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Itou just found out that one of his best friends, Machida, maybe kind-of sort-of likes him. He doesn't say it, but he did orgasm when thinking of Itou even as he was about to have sex with his girlfriend! Now, Machida has a complex about Itou and even kisses him, and Itou develops a complex about Machida because his first kiss was taken! On the edge of becoming men, will they figure out their feelings?

Yunogi has no working experience, but after being tricked into thinking he got a normal job out of luck it turns out it's not so normal after all. Yunogi has to act as horror writer Kirino Shuusuke's dummy.

Summary: Chapters 1-3: Student council president Takamura Misugu calls his chilhood friend Manaka Shuwaji out from his classroom everytime... just for "that"!! Though everytime Shuwaji tries to defend with all his might, but in the end would always go Mitsugu's way! But one day, the vice president gave Shuwaji a stack of photos, which are of Mitsugu and his H moments...! (from p-s) Chapter 4: Student council vice president Takeda (introduced in the first story) and Shibazaki, the young school doctor, are having an affair. Shibazaki knows Takeda is about to graduate and will probably leave him behind and go on with his life, so Shibazaki decides to break up with Takeda before that happens... Chapter 5: A doctor treats a sickly young boy who lives in a creepy old house. The boy's father recently passed away but it seems his spirit is not quite gone yet? The doctor is determined to help. Warning: tentacle rape. Chapter 6: The ad-lib sex a senior student who is excited by porno video of cat-ear and his junior student Chapter 7: Before wedding, hero's friend at school confesses "his love after 7 year" to hero. Sequel: Tadashii Shujyukankei

Nao and Tom have been friends since childhood, Nao being the caretaker and Tom being the clumsy airhead. Their high school lives have been fairly uneventful—that is, until Tom suddenly confesses to Nao one night. Though Nao points out the obvious “but we’re both boys…?” The second story deals with two college students who’re doing a room share. Shimizu Mikio is in his second year of college, and has started rooming with the fluffy, energetic Sawamura Souta. But the more they’re together, the more Miki starts to notice something: Souta seems to like him. from hazukashiikedo.wordpress

Honda is a pharmacist who is overworked due to the hospitalization of his co-worker (who he's secretly in love with). Luckily, one of his customers, Sasashi, turns out to be a doctor who is looking for a job. Honda immediately hires him, but then learns that not only was he fired from his previous job for embezzling, but he's a notorious playboy too.

Dining Bar Akira by Tomoko Yamashita centers on the happenings in a bar Kuimonodokoro Akira runs. Although the 32-year-old has never given thought to being in a relationship with a man, Akira seriously considers the proposition when he receives a sudden love confession from his male colleague, 26 year-old Torihara. It is no secret that new relationships can bring about their fair share of stress, but one with another man? And, with a colleague to boot? Finding himself in quite a conundrum, Akira struggles with his pride as an older man facing a younger and male pursuer, never mind that busy bar he is responsible for managing.

Kazuma is a shy high-schooler who happens to be gay, and in love with a popular and handsome, Ayase. A while later, Ayase befriends Kazuma, having found out that Kazuma is gay, and admits that he too is gay, and convinces Kazuma to go out with him. Yet all Ayase does is have sex with Kazuma, causing Kazuma to feel insecure, are they dating or are they just sex buddies?

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)Essence of Fine Carbonic Acid- Yasuomi is the descendant of a vampire clan, but hates the taste of blood, so he takes essence in the form of kisses (Virgins preferred). When Shige met Yasuomi at a goukon, he had no idea what he was in for, and now Yasuomi won't leave. But is Shige just a food source? 2)A Temporary Contract With Him- Hibikitani is a mediocre salesman whose envious of his super elite new boss Sakakibara. Being upbraided by Sakakibara, an annoyed Hibikitani promises a better sales performance in exchange for a night with him, and to his surprise Sakakibara agrees! 3)The Legendary Inhabitant Room- Oonuma is one of the few students spending the holidays at the dorm. But he gets to spend more time with his roommate, Teraiwa. Unfortunately the dorm, and especially Oonuma's room is plagued with rumors of ghosts, and Teraiwa is very mysterious sometimes... 4)Restraint- Overly emotional Shizuka and calm and cool Manabu are a couple that's always fighting about something, but the heat of an argument can turn into something else very quickly! 5)The Stars That Fall in the City- Businessman Wakamiya is interested in no strings attached sexual relationships now that he's in his old age. When adorable younger man Soeda enters his life, he finds it hard to resist him. But Soeda is loud, and bold for his cute appearance, will the contrast be too much for Wakamiya? 6)A Cruel Man- An older uke supervisor and his young seme subordinate share an intensely physical connection with a dark twist...

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.

From Aarinfantasy: "When you want me to do work, please choose a sunny day". "Pray. The only thing you can do is to pray". Yakumo is a killer who hates fish and is afraid of water. He was bought from a Karachi Boss by the Isseikaiakeno Group. He only follows the leader's right hand man, Yoshitaka, and pesters him for a "reward" after every job. Both are drowning deeply in this mysterious relationship between a man and a boy-a hard-drawn gem of Roman picaresque.

From Nakama: One day, Katsuragi Megumi, a café manager, came across a deeply wounded patissier, Honda Yuuji. Since then, Honda has helped out at Megumi's café. Even though Megumi is much older and a bit clumsy, his cuteness truly touched Honda. One night, Honda sees Megumi screaming some man's name while masturbating. Seeing such an obscene Megumi, Honda realizes that he actually loves Megumi.

From Ultimate Manga Guide: Yaoi comedy about a student, Ikumi Amanume whose part-time job is to cook and do housekeeping chores for his next-door neighbor, Yuuji Touno, a notable scenario writer. Life seems pretty good except for a little problem that Touno-san tends to get too involved in his work and actually lives out the different characters that he creates! So Ikumi's head is kept spinning by the parade of extreme personalities that he encounters, especially when he starts falling in love with the real Touno who, it seems, never hangs around long enough to do anything about his own feelings for Ikumi...

From Baka-Updates: Ichimura, who looks like a young girl, is studying at an all-boys school. But actually he already hit 3,721 people for ridiculing him. Kousaka, who is weak in fighting, helps stop the fights. Between the weak and stubborn fellow and the violent beauty, a love will unfold.

1) A Terrible Man (Hidoi Otoko) When recently divorced Asou Katsumi is picked up in a bar by younger man Nagao Daisuke he has no idea what he's in for. 2) Yuushu Continuation of 1. 3) Kawaii Otoko Final chapter. Extra : Itsumo Yasashii Side story about Daisuke's friend Kenji.

Collection of short stories about sweet schoolboy-romances, includes: 1) Junjou to Furachi Hiroto is shocked when his best friend Satoshi tells him he likes Nao-sempai. But he accepts his friend's choice, even though he can't tell Satoshi about his past with Nao... 2) The Pretender Katase is trying hard to pretend he's normal. He avoids Amero and tries to forget his feelings. But Amero is having none of it, and Katase gives in, granting Amero two weeks to see if this is the relationship he wants. Will Katase give into guilt, or will Amero's love win him over? (from BAA) 3) The Green that was Reflected in Your Eyes Popular student Takamiya brushes a caterpillar off mysterious rich student Sonoda's shoulder. Sonoda is so happy, he begins to buy Takamiya many expensive presents; he also never leaves Takamiya's side. Can Takamiya get Sonoda to stop buying him expensive gifts? Does Sonoda really want to give Takamiya more than just an iPod? (from AF) 4) Second Love Uenaga and Haruno were best friends throughout school, even wearing the same clothes. So why doesn't Haruno remember Uenaga at their school reunion? Is there a deep dark secret that should keep them apart? Do they have another chance for love? 5) I want to become your most important one Tomo always says, "I like Yukihiro." But Yukihiro can't take him seriously because Tomo's always smiling. Yukihiro's own feelings are a confused mess; does he like Tomo, or love him?

1) 34 pages chapter about how Takumi came to live in the derelict apartment building. Not scanlated. 2-5) Takumi Kusunose is a man who loves the company of others and simply cannot abide being by himself. When he took responsibility for his company's losses by paying out of his own pocket, it nearly broke him. As a result, he was forced to move into a cheap apartment, but what happens when the sexy blonde guy next door begins making sexual advances at Takumi...?! And what happens when Takumi's former secretary shows up, turning Takumi and his neighbor's potential relationship into a love triangle?!

Meet Takumi, a worker in the citizens' department of city hall, and beloved idol of the office. However, he's lived his life avoiding interaction with others. But what happens when a boy comes strolling into his heart?

Sora and Tatsuki are stepbrothers (not blood related) whose parents died in an accident. Since then the elder brother, Sora Mukaihara has brought up the younger one, Tatsuki Mukaihara. Now Sora is a very popular mystery writer. Tatsuki who has moved out on his own, is now an editor of a women's magazine. However Sora can't stand being alone and spends all his time at Tatsuki's. Tatsuki feels guilty because he can't stop himself from loving Sora and decides to live a solitary life. Then Sora asks to have Tatsuki assigned as his editor when he agrees to do a series of interviews for Tatsuki's magazine.

When Tsukamura Masaki's company shuts down, he's worried he may have to leave the city and go back to Hokkaido. So when charming Nagasaka offers him a job as janitor of an apartment building, he jumps at the chance. But the job is more than just cleaning up, he's expected to take personal care of the weird assortment of tenants.

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) My Elegant One When Tatsuya Koumura runs into Miyata because of his job, he's wary. Throughout college straight Miyata had protected Koumura from perverts, until Koumura's feelings became something he had to hide. But now that Miyata has found him again, he doesn't intend to let Koumura go that easily. 2-5) The president of Kyouei Group, Kyoujima Eiichi, is making others jealous with his successful career and passionate love life. His secretary, Togawa Akihiko, is an honest man and has been secretly in love with him. Includes a Las Vegas working trip that shocked the secretary with the president's past… 6) I Hate You the Most in the World Since his grandfather's death 17 year old Kazuki is alone in the world with only his guardians, businessman Kyoujima and lawyer Sasai to look out for him. Stung by Sasai's indifference, Kazuki finds himself leaning on Kyoujima. How will Sasai react? First series out of four. Sequel: "Suit o Kita Akuma"

In a startling series of events that lead up to Hydra's transfixing climax, hearts break, enemies resurface, and ties of friendship bind the trio in a complex web of struggle, sacrifice, and redemption. -Liquid Passion Rules series Timeline : 1) Please (5 chapters) -- Kiss (MIYAMOTO Kano) -- Kiss After 2) Skies ** 3) Hydra 1+2+3+4 (ch1-4) 4) Hydra 3+4+5+6 (ch5-6) -- Blue Film (after Hydra ch8) -- Heavenly (between Hydra ch9 and ch10-11) -- Real Thing -- Hello Again 5) Lovers and Souls 6) Fragile ** 7) Vanity ** 8) Dreamer's high ** 13) Rules volumes 1 & 2 14) If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind? ** 15) Rules volume 3 16)Song Birds ** 17)Another Day on The Planet** 18)Double Trouble** ** = doujinshi also the ones in ( -- ) are doujinshi's

Takaaki is a popular model and a childhood friend of Izumi. He is also the significant other at the same time. They looked as if they were at their happiest, until Izumi’s “illness” brought them to their greatest challenge. This volume has 6 One-shots, including the emotionally stirring, heartrending love story titled, “Izumi”, and other newly-written short stories. (from CT)