TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

Kinukawa Yuusuke is a second-class pianist who earns a living by playing in small clubs. Things become complicated when Fukami, a yakuza boss with mesmerizing looks, becomes a regular at Yuusuke's piano bar. As Fukami's appreciation for Yuusuke's piano playing grows, so do Yuusuke's feelings for him. Although Yuusuke knows he shouldn't be attracted to such a dangerous man, he finds himself unable to stop thinking about Fukami. And so, one night in a desperate attempt to get Fukami's attention on something other than music, Yuusuke spills a drink on him...Is love understanding someone even when he doesn't understand himself? Sometimes the music of the soul is sweeter than any instrument in Nishida Higashi's story of two very unlikely men.Also features a story called Boku wa Taisetsuna (My Precious One) in volume 2.Sequel: > Seishun no Yamai wa(http://www.batoto.net/comic/-/comics/seishun-no-yamai-wa-r1462)

When Shin hears about a doll known as the "bloody doll" from his friends, he can't help but be curious. Instantly falling in love with the figurine he decides to buy it, but there are rumors about the doll and how it got its name. It can supposedly move and talk and some former owners even claim it drank their blood. Unfazed, Shin buys the doll anyway to find out that the rumors might not be as ridiculous as they sound...

A collection of one-shots. The first story is about Ichi-san and his persistent junior from his part-time job, who offers him the love that he might not yet be ready to accept. What made Ichi-san put on the mask of a bastard and what made him this scared of being cared for by another?

From Blissful Sin: My company senior is gay?! I didn?t even want to know that secret. But why was such a delicate and cute person thrown away by another man?! A sweet, heart-throbbing love with a younger seme? ?When Autumn Comes, You Are?? Ishii-san, the distant beauty I met in a park at lunch break, was concentrating on a book called ?How to Make Cakes?!? A report of love born in a park, in a town of offices? ?Toorinuke Dekimasen? A compilation of commissioned work and Bourbon Nobility?

From Attractive Fascinante: Akitsu was transferred to the East Kantou systems department a month ago. The sales person, Harada, dragged him to see the client together to rectify a problem. He got nervous and fainted. Harada took care of him, but was still a devil at work. Akitsu became fond of Harada gradually. He got upset and fainted again when he found out that Harada went to a goukon. Akitsu confessed to Harada when he woke up to find Harada had come back for him in the office. Would Harada accept him? + two one-shots

A tale of two brothers who travel far and wide end up lodging with a cafe owner. We learn of the strange things that go 'bump' in the night in a cemetary as well as the love that binds individuals together. by KittenCeleste

Collection of one shots. 1. Aisaka tends to get in a lot of fights and Tadaka is the school playboy. On a chance meeting where Aisaka gets beaten to a pulp, Tadaka offers to carry his bruised body home. There, Tadaka makes a deal with Aisaka that if he doesnt fight they'll have a sexual relationship. 2. Masaru and Sugeru are identical twin brothers. Sugeru tends to enjoy using his brothers name to chase skirts and Masaru is the one who always gets the beatings when people come looking for revenge. Its not TOO much of a problem until Masaru meets Masato. A nice guy who really loves Sugeru (who's just using him for money), and it wouldnt be a problem if Masaru wasnt falling for Masato himself. 3.Koike an average student is best friends with Jinnai, a student who excels. When they get into separate high schools Koike still cannot forget what he felt for him, so when Jinnai comes around for a visit, Koike jumps on his chance to tell him how he really feels. 4. Tomonaga is forced to go to an all boys school when his mother is fed up with his delinquent ways. He expects an torn down rough school, and instead gets a school sparkling with gay pretty boys. Not that he's happy about it. At least his roommate Natsume is normal...in a sense. 5. Rather than bumming around all summer his mother orders Yoshimura to get a job. He quickly gets one at a barbeque shop under Sakashita who's grandfather is in the hospital. Yoshimura is surprised by how instantly drawn he is to Sakashita and spends a majority of his time at work trying not to give into his new temptations. 6. A haphazard public morals committee member and a touchy troublemaker. 7. A hot tempered judo club member who loves fights and the (um, playboy?) who provokes him by staring at him lustfully, which he mistakes for a stare of wanting revenge.

From The Moon in a Box: Section Chief Mizuguchi is a fussy man. His coworkers can't manage to hate him, but they can see why no one has wanted to marry him yet. However someone is interested in him, and this someone is writing him vaguely threatening notes of a sexual nature. Is it that mysterious security guard with the sharp eyes?

Oozora Mugi's boyfriend S&M club manager Inutsuka Satomi likes to tie him up! Mugi's loves him, and has gotten used to the bondage, so when his mother starts talking about wedding and grandchildren, he doesn't know if he can leave Satomi and have a regular life. But Satomi has his own ideas on how to keep Mugi contained...

[From Beautiful Soup]: Katsuse Rin, a troublesome student that's always breaking the rules ends up falling in love with a member of the school discipline squad, Kuramare Fukaten. They run into some problems when Katsuse wants to be more open about their relationship, but Kuramare does not want his school life to be affected by his private life. Will Katsuse and Kuramare be able to overcome this and be the happy hugging, kissing, dating couple that Katsuse wants, or will Kuramare be afraid to let himself be caught by the students that look up to him, forcing Katsuse to move on with someone else?

Two couples, two stories...Since they were kids Sou has always been Rikiya's subordinate and now that they are in the student council things haven't changed that much... or have they? When a freshman comes into play jealousy and secret plans are put in action. But is he really interested in who he says? The student council will never be the same...

Salesman Kouno is running out of time! He has three days to sell one million yen worth of safes or he's fired, but Kouno is a horrible salesman, and only goes to houses with inviting architecture. Meeting the weird architect Itou is his only chance to make quota, but Itou has other things on his mind...

From Fantasy Shrine: The beautiful yet aloof Midori and the very outgoing Takahiro are college friends. One day, during a drinking party, Midori discovers the shocking truth that he’s actually gay from the observant Soejima-senpai. However, that doesn’t change Midori’s feeling of wanting to be with Takahiro. Besides the main story, this book also collects the extra chapter, “At Last, It Is Love”.

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: People say first love is the hardest to forget... And it is, at least for Hiroto. As much as he wants to, he just can't get Wataru out of his mind and heart. That guy next door, who is five years older than him, now even has a lover, and clearly is not interested in him. Hiroto has to learn to live with it... and with Wataru as his roommate, forgetting will certainly be the hardest thing to do.

• Tsuioku • Start Line • Aigaki

Takumi and Kishou are childhood friends. Both are in the archery club. But then, Takumi gets injured. Because he can't do archery anymore, he becomes the archery club manager. For years, Kishou has liked Takumi as more than a friend. But he's afraid that Takumi won't accept that, so he tries to break up their friendship...?!

Haruka is in love with his best-friend Ryou who marries his sister. The day of the marriage he drinks too much and ends up staying in one of the room of the hotel where the receivement is done. In the night he is attacked and raped by someone who claims to hate him and that he'll never forgive him. Few days later at work he meets a new colleague and soon recognize in him his attacker. What is he doing here? What does he wants from him? Very good Manga, despite the general seriuos plot, can be even funny sometimes.

Brothers Masaki and Kai are reunited after 7 years apart when their father passes away. With their reunion brings the question 'Who will be the one to succeed the family?'

In high school, Kawaguchi was short and overweight. He got picked on, of course, but not by Kanaya, who was tall, and good-looking... and openly gay. High school didn't end well for them. They meet again at a reunion and things have changed for both of them. Will they have a better relationship this time? 1) Sweet Bitter Candy 2) Quick Slow Rhythm 3) Sweet Sweet Candy 4) Mou Sukoshi Matte 5) Me wo Awazuni 6) Kami-sama no iu Toori 7) Sasoku

A collection of one-shot yaoi stories 1)The World in Your Hand- Natsuo Kanda's not sure who started the rumors about him being gay, but everyone at his office seems to be talking about it. His only consolation is the escort service he hires every month, and the night of pleasure that follows. This month is different, since his escort is newcomer Masachika. Despite being huge, the childish and puppy-like Chika is exactly what Natsuo needs, and even though it's a business relationship he finds himself growing more attached to the younger man... 2)Our New Year's Event- Actor Keita Otoo has managed to get New Year's Eve off, and plans to spend the night making love to his super cool boyfriend Ryouhei Nemuro. Keita's been so busy lately, they've barely had time to see each other. But with a night of wine and romance planned, what could possibly go wrong? 3)Gaka to Gakyou- Writer Aiji Hirakawa has trouble interacting with others, and so only has one friend, Takafumi Shibata, the son of very wealthy parents. While Aiji struggles, Shibata lives a relaxed life, something that annoys Aiji, even as he tries to suppress his feelings. But when he loses his temper and snaps at Shibata, the drunken Shibata pushes him down and...! 4)My Feelings 5)Beautiful Days

Kousuke has a guardian spirit named Sakura who tries to help him with his crush on the reserved Haruno. They may have help from an unexpected ally, Haruno's guardian spirit, Yuri.

Sequel to "Innaikansen" From Fantasyshrine: Due to an accident, which caused his memory loss, Tomoya doesn’t remember his family nor his lover, Iori. However, it never changed Iori’s love for Tomoya! As Tomoya’s primary physician, Iori brought Tomoya to the U.S. for treatment, as well as a new start for their future… Then there is the story of the new couple: Tachibana and Sugino.Tachibana was for a period the lover of Iory...........and that is a course of break of for the sweet innocent couple.

Series of oneshots : 1) The Catharsis of Pure Love 2) Love Switch 3) Pure Love Complex 4) Animal Gang 5) Falling Into the River of Love

Rebirth (ch.1-3): Zenji finds out he has a terminal illness called VEB and has to retire from his SIS job. As he walks home, depressed, he runs into a boy who asks him to protect him in exchange for money. Silence (7-10): Luca Angeli was born without a voice, but as he grew to have a beautiful features, his parents sold him to the mafia, where he has been living as a (sex) toy. One day, his cruel owners were taken down by Shion, a mafia hitman with mysterious powers, and he was freed. However, with nowhere to go, Luca could do nothing bur remain where he was, thinking of his stoic-looking, taciturn savior...