TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

From Ultimate Manga Guide: Yaoi comedy about a student, Ikumi Amanume whose part-time job is to cook and do housekeeping chores for his next-door neighbor, Yuuji Touno, a notable scenario writer. Life seems pretty good except for a little problem that Touno-san tends to get too involved in his work and actually lives out the different characters that he creates! So Ikumi's head is kept spinning by the parade of extreme personalities that he encounters, especially when he starts falling in love with the real Touno who, it seems, never hangs around long enough to do anything about his own feelings for Ikumi...

A collection of 7 oneshots. 1,2) Sweet story about Kouji's secret love for his friend's younger brother Mizuru. He is satisfied with any chance to spend time with Mizuru but one day, he suddenly realizes that his time with Mizuru will be coming to an end. Will he finally confess his love or will he let this love remain buried? 3) Kiichi's parents died when he was a child. For the past ten years he's lived with his uncle whom he loves. Even though they have sex Akumitsu never tells Kiichi he loves him. Is Kiichi just a toy? 4) School Scandal- Uemura is the only one who treats his classmate Atsushi like a friend instead of star actor. But is friendship all Uemura feels? 5)Am I Your Dog?- Kei is considered a troublemaker at school, so when his sempai Kagami catches him smoking Kei has to do what he says, or risk getting expelled. But to be sempai's pet dog? And how is Kei's brother involved? 6)Our Future Diary- eight paged short story about a perverted teacher and a gay porn video. 7)Love Fascism- Rui is dating Yuka, a very pretty girl from his school. Then he meets exchange student Tooru. Tooru and Rui had a relationship in the past, but that's all over, right?

Collection of one shots

1-3)Salaryman Hoshina has been sharing an apartment and bed with model Atsushi. Atsushi cooks, cleans, and remembers every anniversary, but Hoshina can't figure out why they are in this "type" of relationship. When Hoshina's younger brother moves in for a while, and the boys must endure until he's gone, will Hoshina even care? Will this time of separation be the turning point in their relationship? And which boy will be the one screaming, "Once is not enough"? Note: chapter 2 was first released as a oneshot. 4)Try to Say You Love Me- Student Hasegawa has recently started noticing how cute his friend Hashimoto is, especially around homeroom sensei Sawa. Can Hasegawa cheer Hashimoto on, or will he take his adorable classmate for himself... 5)Infection of Feeling- Medical intern Ishiguro has been sleeping with his attending Sensei Sakuma for the past year. Their intensely physical relationship is all Ishiguro ever considered, but Sakuma thinks feelings should be involved as well. 6-7)Refrain Smile, Sweet Words in the Middle of the Night- Aizawa can't seem to stop watching artist Shima, that he always sees sketching in the subway station. Shima's gentle smile he gives, even to strangers captivates Aizawa, so he finds himself standing up for the boy in an argument.

A collection of 5 short stories: 1-5) Honey Baby - Already wise to the world and yet still naive to love, 14-year-old Aizawa struggles for affection from the one he loves, his 27-year-old teacher, Tachibana. - mochi*mochi 6) S - Junya and Kaoru have an understanding; they have sex with no strings attached. But nothing is as easy as it seems. - PresenceDear

1-3) Your Story I Have Known High-school student Matsumoto Haato has fallen in love with his abusive mother's ex-boyfriend, yakuza Shibusawa, who was nice to him in the past. When he has nowhere left to go he turns to the gruff but kind older man. A three chapter love story that details the changing relationship between the two men over the years. 4) Sauté d'oignon When two people are together, the sweetness and the spiciness of love are the greatest flavors. High school student Negi and Tama have been together since elementary school, and now Negi is ready to move their relationship to a new level, but Tama's still unsure... 5) Koe ga Todoku no Nara (If the Voice Reaches) Shouta is constantly getting in fights, but despite that, he's a nice guy. One day, while saving someone from some bullies, a weirdo samurai guy shows up and tells him he's haunting him. Now Shouta must deal with this constant spiritual companion... and all the emotions that come with him! 6) Kami-sama no me wo nusunde Narasaki still vividly remembers the day in high school when his friend confessed to him, and his heartless response. Years later when he is confessed to by another guy, he's determined to give Wakatsuki the chance he didn't give his friend. But is he seeing the man in front of him, or just reliving the past?

A series of short oneshots.

Yoshino was happily anticipating the arrival of a new worker in his office, but it turned out to be the annoying Hashimoto. Yoshino quickly got tired of Hashimoto's excessive touching, home-made lunches, and stalker-like behavior. But one day, due to some strange circumstances, they spent the night together! Haiji-style strange love!

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...

Fujima Taisei is a high schooler who had grown up spoiled by the people around him ever since he was little because of his pretty face. In his pleasant school life, there was only one time that had become the only stain in his life, when a student named Okachi Machi, whom Taisei had grown close to in order to get others' attention, had told him that actually he had never been his friend at all. Now Taisei wants revenge. What will happen these two?!

Ryou Nakamura moves in to his new life and apartment and spots two men kissing and he's too intrigued to look away. After getting into college, Ryou is finally learning to discover who he really is and who he really likes. We begin Miyamoto Kano's Flowers, filled with love triangles and coming-of-age tales today. From Hochuuami Also contains extra story "MIssing" From Baka-Updates: When Ryou moves into a new apartment block, his neighbour Makoto makes no secret of the fact that he likes men, and Ryou is forced to confront the secret doubts he's always had about his own sexuality. Things get complicated when Makoto's history with the other resident of the building, Nanno, results in jealousy, tension, and love triangles all around.

1) Because I'm A Boy Yoh is in love with his childhood friend, Tomoki, who is training to be a Shinto priest. Yoh curses the fact that he was born a guy... and his lovesick heart can't take much more! 2) Shape Of Love 3) Ropes of Love 4) Lion on Friday 5) Sheep and Bandage 6) Rain of Love 7) Show Me 8) Candy and Whip

1. Aimai na Kankei (Ambiguous Relationship) Satoru, a single businessman, had lived alone since high school. One rainy night, Satoru picks up a high-school male stranger and give him shelter. Little does Satoru know that this high-school boy might be his dream filled escapade. After all... 2. Yasashiku Toraete (Capture Gently) In this sequel to Aimai na Kankei businessman Satoru is living with his highschool lover, Reiji. Reiji's brother is trying to convince him to come home. Will Satoru be able to hold onto him, or is letting him go the right thing to do? 3. Itsuwari no Daishou (False Compensation) When teenager Mahito sees his father and his father's secretary Kazaoka having sex, Kazaoka is sure that Mahito hates him. But then Mahito's father dies and he takes over the company and Kazaoka! 4. Man On Oono will do anything to get Nagumo by his side. 5. Kodomo Ijou Otona Miman (More than a Kid, Less than an Adult) 15 year old Kotarou still goes to his childhood pediatrician when he's sick. Or does he have another motive? 6) Sweet Restraint Atsushi's father's company is in trouble and Fukami will help, but only if he gets Atsushi. 7. Miracles Don't Happen When Oosuga's internship is up the salary man Andou who Oosuga's been lusting after invites him to his place for the night. Oosuga's in heaven, but then Andou gives him money?! 8. Mijuku na Kareshi (Inexperienced Boyfriend) Continuation of Miracles Don't Happen.

When Miyagi, the head of a well-established Japanese restaurant, is seduced by Kasuga, a chef-in-training visiting from a sister restaurant, the next day and every day after invites continuous sexual advances! Even as he struggles to resist Kasuga's proposals, what will happen as Miyagi becomes moved by Kasuga's unwavering attempts?!

From Half-Baked Scanlations: 1) Koi wo Shimashou (Let's make Love) Management consultant Kobayashi uses his work to pick up younger men who catch his eye. Unfortunately, on his latest project he finds himself stuck with morose middle-aged manager Chief Araki. Kobayashi's initial horror develops into a professional respect that inspires him to use his easygoing charm to strike up an unlikely friendship. 2) Koi wo Kanjite 3) Dirt Caught up in a bank robbery, middle-aged branch manager Nishio is engaged in a battle of wills with lead robber Kazuya: a laidback macho thug who knows his personal details and has a weakness for older men. 4) Ano Koro ni Modorenai 5) Mune Ippai no (Wholehearted) Section Chief Shingo's stress at work is spilling over into his private life. A cheerful security guard enters his life, but even he finds Shingo's violent mood swings too much to handle. 6 Tsurete Itte Kure 7) Memorial Day 8) Manga Lesson

From Moi-xRyu Scanlations: In a room lie the two real brothers, the 17-year-old Kuruto and the 15 year old Enishi. —This is the good night kiss— They have been together since they were small. It was a natural thing for them to spend time together but that is slowly starting to change. The day the relationship between the two of them becomes awkward is when Kuruto returns home after a long time. The brothers attitude towards each other are so different and suddenly Kuruto tells the younger brother “Don’t think of saying you love me again”…?

From Attractive Fascinante : Our cute Pochi [popular nickname for dogs in Japan] is always following our Math senpai around. For so many years, will he finally get an answer for his unrequited love?

Story of landscape gardener Ono Hiroshi, 29 years old (187cm) and tax office worker Kumedera Katsuya, 27 years old (154cm). Kumedera met Ono while he was attending the Free Municipal Tax Consultation. As Ono was totally his type, he called out to him, and after discussing tax matters, he invited him to go out for drinks. After a one-night stand or so they thought, they began dating. We follow their relationship with aggressive seme Kumedera, who insists that Ono is his "WOMAN", and goes as far as treating him as one, (even though both admitted being gay). On the other hand, we have Ono who can't seem to be able to refuse anything to his dear lover, especially when it comes to sex!!!

Collection of short stories including: 1) When businessman Masaya runs into his lover from high school, Kobayashi, he's very happy. But Kobayashi's not interested in picking up where they left off. 2)End of the first story. 3)When an important project comes up at work Kitagawa must work together with Okano, even knowing that the newcomer may take his job. But Okano is after another sort of prize... 4) Four page short of Okano and Kitagawa. 5)Unrealized Love- After confessing to his boss Kanzaki, Matsuda can't face him. 6)Teach me about Love (Koi wo Oshiete) 7)Unbridled Happiness 8)Secret Love

From Nakama: Three men bearing tattoos are Peony Katagi, Buttercup Mutou, and Mad Shark Nogami. They are all involved in some way with mystery man Kubota. Is there salvation for these men who live on the underside of society? In the final part of the tattoo series, "Everyone's Song," forty-two pages drawn specifically for the occasion, all the stories come to a conclusion. Two extra stories are included in this collection. In ‘Spring Love’, the object of a man's one-sided love turns into a vengeful spirit every night and visits him. "Dream's Guidance" has also been added to this special collection.

A tale of two brothers who travel far and wide end up lodging with a cafe owner. We learn of the strange things that go 'bump' in the night in a cemetary as well as the love that binds individuals together. by KittenCeleste

From Fantasy Shrine: The beautiful yet aloof Midori and the very outgoing Takahiro are college friends. One day, during a drinking party, Midori discovers the shocking truth that he’s actually gay from the observant Soejima-senpai. However, that doesn’t change Midori’s feeling of wanting to be with Takahiro. Besides the main story, this book also collects the extra chapter, “At Last, It Is Love”.

Everybody has a protection spirit. Their behavior has a direct influence on the person they protect. For instance, if protection spirit A falls in love with protection spirit B, then host of A will fall for host of B (synchronized effect). Karin has Hiriji as a protection spirit and that's why he doesn't have friends. It all changes when Karin has a little incident and gets help from his sensei (teacher), Takatsugu, who's protection spirit is Nagi. Sensei is the school nurse and can see, hear, and touch protection spirits and (the same as Nagi) was a playboy 'till he meet Karin (Hiriji).

From Attractive Fascinante: Sanada Shizuru is in love with his nii-san and he wants Yumio Youji to be the replacement. Will Yumio accept it so easily?