TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

From Bakeneko Scanlations: Otou works as a host in a host club in the country. Since his high-school days he has had a crush on his senpai Okawa, so he's still continuing to chase after him, but his sempai treats Otou as nothing more than a pest. Still Otou wants to be near his senpai, and because he loves him there's no helping it.... Even if his senpai treats him badly, what will be the outcome of Otou's unrequited love!?

In the midst of several youkai characters with tremendous manifestations juggles a handsome 17-year-old Norito whose fate is tied to that of Tengu Koma's who, in turn, does his best to protect his younger human lover against the dark forces that seem to haunt him day in, day out.

When student-teacher Noki runs into the art instructor Ishibashi, he falls in love at first sight. Braving thoughts of acting like a stalker, posing nude, and streaking through the hallways Natsukawa will do almost anything to see his love returned. This manga is the continuation of story from the oneshot Sore Demo in Renai Plus Alpha

Compilation of 7 short stories 1)Love affair in the afternoon College student takes over a tutoring job for the friend he has a crush on. 2) I don't mind it if you are a man College students/neighbors are (only?) sex friends. 3)Love's worries Ex-lovers from their student days are reunited. 4)Kana and patience Divorced man cheats on his new lover. 5)Why there is no ice beer Younger co-worker always hangs out at his sempai's house. 6)Bring me to the edge of the world An odd 17-year-old electrician puts in an air conditioner for sexy businessman. 7)Spinning world Sequel to bring me to the edge of the world.

1. Zutto Aishite Seto Hayato was heartbroken and had a one-night stand with a guy he met at the gay bar. Only to reunite with the same man, Sakaguchi Shuuichi, when the police arrived because of Seto's report of his apartment being robbed. Both were happy about meeting and after another night of talking, the two realize that they want to become closer to one another. 2. Motto Aishite 3. Suki no Shirushi 4. Dokusen Mania 5. Mitsuai Mania 6. Onegai Zutto Zoba ni Ite

From Storm in Heaven:Cry fell for Sig the moment he saw him at school, and though they became good friends, the relationship never progressed to what Cry wanted. But when Cry's overprotective brother Hard becomes jealous of him branching-out and having friends, Sig begins to see things in a new light. The second half of the manga focuses on Hard and his band. As Cry drifts away towards independence, what will Hard do, since his sole purpose in life was to protect his brother...?NOTES: There is a one-shot sequel to this manga as an extra in the manga Kimi wo Mukaeni.This manga also contains a short sequel to Inferior Doll at the end.

1) Gochisousama (Thanks for the Meal!) 2) Okawari (Second Please!) 3) Itadakimasu (Diggin' In!) When part-timer Hiroto gives some food to the adorable child in the park, he doesn't imagine that the child's father will offer him a job. Mamoru is a very picky eater and his father Suguru needs a reliable housekeeper since his job as a pilot keeps him away for days at time. The only rule is, no falling in love with Suguru, which should be easy, right? Right?! 4) Sonna Kimi ga Suki (I Love you the way You are) 5) Konna Buku demo Suki? (Am I Good Enough?) A pretty-boy model falls head over heels for an otaku with a 2D complex. 6) Moshi Mikawari No Koi Demo (Substitute for Love) - Oneshot Riku's twin sister fell in love with a guy from a very powerfull and rich family. The only Hitch is that Miku's boyfriend got an over-protecting brother, Kazuya. So when Miku and her lover eloping, Riku will do his best to save their love.

Yunogi has no working experience, but after being tricked into thinking he got a normal job out of luck it turns out it's not so normal after all. Yunogi has to act as horror writer Kirino Shuusuke's dummy.

Eichi has always been in control, but when he notices baby-faced Souta has been taken advantage of, can he really keep his composure?

Bath Towel is a quirky story about Izutsuya Anju, a self-proclaimed hedonist, and his friend/co-conspirator cameraman Monono Kejime. Together, they prostitute themselves and blackmail their way through the high school they still attend after failing to graduate three times. The latest victim is Koizumi Yuuji, younger brother of Jouji who has been in love with the mixed race Anju since elementary school. Both brothers become obsessed with the beautiful Anju, who will give his heart to no one because no man or woman can surpass Kaoru, the owner of his heart and apparently Anju’s ex-boyfriend. Despite this, he still gives his bodies to the brothers and looks on them as friends. Things really heat up when Anju’s apartment burns down, giving him only enough time to save a precious bath towel that belonged to his mother. But as Kaoru suddenly comes to town, a surprising truths is revealed that shocks everyone. Who is this mysterious Kaoru that Anju keeps talking about and why is the family resemblance to Anju so striking? (taken from Fushichou)

Momose, a first year in his school's Kendo Club, finds himself attracted to his senior, Minagawa. However, knowing Momose's feeligs, Ikeda flaunts the fact that he is going out with Minagawa. On the other hand, Fujiyoshi, Minagawa's classmate, happens upon Minagawa and Ikeda kissing, and finds himself harboring new feelings for his friend, Yamashita. In the Kendo Club, Professor Izumi can't stop thinking about one of his students... Starting with Momose and Minagawa, unexpected loves being to unfold!

When Ryuu Kagaya tries to befriend the boy in the next seat to his, honor student Yoshito Naruse, he's shot down. Only after Ryuu sees Yoshito at Ryuu's work does he think they might be friends. Yoshito's brother might have something to say about that...

1. Tenshinchigi (Gods of Heaven and Earth) The gods of earth, water, fire, wind and thunder gather together every day for their assignments. In between causing storms and rain showers love develops. 2. Fragile but Strong Mayden, the king from Dumayden and Alexander, the king from Alectoria, are best friends. One day Mayden proposes a marriage between his eldest son and Alexander's only daughter but, unknown to most, the king's daughter is actually a rebellious teenaged boy! What happens when Prince Mayville turns up for the marriage interview and meets beautiful but headstrong Alec instead of the rumoured Black Rose Princess Sandra? 3. Stray Cat Rock Simple first aid to a wounded stranger is interpreted as something more. 4. A Wanderer's Love A host who enjoys preying on women finds himself unexpectedly falling for a male florist's beautiful bouquets 5. Love Monster Returning home drunk from a group date Hayato finds a strange vagabond on his doorstep who turns out to be his Uncle Tooru.

Because of some bad luck, Aikawa Towa’s recent problem is the complicated relationship between the devillish student council president, Shirahane Mikado. Kissing is not the only thing… but is this friendship?! What’s more, Towa started to take a part time job to find relief, but… His bad friends, Shinonome and Yukimura saw their kiss scene…?! Eh?! Will two guys be “lovers”…?! List of Warui Series: Vol 1 Warui Koto Shitai [1-1] Vol 2 Waruiko Demo Ii? [1-2] Vol 3 Kirai ja nai Kedo [2-1] Vol 4 Koi Ja nai Kedo [2-2] --- Warui Koto Bakkashite Gomennasai [1-3 &/ 2-3] Vol 5 Warui Yatsu Demo Ii [1-4] Vol 6 Mujihi na Otoko [3-1] Vol 7 Warui Koibito ja Dame? [1-5] Vol 8 Kare ja nai kedo [2-4] Vol 9 Mujihi na Anata [3-2] Vol 10 Sunao ja nai Kedo [2-5]

1. Water Breath (main story) An injury destroyed Olympic hopeful Ryuji Hayashida's promising swimming career. He was transferred to a university where he believed no one knew who he was, but he was wrong. There was someone who recognized him the moment their gazes met at the university's swimming club. 2. Pension A tempestuous tale of a rock band and the consequences of their enigmatic guitarist's return. It didn't take long to realize he has a keen interest in their lead singer. 3. Dance Shachi never got over his feelings for his classmate Michio who jokingly danced with him at school. Years after their school graduation he discovered what Michio did for a living. The discovery inspired him to sell his father's car for one night with Michio, which turned into a different kind of dance. [warning: contains S&M scenes] 4. Longing Shy and timid high school student Sakaki has always watched his classmate Ryoji from afar, but he wasn't as invisible as he believed himself to be.

From September Scanlations: Momozu is a frumpy, indoorsy ‘hare-otoko‘, and sunny weather seems to follow him around, while Toyotama is a cheerful, athletic ‘ame-otoko‘ who’s constantly dogged by stormy weather. When the two meet and Toyotama convinces Momozu they should join a mountain-climbing club together, it’s a total case of opposites attracting! NOTE: September Scanlations has scanlated the main story but will not be translating the rest: "while this is part of an anthology of shorts, we won’t be translating the others, as the quality was not quite up to par and we don’t scanlate single-chapter one-shots regardless"

Upbeat Ritsuro and downbeat Ken have been longtime friends. Although Ken leads a dark life of prostitution after dropping out of high school, Ritsuro still cares about him. When Ritsuro realizes that what Ken wants is something more than friendship he vacillates between Ken and his girlfriend Moeko, setting the stage for a bizarre love triangle.

An elite businessman exerting himself at a publishing company is demoted to the manga editorial department, which is out of his field of experience. Moreover, his first responsibility is a comic artist that no one can handle...

Shirafuji's feelings of physical intimacy between him and and a classmate, Arisaka, are piling up. He wants to know how Arisaka truly feels about him, but he doesn't have the courage to ask, without exposing his "true feelings." He is terrified of getting hurt, even a little, but now it seems that his love is about to lose sight of reality. Two couples from this volume have sequels in another of her works Agetai Kimochi. Arisaka x Shirafuji from ch1 here and ch8 in Agetai Kimochi. Eiji x Yuusuke from ch7 here and ch2 in Agetai Kimochi. Chapter 5 is hard shota content, and not scanlated for that reason.

Far away from home, Yuuji and Minato have carved a place for themselves in Alberta, Canada, with their new baby daughter, Yui. Yuuji works at a University, while Minato – though still as childish as ever despite being a new dad, works at the conservation center as a mediator for the better understanding between humans and Dinosauroids. It’s been a year since the contagion called X Syndrome had been unleashed on the human race. Just as distinguished government officials and police force began to regain control of the situation, the existence of the Dinosauroids became known by the academic community. Dinosauroids – while they have a tendency to possess superhuman abilities, female births are extremely rare and problematic. Which is why the existence of Yuuji (a converted female Dinosauroid), and the newly born Yui are so valuable and sought after by many – most of whom wont hesitate to resort to dubious means to acquire either one of them! True to words, Yuuji has indeed become the beauty as many had predicted – provided he takes off his heavy glasses of course! He is never short of admirers – both males and females, including a University student Linea, and the various Dinosauroid males eager to mate with a Dinosauroid female. And this is where the role of a female in a heavily populated male Dinosauroid society comes to play. Add to that, the various nefarious people after the newly born Yui, both the parents Yuuji and Minato might have their hands full this time around as well. This is the third and final installment of the Animal X series.

The beautiful vampire with long, silver hair Daia never attacked a human. He is constantly being watched by Kuro, a vampire hunter, and, because of this, he is always trying to run away. He eventually ends up in Japan and meet a merchant named Shishou, who then gives him a job and a place to stay. Daia is charmed by Shishou's kindness... Daia, who was always alone, starts to think about to drink Shishou's blood and make him a vampire as well. (Summary by BL Scanlations)

contain numerous of onehsot 1) Ai Daro! Act 1 2) Ai Daro! Act 2 3) My Eyes & Your Eyes. 1 4) My Eyes & Your Eyes. 2 5) Only Angel Knows Essay Talk

From Baka-Updates: There's a guy that's been on my mind - Michinaga. One day he told me, "Taka, I have a crush on the teacher." But it hurts me to see his pained expression. Forget about that teacher. Forget about love that'll never bloom. Choose me instead... Taka and Michi, Michi and the teacher, the teacher and Taka's older brother... Where will all their one-sided feelings take them?

High school student Ao decides he’s in love with Ryoumei-san, a priest at the local shrine and Ao’s childhood friend. Not one to beat around the bush, Ao immediately tells Ryoumei he wants to do perverted things together, but it will take more than a little persuading to get the shocked Ryoumei into bed. Between bad advice, romantic rivals, and Ryoumei’s scruples, there are many obstacles in the path of true love.