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Collection of short stories: 1) Tableau Numero 20 2) Just Not Like a Merry-Go-Round 3) Rasgueado 4) en el parquet 5) le visiteur Continuation of the Tableau Numero 20 story. 6) Extras From The Moon in a Box: Ever since he discovered the rough sketch for a lost painting by the 19th century French artist Maurice Olivier in a library book, a modern-day art expert, also named Maurice, has yearned to see the actual painting. Is it the work of art he’s in love with or its mysterious subject?

1) The sound of the sea With the sound of the sea in the background, pressed on by the overwhelming literary style, a pure love that is too bitter-sweet. High school student Shougo lives in a rural port city. The moment he meets the art teacher Asano, who was transferred here from the city... He is ruled by indescribably intense emotions. ...Shougo masturbates while dreaming of violating Asano. 2) Moon on the 16th night 3) Duplicate key 4) Last kiss 5) 3:00 am: Continuation of first story.

Cute oneshot about a little boy who decides to wake up his older friend who lies in bed with a flu, and discovers that their bodies aren't the same. (not shota)

Haruma is a good looking son from a rich family, but he wants to live his life on his own without any help from his family's money. However, his mother hires a cheeky bodyguard to watch him 24/7 and things get out of control. His bodyguard Kurehashi, Shouyou is smart, good looking and knows several things that Haruma doesn't. Kurehashi vows to protect Haruma and to teach him what it takes to live in the real world, even if that means stealing Haruma's first kiss! Description by LuffyNoTomo

From Countless Time: 2) Invader Holds Ambition ~ Love Attack A student must fight an older rival for his sensei's love. 4) The Prince & The Beast In a kingdom filled with half-animal people the Prince of light meets an innocent wolf-boy.

From Manga Updates: Reno has a new roommate, his name is Roger Brouwer, and there seem to be a lot of nasty rumors about him in this boys' school. They call him "Casanova", he sells his body to almost anyone willing to pay for it. Reno is surprised to find that, for Roger, this is only business; transaction is over when people get the wrong idea about something that's just sex. Reno just wonders how is that such a nice person can be so cold at times, why is it that he can do those things as if it means nothing? And why he can't get close enough even when they are friends... naturally, curiosity becomes a heavy load. Will Reno be able to suppress these feelings? Especially when Roger seems to be interested in nothing but money...

Ryuuji and Ushio haven't seen each other for fifteen years. It was supposed to be a happy reunion between childhood friends, but because of something that happened long ago, the relationship between the two is strained...?! Taking place in the worn down apartment, “Haitsukoiwa”, four omnibus love stories that make the heart flutter are unfolding.

From Attractive Fascinante: ch 1-2) A return flower Masatsugu, a calligraphy sensei, liked his student, Sumiya, for a very long time. His feelings got stronger and he started to avoid eye contact with Sumiya. Sumiya sensed Masatsugu’s awkwardness and confronted him. They eventually did it and Sumiya didn’t look for Masatsugu anymore after that. Then one day, Masatsugu came home to find Sumiya at his doorstep… ch 3) Next Door ch 4) Let's try it ch 5) Lost Article extra) Have you got everything?

Asahina Yuki, a young man with no special skills save for good luck, was invited to attend Bell Liberty, a legendary high school for elite students. Immediately after arriving, he was given an armband by a mysterious ninja who begged him to protect the school. That armband is the proof of being the Ace of the school - the student council president!

The lovers’ refuge, Café Gem. There, the college student Kouta fell in love at first sight with the regular customer, Nanjyou. Due to unexpected events, he becomes a freeloader in Nanjyou’s house, and the daily heartthrob begins, but…!?

Humble salaryman, Mizutani, was really jealous when he found out that the kouhai he once tormented in baseball club, Tamaki, had metamorphosed into a beautiful live-action hero! To make things worse, on their reunion, Mizutani was even forcibly raped by Tamaki. “Sempai, I’m going to make you come. Just like a woman…”

From Attractive Fascinante: Our Satou brothers are back! This time, it's the eldest brother, Satou Ryouhei, and Takahashi Jin, the cousin of the Takahashi brothers. Jin woke up one morning to find himself being eaten up by a hunk (Ryouhei) who was sleeping beside him. Even though Jin ran away, they met again during the brothers' gathering. Is it destiny?

A series of one-shots set in a world that seems to be mostly like ours... but with centaurs. The stories are all about human/centaur interaction, and most have a slice of life feel to them. Some are sweet and innocent, some a little sad, a couple are explicit. Featuring est em's typical deceptively simple, masterful composition and writing.

In the Doctor's Rule series: * Vol 1 - Doctor's Rule • Nakajima is called for backup at the hospital Kurata is working. When they were high school students, Kurata and Nakajima were lovers but Nakajima unilaterally forced a rule on Kurata to not have eye contact with him and he finally ran away from Kurata. On the other hand Nakajima realizes that his disquiet never disappears... • 2 students of an acting school are working part-time in Kurata's hospital. One aims at getting a wealthy man and Kurata gives him a ticket for a mixer where adult guys who like young boys will gather... • Because of their battle of ego, rival attorneys play a game where the loser must be a slave... • Angst between an elite career inspector and a detective under his jurisdiction. * Vol 2 - Amai Kusuri

A fallen angel finds himself infatuated with a human, and despite knowing the consequences, he decides to indulge himself... if only for a little while.

Renji and Kenta are musicians, they meet each other thanks to the friendship between their bands. Each musician has different reasons to play, be it love for the music, a strong desire to surpass their fears on stage or even just for someone's approbation. While these bands are struggling to be known in such a competitive world, Kenta is struggling with a different problem in his love life; can he be a replacement for someone else? Description from Baka-Updates

Kaoru has a little problem (two to be exact) he's suddenly got two bundles of joy dropped on his doorsteps thanks to his slacker brother. Despite their rough start it really does look like they can all become a family but it sees like one of them might not just be thinking of him as "papa" but as something more... another funny story by Mishima Kazuhiko that's a must read for any Yaoi fan The businessman Mayama Kaoru's life changes drastically when his two nephews show up on his doorstep. Keigo (16) and Akio (5) were abandoned by their father and driven out of their apartment. Despite the fact Kaoru has had no contact with their family, he’s too kind-hearted to say no and takes them in. Soon the three of them start leading a warm, happy family life. However, Keigo suddenly kisses him one day. Was it a sign of family affection or something more?

From Fantasyshrine: Since he first met Baron Kuroba, Seiji has been secretly in love with the master of the Kuroba Manor, where servants were rumored to be attacked by a vampire. However, Baron Kuroba only sees Seiji as a lap dog that needs to be disciplined for his carnal pleasures. How can Seiji convince the baron, who doesn’t believe in love, to love him back?

From Peccatore-Sanctuary: Saikawa is a teacher at a fine-arts prep school. His colleague, Nashimoto, is a great guy and always stays by his side for him. Looking at Saikawa so depressed after holding his wedding yet breaking up even before submitting the marriage registration, Nasimoto instinctively gives him a kiss. Nashimoto who realized his feelings for Saikawa...!? Included Oneshot "And the Rose Coloured Days"

"Kindly move out within 6 months." Masachika Fujimaki, the new apartment manager, makes this sudden declaration to the tenants of Wisteria Manor. Having lived there for so long without incident, “shock” doesn't begin to describe how the tenants feel. To top it all off, the cool and always aloof Masachika turns out to be (of all things) gay. Though he’d always thought himself to be straight, tenant Kei Kuraya finds himself attracted to Masachika. Discover the heart-warming story of men from all walks of life living happily together.

Ever since he was young, Miharu has suffered from phantom pains. When his divorced parents decide to reunite after 15 years of separation, he discovers the exact reason why: his younger brother, Natsu. Apparently, he and his brother are astrological twins. Miharu feels Natsu's pain, but... Natsu doesn't feel Miharu's? That's just not fair!

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Collection of 8 oneshots: all include bondage/bdsm 1) Every Sweet Night (Amaiyo Maiyo)- Garyou's childhood friend Kou is a famous model who never has time for him anymore. So Garyou hooks up with random guys to try to ignore his feelings for Kou. But the latest one may be more than he can handle. 2) --- 3) I Want To Drive You Crazy (Kuwurasetai no)- Tsutsumi has an angel's face and devil's mind. The high-schooler is always thinking up new ways to tease his pet- the school's doctor! S&M 4) His Training Failure (Kare no Shippai Gaku)- Middle aged video store owner is enthralled by his younger lover Tetsu. But is Tetsu as serious about him? 5-8) ---

This is my duty as a butler... Son of the marquis, Nicholas has strawberry-red hair, honey-yellow eyes, and syrupy smooth skin. At his side at all times is Eim, his butler. Though Nicholas has already grown up, Eim still loyally bathes his master. One night, Eim walks in on Nicholas fantasizing about his butler’s true feelings... Includes the love story of an idling instructor and a young knight-in-training!