PSYCHOLOGICAL

A collection of short stories published in the 40 year anniversary edition of Kodansha's Afternoon magazine, Go-Chan Magazine.

Gomi Jirou, a 29-year-old virgin, has spent the past 9 years nerding out with his work colleagues about anime during lunch and drawing erotic doujinshi at night so he can masturbate. However, one day, this comfort zone of his is thrown into disarray by the introduction of a new colleague, Yumezora Kuroko, a bespectacled beauty with long, dark hair and a massive chest. It only takes a moment to fall in love, just like how it takes a moment to lose your footing. This is the story of a weak man's sins and sexual fixations.

A pharmaceutical company started to secretly develop a new drug. The new drug's goal was to prevent humans from ageing. They finally succeeded in developing the new drug after three years of research, but it couldn't be trusted without a clinical trial. Eventually, the researchers began testing the drug on people of unknown status illegally. As a result, 12 of the 20 subjects lost their body rhythm within a week and no longer aged. However, as the researchers became eager to report the findings, an unexpected change in the subjects' bodies began.

From Tapastic: To every death, there is a reason. Behind these deaths, there are "Architects" who plan and design them. Follow Gunho, a Death Architect, and his group as they design masterpieces...

Issa Kinishi, a young man who worries and concerns himself too much over many different things, and spends his life being harmless and inoffensive. One day he meets a beautiful, tanned enigmatic young woman. This young woman uses a smartphone with a cracked screen, goes into restaurants without caring about their online ratings, and makes curry without caring about the stains she gets on her clothes. She weighs on Issa's mind so much that he accidentally starts stalking her. ORIGINAL : http://yanmaga.jp/3rd/

One is a girl who has a strange illusion that she died at sea; Another is an athlete in the same year as her at school, who charms her with a look. Soon after, she falls into the water and is saved by her, and begins to want to start a friendship. Her best friend Suhasun suggests a plan to lend her a textbook. But Suhasun actually has an unhealthy crush on her, and wants to keep her by his side at any cost.

A prequel to Jisatsutou. The Japanese government exiles convicts facing execution to a remote lawless island to fend for themselves.

It's the Era of Dragons, 1264The Pandragoran Empire rules the biggest part of the world when all living and moving creatures in the capital, far in the east, die, including the emperor. A few days later, dragons are extinct.The people only know to blame the bloodwitch, and quickly avenge their emperor...but the world changes644 years later on the other side of the world, The fate of five young people intertwine at Aeris, a safe haven for people of all races. From here they slowly start to discover the secrets of the massacre in Pandragora and what other mysteries might hide in this vast world named Thaeria...

Tista leads a dual life as the grim reaper of New York City and a university student studying to be a teacher. With extraordinary eyesight allowing her to make long-range shots with unrivaled accuracy, she has come to be feared by the criminal underground. Tista knows she’s doomed, but can her feelings for a young man she just met bring her back from the abyss? And what will she do if he finds out who she really is?

The reaper loves seeing the cries of humans before swinging down his scythe to reap their souls. He lives for the hunt of humans souls before their passing. Yet one night, he encounters a dying girl with flowers blooming in her room looking back at him with a smile.

Mai Shintani, who works at the Kitakabane Police Station was suddenly assigned in the "Organized CrimeCountermeasures Division", commonly known as the "Sotai". Immediately after that, she gained influence withinher jurisdiction. The leader of expanding yakuza faction "Tatsygamigumi" Shogo Mikuro mysteriously disappeared.There's a tension in the conflict between cases of opposing Yakuza groups. And for some reason, Shintani is lookingcomposed at the northern police station. Behind it is an absurd shocking truth?!

The strongest pilot in the skies of WW2! Rudel, Demon King of the Blue Sky! Join Rudel as he goes through fierce battles as a Stuka dive bomber in the midst of World War II as he tries to escape from the "shadow of death"!

She was destroying people in her mind.Kiho Ishiguro is a high school girl who's an honor student at school, and devotes herself to her disabled mother at home. She is quiet and gentle, but deep down inside she has always had the urge to "hit someone." As her feelings gets stronger day by day, Kiho encounters a street criminal. She snaps and unleashes her rage on the bad guy without restraint? Here comes the JK who will revolutionize the world of women's MMA!

Everyday, Tetsudo is driven by thoughts of wanting to die as he works in a company that overworks people. One day, he meets his college bud Kamitezuna again for a long while after 8 years. With his ill complexion as an excuse, Kamitezuna drags Tetsudo away from the last train and invites him to his house.

Gu Yao had it all: a wealthy background, beauty, loving parents, and an outstanding boyfriend. Everything about her seemed perfect. That was, until one day, a man called Xu Shuo told her another version of the story…

At the end of summer, Eiji Aono witnesses his childhood friend and girlfriend, Miyuki Amada, cheating on him with Kondo, the ace of the soccer team. Betrayed by her and emotionally shattered, Eiji becomes the target of baseless slander and harassment. Cornered and with nowhere to turn, he escapes to the school rooftop—where he meets a mysterious girl… A complete manga adaptation of the double award-winning work from the 9th Kakuyomu Web Novel Contest (Kakuyomu Pro Writer Division & ComicWalker Manga Prize)!

Warning: Contains incest

Due to certain unknown reasons, university freshman Jiang Jiang has finally returned to school after two years of suspension. During an entanglement with someone, she was helped by a “bestie” whom she had met through the Internet. This “bestie” seemingly knows everything about Jiang Jiang. Everything that happens around her seems to be under their control. Is it out of care and concern? Or is it something totally unpredictable? An unfathomable love story awaits for you to read...

Rokuro is a company man who excels at his job. Currently dating his boss's daughter, he seems to have a bright, stable future ahead of him. However, in reality, his heart's been closed off ever since his college relationship fell apart because of one mistake. As his mind is plagued with worry, wondering if he'll let his past relationship control his entire life, he spots Rui, his ex from across the street one day. Against his better judgment, Rokuro begins walking by that street daily, just to get a glance at his past lover. A bitter love story of two men, and the anguish and torment they experience over their once-lost relationship.

"I'm going to bring back myself." that's what I decided when I became a teacher. I want to grasp with my hands the everyday life that I was supposed to but couldn't live at that time. so I, to whom no one had ever held their hands out, decided that if I ever found one of my students suffering...I want to be the one holding my hand out to them. I want to protect them...

After surviving a drug overdose, Nancy moves to a small town with her mother. She no longer sees life's purpose but then she unexpectedly meets a red-haired girl who shows her the way to light. As Nancy feels the touch of first love, she has no idea she will have to fight for her newfound happiness.

Suikoden is the Japanese adaption of the Water Margin or Outlaws of the Marsh, one of the four great Chinese classical novels. The original story tells how a group of 108 outlaws are granted amnesty when they form an army to resist foreign invaders and suppress rebel forces. Winding through the maze of political and social ancient China, their adventure brings them up against the apathy and conservatism of the current government, where very little regard exists for the truly brave.

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From Shoujo-SenseNothing in Sakiko's life seems to be going right. Frustrated with her job and nursing a broken heart, she embarks on an ocean cruise, hoping the change of mood will turn things around for her. Never does she expect her vacation to end with the ship capsizing, stranding the surviving passengers on an island. When a young man saves her life, she finds herself drawn to him, but soon discovers he may be harboring a dark secret...

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Towards the end of the Joseon period, In a village between the borders of Joseon, Russia, and China, an old man who buried his violent past, ‘Mu Myeong’, lives his life out. Suddenly, a pale Russian girl, as white as a birch branch, comes into his life. For the girl, he plunges himself into the inferno once again! The blade of twilight shining in the sea of blood! The birch tree branches cannot be trusted!!!

In a tranquil rural landscape, isolated and high in the mountains sits Hisatate Town. Amagase Ryou, recently moved there from the city with his family. On his first day he witnesses the strange traditions of this place and cannot believe it, as anyone who breaks the rules is punished without mercy... The residents are viciously beaten for trivial reasons. What does the future hold for the newcomers when one of them break the rules?

"This year I want flowers for our anniversary again." That was all it was. Kosei, a gay businessman, has been dating Haruka, a straight man he met at a bar, for three years. They have been dating for three years and living together for a year. Now that the joy of dating the person he loves has cooled off, Haruka's unromantic words and actions are no longer enough. "But at least today is our anniversary..." Despite Kosei's feelings, Haruka is the same as usual. Kosei, annoyed by this, breaks up with Haruka on the spur of the moment. But Haruka agrees, saying “I understand”...? Because they love each other, they are sad at the smallest differences.... Sadness, tenderness, and love A bitter-sweet love story for adults

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ten years of unrequited love and the betrayal of losing a best friend lead, in a fit of anger, to a one-night stand with a childhood friend— which eventually develops into a contract marriage. What lies ahead for this twisted relationship that evolves from friendship to love in such a dangerous yet thrilling way...?

Let this Game begin in the name of Love. Two high school students, Ren and Sora are competing with each other to gain Yukas' affection. "The one who makes Yuka in love wins"Both of them are strategizing different ways to make her in love while stopping each other to succeed

One day, 8 players were pulled into a mysterious space called the Judgement Hall. An angel, with the power to control life and death, tells them -- "Find the murderer." The process of this investigation will be streamed live to the entire internet. Stuck online, the 8 are forced to find the truth and more secrets are revealed as they continue to search for the answers...

Originally published as bonus content in Maruo's "Rampo Panorama" artbook (乱� �パノラマ 丸尾末広画集). Based on Edogawa Rampo's short story of the same name, an English translation of which can be found in The Edogawa Rampo Reader (Kurodahan Press, 2008).26 pages, in English

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Police detective Yosuke Kobayashi's life is changed forever after a serial killer notices something "special" about him. That same killer mutilates Kobayashi's wife and kick-starts a "multiple personality battle" within Kobayashi that pushes him into a complex tempest of interconnected deviants and evil forces.

“Enter the Island of Death or die?” As I was skipping school on the rooftop, I was coerced by a creepy clown who appeared out of nowhere. But of course, I choose what anyone else would, The Island of Death. But what I didn’t except, was it to be dangerous. With treacherous foreign pavilions, silent villages, a gloomy looking church… Ugh, just out with it already! English translations coming soon - BBLOVER

As the son of one of the most infamous Yakuza bosses in Japan, Shoto Tanaka's life has been anything but average. Until he meets the greatest athlete in Japan, Goro Nakamura. Goro is used to putting on a show for the public, and since he comes from a family of wealth and notoriety, he is frequently in the limelight. Shoto, like many others, was captivated by Goro's icy charisma. What Shoto isn't aware of is that Goro is also the infamous 'Animosity Serial Killer' of Japan. In what ways will Goro and Shoto's profound devotion to one another and their various ideologies impact their complex relationship and those around them?

A walking, talking mannequin. Is this an opportunity to use, or an opportunity to be used? Bora simply wants a chance to get close to the fashion designer, Hongrin Da. Yet it would seem that Hongrin wants something more from Bora. Will Bora's struggles to become a fashion designer pull at Hongrin's heartstrings? If she even has any to begin with...

A mystery/action plot: in the 13 hours 13 children spent in space, what had happened?? Not enough of the series has been released to describe it properly. It starts off 8 years after the spaceship incident, centered around one of the 13 children named Bono U. Meyer. He has an IQ of 240 and it seems people who are close to him have [coincidentally, perhaps?] been driven clinically insane. What is going on?

Yujin, a doctor who was forced to work in a dangerous neighborhood illegally due to false accusations is caught and tortured by the boss of a criminal organization after he saved the life of a traitor. Vladimir seeks to break the ego and confidence of the doctor by forcing himself into him every night, but one day Vladimir comes to see the doctor all injured which causes him to loose his memory. "" What are you doing here...? Why come to me in such an emergency...? Is not like our relationship is that special"

Nina is living on her own for the first time and failing hard at adulting. She can’t hold down any part-time jobs, let alone get hired as a full-time employee anywhere. One day, she finds a magic chest on the street that seems to make wishes come true. What started out of curiosity and fun, quickly takes a dark turn as she becomes entangled with strange people and inexplicable events. Nina will have to face the butterfly effects of her seemingly innocuous wishes!

The seeds born of twisted desire take root deep in the heart, feeding on emotions and expanding non-stop. When all of life is sucked away, the seed receives the key to the world and the black monster is born quietly. They are called "evils".In order to liberate the souls bound by "evils", a group of resolutely determined people, with the strength of the will from the world, become the light to illuminate the world at the cost of their own life.

"If you want to live, accept it." Yu Yuhee, an orphan with no family, contracted a rare disease at a young age and passed away. Although her life was tragic, Yuhee clung to it with all her might. On her deathbed, the historical drama “Chasangun” was playing on the TV. However, instead of dying, she awakens in the body of a mentally unstable maid named Yuhee, inside the story of Chasangun. Lee Yoon, Chasangun, was recorded in history as a tyrant who committed the worst acts of despotism. But was he truly just a villain and a fallen monarch? In an era of luxury and decadence, where countless truths lie hidden, her intervention will change the course of Joseon’s history.

This work is a story about a boy, Rwanda, whose mother is a vicious murderer, set in England at the end of the 19th century. Rwanda, who has long been confined in the basement, grew up and left the house after a certain incident. Eventually, he arrived at the town and was picked up by a staff member of the nursing home and decided to live in the facility. But peaceful everyday life is only boring for Rwanda...

The book contains 88 subliminal techniques that can be used in all sorts of ways for love and relationships, written by Ishii Hiroyuki, a therapist who continues to influence the brilliant mangaka Yamamoto Hideo! The popular column published in Spirits magazine has finally been compiled in book form! In the beginning of the book, there is a 30-page manga drawn by Yamamoto Hideo, "Kayama-kun's Case"!

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Ellie was a girl who couldn’t talk or even write. By chance, she begins listening to three people’s secrets. The three start to develop an interest in Ellie, who listened to their words. However, a couple of days later, Ellie disappears without trace. With Ellie 's disappearance, he who confessed that he has a crush on a man, he who enjoys games involving riddles, he who has a secret fetish, The three men start searching for her, yet no one comes to figure out where she went, since they only talked about their own stories and had no clue about hers. Voiceless Ellie. That was my name. ***(After the tables have turned)*** I began to speak again and by the favor of someone truly dear to me, I became a ”Countess". The commoner Ellie who once couldn’t talk, can now speak as “Lady Phever”. And when the time came to reunite with the three men, “……Ellie?” The Ellie you know from the past is now gone. “You’ve got the wrong person.” Perfectly spoken words left my mouth.

1940, Nazi Germany. Neun, a young boy carrying a dangerous secret, and his protector Theo Becker are travelling through the Third Reich on the run from the SS and the Gestapo. Why are they being hunted and what lies ahead of the two?