TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

From Fantasyshrine: “Satou-san, I’m your lowly servant!!” “You freak…” PPC Publications salesman, Takahashi Kazuya, is in love with his aloof, beautiful client, Satou Sho, manager of a large bookstore. How does Takahashi approach Satou for business and love? Can a humble salesman capture the princely heart of a client? The sequel is named Haru ni Arashi. Extra story: Go Straight

Licensed.... This time focusing on the two elder brothers of Kenzou Honda... Shouichi Honda goes to the Asian imported product shop to collect the tax. There he happens to meet an importer, his younger brother, Junji who had run away from home. When Shouichi returns home, Junji is already there having a card game with their parents. They realize how their feelings have not changed since they made love only once 10 years ago. Relaited story: Close the Last Door: Saigo no Door wo Shimero Included is an extra side story.

From BLU: Asahi might seem like your regular high school boy, but this kid's been down on his luck...his entire life! Thankfully, the sketchy but resourceful teacher, Rokujou, just so happens to have the right charm to cure Asahi of what ails him. Too bad it has to come in the form of a kiss! But when Asahi starts to want more than just a kiss, will Rokujou give in and break the delicate balance they've held so far? 1) Our Luck (Bokura no Unsei) (3 chapters) 2) The Mechanism of Love (Koi Suru Kikai) An Aphenphosmphobic living in the mountains receive the visit of his sister who brings him...a robot?...see what happens... 3) The Uniform and You (Seifuku to Anata 4) Uwasa no Futari (The Rumor of Two) Oneshot prequel to the two volume manga of the same name.

From SP: Fuyuki, a former anti-terrorist agent is now hired as a bodyguard for the handsome and wealthy Kagami, the head of a large corporation. However, Kagami continually pursues to be the love interest of Fuyuki but to no avail. hilarious results ensue as Fuyuki attempts to resist him at every turn.

Dog-complex policeman, Miyoshi, was captivated by the popular model, Kanae, who always looks like a stray dog. However, Kanae never paid attention to him, until a day Miyoshi managed to get close to him thanks to an incident. Will the love of these two naïve people be able to go smoothly?

"How about a love relationship with me?" Felino Felice, fully staffed with gorgeous men, this restaurant is a secret haven known only to a few. One day, Kido Ryusei, an entrepreneur and a regular, becomes smitten with the waiter, Ichinose Kazuki. However, the stubborn Kazuki can’t be wooed in a conventional way. Only when Kazuki opens his heart will the pair have a chance for their love to blossom and grow… (Source: Fantasy Shrine)

In a gallery where fakes are sold a man experiences an interesting reunion. Also includes the gallery owner story.

[from Fantasy Shrine:] Amano Kaguya, a blind incense maker, is approached by Igarashi Jin, a hotel manager, to create some complex combinational incenses for his hotel. Unfortunately, as fate would have it, he finds out that Jin is also the son of the man responsible for the deaths of his parents and his blindness. To make matters even more complicated, Kaguya recognizes Jin’s scent as the boy he fell in love with during childhood. Under the strong assault of Jin’s male scent, the confused Kaguya can’t seem to resist Jin’s forceful advances. Will Kaguya lose both his heart and body this time?

From Nakama: Every day, high school student Hanamura Oyoshi is challenged in his part-time job as a helper for the aged. But one day - suddenly - a request comes from Sadamitsu Norihiko, an heir to a large enterprise, for a helper for someone recovering from sickness. From the first day, a bewildered Naoyoshi swears obedience, but their attraction is immediate, and the two share a kiss. But, suddenly, communication comes to a halt and they're no longer able to meet, and when they do meet again, Norihiko has completely changed into another person. A heart-trembling, sensitive love story!

1-2) Yaasu has psychic powers, and recently it seems, a spirit has possessed his body for the purpose of confessing to Yuuma's childhood friend, Ritsu. Before leaving this world, the spirit would like to spend the night with Ritsu. Will Yuuma agree? If Yuuma crawls into Ritsu's bed, will Ritsu accept him? And when all is said and done, why does this spirit now have legs? 3-4) What's an uke to do when his 79-year old grandpa, who is a mad scientist, creates a pill that can make him look 29? And the reason for looking young again - to go after his grandson's boyfriend. Will Grandpa's groping and kidnapping finally get our couple to heat up the sheets? Or will grandpa get himself a new toy? 5-8) Some boy-love one-shots revolving around baseball, revenge, suppositories, and flower arranging.

Pediatric surgeon Nakamichi grapples with grief when his older lover, hospital director Tsutsumi, is critically ill following a stroke. His problems are compounded when the younger Tsutsumi, the director's son, begins working with him as a new intern. Tsutsumi junior dislikes Nakamichi on sight, and he soon reveals why: he knows all about his father's illicit affair with Nakamichi.

Compilation of oneshots: 1. If You Leave Me At a class reunion, Hazuki was reunited with his classmate, Watari with whom he used to have a relationship. Seeing Watari after so long, his slenderness and gentle expression hardly changed since then. For a moment, Hazuki was thrown back into his memories. Those hot summer days that lead to the unstoppable urge to feel… Now that it came to mind, love was what it was. Will a reunion after 5 years apart reignite again the passion that was once there? ( - Blissful Sin) 2. Trouble. Terrible. Dog 3. Love or Hate Prosecutor Kazuki and attorney Yuuichi have been together for five years, but that doesn't stop them from fighting about everything. 4. White-robed King 5. Child's Talking Time When you have a carefree life, you don't expect to fall in love, that's what Nagasa-sensei always thought. Little does he know that his love comes in the form of a man who is his colleague... 6. Rival! 7. Weekend Lovers

Sequel to: SUKI DAKEDO! Nagato Aoba enters the student council after much effort and heartache (Suki Dakedo!) but at what cost? Not liked by the rest of the council, incessantly pursued by Yura, and a hidden relationship with Maki, seems like enough trouble, but... is there more looming his way? You bet it is! Watch out Aoba!! Enter After School Men's Harem survival of the fittest!

A young Chinese boy, Lee-Ren is purchased from his poverty stricken mother by a Japanese official for sexual purposes in 1910. Thus begins the 'owned' life of Lee-Ren in his master's household, where he is alternately sold out and used within. Jin, the naive young son of the master, grows up with Lee-Ren. This is the story of their tumultuous relationship.

When a young master’s father unexpectedly passes away, he knew he wouldn‘t be free from the madness his father left behind. His father’s eccentric tastes led him to buy and raise his very own lover and now that he has died his father’s lover is to be his responsibility. Old wounds are torn open and the painful past resurface once again.

1) Sambika: In a far country ruled by a beautiful Duke who seems to have formed a peculiar relationship with his right hand, Lord Yuri, there are cases of unexplained deaths... they would involve a vampire according to the spreading rumour. ~ Pg. 3-35 2) Killing Moon ~ Pg. 37-76 3) Life of the Machine: Koreya Takane, a famous scientist, had enough of the constant obligations required by his position when all he really wants is to be left alone with his work. That's how, in order to satisfy his taste for solitude, he build up a mechanical clone of himself... But what if it becomes impossible to distinguish the replica from the original man in the end? ~ 80-115 4) Prince of Monster: A kind prince with strange red eyes who had been locked up by his uncle decides to end his misery... without knowing the grief it'll cause to his brother. He suddenly reappears 13 years after but what if he really has become the “Prince of Monster” as he used to be called? ~ Pg. 116- 150 5) Bye Bye Mizuhara (From EoP)

From Attractive Fascinante: As an elite Moral Order Committee President, Sakaguchi Chiaki, never told anyone about his secret. However, only Mizoguchi, one of the members, understood him. Sakaguchi’s uncertainty stepped in before their term ended. Where is the borderline between friends and lovers? When their bodies touched, that borderline fused together with their feelings. When they met again later, would the borderline still exist?

Why did star player Shimada decide to attend a high school that isn’t known at all for its volleyball? During the final middle school volleyball competition, he performed spectacularly. However, Fujii has held a grudge ever since and absolutely hates Shimada.

Title oneshot scanlated by Forever More. Walking through the park, student Aoi sees Kouki, his friend from middle school. Aoi hasn't seen him in three years, since Kouki did something terrible, then ran away. But Kouki's not through with Aoi yet...

About a human and a vampire who's apparently allergic to humans...

From Fantasy Shrine: The unsuspected newbie of the Police Investigation Division One, Detective Hinari was dispatched to deliver a sample to the forensic lab. There he encountered researcher, Yasoshima Shiro, who reminded Hinari of his first love, a gentle police captain. Immediately smitten at first sight, Yasoshima lured Hinari with a DNA lecture and preyed on the still innocent Hinari! As much as Hinari hated to admit it, he wasn’t entirely unaffected by Yasoshima. Will Hinari be able to resist the quirky scientist!? A delicate yet comical love story!

From Attractive Fascinante: Tsurugi met Katsuragi's father and Tsurugi is afraid senior Katsuragi might do something to the company he manages, Mishima Construction. But young Katsuragi thought Tsurugi wanted a break-up and told Tsurugi he would definitely protect him. Tsurugi always thought that their relationship is purely sexual, without any feelings involved. Now Tsurugi met with some troubles, will Katsuragi keep to his promise to protect him?

From Forever More: After his parents were killed in an accident, Yayoi assumed their hundred-million yen debt. He was being pursued by collectors when a mysterious man, Kazu, appeared before him and offered to take on the debt for him if he would become Kazu's...

Yuuichi and Takasugi's story continues. Yuuichi is having doubts about their relationship. Read in this order: 1. Okubyou na Junjou 2. Retsujou no Meikyou 3. Retsujou no Yuuwaku 4. Retsujou no Hazama 5. Retsujou no Rensa