TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

From Attractive Fascinante: Keita, a very popular high-schooler, couldn’t understand the reason he always get dumped in his relationships. However on the night his friend, Shuuji, returned to town, his virginity was taken away by him. After weekly smooching with Shuuji, Keita soon realised he was in love with him and confessed. Shuuji rejected him immediately. Why did Shuuji reject him even though they have feelings for each other? A collection of one-shots.

Affair is a collection of short stories from a manga-ka whose men ooze testosterone. Shuiko Kano has never been shy about portraying real adult relationships and while Affair is a bit more subtle than her usual fair, it is by no means an exception. Two high school friends reunite; two yakuza sons find they have more in common than shady business dealings; and the stakes get raised in a mahjong game after work. 1. Affair ~ the reunion of a senpai and his kouhei who still nurses a grudge. 2. My Dear Mad Dog ~ two Yakuza brothers 3. One Lucky Guy ~ two co-workers play a game of honor, luck and Mahjong 4. Love Machine ~ a uni student offers a fellow uni student driving lessons... 5. Erotic Affair - a humorous erotic extra of Affair

1-3) Gaten na Aitsu Main story is about a rich boy who is always harassed by his senpai. The guy who lives with his family witness him almost raped by his senpai... 4) Play Boys blues Prequel (P.B.B) This story takes place after Shinobu quits being a gigolo and before the actual P.B.B series. You do not have to read this before reading the series and vice versa. Shinobu and Jyusuke are still friends even though Shinobu quit being a gigolo. This is their story on how they became so close to each other...in more ways then one. (Summary by Karina) ~~~~~~~~ Note ~ Play Boy Blues, Gaten na aitsu, Kawaige, Stepping Stone, Punch Up! and Otonage. are loosely connected. [CJ]

From 'Mijuku na Kareshi' Summary (by torrentchan): Yet another great oneshot from the infamous Masara Minase! This oneshot is about Satoru, a single bussiness man whom had lived alone since high school. One rainy night, Satoru picked up a high school male stranger and give him shelter. Little does Satoru knows that this high school boy might be his dreamfilled escapade. After all... Note: There is also a follow up oneshot called 'Yasashiku Toraete (Capture Gently) According to MyAnimeList, this is part of a collection of one shots. The order goes like this: 1) Aimai na Kankei 2) Yasashiku Toraete; sequel to (1) 3) Itsuwari no Daishou (False Compensation) 4) Man On! 5) Kodomo Ijou Otona Miman 6) Sweet Restraint; (Amai Kousoku) 7) Miracles Don't Happen (Kiseki wa Okorenai) 8) Mijuku na Kareshi; extra to (7); (Childish Feelings; Immature Feelings)

Written by Aymie: Having fallen in love with a sick mortal, a vampire still strives to find love.

From Fantasy Shrine: Taking care of his homeroom teacher, Wakasa-sensei, the kindhearted Kakeru is the only person who knows the outwardly charismatic teacher is in truth, a bully! Whenever they are alone, Kakeru tries unsuccessfully to evade Wakasa’s advancements. However, Kakeru couldn’t help noticing Wakasa’s tenderness at unexpected moments. And then, at the start of the 3rd year in high school, a new teacher from Wakasa’s past and a new student arrive…

From Attractive Fascinante: Kijimuna, an Okinawan fairy who lives in a banyan tree. About the same height as a young kid, with reddish skin and hair. They will come down from the tree and do naughty things to humans at night. You’ll get happiness if you nurture it and the fairy will never betray you. Tomohisa bought a potted plant that comes with such a resident, Kite. When feelings gradually develop between them, Tomohisa’s senpai and ex-lover, Kazunori, wants to reconcile with Tomohisa. Will Kite try to stop it from happening or will he let Tomohisa choose his own happiness?

Daichi is a college student who has finally fulfilled his dream of moving out and living alone. However, the one who is waiting for him at Sakuranosaki Heights is a delinquent like a landlord?! Though her expression is scary, she is a landlord that is good at looking after others. Because of this, the otaku life Daichi has always dreamed of takes a step in an unexpected direction?!

Fumi is a 27-year-old office worker, who has lost her virginity in a traumatic way. Because of the trauma, she lacks confidence in her body. Her new boss makes a move on her aggressively. He tells her, your breasts are so soft like marshmallows and feel so good to touch. Fumi becomes more comfortable with her own body by his vigorous enticement

After encountering the betrayal of catching her fiance together with her younger sister, she accepted the blind CEO’s confession during her heartwrenching grief. However, she miscalculated in becoming his housemaid. Not only does she has to feed the delicate prince, but she also has to assist him in changing clothes and has to bring his bath towels to him. Moreover, she must hug him for him to fall asleep. When she tried to reclaim her freedom, he took advantage of his otherworldly handsome look by accusing her of mistreating a person with a disability.

"Let us pay tribute with flowers. Let us pay tribute to you." This is Est Em's earliest published work (VOSTOK circle) and follows how Yotsuba Group executives Namikawa and Hatori cope with the anticipation of Kira's next kill. Similar imagery was later used in "Corpse of the round table" of the author's 2008 book "Red blinds the foolish".

It's been a year since Toki lost his twin sister in an accident. Toki is still dealing with the pain, but while his parents are away on a trip, he must now also take care of his orphaned nephew, who hasn’t spoken a word since losing both of his parents. While Toki struggles to raise a child, his friend’s younger brother Chihiro, starts giving a helping hand. How will these 3 people become a temporary family?

Long ago, war broke out between the regions of Kanto and Kansai, splitting the country in two. Kansai became a vassal state of Kanto and developed characteristic advancements. However, with the decline of the government and the police force, crime ran rampant. Those criminals are called Akudama. This crime action story is set in a highly advanced, yet twisted society, and each Akudama has a different method of coping. The individual styles of each Akudama will collide as they finally assemble for one purpose. Publisher : Renta Comics

It’s been eight months since Kakurai, CEO of a preeminent domestic apparel enterprise, last had a vacation, when he meets a pickpocket. That pickpocket turns out to be a young man named Kei. Upon meeting Kei, with his sharp, rebellious eyes, Kakurai’s attracted to him, so he decides to take Kei along with him. At first, Kei acts like a wounded and cautious animal towards Kakurai, but then, seeing Kakurai’s mature behavior and sincere attitude, he begins to open his heart. Will the adult who has everything-social status, reputation, money, etc- finally be able to encounter his true love for whom he’d throw it all away?!

Yu and Ryo have been best friends since they were kids. Yu is not the most approachable guy, unlike Ryo, who is very popular. It doesn't really bother Yu that he's the outcast of the class, and he even admits that Ryo is the only person he feels comfortable talking to. But then, Ryo is asked to substitute for a player on the basketball team, meaning that he is not able to spend as much time with Yu... Yu is unhappy about this, and he cannot help but lash out at Ryo. Could Yu's extremely possessive feelings be something more? Is their relationship really just about friendship?

Yutaka works as a trainer at his father's boxing gym. In a dark alley one day, he runs into Kei, who fights off several thugs. Trying to help a young delinquent get off the street, Yutaka invites Kei to the gym. But Kei is no ordinary delinquent...

Ellen's beloved home is about to be sold. The prospective buyer is Max Vasilikos, the real-estate mogul. Ellen doesn't care how rich he is. She's not going to let him have her house. But Max turns out to be an incredibly attractive man. When he finds out about Ellen's charity activities, he invites her to a charity ball. Ellen hesitates and says such a glamorous occasion isn't for someone like her. But Max insists and kindly escorts her to the party. Ellen keeps reminding herself that she mustn't fall for him, that he's only being kind because he wants her house.

Nogi is the fearless and respected karate black-belt who beats up bullies without breaking a sweat. But to Fujiwara, he's just "Kei-chan", best friend and object of his secret affections. Can their friendship survive? Or develop into something more?

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Side story that features Kunihiro and Masaki from Koisuru Boukun.

From Bunny's Scanlations:Germany finds it hard to keep in check daily needs every man has and just when he's about to make a release France interrupts.

Pairing: Levi x ErenA short, sweet prologue to 'What We Call This Feeling?' by the same doujinka, part two of the 'Two Lonely Monsters' series.

"Herbal medicine is recommended for an unstable heat!""I want to be strong since I'm an Omega." Azumi, an apprentice bartender, has been training his body with just this thought in mind. The huge change in his physique and body are the result of his all his hard work, but ironically, they throw his hormone balance out of whack. Now even when he takes a suppressant, his body can suddenly go into heat. In the midst of one of these attacks, he meets a suspicious man, who offers him a Chinese herbal medicine and gives him a business card for a Traditional Chinese Medicine shop...