TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

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?

Follows the rather tempestuous relationship of two writers and touches on the lives of those they interact with. Both those that hate and/or envy them and those that love and/or like them. Not a modern story, it seems to be set at least several decades ago, before computers at least. Despite this, it doesn't have a dusty, out-of-date feel to it, more like a slow-tempo modern story. Vol.1 Hitodenashi no Koi (1999) Vol.2 Itooshii Hito (2000) Vol.3 Omoware Bito (2001) Vol.4 Hitori ni Shinai (2002) Vol.5 Aisareru Hito (2004) -officially dropped by Game Over or Continue after finishing up v2-

A collection of 7 oneshots. 1,2) Sweet story about Kouji's secret love for his friend's younger brother Mizuru. He is satisfied with any chance to spend time with Mizuru but one day, he suddenly realizes that his time with Mizuru will be coming to an end. Will he finally confess his love or will he let this love remain buried? 3) Kiichi's parents died when he was a child. For the past ten years he's lived with his uncle whom he loves. Even though they have sex Akumitsu never tells Kiichi he loves him. Is Kiichi just a toy? 4) School Scandal- Uemura is the only one who treats his classmate Atsushi like a friend instead of star actor. But is friendship all Uemura feels? 5)Am I Your Dog?- Kei is considered a troublemaker at school, so when his sempai Kagami catches him smoking Kei has to do what he says, or risk getting expelled. But to be sempai's pet dog? And how is Kei's brother involved? 6)Our Future Diary- eight paged short story about a perverted teacher and a gay porn video. 7)Love Fascism- Rui is dating Yuka, a very pretty girl from his school. Then he meets exchange student Tooru. Tooru and Rui had a relationship in the past, but that's all over, right?

1-3) On My Knees, Yearning for Your Love Hibiki is the bodyguard hired to protect Buyu, the heir of a Hong Kong financial empire. Although Buyu is responsible for overseeing the family fortune, he still often finds the time to enjoy the nightlife with the ladies. Despite Hibiki’s warnings to Buyu about his uncle’s plot to have him killed so he can take over the empire, Buyu continuously ignores Hibiki’s urgent pleas to cooperate with him. What would it take for Buyu to take Hibiki seriously!? 4) Feverish Kimura and his lover Yuichi are both doctors in the same hospital, and Yuichi uses it as an excuse to have sex at work, despite Kimura's protests. Will Yuichi demands push Kimura too far? 5) Can’t Win Against the Sun! College student Himawari has been freeloading off Takabayashi sensei for a long time. Because, despite sensei hostile attitude and filthy mouth, he's really very kind. But Himawari, who has fallen in love with him, may finally be asking for too much... 6) Seduction of Cinderella Aki is a model scout who has to babysit his top model, the childish but loving Haru, even to the point of having a sexual relationship with him! But this is all just for Haru's own good, right? 7) Anata no Chef Young chef is in love with the strict maître d'hôtel.

1-3) Your Story I Have Known High-school student Matsumoto Haato has fallen in love with his abusive mother's ex-boyfriend, yakuza Shibusawa, who was nice to him in the past. When he has nowhere left to go he turns to the gruff but kind older man. A three chapter love story that details the changing relationship between the two men over the years. 4) Sauté d'oignon When two people are together, the sweetness and the spiciness of love are the greatest flavors. High school student Negi and Tama have been together since elementary school, and now Negi is ready to move their relationship to a new level, but Tama's still unsure... 5) Koe ga Todoku no Nara (If the Voice Reaches) Shouta is constantly getting in fights, but despite that, he's a nice guy. One day, while saving someone from some bullies, a weirdo samurai guy shows up and tells him he's haunting him. Now Shouta must deal with this constant spiritual companion... and all the emotions that come with him! 6) Kami-sama no me wo nusunde Narasaki still vividly remembers the day in high school when his friend confessed to him, and his heartless response. Years later when he is confessed to by another guy, he's determined to give Wakatsuki the chance he didn't give his friend. But is he seeing the man in front of him, or just reliving the past?

From Biblo Eros: Ryuu left his small town for a better life in Tokyo, but after four years he feels trapped in a job he doesn't like and a tiny apartment. When Tatsushima, an old friend from his home town, shows up out of the blue to take him home will Ryuu be willing to give up his boring life in the city? Chapter 5 "Sick Heart" is a short, darker story about a psychologist and his ex-patient... Chapter 6 "Heaven's War" is about Sig and Cry from Heaven's Love.

Kou and his lover Ao have been together for years, but that doesn't stop Kou from cheating on his lover whenever he's had a bit too much to drink. Ao, deeply in love and infinitely forgiving, always takes him back... but for how long? Tada Mikuni is totally Kou's type... and it doesn't hurt that he's an amazing chef! But when a case of mistaken identity lands them in the sack for a one-night stand, the two of them find out they hate just about everything about each other and never want to see each other again. Unfortunately, they're forced together again when Mikuni agrees to stand in as the chef on a TV show for Kou's agency. Meanwhile, Ao knows something that neither of them realizes: it seems they've met before...

A series of oneshots. Contents: • AV Boys- College student Kouta needs to make money fast! His family borrowed alot of money and ran off, leaving him with the debt. When his senpai Sonomura gets him a job as a gay AV actor, Kouta decides to only work until his debts are paid. But the money is really good, and working with Sonomura is getting more and more comfortable... • My Love Castle- Masaomi's father has gone on vacation with his lover and left Masaomi to manage his love hotel, something he has no experience at. With handsome manager Tsushima helping out with his "hands on" approach, things will be fine. Right? • I Love You More Than I Can Imagine!!- Keizou's family owns a liquor store and one day during a delivery he picks up a beautiful young student. Keizou's never been interested in guys before, but something about the high school boy sparks his imagination and now he can't get him out of his head! Will Keizou get a chance to make his dreams a reality? • The One Who Loves You Deeply- Sex shop owner Miyatsuki knows there's something familiar about the beautiful young man who comes looking for a job. But the harder he tries to place Jyunta, the more it slips away from him, and each day is one closer to Jyunta taking on customers, an idea which bothers Miyatsuki alot. • Me and My Beloved Sensei - Nagaoka has his dream job, being an assistant to his favorite mangaka, Chigaya Senri. But Chigaya seems to be a bit of a recluse and unusual - incorporating running and weight lifting into the daily lessons. But who is really doing the teaching? And why does a mangaka own a black bondage suit? • The Courage I Get From Loving You?- Isawa thought visiting the hot spring would be boring, but beautiful (underage) part-time worker Shitsuki catches his eye, and Isawa finds himself unable to resist the lure of the innocent student. • Love Trial-Kousuke has spent three years in an unrequited love for his friend Sonokawa Yukihi. Without the courage to confess, Kousuke is afraid that they'll graduate without Yukihi ever knowing his feelings. But a class trip stay with aggressive upperclassmen, revealing clothing, and huddling in small spaces may make it impossible for Kousuke to keep his cool! • Love Trial - After That- A beautiful sunny day brings out the beast in Kousuke.

From Countless Time: Masaya's family has always regarded Yuuma's as the enemy, arch-rivals in business since three generations past. But despite the hatred he is supposed to feel for Yuuma, he keeps a secret that he has longed locked away in his heart: his one-sided love for the one he has been told to hate.

1-2) Kumo no Uede Kiss wo Shiyou Young, earnest flight attendant finds himself attracted by the dashing pilot... whose charm also makes the young uke insecure. Will this sex-based relationship survive? Also, why is the dashing pilot kissing someone else after sleeping with the uke? 3-4) Zettai Fukujuu On the outside Nachi is a student living with his cousin Shinya for free in exchange he's the "maid". What no one knows, not even his friend Kanda, is that he's also Shinya's sex partner. With Shinya's rude, arrogant behavior to Nachi how long will this "master" and "servant" relationship last? How long will Nachi be able to keep the truth about his relationship from Kanda? 5) Kumo no Uede Kiss wo Shiyou extra

From Attractive Fascinante: Kusaka is an owner of a used-book store and is oblivious to the people around him. Iijima, on the other hand, is a hotheaded sales person. They were classmates during college and had some argument before, yet they became lovers now. When two total opposites personalities clash, the spark of love starts to disperse too…

From Loveless' Site: Narushima (blondie) is a really idle, bored and restless guy, and he is looking for something that will cure his state of boredom. For that same reason, he goes around picking fights, harassing girls, smoking & being a pretty awful delinquent in general (sadist!).Thoughts of finding that drug come to Narushima's mind. After catching glimpse of Natsume (black hair), a male prostitute (who is said to be a bad influence by Narushima's senpai- Heitarou) may just be the drug he was looking for. Note: not for the faint hearted (includes: bondage/rape/incest)

A boy changes schools to be near his childhood crush. Mistaken identities and numerous love triangles ensue. Atsushi Arisawa enrolls at Jougaouka High School to be near Masami Shibata (Ma-chan) who was his childhood crush. Unbeknownst to Atsushi, however, Masami no longer works at the school and his brother, Masayoshi is now the nurse. Atsushi mistakes Masayoshi for Masami and is horrified because to him, it appears that Masami's personality has done a complete 180. Add to the fact that Atsushi's friend, Kouji Inagaki is totally in love and constantly trying to make-out with him, Atsushi's life at Jougaoka is hell until he starts thinking that maybe the new Ma-chan isn't so bad after all and that, maybe he actually likes the way Ma-chan is now. Until of course, he finds out that Masayoshi isn't Masami.

The story is about a young male prostitute named Aya and a former assassin named Chris. Aya's father murdered his mother in front of him, then forced him into prostitution. Since that time, he has always been looking for a way to inflict his revenge. Chris is just that method. After Chris saves Aya from his pimp, they form a fairly deep friendship, and Chris decides to make Aya his Last Client. A classic yaoi story. (~from evil empire)

Sakamoto is a serious and introverted law student. Iida works construction and is always making too much noise. The lives of these two drastically different neighbors are about to collide.

Fujima Taisei is a high schooler who had grown up spoiled by the people around him ever since he was little because of his pretty face. In his pleasant school life, there was only one time that had become the only stain in his life, when a student named Okachi Machi, whom Taisei had grown close to in order to get others' attention, had told him that actually he had never been his friend at all. Now Taisei wants revenge. What will happen these two?!

Consists of four stories: 1) Othello- After Atsushi dies in a horrible accident, his twin brother Ayumu decides to steal his identity and returns to school in his place. He attempts to hide his reckless behavior and assume persona of his honor student brother. However, for some reason, Ayumu is unable to hide his true colors and composure around his classmate Kirishima. 2) Snow White in Summer- Kaoru returns to his child home to find that his once quiet and shy childhood friend Snow is now loud, mean, and violent, and the change is somehow his fault. 3) Night's Fragrance- masanari, and journalist, is sent to investigate the life of a popular and elusive artist, Sougetsu Tokiwa. While investigating, he comes across a beautiful and enigmatic boy whom is rumored to be Tokiwa's lover. 4) Night's Abyss (Haruka no Fuchi)- After the death of his wife, a man moves to the countryside and finds horror.

From Attractive Fascinante: Yoshizawa Kuuya, a high-schooler, grew up in a single-parent family. Because his mother was an unpopular actress, he had to work part-time as a pizza delivery boy. While making his delivering one day, he accidentally met a gay couple arguing and one of them was his sensei, Kakei Yuuichi. After that, they started to get closer. Was it a coincidence or a destiny?

Sakuya used to be a fearsome high rank vampire until he fell inlove with Atsumi. Now, he's fallen so low that he can't even drink other people's blood because only Atsumi's blood suits his taste. The problem is, Atsumi is not only a guy, but also a vampire hunter... Their love is more than just complicated, it's a game of life and death for them both!

1-4) Furue Tsumore Shiawase no Hana Yuuri has always been attached to his childhood friend and neighborhood Onii-san; Aki. With a certain fondness for his friend, he enrolls in the same college where Aki is working as a lecturer. Yuuri immediately falls into the position of Aki's personal caretaker and not before long, he comes to realize that there is more to their relationship than he understands. Furue Tsumore Shiawase no Hana is a story of the delicate balance between friendship and love. 5 & 8) The Trembling Flower of Happiness Aki and Yuuri is trying to come to terms with their relationship and where to draw their lines. Not scanlated. 6) Shake Continuation of chapter 5 of Koi no Shizuku. Not scanlated. 7) Extra The academics go on an onsen trip. Not scanlated.

Consists of six stories: 1) Incomplete Body - Masaki-chan breaks up with older lover Kyouji so he can date a woman. But he keeps coming back for Kyouji's cooking! Can they really stop seeing each other? 2) Incurable Love - A pop teen idol, Kawaguchi Kou, is stopped by his agent Nagano from seeing his high school friend and crush Gariyou. What does Nagano have planned for Kou? Gariyou's story is told in the oneshot One Sweet Night from Amaiyo Maiyo. 3) The Resting Snake - Shitsuke is a guy who likes older men. But when straitlaced student Tagawa chastises Shitsuke's lifestyle, Shitsuke decides to teach him a lesson. 4) Voiceless Night. 5) Spiritual Apartment - Narazaki wanted to confess his love to Takemoto. But on that fateful day, an accident happened and both fell into the spiritual apartment. 6) Shameless Night + Omake (Between Hearts) - Takatou and Moriyama are enjoying each other's company on a regular basis, but Takatou convinces himself that it is all due to drinking and the bad economy. When he decides that the relationship needs to end, how will Moriyama react? Will Takatou be able to abide by his decision?

From DramaQueen : Kenzo Shinozuka is a talented but under-appreciated pianist, so when wealthy nobleman Lorenzo Carlucci offers to be his patron, he leaps at the chance. However, being patronized by Carlucci exacts a price that the pianist may not want to pay. For Carlucci is an eccentric and demanding patron, whose temperament often clashes with Kenzo’s own stubbornness. The friction between patron and artist threatens to drive them both to the brink of madness, or that of desire. But, it is undeniable that Kenzo’s talent flourishes under Carlucci’s patronage. Can Kenzo overcome his pride and the ghosts of his past to finally achieve greatness?

A collection of short stories: 1) Onozomi no Mama ni Kaname has inherited an apartment for an elite from his rich but now deceased grandfather. The apartment comes along with a handsome butler, Hidaka . But there are influential people who want to separate them. 2,3,4) A Season For Three 5) The Imitation Lovers - "Would you be my pretend lover?" This unexpected question is posed to the person who has a one-sided love for the inquirer. - From Sweet Lunacy 6) Onozomi no Mama ni extra

Man in a bar gets picked up by a gorgeous teen. But it’s not all it’s cracked up to be…