TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

Fukami Rei is making the switch from modeling to acting, and getting a part in a drama with his idol Agawa Ryuuji is a dream come true. But admiration for Ryuujis acting isn the only reason Rei wants to get closer to the older man...

From Fantasy Shrine: “Your flowers are lifeless!” accuses the world-famous flower artist, Hikawa Naoki. Facing such merciless criticism, Kaede, heir of the prestige Akizuki flower arrangement school, has never been more humiliated in his life. Thinking his younger twin, Momiji, is more blessed with love and talents, Kaede reluctantly agrees to go to Hikawa for inspiration. However, under the elegant, masterful instruction of Hikawa, is a lesson of love disguised in seduction! And Kaede’s body and heart are awakened by love and desire…!?

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.

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!?

Kaname lost his older brother Souta in an accident, too young to die at seventeen. They are so different from each other that the only thing common between them is a book written by Tsujiura Ryousuke. What happens when Kaname meet Tsujiura-san, the author both brothers respect and admire, after Souta’s funeral?

A young man, Hanabishi Nao who is blessed with the phenomenal capability to sense the coming danger, was employed to work for Takashino Kazusa as a bodyguard, the son of a prosperous family. Nao, however isn't suited for such a job due to his adorable looks. Instead of treating Nao like a defender, Kazusa thinks of making Nao his "pet". But just what kind of "pet" is Nao? Submissive? Domineering?

From Fantasyshrine: Passionate love that burns the body!! Also included raving, popular ninja series “Kirigakure no Koi”!! Story 1) "Ai no Konseki - Yajuu Gunsou to Aigan Guni" Army physician, Misono, was stationed in the southern frontline when he first met the wild Sergeant Kizaki. One day, the infirmary was bombed and Misono wouldn’t have survived if not for Kizaki. However, while Misono was delirious with malaria fever and shock, Kizaki preyed on him! Story 2) "Kirigakure no Koi" (Love in the Dense Fog) Rookie ninja Mozu was entrusted with a dangerous mission-- to assassinate his master's master, the rumored ninja defector, Tobimaru! To help Mozu with this impossible mission, his master, Kirimaru, must teach Mozu how to lure Tobimaru with sex!

From Attractive Fascinante: Sensei rejected Fuji when Fuji confessed to him on graduation day. After that, Fuji always visited sensei and they still went out together. Sensei realized his feelings gradually and hoped to start afresh with Fuji. However, Fuji couldn’t believe it. But when Sensei’s ex-lover, Namiki, came back and wanted to reconcile with Sensei, both Sensei and Fuji found that they could no longer hide their own feelings anymore.

When Sugimoto is reunited with an elementary school classmate in front of their apartment, he can't help but be puzzled by their encounter. Did Senoo always act like that? Meanwhile, Sugimoto is also at a crossroads with his job as a hair salon assistant. Slowly, their lives become intertwined, in the apartment they both call home.

From Nakama: I, Shouta, was permitted to embrace gentle-smiled, popular bartender Aoi only at times when Aoi felt like it. Why is it that despite the deep caresses and intense invitation, he doesn't try to feel good himself? I continue to be tossed about by Aoi, who is full of riddles, but... I want to give you love that binds to the inside of your heart, not just your body.

When Haruhi was 10 he lost his parents in a car wreck. He went to live with relatives, but was always lonely. Now he is 17 and looking for his benefactor, the man who sent him a monthly allowance, and more importantly, kind and caring letters for those 7 years. When he finds him, and insists they should live together, Kaga isn't entirely amenable to the idea, and claims Haruhi would be in danger. Exactly why is that so? What does Kaga do when he disappears for days at a time?

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

A childish student, Shirou carries a torch for his teacher, Oka. Masami, a good friend of Shirou's, who has cherished him like a brother, is confronted by Ryuuji, another friend of them, concerning his true feelings for Shirou. Masami and Ryuuji conclude a gentlemen's agreement, in which either of them cannot hit on Shirou. Ryuuji orders Masami to substitute and take care of his sexual desire instead of Shirou.

For Fujimiya who is a very competent guy at the company, Yuuki, a grandson of the Chairman of the Board has been his longtime rival. Yuuki bears away all girls around Fujimiya, so Fujimiya has been "unskilled at love" yet. Yuuki asks Fujimiya to take care of his "pride and joy", Shuuta Takahashi during Yuuki's overseas business trip of half-year. Shuuta was a playmate of Yuuki and has no experience of working at office but is very eager to become an accomplished office worker to help Yuuki. Fujimiya is moved by Shuuta's enthusiasm and teaches Shuuta personal computer after his working. Fujimiya can not help loving Shuuta when he drinks too much at the party and is looked after tenderly by Shuuta. But when Yuuki returns he is not all that happy with how the things evolved between Fujimiya and Shuuta... Also includes a short story with the junior high school students Tamura and Mikami from Love Trivia before they become quiz game partners.

After Umashika Distribution's skilled salesman Aikawa Mitsuru, confessed to his truck driver kouhai, Takahashi Youji, it was supposed to be the strat of their bright love life. However, with the sudden transfer notice, what will aikawa do?! With pure determination and sake of love, somthing will be done for their happy and romance filled love life!

Katsuragi and Aoba are not exactly what you might call the best of friends; in fact, Aoba can't stand his colleague and it's all because Katsuragi seems to get everything he wants. Now, Aoba wants to apply for the Student Council, but he has a problem: he needs the recommendation from an active member of the commitee and Katsuragi is his last hope. Will Aoba be willing to pay the price for that? Prequel to: HOUKAGO MEN'S HAREM

From Fantasyshrine: Even though the President of the Student Council, Aoyagi, isn’t much of a fighter, he still sets to bust any troublemakers in school. It’s a good thing that he can always rely on his strong and dependable kouhai, Hayami, the Treasurer of the Student Council, to watch his back. Until one day, Hayami drew him close and demanded, “I want to embrace you”…!?

After a stranger named Akio pays off Takuma's debt, Takuma finds himself working in Akio's shop, only to realize it's a host club. Takuma believes it's impossible for him to entertain women in such a way, but with proper guidance from Akio, he decided to do his best as an amateur host. Then one day, as Takuma tries to be more intimate with a customer in order to become a better host, Akio attacked him and said, "Do you want to sleep with someone that badly?" Read on to see out what unfolds between these two men in this gorgeous love story.

From Attractive Fascinante: Chiharu and Mahiru, the cute twins, are childhood friends with Akira. Chiharu has decided to protect his “princess” Akira since then. However, Akira became a gorgeous prince when they started high school and somehow, he seems closer to Mahiru instead. After finding out his own feelings, will Chiharu pursue his own happiness or will he give his blessings to Akira and Mahiru? Note: Very small hinted incest, is never really confirmed, but is in there. Just a warning for people who don't wish to read such subjects.

From Shinmakoku Scanlations: Kaoru is frustrated. He's just been dumped, again. And it's all because he could never express his feelings properly. What's wrong with him? What should he do? Feeling all alone and restless, he strolls into a gay park and meets... a cat. Youhei is a straight guy, and younger than Kaoru. But something in Kaoru moves his heart, reminding him of a cat, the feline species he's so in love with! Can he capture Kaoru's heart, the abandoned cat?

Kousuke has a guardian spirit named Sakura who tries to help him with his crush on the reserved Haruno. They may have help from an unexpected ally, Haruno's guardian spirit, Yuri.

After the break-up with his girlfriend, Kou is left very upset, which is when he meets Akio, Mai's brother. The two of them don't exactly hit it off, but there's a strange kind of attraction that keeps drawing them together. (from Aarinfantasy website)

C1 and 2, we'll see our lovely Matsuoka taking care of his cute roommate, Oono. C3 and 4, what does Natsu want from the twins? How does he intend to cleanse the melancholy from the younger twin's heart? Please note that C3 is quite sadistic. Get some tips on the 101 ways of doing it on the dentist chair from Kiyomura sensei and his patient, Takamiya in C5. And finally, learn about the right ways of using a bottle and positioning in C6. 1-2. Tsukiyo no Fushigi 3-4. Melancholy 5. An Appointment Only For You 6. Extreme

From Girls' Generation Scanlations: Eri is careful to hide his true character. As luck would have it, one of the new teacher assistants under his care is Motou, an old student from his past. What will Eri do, faced with those candid eyes? Thus begins the tale - spanning over years - of a romance between a faithful teacher assistant and a masquerading teacher. In the same cram school, love is budding between Motou's hardworking friend, Izumi, and another awkward teacher named Makino. Their story is told in "Together".