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Whether you've shared many or simply yearn to feel the butterflies, experience the rush of true love's first kiss in four charming short stories. Follow junior high pairs as their hearts reach out to one another and their lips tremble in anticipation. While some quietly harbor their feelings for a dear friend over the years, others are suddenly struck by Cupid's arrow after one look from a stranger. Once these feelings bloom, there's no holding back!

Minekura Kazuya (Saiyuki), Azusa Kina (After School at the Coffee Shop), Namori (YuruYuri), etc... A splendid writing team participates! The official comic anthology of the popular manga Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, which has sold a total of over 9 million copies (including digital editions)! Contributors: Cover: Fujita Illustrations: Akiyoshi Shima, Sachiko, Namori, Haida Nanako Manga: Azusa Kina Konno Paru Hachiya Kujira Shiromanta Yamaguchi Eito Dorokawa Megumi Kakitsubata Waka Nagao Uka Anno Tachi Aoi Medamayaki Nouichi Nye Minami Kiri Megane Asahi Noboru Minekura Kazuya

Irina is an ordinary high school girl, until the day she's brought to a fairyland by a handsome man. Terra Bitt just moved to a new school, where two attractive guys, Kai and Marcell, fall for her. An anthology of romantic short stories that showcase the various aspects of love.

A sweet collection of stories about goddess-like girls and the disaster girls who love them from afar. They start off as friends, total opposites who watch each other from afar, or maybe they're locked in a fierce competition. Either way, they can't stop thinking about one another. These fluttery feelings can only mean one thing: first love! Swoon over these budding teenage romances that celebrate girls loving girls.

Childhood friends Namju and Yeoju find themselves stuck in a dungeon, where the only way to escape is to lose their virginity to each other. They’re hesitant at first, until they end up spawning a tentacle monster to help get things started. And get started they do when Namju sees something squirming in Yeoju’s pants that simply leaves her saying, “You got a tentacle too?!”

Otomate's popular "AMNESIA" anthology is finally here! A new season with "Him". The long-awaited anthology of "AMNESIA CROWD," the story after the ending of the previous "AMNESIA LATER"! The main character regains his memory and is united with "Him" from the bottom of his heart. The seasons pass, and new changes come to the happy couple. This is a love story that depicts a sweet and sad romance with characters in new costumes. Shin, a devoted younger childhood friend, Toma, a kind older brother, Icki, a seductive and charming man, Kent, a cool and rational man, and Ukyou, a mysterious and full of gaps. ...... Who will you fall in love with?

Now, to the story of finding your true feelings... The popular game "Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku"'s first comic anthology! The world of 'Proseka' is expanding with this all-new comic book. Each unit's daily life is presented in a large volume!

A young girl fighting her way through bounty hunter school. A princess forced to flee her moon empire after a coup. Witch-hunters hell-bent on killing with bloodsucking swords. And a group of ragtag musketeers tracking down armed robbers. In these early works by Tatsuya Endo, creator of the hit series Spy x Family, follow the adventures of four resourceful and unexpected heroes as they discover that true strength, power, and beauty can be found in walking the path one believes in.

Yamato, an honor student, is constantly being pestered by his childhood friend Sakawa, whom he has not seen for a long time, but he brushes him off. In fact, however, Yamato has a hidden "leg fetish " that he can't tell anyone about. Yamato is irritated when Sakawa, who has the kind of "legs " he likes, innocently approaches him...? You can read the complete ultimate anthropomorphic BL comic as well! In addition to the title work, a thrilling reading of a dog-eared pet and his master, and more, are included!

A collection of Kuroshitsuji one-shots chapters by various manga artists.

There’s never a dull moment when the life of a boys’ love fanboy turns into one! From encounters with cats to bookstore trips and every sweet moment in between, enjoy this anthology featuring stories exploring Sasaki’s and Miyano’s relationship together—including three original stories by series creator, Shou Harusono!

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Des histoires d'amour douces-amères. A collection of love stories filled with drama by Tomoko Yamashita. Love is bittersweet, like a cup of black coffee. "La Campanella": A story about the friendship between an anti-social know-it-all and a friendly but selfish people pleaser. "Saturday, Boy, Phenomenon": "Take me away, U.F.O." became the mantra of a man bullied by his friend for being gay. A sudden reunion jolts them both back into their bitter history. WARNING: Use of anti-gay slurs "The Spell of Love"; The often untold story of what happens "the morning after." Will it be game over? Or will they continue playing...? "Cu, Clau, Come": They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Tomato soup, bread, horse mackerel, and chicken bowls... will they ever enjoy curry together? "Je T'aime, Café Noir": The cafe is a hotspot for drama and strangers' stories colliding. The small cafe's two workers love to eavesdrop on their customers' conversations, discuss, and sometimes even nudge the story a little with their weapons of choice: a cup of coffee. "A Wizard's Pupil": People say not to go near the fourth block's house because of the crazy man who lives there. But that couldn't stop a certain schoolgirl from wandering. The "crazy" man and the girl form a peculiar friendship that may be the man's much-needed salvation. "Once Upon a Time in Tokyo": A train conductor sees all the passengers as they get on the train and finds them again as they get off at their destinations. Used to being the fly on the wall, how will the conductor feel as the one being found?

Ryoko Kui, the master storyteller behind the beloved manga series Delicious in Dungeon, pens seven brand-new tales that will delight fantasy fans and manga devotees equally. Covering a broad range of themes and time periods, no two stories in this collection are alike!

Life and death, twists and turns, Tezuka Osamu combines classic heart with the depth and mystery of The Twilight Zone in this beautiful, startling collection. The Crater is a series of horror-inspired, self-containing short stories that show the depravity of mankind in a way only the “god of manga” can. Tales range from the world of nymphs and interdimensional adventures, to deadly spiders on planes and depictions of apocalyptic futures. While some stories loosely connect, each story is its own carefully laid experience. Tezuka will chill readers with dark visages of the world counterpointed with his amazing art style that has influenced fans for decades. Contains the following: Volume 1: <li>The Bell Rings (鈴が鳴った, Suzu ga Natta, ALT. ENG - The Bell Tolls)</li> <li>The Man Who Melted (溶けた男, Toketa Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Man, Evaporated)</li> <li>The Snowman (雪野郎, Yuki Yaro)</li> <li>The Purple Bems (紫のベムたち, Murasaki no Bem-tachi, ALT. - The Purple B.E.M.'s)</li> <li>Sacrifice (生けにえ, Ikenie)</li> <li>The Two-Headed Snake (双頭の蛇, Soto no Hebi, ALT. ENG.- The Twin-headed Snake)</li> Volume 2: <li>Okuchin's Strange Experience (オクチンの奇怪な体験, Okuchin no Kikaina Taiken, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's -Unwelcome Guest)</li> <li>Good Fortune (大あたりの季節, Dai Atari no Kisetsu, ALT. ENG. - Winning Season)</li> <li>Bag Containing the Future (オクチンの大いなる怪盗, Okuchin no Oinaru Kaito, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's Big Heist)</li> <li>Two Dramas (二つのドラマ, Futatsu no Drama)</li> <li>The Mask of Tomoe (巴の面, Tomoe no Men)</li> <li>The Three Invaders (三人の侵略者, San'nin no Shinryaku-sha, ALT. ENG. - The 3 Intruders)</li> Volume 3: <li>The Octagonal House (八角形の館, Hachikakukei no Yakata, ALT. ENG. - Octagon Manor)</li> <li>Car Racer (風穴, Kazana, ALT. ENG. - Wind Cave)</li> <li>The Riddle of Brunnel (ブルンネンの謎, Brunnen no Nazo, ALT. ENG. - Brunnen's Enigma)</li> <li>Sergeant Okuno (墜落機, Tsuiraku-ki, ALT. ENG. - Kamikaze)</li> <li>The Jumbo (ジャムボ)</li> <li>The Man on The Crater (クレーターの男, Crater no Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Crater)</li>

Parasites: shape-shifting aliens whose only purpose is to assimilate with and consume the human race… but do these monsters have a different side? A parasite becomes a prince to save his romance-obsessed female host from a dangerous stalker. Another hosts a cooking show, in which the real monsters are revealed. These and 13 more stories, from some of the greatest shojo manga artists alive today, together make up a chilling, funny, and entertaining tribute to one of manga’s horror classics!

Chapter 1 in Naver's 2024 Rookie Short Story Collection (2024 루키 단편선).

A Drunken Dream and Other Stories is a Japanese manga anthology written and illustrated by Moto Hagio, collecting a variety of her short stories originally from 1970 to 2007. 1. "Bianca" (1970, 16 pages) 2. "Girl on Porch with Puppy" (1971, 12 pages) 3. "Autumn Journey" (1971, 24 pages) 4. "Marié, Ten Years Later" (1977, 16 pages) 5. "A Drunken Dream" (1980, 21 pages) 6. "Hanshin: Half-God" (1984, 16 pages) 7. "Angel Mimic" (1984, 50 pages) 8. "Iguana Girl" (1991, 50 pages) 9. "The Child Who Comes Home" (1998, 24 pages) 10. "The Willow Tree" (2007, 20 pages)

A collection of short stories by Kazue Kato, creator of the hit manga series, Blue Exorcist.

When Dan Takuya’s sister marries into the mob, he is also thrown into the dark underworld of organized crime. Breaking the family’s code of silence, Dan is brutally tortured, arms severed, and left for dead as punishment. He somehow manages to survive, and with the help of an eccentric doctor, he makes his journey to recovery. But there is a catch! He must tap into his psychic powers to move his new limbs: metal prosthetic arms. Through the use of mind over matter, he trains to make use of his new arms and vows revenge on those who did him wrong. <br> <b><u>Included stories:</u></b> <li>Melody of Iron</li> <li>The White Shadow</li> <li>Revolution</li>

The official anthology book of "Rent-a-Girlfriend" by 22 super popular mangaka!! "Boarding School Juliet's" Yosuke Kaneda, "Takagi-san's" Souichiro Yamamoto, "A Town where you live's" Seo Kouji and many more! Also includes one special extra by Reiji Miyajima himself at the beginning and end of the book!!' Non-canon extras by other popular artists!

Osamu Tezuka unleashes several creepy suspenseful short stories in this anthology of speculative fiction spanning the years 1968 and 1973. 1) When a Nazi lieutenant is sentenced to death for war crimes, he expects to escape with his life, but hubris is his downfall. 2) A female android marries for love but is soon lost, and she must deal with the consequences. 3) After a married man finds out his city is being experimented on, he tries to save the people while struggling with adulterous thoughts. 4) On a dark and lonely road, a cabby picks up a shady man who threatens him, but little does his passenger know the cabby is not as he seems. 5) An educated man falls in love with an elusive woman who has a life-altering secret. 6) American school kids learn the cruelty of war. 7) A revolutionary fails his revolution, and 8) An interstellar peace conference does not yield the hoped-for results when space hippies defy peace conventions. These eerie stories will leave one wandering the depths of despair and hope against all odds.

An injured white supremacist struggles with the fact that he was brought back to life by a black organ donor; a young man in the wild west seeks revenge for his father’s murder; an escaped convict holds a family hostage in a cave that causes hallucinations; the only two survivors of a nuclear apocalypse dare to explore the outside world—Tezuka’s characters are put to the test when the delicate balance of their minds are disrupted, discovering something dark hidden deep within themselves. Don’t miss this uncommon, unheard, unusual, out-of-the-ordinary collection of short stories by the late, great Osamu Tezuka. <br> <u><b>Contains the following:</b></u> <ul> <li>Joe's Visitor (ジョーを訪ねた男, Joe o Tazuneta Otoko)</li> <li>The Cliff of Death (野郎と断崖, Yaro to Dangai)</li> <li>The Duel at Grand Mesa (グランドメサの決闘, Grand Mesa no Ketto)</li> <li>Cape Uroko (うろこが崎, Urokogasaki)</li> <li>The Voice of Night (夜の声, Yoru no Koe)</li> <li>The Hole (そこに穴があった, Soko ni Ana ga Atta)</li> <li>Chameleon (カメレオン)</li> <li>The Cat's Blood (猫の血, Neko no Chi)</li> <li>Valley of Bliss (わが谷は未知なりき, Waga Tani wa Michinariki)</li> <li>Illicit Love (暗い窓の女, Kurai Mado no Onna)</li> <li>Catastrophe in the Dark (カタストロフ・イン・ザ・ダーク)</li> <li>Phone (電話, Denwa)</li> <li>Rovanna (ロバンナよ, Rovanna yo)</li> <li>Lovers Under the Air (ふたりは空気の底に, Futari Kuki no Soko)</li> </ul>

"B.Q." (literally "Trash" is a three volume collection of short stories, hilarious and irreverent like the best Tarantino films! "Bark at the Moon", the story of a hijacker dealing with a mysterious liquid stolen from a passenger; "Highway Romantic VS Sodomy Diner", ruthless portrait of a small American village that hides a reality populated by murderers and psychotics under a veil of apparent tranquility; "The Drifter", a tale of an unlikely extraterrestrial invasion; "Dead Skater", dismal story of a complex and violent boy struggling with a mad scientist; "The workers of the Hamano workshop", an "X-Files" tale filled with mysterious objects and human-like extraterrestrials; and finally "Dong!", the story of a struggle for power in a ruthless mafia family! In the very excited "Attack!" we witness the daring escape of three criminals ready to do anything to get rich: in "Dog Eat Dog" a young killer decides to give up his job after death appears before his eyes! In "The god of the tribe 'Nbada" we learn about the inhabitants of a poor African village of the eleventh century who possess extraordinary powers thanks to the benevolence of a mysterious deity; in "The concerns of the Head of the Lunar Research Team", the scientist who directs the work of a geological research base on the Moon finds himself struggling with an employer on the verge of bankruptcy, a wife very little inclined to marital fidelity, quarrelsome underlings and an unimaginable terrorist plot; in "All in one night" the phlegmatic Tomiyama and his friend Seki, a recurring couple of Kaneko's manga, find themselves having to deal with extraterrestrials looking for their partner!

From just beyond your field of vision— The gem of horror anthologies, “Comic Shikaku (Blindside),” returns with an all-new lineup! Nine brand-new stories that explore the thin boundary where love and madness meet.

You gave me a gun and one hundred bullets. No one can trace them. No one will ask questions. But there’s a catch, isn’t there?

Katya's engagement was broken by the crown prince, so she's decided to turn over a new leaf?!

They say the man I thought was my dad for all I can remember is the one who kidnapped me. How should I compensate for my 10 years of lies? And I decided. I decided to take revenge in the same way.

Recueil d'histoires, qui décrit le quotidien de plusieurs personnages de l'école des cerisiers, écoliers, collégiens ou professeurs. Chacun d'eux sera l'objet d'un sujet sérieux comme la solitude, la fuite du temps, la nostalgie, ou l'intégration difficile dans la société japonaise, mais avec toujours une note d'espoir....

Eliza is sick of being fawned on for her status and looks. She yearns for love like in the romance novels she reads. Suddenly...

Shirato has always had terrible luck, even with the simplest things. When it seems that he might have a bit of luck going to his usual ramen place, it's stumped by the bawling, but very handsome person sitting beside him. Pitying the poor guy, Shirato offers him his handkerchief to comfort him. Turns out, the handsome person was Tatsuki Kurose, a famous actor and with his presence, it seems that Shirato's fortune has gotten better. But when one night reveals that Tatsuki's feelings for Shirato goes beyond friendship, Shirato's not sure if his terrible luck has gotten worse. Did it?

"You're the type of person who gets better after drinking and having sex a few times..."

A protective sister tries to stop a group of homophobes from harassing her gay brother. Little does she know that the object of her brother's affections is none other than their leader. Meanwhile, slick young student Kanome finds his crush studying in the library with no one else around and he decides that now is his moment. All he has to do is say the right words to score a little bit of action. Another teenager named Minori anguishes over whether to reveal his lifestyle to his family. He decides no one is ready for that, but his sister jumps the gun and outs him at the dinner table. Will the family be able to accept him or has Minori forever torn his family apart? These are but a few stories in this fascinating compilation of shorts featuring flirting, heartbreak, unreciprocated devotion, unfulfilled sexual passion, and more.

Collection of cute and sweet short stories for all to enjoy.

A reporter in 2012 stumbles on a secret that leads him down the darkest path imaginable... to a seductive woman who's been on the run since 1935, a mobster who may be an immortal demon monster, and the stories of all the doomed men who've been caught in their decades-long struggle. Including his father...

＼If I knew about your gap, I would fall in love with you! ／ The all-new one-shot collection “Gap Danshi” is here! There are so many addictive gaps only you can see - multiple writers write on the theme of "Gap Boys"! NEW RELEASE: VOLUME 2! A collection of short stories with gap moe stories by a super luxurious team of writers!

Chapter 29 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

Chapter 30 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

One shots love stories between a demon and their bride. 5 chapters.

Chapter 31 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

An anthology of lighthearted stories about childhood friends in different settings becoming lovers through passionate FUCKING. Note: the title really only applies to the first (and last) story. "Amamiya, who was left out of the family trip, is now staying with Moriya, who lives alone and whose house is close to their school. When he goes to Moriya's house, he finds that it is really a bleak place... just you, me, and a bed! If we live together in such a place every day, the two of us will get closer to each other very quickly... The first BL comic by Name Godo, the poster child of eroticism, has been renewed in an 18-rated version! "