TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

From mochi*mochi: Morimura Yuuki, concertmaster at Fujimi Citizens Orchestra, loves music and his small, amateurish, but tight-knit group at Fujimi. His world is shaken up when a brilliant, new conductor, Tounoin Kei, is recruited to breathe life into their music and orchestra. Yuuki feels Tounoin's high demands will do nothing but chase away the members, but when he draws more from them than they ever thought possible, Yuuki reconsiders his own motives for staying at Fujimi. Obviously, the newcomer Tounoin understands Fujimi more than Yuuki ever did and even has the girl that Yuuki's been in love with for the past three years, at his feet. Nursing a wounded pride Yuuki resigns from Fujimi, but Tounoin has other ideas...

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...?!

"What's going on? I just don't get it. Ever since I met Hashimoto, my heart's been filled with emotions I've never felt before..." Since meeting Hashimoto, whose personality is the complete opposite of his, which is flippant and cold to others, high school student, Makino, can no longer hide the changes within his heart.

Set in Japan during the '20s, Mitsuyaku is the story of two childhood friends from very different walks of life who grow up to become lovers. Yuuichi is an ambitious type from humble beginnings, working his way towards success. His beloved Iori is the scion of an important family -- a beautiful, dark-haired creature with a gentle nature. Unfortunately, one of the aspects of belonging to an important lineage is marriage. Will the hero have the guts to stay with the love of his life, or will he succumb to his family's pressure to shore up the dwindling finances by marrying rich?

In the gritty backstreets of Paris, Jin ekes out a living as an informant while his buddy, Mari, does business as a hitman. They‘ve been friends since they were brats, but Jin’s demanding behavior has Mari growing increasingly resentful. Even so, Mari can’t seem to cut his ties to Jin. Has their friendship lasted so long it’s become impossible to break? What will happen when Jin’s new live-in boyfriend ignores Mari’s warning about Jin’s carefree lifestyle…? Prequel: Koujitsusei no Tobira

Raising Decoy 1-3 • Ato no Matsuri A group of male students, having failed to get girlfriends are soon becoming desperate, what will these "innocent" boys resort to? • Tenshi no Houbutsusen (Parabola) • Actress • Shishiza no Boku to Natsu no Yozora

Kouda’s job in Tokyo didn’t go well and now he lives as a cafeteria worker back in the country side. One day, he meets Nojima, who moves into the neighborhood, and becomes close with him, but finds out he’s the leader of the notorious Nojima group! But contrary to his reputation, Nojima asks Kouda to eat with him every day, and he can’t seem to sleep by himself because of the rumors that ghosts might appear in his house.

From Attractive Fascinante: Yoshizawa Kuuya, a high-schooler, grew up in a single-parent family. Because his mother was an unpopular actress, he had to work part-time as a pizza delivery boy. While making his delivering one day, he accidentally met a gay couple arguing and one of them was his sensei, Kakei Yuuichi. After that, they started to get closer. Was it a coincidence or a destiny?

"Aren't you always thinking about that guy?!" An arrogant Bakeneko (cat monster), named Kuro, is taken in by ordinary honor student Noeru. Kuro however leaves Noeru alone in a classroom after turning him into an erotic beauty with his powerful ero-magic. Things get complicated when he ends up sleeping with cool guy Shouei, the person he's secretly in love with! The dutiful honor student becomes a lusty boy... Erotically sweet and troubled high school days ensue!

In order to save the inherited tea house, the Murakami grandson enters into a deal with a consultant who promises to reinvent the tea house's image and attract customers with a moe concept. However, in return, the payment would be made with his body.

The owner of Boy's Club Garcon is closing up the store one night when he finds an injured young man on the street! His name is Kouta, and when he catches a glimpse of his handsome rescuer, it's love at first sight!

From Fantasy Shrine: “Would you be my mate for life?” For the sake of his little patient, Resident Doctor Yashiro Takashi agreed to a bet with the beautiful doll maker, Kuze Shinobu, who claimed to be his “destined one”. Unaware of their intertwined fate, Takashi had bonded himself with Shinobu in a spirit marriage.

To fulfill their life long dream, Ezakike Shuu's parents left for Africa, leaving him in charge of his younger brothers. However, growing up without parents' guidance, the Ezakike brothers are often ill-treated and looked down upon. In order to protect his brothers, Shuu devotes his life to raise them filled with happy memories. However, a fated meeting with his new homeroom teacher would turn his life upside down... From Baka-Updates: This series is on hiatus in origin country.

Best friends Takagari and Yamaguchi, kiss in front of everyone. Although it was just to goof around and make others laugh. But soon, they found themselves kissing alone. Will Yamaguchi finally succumb to the pressure and give up his virginity?

(From Attractive Fascinante) 1) Yearning for you Kizaki sees Jinka Senpai having sex with another male student. Now Kizaki can't get Jinka Senpai off his mind. Will Jinka Senpai be upset at Kizaki's voyuerism? Will our bois come to an understanding? You'll just have to wait and see... 2) You're My Only Shinin' Star Aoba Motoyuki is a starving model. World renowned jewelry designer, Tateyama Souji, needs a model for his new, expensive line of jewelry. Will Aoba's beauty finally be recognized? When did Aoba's family jewels get so expensive? 3) The Secret Relations Hirose and Yuuto are classmates. Yuuto has a one-sided love for Hirose or at least, he thinks it is one-sided. Stress, worry, and too many crepes cause Yuuto to have to be rushed to the hospital where Hirose may find new ways to cure Yuuto's illness. 4)Let's go with Love Tatsuhiro has always taken care of his younger brother Mitsuhiro. But now that they're older and living together, Tatsuhiro's feelings are more than brotherly... 5)Happy Incident Watase is surprised when beautiful student Tsujidou confesses to him. Though they start going out, their relationship isn't physical. Will clueless Watase and shy Tsujidou figure out what to do? 6)Please love me more Jinka is getting ready to graduate, and his younger lover Kizaki is feeling insecure. Will a shower make everything better?

1, 2) Taken Care of You Chiaki is the new coach for the soccer team. Aiba, a star player, is doubtful that anyone as small as Chiaki can teach him anything. Aiba already cuts practice and doesn't listen to anyone. Chiaki's work is cut off for him, but he really wants to teach Aiba. But teach what is always a question. 3) Leave My Angel Alone Manabe Kensuke has been asked to take care of and protect his younger cousin, Kai, who is being stalked. As time goes on, the cousins are becoming good friends - very close. But is it too close? Is Kensuke any better than the stalker?

"I am not gay!" shouts Kishida suddenly to Hino, who just broke up with his boyfriend and who tries to pick up KIshida up at a gay bar. Kishida was just there because he was concerned about his nephew in high school who he thought might be seeing another boy. He wanted to be able to be there for his nephew should he need to ever talk about anything... Hino was more than willing to help the new object of his interest, the serious, innocent Kishida, but...? In addition to this main pairing, we also have Yoshinari x Akio too! A gorgeous sequel just hot off the press!

Kazuma has fallen in love with his older brother, Jun. They are not blood related as Jun's father remarried to Kazuma's mother, but even so, Kazuma cannot hold back the feelings he has for Jun. Will Jun accept Kazuma's love, or will he choose to be separated and remain as brothers?

From Liquid Passion: An odd encounter between two strangers results in tales of violence of questionable validity and of course sex. But is this just a one night stand? From 'Sweet Tale' collection of short stories/oneshots: Story 1. Boy Next Door Story 2. One Heart Story 3. Otoshimono Story 4. Long Way Home

From Girls' Generation Scanlations: Fumichi is a male waiter at a bar. He often gets harassed by the customers that demand special service from him. One night, he gets beat up by a customer that got offended, and was taken in by Sazawa and his daughter, Iyo. Join them in their interesting relationship.

A collection of short stories: 1. Only You Accused of being a molester, Mochizuki gets saved by the gentlemanly Nagakura, and their friendship begins... 2. Only One Following his divorce and subsequent loss of his apartment, Mochizuki moved in with Nagakura though they've barely been together for two weeks. A problem soon arises when Nagakura's colleague, Hayami, appears on the scene. Apparently Hayami is an ex-student of Mochizuki's. Just why has his appearance caused a sudden rift between the two lovers? 3. The Gentle Distance Having grown up with a pair of brothers from next door, he slowly discovers his attachment to the younger brother... Could it be love? And what is this niggling feeling he feels for the older brother? 4. Mousou Prize! (The Delusionary Prize!) Shino has quite a crush on his cute tutor Akio. Akio promises Shino a reward if he can do well on his mock exams but what kind of reward is the student expecting? Will the tutor be forced to pay up? 5. 17-sai no Paradox (A 17-Year-Old Paradox) Kuroe is annoyed by his always-smiling teacher, Mizushiro. "So you treat all your students equally? So annoying!" Kuroe passes his boiling point and decides to take action in this ardent and thrilling school romance. 6. Extras Mizushiro tries to get Kuroe to say those magic words.

Kouzuki picks up the beaten young man from the street and takes him in. They start a sexual relationship and begin living together. Can emotionless Kouzuki learn to trust this mysterious guy? -project dropped by GOOC- This is a collection of cute oneshots. Ch. 2 features a young prince and his bodyguard who are sent to the dragon king and his younger sister on the prince's 13th birthday. Ch. 3 About a boy's love for his older brother. (If you don't like incest, skip it.) Ch.4 Another fantasy, featuring a magic love potion and a crazy tangle of lovers, both human and gods(?), and a servant who complicates the whole mess with good(?) intentions.

Because of his looks, Seiichi was treated as the "School Prince" whom everyone adored. Since he didn't want the girls to be disappointed he decided to act the part. To conceal his true nature, he made sure to politely reject all the girls' confessions. But then one day, some random boy suddenly confesses his love for him, will he still be the gentle prince everyone's in love with?

Two boys in a class receive sweets from admirers very often.