TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

Asahina Yuki, a young man with no special skills save for good luck, was invited to attend Bell Liberty, a legendary high school for elite students. Immediately after arriving, he was given an armband by a mysterious ninja who begged him to protect the school. That armband is the proof of being the Ace of the school - the student council president!

Tokuhiro likes mayonnaise and Sakura doesn’t. After trying to use mayonnaise in one of their “lively” nights, Sakura bans him from eating it when he’s around.

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.

Collection of vignettes drawn over a period of several years, some of which belong together, some of which are oneshots: 1) ch1-3, 9 -- Say You Love Me- AKANE Ryuuichi loves professor HASUMI Akira's artwork, that's why he became his assistant. But he also love Professor Hasumi. 2) ch4 -- That's a Blue and Transparent Surprise (oneshot)- Hikari's body produces electricity, so he can't touch anything metal. His childhood friend, Ten, is always taking care of him. 3) ch5, 8 -- Welcome to the Clinic Room- Asashi Keiichi is a middle school doctor. Ichikawa Yuu is his cute and innocent student who has designs on his sensei. Chapter 8 takes place 10 years later when Ichikawa is all grown up. 4) ch6 -- Home (oneshot)- Touri's lover Seiji has been living with him for two years, but sometimes he just takes off for a month at a time. 5) ch7 -- Listen to the Sound of Rain (oneshot)- One rainy day, bookstore owner Yamamoto Fuku shares his umbrella with beautiful high school student Toya Kairi.

Chapters 1-4: Childhood friends Yukie and Kogawa are both in love with their other friend, Yamato.They relieve their unfulfilled sexual desire for Yamato by jerking each other off, but lately it seems they're progressing to something more serious... what will happen when Yamato finds out? Later on, a new guy enters the scene and he's also interested in one of the 3 friends. Will he be able to win his heart? chapters 5: Kichii, Akira and Akira's older brother are models for Boyfriend Grand Prix magazine. Kichii made an unfortunate bet with Akira- if Kichii can outrank Akira's brother in the magazine boyfriend ranking, Akira will be his slave. Until then Kichii will be Akira's slave. Who will win? And why is Akira so determined to see his big brother beaten? Chapter 6: Tamura Chisato sleeps with just about anyone if they say they like him. Even though Masashi is straight, he finds himself irritated with the way Tamura acts and tries to change his ways.

From Baka-Updates: A very short (2 page) oneshot focusing on the idea of "eros" (passion, longing, love), and the narrator's own preferred definition.

A series of one-shots set in a world that seems to be mostly like ours... but with centaurs. The stories are all about human/centaur interaction, and most have a slice of life feel to them. Some are sweet and innocent, some a little sad, a couple are explicit. Featuring est em's typical deceptively simple, masterful composition and writing.

Two students, one popular and the other an antisocial loner seemingly unconnected except by the window's reflection but looking past the surface perhaps they have more in common than either thought.

Two boys in love, a romance that their parents wouldn't understand and the hard life that awaits them...

Room 202 - Kouno Natsu was Kouno first friend whom he got along after he changed schools. It is said that Natsu toys with his gullible friends and talks with all of the girls. Naturally he has no clue that Kouno wants to embrace him as his love. Until that Christmas day.... Room 203 - Kei & Naomichi At best Naomichi has been living 18 years, but has experienced various things in life. For example, the gasping voice of men that can be heard from the room next door (means Kouno & Natsu (^-^)). At the same time, his childhood friend and roommate, Kei, confessed to him. 1Kアパートの恋

Ikehata Shino was raised as a kuniochi, a fearless male ninja who uses sex to get information from men. Since he's a guy Ikehata never thought he'd use his skills, until he met the cool, handsome Andou. But no matter how hard he tries, Ikehata can't seem to get his man...

Ryu Sugahara's story collection has everything for the hormonal fangirl- pleasant art, ample sex scenes and cute characters. The titular story focuses on the relationship between Matsuoka and Nagase, two street-urchins who meet each other at the garbage-dump one day. Fluffiness abound with an occasional dose of angst.

From Fantasyshrine: Since he first met Baron Kuroba, Seiji has been secretly in love with the master of the Kuroba Manor, where servants were rumored to be attacked by a vampire. However, Baron Kuroba only sees Seiji as a lap dog that needs to be disciplined for his carnal pleasures. How can Seiji convince the baron, who doesn’t believe in love, to love him back?

Kaoru declares that he will take off Takara’s legendary jacket, his shirt, pants and his underwear!

Affair is a collection of short stories from a manga-ka whose men ooze testosterone. Shuiko Kano has never been shy about portraying real adult relationships and while Affair is a bit more subtle than her usual fair, it is by no means an exception. Two high school friends reunite; two yakuza sons find they have more in common than shady business dealings; and the stakes get raised in a mahjong game after work. 1. Affair ~ the reunion of a senpai and his kouhei who still nurses a grudge. 2. My Dear Mad Dog ~ two Yakuza brothers 3. One Lucky Guy ~ two co-workers play a game of honor, luck and Mahjong 4. Love Machine ~ a uni student offers a fellow uni student driving lessons... 5. Erotic Affair - a humorous erotic extra of Affair

Takato has been always bullied by his next door neighbor and physician Yasuyuki-sensei. One day, Yasuyuki's friend Kazusa comes over and Takato believes him to be his savior, but who knew Kazusa was a bully just like Yasuyuki. A one volume, threesome comedy.

A collection of one-shot stories... 1) Fix The colleague who Mikami, a salesman for an advertising firm, normally collaborates with for work collapsed due to a sudden illness. As a result, Mikami had to take his kouhai, Nojima, along with him while entertainig a favored customer. However, thanks to Nojima's low alcohol tolerance, Mikami had to handle the business dealings himself. After drinking heavily, Mikami acted on impulse while on their way home; on the whim of the moment, he roughly kissed Nojima...! 2) 27 Ji ni Koi wo Sasayaite 3) Campari ni Koishite! 4) Daiichi Tsugi Yokkyu 5) Koi ga Todoku Sono Mae ni 6) Soshite Emono wa Omou no datta 7) Dakara Karyudo wa Kunou Suru 8) Atogaki

High schoolers Rin and Kyo are childhood friends from kindergarten. They're so close that there's virtually nothing they don't know about each other. Rin, who had been pining for Takahashi-kun, his father's lover, for many years, finally gave up and wished for his father and Takahashi's happiness. After his broken heart was comforted by Kyo, Rin was finally able to stand up again, but then suddenly, he was confessed to by Kyo...?!

[From Attractive Fascinante]: 1-3) Silver Butterfly The Heavenly Jade Pavillion is the house for many beautiful hustlers and their protectors. Patrons come in nightly to take advantage of the culture and beauty of these hustlers. These men share their love nightly, but are they allowed to fall in love? 4) Darkness and Obscenity In the Heavenly Jade Pavillion there are many beautiful hustlers and their protectors, each with their own talents and mysterious lives. The lovely S&M hustler, Yagarasu, who hides his eye behind a patch, is visited by a man from his past. Why is Yagarasu's past appearing now? Will he be given a reason to put aside his whips and chains and only give pain to one man? 5-6) Blue Sky Love Asamine has had a one-sided crush on his best friend, Fujishima, for the past year. Finally, Asamine confesses his love, but runs off before he can hear Fujishima's answer. Will Fujishima accept Asamine as a lover? How long will Fujishima need to think about it?

Ever since he was young, Miharu has suffered from phantom pains. When his divorced parents decide to reunite after 15 years of separation, he discovers the exact reason why: his younger brother, Natsu. Apparently, he and his brother are astrological twins. Miharu feels Natsu's pain, but... Natsu doesn't feel Miharu's? That's just not fair!

1) A Beast's Pure Love College student Takafumi is kidnapped by mob boss Kidou. Takafumi is imprisoned on Kidou's estate, and is tied up and sexually harassed every day. Will he ever escape? 2) A Confused Heart Spoiled rich boy Tsubaki is used to getting anything he wants-but has he met his match in Sonoda, the new professor?

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When Kuniyoshi Masahiro meets the new model he's supposed to manage, Suda Yoshimi, he sees a spoiled little rich kid. That is before he notices how attractive Yoshimi really is. Masahiro is a manager at a modeling agency and himself a former model. His newest charge is 16-year old Yoshimi. Yoshimi has looks and charisma to burn, but he’s also an over-privileged, egoistic, bratty teenager. When Yoshimi finds out that Masahiro is gay, he commands his manager to give him extra-curricular instruction in sex between men. But if Yoshimi wants Masahiro to be exclusively his, then he’ll have to surpass top model Akito, his rival in business and in love.

From Fantasy Shrine: Taking care of his homeroom teacher, Wakasa-sensei, the kindhearted Kakeru is the only person who knows the outwardly charismatic teacher is in truth, a bully! Whenever they are alone, Kakeru tries unsuccessfully to evade Wakasa’s advancements. However, Kakeru couldn’t help noticing Wakasa’s tenderness at unexpected moments. And then, at the start of the 3rd year in high school, a new teacher from Wakasa’s past and a new student arrive…