IKUSHIMA MIYA

In the turbulent final years of the Tokugawa Shongunate, Shieikan Dojo was the birthplace of one of Japan's most famous militias: the Shinsengumi. Many of the members have acheived legendary status for their skill, honor and devotion. Under the banner of "loyalty", they would sacrifice their lives for their ideals... "Soshite Haru no Tsuki" is a series by Miya Ikushima, currently spanning 4 books that give a decidedly yaoi-friendly interpretation of the Shinsengumi. The main pairing is between the young first captain, Okita Souji, and his vice-commander, Hijikata Toshi, but practically all of the well-known members have their own stories... and plenty of steamy love scenes interspersed with the fighting and intrigue the Shinsengumi were known for. (from hanami) The books of the series are: Vol.1 Soshite Haru no Tsuki (1998) Vol.2 Akeyuku Sora (1999) Vol.3 Yakusoku no Oka (2001) Vol.4 Chiranai Hana (2002) Vol.5 Ten to Chi to Kaze to (2006

Follows the rather tempestuous relationship of two writers and touches on the lives of those they interact with. Both those that hate and/or envy them and those that love and/or like them. Not a modern story, it seems to be set at least several decades ago, before computers at least. Despite this, it doesn't have a dusty, out-of-date feel to it, more like a slow-tempo modern story. Vol.1 Hitodenashi no Koi (1999) Vol.2 Itooshii Hito (2000) Vol.3 Omoware Bito (2001) Vol.4 Hitori ni Shinai (2002) Vol.5 Aisareru Hito (2004) -officially dropped by Game Over or Continue after finishing up v2-

From Hana-mi: A oneshot about the developing relationship between an out-of-world wanderer and a mistreated boy.