SLICE OF LIFE

Winter is coming for roommates-turned-lovers Mao and Hisashi, bringing with it a whole slew of unexpected challenges and a noted cooling in their relationship that makes Mao wonder if the foundation they've built really is as strong as it once seemed. To make matters worse, this period of transition before their final year of high school has also shaken up the one constant Mao had always relied on: film. Weighed down by such uncertainty, will the two manage to find something solid to see them through a season of darkness, or will the curtain fall on their romance for good?

A pastry chef from France is confident about his pastries until he hears word of a popular Japanese confectionary nearby. He starts a food war, saying that the owner of the Japanese store doesn't understand the greatness of Western sweets, but he gets in a little over his head...

DMG: Love is found in the strangest places and with the most unexpected partners. The men (and cats!) of SENTIMENTAL GARDEN LOVER burst into heart-throbbing bloom! A scruffy stray cat wishes for big hands to hold an abused man, and a cute kitten begs for speech to comfort a broken-hearted stranger. Wander further into the garden, and you'll find close siblings upset by a love rival; a jaded delinquent flustered by a trusting bookworm; an evasive, glasses-hating man; and a president eager to find a weakness in his perfect secretary. For both cat and human, the quest for love is here!

Kan-chan and Osamu go on a vacation... to HELL!

This collection of 7 short stories by the master of romance explores love that is not easily seen. 1) Kimi no Ai wa Mienikui (Your love cannot be easily visible) Inori always goes to his friend Senou with his love troubles, because Senou always listens patiently. But lately Inori has been thinking about Senou in a different way... ~ Inori and Senou's story continues in Impossible Boyfriend and Extra Time from this collection, and in further two oneshots, Kimi to Iru Asita and Omake Time, from Kimi to Iru Asu ~ 2) Impossible Boyfriend Continuing story of Inori and Senou's relationship, which begins in Kimi no Ai wa Mienikui. 3) Won't Let Go of That Hand Jinryou Aki just started at the clothing store where Goichi works, and Goichi can't help liking his cute new coworker. But Jinryou has a troubled past. 4) Good Luck Sleeping Eight years after graduation Hoshizono runs into his high school crush, Kure. In school Hoshizono was always considered a brainy kid, while Kure was a jock. Now Hoshizono works at a gay host club, and Kure is a successful businessman. Can these two connect? 5)Love Without Boundaries Shouji and Shimizawa have been living together for one month. But with such a new relationship, problems are still cropping up! 6) In A Box With You In a place, like an all boys school, there is no place to do it. Nishimura tells Sugawara that its common to help each other out... 7) The Temperature Inside my Hand College student Takeru has a crush on fellow student Yukihito. But Yukihito is connected to Takeru's childhood in the snowy northern regions, and a tragic incident which happened there. 8) Extra Time A quick funny look at Inori and Senou's relationship.

Updating

Once upon a time, Marcel’s sister injured herself in the forest while gathering herbs. Marcel was at a loss for what to do until a fearsome horned man appeared, offering help–in exchange for a promise. Now, ten years later, Marcel returns to the woods, steeling himself for death. Instead, he finds something quite different: a gentle soul, friendship…and perhaps something more.

1-3. Joudan Mekashite Icchokusen 4. Joudan Mekashite Icchokusen Bangai-hen: Sake wa Nonde mo Nomareru na 5. Mie Hariatte Surechigai 6. Surechigau no mo Hodohodo ni

The manga adaptation of anime wizard Makoto Shinkai's (Your Name) short film about a woman who lives alone with her cat—now also an anime television series. “It was the start of spring. It was raining. That was the day that she brought me home.” This is the story of Miyu, a woman who lives alone with her cat, Chobi. As Miyu navigates the world of adulthood, she discovers both the freedom and loneliness that come with living independently, and Chobi learns of the outside world through her actions. Time drifts slowly for Miyu and her cat, but the harsh realities of the world soon catch up …

1-4) If You take the Hand, Within this Hand, & Holding Hands To make a choice is to take a risk, so Hinata simply coasts. When the older Kasahara pursues him, Hinata allows himself to fall into an awkward friendship. But Kasahara demands more and Hinata’s hand is forced: will he take a risk and face his fears, or will he stay in his comfortable but empty life? 5-7) Indecisive Spring, The Summer of Doubt, & The Love Story of Sakashita and Chief Kozuki used to risk falling in love, but too much heartache has crushed his belief in “happily ever after,” so he rejects his co-worker Sakashita’s confession. However, Sakashita’s love just won't fade. Will Kozuki take one more risk for love before it’s too late? 8) Your the Only One I Can See Yoshiya has bad eyesight so what will happen when his lover Akari breaks his glasses in a fit of rage? 9) Spending Midnight with You After Soujiro parents had a job transfer he went to live with his older brother Riichi. Soujiro soon discovered that Riichi seemed to have started sleepwalking, but is that the truth? If I take your hand, what will happen?

A Super Cub showed her that she can become anything. The official spin-off serialization of "Super Cub" from the perspective of another main character, Reiko, has finally begun! Reiko, a young girl who yearns to be a hero, encounters an old Super Cub. The story of Reiko and the Cub spins through Tokyo, Yamanashi, Saitama, and Osaka...!

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]

The Onishi family doesn’t have a father anymore. They don’t have much money. They don’t even have a shower. Tenohira Size presents eight stories of a mother and her three children’s day-to-day lives in the aftermath of divorce.

Kyohei Saito, a first-year college student who's gloomy and negative—in other words, "depressing"—falls in love with Ayame Ogawa, a beauty and contestant of their school's beauty pageant. Will the depressing nobody's feelings reach the goddess who basks in the spotlight? The curtain rises on an ensemble cast drama of college students shaken by the glimmer and helplessness of youth!

Three extraordinary women in three age groups and three unforgettable lives intersect in Morim Kang's fascinating 10, 20, and 30. Krumb is a clumsy, scatterbrained widow in her 30's whose teenaged daughter, Rok, is forced to take care of. Meanwhile, Rok's jaded, twenty-something cousin Belle suffers a messy breakup with her boyfriend. Finally, Rok, who dreads the thought of growing up and its attendant responsibilities, hates men and is sure to complicate matters. Get ready for one wild ride with 10, 20, and 30.

This manga is about an isolated restaurant where you tell the chef your worries and he cooks up some seafood for you. The owners of the restaurant are a black cat and a witch.

Woojung was a child star who had to give up his dreams because of some malicious rumors. Carrying that trauma with him, he’s now just a normal high school student. When some bullies confront Woojung on the first day of school, a majestic figure, like a hero from a video game, magically comes to Woojung’s rescue...

After living with an abusive father, and a runaway mother, two brothers decide to live on their own. The story follows their life together and how they fall in love with the people they do.

A collection of eight of Konno Kita's earliest oneshots. Story 1, The Road Home: An old man wistfully remembers the past. Story 2, Garden: A sheltered princess learns what grief is. Story 3, Beyer’s Waltz: A woman “getting on in years” makes a decision about her love life. Story 4, The House that Waits for Spring: A girl faces her future in the shadow of an irresponsible father she dearly loves. Story 5, Rattle: In an impossible land, an old man is reunited with the granddaughter he once knew. Story 6, The Man who Sells Glasses: A magical glasses seller drops by a small town to sell his wares. Story 7, Light Source: A man meets a curious little girl one snowy night. Story 8, Evening Fairy-Tales: A boy who lends out cats makes a mark on the people he comes across.

The Positions Have Changed? is a short BL manhwa that follows Geum Gi-yul, an actor who’s had a longtime crush on his friend Seomoon. During a mature-themed shoot, Gi-yul tries to set the mood using a sex toy, but things take an unexpected turn when Seomoon catches him in the act—and instead of reacting awkwardly, he offers to help. The story quickly shifts into a steamy yet emotionally charged encounter, blending surprise, affection, and long-held feelings in a single, intense chapter.

Chiaki Sakaguchi appears to be a sociable, popular high school senior, but he carries a dark secret with him that he can tell no one about – not even his closest friends. When Chiaki meets fellow student Eiji Yukimura – an under-achieving social misfit – for the first time, he believes he’s found someone who can understand his inner pain. As the two become closer, Chiaki learns that Eiji has a secret also – a secret so dark, it threatens to overshadow his own. United by common dysfunction and angst, Chiaki and Eiji begin to search for pleasure together beyond their pain. Will the pair’s growing bond enable them to break free of their troubled pasts and create a brighter future? Or is the damage that’s been done to both of them beyond any healing that love can provide?

The title says it all

A mysterious mobile bakery, Mimura Bread, is making it's way around town! Bread so fluffy and golden brown that you'll never forget the taste. The owner, Mimura, seems to have a nose for people in trouble and bakes just what they knead to soothe the heart. What recipes and troubles await?

Shiga Azuma, a promising young leader of an underground organization, stops to buy flowers for his father's grave from the flower shop of the blind Anji Haruki. And he keeps coming back, drawn to Haruki's inner light and comforting presence - the complete opposite of his world. But their relationship unearths darkness, obsession and secrets on both sides, and threatens to destroy them both.

Vowing never to separate from his childhood friend Hisame, Itsuki travels on the Tokaido with him in search of new adventures. Exterminating youkai along the way, they depend on each other to finish the job. What adventures lie in wait for our two protagonists?

What happens when people from parallel universes meet? Wimp is a story centered around someone who meets the parallel versions of himself- whether dead or alive. Follow Mek and Meb as they try to fill the shoes of their predecessor, Med, in the world where music is looked down upon. How will the late Med's friends view Mek and Meb? Can they change the world? Do they even want to? The story only gets more interesting from there.

1. Try Our Specialty! (Please the Specialite) 2. Try Our Specialty! (Please the Specialite) - Together, this Time 3. Try Our Specialty! (Please the Specialite) - Together Forever 4. Night and Day Dream 5. The Doctor and I

Fujino is a fourth grader who draws a manga strip for the school newspaper. Her art makes her the star of the class, but one day she's told that Kyomoto, a student who refuses to come to school, would also like to submit a manga for the paper...

From Girls' Generation Scanlations: Natsume is the loner type. He doesn't like to get involved in peoples issues, nor does he put himself in the spotlight. Kudou's the exact opposite. He uses his looks and charms makes him a perfect player. These two don't know each other, despite attending the same college... until Kudou stole two of Natsume's girlfriends. Now his pride has been hurt by the same man, what will Natsume do?

Go Eunwoo, 25, committed to fitness training for an upcoming beach outing with friends, found herself with a new trainer when her regular one couldn't make it. Nam Taehee, 23, stepping in, was instantly smitten with Eunwoo but struggled to express his feelings. After a spontaneous dinner invitation, they shared a memorable, intoxicating night together. Now, both grapple with the aftermath, unsure if their connection will deepen or fizzle out after their steamy encounter.

Trama: Sumire è un'indecisa cronica, Kei è brutalmente diretto. Una dolce storia d'amore tra i banchi di scuola ha inizio. Capitoli tradotti 3/4.5

Compilation of 7 short stories 1)Love affair in the afternoon College student takes over a tutoring job for the friend he has a crush on. 2) I don't mind it if you are a man College students/neighbors are (only?) sex friends. 3)Love's worries Ex-lovers from their student days are reunited. 4)Kana and patience Divorced man cheats on his new lover. 5)Why there is no ice beer Younger co-worker always hangs out at his sempai's house. 6)Bring me to the edge of the world An odd 17-year-old electrician puts in an air conditioner for sexy businessman. 7)Spinning world Sequel to bring me to the edge of the world.

The prequel to Honeymoon Salad. This manga tells the story of Minori and Youko's high school relationship. The final chapter is a story about Ichika in her high school days.

Tina and her brother Nicholas run a soup shop in the Finnish countryside. One day, something flies in their house. It's just a hairball… or is it?

A slice of life series taking place in an alternate universe from the main Bobobo series, focusing on Beauty's everyday with... Donpatch!? A parody of moe series.

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: 1-3) Soko ni Suwaruna (Do Not Sit There) Hayama was lovers with his roommate. He went on a trip abroad and when he returned he expected to be greeted by his lover but instead found a strange man named Namikawa. The stranger told him he was to be his new roommate. The truth is, Hayama had been abandoned without knowing about it. Namikawa felt sorry for him, and started to develop a feeling of love and jealousy toward the pure and timid Hayama... This is the story of a true love that helped heal the wound of being abandoned. 4) Maki no Iibun (Maki's Reasoning) A short story from the side of Hayama's ex-lover, Maki. 5) Fureru Chikasa de (So Close That It Touches)

Haruka was always weak as a child, unable to normally attend school. Nevertheless, he dreamed of going to school as a regular person, and his wish finally came true. As a result, he is a rare specimen, innocent in the ways of the world, giving him the nickname of "Prince". Follow him in his new school life as he makes friends and befriends one friend, Ryouhei, a little more specially. This is a cute, innocent story.

1) Your Feelings Takamichi and Atsuki have always been together since childhood. Everything feels like it will never change, including their relationship, but is that really true? With Takamichi going away for his archery training, this will be the first separation of theirs. Even thinking about it is making Atsuki uneasy... 2) Deviation Value Sweet Haruto is always coming in second to Itou. His father's disappointed in him and he just can't seem to do anything about it. Until one day he walks in on Itou masturbating in an empty classroom. What happens now? 3) Tomorrow, That is With You Story of Inori and Senou's relationship, which begins in Kimi no Ai wa Mienikui. Inori takes a trip with Senou to his birthplace in Kyoto. 4) The Wolf's Bed Serihashi joined the arts club to be able to sleep. Mahiro joined the club and found himself to be a constant victim of Serihashi's teasing. Mahiro walks in to the club to see things he wasn't ready to see. Will he stay in the club? Does Serihashi really only want to sleep? 5) We'll Always Be Together Yuuto and Keisuke have been friends since childhood. Wherever they go, they always hold hands. Keisuke starts to question their relationship and relinquishes Yuuto's hand. Will the quiet Yuuto be able to finally express his feelings. 6) Omake Time It's been a year since Senou proposed to Inori, and Inori just found out that drinking turns Senou into another man. Will they still get married? 7) Omake of Omake More short stories on Inori and Senou!

1-3)Salaryman Hoshina has been sharing an apartment and bed with model Atsushi. Atsushi cooks, cleans, and remembers every anniversary, but Hoshina can't figure out why they are in this "type" of relationship. When Hoshina's younger brother moves in for a while, and the boys must endure until he's gone, will Hoshina even care? Will this time of separation be the turning point in their relationship? And which boy will be the one screaming, "Once is not enough"? Note: chapter 2 was first released as a oneshot. 4)Try to Say You Love Me- Student Hasegawa has recently started noticing how cute his friend Hashimoto is, especially around homeroom sensei Sawa. Can Hasegawa cheer Hashimoto on, or will he take his adorable classmate for himself... 5)Infection of Feeling- Medical intern Ishiguro has been sleeping with his attending Sensei Sakuma for the past year. Their intensely physical relationship is all Ishiguro ever considered, but Sakuma thinks feelings should be involved as well. 6-7)Refrain Smile, Sweet Words in the Middle of the Night- Aizawa can't seem to stop watching artist Shima, that he always sees sketching in the subway station. Shima's gentle smile he gives, even to strangers captivates Aizawa, so he finds himself standing up for the boy in an argument.

"Can you give me some tips to sing well?" The head of the chorus club, Satomi, gets entangled with a yakuza called Kyouji and was asked for singing lessons. Kyouji really wants to get better at singing so he kidnaps Satomi every week despite his unwillingness to teach him to sing. But before long, a strange friendship begins to grow between the two of them…?

Shogo became interested in painting at an early age thanks to his father, who owns an art gallery. Born into a family of artists, his older brother is a prodigy, and Shogo is often referred to as the "prodigy's younger brother." As a result, his love for painting begins to fade. Thinking a change of scenery would be for the best, Shogo's brother contacts a friend living on a small island and arranges for Shogo to move. There, he meets Ryosei, a boy with "hands blessed by god." Shocked by the overwhelming talent gap between them, Shogo makes a move, and Ryosei... This is a complicated yet pure romance brought to life by a paintbrush under the stars.

Toshio, who was created by modifying the body of a boy into a cyborg designed for sex - was taken in by Shindou, the person who takes care of him. Toshio spends his peaceful days doing chores, and waiting for the arrival of his beloved Shindou. In the picture diary that Shindou bought for him, Toshio draws his everyday life filled with “fun” and “love”. All of these were given to him by Shindou… Human x Cyborg BL - A happy picture diary volume

Kim Woo-Joo, after completing his military service, he decides to work in a factory to pay for his studies, but in the end he ends up working in a fast food place, where he began to relate to beautiful women, some a bit crazy and others a bit tender.

A story about teenagers at the end of their first decade, meeting various people and figuring out who they themselves are.

Weren’t you curious about the behind-the-scenes story of couple Yoo Jung and Hong Seol? A story you can only read in the Monthly Bespoke newsletter, let’s reveal Hong Seol and Yoo Jung’s sweet newlywed honeymoon story.

Sanpei Momokuri's intention to work in a government office collides with the reality he receives. At work, he's in the Special Maneuvering Division, whose job is... does not do anything!? Inspired by Sanpei's quest to help a young boy find a turtle in a ditch, the mayor of Sakaue transforms the Special Maneuvering Division into... KAMOSHIKA...!? (Translated from Indonesian release synopsis) Official Release: - Indonesian release by Elex Media Komputindo as **Kamoshika** (2006)

Meiko Inoue is a recent college grad working as an office lady in a job she hates. Her boyfriend Naruo is permanently crashing at her apartment because his job as a freelance illustrator doesn’t pay enough for rent. And her parents in the country keep sending her boxes of veggies that just rot in her fridge. Straddling the line between her years as a student and the rest of her life, Meiko struggles with the feeling that she's just not cut out to be a part of the real world.

Ueno is an accountant who strikes fear into the hearts of his co-workers with his strict ways. Kanda, on the other hand, is the star of the sales department, and is next in line for the manager position. Despite seeming like complete opposites on the surface, they're actually pretty close friends! Kanda even crashes at Ueno's place quite often. But Uneo has mixed feelings about Kanda's constant closeness, even after confessing his own homosexuality. Meanwhile, Kanda has been hung up over the time that Ueno told him he was not his type, so nothing would happen. As they navigate their days as friends, they start becoming more aware of each other...