TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

In a futuristic world, Professor Tsukise has created the living machines known as Chimera. On the eve of their public unveiling, Tsukise struggles to accept the ethical ramifications of his creation. Should the Chimera be released to the public and more importantly, what should happen to his own Chimera, Kusanagi?

Summary from Fantasyshrine: Kitahara, a website designer and Suzuki, a handbag craftsman, two people with opposite polar personalities, are brought together because of a one-of-a-kind handbag. Due to Kitahara's persistence of owning this particular handbag, the two ended up working together. Though they gradually become aware of the other person, they stubbornly ignore the pull that exists between them. Will they come to terms with their feelings!? It’s a story of two adults both too bashful to express their love for each other.

Ichimura has just quit his job of eight years and lost his girlfriend. While feeling bummed out and uninspired, his best friend from college appears on his doorstep. But maybe there was more to their friendship than meets the eye...

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?

From Storm In Heaven: It's all the little things that Ikeuchi does that makes Shinoda want him. Shinoda's been gay for as long as he can remember, but he's still a virgin. Then he falls in love with Ikeuchi, a younger man on the same basketball team. However, Ikeuchi has a girlfriend... is there any way Shinoda can make him want him?

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.

Florist Tokito has a crush on a teacher at a nearby girl's school.

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.

By DaRyu: "A young man lives in a small town where he owns a small grocery shop and struggles through life alone with his small son. His childhood friend moved away after graduation and appears suddenly years after at the threshold of his shop , without money or occupation and puts his life to utter chaos. The drawings are lovely, full of life and quite explicit, the story is sparkling with gags but is realistic enough. Highly enjoyable!"

Part of a collection of oneshots called 'Mijuku na Kareshi'. When teenager Mahito sees his father and his father's secretary Kazaoka having sex, Kazaoka is sure that Mahito hates him. But then Mahito's father dies and he takes over the company and Kazaoka! According to MyAnimeList, this is part of a collection of one shots. The order goes like this: 1) Aimai na Kankei 2) Yasashiku Toraete; sequel to (1) 3) Itsuwari no Daishou (False Compensation) 4) Man On! 5) Kodomo Ijou Otona Miman 6) Sweet Restraint; (Amai Kousoku) 7) Miracles Don't Happen (Kiseki wa Okorenai) 8) Mijuku na Kareshi; extra to (7); (Childish Feelings; Immature Feelings)

Series of Short Stories. Chapter 1-3: Revolves around the same boxing club. 1) A Boxer's Love ~ Part One 2) A Boxer's Love ~ PArt Two 3) Secret 4) The True Form of Your Favorite Man 5) Love Spell 6) Forbidden Agreement (Contains incest!) 7) Baby Animals 7.5) Memories of Papa Igawa & Switch One

Fujioka Natsu is dismayed to discover that his younger boss at his new workplace is Kirishima Takumi, the source of his long-time guilt. Since it's been seventeen years Fujioka figures Kirishima wouldn't remember him, let alone remember what happened that night, but Kirishima does remember. And he's set on making a payback.

Wonderful stories revolving around a pair of lovers and their friends. 1) Kimi ni Sasayaku Mirai (The Future I Whisper to You) Kazuki-senpai has been reported to have been involved in a fatal airplane crash. But miraculously, he shows up on Renji's doorstep... 2) Kimi ni Sasayaku Rakuen (The Paradise I Whisper to You) 3) The Loneliness I Whisper to You 4) The Moment That You Whisper 5) Pretentious You (a oneshot with different characters than the first 4 stories) A man who changes partners constantly is scolded for it by his boss. So his boss offers to be his regular lover until he finds someone to love.

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: God lives within words, so you must never lie. Mizuki's grandma taught Mizuki and Makoto that, right before Makoto made a promise and moved away. Years went by and they met again, this time, one of them would become a liar.

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

Itsuki is the number one host at the club 'The Rose Garden'. Somehow, he has fallen in love with Ryou, the shy, innocent newcomer. Itsuki is unsure how to confess his feelings, but then, for the club's 5th anniversary, he is asked to wear a very special costume... Will Itsuki's beauty catch Ryou's eye?

From Blissful Sin: 1-4) Kanpeki na Koibito (A Perfect Lover): The beauty, Shinohara, who just moved into the staff dorms, is misunderstood by his subordinate, Ueda, to be a masochist! Even though Shinohara tried hard to clear up all misunderstandings, his body seems to be addicted to the taunting eyes and commanding kisses, that he feels extreme exhilaration...?! 5) Then I Fell in Love (Oneshot): Higaky Naoya, a successful crime novels writer, lives his life quietly and in seclusion in his big house all alone until he came across with an interloper.

From Jigoku: Tomo's eyes chases after fellow teammate Tanji. He knows he has fallen for Tanji already but what comes with first love, makes him both expectant and scared of getting hurt. Chap 4: Motto Furimuke yo Baby prequel Seo falls for Kazuki within minutes but Kazuki hardly sees Seo as the love of his life. When Kazuki is kidnapped however, Seo shows Kazuki exactly how far he will go to save him, revealing how deep his love really is.

Inui Takeshi is the owner of a restaurant in trouble! He and his cute younger brother Yasutomo are trying to make a living, but business is just too slow. When regular customer and ex-host Ookami Kyousuke suggests an all-male version of a maid cafe, the brothers reluctantly agree to the idea. Ookami and fellow host Sannoumaru Miyabi move in with the Inui's and begin the adventures of Cafe Relish!

During an afterschool tutoring session, Masaki is kissed by his sensei/cousin Takushi. But now it seems like Takushi is avoiding him.

From Translated Treasures: It is a multi-perspective story following several different characters. The central character is Archer Rogue. Archer's entire family is a bit off-kilter. His father Ed is bi-polar due to physical abuse from his father as a child. As a result, he beats Archer at times ("for his own good"), or swings to a scared, child-like persona and is incapable of even feeding himself. Archer's childhood was understandably difficult, and he's a rather closed-off, violent person as a result. His older half-brother Murphy is mentally retarded. The story follows Archer (street name: El Gato) as he works with Deano to infiltrate the drug cartel that has a long-standing grudge against his gang. Along the way he meets Ken, not knowing that he is also infiltrating the cartel (for the police). It contains lots of conflict between groups, inside of groups, and with seeming random strangers. The stories in the first volume are in published order, rather than chronological: the first manga begins with Archer being released from prison for shooting his father. Then it goes back to a young 15-year-old Archer and how it all started. Prequel to Inu no Ou

Very cute yaoi comedy about a country boy who goes to Tokyo to find his real mother. He's followed there by his best friend who's in love with him. See more of Hashimoto and Oikawa in Picnic.

1) Egoistic Love - scanlated by Peccatore Sanctuary as a oneshot 2) Piano Lesson 3) School Wars 4) New Love Has Begun 5) You've Got Mail 6) Won't Try Saying "I Love You"!

1-3) Love Minority Isuka Yoshihito, a high school infirmary sensei, fell in love with a student, Shiina Satoru. However, after Sensei confessed to Shiina-kun, things started to go wrong. The mild-mannered Shiina became totally different and their strange relationship began. (from Attractive Fascinante) 4) Evening Grew A high school reunion brings back memories for Hayashi Akira when he sees his childhood friend Tsujitani Masato. While Masato was easy-going and popular, Akira was quiet and deep and his intense affections and jealousy for his friend led him to destructive actions that would haunt him for years... 5) That Future that is Unknown to Us At junior high graduation Kazuki confessed to his friend Makoto, only to get shot down. They've managed to hang onto their friendship, even though they go to different high schools. But lately Kazuki's love-em-and-leave-em gay relationships are starting to bother Makoto. 6) Paradigm Shift Love Minority extra.