That flirtatious manner... Those sweet nothings... She's had enough of playing around with men who are more concerned with themselves than a potential partner! But if she's going to have something sweet, she might as well get her fill...!! Eri Hosokawa, a thirtyish office worker in Tokyo, is beautiful and popular with men, but terminally unlucky in finding a lasting love. Nagata, a senior colleague, is reliable and well-liked around the office, but he's the same sort of no-good, full-of-himself perpetual bachelor she swore she wouldn't fall for... and yet, when she sees Nagata lamenting his lack of prospects, even she can't help but feel bad for him. But how did she end up staying at his apartment?!
Personality, education, status, money... Everything about him was perfect! Ayako Makuuchi, an up-and-coming office worker in Tokyo, has put her shameful past behind her and now struggles to become one of life's "winners". She's set her sights on Nagata, a senior colleague and her ideal man, and as the distance between them decreases day by day, she seems well on the way to a blissful wedded life... or so she thinks. Enter her childhood friend Eiji, who knows her dark secret and somehow ends up crashing at her place in the city...?!
"He's the CEO?! That guy from yesterday?!!" After losing my precious puppy who'd been at my side through high school, college, and since graduation, I went to a bar to drown my sorrows by the gallon. While I was wailing with grief, the man sitting next to me cut in with a majorly nasty retort: "Why not take some pills for your dysfunctional brain and start acting your age?" Well, I don't have to take that from some stranger!! So I returned the favor by sticking my leg out to trip him with an, "Oh, sorry. That was on purpose!" (Yeah, maybe I went too far...) Then, the next day that same guy turns up at my office and apparently he's the company's CEO! What's more, he's here looking for...me...?!?!
"That does it; my life is over now, for sure...!" -- Though he's good at his job, due to a stubborn streak and an overly serious attitude, office worker Sakura tends to take on too much. But he has a secret - after sunset on the weekends, he becomes "someone else." However, his junior coworker Arima sees him in this other form, and Sakura even gets stuck sharing his secret with the guy...!! Can straight-laced, earnest, bespectacled Sakura handle the onslaught from his blank-faced, pushy junior on top of all the rest of his stress?!
A coworker who keeps chasing after teen idols despite her age; a useless boss; and a completely unsociable new hire. Ann, a fortyish woman who looks down on those around her and blames everything on others, dreams only of marriage with the boyfriend who won't sleep with her. But then one day, when she learns that one of the colleagues she looked down on is getting married, she reveals her hidden nasty side right in front of the newbie. From that day on, she is visited by one misfortune after another....
There was a time when, overflowing with love, I let myself run wild without a thought for the other person's feelings or the people around us, and soon enough my love crashed and burned. Traumatized by this, I've now developed a bad habit of avoiding anyone I have eyes for, to keep my affection from showing. Then one day, my coworker invited me out to a bar, where I met Sawaguchi and fell in love with him at first sight - but thanks to my avoidant tendency, I ended up making him hate me... No matter how many times I reflect and repent, I just can't get this bad habit of mine to change. I want to be able to say "I love you" to the person I love! With my conviction made, I set out to see a counselor, but there I find none other than-?!
College student Ichiki can't help but beguile everyone around him with his dazzling smile. But the one person he's head over heels for is... his ultra ordinary manager Mr. Yomura! Homely but hardworking Mr. Yomura stole Ichiki's heart, and after a tireless pursuit Ichiki managed at long last to get his hands on boyfriend status. Now, three months since they started dating... they still haven't made any progress in their relationship?! Even with all the romance tactics popular-guy Ichiki has at his disposal, Mr. Yomura is a formidable conquest...
"It's not that I don't want to get married. I just want to be accepted for who I am. Is that so much to ask...?" Suzu is a thirtyish woman with a cute-and-fluffy exterior that belies a strength no man can hope to match. But when she tells off her insistent mother by saying she'll only marry a man stronger than she is, she's set up with... a ninja?!? Is that his job...? How does he earn a living...? But Akitsuki the Ninja just smiles away, oblivious to Suzu's confusion. There's no way she could take him, and yet this kindhearted man, who nonchalantly accepts the true self that put off every other suitor she's ever had, secretly makes Suzu's heart flutter...
Playboy Yamada and earnest Takahashi. Oddly comfortable around each other despite being complete opposites, these two were always together. They took it for granted that those days they shared would go on forever, and yet... Even after going their separate ways, they often overhear gossip about each other. The passage of these two years has only deepened and complicated their feelings. They cross paths again, and in that moment, what course of action do they take...?
"Why don't you have a child with me, then?" A woman who lost the husband she adored, and a man who lost the brother he revered, united in the depths of their grief.... The widowed Shion, age 35, spends her days trying to manage the small store she ran with the husband who died three years earlier. But from a sorrow that time doesn't seem to heal, she comes to think, "If only I'd had a child with him, a piece of him would still be here with me." When her college student brother-in-law Kosei learns of Shion's wish, he makes an unexpected proposition that shakes her to the core. Is he doing it out of respect for his older brother, or is it something else...? These two bereaved souls, aching for the same lost loved one, become transfixed by a forbidden notion....
She doesn't know how it feels to be in love, and her body can't bear children, but that doesn't mean she doesn't want a perfect family like the ones you see on TV! And who should appear before down-on-her-luck, marriage-crazy Sachiko, but Keiichi! He's got looks and money to spare, and most importantly, he accepts all of Sachiko's conditions! But Keiichi's got secrets of his own... Can Sachiko overcome these hurdles to obtain the happy home she's dreamed of?!
"I've missed you, Shota…" "Tohru... Me, too...!" I still can't get used to it no matter how many times we do it, so sometimes it hurts a little... But it feels so good... When Shota returns to Tokyo after visiting home, he and Tohru enjoy a long-awaited reunion. He brings back happy news - he's come out to his family and told them that he's dating a man - and the pair's love starts heating up from there! But in the midst of that happiness, Shota starts to worry that he isn't the right match for this handsome older man and is only a burden on Tohru, and misunderstandings begin to grow between the two of them...
Haruka is a totally average high school girl, but she has a secret. A certain tacky four-eyes from her class, Souta Sano, is actually her childood friend and neighbor. What's more, that frumpy look is a disguise, and he's really a popular male model. "He's been there beside me since forever, but now..."Your true face that I've known since childhood, and the face you wear as a popular model - the more I see of you, the stronger this feeling of love grows, yet why do you feel so far away...?The pure love of this high school girl and her childhood friend turned model is sure to make your heart pound.
"What is it, Mr. Amakusa? Don't tell me you're planning to make midnight visits to my bed?" Aki Kurumi, 29 years old, meets Shisui Amakusa at a singles' mixer, and what should he unexpectedly propose but a paper marriage...! And once she starts living with Shisui, who is a touch out of sync with her, it kicks off a string of miscommunications and minor catastrophes! Their life as newlyweds (on paper) gets off to a bumpy start, but it's somehow almost cozy... "I didn't realize I would be so happy... to be needed by someone." They each chose this paper marriage for their own convenience, but could they become a real husband and wife? What is "love"? What is "marriage"? This is a bumbling love story that depicts how men and women coexist.
"Why don't I show you what being a woman's all about? Physically..." Mayu Minagawa, marketing whiz at a major foods company, is a virgin who has zero aptitude when it comes to cleaning. One day, she learns that her senior colleague (and one-sided crush) Yanagi's ideal woman is one who can do housework. But when she arrives at home still in shock, there's a man in an apron standing in a neat-and-tidy room!! And on top of that, this man, Shin, confronts her with a harsh truth: "I don't think men want to be with women who can't clean"! To bring herself in line with Yanagi's ideal, Mayu begs Shin for cleaning lessons. But then Shin suddenly tries to plant a kiss on her lips?!
"Every morning, I'll be the one to wake you, Mizu." So her beloved Kairi had promised, until a plane crash 3 months after their wedding took him away from her forever. Now a widow, but unable to accept her husband's death, Mizuki Mizusawa deliberately moves closer to the ocean and starts a job in a brand-new place. That same day, she unexpectedly encounters a college student named Kaoru Suoh, who is the spitting image of a young Kairi. The first time they meet, Kaoru calls her "Mizu," which is just what her husband Kairi used to call her...! Though this enigmatic and handsome college student Kaoru may be playing with her heart, Mizuki finds herself drawn to him... A story of the romance between two people devoted to love despite their heartbreak.
"This feels good..." That act should have brought me nothing but pain, and yet... I felt pleasure.Three days before her wedding, Saya winds up coming face-to-face with the sight of her fiance cheating on her. "You're such a clean freak, and you're frigid, so..." - these harsh words are thrown at her, and her engagement is called off as well. Still nursing her wounds, Saya turns to a solo trip to Okinawa in hopes of being reborn as a new her. And there, while taking a diving lesson, she meets the man of her destiny... "Even if it's only for the rest of this trip, that's fine. I want you to be my girlfriend." It's the heartrending romance of a frigid office worker and a wealthy heir who has never been in love.
He's off in search of a certain man's life.... Harboring doubts about Dorry, a man he had previously arrested, inquisitive cop Yagi sets off to uncover his past, arriving at a town isolated by winter snow. Despite the town's hostility toward outsiders, he secures the cooperation of a local postman and an orphan with no last name, and begins his investigation....
Long ago, in the Edo period -- Abandoned by his master due to the two bumps which appeared on his forehead, male prostitute Shion was taken in by a doctor who grows medicinal plants for the province. Shion, both his means of earning a living and his reason to live now lost, tries to win the doctor's favor with his body in hopes of gaining a new purpose and livelihood...
"Be my partner!" - Aiming to get their paws on money and food, fox spirit Ginjiro and tanuki spirit Kinsaku take on human form and cozy up to an unknown human. But this human, Yoichi, sees through their disguises in an instant and leaves them both besotted with him. From that day, they each pursue him fiercely, but Yoichi's heart cannot be swayed. One day, the two spirits learn of Yoichi's past and, knowing there is just one thing that can soothe his wounded heart, they decide to steal into his bed that night...
Those who inhabit neither Heaven nor Earth, but a place called the Space Between.... A cute little guardian deity and the sewing Between-dweller who creates them have come to peer in on the human world?! It's a 200% soothing tale that will gently snuggle into the holes in people's hearts!
"You make me wanna mess up that cool, indifferent face of yours," says Ritsuki to Sumire in the gym storeroom. So begins the game between Ritsuki, the most popular boy at school, and his friends. His objective: to make Sumire, a cold, aloof girl who's rumored to sleep with anyone, his new conquest. As Ritsuki gets closer to Sumire, however, he starts to see her true face, which is far different from what her normally stoic demeanor would suggest. It's a hurt-filled lovestory of two hearts nursing deep wounds.
Ace student Kuwahara, who has just transferred into prestigious Eikoh High School, dreams of having a best friend. But doing this is harder than it seems - maybe even harder than getting a girlfriend! "I want to get advice from a best friend, not some psychologist or philosopher..." Kuwahara may have high hopes at his new school, but what awaits him there is a den of knuckleheads: musical performances breaking out in the middle of class, doing P.E. at inappropriate times, and who knows what else?! Between Kuwahara the model student, the handsome blond Yusa, and a classful of screwballs, it's a comedy of love (?) and friendship he won't soon forget!
"Why don't I take Sou's place?" - That day in the winter of our last year of junior high, the day Sou died, I sealed all my feelings away inside my heart. It was always the three of us - Sou, Keito, and me - but now there's an empty space where Sou used to be. Except, now we've met him: Sou's twin brother, Shun. His face and voice, like perfect copies of Sou's, shake up my heart and weaken the seal. Please, don't stare at me with Sou's eyes. Please, don't call out to me with his voice. Don't say that nonsense about taking his place, and then kiss me just like he used to......
I,Yui Nakagawa, I was hired as an office worker and entered a small company with only three guys. The boss is young and handsome, but mean and rude. What a waste for such a hot guy! One day one of the staff told me that I look like his lover... What does that mean...? That's going to keep me up at night... What is the truth about his lover?
The charismatic owner of the super popular ramen chain Tenshukaku passes away suddenly in an accident! His wife is left to try and hold the business together with the four branch managers of the chain. In this situation, a new employee enters the picture. A man called Shinsuke Hyodo! Will he succeed, or will he be eaten alive...?! The stage is set for a battle of ambitions!
Excellent grades ・ Excellent athletic eminence ・ Very popular ・ student, Yuzen Shindo fell in love with the beauty of the cool student council chairman Rei Omiya at first sight. Yuzen fell for Rei when he realized that he was lovely because of his pride. Yuzen expression of love is dynamic and erotic. Rei is always drawing away from him. Well they do say that opposites attract! High school love comedy!
The former chef of Hakodate's Goryokakutei, Kitagata Toshizo! The man who has been contracted to completely turn around a restaurant on the verge of failing! When it comes to cooking techniques, ideas, and spirit he is unrivaled! Only those that can make it through Toshizo's earth shattering training will be able to gain footing on the road to revival.Then comes in another shop...!!
Junichiro Nogi is a serious, stoic yet dull man at work and at home. Satoshi Miyamoto has a beautiful wife, a successful career, yet enjoys his extramarital relationships. Two men, both 40 years old, meet the women of their destinies. Nogi, tired of his job and family, spends time in his friend Asahina's apartment (who is currently away as an expat in a foreign country). He enjoys his alone-time, and manages to decompress there. Suddenly, a beautiful young woman named Ayami Fujimori appears at the apartment and says "Please make me your girlfriend" as she gives him a kiss...!?
Miyabi, who doesn't like gays and Shuhei, a gay. They spent a night together thinking this is one time coming. But they meet again and become a roommate at a boy's school dorm. Miyabi thinks something is not right. But cannot leave him out. He cannot follow Shuhei, who is pure, but saying that the feeling and sex are different. The story at a secret flower garden, the forbidden relationship at the boy's dorm!
Ryuichi Gasha is a mainstay voice actor with 15 years of his carrier in the field. Facing confusing one night mistake, even worse it was with his agency manager, Shibata. Shibata says blankly "We were both drank but agreed, I know it's awkward for both of us." But a little touch of Gasha's finger flushed Shibata's face. What the hell is this unsettled feeling?
"Are you mocking Food battle?" An ordinary company employee, Mantaro Ohara is mentored by the famous food fighter, George Hunter! It's a steep path of gourmet foods to become a pro! This time we battle with pork Katsu! Eat, eat, eat!!
The drifter gambling chef Hanjiro Daicho!! His cooking is unbelievably delicious!! He'll change this world's B class gourmet into first class!! The giant of the world of gourmet manga Shigeru Tsuchiyama brings a new delicious work to Japan's recession. Your life will take a turn! Eat it, the shockingly delicious Food Explosion!!
An 18-year-old university student Takanori and 17-year-old high schooler Hikaru become brother and sister when their parents get married. Just when their happy family life is about to start their parents' plane crash on their honeymoon! Despite this, Takanori and Hikaru continue to live together. However, everything changes as they learn about the billion yen insurance money their parents left for them! An adventure full of comedy and romance is about to begin!
A mysterious Hostess club manager Mondo Kuwase, known as Kuwamon, starts working and introduces everyone to the world of local and regional food from all over the country! A new sensational gourmet manga!
The master of the Izakaya "Arakan" is also a famous detective. In accordance with the veteran police detective Numata's request, he joins the investigations. A gruelling detective story blended lightly with cuisine and seasoned with some human drama.
The protagonist is the second son of the Yanagiya Restaurant, Short tempered and has had a lot of problems with the police. He trained himself in the art of flavor through working at street stalls. His creative way of cooking gives a glimpse of his true potential. However after learning the difference between an amateur and professional in his battle against his older brother who has taken over the family business, he has left on a journey to train...The 18 year old hooligan of a chef Musashi, from Mito. takes to the front lines, going to the extreme to create a flavor that captures the hearts and tongues of everyone who tastes it!!
The hunger for victory begins! Momotaro High School's Competitive Eating Club was once a forceto be reckoned with. The new coach, Kutaro Moriyama, has come to restore the club to its former glory!
In the daytime, he's an honor student, but at night, the fascinating Maya appears. College student Kazuya is strongly attracted to Shinya, but doesn't accept his split personality. Meanwhile a politician named Tanabe is manipulating Shinya, and Wagaki finds out! This is a hot mystery love story by Kanbe and Shima! Don't miss it!
Kai, who's lover was murdered, searches for the murderer in the city controlled by Saruto and Maina. He finds a man with the same ring as his dead lover. Steel Ratri… A boys Love story set in the future! Finally, the spin-off of Steal moon is published!