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A collection of short stories.

Hatanaka Keiko's an odd girl with odd aspirations (I mean, REALLY weird), but she tries her best to fit in with the other girls in her class... She still sucks at it, though.One day, she meets Asami, a girl who's even more of an outcast than she is--but unlike Keiko, Asami's own "outsider" status doesn't seem to bother her in the slightest.As they grow closer, what's going to happen to Keiko's standing among the other girls? And what about Asami's own issues?

Summary refers to the Libre Shuppan re-print, 2008:1-6) Te wo Tsunaide, Sora woHaruya, a magazine article writer, is constantly frustrating his editors with his lack of inspiration. His calm, quiet life is spent in a house away from the city. However, upon meeting a shy boy undressing on the beach, their lives become linked. An unusual relationship follows that will ultimately be beneficial for the both of them.7-9) Kiss me, Daddy / Make Me Happy / Walkin' on the MoonShiba owns a small software firm. Naomi, who works there part-time as he studies at the university, is comfortable with his homosexuality. So, despite Shiba's being 36 years old, Naomi can't help but be attracted to his boss! But, does Shiba feel the same way?(Also included in Make Me Happy)10) FadeMorikawa has arrived in his professional career, however his vindictive ex decides to spoil it by revealing that Morikawa is gay. Luckly, Higa, a coworker, is there to help Morikawa. But does Higa have more motives beyond a business relationship? 11) ClosedTakashi wants Yuu, his classmate from University, to love him. Unfortunately, the only way Takashi can think to win Yuu's heart is through drugging and raping him. Will Stockholm syndrom work in his favor or will Yuu leave Takashi for good? 12) Echo NightAkito has an interesting night with his client Shirou. After multiple rounds of steamy sex Shirou promises to take Akito with him as part of their role play. However, was he only joking?13) SecretKei and Subaru visit Maki and Haruya again. Maki is concerned about Haruya and Kei's former relationship and Subaru tries to help him feel better.Spin-off:> Amayakana Toge( https://manhuascan.com/comic/_/comics/amayakana-toge-r11258 )>Aisanai Otoko( https://manhuascan.com/comic/_/comics/aisanai-otoko-r11294 )

After breaking up, Kido Yuusuke decides not to get serious about relationships anymore and goes out with accountant Kamiyama Kouki just to have some fun with no strings attached. Kouki respects Yuusuke's wishes and maintains his distance; it's exactly the type of relation Yuusuke was hoping for, but after being touched by Kouki's kindness, Yuusuke starts to want more than just a good time with Kouki...

Arashi has discovered a way to create and sell human-like dolls using sweet substances, dolls that are able to serve their master in different ways according to the "Dessert" they have been fed. Rokuka, one of Arashi's dolls, was fed a "love Dessert" and has therefore learned to love her master and wants to make her master happy. But what happens when she goes against Arashi's decision to sell her because of a love strung too deep...?!

Altojin, a strong-willed warrior with a mysterious tattoo, was raised on the grassland plains of the country of Chigul in the time of Ghengis Khan. One day, while out hunting with the Imperial Prince Olsbolt, she saves his life from a would-be assassin. Olsbolt, suspecting that the assassin was sent by Biruge Han, his father and the reigning sovereign of Chigul, kills his father and thereby takes back his former lover who had become his father's wife. That night, Olsbolt goes to Altojin's home to hide, but while they were away for a moment, her entire family is slaughtered! What will become of the young warrior Altojin and the bold prince Olsbolt? And what mystery lies in Altojin's tattoo? Is it somehow connected to her family's assassination?

Despite repeated rejections, Shinatsu fell in love at first sight with the most popular boy in school, Yoshiyuki-sempai (a member of the tennis club). After unhesitatingly joining the team, she gets rejected by her sempai. On top of that, she is bullied by his girlfriend. However, as her childhood friend Iku, says, "Things that are too easy to obtain aren't amusing at all." Right?

From Serenus Dreamers:Aoi - a girl who lives in a household of seven. Her current status? Poor. Masafumi, dubbed the Prince of School, lives in a mansion with a household of mostly servants and his grandparents. His current status? Rich. When Masafumi decides to throw away 40 cents which Aoi could have used, she's enraged at his action of discarding the valuable amount, and vows to never forgive him! But, what happens when fate brings Aoi to the Prince's door, in place of her mother, who is injured? Revenge? Schooling in the antics of the poor?Extra:That is Why we Dream - Nakahara has a habit of setting things on fire, she coops herself up in the art room and never smiles..she is also a young and famous artist. While setting fire to another object, she meets a boy, who is a young and famous basketball player...why does he give her so much attention when everyone else shuns her? and why does she seem so sad while painting?

A gag doujinshi focusing on Kaoru and ZLAY. Includes artwork by Inoue Shinkai (mangaka of "Pops" from Yuri Shimai), Hayashiya Shizuru (official mangaka of Strawberry Shake Sweet), members of UGO, and others.After cutting Ryou's hair, Kaoru is invited to a private party with ZLAY. Will she escape with her virtue intact?Related Series :https://manhuascan.com/comic/_/comics/strawberry-shake-sweet-r5714

Slapstick shoujo-ai romantic comedy made special by Hayashiya Shizuru's unique brand of humour; Julia Tachibana, an experienced idol, is infuriated when her boss saddles her with playing 'senpai' to 15-year-old new recruit Ran Asakawa. But the moment she first lays eyes on the tall, cute blonde who is to be her kouhai, all of that changes...

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From Storm in Heaven:A short story about a Canary who was lost and her beloved who wants her back.

A chilling dramatic series about Shinjyurou Mamiya, an embalmer in a nation where men of his profession are viewed as outcasts engaging in an unaccepted and unclean practice. For Shinjyurou, it's just a job. But in doing it, he's gained an understanding of death, and more important, what it truly means to live...

Ikehata Shino was raised as a kuniochi, a fearless female ninja who uses sex to get information from men. Since he's a guy Ikehata never thought he'd use his skills, until he met the cool, handsome Andou. But no matter how hard he tries, Ikehata can't seem to get his man...

Irresponsible Kiyoshi Iijima, a genius who is working at chinese restaurant, becomes good friend with model student, Shinji Tsuruta.

Tsukiko has joined the academy's archery club. As she practices for the summer competition, she also solves the problems between her teammates (Homare Kanakubo, Ryunosuke Miyaji, and Azusa Kinose) simultaneously> Part of the Starry☆Sky series( https://manhuascan.com/search?name=Starry%E2%98%86Sky&name_cond=c&artist_name=Honeybee&artist_name_cond=c&genres=;e9&genre_cond=and )

Story of Hatta Shuuji's encounter with problem-child and popular model Haru. Incidentally Shuuji is the childhood friend and ex-housekeeper of Maruyama Mie from .Adapted From:>Ai wo Chodai!( https://manhuascan.com/comic/_/comics/ai-wo-chodai-r3120 )

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A One-Shot by Yamada Akihiro the illustrator behind Twelve Kingdoms and Record of Lodoss War.

A short story about a young maiden who falls in love for the first time.

From Harudaki's translation of the lead-in pages:"A passionate amour. The moment my fingertips touched his skin, I fell in love. An all-new love legend between men by Nitta Youkai!!!"

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Coming from a prestigious middle school known for its sports, Ibuki Shin was one of the best pitchers in her softball club. Whereas, Kinomoto Yutsuki, from a regular school, was thought to possess outstanding talent as a hitter. The two stars are now enrolled in the same high school, but Shin decided to stop playing softball due to her hidden feelings for Yuki, while Yuki, oblivious to Shin's feelings, will not join the softball club without her. Each side recognizes the other's ability for the sport and wishes for their continuation. In hopes of persuading Shin into playing again, Yuki proposed a match between them, with the loser granting the winner's wish afterwards.

Mako has found a new part-time job as a live-in maid. When she arrives at the wealthy house, she is confronted by the son of the family, Tamaki. A playboy by nature, Tamaki persistently teases Mako … to her breaking point. But is the teasing something more?