JULIE

In my youth, I misjudged love and committed the greatest sin of all… Young and helpless Oriane had no choice but to accept the proposal of the coldhearted Lord Euan. If she refused, she might be framed for her uncle’s murder and executed. However, she’s always dreamed of making her own choices when it comes to love, so she asks a friend of Euan’s to have an affair with her. Oriane’s desire is fulfilled, and they have a series of forbidden encounters. But Oriane is unaware that Lord Euan has set a secret trap for her…

This is a romantic comedy that depicts the relationship between Hina, a vampire girl who loves anime, and her neighbor, Amanatsu, who looks just like Hina's favorite character!

During the modern-day in Japan, there exists an unknown secret ninja village. Anko, a 12 years old girl, who is the last descendant of ninja has been practicing day and night to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ninja, despite its difficulties. However, the more grown-up she becomes, the more hopeless she feels after being unable to keep up with the boys in terms of physical strength and muscle. 'I hate being a girl' - 'I want to become a great ninja'. Anko then took part in the ninja selection contest for the elite Kazanin lineage and was suddenly chosen as the exclusive guard for Kaede, the legitimate son of such family. What will await for Anko along the path? Let's read and figure out yourself...

The story setting as "1,400 years ago," and centers on a girl named Kaka, who is about to begin a journey.

Hina Arukado is a modern vampire who drinks blood from bags instead of from humans. But she's also a complete shut-in who hasn’t left the house in 30 years. In an effort to reach her, Hina's dad does something that changes her life—he gives her a DVD of the Vampire Cross anime! Hina is instantly obsessed, especially with the character Mao. But it's difficult to fangirl as hard as she wants from her bedroom in Romania, so now Hina is out of the house and off to Japan to live her otaku dream!

Belinda Kelly didn’t have the most fun in high school. A little overweight and a lot bookish, Belinda was more interested in getting ready for law school than hitting the gym. Still, one boy saw through her glasses and peered into the sweet soul of the girl behind them. He always tried to help her out. Taking her to a dance turned disastrous, though, when his friends played a horrible prank on her. Ten years later, now going by Rachel, Belinda has transformed herself into a star lawyer who can turn anyone’s head. Her goal: destroy her high school date and the two friends who pranked her by teasing them with what they could have had but never will. Problem is, time changes people, and she may have picked the wrong target: the first man she chooses is the kind brother of her former tormentor!

Canadian comics publisher Drawn & Quarterly has distinguished itself during its four years of publishing by releasing a wonderfully idiosyncratic series of comic book serials notable for an emphasis on autobiographical stories, loose expressive drawing styles and characters either stuck on or passing through the social margins. This beautifully produced trade paperback collects work from D&Q's equally quirky, eponymous quarterly anthology and presents shorter pieces by some of the best young comic artists of the moment. Michael Dougan ( I Can't Tell You Anything ) contributes ``Black Cherry,'' another of his ``dumb job'' stories that recreates the parade of oddballs and crazies that frequent an ice cream parlour where he used to work. Maurice Vellekoops (who contributed the richly colored, ``scandalously'' funny cover art) presents ``The 8 pillars of Gay Culture'' and ``Homoman,'' both of which happily exploit gay sterotypes (`` `did you hire a decorator?' `Of course not; I'm a homosexual.' '') with mischievous, politically incorrect wit. Also note Debbie Drechsler's disturbing (and nicely drawn) ``Visitors in the Night'' on child sexual exploitation; and Joe Matt, Mr. Peep Show himself, who would like to share his darkest secret with us--it's crude and very funny--whether we want to know it or not. Also includes Carol Tyler, Roberta Gregory, David Mazzucchelli, Mary Fleener and others.

Rui hates his retail job and has been finding solace from his local barista, Kouta, on the commute home. One charming gesture from him sparks a deeper interest—now Rui's weekly visits have quickly become daily, and his desire to become closer is growing even quicker.