TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

From BAA: Shuka Nakagawa is a man in a woman's manga world. Cute, into feminine things, he and his new editor, Kenji Asama, have to compete with women artists for publication. With Kenji's support, just how far can Shuka go... and how far can he fall?

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: 1-3) Soko ni Suwaruna (Do Not Sit There) Hayama was lovers with his roommate. He went on a trip abroad and when he returned he expected to be greeted by his lover but instead found a strange man named Namikawa. The stranger told him he was to be his new roommate. The truth is, Hayama had been abandoned without knowing about it. Namikawa felt sorry for him, and started to develop a feeling of love and jealousy toward the pure and timid Hayama... This is the story of a true love that helped heal the wound of being abandoned. 4) Maki no Iibun (Maki's Reasoning) A short story from the side of Hayama's ex-lover, Maki. 5) Fureru Chikasa de (So Close That It Touches)

Not every person can be happy about having a boyfriend that works as host. Katsuzou is one of those that have something against. To express it he throws at Tomosa (his love interest) a fire extinguisher. Luckily, it didn't kill Tomosa but it seems like he has lost his memory... What in that case will Katsuzou do?

A model who is afraid of women surrounds himself with an all male staff, but a newcomer may prove to be dangerous to the model's peace of mind.

From Liquid Passion: Aizome Riku enjoys napping on the school's roof, but when he falls from a tree tryng to climb down Kairi is there to catch him. The two become fast friends, but Kairi's three bodyguards who follow him everywhere soon grate on Riku's nerves. Can Kairi convince Riku that his 'like' is more than friends and capture his would-be uke's heart?

Having a body that sends out pheromones, that makes people abnormally fascinated with him, one day he accidentally summoned a man who calls himself 'Jin' and is supposedly a devil. "I will help you make your every dream come true." Listening to to Jin's seductive whispers he can't help but ask him to cure his problematic body. But unexpectedly, this is the start of an obscene contract...? The price to pay for this contract is to have 24 french kisses or have sex with the devil everyday?! This is the love story of a seductive devil and a pretty uke!

The first time Tsujiya met Hayashi, it wasn't a pretty sight, at least for him. He had his clothes blotched with paint and was blown away by his senpai's frankness. Tsujiya asked Hayashi whether he could practice in the studio once in a while. Before they knew it, their relationship started to blossom

Hane Hajime, who spends his life lazing around and being dependent on others, is twenty-two years old. One day, having lost his way, he wakes up in a blood-stained bed, with the lower half of his body in full view and his rear end stinging-not surprisingly because he’s serviced a pair of twins! The curtain rises on completely innocent Hane’s new lifestyle as it starts to head for trouble. While he’s taken aback by unique adults, he finds kindness... or perhaps it’s love.

1) The sound of the sea With the sound of the sea in the background, pressed on by the overwhelming literary style, a pure love that is too bitter-sweet. High school student Shougo lives in a rural port city. The moment he meets the art teacher Asano, who was transferred here from the city... He is ruled by indescribably intense emotions. ...Shougo masturbates while dreaming of violating Asano. 2) Moon on the 16th night 3) Duplicate key 4) Last kiss 5) 3:00 am: Continuation of first story.

Jun hates his boring, lonely high school life. Kouji hates being a penniless thug. Even though they have absolutely nothing in common, Kouji ends up getting roped into taking Jun on a roadtrip, and they realize maybe their lives aren't as bad as they think.

Naoya Koga should live alone because his parents transfers by the order of father's company before entrance examination. He already give up his pass directly on graduation but his parents hire very excellent & pass directly on graduation private teacher, Haruki Machida for their son. Haruki assures Naoya's direct pass of S univ because he has succeeded for 9 previous students and Naoya is the last one for his prize. They work hard but are flung down a challenge by Haruki's rival teacher who will make his student enter W univ. If Naoya fails to enter W univ, the rival can take Haruki! Naoya despairs but soon recovers because Haruki promises something if Naoya can pass W univ. Naoya studies hard but suffers from too strong sexual desire for Haruki. Then another rival appears. He was an ex-student of Haruki and says Naoya is too fool for Haruki. Naoya tries to fire Haruki but can not give up Haruki. Naoya asks Haruki to come back again. Naoya wonders "What is Haruki's *something?" and he can confirm it is "making love with Haruki". Naoya nearly rapes Haruki but can control his urge desperately. After passing W univ, Naoya knows Haruki can go to america by his prize. Naoya wonders he lets Haruki go to abroad or not... (from Slash-kun)

Oneshot from Hizamazu Ai ni Kogareru Young chef is in love with the strict maitre'd.

Yae takes a part-time job at a newly opened cake shop, and has less time to spend with Nao. Visiting Yae at the shop, Nao meets the pretty older lady that manages it. Nao can't help but feel anxious...

Renji and Kenta are musicians, they meet each other thanks to the friendship between their bands. Each musician has different reasons to play, be it love for the music, a strong desire to surpass their fears on stage or even just for someone's approbation. While these bands are struggling to be known in such a competitive world, Kenta is struggling with a different problem in his love life; can he be a replacement for someone else? Description from Baka-Updates

Affair is a collection of short stories from a manga-ka whose men ooze testosterone. Shuiko Kano has never been shy about portraying real adult relationships and while Affair is a bit more subtle than her usual fair, it is by no means an exception. Two high school friends reunite; two yakuza sons find they have more in common than shady business dealings; and the stakes get raised in a mahjong game after work. 1. Affair ~ the reunion of a senpai and his kouhei who still nurses a grudge. 2. My Dear Mad Dog ~ two Yakuza brothers 3. One Lucky Guy ~ two co-workers play a game of honor, luck and Mahjong 4. Love Machine ~ a uni student offers a fellow uni student driving lessons... 5. Erotic Affair - a humorous erotic extra of Affair

Takato has been always bullied by his next door neighbor and physician Yasuyuki-sensei. One day, Yasuyuki's friend Kazusa comes over and Takato believes him to be his savior, but who knew Kazusa was a bully just like Yasuyuki. A one volume, threesome comedy.

1-3) Gaten na Aitsu Main story is about a rich boy who is always harassed by his senpai. The guy who lives with his family witness him almost raped by his senpai... 4) Play Boys blues Prequel (P.B.B) This story takes place after Shinobu quits being a gigolo and before the actual P.B.B series. You do not have to read this before reading the series and vice versa. Shinobu and Jyusuke are still friends even though Shinobu quit being a gigolo. This is their story on how they became so close to each other...in more ways then one. (Summary by Karina) ~~~~~~~~ Note ~ Play Boy Blues, Gaten na aitsu, Kawaige, Stepping Stone, Punch Up! and Otonage. are loosely connected. [CJ]

From 'Mijuku na Kareshi' Summary (by torrentchan): Yet another great oneshot from the infamous Masara Minase! This oneshot is about Satoru, a single bussiness man whom had lived alone since high school. One rainy night, Satoru picked up a high school male stranger and give him shelter. Little does Satoru knows that this high school boy might be his dreamfilled escapade. After all... Note: There is also a follow up oneshot called 'Yasashiku Toraete (Capture Gently) According to MyAnimeList, this is part of a collection of one shots. The order goes like this: 1) Aimai na Kankei 2) Yasashiku Toraete; sequel to (1) 3) Itsuwari no Daishou (False Compensation) 4) Man On! 5) Kodomo Ijou Otona Miman 6) Sweet Restraint; (Amai Kousoku) 7) Miracles Don't Happen (Kiseki wa Okorenai) 8) Mijuku na Kareshi; extra to (7); (Childish Feelings; Immature Feelings)

Written by Aymie: Having fallen in love with a sick mortal, a vampire still strives to find love.

From Fantasy Shrine: Taking care of his homeroom teacher, Wakasa-sensei, the kindhearted Kakeru is the only person who knows the outwardly charismatic teacher is in truth, a bully! Whenever they are alone, Kakeru tries unsuccessfully to evade Wakasa’s advancements. However, Kakeru couldn’t help noticing Wakasa’s tenderness at unexpected moments. And then, at the start of the 3rd year in high school, a new teacher from Wakasa’s past and a new student arrive…

From Attractive Fascinante: A forbidden relationship between a sensei and a student connected by chocolates and jazz, a couple who has yet to see the importance of each other's existence as a blessing, a May-December relationship connected by Millefeuille and strawberries, one who struggled to accept his own sexual preference, another who's trying to find peace with himself while carrying the burden of work, love and family and one who finally decided to go for what he wanted. 6 beautiful stories to bring you through the ups and downs of life and love, complete with humor and sweetness.

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?

She was hired to be the CEO’s secretary, but it’s turned into a sham marriage! Here comes a million-dollar marriage! Dumped by her fiancée, poverty-stricken Claire takes a well-paying job at a massive bridal corporation called Bannister Weddings. However, she discovers an ulterior motive behind her job. Now that she’s rushed into an intimate relationship with her arrogant CEO, what fate awaits Claire? This is the story of a heart-pounding, whirlwind office romance.

Daichi is a college student who has finally fulfilled his dream of moving out and living alone. However, the one who is waiting for him at Sakuranosaki Heights is a delinquent like a landlord?! Though her expression is scary, she is a landlord that is good at looking after others. Because of this, the otaku life Daichi has always dreamed of takes a step in an unexpected direction?!