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In the world of Kabuki, where family social standings are highly valued, Kyonosuke is inept even though he is born as the son of a duke of a famous household. Ichiya while being born in a family that has no connection to Kabuki, is trying to move from the absolute lowest rank to the top using just his ability. Through some kind of karma, these two completely opposite boys have fallen in love with the same girl, Ayame.That’s where the story begins.Pin to Kona won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Awards.

"My father's last words were a curse, binding me even after his death."Genkyou is a city-state ruled by status and comprised entirely of nobles. Crime and underhanded deals seem to be an everyday occurrence and one in which many turn a blind eye to. To fulfill his father's dying words, Iori travels to Genkyou determined to do whatever it takes to extract his father's revenge. However, there may be more to Iori than meets the eye.

Touru lost his parents at a very young age and had been living with his grandfather ever since.But while his grandfather is recovering from a surgery, he suddenly opens up to his grandson that he will inherit his entire fortune when he dies.Now his relatives who weren't closed with him, started pushing themselves so they can be his guardian."Organize that family meeting of yours on Saturday the 10th, it might just be your lucky day" said by Tsukitani-sensei his university professor. Touru has no choice but to believe in those words.

While Saya is dating her best friend, whose family had gathered after the death of his parents, her first love comes back after he was exiled three years in the U.S. ...

Ken is a super fan of the the idol group Planet, or to be precise, a hardcore idol otaku. One day, while pre-ordering the latest idol goods, he notices the salesperson to be a really flashy guy. But that guy turns out to be a student at the school where Ken works! "Please keep quiet about my hobbies," begs the desperate Ken, and his devilish student agrees, but on the condition, "From today on, be my dog."

The doctor examining her you-know-what is... a childhood friend of hers!? He spreads her legs wide open, and his fingers make their way deep inside... She can't contain her voice...! She's been bad with men ever since she was teased by a mean boy when she was a child, but now she's finally about to go all the way with her boyfriend... or so she thought! The moment he looked between her legs, he decides to break up! Overcome with worry that there might be something wrong with her lady parts, Rin finds out about cosmetic surgery on female genitalia and off she goes. However, the doctor in charge of her is actually the childhood friend that caused her to be bad with men in the first place! It's embarrassing to have her you-know-what that she's so insecure about touched, but she soon loses control from feeling this kind of pleasure for the first time... A childhood friend's spicy lovestory begins ^^

In "Sweet Lovin' Baby," a girl meets a lesbian couple in a bookstore one day. They become fast friends, and she develops feelings for them. But little does she know that they have their own problems to worry about...The title comes from a Laura Nyro song. You can listen to it on her CD New York Tendaberry. Lyrics to the song are included in the zip file.In "Rain Was Falling," two young women meet on a rainy day.As you might guess from the title, "Doomed Love" is about unrequited love.In "Miyuki," the protagonist watches another girl from afar.

This is Ishiko's first BL manga. Akimoto is the owner of a small variety shop. One day, an unsociable picture book author called Laurence shows up at his doorstep. Laurence came to japan due to work, and Akimoto's friend asks him to look after him. He's the author of Anneli, a book Akimoto holds dear.

Despite his one-sided love, a prince at school encouraged his crush to confess to her crush. But he also could not resist confessing to her. What will happen?(Source: MU)

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On a cold winter day, a man visits Inose Azuma and his sick mother. Matsuoka Sueji used to work for the Inose family and now works as a lender. He then offers much needed assistance to Azuma and his mother. At first, Azuma is suspicious of Matsuoka, but Matsuoka confesses that he is there to return a favor. After seeing that, Azuma slowly becomes attracted to Matsuoka. However, where will Matsuoka draw the line? For two individuals born and raised under different conditions, winter, spring, summer and fall pass between these two.

Collection of oneshots:1. In a small, boring countryside town with nothing to do are Takashi and Yasu. They’ve been friends since childhood, always together. Still the closest of friends, even now in high school. However, Yasu holds feelings for Takashi that go beyond friendship. Without Yasu being able to put his feelings to words, the season changes to exams season, and Takashi confesses that he’ll be taking Tokyo University’s exams…

Hanyuu wants nothing else but become a teacher who guides the students in life, yet fails the admission each time, not only that but is mistaken for a boy in his teens. Unexpectedly though he finally makes it to working in a school... as a student?!

Tarou is a 31-year-old no-good writer who has never cooked his own food and been living an unhealthy life. One day, he meets an energetic greengrocer, Haruki, and they both ended up drinking at his house. Getting drunk, Tarou unconsciously says naughty things which makes Haruki lose his control. Although Tarou is supposed to be straight, he becomes loose after being fucked. After that, they keep a physical relationship but Haruki notices that Tarou has a masochistic side so he starts to attack Tarou sweetly and sadistically...?

Ever since he was a child, Maeda Taiki looked plain and shabby, and has never been popular. For these reasons, he wanted to at least have a good sense of fashion as an adult. So before he knew it, he became a shop attendant at a fashion mall. He has now found someone that he likes…. an employee at the fashion mall’s main department, Yagii Haruhisa. Not only is Yagii kind and handsome, he’s friendly with everyone he meets. He’s someone that Maeda simply can’t help but admire. However, Maeda is aware that he doesn’t stand a chance of loving someone like Yagii… That is, until an awkward question from Maeda causes Yagii to steal his first kiss?!

In my neighbourhood, there's a gelato store called "Supernova". The facade is a little old and they serve gelatos of all colors. I always order vanilla. He always asks for a different flavour.Of this person, who always gives me flavored kisses, I... don't know his name.

Yutaka gets his yearly letter from his beloved older brother, but this summer something is different about it...

The male-only theatre company, 012 Flower Troupe, splits its actors into two groups: the elite “New Moon”, and the mediocre “Zodiac Group”. Although Hinataze Nozomu is a member of the Zodiac Group, he has the ability to compete against others to be the best. One day, he is selected to play the new Princess role alongside Ootori Kazatora, his greatest rival from the other division. During their lessons, this man told him, “Not just in the script, fall for the real me.” What will Nozomu do…?

After her parents divorce, An Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Used to the anonymity of city living, An can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, An discovers how much she needs that kindness.In 2005 Sand Chronicles was awarded the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga.

Collection of oneshots• Sweet 16Kataoka Nanami had made a promise with her childhood friend Eiji that once she celebrates her sweet sixteen, they are to marry. However, nowadays Eiji only seems to be interested in surfing and has forgotten all about the promise. Will Nanami be able to revive her childhood promise?• Kira Kira FrozenNakazato An has always loved ice skating since she was young and dreams about becoming a professional. But when it comes to being accepted into a school in America and leaving her boyfriend Ya-chan behind, how will An be able to handle this situation?• Harumachi PlatformIt's spring, which means a new school, new semester, and new challenges for high school student Riko Kurosawa, who is not looking forward to this troublesome period of time. That is, until one day, a boy hands her a "magical" train ticket, and suddenly, Riko's mornings are a lot brighter. And at the center of it all is the boy who shares her train rides...• Itoshii Anata eChiharu writes letters to her sensei, Akiyama, who never returns her feelings. But after one day when Akiyama tells her he has a beloved, he accepts her letter...?• Totteoki no UtaHYBRID is a newly formed band that hit the charts really high because of their lead singer, Aki. Yuri's been friends with Aki since they were kids, and, obviously, she's grown feelings for him. With Aki's band hitting it high, and getting really popular, is Yuri REALLY happy about all this?

Sagiri is Haru's childhood friend. Sagiri is also a popular model and the distance between the two becomes wider and wider. Will she be able to deliver her complex feelings to him?Also includes extra oneshot "Kamen no Pianist" about a shy boy who's teaching piano lessons the girl he loves.

From Storm in Heaven:Possessing extraordinary detective skills and even helping out at the police department can be normal, and anyone who knows Uryuu Nanao knows that shes different from the rest. It is this distinctiveness that draws both Karasuma Nozomi and Sakuragawa Nozomi to her despite Nanaos attempts to distance herself from them both. However, a series of murders take place and Nanao is forced to enlist their help in order to unravel the truth behind her fathers murder. Just who is the real mastermind behind the ongoing murders and why are they targeting Nanao? And what is the secret left behind by Nanaos father?

After becoming an adult, Kisaragi Touka is attacked by an evil blob of darkness. But it's alright because she is saved by her school nurse who is dressed like a maid, and a samurai girl with fox ears, who kisses her. She is then taken through a gate to another world where she is met by a hamster... who also kisses her.

Sakiyama Youji has been absent for around year due to health problems. Upon returning to high school, changes started to occur to him. For instance, Shironuma Tetsuo, a guy who Youji rarely speaks to starts approaching him constantly, and when asked why, never gave an answer. At the same moment, Okinaga Zenya, appears right in front of his eyes, saying it's all his fault. Making matters worse, Youji starts having strange pains and nightmares. Will he be able to distinguish these feelings?Based on the BL game "sweet pool" by Nitro+CHiRAL, illustrated by Kurumazaki Mayu.