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The beautiful vampire with long, silver hair Daia never attacked a human. He is constantly being watched by Kuro, a vampire hunter, and, because of this, he is always trying to run away. He eventually ends up in Japan and meet a merchant named Shishou, who then gives him a job and a place to stay. Daia is charmed by Shishou's kindness... Daia, who was always alone, starts to think about to drink Shishou's blood and make him a vampire as well. (Summary by BL Scanlations)

1) Mega You Freak 2) Mega Love Melancholy 3) Home 4) Cor Leonis - Lion's Heart 5) Destination - The bird and the plane 6) Café Hickory House 7) [i][/i]

1-3) Osoba de Misasete! 4-5) Ten ni Todoku Shiro Both of Yuki's important childhood friends love the mountains and are in the mountaineering club, but after the older Chihiro confessed to him, the friendship among these three starts to collapse. 6) Osoba de Misasete! Extra For 4-5 look under Ten ni Todoku Shiro

From The Pink Panzer: Partners was first written 15 years ago, although it has been re-printed several times since then. It's a ground-breaking classic, in the sense that it's the very first manga to realistically depict the gay S&M scene. Set in New York in the late 1980s, Partners follows the lives of six close friends who also happen to be leathermen. The manga depicts their relationships -- both sexual and emotional -- with unabashed honesty. While the story practically explodes off the page with a continuous, unremitting and glorious parade of smut, it isn't "meaningless sex" -- these are committed couples in full-time relationships, where pleasure and pain are natural expressions of affection for one another. (You guessed it; that's where the manga's name comes from. They're "partners.") The six friends that star in this manga are split up into three pairs. The main pair consists of Marlon and Doug, around whose relationship the manga revolves. Marlon, a high-flying executive, plays sub and devoted masochist to the beautifully dominant Doug. Doug is, interestingly enough, a janitor at the very company Marlon directs; during the average workday, they barely even make eye-contact. The contrast between their private and public lives is as stark as it is lovely. The other couples also feature in major roles, and what we end up with is an intimate and moving glimpse at an otherwise unconventional lifestyle. Be warned -- these aren't willowy bishounen clasping each other in slender arms! These are very real, very authentic male bodies bending and contorting in well-established ways. If beefy shoulders and leather chaps don't do it for you, you might be in for a bit of a shock!

A collection of five short stories:1) RikaraSeiten is the illegitimate son of the King. He's considered to be an insult to his kind and his brothers make fun of him by humiliating him and his position. It's thanks to Rikara, a prisoner (or as Seiten would say: a fallen angel) that he finds the strength to fight and win back his life.2) Rougoku ni Saku HanaA stern magistrate, Hakuto, is habouring unrequitted love for a superior and seeks a quiet spot i which to shed his tears but finds more than he imagined in the form of forgotten prisoner Doukoku.3) Lingering Attachment (Miren)After all else is destroyed a general and his lord come to know each other's feelings. 4) Bed de Kimi toAfter graduating high school two soccer team mates enjoy life as newly weds but have problems finding time to be alone.5) Tag Out!When baseball captain Tamaki hit a stray ball into the principal's office he never expected it would lead to him becoming a servant for the young, handsome and rich school alumni Shinobu.NOTE: Chapters 1-3 are set in ancient China, whereas chapters 4-5 are set in the modern day Japan.

Collection of short stories: 1) Anohito to Nitenai Kuchibiru Kaji was in love with his sempai for years but his sempai got married and had a child. Kaji takes care of the kid and watches him growing up... 2) Kuchibiru Kara Biyaku Sequel to Anohito to Nitenai Kuchibiru 3) Blood When their father dies, the rival half brothers must sort through their feelings of anger, regret, pain and desire that their lives have been steeped in thus far... 4) Kagari Oni An exorcist solves a mystery involving demons. Not really a romance, just a historical fantasy story. 5) Datenshitachi no Yoru S&M relationship between step siblings is taken to extremes. 6) Double Snake A former gangster has turned into a regular office worker, but he still sleeps with his gangster lover. But one of the newbies doesn't like the fact that his favorite 'boss' is having a relationship with an office worker.

Collection of oneshots. Very steamy! 1) When violated by the perverted school doctor, Mizuru calls out the name of his best friend Natsura. But it's his best friend, he can't possibly be in love with him...right?! With Natsura being mute and Mizuru not being true to his real feelings, will these best friends have a happy (and smex-filled) ending? 2) Ibuki has known that he is different from other boys since he was 12, but he has been able to keep it a secret. However, his dad's new Italian apprentice (who wants to bathe together!) is about to shatter Ibuki's resolve! 3) Hachiya always felt Hozumi's eyes on him in high school, but never talked to him. Now they meet 8 years later in a gay pub but is it just coincidence? Or destiny? 4) Takashina has an imaginary friend name Michael...an imaginary sex friend that is! But he wishes to fall in love with a real man. Maybe his friend Toriumi could be of assistance? 5) Okabe is an artist who doesn't go out much. The first man he fell in love with is getting married soon, what is this difficult feeling? In comes Akiyo, a gay janitor who touched one of Okabe's sculptures. Can this straightforward and simple man show Okabe the world outside of his easel that he's been longing to see? 6) Our Sin 7) Lovesick Baby

Due to unexpected events, Sakaki ends up being Yuki's "customer" and he's touched by Sakaki's words... but after discovering that a sweet fleeting kiss was just a game, what will Yuki do? Never fear; keep strong and keep believing! A love battle showdown between a yakuza and his wife! (Includes unreleased pages.) Loosely connected to 'Twin's Labyrinth'. The final chapter "Love go-round" also invovles Rin and Ayumu from 'Twin's Labyrinth'.

Popular composer Shu Ooka has an older lover, a beautiful bully of a man, Shizuka, who is also his cousin. They enjoy a lovefilled life, together with his son Botan... Except, their neighbour, the popular stage actor Ryujin Takamura is actually on an amorous quest targeting Shizuka! Ryujin has real talent at playing the lead role of a lover. But he has also been Shu's rival since they were students! And now, Shizuka is helping Ryujin out with his housework making Shu's heart burn! Botan also appears in Emono no Kimochi

What if you were to meet your childhood friend again after ten years of separation? This was exactly the case for Mitsuya, a recently transferred company executive who found out that the person living three doors down from his new apartment was none other than Noboru, his older brother's best friend... and his first love. As a young and brash middle schooler, Mitsuya had forcefully kissed Noboru and drove him away. Deeply regretting his action, he kept a tight lid on his feelings. But now, being with Noboru again is bringing all those heated memories back, as if they were never gone to begin with. "Merry Checker" is adapted from this manga.

After a bad break-up, Kusakate leaves his ex with nothing but his clothes on him. Sitting around in the park with nothing to do and nowhere to go, while contemplating his bad luck he is discovered by Hanamura, a former student of his. Their meetings soon become habitual....

After failing Japanaese history, Mio was force to go to extra cram classes. Finding out that his Japanese history teacher, Fumichika, was quite understanding and kind, Mio couldn't help but feel an attraction towards him. After he confessed, Fumichika tells him that his feelings won't last, but if he can accept the risk of not having his feelings reciprocated and the fact that he may end up hurt, they can start a physical relationship. But when Mio desires more...

From The Moon in a Box: Shinoda is still reeling from the sudden separation from his wife when one evening he's lured into a peculiar little shop by the smell of coffee. There, Asukura, the shop's proprietor, converses with him about the beauty and usefulness of broken things. Despite himself, Shinoda keeps coming back for coffee... and conversation.

From Baka-Updates: When his family dojo is forcibly taken by Yakuza due to his debt Yachiyomaru with his bodyguard Burai An stand against them in order to retrieve it! Before they know it, in prevailing over trials one after another, a deep affection is born between them...! Sakurai Shushushu gives you both love and eros in this insanely hilarious love comedy!

From Fantasyshrine: Kabutani is a “man-eater” who lives off human energy. One day, he becomes “in-heat” for his classmate, Kiriyama. Though he didn’t believe when his kindred said, “…Nothing compares to the taste of the ‘human’ you love!”, he couldn’t resist a “taste” of Kiriyama… And once he had, he became addicted to that tantalizing taste only Kiriyama can provide. What would a hungry and ruthless Kabutani do to curb his craving…!?

The hero in this manga has a split personality and each personality has it's own lover! Aki is right-hander and seme (but he denies his homosexuality), Ao is left-hander and uke (acts bad guy and reduces Aki's too much stress). One personality is afraid the other one will take over and destroy it. In the end, which will win? Ao feels he will be deleted by Aki and asks Sayuu to help him...

Tsubasa and Eiji have been dating for over 2 years, but their bedroom action hasn't progressed far. Eiji, a man in his 35 who has needs that aren't being met, has been using a substitute, waiting for the day when Tsubasa wants to go all the way. Tsubasa, being younger, fears that his inexperience will turn Eiji away. Can these two come to an agreement in the bedroom? And why is Tsubasa in the living room naked with cat ears?

From BLU: From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japan, to Yoshinaga-sensei's depiction of the class conflicts that fueled the French Revolution... In these unforgettable tales, there's a little something for every BLU fan! And perhaps best of all, the characters Claude and Antoine (a young aristocrat and his butler) are introduced in this volume. Catch up to their later adventures in Fumi Yoshinaga's 'Lovers in the Night'! *Contains a oneshot called True Tenderness. 'Ai towa Yoru ni Kizuku Mono' (Sequel)

The grandson of a commissioner absconds and force a police officer to take him in. extra story from the "Prize in My View Finder" series.

From K No Kouzu’s Intro Page & Backlash67: The beginning of a love story set in a school for eccentric artists. Kei Onodera, a college student majoring in science starts working part-time as a lecturer at an art prep school. Immediately, he catches the eye of the rough and wild sculpture teacher, Higa Rikimaru!!

From Boys On Boys Love: There is a “Secret Signal” between cram school lecturers Mizumori and Nishijima. Nishijima’s new cell phone strap means the invitation “How about today?” Although it’s supposed to let him be professional about looking forward to his secret relationship, and divide business from bodily pleasure, the atmosphere becomes dangerous?! The provoking adult way of not telling your intention...

1) Unfinished Perfection Shinohara Yuu is in love with his boss (Yae Gashi from Yojouhan Sweet Home), but his boss already has a boyfriend. So Kakinuma Daishi, his childhood friend, agrees to take the place of Shinohara's boss and sleep with him. 2) Present It's Daishi birthday, however Shinohara completely forgot about it. But don't worry - Daishi will find a way to take a suitable present from Shinohara. 3) The Assistant's Love Sonata Daishi is writing a scenario about the lives of secretaries. He uses Shinohara's office as reference material. 4) The River of Honeymoon Daishi takes Shinohara on a trip into the mountains. 5) To Climb Love's High Mountain Ushiie Shintarou, beloved sempai to Hokari Kei, was killed three years ago in an avalanche. Since then, Kei has returned every year to the mountain. This year he is accompanied by Kabashima, an underclassman who really likes Kei. Can Kei's heart experience love again after such a tragic loss? 6) The Smiling Assassin Editor Michihara grows frustrated with his assistant - Tamaki - for making too many mistakes, but Tamaki always apologizes with a charming smile that irritates Michihara.

1. In Secretary Kanzaki's eyes, President Shijou is a rich flirtatious guy! Having a good appearance and outstanding working abilities, there are no shortage of suitors for the President, either male or female. So why has he never seriously loved someone before? Could there be a reason? 2. Kataomoi no Nouki In the middle of the busiest time of work, Mura realizes he loves his chain-smoking boss, Shima (Shijou's brother), and confesses to him! How will Shima take the news? 3. Couples 1 and 2 meet in a bar on Christmas Eve. How will things turn out? Get your mind out of the gutter. 4. Shibata has no luck with women, his latest girlfriend just broke up with him after three months. Maybe coworker Toudou can change his bad luck streak? 5) Wakatsuki and Aihara are a dynamic work team. But Aihara is interested in more than just a business partnership. 6) Amane's lover Keigo is very jealous. Will he drive Amane away with his possessiveness? 7) Spoiled young man is being groomed to take over his family company. His ruthless secretary will make sure he's up to the job.

Tattoo artist Shidou is very negative and unsociable. He can't call people close to him friends and he has no lovers. Even when he feels lonely, he only goes for one-night stands. But then Takita, whom Shidou had slept with previously, approaches him without any hesitation! Takita comes to visit him every day at work, and Shidou can't refuse him because he owns the building. Takita's expressions of love for Shidou are escalating day by day!