That Is in Love A story about a student with a thing for the school nurse. 2. How to Train a Cat A story about a man who catches a cat stealing from his house and gives him some special training. 3. The Young Master and Punishment A story about an unruly young master who hates peppers and the butler who punishes him sexually until he agrees to behave. 4. Together with a Wolf A story about a sheep and wolf who find friendship and explore the other meaning of what it is to "eat" someone... 5. Ballad of Spring Love A short story about a youth's reflections on his break up with his teacher on the day of graduation. 6. My Dear Master A short story about a man who finds a creature called a homunculus abandoned in the rain and takes him home with him. 7. Gentle Palms A story about a homunculus and his kind master. 8. The Garden Where an Angel Lives The story about an aging, weak homunculus who loves his master dearly, and the poor struggling master who knows he is incapable of saving his angel. (Source: Psycho Pandas)

Komugi Shirai wakes up every day at 4.30 am, to help in her sister's bakery. At the same time, her neighbor Kirato, a seemingly philandering musician, often returns home... when Komugi goes to a club to watch her best friend's band's concert, the girl finds herself in front of Kirato's band.

The winner of the first edition of the King's Game is transferred to a new school. After being initially afraid to make new friends, traumatized by his experience in the past, he starts to forget the King's Game and sympathize with his new friends. That's when the new King's Game starts... (Source: MAL)

Shizuka is a successful,career-driven woman. But,unbefitting of her pristine appearance,her apartment is a total mess. A friend,unable to accept the sorry state of her friend's place,books a cleaner to come and sort it out. On her doorstep stands her former junior high-school classmate,Takumi Yotsuya,who she had once said hurtful things to. As Takumi deftly cleans her apartment,he comes across a very embarrassing personal object. Mortified,Shizuka agrees to do anything Takumi says as long as he doesn't tell anyone. His reaction is to bring her close and lick her ear. The once timid and effeminate Takumi has grown into a hunk of a man... one that drives Shizuka wild!

Set during the Bakumatsu, there lived two samurai who grew up together. But lurking within all that justice is a feverish obsession...

After Hayato's father, an army officer, died in action, he and his sick mother were left alone in the world without no money or prospects. Jin dropped out of school but can't find any decent work. A friend of his late father seems interested to help him out, but in what price?The stories in this manga include:Male Mistress (3 chapters)Nobility in Decline (3 chapters)After the Decline

You've got a secret... down there? Just tell me, 'cause I can't hold back anymore!Satoru's just started going out with his best friend from elementary school, Aya. They're happy together, but it's about time they took things into the bedroom. Satoru makes the first move, kissing Aya and reaching into his pants, only to get... rejected...!?

A main vocalist with the temper of a lion x a cheerful and straightforward bassist. Who knew that the band couple I fangirl about is actually real! In order to understand and save the band that is on the verge of getting disbanded, he found a child prodigy star, who had to secretly leave the entertainment industry because of a car accident. But, this gangster-like youth, who became a "backside singer" at a bar, how should I tame him? Should I chase after my dream or choose my husband? I want them both!

The director of an evil organization that fights against magical girls; Kuroishi is serious, cute, and sexy despite being a bad guy. However, Kuroishi is accidentally locked up alone with his talented and handsome subordinate, Akaya, in a room where they can’t leave unless they get laid… What’s to be done about this predicament?! (We have no choice!) This is the most popular magical and erotic BL!

One is a demon-eye beauty who hides the secrets of the Dragon clan and the other is an orphan who has been in officialdom and was betrayed by his master. In the whirlpool of power conspiracy, the two men unfold a period of love and hatred that is unreasonable and chaotic.

12. Gozen Ichiji no Senkyaku / The Previous Customer at 1 AM by Yu Chitose