YAMASHITA TOMOKO

World Three: Thanks to her parents' incompetence, Taeko is sent to live with an acquaintance of her father. But when she rings the bell of her new home, she's greeted at the door by her new roommate, a completely and utterly shameless nudist named Masuda. Why exactly is he presenting himself in the buff to an innocent high-school girl...? Of course, their shocking first meeting sends Taeko's 17-year-strong values tumbling to the ground! "Is he for real?!" "Am I going nuts?!" It's too late for tears, so Don't Cry, Girl - a hilarious teen comedy ♪! It also includes a second story called 3322. Nominated for the 4th Manga Taisho in 2011.

1) The Turquoise Morning .A well known photographer named Jed Knox acquires a one-sided love from his time in a foreign country. Because the target of his crush, Sahab, said he would never love another since his wife died, Jed would never tell of his feelings. Oh but how Jed wished Sahab would love him even a little bit and that he could have Sahab's soul in his hands. Although ifrits (genies, etc) are magical wish givers in story, what could happen if they were real? 2) It's Time for Goodbye It is the morning after and the student finally notices that the lover's room is exceptionally sparse. 3) LOVE-ING A guy tells his friend that he's gay and in love with him, but his friend is surprised and leaves. 4) Playboy! He has had it. His lover won't make love to him and refuses to stop seeing other women. 5) The Eyes of the Rose are Bombs The prince-like Hansumi has an effect on everyone around him, except Mitsuda. 6) Aah Boyfriend Suzuki can't stop fantasizing about his friend. 7) Garden of Despair Isuka is still trying to come to terms with his feelings for his friend. 8) The Eyes of the Rose are Blind Continuation of chapter 5. 9) Garden of Desire Continuation of chapter 7. 10) Bad Boy Continuation of chapter 4. 11) Go Go Boyfriend Continuation of chapter 6. 12) Postscript

Dining Bar Akira by Tomoko Yamashita centers on the happenings in a bar Kuimonodokoro Akira runs. Although the 32-year-old has never given thought to being in a relationship with a man, Akira seriously considers the proposition when he receives a sudden love confession from his male colleague, 26 year-old Torihara. It is no secret that new relationships can bring about their fair share of stress, but one with another man? And, with a colleague to boot? Finding himself in quite a conundrum, Akira struggles with his pride as an older man facing a younger and male pursuer, never mind that busy bar he is responsible for managing.

From Storm in Heaven: Twenty-nine-year-old Mikita Ryuuji has been hiding his love for his friend Koya for so long that he can't take it anymore. At his wit's end, he spends one night with Sudo, a man he met at a bar. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, an event he'd forget about the next day with someone he'd never see again. But when Sudo does show up again, this time determined to stay for good, Mikita's life starts to fall apart...

Kinaga’s act of kindness and friendship is repaid in the most unexpected way. Yamashita Tomoko’s pre-debut work! - From Echochi Scans

A collection of short stories.1) Love Dancing Beneath My EyelidsCollege student Numakami has known for a long time that his classmate Mahara is in love with him. But Mahara is pure, innocent - and still a virgin. For some inexplicable reason, this makes Numakami feel annoyed at being the object of his affections.2) She's MissingYanagi is in love with Kobayashi, who can't seem to stop talking about Adachi - a girl in their class. What will become of these three teenagers and their complex relationship?3) Minun MusiikkiA quiet pianist and an obnoxious, outspoken cellist often find themselves alone in the music room together...4) Yes It's MeThe story revolves around Toma, who is head-over-heels in love... with himself! However, so is everyone else around him; and he knows that his business partner and old friend, Enoki, is no exception. Toma doesn't blame him. After all, he is only the most brilliant, beautiful, and all-around perfect person to ever walk the face of the Earth! Who wouldn't fall for him? Weirdly enough, Enoki is convinced that Toma returns his feelings. But they should both know by now that there's no one he loves more than himself... right?5) Yes It's You6) Loathe!7) Dreams Unfold at Night8) Yes That's It

Always together, one man drinks at another man’s home when he can’t catch the last train home, but what is this feeling of deprived freedom?

From Must Be Endless:It started from “Love”. A man who confessed his love to another man. A man and woman who enjoy talking about shared hobbies. A woman waiting to meet up with someone. At a certain café, three different groups coincidentally come together. Two of the part timers there also get involved, and small dramas ensue. Yamashita Tomoko’s worlds, created with her wit and ability to make touching stories, are now available in this treasure trove of her works. In addition to her title work, there are six unpublished stories and extras!

Tanuki, a suicidal law consultant, shares an unlikely friendship with Asagi, who is half-immersed in the underworld. But when Asagi's niece, Towako, has a hit put out on her by the yakuza, they get caught up in a game of life and death...! The world-weary men find redemption in their efforts to protect one girl....Source: Jmanga

1-3) Illumination Twenty-nine-year-old Mikita Ryuuji has been hiding his love for his friend Koya for so long that he can't take it anymore. At his wit's end, he spends one night with Sudo, a man he met at a bar. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, an event he'd forget about the next day with someone he'd never see again. But when Sudo does show up again, this time determined to stay for good, Mikita's life starts to fall apart... 4) Love, or Something 5) Roses, Thorns and a Shattering Clang 6) About Him 7) God's name is Night 8) - extra stories Less...

Before Minari knew he was gay, he convinced himself he was incapable of falling in love. Having spent the last five years settling for just sex with a friend from high school, he surprises himself by falling in love with and impetuously confessing to an acquaintance, Shinkawa. But will Minari's fragile ego be able to withstand the fear and uncertainty of a real love relationship?

A pure but unusual love story of a girl who ventures into femdom.