TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

1,2)I Want to be Myself, I Want to Know More About You- Ookawa Taketo is in love with his Biology sensei, Tsuruoka. After he confessed, Sensei refused to accept him because he was dumped once by a student before. Will Ookawa’s determination and his strong love convince Sensei? From Attractive Fascinante. 3)Route 17- Runner Tsuji is confessed to by his kouhai, star athlete Tenranishi, but without waiting for an answer, Tenranishi tells him to forget about it and runs off! 4)Hope This Can Be Forever- Hiromi's cool exterior hides his growing feelings for Yutaka, but suppressing his emotions where his childish kouhai is concerned is getting more and more difficult. The day is coming when Hiromi won't be able to hold back anymore... 5)The Feeling of Love- Seiji always though a charming smile would get him out of trouble, so he grins idiotically all time. But classmate Inoue only wants to see Seiji smile for real. 6)The Four Seasons at the Toda Flower Shop- Florist Shougo has been alone since his wife Kana died five years ago. Well, almost alone, his annoying and cheerful nephew Takao is determined to stay close to Shougo, no matter what! Takao's love is definitely more than uncle/nephew, but what about Shougo's feelings? 7)Mint Candy- Miyahara's wedding is a reunion for former college classmates stoic Kuze and light-hearted Takeda. Even knowing how cool Kuze is, Takeda is still surprised at his nonchalance, since Takeda always thought that Kuze had a crush on Miyahara...

From Blissful Sin: Despite his best efforts, Akiyoshi Tooru has fallen for the very beautiful but sadistic and perverted demon, Naruse Fuuta. Not only do they attend the same university, they’re now living together! Though Akiyoshi has always tried to be careful about their night life, he never expected Naruse to stop touching him altogether, and then all of a sudden, Naruse is in an accident and reverts to his adolescent self! Sequel to Itoshii Akuma

1) Phase 1 Photographer assistant Kurejima Eiji has just been dumped by his girlfriend when he meets high school student Suginoi Hiroto, who is cold and is trying to warm himself on the roof of Eiji's car. Eiji brings Hiroto back to his apartment, where he discovers that Hiroto is gay and also broken hearted. 2) Phase 2 It has been two months since they have gotten to know each other and Hiroto is getting more and more attached to Eiji. 3) Phase 3 Things are still the same between Eiji and Hiroto even after the disastrous night, except that Hiroto no longer stays over. 4) Phase 4 After the photography session with Yuriko, Eiji's ex-girlfriend and Hiroto, Eiji realises something is changing within himself. 5) What's Wrong With Being Honest It has been 2 months and Hiroto still can't manage to say those magic words. 6) 15 Minutes Ago Details of what happened before Eiji came along in chapter 1.

1) Loveliness ~ Maybe I'm Your Steppin' Stone Hirosue Kenji the convenience store clerk has a huge crush on his regular customer Mogi Kousei. When he finds out that Kousei's son is going to the same nursery as his niece, he takes the opportunity to get closer to his dream date. (Kousei was introduced in chapter 4 of I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone) 2) Loveliness ~ Passion Honey Mejiro Yasushi goes home after a hard day's work and finds his lover/cousin cheating on him. He heads over to Kousei's place for a drinking session and Nakano Shunji the grouchy co-worker joins them. Yasushi discovers Shunji's secret in the middle of the night. (continuation of Shunji's story in Otonage.) 3) Loveliness ~ Passion Baby Yasushi learns more about Shunji's painful past and his dependence on Kousei. 4) Loveliness ~ Charm Point Kenji doesn't understand why Kousei and his ex-wife is divorced even though they get along fabulously. He feels uncertain about Kousei's feelings for him, for he could start dating other women again. 5) Special Illustrations Includes: - About Delicacy Kousei and Kenji discuss public baths. - The Best! Shunji and Yasushi is finding his place hot and tight. - Kousei and Kenji's cosplay See Kousei as a host and Kenji as a construction worker. 6) Daylight Kosaka is obsessed with bikes and displays little interest in anything else, while his classmates are drooling over girls. Hotta his classmate has other matters on his mind as well...

Hatsune is a male prostitute living during the Shouwa era in Edo. Suzuro is one of Hatsune's regular, but he only wants to paint Hatsune and leaves after he does. Hatsune would talk about this family with Suzuro and revealed that his brother was his lover. As if by fate, Suzuro who began to realize his feelings for Hatsune, coincidentally met with Hatsune's brother...

The school public-health doctor, Ren, is often called a "small pet" by the students. Then one day he was shocked dead when he bumped into two students who were about to do some kind of "impure" association in the school's backyard! Not to mention, one of those two was the charismatic model Midori whom Ren had always been longing for. Ren was even more shocked when Midori made him grab his "certain something" then came right in Ren's hands. After that, when Midori confessed that he liked him, Ren felt so pissed-off thinking that Midori took the word "like" too lightly, he punched Midori with his own fits. Midori was so moved by that hit that the following day he began to seduce Ren happily and relentlessly... Sweet lovemelody between the indulged beautiful model and the tough public-health doctor.

Socially awkward Aono was perfectly happy working in Quality Control as but fate would have it he's been transferred to the Sales Department?? As if being ridiculed by his co-workers for his nervous stutter isn't bad enough, he's thoroughly mortified when the departmental star Gouzaka overhears him having a breakdown on the roof. But no matter how often he pushes Gouzaka away or how fast Aono runs Gouzaka is always there by his side...

By DaRyu: "A young man lives in a small town where he owns a small grocery shop and struggles through life alone with his small son. His childhood friend moved away after graduation and appears suddenly years after at the threshold of his shop , without money or occupation and puts his life to utter chaos. The drawings are lovely, full of life and quite explicit, the story is sparkling with gags but is realistic enough. Highly enjoyable!"

A young Chinese boy, Lee-Ren is purchased from his poverty stricken mother by a Japanese official for sexual purposes in 1910. Thus begins the 'owned' life of Lee-Ren in his master's household, where he is alternately sold out and used within. Jin, the naive young son of the master, grows up with Lee-Ren. This is the story of their tumultuous relationship.

A boy at a mysterious school has been splashed with a 'reducing potion' and he's searching for a way to cure himself.

1) To the Sea While his parents are away, Yutaka is to be watched over by the strict Naruhiko. The only plus is the mysterious beauty Yutaka meets at the swimshore, who is somehow familiar to him. And what is the connection between this beautiful swimmer and the cold Naruhiko...? 2) I'm Not Your Mama Shou is outwardly the tough leader of a school gang, but at home he acts the part of mother to his two younger brothers. One day David, the leader of a rival gang, finds out the hidden side of Shou as well as a certain embarrassing secret. David claims he has feelings for Shou and that his secret is safe, but can Shou really trust him?

Follows the rather tempestuous relationship of two writers and touches on the lives of those they interact with. Both those that hate and/or envy them and those that love and/or like them. Not a modern story, it seems to be set at least several decades ago, before computers at least. Despite this, it doesn't have a dusty, out-of-date feel to it, more like a slow-tempo modern story. Vol.1 Hitodenashi no Koi (1999) Vol.2 Itooshii Hito (2000) Vol.3 Omoware Bito (2001) Vol.4 Hitori ni Shinai (2002) Vol.5 Aisareru Hito (2004) -officially dropped by Game Over or Continue after finishing up v2-

[From Fantasyshrine] Collection of oneshots: Sakurai is a new hire who is having a secret relationship with his boss, Chief Akimoto. Even though the chief is gentle, suave, and unexpectedly, a pro when it comes to the H-department, he’s still an “old man” in Sakurai’s eyes! However, Akimoto sees right through the rather naive Sakurai and spoils him to the point that keeps him demanding for more… until they both come to regret it! This is the debut of Yoshihara Yuuka’s salary-man romance! Quick Reference of story titles and pages they begin at: 1.Boss’ Favorite (pg 10); 2.Secrets Under the Suit (pg. 36); 3.Until There’s Love (pg. 60); 4.Cat Lover (pg. 84); 5.Butterfly and Flower Lovers (pg. 120); 6.Secretary’s Choice (pg. 144); 7.The Favorite Subordinate (pg. 170)

Story about the relationship between twin brothers,Yuichi and Ryoji in a sexual relationship. In comes a 3rd guy, what will happen next?! Note: Very hardcore/graphic yaoi including incest, bondage, blood and toys.

1-3) On My Knees, Yearning for Your Love Hibiki is the bodyguard hired to protect Buyu, the heir of a Hong Kong financial empire. Although Buyu is responsible for overseeing the family fortune, he still often finds the time to enjoy the nightlife with the ladies. Despite Hibiki’s warnings to Buyu about his uncle’s plot to have him killed so he can take over the empire, Buyu continuously ignores Hibiki’s urgent pleas to cooperate with him. What would it take for Buyu to take Hibiki seriously!? 4) Feverish Kimura and his lover Yuichi are both doctors in the same hospital, and Yuichi uses it as an excuse to have sex at work, despite Kimura's protests. Will Yuichi demands push Kimura too far? 5) Can’t Win Against the Sun! College student Himawari has been freeloading off Takabayashi sensei for a long time. Because, despite sensei hostile attitude and filthy mouth, he's really very kind. But Himawari, who has fallen in love with him, may finally be asking for too much... 6) Seduction of Cinderella Aki is a model scout who has to babysit his top model, the childish but loving Haru, even to the point of having a sexual relationship with him! But this is all just for Haru's own good, right? 7) Anata no Chef Young chef is in love with the strict maître d'hôtel.

Collection of one shots

The four Toura brothers have already succeeded in driving out all of the housekeepers that their father sent to look after them. But what will they make of Shinnosuke, their new live-in housekeeper... and a male one, at that?

Summary from Liquid Passion: Ren is a cat from the Pet rental organization. He can give his master anything they desire as long as they don't hurt him. What will his new owner want him to do? (Hint: It starts with s and ends in x...)

Collection of one-shots. (Twoshot story + 6 oneshots) 1) Micky House 01 2) Micky House 02 3) 4) Piyua 5) 6) Me.Ba.E- The new laid back teacher bothers prim and proper teacher Morishita. 7) One Way Ticket of Love (Koi no Katamichi Kitsubu)- New worker goes a business trip with his super cool sempai. 8) Karachi Yuto Usagi Chin

From Nakama: Without worries about girls or money, halfheartedly living Nishizaki meets the love of his life on campus. A lover who bites his lips when happy... Araya is always troublesome, gloomy, and without desire. Thinking of him, Nishizaki’s teeth always hurt...

Young businessman Kuzumi has just returned to his childhood home where he must contend with the memories he left behind and Yuu, the handsome new dog trainer with a troubled past.

Artist model, Nagi, has gradually become more and more aware of art student Kaji's meaningful gaze. After working past misunderstandings and miscommunication, the two begin a loving relationship, but even after four months, they haven't moved beyond a simple kiss. Nagi begins to wonder if perhaps Kaji can't accept being with another boy. But Kaji has a secret of his own... (Summary taken from the back of the manga) *** Wish On A Star [Chapter 6] Sei has hated stars since he was little. Will his childhood friend, Daiki, change that? *** Boku no Shôkoi ni Tsuite (/Of My First Love) [chapters 5 and 7]

Chapter 1 & 2: Chapter 3: How should you react when you find yourself in bed with a co worker - with no memory of how you got there or what you did? Natsukawa finds himself in this impossible situation - what did he do and why is Suzuki suddenly offering to 'take responsibility' ?! Chapter 4: Yuge is an aspiring actor whom Tatsuta has admired since high school - so he makes the decision to go to Tokyo in order to be closer. Through a series of minor events he ends up living with Yuge as a house keeper - how will things develop? Chapter 5 & 6 Rui, a university student, is secretly falling in love with Takuya, his cool neighbor guy. Once, Rui saw Takuya was semi-nude when he was changing clothes carelessly. He wishes he "could hold that body" and started to do indecent things but was unexpectedly seen by Takuya in bad scene...

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…