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Collection of vignettes drawn over a period of several years, some of which belong together, some of which are oneshots: 1) ch1-3, 9 -- Say You Love Me- AKANE Ryuuichi loves professor HASUMI Akira's artwork, that's why he became his assistant. But he also love Professor Hasumi. 2) ch4 -- That's a Blue and Transparent Surprise (oneshot)- Hikari's body produces electricity, so he can't touch anything metal. His childhood friend, Ten, is always taking care of him. 3) ch5, 8 -- Welcome to the Clinic Room- Asashi Keiichi is a middle school doctor. Ichikawa Yuu is his cute and innocent student who has designs on his sensei. Chapter 8 takes place 10 years later when Ichikawa is all grown up. 4) ch6 -- Home (oneshot)- Touri's lover Seiji has been living with him for two years, but sometimes he just takes off for a month at a time. 5) ch7 -- Listen to the Sound of Rain (oneshot)- One rainy day, bookstore owner Yamamoto Fuku shares his umbrella with beautiful high school student Toya Kairi.

Chapters 1-4: Childhood friends Yukie and Kogawa are both in love with their other friend, Yamato.They relieve their unfulfilled sexual desire for Yamato by jerking each other off, but lately it seems they're progressing to something more serious... what will happen when Yamato finds out? Later on, a new guy enters the scene and he's also interested in one of the 3 friends. Will he be able to win his heart? chapters 5: Kichii, Akira and Akira's older brother are models for Boyfriend Grand Prix magazine. Kichii made an unfortunate bet with Akira- if Kichii can outrank Akira's brother in the magazine boyfriend ranking, Akira will be his slave. Until then Kichii will be Akira's slave. Who will win? And why is Akira so determined to see his big brother beaten? Chapter 6: Tamura Chisato sleeps with just about anyone if they say they like him. Even though Masashi is straight, he finds himself irritated with the way Tamura acts and tries to change his ways.

From Attractive Fascinante: Our Satou brothers are back! This time, it's the eldest brother, Satou Ryouhei, and Takahashi Jin, the cousin of the Takahashi brothers. Jin woke up one morning to find himself being eaten up by a hunk (Ryouhei) who was sleeping beside him. Even though Jin ran away, they met again during the brothers' gathering. Is it destiny?

Masahiro, who is a duke, has been studying abroad since he was young to learn about Western culture. Now he is teaching ballroom dancing/ettiquette and keeps getting strange looks from one of his students, Fukaya. He notices his interest even more when he's looking at Masahiro's portrait on a dance card/booklet and decides to seduce him. And the drama, intrigue, and treachery ensues.

Koushirou, a very handsome & wealthy young CEO, is given a "lucky cat" doll by his grandfather. When its little brass tag is touched, the doll-cat changes into a boy with cat ears and tail, who declares he will fulfill every wish of his new master. But Koushirou had no wishes because he is so perfect that he has realized everything by himself already...

Wakamiya and Anzai met five years ago during a basketball game. Impressed by his playing, Wakamiya continued to be inspired by Anzai, who he looked up to. Five years later, he finally manages to get into Anzai's elite university in the hopes of playing basketball with him, but by then Anzai wasn't playing anymore... from Vices and Devices

Naoya Koga should live alone because his parents transfers by the order of father's company before entrance examination. He already give up his pass directly on graduation but his parents hire very excellent & pass directly on graduation private teacher, Haruki Machida for their son. Haruki assures Naoya's direct pass of S univ because he has succeeded for 9 previous students and Naoya is the last one for his prize. They work hard but are flung down a challenge by Haruki's rival teacher who will make his student enter W univ. If Naoya fails to enter W univ, the rival can take Haruki! Naoya despairs but soon recovers because Haruki promises something if Naoya can pass W univ. Naoya studies hard but suffers from too strong sexual desire for Haruki. Then another rival appears. He was an ex-student of Haruki and says Naoya is too fool for Haruki. Naoya tries to fire Haruki but can not give up Haruki. Naoya asks Haruki to come back again. Naoya wonders "What is Haruki's *something?" and he can confirm it is "making love with Haruki". Naoya nearly rapes Haruki but can control his urge desperately. After passing W univ, Naoya knows Haruki can go to america by his prize. Naoya wonders he lets Haruki go to abroad or not... (from Slash-kun)

From Liquid Passion: An interesting look at Hikaru and Yuki after the events in Rules volume 3. This booklet was a special mail away item from Chara for purchasing Rules v1-3 as they were published. Whimsical story about Yuki and an alien (maybe)...

From Tsuyu: When the chair he fell in love with at first sight was purchased by someone else, Azumi becomes terribly drunk one night and is nursed back to health by an unknown man... and wouldn't you know it, it's the person who owns the chair, Takamiya Shinjin. The adorable, puppy-like Azumi is charmed by the sexually attractive Shinjin, and Azumi's battle of love commences! Connected to Ren'ai sousa .

Two students, one popular and the other an antisocial loner seemingly unconnected except by the window's reflection but looking past the surface perhaps they have more in common than either thought.

In the Doctor's Rule series: * Vol 1 - Doctor's Rule • Nakajima is called for backup at the hospital Kurata is working. When they were high school students, Kurata and Nakajima were lovers but Nakajima unilaterally forced a rule on Kurata to not have eye contact with him and he finally ran away from Kurata. On the other hand Nakajima realizes that his disquiet never disappears... • 2 students of an acting school are working part-time in Kurata's hospital. One aims at getting a wealthy man and Kurata gives him a ticket for a mixer where adult guys who like young boys will gather... • Because of their battle of ego, rival attorneys play a game where the loser must be a slave... • Angst between an elite career inspector and a detective under his jurisdiction. * Vol 2 - Amai Kusuri

Oneshot from Hizamazu Ai ni Kogareru Young chef is in love with the strict maitre'd.

Sagetsu is the only successor in the family of "Super-angels", beautiful heros of justice. He masks his identity and pretends to be an ordinary high school student, but one day a news photographer, Yousuke Zama takes a picture of him as Super-angel... Also contains a PWP side story about a boy who transforms himself to super hero by semen.

1) Don't Show Such a Sweet Face The morning after a drinking party, Okishima Naoki awakes in a strange bed, in a strange apartment, with a strange woman and a senior co-worker! In addition to that, he can't remember anything that happened...

[From Nakama] Trying to avoid being so popular with women, the legendary girl-magnet Takeuchi transfers to an all-boys school. Once there, he can’t help but wonder why Iida, who he’s known for a while, always eats his lunch early. At first he only thought him a little strange, but before he realized it, he found himself following him with his eyes all the time. The two become close by Iida sharing his bento. Being with the fun-loving Iida every day turns Takeuchi’s dull days into fun ones?! A series about the tantalizing love between a wholesome young man sharing his bento with a girl-magnet, a gorgeous masterpiece compilation including an extra, and one of the first pieces written in the name “Uchida Kaoru”!!

Typical school boy Shibutani has always had trouble staying interested in his girlfriends, but when mild-mannered Yoshizumi transfers to his class, his interest is strangely piqued. As Shibutani tries to get to know his new classmate, he finds Yoshizumi to be awkward and even hostile. Other delightfully-crafted stories include a high school boy with a bizarre mask fetish deeply in lust with his dentist; a boyfriend's jealously over the close relationship between his lover and a best friend; and a couple who are overtly pouting over who should be on top in the bedroom.

Room 202 - Kouno Natsu was Kouno first friend whom he got along after he changed schools. It is said that Natsu toys with his gullible friends and talks with all of the girls. Naturally he has no clue that Kouno wants to embrace him as his love. Until that Christmas day.... Room 203 - Kei & Naomichi At best Naomichi has been living 18 years, but has experienced various things in life. For example, the gasping voice of men that can be heard from the room next door (means Kouno & Natsu (^-^)). At the same time, his childhood friend and roommate, Kei, confessed to him. 1Kアパートの恋

Office worker Ubukata holds a secret admiration for Tsutsumi, but unreliable Ubukata doesn't think he has a chance with his super elite coworker. Until he finds out about Tsutsumi's secret problem...

A shape-shifter wolf who was once a human, but became a semi-immortal when his lover betrayed and murdered him; adopted an orphaned boy, who is now a young man. They travel together, exorcising evil spirits and demons. Trouble follows and finds them often, but they always manage to come out on the other side, pretty much intact.

Hiromu and Takaya have finally decided to take the plunge and move in together. Takaya, thrilled with the prospect of "newlywed" life pulls out all the stops in setting up house... unfortunately he makes some assumptions about who's going to be "the bride". When Takaya shows up one day with matching blue and pink cups; he thinks it's only natural that Hiromu get the pink one. But Hiromu's not too happy about being pidgeonholed as the girl in the relationship. Takaya, being the dopey well-meaning seme he is, misunderstands and brings a new gift to make up for the cup debacle... this time in blue...

Compilation of 3 short stories revolving around a pair of student.

Renji and Kenta are musicians, they meet each other thanks to the friendship between their bands. Each musician has different reasons to play, be it love for the music, a strong desire to surpass their fears on stage or even just for someone's approbation. While these bands are struggling to be known in such a competitive world, Kenta is struggling with a different problem in his love life; can he be a replacement for someone else? Description from Baka-Updates

Ikehata Shino was raised as a kuniochi, a fearless male ninja who uses sex to get information from men. Since he's a guy Ikehata never thought he'd use his skills, until he met the cool, handsome Andou. But no matter how hard he tries, Ikehata can't seem to get his man...

Ryu Sugahara's story collection has everything for the hormonal fangirl- pleasant art, ample sex scenes and cute characters. The titular story focuses on the relationship between Matsuoka and Nagase, two street-urchins who meet each other at the garbage-dump one day. Fluffiness abound with an occasional dose of angst.