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Koyama Kei lost his mother when he was still in elementary school and never connected again with his distant, workaholic father. The only real light in his home life is his sister Moe: a bright college student who obviously adores him. But Kei has intimacy issues that even his sister can't pick up on. At 15 years old, Kei's never been in love, but he has sex with anyone who shows him interest. While he's in someone else's arms, he can forget the void in his own life. One day in late spring, Koyama discovers what's missing: a slightly spacey med-student named Fujii. Unfortunately, Fujii is his sister's boyfriend.

From Fantasyshrine: Kabutani is a “man-eater” who lives off human energy. One day, he becomes “in-heat” for his classmate, Kiriyama. Though he didn’t believe when his kindred said, “…Nothing compares to the taste of the ‘human’ you love!”, he couldn’t resist a “taste” of Kiriyama… And once he had, he became addicted to that tantalizing taste only Kiriyama can provide. What would a hungry and ruthless Kabutani do to curb his craving…!?

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) The Sincere Frozen Moon Asagi and Tachibana (lovers) are both Shinto exorcists, with Asagi being the head priest and Tachibana being the apprentice. Asagi comes from a long line of priests, each using a Heavenly Sword to fight evil spirits. Tachibana is very protective of Asagi and grows even more so when Asagi faints every time he uses the Heavenly Sword. How can Tachibana protect the one he loves? 2) The Dangerous New Moon Haruaki visits the priest, Ei, everyday on his lunch break. Haruaki confides any troubles he's been having to Ei, and Ei very much enjoys the company. Lately, Haruaki has been getting flak from his boss at work about how unkempt he dresses - a problem that seems insignificant at first, but ends up turning into something dangerous. 3) The Heavenly Swords Bulletin An extra that goes into detail on the Heavenly Swords that appear throughout the chapters. 4) Midday Mirage Toranosuke has sworn to avenge the death of his older brother, who was eaten by the demon, Shunjin. A souleater, Shunjin can only be defeated by one divine sword. But, when the time comes for Toranosuke to extract his revenge, can he really do it? Shunjin might be a monster, but there is something about him that draws Toranosuke's gaze. Could the demon slayer be falling for the demon? Can the quest for love triumph over the quest for revenge? 5-6) Half Moon Passing Nanaki, the youngest of the Heavenly Swords, has lost his sword form - meaning that, until he finds it, a void seal will spread across his body until he disappears from the mortal world. Ninomiya, the eldest of the Swords, wants to help Nanaki search, but is terrible with expressing himself with words. How can he convince Nanaki of his sincerity? 7) Crescent Moon Mirage A continuation of Toranosuke and Shunjin's story and a tying up of other loose ends.

Around the time that Hinaki Mitsura climbed his way to number two host in the club, Tsukayama Satoshi transfers from a branch store. He was Mitsura’s senior in high school, and also the cause of Mitsura’s most devastating memory. Tsukayama proceeds to take over as top host, surpassing Mitsura and the man he has been living with, Miura-san. Miura-san is kind, gentle, and wants to protect and love Mitsura. But Mitsura’s heart is closed, that is until Tsukayama starts to work his way under Mitsura’s skin. His growing attraction to the arrogant one who caused a deep scar under the full moon is a source of confusion and suffering, and he begins to question everything he is - everything he has worked to become. This love story vividly depicts the human drama among hosts, under the blurry moon.

Haruto and Ikuto have just transferred to a boarding school. Beautiful Ikuto is instantly a target for the boys all around! And as his brother Haruto desperately protects him, the School King, Ouga, has his own plans in mind!! All-boys school has never been this dangerous!! (from back cover, translated by Nakama)

Licensed.... This time focusing on the two elder brothers of Kenzou Honda... Shouichi Honda goes to the Asian imported product shop to collect the tax. There he happens to meet an importer, his younger brother, Junji who had run away from home. When Shouichi returns home, Junji is already there having a card game with their parents. They realize how their feelings have not changed since they made love only once 10 years ago. Relaited story: Close the Last Door: Saigo no Door wo Shimero Included is an extra side story.

From K No Kouzu’s Intro Page & Backlash67: The beginning of a love story set in a school for eccentric artists. Kei Onodera, a college student majoring in science starts working part-time as a lecturer at an art prep school. Immediately, he catches the eye of the rough and wild sculpture teacher, Higa Rikimaru!!

From Boys On Boys Love: There is a “Secret Signal” between cram school lecturers Mizumori and Nishijima. Nishijima’s new cell phone strap means the invitation “How about today?” Although it’s supposed to let him be professional about looking forward to his secret relationship, and divide business from bodily pleasure, the atmosphere becomes dangerous?! The provoking adult way of not telling your intention...

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.

Socially awkward Aono was perfectly happy working in Quality Control as but fate would have it he's been transferred to the Sales Department?? As if being ridiculed by his co-workers for his nervous stutter isn't bad enough, he's thoroughly mortified when the departmental star Gouzaka overhears him having a breakdown on the roof. But no matter how often he pushes Gouzaka away or how fast Aono runs Gouzaka is always there by his side...

1) Sweet Spring Tomoyuki was having a secret relationship with his boss until one day the boss decides to break up. Pretending to be happy about this matter, Tomoyuki meets the window washer Katsuhiko and accidentally breaks his arm. Then he decides to help Katsuhiko until he gets better. 2) Cherry Boy Akira has a boyfriend, Yoshiki, but he doesn’t feel ready to take it further than kissing while Yoshiki has expressed the fact that he would like to take it to the next step. What will Akira decide? 3) The Downfall Masami always feels aroused in kinky situations. One day, in a very crammed subway, a man presses himself against him while being erect and or course, this arouses Masami… 4) Change of Seasons The Professor Asaoka becomes the obsession of an Hokkaido student, Koyanagi, who's visiting the campus... The young man doesn't hesitate to take the "lead" despite Asaoka's protests.

Chapter 1-2 How about a Boyfriend? Ayukawa has had nothing but trouble with women, from his first crush to the last girl that dumped him, so he's given up on getting a girlfriend. Now he's teaching at an all boys school and his cute student Hino is very friendly. Is a boyfriend the answer to Ayukawa's love troubles? Chapter 3-5 & Extra I Want To Seduce You Even More!

Why did star player Shimada decide to attend a high school that isn’t known at all for its volleyball? During the final middle school volleyball competition, he performed spectacularly. However, Fujii has held a grudge ever since and absolutely hates Shimada.

The so-called “Hard-boiled man” famous novelist, Takamura, came to a seaside village and encountered a youth named Midori, who bewitched Takamura with his jade green eyes. But before the cynical novelist realized it, he was dragged into a small hostel ran by Midori’s family! Later, Takamura learned that both Midori and him shared similar heartbreaking childhood experience, yet Midori never lost his faith and trust. In anger and frustration, Takamura violated Midori! How would these two come to terms with their feelings for each other?

Kazunari has been secretly in love with his older childhood playmate Jin since junior high. Now Jin is back after four years, and the first thing he does with Kazunari is...bite him?! This is chapter 5 of Warui Koto Shitai

[From Fantasy Shrine :] After his mother passed away, Kyousuke decided to live alone and transfer to another school. There he met a rather peculiar classmate named Kaname who’s unable to talk. Although Kaname cannot speak, he was able to somehow convey his feelings clearly through writing and facial expressions that made Kyousuke more drawn to him. However, Kaname’s cousin, Satoshi noticed the intimacy developing between the two which he could not approve… A sweet ardent, story of pure love unfolds…

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?

For his coming-of-age ceremony, our 20-year-old protagonist goes to the tailor frequented by his father to make his first suit. His disdain of suits is changed by what this first class tailor tells him: "Usually, when women dress up, they'd have to reveal some skin to appear sexy. But for men, it is the opposite. Suits increase the allure of men by acting as a packaging that contains desire." He accidentally finds out that the tailor has a crush on his father. From then on, he is further intrigued by the older tailor. He gradually discovers that the 38-year-old is changing him in more ways than one.

Collection of oneshot 1) Ijimetaihodo Aishiteru Takashi has been bullying Haruki since they were children. But he's an idiot, and Haruki always manipulates him. Will these two ever sort out their feelings for each other? 2) The Fox's Wedding The Fox's Wedding- Tohru has just quit his job, broken up with his fiancee and moved back home. And it's all because of his supervisor, Hanao! But Hanao is more than he appears to be... 3)Foreign Culture Communication A historical story! Commodore "Just call me Darling," is new to Japan and is given a young, beautiful and incredibly naive translator named Haneda Takayuki. Darling is smitten with his "Honey", but will the culture differences be too much for them? 4)Little Lost Lamb Kamiya Inoru's parents run a Catholic church (?) and he helps out by listening to confessions. When classmate Shiba Youichi comes in and confesses that he's in love with his classmate, Kamiya, the priest substitute can't resist seeing how far Shiba will go for forgiveness... Warning: Dirty things happen in a church, and with religious objects. Also, the author doesn't know much about Catholicism. 5)Educational Affections

Collection of short stories: 1) I Want to Hear Your Voice (Kimi no Koe ga Kikitai) (2 chapters) In Kimi no Koe ga Kikitai, a famous singer is having issues with his voice and he may be unable to sing. He meets a young man at the hospital but the pretty guy is mute... Quite angsty compared to the previous works by Hashida Yukari (Jinsei wa Barairo Da and Waru). 2) Castrato 3) Two Princes (Futari no Ouji) 4) Accomplice

Collection of short stories: 1) Ikujinashi no Shiawase (A Coward's Happiness) - The owner of a rice shop, Kawada feeds a poor student, Mori, after he tried to steal food from his shop, saying 'The duty of a student is to study'; and starts to look after him. But Mori starts harboring deeper feelings towards Kawada, not just gratitude... (by kriptonima) 2) Slave of Love (spin-off of ch. 01) - Mitsuo is the manager of a host club owned by his cousin, the violent and ruthless Eito. Eito raised Mitsuo from a very young age, but they've grown apart, despite still living together. When Mitsuo decides to help a younger coworker quit the business, he runs the risk of making Eito very angry... 3) Revenge of Love (sequel to ch. 02) - The drama continues with a twist. 4) Homemade Vampire - Letting his oversized half-Japanese nephew live with him is one thing, but a man will soon discover that the nephew is keeping a dark secret... 5) Kodomo no Himitsu (A Child's Secret) - Mori and Kaname are cousins with secrets. Mori is harbouring a crush on his older cousin and is plagued by erotic dreams at night. Kaname, on the other hand, likes to tease Mori by giving him alcohol and 'playing' with him after he passes out. Extra - A Coward's Blunder - Rice shop love continues.

While trying his hardest to avoid the foreign exchange student Alec, Syuuichi has been having troubles calming his fluttering heart down near the handsome blond who is constantly trying to do 'things' to him. But what happens when Alec declares that he's in love with Syuuichi? And also the fact that he's the crown prince to a country called Norguelna? 1) Hitomi wa Umi no Iro (First Part) 2) Hitomi wa Umi no Iro (Second Part) 3) Umi no Hitomi ni Aboretai 4) Ai LOVE Soup ~ 5) First Love 6) Taste of Love 7) Love Cook (sequel to Taste of Love)

The four Toura brothers have already succeeded in driving out all of the housekeepers that their father sent to look after them. But what will they make of Shinnosuke, their new live-in housekeeper... and a male one, at that?