[Plus Bonus Page] Nakajima is the manager of a bar. The three things he likes in a man are strength, kindness, and dependability. Unfortunately, his boyfriends are always troublesome guys. His current boyfriend, Saki, seems to be a former delinquent, but when they're together, he becomes clingy and obsessive! However, Nakajima is much more attracted to the man in the red jacket who once saved him when some mobsters had a fight in his bar...!! Also includes "Evil Childhood Friend Alert!", a story about a younger top and a bottom who's made to wear women's underwear. A hard-hitting and energetic romantic comedy!
On the night of a ball, Noel, the daughter of a viscount, meets Gilbert, a businessman whose wealth exceeds that of any aristocrat. She connects with him, a gentle man with a strong sense of justice, and he finally proposes to her. However, on the night of their wedding, which should have been the height of their happiness, Gilbert coldly dismisses Noel. "You are the woman I've always searched for, the woman I should hate," he tells her and pushes her down, saying she must be punished. Noel is confused as she is accused of a crime she did not commit. However, the caresses that heat up her body are gentle and sweet. Even though she is being tormented, Noel is unable to rid herself of her love for Gilbert and becomes addicted to him.
Every time his fingers touch, an unknown heat runs through her body...
"This part of you is so adorable." Ruthie was sent to work at a haunted manor in place of her cousin in order to cover the scandal she caused by eloping. The master of the manor, Jack Dartois, was a blind noble who holed himself up in the manor with his single butler. As Ruthie fought to keep her job, she realized the pain and loneliness that Jack lived with. She aimed to help him as much as she could, and as she did that, they grew closer. One day, Jack asked her to help him bathe, and he gave her pleasure as he touched her body. Their bodies passionately melted together and she fell for him, even though he still didn't even know her real name...
Me, as the crown prince's favored consort!? We spend our sweet first night while everyone watches...!!
Nene is a maiden known as a nightingale, a woman with a miraculous voice that can soothe the listener's spirit. She was offered to the crown prince, Eisho, in a birdcage, but she was immediately suspected to be an assassin. He stole her lips in a sudden kiss as if he was testing her even as she trembled, bewildered. She found him to be scary and malicious, yet every time he touched her, she remembered the warmth of his lips. The occasional kindness he showed her made her begin to fall for him. But one night, she ends up trapped because of a misunderstanding! "I can't get more than a finger inside." Her virgin body slowly opens up to him as he guides her to sweet, unknown pleasure under the guise of a punishment!
The Treacherous Emperor × Fake Princess "Your sensitive body and confused expression are irresistibly arousing..."
Lysette, a village girl, was married to Lavandier, the emperor, in place of the princess. She was anxious due to the situation that the emperor, a rebel, had created, but when she got there, she realized that his true identity was Leo, a soldier that her late mother had been friends with! She was more relaxed, but she couldn't allow him to realize that she was a body double... She'd worried about their wedding night for so long that when he came to her bedroom, she unknowingly rejected him. "Then we'll keep tonight to just a taste." "Your body is so sensitive." He stroked every inch of her body with his tongue, making her melt sweetly. While she was falling deeply in love with him, she was also t*rtured by her guilt for lying about her identity...
"I'll do something even more embarrassing." The King with Hidden Desires × The Pure Queen
It has been a year since Angelica, the princess of a small country, married into the Holy Kingdom. Her efforts to conceive with the handsome King Claude consisted of simply pouring his semen into her while fully clothed. Then, a divine revelation appeared, stating that "if there is no heir within a year, disaster will befall the country." In order to conceive a child, the two decided to put the techniques from a secret book consisting of 48 chapters into practice. It turned out that the man she thought was a saint had been suppressing his desires for her sake! "What lovely, adorable flowers petals. Ah... Your sweet honey is overflowing." Suddenly, Claude whispered obscene words and repeatedly caressed her passionately. As his actions escalated, her body and mind burned with excitement...
A sudden encounter at a college welcome party ignites an instant spark in Yori when he's disarmed by the gentle smile of the diligent Rei. What starts as a simple crush quickly consumes Yori, his desire to be close to Rei intensifying with every passing day, even into his subconscious as vivid, tactile dreams. Then, after a night of revelry, Yori returns to an unbelievable sight: Rei, slumbering peacefully in his bed. This must be the ultimate dream, a chance to finally explore every forbidden sensation. The warmth of Rei's skin, the soft rhythm of his breath, it's all so incredibly real. The line between fantasy and truth shatters in Yori's mind, only to be utterly obliterated by Rei's invitation. Prepare for a passionate college romance charting the unexpected twists between a popular student and his seemingly purehearted object of affection.
Ready to begin his college life in Tokyo, an extremely nervous Fukujiro Honda moves into a shared house, but minutes after arriving, he accidentally breaks an expensive vase...!! The house owner, Akira Monzenji, is also CEO of a men's underwear company. He takes one look at Fukujiro's stunning butt and promises he'll let him off the hook if he can take photos of Fukujiro wearing his company's products...!!!
A devoted-yet-twisted gentleman meets a pure-hearted college student with cheeks to die for. Their sweet love story filled with cute and raunchy underwear is just beginning♪
Tsukiko had two childhood friends, the twin brothers Yuuto and Kaito. One day after entering high school she started dating Yuuto. However, not long after that Yuuto dies in a car accident. Soon Kaito offers to take the place of his lost brother, and Tsukiko agrees. This is the sad and painful love story of two people who have both lost a loved one.
"You'll do as I say until I say enough." I'm straight, but I enjoy taking pictures of hot guys to look at. One day, I accidentally drop photos from my collection, and who should find them but Kashitate, the guy the photos were of! Underneath Kashitate's friendly smile is a cruel sadist. "If you don't want people to find out..." At first it was just running errands, but things go a little too far... But it's so hard to turn him down when he's so good-looking!! Where is all this gonna lead...?
The college Romance Club, also known as the "Cruising Club", is about to be shut down...... The gorgeous young club leader Hibiya is having trouble finding club members who are as attractive as he is. Just then, virgin freshman Togo Mukai visits the seedy clubroom. He's plain-looking, but just hot enough for Hibiya...... Planning to seduce him with his alluring beauty, Hibiya tries to get closer to Togo, but somehow ends up getting rejected. "......You led me on for a while, and now I've got a hard on." Hibiya strips down right before Togo's eyes and starts getting himself off with sex toys, but the guy won't make a move! ......The truth is that Togo's misunderstood the club's real purpose and he's actually straight!!! Hibiya wants to keep the club going so that he can get to see his love, the recent-graduate Kiryu...... This marks the start of the virginal but bossy junior and coy "bitchy" club leader's real Romance Club activities!!
England, late 19th century. Detective Andrew Drake has the ability to see visions. With the help of his ability and his medical student roommate Seth he's tracking down a serial murderer who's been slaughtering beautiful women in London. Now he's afraid that a young lady called Evangeline might be the next victim... but she's harboring a terrible secret.
Touko belongs to a group of students with psychic powers, called Group E. One year ago one of them died, and they try to cope together with their teacher. However, more deaths start happening. The group starts to learn the conspiracy about the incident, and how it's related to the missile attack that scarred the town 10 years past.
"Cum, you little virgin...... So cute." Satoshi Mayama is a daycare teacher. He hasn't popped his cherry yet. His concerned friend takes him out to meet some girls, but he ends up with a handsome blond man! Satoshi knows this guy is anything but ordinary, and is suddenly pressed down and kissed deeply! The man grabs, fondles and stimulates his dick. Despite wanting to, Satoshi can't push him away...... Who is this man that knows Satoshi's name......? What's his aim......? Dangerous love between a gangster that goes his own way and a nerdy virgin!
High above the clouds in heaven, God and the 12 signs of the zodiac live together in tranquility... Except for the fact that the zodiac animals are constantly bickering! So much for peace and quiet. Finally out of patience, God decides to send the 12 signs of the zodiac down to Earth to learn a lesson!! They are not to return until they all learn to get along... And so they begin life in human form as hormone-charged high schoolers. The horny Rabbit can't keep his hands off the Sheep's behind. The Monkey and Dog are constantly fighting over the Chicken. And even the Dragon - the peacemaker of the group - has a secret he's been hiding......? It's a whirlwind of love and sex when the zodiac signs take human form in this heartwarming, dreamy romantic comedy!
"I'd never been in a relationship before, and suddenly I'm Mr. Popular!" Starting this spring, Ichinose is a new teacher at a boy's school. He gets so nervous when he sees all the students in school. And then suddenly, Mr. Tsutsumi - who'd taken him under his wing - tells him, "You're just my type," and starts rubbing his ass. Ichinose immediately runs away, and proceeds to get lost in the sprawling campus...... He bumps into a student who shows him the way, but the student then informs him, "I need more than just a 'thank you,' and kisses him...!? His tongue in his mouth makes him feel things he's never felt before...... And then when he goes to Mr. Tsutsumi's house that night, the boy who gave him his first kiss is there......!
Yu is your average pushover of a construction site supervisor who hardly has any interest in dating. After his contractor company takes on a new client who is opening a cafe, Yu is paired up with up-and-coming interior designer Seiji Takenaka. Seiji is an attractive and flashy man that Yu's construction crew feels intimidated by. In their first encounter, Seiji introduces himself to Yu by... kissing him on the cheek! Do men usually greet each other that way!? Yu's thrown off of his game and can hardly focus on his work.
One day, Seiji expresses his concern for Yu since he hardly has time to eat a real meal and invites him out to dinner. Overwhelmed by the fancy restaurant Seiji takes him to, Yu lets his guard down and throws back his fruity cocktail. Seiji leans in and asks Yu if he could ever make Yu fall for him, then plants a kiss on him...! Is this guy for real!?
Haruka is a no-nonsense girl who lives only for her studies. One night she falls asleep while studying, and finds herself from a mysterious coffee shop between dimensions. The cafe serves not only mythical creatures but also people who've gotten lost between planes of existence, and it's ran by a super-handsome but mysterious barista. Now Haruka has to learn the meaning of love in order to return home.
A humble rock is at the center of this transmigratory tale of two souls who take the form of penguins, otters, crows, and more as they learn about the the value of culture, the beauty of play in the face of capitalist pressure to produce and reproduce, and the power of love in the face of total annihilation.
"I'm holding back so I don't crush you with my love." The sheltered noblewoman's partner is a handsome knight of the first order!
"Don't blame me for what's going to happen." Rita, a young noblewoman, lost her mother at a young age and was raised with love by her knight commander father and brothers. She loved her family, but she was sick of their meathead personalities and dreamed of an elegant academic for her future husband. Albert, a young nobleman who looked just like a prince, asked Rita for her hand in marriage! Their wedding night came, full of nervousness and anticipation. Albert's fingers and tongues gently swept all over Rita's body. She trembled with pleasure, but he wouldn't cross the final line. As nights like those continued, Rita eventually acted in a way to seduce him!
"No, it's not enough. Lose yourself in complete pleasure." The king makes love to the bride he kidnapped!
"If you want to save your country, you must become mine." She frowned in the continous pleasure he gave her without mercy, not allowing her to think... The noblewoman Rachelle was ordered by her father to become the crown prince's fiancee in order to fix the corrupt royal family. However, on the day of her wedding, she was kidnapped by King Ashraf from a neighboring country and forced to become his consort! Ashraf seemed haughty and overbearing, but he was kind and loving to Rachelle when she mourned being abandoned by her father. She eventually fell for him as well and learned that he'd actually known her for a long time and he had his reasons for marrying her!
"That's a lewd expression to turn on a man." She's being played with by her fiance from a previous life who came from another world!
"People... are going... to hear me..." Even though they were at work! Lena, a woman who worked in medical administration, couldn't refuse the lewd advances of Izolee the doctor in the examination room... because he's her fiance from a past life! Lena constantly has dreams where she's a shrine maiden in a world of swords and magic. The new doctor, Izolee, has the same name as her fiance from her past life. She wondered if this was a different version of her usual dream, but he said, "I finally found you." His kiss trembled with the excitement of reality. Is she the reincarnation of Princess Lena? Is she fated to marry Izolee?
"I told you that you don't have to hold back." The royal prince seemed like a calm person, but he actually has a ferocious hunger and attachment!
The third princess of Alondora, Sasha, was married off almost like a hostage to Eustace, the crown prince of a neighboring country, in place of her half-sister. He was handsome yet cold, and their obligatory wedding night ended in failure due to her fear. After that, their relations were strained. However, Sasha's skill at the piano slowly helped them open up to each other, and one day, he declared that they were going to redo their first night together. "This is where you feel it the most." Sasha was overjoyed by the feeling of being desired and she drowned in his love. However, she then received a letter from her older brother demanding her to get ready to go home!
Winner of the 24th Manga Division Excellence Award at the 2020 Japan Media Arts Festival
Every young couple has high hopes for their unborn child, and Sara and Kouta Takano are no different. But only days away from giving birth, Sara learns about the tragedy of Malala Yousafzai's attempted assassination at the hands of the Taliban, and her pure and innocent belief in the future is shaken. If such a smart and courageous child can be hurt so badly by the world, how can she keep her own baby safe? With Sara now in a state of shock, will the young couple be able to bridge the widening gap between them, or will it tear their family apart?
The reality of this world, as seen through the eyes of an author that has spent years illustrating the women and their lives.
"This book brilliantly captures the anxieties held by people of today. Sara embodies the joyful anticipation of a mother-to-be, until an international story breaks and expands her list of hopes and fears in the information-flooded world. A modern audience can relate to her distrust in the times, and Sara's anguish is universal in its resonance. The work devotes numerous techniques to express its intentions but remains accessible. Colored pencils bring the story to life, at different times injecting turbulence and warmth. Through a small but striking backlist, the artist has secured a singular presence in the industry. What does it mean to be wise and brave? How do we resist and reverse the cruelties of the world? The artist plumbs this fathomless question and offers a powerful response." - Kazuko Kawahara, Japan Media Arts Festival
"A story that exposes its whole heart on the page, Miki Yamamoto's A Smart and Courageous Child perfectly encapsulates the nearly unbearable hope and angst of being a new, expectant parent. It is no exaggeration to say this comic made me cry with recognition and remembrance of this fragile time before my own children's births. Raw and relatable to any parent, A Smart and Courageous Child uses simplistic illustrations to tell a universal story. Drawn only with black, red, yellow, and slate-blue colored pencils, it captures a muted snow globe of a world-the strange liminal space that new parents occupy, seemingly insulated from everything else." - Lauren Orsini, Anime News Network
"It may just be the timing, but this ended up being a very comforting book to read in a dark time, and I hope that enough people read it. Not only because its a great book. Not only because hopefully it will result in more of Miki Yamamoto's works being translated. But because I feel this is a book we need right now, to remind us that life is worth living outside of the doomscrolling, and it reminds us of this in the most human way possible." - Kevin T. Rodriguez, Fandom Post
"Such stylistic choice contributes to making A Smart and Courageous Child a heartwarming reading, where mutual trust and care are presented as a potential solution to the issue of a world saturated with bad news and skepticism. [...] Powerful and moving in its apparent simplicity, A Smart and Courageous Child sure deserves the popularity enjoyed upon receiving the 24th Manga Division Excellence Award at the 2020 Japan Media Arts Festival, whose commission did not fail to notice how behind Miki Yamamoto's gentle visuals lies a much-needed call for change. A change towards an age where kindness and adaptability are the antidote to horror." - Giovanni Stigliano, Asian Movie Pulse
"If you've ever felt any anxiety about something you can't control, you will empathize with Sara and how she can't cope with these new fears that have sprung up out of what feels like nowhere, the loss of control that she can't help but feel. The art is deceptively simple, using what looks like colored pencils to create a sense of a picture book, which of course, as one character says, is for not just children, but parents as well." - Rebecca Silverman, Anime News Network
Nachi Hiyama plays softball, but hates how she never tans like her teammates. Feeling alone and discouraged, she struggles to fit in. That is, until she meets Utsumi, a quiet, shy boy at her school, and discovers his secret; he has a tail!
They might be different, but they can be different together.
"For modern romance manga though, there have been some titles that have been known to break the formula, and "A Tail's Tale" is one of them." - Asian Movie Pulse
On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine - a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city - Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way.
Experience the world of Aqua like never before with Kozue Amano's gorgeously detailed illustrations and full-color spreads in this deluxe collector's edition!
This is Volume 1 of this Masterpiece edition of the series.
After her father's dreams of making it big in the music industry crumble beneath the strain of trying to appease both his managers and his fans, singer Yukina Minato is determined to make him proud by forming the "perfect band" of her own. But first, she'll have to find all the right members. They'll need unparalleled skill, passion and drive if they're going to succeed as a J-rock band in such a crowded scene!
Future World Fes is the biggest music event of the year, a world-famous spectacular that showcases only the best of the best. Do five high school girls have what it takes to rock their competition and secure a spot on the main stage?
A non-human thing that lives in the darkness - that which you will someday become.
Mortally wounded trying to prevent what he thought was a mugging, Haru's life is saved by the vampire Akihito, with one small drawback; he is now a vampire too. The transformation takes time however, and while he adapts, Haru is vulnerable prey for other vampires. Akihito promises to keep him safe, and as Haru adjusts to his new circumstances, he also finds himself falling for the man who gave him a second chance at life...
Kirika Amano is just an unassuming college freshman, but her shut-in big brother, Teruo, is about to turn her life upside down... Even though he's barely left their family home in four years, Teruo has a big secret: he's been living a double life online as the boys love artist sensation Amaterasu!
With his popularity online growing more and more, Teruo begs Kirika to pose as Amaterasu in the real world, throwing her right into the deep end of doujinshi conventions, hot and sweaty fan comics, and adoring fans who want to worship Teruo-and now Kirika-as a god!
As Kirika begins to crack under the pressure, she relies on Teruo's knowledge to guide her through this new world of conventions, followers, and her own budding love for her big brother's OTP, just as Teruo needs his little sister to help him come out of his shell and explore the real world. And as each new event pushes them further into the limelight, can they find a way to keep the secret of Amaterasu's identity and also have room to be themselves?
Toshimitsu Yamamura owns a real estate company and loves baking delicious, healthy snacks in his spare time. When his coworker comes to him one day with the idea of advertising their real estate agency as LGBT-friendly, Toshi realizes this little change could really help people who often face discrimination in his industry. He's terrified, though, because he worries this move will out him as gay. Joined by his boyfriend Gonta who inspired him to bake in the first place, Toshi navigates a changing world that's slowly becoming more accepting, faces his fears and discomfort, and bakes some incredibly lovely treats along the way.
Long before the events of Don't Call Me Dirty, Hanao Kaji and Ryuuji Mita were close friends...
When Ryuuji is left to raise his son Shouji as a single father, Hanao steps up to help him out. At first, their family life is happy and content, but Hanao's true feelings for Ryuuji become more and more difficult for him to ignore. The pressure of staying closeted eventually becomes too much to bear; Hanao leaves, choosing to run from his feelings and his fears of somehow "messing up" Shouji's life when he starts getting teased at school for having two dads. Years later, when he comes home to care for his aging father and ends up advising Shouji on his blossoming relationship with Hama, Hanao realizes it's time to face his own past... and his future.
When Omega Akihiro and Alpha Reiya are pushed into an engagement arranged by their parents, they're doubtful they can ever be happy together. But as they get to know each other, their reluctance shifts into... something else. Their passion verges on obsession: Every moment apart is spent yearning to be together again, affecting their ability to concentrate on the rest of their studies and relationships. As their feelings grow, they will have to push past the fears and expectations they have for each other (and themselves) to discover a love they never thought possible.
If you've got no objections...I'll spend tonight with you. Bar manager Nagisa has been in one-sided love with his coworker, Haruma, for two years... so when Haruma breaks up with his girlfriend, Nagisa assumes he doesn't stand a chance. And since he can't be with the one he loves, anyone else will do for the night. When Haruma stops Nagisa going home with his hookup, Nagisa suggests they go home together instead... the last thing he expects is for Haruma to agree. Sex is one thing, love is another. There's no way Haruma could love Nagisa the way he loved his girlfriend... is there?
Uta (who has newly come out as gay) and Ryo (seemingly straight) have been living together for a year and a half. At first, they had their fights. They also slept together. But these days, they're as tranquil as a middle-aged married couple. Only problem is... they haven't had sex or kissed in almost a year. With their lease renewal hanging over his head, Uta is wondering if it even makes sense for them to continue this way. Why would a gay man and a straight man who aren't dating or even sleeping together keep living like a couple?
During one summer in her teens, Erika's mother pressured her into going to a local overnight camp. Despite her reservations, Erika ended up meeting a girl named Emi... and Emi didn't let Erika's anti-social front prevent them from forming a special bond.Now in their 30s, Erika and Emi reminisce about that fateful summer and consider what could have been.
Kazuto Muronoi runs a cute little coffee shop, where many people enjoy doing some work or writing papers for school. Among his coffee shop's regulars is a college student named Jun, who often studies there. It was love at first sight for Kazuto! Will Kazuto be able to find the courage to confess his crush before Jun graduates college and stops frequenting the shop? And to make matters even more complicated... it seems Jun has his sights set on another worker at the cafe!
Under the curse of Orochi, the great demon serpent reborn every 300 years, Japan has been shrouded in clouds for as long as anyone can remember...
The era of the samurai is at an end, and carrying swords has been outlawed. To combat the rising crime rates, an inescapable prison was built in the middle of Lake Biwa. When brothers Tenka, Soramaru and Chutaro Kumo are hired to capture and transport offenders to their final lodgings in this prison, they unexpectedly find themselves faced with a greater destiny than any of them could have imagined.
Join Aki and Haru as they tackle one of the most perilous tasks two college roommates can face - feeding themselves! Easygoing Aki has mastered the art of affordable home-cooking to keep his good friend Haru upbeat and motivated throughout the school year. From homemade ramen to fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season offers a whole new menu! Chewing their way through life's ups and downs, the boys and their friends share in the simple joys of food and youth. Take a hearty bite out of this sweet and refreshing slice of life story!
It began with a mistake. When Tanaka and Nakata are given each other's papers back, they come to a horrible realization...
They have almost identical names. And test results. And body types. And taste in fashion. And sports scores. And hobbies. The list goes on, and as annoying as it is, at least they know they always have each other.
And maybe, just maybe, their similarities run even deeper.
Ordinary salaryman Kei has ended up at rock bottom after falling in love with a call girl and spending his life savings trying to pay off her debts. Now living out of his car while hiding from loan sharks, he contemplates ending it all...
But when he comes to, Kei finds himself saved by the men of Circus, a brothel that caters only to male clientele. Despite his despair, he clings to the lifeline they offer him, and it becomes more than just an opportunity to pay off his debts, but a strange and unexpected respite. Living and working alongside the other men, each trying to survive in their own way, Kei faces his new chance at life head-on, learning both the sweetness and ugliness of desire and love - for a night and for a lifetime.
This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including blackmail, attempted suicide, violence, sex work, and non-consensual sex. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.