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After Kazui rejects Rai's love, Rai loses himself in sin and hardcore partying. But when his room mate, Mamiya, finds him and tries to make him snap out of it by dragging him home, Rai does the unthinkable to Mamiya in a fit of rage and despair. Having lived a lifestyle doing whatever he wants with no remorse, Rai is suddenly surprised to feel guilt in the aftermath of his night with Mamiya and does his best to apologize. It is only after Mamiya agrees to live with him again that Rai realizes he has growing feelings for the boy. But, Mamiya can't forget what Rai did to him. There is also the problem of Mamiya's unrequited feelings for his best friend Kei. Can Rai convince Mamiya to forgive him, to let go of the feelings for Kei and become Rai's lover? Sequel: Koi ni Nattara Adapted from Koi no Katachi (according to Baka-Updates)

Continuation of the story of Chihiro and Keigo from Harete Bokutachi wa. From Baka-Updates: After declaration of love from both. Now Chihiro and Keigo have started dating... but really what is the difference between bestfriends and boyfriends. Will the two of them learn in time the difference between friendship and love! Well not to mention jealousy...

1-2) Dripping of Love Maya and Narusawa, college students at the same university, start sleeping together in what was supposed to be a purely physical relationship. Maya, however, starts to fall deeper into the relationship and has started to want more. Will real love mess up the relationship they have now? The bittersweet story of two people troubled by love. 3) The Distance That Your Voice Touches Miyakawa's upstairs neighbor Tsukasa is always dropping things onto his balcony, and of course Miyakawa has to return them, only to be fed dinner and sexually harassed! It's getting to be too much for the poor college student. 4) I Want to Embrace High school student Takase is unwittingly drawn to cheerful energetic Sora. But as his interest and naturally protective feelings toward his friend become something deeper and more dangerous, Takase begins to pull away from Sora. 5) Shake Kikisui is a waiter in a cafe with primarily female clientele, but lately a handsome man in a black suit has been coming around. Miyamamo has no sense of personal space and a crush on Kikisui. Extra) Voice of Answer to You Maya and Narusawa.

[From Peccatore-Sanctuary]: Motoki, who adores the strong Yusa, joined Judo. However, Yusa left for America. Three years later, he returned back to Japan but he became a lousy playboy and also gave up on judo. In order to find out the reason for his change, Motoki challenged Yusa to a match, but while during the match, Yusa suddenly kissed Motoki...

Volume 1: I want to be a successful man like Hongou-san as well! Kazuha, a naïve boy from the countryside dreamed about working under Hongou, who manages a restaurant in Tokyo. After cheerfully arriving in Tokyo, what awaits is a person who is totally different from the Hongou he admires. He never hides his temper and is a super selfish guy! While disregarding Kazuha’s uneasiness, Hongou made Kazuha live with him?!

A series of oneshots. Contents: • AV Boys- College student Kouta needs to make money fast! His family borrowed alot of money and ran off, leaving him with the debt. When his senpai Sonomura gets him a job as a gay AV actor, Kouta decides to only work until his debts are paid. But the money is really good, and working with Sonomura is getting more and more comfortable... • My Love Castle- Masaomi's father has gone on vacation with his lover and left Masaomi to manage his love hotel, something he has no experience at. With handsome manager Tsushima helping out with his "hands on" approach, things will be fine. Right? • I Love You More Than I Can Imagine!!- Keizou's family owns a liquor store and one day during a delivery he picks up a beautiful young student. Keizou's never been interested in guys before, but something about the high school boy sparks his imagination and now he can't get him out of his head! Will Keizou get a chance to make his dreams a reality? • The One Who Loves You Deeply- Sex shop owner Miyatsuki knows there's something familiar about the beautiful young man who comes looking for a job. But the harder he tries to place Jyunta, the more it slips away from him, and each day is one closer to Jyunta taking on customers, an idea which bothers Miyatsuki alot. • Me and My Beloved Sensei - Nagaoka has his dream job, being an assistant to his favorite mangaka, Chigaya Senri. But Chigaya seems to be a bit of a recluse and unusual - incorporating running and weight lifting into the daily lessons. But who is really doing the teaching? And why does a mangaka own a black bondage suit? • The Courage I Get From Loving You?- Isawa thought visiting the hot spring would be boring, but beautiful (underage) part-time worker Shitsuki catches his eye, and Isawa finds himself unable to resist the lure of the innocent student. • Love Trial-Kousuke has spent three years in an unrequited love for his friend Sonokawa Yukihi. Without the courage to confess, Kousuke is afraid that they'll graduate without Yukihi ever knowing his feelings. But a class trip stay with aggressive upperclassmen, revealing clothing, and huddling in small spaces may make it impossible for Kousuke to keep his cool! • Love Trial - After That- A beautiful sunny day brings out the beast in Kousuke.

Kinnen is a son of a famous prostitute, when his mother becomes sick, he sees no other way to survive than to become a sex toy of a rich Chinese noblemen, despite the protests from Bushou, who loves him. Years pass; Bushou has not forgotten about Kinnen…

From Fantasyshrine: Usami is a chef of an Italian restaurant called MIYA. One day, the whimsical owner decided to turn her restaurant into a "bishies restaurant"! Usami refuses to be part of this frivolous idea and will do anything to get out of it. Which led him to strike a deal with the owner. So now he’s stuck training Komiya, the spoiled, playboy son of the owner, to take over the business. But Komiya decided to make a deal of his own—!

From Attractive Fascinante: Toba Yousuke sensei went to Town Alp to start afresh. He got lost and met a queer guy, Suga Kazuhiro, who went to pick him up. The folks in the town were extremely friendly, except for Kazuhiro. Because his room in the clinic collasped, Toba had to stay in Kazuhiro’s huge house for a while. What were the reasons behind Kazuhiro’s personality? What happened to Toba that made him to come to this town? With hidden pasts, both of them slowly found their ways into each other’s heart.

These thoughts are hotter than flame, and deeper than the fallen snow. “I love Ichikawa-chan”. As his body burned at the other’s touch, the confession slipped out. Natsuki’s thoughts were always dwelling on his art teacher, Ichikawa. When he learned of Ichikawa’s sudden retirement, he tried to prevent it, but… From the art room tinted by their memories, their passionate sighs begin to fall.

Collection of 6 oneshots: 1) Leave Me Alone With First Love! Love triangle between a teacher, his student/cousin, and the cousin's best friend. 2) Reward of a Smile Two highschool students set up an arrangement for paid rendevous, but the motivation for one isn't just sexual. (Also published in Gorgeous Heart) 3) D ~Drugs~ 4) Zettai Genshu! (Also published in Syatei Hani) 5) Love Rhapsody A photographer works on "intensity" with his new model. (Also published in Gorgeous Heart) 6) Knight Gold Sumiyoshi's got a problem keeping it up... so his partner tries to spice things up with a threesome. (Also published in Gorgeous Heart)

Despite being in 3 clubs and 2 commitees, upperclassman Sasaki won't say, "No," no matter how often he's asked to help out. As popular and integrated as Sasaki is, antisocial Ikuzo is out on the fringes, never joining in, yet for some reason this odd loner follows Sasaki around like a lost duckling. So why is it when Ikuzo pushes closer to an uncomfortable Sasaki, Sasaki just can't seem to leave him alone?

Tomoki has transferred to the local university so he can finally live with his older brother again but Kazuki-nii is always so busy with work that they hardly get to see each other. Actually, Tomoki sees more of his brother's roommates than Kazuki, handsome kind Nonomura and bad boy Ugajin, both of whom want to get to know Tomoki better. So when Kazuki gets sent abroad for work it seems the foxes will be guarding this cute little chicken coop...

1--3) Downtown Shuffle - Everyone wants Sakura: an aloof, elegant and unattainable beautiful "princess". Syou is no exception. He desperately wants him. So bad that he visits all Sakura's favorite night clubs nearly every night. Somehow, somehow, Syou unexpectedly wins Sakura's attention. His friend and bartender Miyako is pleased for him. However it doesn't go as smoothly as Syou's hoped. Sakura may be truly unattainable. Syou falls in love, but not in a way he expects it to be. 4) Let's Go to the Hospital Tsukada Riku's mother forces him to track down their missing cat. He gets into an accident that lands him a hospital, which his high school friends nicknamed "ERO hospital" (Porno hospital) because of a hospital sign and rumors that nurses seduce hapless patients at night. Will Riku be seduced? Dr. Hiroo might have the answer. 5) Eternal Melody - Rock guitarist Kouga is acknowledged as the guy who formed a rock band, Zest, at high school and has an eye for beauty. However he's never explained why he chose Mei as their singer who ~ as Kouga says ~ has nothing but good looks. Kazuki, a good looking singer of HYPE, enters the picture with a desire to take over Mei's place ... 6) Four Seasons - Mizuta Hayato is overjoyed when he discovers his childhood friend Hyouno Wataru has returned ~ from a four-year stay in Tokyo ~ to work as a teacher at his school. Wataru isn't, however, what he used to be. He's so cold now.

From Hoshikuzuu Scans: Detective Hishima’s lover is former colleague and detective, Enokizu. He is still sore over an unresolved incident that occurred 3 years ago that caused Enokizu to quit his job as a detective. The story of heart-throbbing, imperfect love.

From Yaoi Is Life: "Can't you let me be the only one to see what's under these clothes?" Suzumi Yoshinaga has always had a complex about his body, which has been said to look like a model's. He was about to meet a man overflowing with confidence and talent. One day, when Suzumi went to the neighborhood bathhouse "Kusabane Bath", there was a handsome attendant there. For some reason, the attendant stared at Suzumi with a hot, impudent look. Several days later, he finds out that this very man is the famous calligrapher Kusaba Shisou...?!

Fujima Taisei is a high schooler who had grown up spoiled by the people around him ever since he was little because of his pretty face. In his pleasant school life, there was only one time that had become the only stain in his life, when a student named Okachi Machi, whom Taisei had grown close to in order to get others' attention, had told him that actually he had never been his friend at all. Now Taisei wants revenge. What will happen these two?!

From Attractive Fascinante: 1. I'll Deliver It Aogaki Kouhei, a famous designer, was kind to everyone else except to Hasegawa. The weird thing was, he always gave Hasegawa expensive desserts. Hasegawa felt puzzled, but gradually fell in love with the arrogant man. While making a delivery to Aogaki on a rainy day, Aogaki dragged him into his house to wash his feet for him. Did Hasegawa have a special place in Aogaki's heart too? 2. The Other Side of the Porch 3. Satisfaction 4. The Beginning 5. The Depth of Love 6. Turnaround Time 7. 8 Mats of Suite 8. Do Me a Favor Follow up of story 1.

From Tokyopop: Sanami Matoh's FAKE, a shounen-ai favorite, is the unlikely love story between two NYC cops--who both happen to be guys... Meet Ryo and Dee, two New York City cops with an attraction for action, and for each other! When Ryo, a soft spoken officer, joins the NYPD's 27th precinct, he's soon partnered up with Dee, a cocky, confident cop with attitude to spare.

Sakuya used to be a fearsome high rank vampire until he fell inlove with Atsumi. Now, he's fallen so low that he can't even drink other people's blood because only Atsumi's blood suits his taste. The problem is, Atsumi is not only a guy, but also a vampire hunter... Their love is more than just complicated, it's a game of life and death for them both!

From Fantasyshrine: Yoshimori, a rookie editor, first met the wheel-chaired writer, Orito, and his brother, Masato, at the publishing company's party. Masato's sad smile left a deep impression on Yoshimori. Later, due to work, Yoshimori had to stay with the brothers in their secluded home and discovered the shocking truth about their relationship.

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: When Tanami Riku's father died in a traffic accident, he was left all alone. Then suddenly a guy named Onikubo Nagi came and demanded to be his guardian in place of his father, who was actually Nagi's former teacher. Then he applied as Riku's homeroom teacher! He pushed himself into Riku's life without even asking for permission. Living with the Super Sadistic Teacher was unbelievably harsh. What exactly did Nagi want with Riku?

1. Aimai na Kankei (Ambiguous Relationship) Satoru, a single businessman, had lived alone since high school. One rainy night, Satoru picks up a high-school male stranger and give him shelter. Little does Satoru know that this high-school boy might be his dream filled escapade. After all... 2. Yasashiku Toraete (Capture Gently) In this sequel to Aimai na Kankei businessman Satoru is living with his highschool lover, Reiji. Reiji's brother is trying to convince him to come home. Will Satoru be able to hold onto him, or is letting him go the right thing to do? 3. Itsuwari no Daishou (False Compensation) When teenager Mahito sees his father and his father's secretary Kazaoka having sex, Kazaoka is sure that Mahito hates him. But then Mahito's father dies and he takes over the company and Kazaoka! 4. Man On Oono will do anything to get Nagumo by his side. 5. Kodomo Ijou Otona Miman (More than a Kid, Less than an Adult) 15 year old Kotarou still goes to his childhood pediatrician when he's sick. Or does he have another motive? 6) Sweet Restraint Atsushi's father's company is in trouble and Fukami will help, but only if he gets Atsushi. 7. Miracles Don't Happen When Oosuga's internship is up the salary man Andou who Oosuga's been lusting after invites him to his place for the night. Oosuga's in heaven, but then Andou gives him money?! 8. Mijuku na Kareshi (Inexperienced Boyfriend) Continuation of Miracles Don't Happen.

1) Secrecy of the shivering night From Attractive Fascinante: After getting into high school, Furuya became roommate with the cute Himi. Himi keeps to himself and sleeps real early. A petite boy with a loud voice, Himi is terrified of darkness because of a tremor he suffered when he was a kid. On the other hand, Furuya is afraid of bright lights and gets real nervous when he��™s feeling uneasy. How would they help each other to overcome the fears? 2) Only waiting for you 3) La-la. Bye bye 4) The innocence of a young bird 5) After that... Extra from "Secrecy of the shivering night" 6) Afterword 7) Extra