SLICE OF LIFE

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?

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'…

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!

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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...

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)

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 ♪

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...

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.

Cha Minju is a simple woman who’s touched even by the smallest acts of kindness. She once fell for a terrible man named Park Kihyun, who only came to her when he needed something. Her sincere love made her look foolish, and Kihyun abandoned her in the cruelest way. He reappears when she’s at her lowest — only to propose an absurd contract. “Have a child with me.” “That’s something you should do with someone you love…” “What I need is a child from you.” People don’t change easily. So this was just another dangerous game bound to end in flames. Minju decided to go along with Kihyun’s plan. If he wanted to use her body… then she would use him too.

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.

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

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)

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.

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)

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

Richard asks the street painter Pascal for a portrait on the spot. As soon as he sat down on a chair and took off his hat, Pascal ran away. The word he uttered while being caught was 'Richard'. Richard invites Pascal to his house, and the story of Pascal moving back and forth between the past and the present in a mansion full of beautiful art begins...

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?

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.

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...

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]

Takumi is an otaku, or pop-culture nerd, who specializes in pop-idol bands. He’s well-known online for his devotion and passion. That same passion also gets him in a bit of trouble, now and then, as it makes him an easy target for macho bullies who feel pop-idols may not be for men. Misaki is one of those guys who looks down on otaku. But he has a bit of a secret—he also likes idols. When Takumi uncovers Misaki’s secret, will Misaki embrace the otaku world, and does Takumi have what it takes to be Misaki’s idol?

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.

[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...

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...

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...

Time and time again, those flowers will always blossom, as long as they are there.

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

Yohan is no stranger to unrequited love. As a child, he watched his older brother suffer that pain, and he knows the person with feelings always loses. So when he spots his senior, Mugyeong, mooning after another boy, Yohan decides to step in. Confess or give up is his motto, that is, until Yohan’s the one with the crush on Mugyeong.

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!

[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

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Tendou Maya and Saijou Claudine have known each other since their high school days at Seisho Music Academy. After graduation, they wind up living next to each other as neighbors. A wholesome one-shot story about the affection two girls have had for each other for a long time. [ Yuri MayaKuro (Maya x Claudine) One-Shot Doujinshi ] Source Anime: Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight Pairing: Tendou Maya and Saijou Claudine

A Monster Hunter doujinshi about Rex, a Tigrex, putting on some weight and her dieting plans to combat this.

1-3) Kiss no Mukou Kirio, Shirou and Eita were childhood friends. Kirio had always liked Eita and fell into a state of depression when Eita got himself a girlfriend. Kirio thought that he and Shirou are in the same "heart-broken" state as he always assumed that Shirou are also in love with Eita. However, one day Shirou blurted out that it wasn't Eita that he likes, but Kirio himself. Since then, Kirio became more self-conscious whenever he's with Shirou...4) Eggshell There are 7 months and 15 days until Toya Haruki graduates from high school. Until then his teacher Shiihashi intends to make him wait before he agrees to having a relationship with him. In the end who will win out Toya or Shiihashi?5-6) The Sky We'll See Tomorrow & StripeHitomi is being transfered to Osaka so he decides to break up with his lover Saki before leaving. It seems that Saki isn't going to just let things end.

Nagare-san is going to meet a cute girl from an online game, but are things going to go as he planned?Artist:Twitter:@YoNatsuishiPixiv:@26407536Tumblr:summergoat.tumblr.com

Miki Tamura can read people like a book. To maintain his happy home-life and to please people, it's a skill he's learned to acquire. But what happens when he meets someone that he can't read so easily?

A story of a black cat who wants to taxidermy the head of a young girl.

Yui, Mio, Ritsu, and Tsumugi embark on their college adventures! It will take some time for the girls to get used to life away from their families and adjust to the pace of college life, but there's one aspect of their new situation that there's no uncertainty about-joining the pop music club! But they aren't the only high school band making their debut on the college scene. Is Afterschool Tea Time ready to perform alongside the hard-rocking rhythms of The Girlz?! 

In the gritty backstreets of Paris, Jin ekes out a living as an informant while his buddy, Mari, does business as a hitman. They‘ve been friends since they were brats, but Jin’s demanding behavior has Mari growing increasingly resentful. Even so, Mari can’t seem to cut his ties to Jin. Has their friendship lasted so long it’s become impossible to break? What will happen when Jin’s new live-in boyfriend ignores Mari’s warning about Jin’s carefree lifestyle…? Prequel: Koujitsusei no Tobira

“If you’re going to choose a guy, why can’t it be me?” Minami, a gay fortune teller, has had a crush on his schoolmate, Kitahara, since high school. Kitahara, who has been divorced three times, asked to stay over at his house for a while, and so they started living together. Minami was convinced that Kitahara would never fall in love with him, but the new "crush" Kitahara found was, surprisingly, a man. Taken over by his feelings, Minami ended up kissing Kitahara!? This is a clumsy and endearing unrequited love that sways between friendship and love.

From Fujoshi Bitches: Your heat won’t leave my body. Miyama, who always kept having one-night stands and won’t have a serious relationship with nobody, is having an unrequited love for his colleague, Imoto. Even though he has already made up his mind that he won’t sleep with Imoto because he loves him, for some reason, he ended up sleeping with him. Although he wants to pretend that all of that never happens and return to their normal relationship like before, Miyama can’t forget that night’s heat no matter what…