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Fujiki Seigo, a math major in college, coincidentally meets a bright young man, Ichinose Jin, while doing his laundry. After Jin-kun insists, Sei agrees to tutor him in math on his free time. However, Sei’s childhood friend Aki isn’t as happy about the news. When both of them confess to Sei at the same time, what will the troubled Sei choose to do?

Ichinose Tsukasa, an elite student at a public school, can't help watching Matsubara Chitose, another student that is his complete opposite. When Matsubara confronts him, Ichinose is drawn into a physical relationship that becomes more than either boy expected.

From Attractive Fascinante: 1. I'll Deliver It Aogaki Kouhei, a famous designer, was kind to everyone else except to Hasegawa. The weird thing was, he always gave Hasegawa expensive desserts. Hasegawa felt puzzled, but gradually fell in love with the arrogant man. While making a delivery to Aogaki on a rainy day, Aogaki dragged him into his house to wash his feet for him. Did Hasegawa have a special place in Aogaki's heart too? 2. The Other Side of the Porch 3. Satisfaction 4. The Beginning 5. The Depth of Love 6. Turnaround Time 7. 8 Mats of Suite 8. Do Me a Favor Follow up of story 1.

Ifukube Yamato has a dream...a 30-year-old warrior, he longs to find his "Ideal Man." Far and wide, Yamato searches for a man he can surrender himself to... but his sword is strong, and the search is going to take a while... This is suggestive, funny, YAOI with no real graphic sex, but a lot of serious sexual harrassment groping and sexual situations. from BAA (Note: For those unfamiliar with the term, "neko"/"cat" can also mean "uke"/"bottom" ...)

From Tokyopop: Sanami Matoh's FAKE, a shounen-ai favorite, is the unlikely love story between two NYC cops--who both happen to be guys... Meet Ryo and Dee, two New York City cops with an attraction for action, and for each other! When Ryo, a soft spoken officer, joins the NYPD's 27th precinct, he's soon partnered up with Dee, a cocky, confident cop with attitude to spare.

Aikawa Masumi, who is about to be married, coincidentally met with the famous florist, Ryouke Takahisa, when he was buying a wedding bouquet. Even though Takahisa seemed like a pleasant guy, Masumi had a feeling that something was wrong. A few days later, after visiting Takahisa with his girlfriend, Yumiko, Masumi went back for a forgotten item and the unexpected happens, Masumi was taken forcefully by Takahisa. While Takahisa violated him, he told him, "Only you I will never forgive" What was the meaning behind his words...?

"I am not gay!" shouts Kishida suddenly to Hino, who just broke up with his boyfriend and who tries to pick up KIshida up at a gay bar. Kishida was just there because he was concerned about his nephew in high school who he thought might be seeing another boy. He wanted to be able to be there for his nephew should he need to ever talk about anything... Hino was more than willing to help the new object of his interest, the serious, innocent Kishida, but...? In addition to this main pairing, we also have Yoshinari x Akio too! A gorgeous sequel just hot off the press!

[from Fantasy Shrine:] Up and coming interior planner, Takamori Fumito, is having an affair with Eto Shunsuke, the president of the company where he is working, despite the fact that Eto is married to an owner of a famous fashion apparel. From the very beginning, they made it quite clear that their relationship is strictly physical. However, Takamori realizes his heart is now in danger— a story about adults struggling with love and sex.

From Fantasyshrine: Yoshimori, a rookie editor, first met the wheel-chaired writer, Orito, and his brother, Masato, at the publishing company's party. Masato's sad smile left a deep impression on Yoshimori. Later, due to work, Yoshimori had to stay with the brothers in their secluded home and discovered the shocking truth about their relationship.

A story about a part-time, student worker and his ex-salaryman boss. When his boss's company is in danger of going bankrupt, how will the part-timer convince his ex-salaryman to take a loan from him? From 'Sweet Tale' collection of short stories/oneshots: Story 1. Boy Next Door Story 2. One Heart Story 3. Otoshimono Story 4. Long Way Home

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: When Tanami Riku's father died in a traffic accident, he was left all alone. Then suddenly a guy named Onikubo Nagi came and demanded to be his guardian in place of his father, who was actually Nagi's former teacher. Then he applied as Riku's homeroom teacher! He pushed himself into Riku's life without even asking for permission. Living with the Super Sadistic Teacher was unbelievably harsh. What exactly did Nagi want with Riku?

Collection of One Shots: Chapter 1-2: Music of the Blue Sky (side story) ~ Pgs. 10-43 Chapter 3: Visit In The Snow ~ Pgs. 44-51 Chapter 4: Yamabuki's Tulip ~ Pgs. 52-59 Chapter 4: Raider ~Black~ (Pgs. 8-31) Chapter 5: Raider ~Red~ (Pgs. 32-87) Continuation to "Raider ~Black~" Chapter 6:Wind Chime ~ Pgs. 59-66 Chapter 7-8: The King and The Potion ~ Pgs. 67-115 On Emperor Shion’s first venture to the red-light district, he encountered a caged male prostitute named Moegi ready to be sold to the highest bidder. Shion was immediately smitten by Moegi and paid off his contract. However, could this seemly incidental rescue turn out to be a conspiracy…? (From Fantasyshrine) Chapter 9: The King and The Aphrodisaic ~ Pgs: 116-122 Continuation to "The King and The Potion" Afterword

From Blissful Sin: Deep within the jungle lies a mysterious building known as the Animal Company. At first glance it is a normal company. Look closer and you'll see that its workers are animals of all shapes and sizes. Mori no Animal Company has us visit a fantasy world of animal salarymen where we witness their comedic capers in love.

1) Secrecy of the shivering night From Attractive Fascinante: After getting into high school, Furuya became roommate with the cute Himi. Himi keeps to himself and sleeps real early. A petite boy with a loud voice, Himi is terrified of darkness because of a tremor he suffered when he was a kid. On the other hand, Furuya is afraid of bright lights and gets real nervous when he��™s feeling uneasy. How would they help each other to overcome the fears? 2) Only waiting for you 3) La-la. Bye bye 4) The innocence of a young bird 5) After that... Extra from "Secrecy of the shivering night" 6) Afterword 7) Extra

Ryou Jinnou is the chairman of a big company. Having succeeded his late father very young, he’s bored to death... And he chooses as a hobby the summoning of a demon with which he decides to have fun, whether the demon likes it or not! Ryou and Belial thus form a contract, which states Belial has to grant Ryou three wishes, whatever they may be...

Contains 5 stories : 1-2) Faraway & Over the Rainbow- Tomoi is a skinny slacker with a rough home life who always dreams of leaving town. When tall and super-cool basketball star Kajita returns a lost item to Tomoi with a made up story, he draws Tomoi attention and the two slowly become close. 3) Thistle Field Line no. 18- Beautiful, gentle Sakurai sensei, Hoshi can't help but admire him. With a mutual love of records the two connect, but Hoshi knows that something dark haunts his sweet sensei- and it has something to do with that abandoned house... 4) Three-Piece Spirit 5) The Secret Path by the River Edge

From Kiwimyweewee: A college student named Mitsuko works at his uncle’s hostel. On his way from an errand, he finds an unconscious yokai, Tenshi. When Tenshi wakes up he acts ferocious and arrogant. To express his gratitude to Mitsuko for saving his life, he also becomes a guest at the hostel on his own accord until Mitsuko decides what he wants. After being acquainted with Tenshi, gradually he opens his heart to Mitsuko. Suddenly Tenshi’s body transforms into an adult-like appearance and harasses Mitsuko!

Rui and Saeki are like fire and oxygen, explosive when put together. But not even Rui can leave the bad tempered and broken hearted Saeki alone when he's too drunk to get home on his own. The question is what will happen AFTER Rui gets him home?

By Backlash67: While handing out flyers in the park for an art exhibit, Hideaki Kaoru meets a tall handsome young boy. The young boy, Kitamura Shin, immediately asks Kaoru to be his boyfriend. Kaoru refuses; he claims he doesn’t want to have a relationship with someone younger than him especially a high schooler because they would not have anything in common and lack maturity. Kaoru further states he isn’t interest in males. However, once Kaoru notices a bracelet that Shin wears which Shin claims is very important to him and from an unrequited love; Kaoru can’t help but become agitated with himself for being jealous of Shin’s secret crush. Can Kaoru overcome his prejudices against having a younger lover and develop a mature relationship with Shin?

Chikao is a gentle soul who has the bad luck of falling in love with Yuuji, a playboy and cheat. Can his love withstand the heartache or will Yuuji go to far?

1) No.99: Ningen Omocha The Marquis Banford and his wife die in tragic circumstances leaving Graham, their butler, with the heavy burden of raising their sole heir, Leonard. Leonard is young and Graham chooses to raise him in a selfish and unrestrained manner. Anything he wishes, his butler will grant. One day Graham returns to the castle with another rare toy for his master. The 99th toy to be presented to Leonard. A human toy. 2) Ougon Shima (The Golden Island) On an island where young boys are building a wing for a giant crow, two boys deal with their feelings for each other. 3) Ou to Majin to Mahoutsukai (The Prince, the Devil and the Wizard) Long ago, in a country called Arabia, a beautiful young man stole a mirror from a magician. There is a catch, however; this mirror possesses the power of the devil and whoever holds it will face a life of misery. What will happen when a young magician tries to steal the mirror back?

Collection of the mangaka's BL works from 1994 to 1996. 1. Kept Youth: A boy, infatuated with his school's doctor, follows him home one day... and finds out that the doctor has been keeping a "pet" in his bed. Who is the boy being kept? But more importantly, why does he look so much like the protagonist? 6. Dedicated Body: Dr. Shibusawa decides that his young son Keiri should get an early start in the medical field if he's going to inherit his clinic, so he introduces Keiri to the fascinating world of dissection, despite his wife's disapproval. Keiri gains a taste for dissection, Shibusawa suffers his strained marriage, and his wife discovers what's really up with her husband and his constantly snickering assistant in this odd little oneshot. (WARNING: Gore)

Yokami Futsu, or Fu-chan as he is commonly known, was brought up by his grandfather after his father died. But now his grandfather had also died – leaving behind a large amount of debt. At the funeral, his grandfather’s cousin (who looks uncannily like grandpa himself!) suddenly appears and declares that he wants to take care of him. Together, they start living in a dilapidated, run down house and Fu-chan is forbidden from entering some of the other parts of the house. One night, he encounters a mysterious handsome man at the house and instantly gets the feeling that he had seen him before – even though the man outright denies it himself when asked. Add into that his cousin’s odd and ridiculous behaviour that strongly reminds Fu of his carefree grandfather, and the wild rumours flying around, Fu becomes very suspicious. Also what are all those dreams that he had having for long time now, dreams that seem like it had really happened to him rather than just some outright, random dreams…? And who really is that man that Fu had encountered that night and why does he get such strong feelings when he is around him?

From Attractive Fascinante Chapters 1-5: Revenge Tsujimoto Sensei is well known for "eating up" the students in his class who are failing. Nishihara is called upon to attend the extra classes for the make-up exam. What kind of teaching will go on behind closed doors? Will Nishihara finally pass or will it be Sensei who finally gets "called out"? Chapter 6: Eccentric Lover A writer, Risa, whose hobby is sex and his megane editor, Sakaki. But sometimes hobbies can be more dangerous than they appear. Can our writer be saved? What happens to an editor after he removes his glasses? Chapter 7: Return Man Childhood friends, Kensuke and Naoki, are reunited after 13 years. Is this a meeting of love or revenge?