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To fulfill their life long dream, Ezakike Shuu's parents left for Africa, leaving him in charge of his younger brothers. However, growing up without parents' guidance, the Ezakike brothers are often ill-treated and looked down upon. In order to protect his brothers, Shuu devotes his life to raise them filled with happy memories. However, a fated meeting with his new homeroom teacher would turn his life upside down... From Baka-Updates: This series is on hiatus in origin country.

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

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...?

Collection of One Shots: Chapter 1: Gen was lying bruised and bloodied on the sidewalk when Kiba found him. The two became friends after that. One day Gen was surprised to find out the girl he was sleeping with was Kiba's ex, but hearing about his friend became an obsession as Gen picked up more and more of Kiba's "leftovers"... Chapter 2: Escalation Chapter 3:

A collection of short stories: 1. Only You Accused of being a molester, Mochizuki gets saved by the gentlemanly Nagakura, and their friendship begins... 2. Only One Following his divorce and subsequent loss of his apartment, Mochizuki moved in with Nagakura though they've barely been together for two weeks. A problem soon arises when Nagakura's colleague, Hayami, appears on the scene. Apparently Hayami is an ex-student of Mochizuki's. Just why has his appearance caused a sudden rift between the two lovers? 3. The Gentle Distance Having grown up with a pair of brothers from next door, he slowly discovers his attachment to the younger brother... Could it be love? And what is this niggling feeling he feels for the older brother? 4. Mousou Prize! (The Delusionary Prize!) Shino has quite a crush on his cute tutor Akio. Akio promises Shino a reward if he can do well on his mock exams but what kind of reward is the student expecting? Will the tutor be forced to pay up? 5. 17-sai no Paradox (A 17-Year-Old Paradox) Kuroe is annoyed by his always-smiling teacher, Mizushiro. "So you treat all your students equally? So annoying!" Kuroe passes his boiling point and decides to take action in this ardent and thrilling school romance. 6. Extras Mizushiro tries to get Kuroe to say those magic words.

Ryou Jinnou is the chairman of a big company. Having succeeded his late father very young, he’s bored to death... And he chooses as a hobby the summoning of a demon with which he decides to have fun, whether the demon likes it or not! Ryou and Belial thus form a contract, which states Belial has to grant Ryou three wishes, whatever they may be...

MISTER MERMAID: On a full moon night, Subaru - a merman - coincidentally saved a man who sank into the ocean. After that, in order to see that man again, Subaru traded off his tail for a pair of legs and came to the surface to find Tatsuki - the man's name. Despite of his throbbing feet and his lost voice, Subaru was happy to be able to stay by Tatsuki's side. However, his happiness soon faded away when he found out the reason why Tatsuki was at the bottom of the ocean that day. FUJI NO YAMAI (side story): Byakuya had an incurable undying illness, which means he couldn't die. Gin, his best friend, made a promise that he would take care of Byakuya until death and the promise had been kept for 16 generations. However, Gin the Sixteenth had no intention of making babies for the next generation; instead, he kept his promise with Byakuya in a way that none of the previous Gins had done.

1) Dreamy Pavilion Like the famous Chinese beauty he played on the stage in the Peking opera "Farewell My Concubine", Hien longed for a love worth dying for. Will Seijo, a foster son of an eunuch, fulfill Hien's wish? 2) Harem for Two Upon founding their nation, Genko-sama suddenly declared of building his own harem, what will Josei do? 3-4) Resigned Decision Comedic one about a yakuza-wannabe and a policeman. 5) Pavilion of Destruction Prequel oneshot of the merchant Saimon (Cimen in this manga) of Kinpeibai Kinden Honoo no Kuchizuke

Collection of short stories about a young uke with a dominant older seme. Contains violence and extremely graphic non-consensual and consensual sex. -Ayato -Shino -Haru no Mae (Before Spring) -Mitsugekki (Honeymoon Season) -Sakura Iro no Ato (Cherry Blossom Colored Scar) -Sakana no Me (Eyes of a Fish) -Fusou (Frivolous) -Natsu no Fuukei (Summer Scenery)

Consists of two parts - Elysion no Oto (Sound of Elysion), and Elysion no Tobira (Door of Elysion). Elysion no Oto: Gilbert Lorenz knows that he will never be able to obtain the heart of an emotionless man like Sudou Kouichi. Ever since he was a child, he was loved for nothing but his music; it was as if it triggered a myseterious passion in people's hearts. At Kouichi's request, Gilbert decides once again to play the violin which he had long since given up, unable to refuse the request of the man he loves. But after hearing the sound of Elysion, Kouichi is enraptured by Gilbert's music, so much that he not only wants to dominate Gilbert's heart, but his very being... taken from bliss website

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.

By Backlash67: While handing out flyers in the park for an art exhibit, Hideaki Kaoru meets a tall handsome young boy. The young boy, Kitamura Shin, immediately asks Kaoru to be his boyfriend. Kaoru refuses; he claims he doesn’t want to have a relationship with someone younger than him especially a high schooler because they would not have anything in common and lack maturity. Kaoru further states he isn’t interest in males. However, once Kaoru notices a bracelet that Shin wears which Shin claims is very important to him and from an unrequited love; Kaoru can’t help but become agitated with himself for being jealous of Shin’s secret crush. Can Kaoru overcome his prejudices against having a younger lover and develop a mature relationship with Shin?

I love him so much, but I can't confess! Or let him find out. And now he thinks I hate him?!

At the young age of 30, Arisawa Riku was already an obstinate father. But did being raised strictly send his high school-aged son, Tomoki, down the path of homosexuality?! “I forbid it, Tomoki!” However, Tomoki and Naoya-sempai will fight for the sake of their love! This theatrical romance takes place in the noisy living room of the Arisawa household.

Welcome to Paradise! ~ Meet Saizou, Nao, Yuuki and Reiji, 4 guys who couldn’t be less like each other but for one thing they have in common: a love for gaming. Frequently they gather at the arcade, Game Paradise and indulge in not only games, but also their growing fondess for each other. ;) What does the future hold in store for these young men? Will they find that “LOVE’ is the most exciting game of all? X3 ~from Bitter Sweet

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?

Be careful what you ask for in life, you just might get it! Mamoru and Natsu are now dating after a long courtship. But just because they're finally together doesn't mean they can live happily ever after. Watch how things unfold between them and their friends at the university in this story of youth, friendship and (boys) love.

At his brother's wedding, Fumiya sees Mitsugu for the first time in six years. With their complicated history, and Mitsugu's feelings for Fumiya's brother, they have a lot to hash out. ~Baka-Updates

From Bliss: Tanaka who works as a station attendant has an odd aversion to being touched. When a businessman, Doujima, find out about his affliction, he teases him about it. Though Tanaka hate the feeling of touching other, he can't help but feel strangely attracted to Doujima...

From Blissful Sin: After stomach cramps land Muramachi Koharu in a bed at the nurse’s office on the very first day at his new school, he suddenly wakes up to find himself on the landing just before the roof door. And there’s a student he doesn’t know sitting right next to him! “Where am I? Who are you?” The student says he’s one year Koharu’s senior and leans closer and closer to him…! He pushes Koharu down… And suddenly kisses him! A romantic comedy that tells the story of the faithful yet stupid senpai Oosugi and Koharu, a transfer student who’s too nice to say no. ♥

Tougo confesses to his love of two and a half years Riku. Never thinking that the love would be reciprocated. Though, a question bothers him. If this was a movie, this would be the perfect point for the credits to roll and he'd rather they stay in this moment...than face an uncertain future. This drives him towards actions that he could later regret. Follow Tougo's and Riku's love.

Shibata Mitsuru has finally found a new job but he didn't anticipate that the head of that company will be Iwaki Jouji, the person he fell in love with 8 years ago but Iwaki doesn't even know he exist or did he?

Compilation of short stories: 1) 1000 Years, I Love Hakua is sent into the mountains by the village to kill a ferocious tiger that has been attacking villages. The tiger, mistaking him for a girl, drags Hakua into the mountains to become his mate. Love soon blossoms as Hakua must teach this half human creature the meanings of his new found emotions. 2) 1000 Years, I Love Extra Their love going strong, Hakua decides to go back to the village. Naturally Youko tags along and runs into some trouble in the human world. 3) Lying Words Honest Kiss A slave merchant Kouhaku steals a beautiful boy Enji to sell him to a public house. Little did he know that the boy wouldn��™t mind at all. 4) Fallen Warrior A doctor��™s apprentice Suiki finds a wounded samurai in the forest and takes him to his home to treat. The samurai Genka is really bad-tempered and the boy has bad history with samurai. 5) The Flower of Love Story about an artist Sekka and a beautiful boy Joka he saves who later comes to serve as his model. 6) The Path of Pure Love