SLICE OF LIFE

A "what if" alternative version of the original story, on which the cast gets acquainted in a different manner.The basic premise is that Kodaka, a rude looking and easily misunderstood transfer student catches a glimpse from a conversation between Sena (the most popular girl on school) and "her friend" Renka (a character from a visual novel); after a short discussion followed, Sena decides to give it a try and make some friends with Kodaka's help.

Ayato Sanada, a serious first year student attending Okuma East High School, joins the photography club but one of its members, a second year student named Kazuki Shindou, constantly distracts him with her embarrassing ideas and activities. How can he deal with such an uninhibited person?!

Come heal and find love in Jeju! 3rd-generation Korean-American Brenda falls in love with Jeju Island while researching its female divers. She decides to take the plunge and move to the island with her husband. There, she dives deep into Jeju's history and culture while healing, growing, and building friendships along the way.

Chihiro was just dumped by his girlfriend, so his senpai organizes a drinking party to cheer him up.

A boy is initially overjoyed at the news of him having an older sister, due to his father remarrying to a woman who has a daughter. That is, until he finds out that his new sister is actually his school's strict PE teacher, Shina. With his father going off to live with his new wife, the boy will live with alone with his new sister. In their new life together, the boy finds out that Shina at home is completely different from Shina at work: clumsy, scared of insects, and kind.

Story centers on twin sisters Miyako and Tomiko Shigeta, who work as real estate agents in the Kichijouji neighborhood in Tokyo, an area that is consistently ranked #1 as the place where those already living in Tokyo want to live. The sisters assist women searching for an apartment, but direct them to neighborhoods in Tokyo aside from Kichijouji. The story follows the worries of new clients as they move, and showcases the charm of Tokyo neighborhoods.

Excited to have plans on Christmas Eve, Natsuki feels like he's finally catching up to his friends who are in relationships. But when the night doesn't go as expected, the stage is set for falling in love.

High-schooler Tsukumo Fukakusa is obsessed with an anime about human characters based on flowers. He secretly enjoys looking at the flower arrangements displayed in front of the back entrance of his school. Then, one day, his knowledge of flowers is noticed by the ikebana club, who suddenly recruit him! This otaku, guided by his favorite idol character, enters the world of flower arranging! Thus begins this ikebana youth drama!

Oshio's job requires him to wine & dine potential clients—but Satou from the rival company is always a step ahead!

Tsukasa, Nadeshiko, and Mikage have been inseparable since they began junior high, but Tsukasa has a secret she's been keeping from her best friends–she actually has a big crush on Nadeshiko! Not wanting to risk their friendship, she planned to keep it a secret forever, but when Tsukasa learns that Nadeshiko has a crush on Mikage, her desire to support her friends now conflicts with her own feelings. First love blossoms in unexpected ways for these three young women and their circle of friends.

Kota, a self-centred web designer, is reluctantly introduced to Chitose, a serious, glasses-wearing, quiet-looking man at an informal dinner he attends with his clients. When he prepositioned Chitose, who seemed to be his exact type, he agreed and they quickly found themselves at a love hotel. At first, Kota is happy to see that Chitose is a service-oriented sub who even offers him a blowjob, but... "Why am I being made to cum from getting fucked in MY ass?" Kota's pride as a "total top" is shattered, and he vows to get revenge, but each time, Chitose makes him cum from getting fucked in the ass!

From Attractive Fascinante: Kijimuna, an Okinawan fairy who lives in a banyan tree. About the same height as a young kid, with reddish skin and hair. They will come down from the tree and do naughty things to humans at night. You’ll get happiness if you nurture it and the fairy will never betray you. Tomohisa bought a potted plant that comes with such a resident, Kite. When feelings gradually develop between them, Tomohisa’s senpai and ex-lover, Kazunori, wants to reconcile with Tomohisa. Will Kite try to stop it from happening or will he let Tomohisa choose his own happiness?

Crazy siblings? Or unique siblings? A little sister with a brother complex isn’t so easy to handle!

Nishijima Shuu-kun, who is from the same class, never smiles! A study session with Nishijima-kun led Oshitani to learn the reason behind this as she uncovers a different side of her classmate...

Yuya Aida (25) and Rio Aihara (28) are in their second month of living together. More than lovers but less than married, they're still more or less content.

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A young man comes to Tokyo to become a poet (he actually composes a lot through the book!). But one can not support himself with poetry, so the hero works for a half-legal firm running all possible errands. In the process he meets a lot of people, both men and women, who are strangely interested not in his rhymes, but in his ...body! Absolutely lovely tragicomedy. ~by DaRyu Aida Rendou, ex-student and would-be poet, struggles to earn a living in the big city. As a talent scout for the adult video firm, M+ Productions, he hunts for potential actresses but it's not enough to pay the rent. So boss Nanazuka offers him extra cash to use his body to seduce men and women alike. Michiru, a spoilt young woman with Yakuza connections, comes up with what appears to be a perfect solution: she'll be Rendou's patron in return for him working as her full-time host. Will Rendou finally be able to write his poetry? Or will he end up corrupted by the amoral dog-eat-dog world around him? ~by Lyrebird (Half-Baked)

From Nakama: A master chef and the owner of the bar where he is about to begin working at, is actually high-school classmates. In the past, they had shared a kiss, the scent of flowers still clings onto the owner's body... The master chef who thinks about the past, is carrying complex feeling everyday? Also, the owner is someone with his pheromones on high, and super popular with other men that one night, he was attacked by an unknown stalker! Decadent wine and love stories between adults...

Daichi wants to go to a mixer. Kuroo has Feelings™️ about it. Kurodai (Kuroo Tetsurou x Sawamura Daichi)

1,2) The Perfect Wife Teshima could never resist his adorable kouhai Yuuichi; he always ended up buying him things and lending him money. Yuuichi moved away a year ago, but now he's back and Teshima's just happy to spend time with him again. But are they picking up right where they left off? Can Yuuichi really be that dense? 3)Sweet Pain Islander Mihama spends most of his time alone, so when klutzy vacationer Kunitsu stumbles into his life, Mihama doesn't expect much from him. Kunitsu's kind nature draws him in, but vacation's always have to end... 4,5)Love and Smile Intense Kuramochi and push-over Kao are unlikely friends and roommates. When Kuramochi feels Kao drifting away, he pulls him tighter. Kao doesn't ever protest, but he's spending more and more time away from home... 6)Please Give Me Your Hand When Sonoda gets a girlfriend, lonely Mizuno still travels to the places they used to hang out at. Including the restaurant where he's noticed by waiter Nomiya.

What’s NEKOPARA? Why, it’s a cat paradise! Kashou Minaduki, the son of a long line of Japanese confection makers moved out to open his own shop “La Soleil” as a patisserie. But upon moving out, hidden amongst his things were two of the catgirls, Chocola and Vanilla, that the family had been raising. When he tried to send them back, they begged and pleaded until he gave in and now, they’ve opened La Soleil together. With two catgirls who really, REALLY love their master trying their very best and occasionally failing—a heartfelt comedy opens for business!

In a castle atop a hill, in the south of France, lives a little witch named Lulu. Hidden away from the rest of the world and forced to wear a collier around her neck to control her powers, all Lulu wants to do is escape into the real world--and will stoop to anything in her mischievous attempts to leave! But her life slowly begins to change when her new teacher, a man named Camillo, arrives...

Dating is exciting every day. Takase, a second-year high school student, is dating a popular person in the same class, Togawa. However, the relationship between the two remains a secret to everyone. They’re cool in front of their friends, but Takase is always thrilled by Togawa, who becomes lover-like when he's alone. However, one day, Kurono, a senior in the third grade, finds out that they are dating! Moreover, Kurono is interested in Takase. A wholesome story of a doting boyfriend and a slightly ditzy girlfriend ♪

Satou Yutaka is the representative for her class at school. She's reliable, cool, and pretty, but tomboyish to a fault. One day, Mutou Chihiro, a straightforward yet motherly boy who admires her, asks her to teach him how to be cool like her. Overwhelmed and embarrassed by his persistence, she says 'yes'…

Reigning king of horror manga Junji Ito presents a series of hissterical tales chronicling his real-life trials and tribulations of becoming a cat owner. Junji Ito, as J-kun, has recently built a new house and has invited his financée, A-ko, to live with him. Little did he know…his blushing bride-to-be has some unexpected company in tow–Yon, a ghastly-looking family cat, and Mu, an adorable Norwegian forest cat. Despite being a dog person, J-kun finds himself purrsuaded by their odd cuteness and thus begins his comedic struggle to gain the affection of his new feline friends.

From BLU: From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japan, to Yoshinaga-sensei's depiction of the class conflicts that fueled the French Revolution... In these unforgettable tales, there's a little something for every BLU fan! And perhaps best of all, the characters Claude and Antoine (a young aristocrat and his butler) are introduced in this volume. Catch up to their later adventures in Fumi Yoshinaga's 'Lovers in the Night'! *Contains a oneshot called True Tenderness. 'Ai towa Yoru ni Kizuku Mono' (Sequel)

Chapters 1-3: Kyoushi and Kou have been lovers for 3 years, and their relationship has been discovered and accepted by Kyoushi's older sister. Now can their love withstand an overbearing, intrusive fan girl? How about an adorable 5-year old cousin who wants to marry Kyoushi? Chapter 4: Bittersweet one-shot about the possibility of living life again and finding a new love after being raped. Chapters 5-6: Sou and Keigo have been friends for years, but Keigo never realized Sou's secret - his parents are both men. Now that Keigo is beginning to be more concerned about Sou, is it time to meet the parents? Even if both parents are men, will they approve of their son's preferences? Sequel: Yakkai na Bokura

Shaking and pounding? Is this a sign of falling in love, or just hungry? Whatever it is, Clara will make sure Bakti won't be hungry anymore! Senior, here is your lunch! Shaking and pounding? Is this a sign of falling in love, or just hungry? Whatever it is, Clara will make sure Bakti won't be hungry anymore! Senior, here is your lunch!

Follows the daily experiences of high school boys.

From Fantasyshrine: Kouzuki, who works for an underwear company, spent a drunken night with his co-worker, Maniwa. Since he doesn't want to destroy his friendship with Maniwa, he tries to keep what happened that night a secret. Unfortunately, Maniwa seems to already know... Moichido Koishite (Spin-Off)

The dapper staff of The Watering Hole are always eager to serve their clientele with grace and charm. But little do the patrons know that these handsome gents are actually penguins in disguise! The sharplydressed flightless birds love all that the human world offers, but as the saying goes: “You can take thepenguin out of the Antarctic, but you can’t take the Antarctic out of the penguin!”* *Not all penguins come from the Antarctic.**** Yes, this actually matters in the world of Penguin Gentlemen.

Among friends, there aren’t many who move on to become lovers. A first experience of love = First Kiss x Fireworks Festival.For as long as we have known each other, you have always been my close friend who’s always by my side no matter which shenanigans I got myself into. But this summer, I would want to change our status and become your lover… What should I do to move us forward and deepen our bonds? This summer during the second year of high school is overflowing with youthfulness. Everyone is spending their days in high spirits and it would be perfect if this romantic love could be fulfilled. Toraji, he’s just like himself usually, constantly surrounded by his friends. He’s easily approachable, easy to get along with, and quite good looking. Even so, he’s often teased by his friends for remaining single and choosing to be nonchalant about it. To move forward from being his friend to becoming his lover, why is this path unusually distant?

Sayo Hoshikawa, a high schooler who's insecure about his height, witnesses his unrequited crush getting rejected by a tall and handsome boy named Mashiba. Sayo challenges Mashiba to contest after contest, but he can't win a single time. Nothing gets under his skin more than when Mashiba calls him cute! But then, he starts having strange dreams about a certain someone embracing him—and soon enough, the dreams devolve into something even deeper...!

When his love found a new man, Luca found himself in need of a new place to live. He spotted a room for rent flyer that lead to a bold offer from the landlord. The landlord, and now roommate, Javi guides Luca while composing a story for a novel. After observing the neighbors living in their apartment on the end of Calle Feliz, Luca writes a brand new story, committed to finding a happy end for each person there. This is the story of how Luca, Javi and all their neighbors eventually find their own happy ending.

Tae-jun who has become a police officer with his dream of becoming a police officer has high hopes that he will become an idol for the citizens, but he is transferred to a peaceful rural area. Then one day, while on patrol, he meets Jiwoo in the fields, thinks he is a thief, and arrests him…

[From Hochuuami]: 1,2) Compassionate Coffee Shop- Working at a coffee shop gets boring for Kuhara until former coworker Fujinami comes by every night. Fujinami once kissed him after drinking, but Kuhara slapped him. Why does Fujinami always come by? And how does Kuhara feel about him? 3) Realize It! (prequel to Omoi Shire): Ogawa starts attending a boarding school, only to get the weird Hongou as his roommate. Hongou is always touching him, but does he mean anything by it? 4) By the Way I'm...- Reserved Machida has been sleeping with over-confident Sakito for six months now, ever since Sakito told Machida he loved him. But Machida hasn't let himself get attached because Sakito's the kind of guy who can say that to anybody, right? 5,6) Sue (a guy), moves to Tokyo to go to college and lives with his mom's boyfriends son, Kanai. Kanai is very cold, and doesn't seem to care if Sue's around or not. Four years later they're still living together, and Kanai starts dropping hints that Sue should move out. But Sue's fallen for Kanai...

Chungho never breaks the dress code and Park Jun always does- along with his earrings and (naturally) curly hair. But it so happens that Chungho’s the one who always gets into trouble while Jun is treated like the perfect son of Buk Cheon High. They have nothing in common, but are still best friends. However, Chungho has a secret he can’t tell anyone, especially to Jun... and that secret is...

Low instincts, guilt, sin and fascination for the forbidden meet inside this forest full of harsh and fascinating tales. Because, after all, all human beings have secrets. Some hide feelings condemned by society and other hide the darkest and most shocking secrets...

From Yen Press:A love letter to those who dream of being fashionable but consider their weight as an obstacle, this uplifting comic essay by a plus-sized author chronicles her own journey with body positivity and learning to love herself as she is.

A meal with someone is… I don't know why it tastes so good-- A good-natured bento shop owner & a weepy novelist. It's the kind of love that fills your body and soul. My parents used to run a small bento shore in the shopping district. He convinced his parents to close the store, and then Ryo suddenly decides to take over the store a while after he convinced his parents to close it down. But it's not as easy as he thought. Management was not going well and sales were stagnant. Then, one day, a hungry young man, a stranger suddenly collapsed in front of the store! Anyway, I ended up carrying him home and had some leftover rice from the restaurant. I asked him if he’d like to eat as well. The young man, Kotaro... made his debut as a novelist, but the pressure was too much. He said he couldn't write the manuscript and ran away from it. He was raised in an orphanage. I grew up in an orphanage as well. He happily said that the food that Ryo made tasted like family. He couldn't leave Koutarou alone to eat. I decided to let him stay in my house for the time being. I've been working on my novel while helping out at the store. On condition made was that he’d show it to me his novel once he finishes it. The two of them start living together...? [Description Translations by BBLOVER]

A story about growing up together, from kindergarten to university. Also known by the name “Samoyed and Husky”.

A heartwarming short story about an unemployed man and his encounter with a lonely boy.

A new school year is often synonymous with new class and getting to know your peers. It is an opportunity to meet new people & making new friends. And sometimes it doesn't take much to bring two people together, who at first seems to have nothing in common, just like Tomoyuki and Aoi. Nothing seems to predestinate them to be more than just classmates, and yet the simple fact of sharing the same surname seems to make Aoi consider Tomoyuki his future best friend. Even though Tomoyuki is reluctant at first, he is gradually tamed by this exuberant boy. Until the day he realizes a new overwhelming feeling, but it's already too late to go back...

If you think this has a happy ending, you read the title.

[From Attractive Fascinante]: Naruse Sachi left his student ID at Happy Villa. His kouhai, Kunisaki picked it up and wants to return it. But does Kunisaki expect any favor in return? Sachi-chan kawai-ness is making Kunisaki all nervous and excited. Will Sachi accept being pursued by this first love of his life, his kouhai, and a guy on top of that? Sequel: Naturalist no Kare

To their classmates, Wada is a quiet rich girl while Yamamoto is an intimidating lone wolf…but what they don’t know is that Wada is a mobile game addict in a passionate love-hate relationship (with a 2D character) and Yamamoto has a penchant for urban legends with eyes only for her favorite YouTuber. And their biggest not-so-secret secret—these unlikely friends meet at the food court every day after school to rant, rave, and learn what makes each other tick!

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A collection of short stories. The title story:Shinobu grew up in a town so small that he didn't even have any classmates in elementary school. Without any friends his age, he spent his time learning about flowers with a local horticulture expert. Now that he's moved away to a city, he still sticks to himself, since he never really learned how to make friends. That is, with the exception of Yukihito, who came up to him one day and became his friend. The trouble is, now Yukihito means the world to Shinobu, and he doesn't know what to do about it.