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Chihiro is the heir to Tsurumaruya, an old, well-established Japanese confectionary. He is secretly in love with Katsumi, a childhood friend, who is also the manager of the store. His feelings for the over-protective Katsumi keep growing, but Katsumi wants to fulfill the last wish of the previous owner and live his life as the manager. With the two of them unable to connect their feelings, Chihiro is asked to go to Tokyo by an important customer. The lives of the master and manager are bound by family tradition. In addition to this popular series is a story about a nephew who suddenly ends up living with President Mori and two new stories.

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 Peccatore Sanctuary]: Tohru is confused and in deep trouble. After the 'thing' with Takafumi - a senior high student, Tohru can't get him out of his head. Tohru swore that he will wait until Takumi is legally an adult he will not do 'H things' (perverted things) with him. However, both are finding it hard to keep their urges under control...this is when the line between boy and man becomes conveniently blurred... (Sequal to Suki to Kirai bo Kyoukaisen)

Aikawa Masumi, who is about to be married, coincidentally met with the famous florist, Ryouke Takahisa, when he was buying a wedding bouquet. Even though Takahisa seemed like a pleasant guy, Masumi had a feeling that something was wrong. A few days later, after visiting Takahisa with his girlfriend, Yumiko, Masumi went back for a forgotten item and the unexpected happens, Masumi was taken forcefully by Takahisa. While Takahisa violated him, he told him, "Only you I will never forgive" What was the meaning behind his words...?

1-4) Furue Tsumore Shiawase no Hana Yuuri has always been attached to his childhood friend and neighborhood Onii-san; Aki. With a certain fondness for his friend, he enrolls in the same college where Aki is working as a lecturer. Yuuri immediately falls into the position of Aki's personal caretaker and not before long, he comes to realize that there is more to their relationship than he understands. Furue Tsumore Shiawase no Hana is a story of the delicate balance between friendship and love. 5 & 8) The Trembling Flower of Happiness Aki and Yuuri is trying to come to terms with their relationship and where to draw their lines. Not scanlated. 6) Shake Continuation of chapter 5 of Koi no Shizuku. Not scanlated. 7) Extra The academics go on an onsen trip. Not scanlated.

Andou gets an envelope passed to him in class that contains an erotic picture belonging to Kagaya Jin, the mysterious half French transfer student. A short, bittersweet tale from the Meiji era.

Keeping their promise, Koga meet Iku-sempai up in Highschool after a short separation. Now, closer than before, Iku starts realizing a hidden feeling of his and struggle to keep it there, hidden. Koga on the other hand aim to prove that he adores Iku to the point of strong love. In the mist of love confusion, Iku treats Koga very meanly, this is because Iku want his feelings to be hidden from Koga, yet at the same time annoyed with the fact that Koga has yet to realize his feelings. Oh my, this is really a tough journey for Koga to Capture the Prince!

1) Lovers on a Desert/Peaceful Island The little rich boy, Hiroshigu, went on board a fishing boat out of curiosity as well as for the fun of it. However, he was swept off by waves and ended up on a deserted island with the bodyguard he hated most - Miyakawa! 2) Lift Akasaka is on his way to a very important meeting when the elevator gets stuck! But he's not alone: Ozawa is stuck with him, and he seems to know Akasaka... 3) Love on a Storm Mountain Rickshaw driver Hayate was educated about the town by the beautiful Kei, who he first saw dressed as a woman! But Kei is keeping a secret from Hayate... 4) The Gaze That Never Wilts Itou-sensei just recently transferred to the all girl's school, only to have fellow teacher Tanaka confess to him in public! Tanaka is determined to win Itou over, but Itou just wants to live a quiet life, especially after what happened six years ago at the boys school he used to work at. 5) The Return of the Desert Island 3 page short about Hiroshigu and Miyakawa. 6) Housekeeper Tomioka's Diary 4 page short about Hiroshigu's housekeeper following him to Miyakawa's place.

The bright spot in Futaba's lonely childhood was Yuki, a pretty boy who helped him when he was lost and would magically appear to relieve his tears. One day, Futaba, sad at his parents continual neglect runs away and asks Yuki, "Do you hate me too?" Yuki responds with a kiss and then disappears. Years later his father announces that his brother, Kazuyuki, from a previous marriage will be living with them. Yuki has returned to Futaba but the gentle and kind boy of the past has been replaced by a cold and beautiful stranger.

From Nakama: One day, a couple who have been dating for a good while, decide to spice it up with role-play. In order to break down their old patterns using role-playing, cosplaying apparel has been procured – and what a cute policeman short shorts and maid skirt costume set it is! Can the perverted policeman and the rugged, manly maid reaffirm and recapture love through beating hearts and coyness!?

Kouya is a brilliant, yet antisocial, research student at a medical university. He has no need for friends and brushes off even the gentle fellow student Rei, who admires him. But Rei's not the only one interested in Kouya, professor Katase started to make his move and there are very bad rumours about him...

Mari Kudoh and his partner Yoichi call themselves 'handymen'. If it needs doing, these guys'll get it done. That's about to change, though. Miyuki (Mari's little brother and Yoichi's lover) asks the two men for a favor: stop the groper who's been hasseling his best friend, Yu Kaitoh. But when Mari lays eyes on the beautiful Yu, he falls for him. Seeing as the handymen's next job involves smearing pretty little Yu's reputation, that's definetly not a good thing.

1) No.99: Ningen Omocha The Marquis Banford and his wife die in tragic circumstances leaving Graham, their butler, with the heavy burden of raising their sole heir, Leonard. Leonard is young and Graham chooses to raise him in a selfish and unrestrained manner. Anything he wishes, his butler will grant. One day Graham returns to the castle with another rare toy for his master. The 99th toy to be presented to Leonard. A human toy. 2) Ougon Shima (The Golden Island) On an island where young boys are building a wing for a giant crow, two boys deal with their feelings for each other. 3) Ou to Majin to Mahoutsukai (The Prince, the Devil and the Wizard) Long ago, in a country called Arabia, a beautiful young man stole a mirror from a magician. There is a catch, however; this mirror possesses the power of the devil and whoever holds it will face a life of misery. What will happen when a young magician tries to steal the mirror back?

Mizuki has just lost his job. Without money or a place to live, Mizuki has no choice but to stay with his older brother in his company dorm room. Since non-employees are not allowed in the dorm, Mizuki must live there in secret, like a house cat. At first Mizuki is intimidated by his older brother's roommate, Toru, but seeing a softer side of Toru changes his opinion. Toru starts to treat Mizuki with kindness, but Mizuki wants to become more than just a pet companion.

From Echochi Scans: Kikuchi woke up one fine morning to a message from his ex-girlfriend telling him that she was seeing someone else. Having to go to work after such a crappy experience, he was faced with his uni friend, Sera’s boyfriend, Akaboshi who was also his adorable student. Usually Akaboshi’s rather stoic and aloof but in front of Sera, he just brimmed with so much happiness. Sadly, Sera harboured a secret that will threaten their relationship and poor Kikuchi, being Sera’s good friend, knew about it is caught in between. It didn’t help that Kikuchi’s falling for his student too…

The handsome and cool Arisaka has always been unapproachable. Natori attends the same university as Arisaka and is in the same class with him, so he always gets jealous every time he sees Arisaka talking happily with Professor Shima. Natori is always secretly thinking, “How I hope that he could smile at me that brightly!"

1-4) Two teachers having the same surname causes a lot of confusion on campus, but what one overhears could cause the other's demise. 5) Kawahara is sponsoring Tooru, a poor artist. Do his feelings go beyond friendship? 6) Asami's stern boss Oonoki is always scolding him. But after drinking one night Asami sees a new side to him, a very sexy one. But Oonoki doesn't remember anything when he drinks! Will Asami be able to resist the temptation? 7) Extra for another story about Katsuragi and Sayama. Baka-update

Suzuhara Jan is a new college student determined to devote himself to his studies. But a chance meeting with handsome professor Aoyama and discovery of the "Game to Win the Professor's Heart" become a distraction. Though he can't seem to stay away from Aoyama, the game may be impossible to win...

During the Edo era, as the successor of a famous store, Seijirou was publically considered as a total playboy; but secretly, he's keeping an eye on the school's teacher, Toshinoshin. Under the pressure of his family and a forced omiai, he confesses to Toshinoshin- but he never expected that Toshinoshin was actually a wolf in sheep's clothes! Chapter 1: Shibararetai Chapter 2: Iroasobikoi no Hajimari Chapter 3: Time after school Chapter 4: Sweet Life Chapter 5: You&Me, started in summer Chapter 6: You&Me, looking at each other in winter Extra: You&Me, smiling in spring

From Attractive Fascinante: After his parents passed away, Aizawa Kyouichirou, a middle third year high schooler, rented out the 6LDK apartment in the form of room sharing as suggested by his guardian, Yagi Akira. The occupants were Rio Forest - a foreign college student, Mutou Keigo – a National Literature college student, Kawakami Shinji – a top host and Tachibana Jinpei – a workaholic. After they started to live with each other, they learned how to love and care for each other.

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: Honami Kairi's fate changes when he accepted an offer from an old man to work for a rich family as a housekeeper. The low-level job suddenly transforms into a wedding workout with his schoolmate, the foreign Royal Prince Shou...! It's a fairytale with a twist...

From Shinmakoku Scanlations : Shingakkou - Noli me Tangere - tells a story of Michael Levi. His father, mother and younger sister were murdered by people who seem to be members of a satanic cult. Michael and his twin brother Gabriel (or Gabby) were students in a Seminary. They heard rumors that the cult members were in the same school, so they returned back there and with the help of their fellow students and friends tried to uncover the mystery surrounding their family's deaths. But some things were better left in the dark.

1-5) Renai Jikaku Shoujou The beautiful, strong Agatsuma Tamaki has a weakness~ his kohai* (*junior in age or rank), Sawamura Kei, who simply just drives Tamaki up the wall by his mere existence. On one fateful night, Tamaki's guilty secret was discovered by no other than…! Will romance blossom between this wild but emotionally inept couple? 6) Kimi to Boku no Itsu Pobun Horiuchi has always been precognitive and his cousin always gave him a hard time for that. Now his bully of a cousin has to stay with his family temporarily and his ribbing doesn't stop. Oneshot also found in Saikou no Kimi 7) Afterword

1-6) Heita was secretly in love with his classmate, Komai, and was found out by the infirmary sensei, Tsuge. Tsuge threatened Heita, “If you want me to keep it a secret, you'd have to listen to me.” From then on, Heita lets Tsuge have his way with him. Soon, Heita found that his rationality could no longer restrain his own overwhelming urge and desire. Did he fall in love with Tsuge? 7) Untold Love A moment of kindness in a train station made Miyami Shigo pay attention to shy bespeckled Maki Shuuichi. But when they meet again, Maki doesn't remember Miyami, and is cold towards him. 8) Moonlight Melody Edgar Lockwood is a beautiful young man with light hair and porcelain skin, so he's a favorite object of affection at the all boy's school he attends. Problem is, Edgar is straight, and all this male attention is totally unwanted! He even has to have a bodyguard in the form of childhood friend/servant Dick Clay. When Edgar gets the bright idea to tell everyone they're dating to repel his admirers, it's the perfect solution to his problem... right? 9) A Certain Day in Winter Heita, Komai, Tsuge all end up at Imayasu's place for hotpot. Sure, why not.