TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

Sui is a brand new student at a boarding school. His dorm master is a sexy, studly college student called Daira, aka "King". Sui develops a crush on Daira which slowly deepens into mad love, only to be reciprocated by harsh words and a cold shoulder... Out of the blue, Daira forces himself on Sui! Hurt and confused, Sui turns to his childhood friend, Sosuke for comfort.

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?

From Nakama: One day, a couple who have been dating for a good while, decide to spice it up with role-play. In order to break down their old patterns using role-playing, cosplaying apparel has been procured – and what a cute policeman short shorts and maid skirt costume set it is! Can the perverted policeman and the rugged, manly maid reaffirm and recapture love through beating hearts and coyness!?

Kouya is a brilliant, yet antisocial, research student at a medical university. He has no need for friends and brushes off even the gentle fellow student Rei, who admires him. But Rei's not the only one interested in Kouya, professor Katase started to make his move and there are very bad rumours about him...

Mari Kudoh and his partner Yoichi call themselves 'handymen'. If it needs doing, these guys'll get it done. That's about to change, though. Miyuki (Mari's little brother and Yoichi's lover) asks the two men for a favor: stop the groper who's been hasseling his best friend, Yu Kaitoh. But when Mari lays eyes on the beautiful Yu, he falls for him. Seeing as the handymen's next job involves smearing pretty little Yu's reputation, that's definetly not a good thing.

Mizuki has just lost his job. Without money or a place to live, Mizuki has no choice but to stay with his older brother in his company dorm room. Since non-employees are not allowed in the dorm, Mizuki must live there in secret, like a house cat. At first Mizuki is intimidated by his older brother's roommate, Toru, but seeing a softer side of Toru changes his opinion. Toru starts to treat Mizuki with kindness, but Mizuki wants to become more than just a pet companion.

From Echochi Scans: Kikuchi woke up one fine morning to a message from his ex-girlfriend telling him that she was seeing someone else. Having to go to work after such a crappy experience, he was faced with his uni friend, Sera’s boyfriend, Akaboshi who was also his adorable student. Usually Akaboshi’s rather stoic and aloof but in front of Sera, he just brimmed with so much happiness. Sadly, Sera harboured a secret that will threaten their relationship and poor Kikuchi, being Sera’s good friend, knew about it is caught in between. It didn’t help that Kikuchi’s falling for his student too…

1-4) Two teachers having the same surname causes a lot of confusion on campus, but what one overhears could cause the other's demise. 5) Kawahara is sponsoring Tooru, a poor artist. Do his feelings go beyond friendship? 6) Asami's stern boss Oonoki is always scolding him. But after drinking one night Asami sees a new side to him, a very sexy one. But Oonoki doesn't remember anything when he drinks! Will Asami be able to resist the temptation? 7) Extra for another story about Katsuragi and Sayama. Baka-update

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: Honami Kairi's fate changes when he accepted an offer from an old man to work for a rich family as a housekeeper. The low-level job suddenly transforms into a wedding workout with his schoolmate, the foreign Royal Prince Shou...! It's a fairytale with a twist...

One evening, Fukada misses his normal train stop. Upon walking home, he turns to see a man who had been following him since he left the train. The man, in shock, runs away suddenly into the night. The following day, as Fukada admires some artwork at his cafe job, the man reappears! The man, Takemodo, turns out to be the artist of the many paintings that Fukada admires so! Upon Fukada's usual train ride home, he spots Takemodo. Upon both of them departing, and one mans obviousness to follow the other home, Fukada asks "Why are you following me?". Takemodo responds "I do it because I love you". How will Fukada respond?!

Collection of oneshots: 1) Shiro Neko - A young boy steals the wallet of a vet who fell asleep on the last train. Days later that same boy brings in an injured stray cat for treatment. Neither the cat nor the boy will stay but they keep coming back. 2) Sweet Days - Years ago Kou moved away leaving behind cute little Yoh who idolized him. Now he's back and Yoh's changed... but not completely. 3) And Sheep - Lin's best friend Kura-chan is a genius, and lacking any ethical boundaries. When Kura-chan decides to explore what happens when you combine human and sheep DNA there's only person he can test it on: Lin! 4) Himitsu no Hanashi - Yuri's brother is gay. He can't accept that so how can he accept that Kawamori might be in love with him? Worse, Yuri might be in love right back. 5) Endless End - Akutsu fears he's all alone on New Year's Eve until he runs into Mizumoto from school. The next time they meet it's 2 am and everything is deserted. It's always night when they talk. Will their growing love ever see the light? 6) Summer Vocation

1-6) Heita was secretly in love with his classmate, Komai, and was found out by the infirmary sensei, Tsuge. Tsuge threatened Heita, “If you want me to keep it a secret, you'd have to listen to me.” From then on, Heita lets Tsuge have his way with him. Soon, Heita found that his rationality could no longer restrain his own overwhelming urge and desire. Did he fall in love with Tsuge? 7) Untold Love A moment of kindness in a train station made Miyami Shigo pay attention to shy bespeckled Maki Shuuichi. But when they meet again, Maki doesn't remember Miyami, and is cold towards him. 8) Moonlight Melody Edgar Lockwood is a beautiful young man with light hair and porcelain skin, so he's a favorite object of affection at the all boy's school he attends. Problem is, Edgar is straight, and all this male attention is totally unwanted! He even has to have a bodyguard in the form of childhood friend/servant Dick Clay. When Edgar gets the bright idea to tell everyone they're dating to repel his admirers, it's the perfect solution to his problem... right? 9) A Certain Day in Winter Heita, Komai, Tsuge all end up at Imayasu's place for hotpot. Sure, why not.

[From Nakama] Toma and Miyako, who are living life on the run, and Itsuki, a wealthy idler who shows abnormal interests. Is what lies beyond the abnormal sex unfolding day and night light or darkness...!? Love is a labyrinth, the other side of which is desire polluted with blood and semen. The concluding volume of Mika Sadahiro's full-spirited SM love that will change the world!!

A tale of two brothers who travel far and wide end up lodging with a cafe owner. We learn of the strange things that go 'bump' in the night in a cemetary as well as the love that binds individuals together. by KittenCeleste

From Dangerous Pleasure: One evening, solo courier Ronet, a child who lost his home due to conflict, rescues the beautiful youth Bear from being raped by a neighborhood thug. Bear, completely ignorant of the real world, says he's headed to Ronet's homeland, now a cursed forest. Bear asks Ronet to act as his guide, but he refuses. Bear then transforms into a stuffed toy before Ronet's very eyes?!

From Shinmakoku Scanlations : Ever since Nakayama was taught about work by his capable superior Asaka, he has fallen madly in love with him. He's been chasing him until he gets into the same office. However, Asaka has become a strict, cold and violent superior...! So Nakayama begins his days of getting beaten up...!! (Even though that's quite a turn-on in its on way!) But actually, Asaka has a certain secret that makes him afraid to fall in love...

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: Kaoru is frustrated. He's just been dumped, again. And it's all because he could never express his feelings properly. What's wrong with him? What should he do? Feeling all alone and restless, he strolls into a gay park and meets... a cat. Youhei is a straight guy, and younger than Kaoru. But something in Kaoru moves his heart, reminding him of a cat, the feline species he's so in love with! Can he capture Kaoru's heart, the abandoned cat?

Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand inbetween classes, Yusuke can't help but recall the story as he makes his way through the eerie surroundings, when suddenly...he blacks out... Released in volume 1 of the Finder series, Target in the Viewfinder.

Kousuke has a guardian spirit named Sakura who tries to help him with his crush on the reserved Haruno. They may have help from an unexpected ally, Haruno's guardian spirit, Yuri.

Series of oneshots : 1) The Catharsis of Pure Love 2) Love Switch 3) Pure Love Complex 4) Animal Gang 5) Falling Into the River of Love

From Attractive Fascinante: Itsuki was one of the potential successors of the Toudou family, but was chased out of the family after being framed. Unknown to Itsuki, Kyouya, another potential successor, has been sending money to help him for the past year. Under any circumstances, the members of the Toudou family should never accept another person’s gratitude. Thus, Kyouya wants Itsuki to obey him for the help he has received from Kyouya. Is this a trap set up by Kyouya or does Kyouya really wants to help Itsuki to return to the family?

From Blissful Sin: Haruka is good-looking and popular, but quite the devil. Tokiwa is a quiet and shy loner. After their chance encounter in Katekyo!, the unlikely pair have begun dating. Though he was aware of Tokiwa's reticence, Haruka is beginning to feel frustrated with the pace of their relationship. What will happen to the pair when Haruka begins to question his senpai's feelings?

From Fantasyshrine: Chapters 1-3: ~ A Lie & Coffee & Sweet Kiss (Pgs. 7-37) ~ A Key & Confession: Part 1 (Pgs. 39-67) ~ A Key & Confession: Part 2 (Pgs. 70-99) When Kano, a cafe owner, was attacked by some hoodlums dispatched by a land shark; a secretive, shady character, Otowa came to his rescue! Since then, Otowa frequented Kano's cafe and kept the yakuza at bay. Kano was unaware of the danger he's in and started to look forward to Otowa's visit... Until an equally dangerous man lured Kano out of Otowa's protection, and all hell broke loose...! Chapter 4: Confuse Me Sweetly In Darkness (Pgs. 5-32) This is the story between Yazaki and Yoshino. It picks up where they left off in the first story and tells how they became a couple. Chapter 5: If I Could Feel The Hand (Pgs. 33-60) this is a one shot about 2 coworkers mutual love affair, Isuzu & Kaidou. Chapter 6: A Mansion of Love (Pgs. 61-84) This is a oneshot about the love between a master and his servant, Shizuki & Aoi.

"There’s only one rule: don’t leave this apartment." After his girlfriend was murdered, Takeshi brings the killer, Koichi, back to his apartment in order to carry out an unprecedented form of "revenge". By treating the man who he should hate gently, what does he hope to accomplish? And what is the actual result of carrying out his revenge? A unique book about an eccentric type of "Love".