Yashiro, the young leader of the Shinsei-kai and president of the Shinsei Enterprise, is a huge masochistic whore who excels at making money, all while never revealing his true feelings to anyone. However, when Chikara Doumeki is enlisted to become his bodyguard, Yashiro finds that regardless of his pledge to never touch one of his men, there's just something about him that he can't resist. Unfortunately, despite Yashiro's attempts to seduce the new-comer, Doumeki, for some unknown reason, refuses to give in to his boss's advances. Yashiro, who has problems facing his contradicting thoughts, and Doumeki who has an unusual loyalty to him. This is the story of two men, each one carrying with them their own wounds and burdens.
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."
Gerun Fortress - a coastal stronghold along the Mediterranean Sea. Here, two-hundred Monastic Knights make their final stand against a league of 20,000 Middle Eastern soldiers led by General Jamal Jan. Called "beardless" by some, "shameless" by others, Jamal soon seizes the castle and its acting commander, Prince Leonard de Limbourg. The general's ideas of how to subjugate the enemy do not conform to the typical rules of warfare, however. In quick order, Prince Leonard finds himself stripped naked and forced to perform in front of his own men. Leonard's h*miliation does not end there; now the general's captive slave, he is brought back to a strange land and presented before His Majesty the Sultan. Will Jamal's deviant attentions lead to certain punishment for both he and Prince Leonard?
When Tomosaka realized he was in love with his best friend Noda, it seemed the most natural thing in the world. He couldn't even remember when he'd first started falling in love. He had his feelings, but he couldn't express them... because Noda was his best friend. A story about the delicate thread that separates friendship and love.
Izumi is a dedicated single parent haunted by his past while trying hard to make a future for him and his son. First suffering the crippling loss of his closest friend after their junior high graduation in what was an ego destroying personal rejection of their friendship, he then went on to lose his young wife due to complications of childbirth. Thankfully, his seemingly tough yakuza brother in law, Sawaragi, was there to lend a hand when he needed it most. Things seem to be going swimmingly well until his childhood friend makes a sudden reappearance, throwing Izumi into emotional turmoil. Just what is Takatsudo playing at, wanting to hang out like close friends again after all this time? Izumi's determined to find out just what is going on before his heart is crushed beyond repair this time...
Chiyuki Amamiya works as a public prosecutor at the western branch of the Tokyo district public prosecutor's office. One day, two men transfer to Amamiya's office. One of them is Yoshitaka Morooka, the progeny of a long line of merchants. The other is Masachika Katori, the man they used to call the home office prince before he fell from grace! Amamiya has just broken up with his boyfriend and, starving for some skin-to-skin contact, ends up sleeping with Katori after a night of drinking...
Sanpei is strict, abrupt, and far too serious for his own good. His friend and co-worker, Tani, is outgoing, flashy, and slightly airheaded. When Tani is forced to quit his job and take over the family business, he's determined to take Sanpei back with him - as his wife! Sanpei's liked Tani for a long time, but will the overly-serious Sanpei let Tani into his heart, or will he end up pushing Tani away before things go too far?
Having been sentenced to 5 years in prison for dealing drugs, yakuza Kyousuke Sawaragi just wants to finish his sentence and start a nice normal life far away from his past. So after parole, when he literally runs into former cellmate Shuuya, he's in no hurry to renew their acquaintance. Fate seems to have other ideas though, having the yakuza and Shuuya repeatedly cross paths with him. Can he really turn his back on all of it, especially if it holds out his one chance at finding true love? It's exciting romance as only the famed Saki Aida (S) can write it and Yugi Yamada (Close the Last Door) can draw it!
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?
University student Yoh Shirasane is living happily with his lover, Kaito Iwanami, one of the best detectives on the police force. While working at his part-time job assisting with the interior decorating of a hotel, Yoh receives movie tickets from the hotel manager. When Kaito and Yoh meet up for their movie date, Kaito is shot! Is someone after Kaito?! And is their happy life together about to end?
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!
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?
Matsuda has just begun his life as a University student and is starting to experience the Tokyo life he's always dreamed of. Soon enough, he acquaints himself with his next door neighbor: Yaotome, a shabby-looking fellow that's tough on the outside, but soft on the inside.Or is it the other way around...?Matsuda can't seem to figure Yaotome out at first, but soon enough, their acquaintance evolves into friendship, and the two begin to uncover new sides of each other.
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.
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...
Freeter, Miki Sasaoka, has someone he loves: his childhood friend, Keisuke Takeo. Keisuke, however, isn't interested in men....Or so he always thought, until he fell for Kouhei Chiba, a student at his university. Overrun by feelings of jealousy, Miki decides that if he can't have Keisuke, no one can! And so begins a game of manipulation and deceit.
Gifted pianist Saki wants nothing more than to see his young cousin - the talented Riya - succeed as a professional musician. So why is a (handsome) face from Saki's past suddenly threatening to tear him away from reality? Will this fragile butterfly finally learn to ride the winds of change with grace and maturity...or will he get swept away in a reckless moment?
Only the most successful project planners may earn their way through the "Career Gate," and Ozaki works diligently in hopes of achieving this goal. Even more urgently, he struggles to hide his feelings for mild-mannered coworker Shinoda. But what secrets might Shinoda be hiding from him?
"Do you think it's possibleto fall in love with someone you've never met?"This is the question Toru Kanda finds himself faced with when he discovers his blossoming feelings for his pen pal correspondent, Takeshi Sagawa. Three years ago, Toru threw away everything for his dream of becoming a writer and moved to Tokyo, where, through letters, Takeshi became his sole support.Toru soon realizes that his feelings for Takeshi are more than just admiration. But when Toru and Takeshi finally meet, Toru is in for the surprise of his life - his long-time pen pal is... a Yakuza?!Join Toru and Takeshi as they discover the answer to their question in this sweet tale of a long-distance romance between the most unlikely pair!
Soft-spoken butler Laurent loves plants above all else. But Laurent himself is the object of another's affection; Arthur, the short-tempered master of the house. Despite being master and servant, Arthur and Laurent grow up together, and spend many an hour in the estate gardens, where Laurent lovingly tends the plants growing there. Love also blossoms in those gardens and it's there that Arthur confesses his feelings for Laurent. However, things only go downhill from there... will history give these two lovers another chance, or see them go their separate ways forever?
One morning, Hayashi wakes up naked - next to another man. That man: Shinohara, a client everyone says is gay! Hayashi, hung over with no memory of the night before, is horrified when Shinohara tells him they slept together. He doesn't know Shinohara is lying! Plus, normally a cool character, Shinohara's turned beet red, and he's crying and yelling... and incredibly, Hayashi thinks this new Shinohara is kinda cute!
Meet Renji Jumonji, outstanding police officer and commander of the Special Investigation Unit. His one regret in life? Neglecting Daisuke, who was orphaned when his father, Renji's best friend, passed away. Thus, when Daisuke joins that very same unit, Renji vows to protect him at all costs.And protect him he must, from the roving hands of colleague Kamioka. But when it comes down to it, can Renji protect Daisuke from his own desires...?Renji's new-found life is full of hardship!
A certain politician has his own private security group. In that group is someone special. That man, Aoi, is someone who is extremely capable at his job, handling even dirty work with ease. But in that heart lies not only cold reason, but passion. Can love survive in such circumstances, and light a path out of the darkness?
After receiving an interesting phone call from his brother, Tatsuki Hiroshi decides to go for a visit. There he encounters Miura, and as the two get to know each other,they begin dating. It is not supposed to be for anything but fun with no strings attached. So when did Tatsuki become a fool for love? What is he to do?! As he finds out, affairs of the heart are complicated!
Painter Yukari Yohito will soon realize that despite all that he's been through, leaving his umbrella on a train will be the one thing that changes his life. Completely in tune with his paintings, Yukari is a genius at the canvas; however he is completely useless at living life. One day fellow art student Kurosu Keiichiro realizes Yukari has forgotten his umbrella on the train and quickly tries to return it-- having been a huge fan of Yukari's work, he strikes up a friendship. Keiichiro begins coming by to take care of things for the neurotic artist. However, the more he involves himself in Yukari's complex life the deeper Keiichiro's feelings begin to run. It's no longer mere friendship or even admiration that moves him, but just what should he do about it?
With computers being so much a part of people's lives nowabays,we can safely say that this is the era of the nerd. Nerbs rule!Well, not all of them.As the president of a successful I.T. company, Takeo is considered an eligible bachelor.So why hasn't anyone landed him yet?Because ever since high school, he has been pining for best bud Fumi.Problem is... Takeo is a die-hard otaku while Fumi is a passionate anti-moeh otaku hater.Will the two ever get along?
On the day he entered College, Shingo reencounters his childhood friend Kyou. Shingo always desired to meet him once again, ever since the day Kyou mysteriously left home. He is determined to be accepted and move in where Kyou lives: Fresh Breeze Guesthouse, a place full of stories. However, it seems that Kyou is avoiding Shingo...Pure feelings and immoral emotions blending together to form a sociogramatic LOVE.
One evening, a boy named "Air" suddenly appears at Mizuki's window, forcibly transporting him to Neverland. Having grown up most of his life without his own father, Mizuki wants nothing to do with being a surrogate father to Air and the other children, but unfortunately stuck without a way out of Neverland, he has little choice but to stay. As he spends time with Air, however, Mizuki is gradually charmed by his boyish innocence.
Kei Fujieda was bored - bored with school, bored with his friends, bored with life. Having been forced to attend an elite high school, Fujieda's days were spent feeling trapped. Only his rebellious, bad-boy attitude gave him a fleeting sense of excitement in his otherwise dreary existence. It wasn't until a school prank went bad that Kei found a reason worth living in Atsushi Sakuraba.Sakuraba was a model student and a teacher's pet; a complete opposite of Fujieda. Calm and cool in every situation, his unexpected encounter with Fujieda gave him a chance to reveal his true nature, sparking an interest in Fujieda that was both confusing and addictive. Suddenly the pair becomes part of each other's lives in more ways than one. Their days, once thought of as quiet and monotonous, are turned upside down as they struggle with unfamiliar feelings and outside circumstances that threaten to end their relationship when it's only just begun.
Nao is a high-school student with a secret he carefully hides from everybody: he's fallen in love with his close friend, Hira. But, Nao is terrified when he suspects Hira might have noticed his feelings.
A new student enrolls in Kosuke's sophomore class in high school. As a perfect foil to Kosuke's short stature, Raku is tall, manly and popular with girls. Although Kosuke initially feels jealous, he soon learns of Raku's secret and is asked to keep it a secret. Raku finds himself taking an interest in Kosuke and they begin to grow closer. This is a high school romantic comedy about an odd couple!
One rainy day, the serious Professor Amamiya comes home and finds a young man named Naruse seeking shelter from the downpour by standing beneath Amamiya's roof. Naruse looks so much like Amamiya's past love that on a whim, the professor invites the young man inside to dry off. Afterwards, Amamiya refuses the young man's contact information out of politeness, but a month later, Naruse reappears. This time, he asks to spend the night...
Being a real estate agent for luxury apartments, Kazushi Fujimaru has history with an estranged lover, Takamura-Kazushi betrayed and rejected him in the worst possible way! But, lo and behold, Takamura shows up as a client several years later. Despite everything, Kazushi hasn't forgotten him. He doesn't know why Takamura's here, and he can't hide his agitation. And then, as he's leading a tour through the apartment, Takamura angrily shoves him down...on the bed! Find out how this crazy couple reacts after years of misunderstanding and heartbreak.Also included are three one shots: a detective and his mystery man, two roommates hiding their feelings for each other, and a teenager with daddy issues! Watch the warm-hearted, hilarity unfold!
It is rumored that Touji Seryou, one of the more popular boys at school, would go out with anyone who asks him out on a Monday morning. But on this particular Monday morning, the first person he meets at the school gate is no other than Yuzuru Shino, Seryou's sempai at the archery club. On a whim, and well-aware of Seryou's reputation, Shino asks Seryou to go out with him. Thinking that it will be treated as a joke, they're both guys after all, imagine Shino's surprise when Seryou takes him up on the offer!There is a catch, though. While Seryou does go out with the first girl who asks him out on a Monday morning, the other side of the coin is - by the end of the week, he will break up with that person. In essence, Seryou is a lover with a one-week expiration date. But will Shino prove to be the exception to that rule?
Reeling from betrayal at the hands of his lover who left him in incredible debt, Ryouichi finds himself aimlessly wandering in the midst of a storm. Suddenly finding himself standing at the door of a teahouse. he goes in, and soon finds himself indebted to the owner. Helping out around the shop to pay back the owner's kindness, Ryouichi finds that he is looking forward to it, and not just to pay back the debt either. Has Ryouichi found where he belongs?