All Adachi wants in life is to win the heart of the man he loves, Kuga. Where Adachi is sensitive and confused, Kuga is arrogant and self-assured. To Kuga, Adachi is nothing more than a toy to play with when he is bored. Yet, when a man from Adachi's past appears, Kuga becomes jealous and threatens anyone who dares to take his toy from him. Will Adachi stand strong in his desire for Kuga, or will the man from his past bring out his weakness for acceptance and love? Will Kuga admit that maybe Adachi isn't just a plaything to him, but something more?
In this sequel to "Yuri Sensei is in a Good Mood Today as Well", pure-hearted editor Muguruma continues his uneasy working relationship with mystery author Yuri, while also taking on a new writer, Sakura.While Sakura's carefree, affectionate manner and unfailing punctuality make him highly desirable as a client, will he succeed in winning Muguruma's heart as well?Now, faced with an arranged marriage and an attractive rival, it's up to Yuri sensei to make his true feelings clear.
High school student Teruaki Kittaka had a secret crush on his classmate, Kenji Yoshino. After a scarring experience in middle school, Teru was sure to keep the secret to himself... Or so he thought. What will happen if Kenji finds out...?! Sumako Kari presents this and a collection of other touching tales of love and affection that will resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Longing for his lost humanity, the vampire Endless faces eternity alone, save for his faithful familiar, the wolf, Soosa. Fate caused the pair to briefly encounter a bright eyed youth, and a connection was forged. Four long years later, the youth is now a young man and ready and willing to leave his brother to become Endless' companion. Rei's brother is not so keen to let him go, however, and swears to get him back at any cost. Vampire hunters, Endless' own jealous sire, and personal guilt inducing regrets are all complications added to the unforeseen outcome of Rei's turning. Is Rei and Endless's love true, and can it overcome all obstacles to become the stuff legend whispers of?Be sure to check out the next upcoming title in this series, "Dark Green and a Dream of Silver"!
Himeko and Shibui not only work for the same company, but had also attended university together. Himeko was wildly popular, and nicknamed "The Prince". But whatever Shibui may be trying not to recall about their shared past, one thing is certain. Their present and future are tangled together, with the past knotting it quite firmly. Seeing Himeko everyday, Shibui finds his feelings ever more swayed. "Whatever it takes to get you..." June Manga presents mangaka Kikuko Kikuya's English language debut with this tale of office romance!
While Tomoya is away on a business trip, Izumi suddenly meets a man from his past. Suwa was there to comfort Izumi when Tomoya left him a year before, now it is Izumi's turn to return the favor. And when Suwa finds out that Izumi and Tomoya are back together, requests for comfort quickly turn into something more. Is Suwa overcome with jealousy or is there more to the story? And how will sadistic Tomoya react when he discovers Izumi has been caring for another man? The past and present collide in this passionate sequel to Asahi Shima's Reset!
Asagi can't seem to catch a break. He has his dad, his brother, and a group of yakuza, all trying to capture and confine him because they think he stole some money. His only ally and companion is a sadistic lawyer name Takatsukatsu who has his own issues and can't seem to keep his hands off Asagi either. Will Asagi ever find relief from this pack of men competing for dominance over him, and more importantly, will he ever be free from the collar they keep putting around his neck? Check it out and see for yourself!
Izumi Morida thought he was in a happy relationship with Tomoya Jinguuji until Tomoya suddenly walked out on him without an explanation. Half a year later, Izumi has found a new love and things are progressing well when Tomoya suddenly reappears. Only, Tomoya has a horrible scar on his face and he can't seem to remember Izumi at all! Their attraction to each other remains strong but Izumi soon finds that the kind, gentle lover he remembers has a dark streak. Has Tomoya changed or was Izumi's first true love hiding a secret all along? Will Izumi be able to accept the real Tomoya or will memories of how things used to be get in the way?
At his sister's wedding, Satake Kou is reunited with his cousin Fumihiro, who used to be dumb and fat as a child. Now that Fumihiro has transformed into a charismatic prince, Kou is undeniably self-conscious, but has no idea of Fumihiro's high regards towards him since they were little. Fumihiro's admiration has turned into something entirely different now. How will Kou respond to Fumihiro's feelings?Adachi Yasuhiro has been friends with Ritsu since they were children. Suddenly, Ritsu starts acting completely different, and the reason for that change seems to be Ritsu's new senpai, a troublesome guy. Yasuhiro slowly realizes that he feels more than just friendship towards Ritsu...but is it too late?
When Yasukuni was in middle school, he fell in love with Tomokazu, a transfer student who dreamt of becoming an illustrator. Yasukuni couldn't ignore the shy and reserved Tomokazu. Without knowing first love, the two separated unexpectedly. Seven years later, Yasukuni met Tomokazu again on the day he entered the college of arts. But Tomokazu's reaction is not what he expected. Can Yasukuni convince Tomokazu of his feelings?
A cat is crying somewhere.One day, shy high-school boy Kazuo Matsui comes across an old cardboard box with a litter of stray kittens inside. It is there he has a chance encounter with Kitahara, an antisocial elementary school student. Even though he seems unapproachable, Kazuo finds the boy intriguing. He adopts a kitten and hatches a plan to become friends with Kitahara. Soon, Kazuo finds the simple friendship transforming into something deeper. Is it love? Does Kitahara return Kazuo's feelings? Find out in this exciting love story from the versatile mind of Sumako Kari!
Be it a sudden, painful revelation or a slow ballad, second love carries the hope of happiness again. Two tales of love experienced twice unfold in Want to Depend You.A professor of literature has died, leaving his son Yamato and his assistant Onodera to put his affairs in order. To Onodera, Yamato constantly echos his beloved professor; his grief grows desperate. Will Onodera's past memories consume his chance for future love and break Yamato's heart in the process?Ten years ago, friends Yuuya and Arata became lovers, but their crushing love died as soon as it began. Yuuya fears the past will repeat itself... but could a song feel different when it's played a second
Shinichi Tsukasa is a therapist with an edge on the competition; he possesses a unique psychic ability called psycometry.Utilizing this talent Shinichi has managed to counsel many clients and earn himself a stunning success rate.But will his powers be enough to help him with his toughest case yet; recovering the emotions of poet Akio's young nephew Senri.Follow Shinichi as he unravels Akio's twisted past in hopes of finding the cause of Senri's condition.Will he Find the answers he seeks?Can he handle another touch from Akio?And what are these ghostly images he keeps seeing?The answers to all these questions and more are buried deep within the pages of You Get an Angel.Are you brave enough to peek inside?
Young editor Muguruma has his hands full with high-maintenance mystery writer Yuri, whose outrageous demands and reluctance to meet deadlines have become infamous at Sogendo Publishing. But even patient Muguruma is not prepared for the confusion he feels when bad-tempered Yuri tries to woo him. Do his feelings for Yuri run deeper than simple respect and admiration? Set in post-occupation Japan, this meandering love story is as moody and charming as Yuri-sensei himself.
Takashi has been dating Haruhiko, his boss at the flower hall flower shop, for a week now, yet they haven't made any progress at all! Whether it's finally making love or moving in together, Takashi is scared of taking their relationship any further. It doesn't help matters any when their clueless coworker and his lover keep butting in to give him bad advice, but Takashi just can't help himself when his sneaky lover is so determined to have him. Would it really be so bad to give in and do all those scary things couples do?Blooming Darling continues the sweet love story of Takashi and Haruhiko. Tears are shed and hearts pound while Takashi comes to terms with the more x-rated activities in their relationship, but Haruhiko is more than happy to lead the way as they learn to share their lives and love.
Ryo Onoda is a straight guy and he is three years younger than Harumi Deguchi. They have nothing in common and at first, they were just friends. But that's not enough for Harumi- he wants more from Ryo and he realizes that he has fallen in love with him. Feeling anxious and emotional, he wants to tell him how he feels... but he can't. Fearing rejection, he'd rather be just friends and not ruin what he has with him. Here- we have a story of pain, sorrow and happiness of being in love. Even So, I Will Love You Tenderly is the side story featuring the couple Onoda x Deguchi from "No Touching At All."
Asada is hypnotized by a handsome co-worker he sees on the street nearly every day. So when the two men are paired up for a high-pressure project, he can't believe his good luck! But what will happen when Asada's defenses are shaken by their immediate, undeniable connection? Flutter beats with the racing pulses of brand-new lovers! When success at work leads to an after-hours confession, an exciting relationship sparks to life. But is the flash of intimacy the beginning of a fiery blaze...or just a passing flicker?
Abandoned as a baby in a waste dump city, Shin finds and sells trash to survive. When anything bad happens, he turns to his friend Kai for solace and comfort. But when Shin's granny dies, the two decide to leave town to seek something more. Elsewhere, Jay and his partner, Shiro, are searching for a missing member of their organization. What will fate bring to these four who quest for dreams that lie beyond the shooting stars?
On his very first day at a brand-new job, shy Shima is trapped in the elevator with a hungover mess of a guy...who turns out to be his boss! Togawa's prickly exterior definitely puts the rookie recruit on-edge, but it doesn't take long before Shima's every waking thought is invaded by his overbearing yet totally thoughtful superior. Will Shima put aside a history of disappointment in order to take a chance on a complicated relationship? No Touching At All is the main story featuring the couple Onoda x Deguchi in the side story; "Even So, I Will Love You Tenderly."
When former boxer Yazaki accepts employment with a local yakuza group as a driver, the last thing he is expecting is to be ensnared by love. Especially when it's the very dangerous man he's supposed to be chauffeuring about. Not only is Sansui seemingly the boss's paramour, but spurned suitors that he fleeced are literally gunning for him. Then there is the matter of a certain police detective, who not only has his eyes on yakuza business, but seems to have a personal grudge against Yazaki. Either Yazaki's life is going to hell in a handbasket, or fate has smiled upon him at last...