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Sweet Revolution
Yukine Honami - 2000
Tatsuki is in fact the successor to Ryu-Oh, the dragon king, and possesses the power of the Nyoi-Houshu, a magical dagger. Ohta is a Zashiki Warashi, a protective house-spirit without a home and is also Tatsuki's subservient lover. When their human classmate Koushi Misaki accidentally witness the two having sex, he mistakenly believes that Tatsuki is forcing the quiet Ohta into it, and he resolves to break the two apart. Tatsuki and Ohta have escaped to the human realm to avoid Tatsuki's marriage, which would have to take place if he is to become the new ruler. Even when he learns that Ryu-Oh is dying, Tatsuki refuses to return to his own realm. But when Ohta is gravely injured in a car accident, the only way to save him is to return to the home world. There, Ohta recovers, and it is discovered that his power of purification is able to restore the purity of Ryu-Oh's Houshu (treasure-sphere, the source of his magical power), thus bringing Ryu-oh back to health.
Restart
Shoko Hidaka - 2006
What he does land is Aki, also a male model and an up-and-coming youngster who views Tadashi with an almost hero-like worship. But Tadashi begins to grow insecure as Aki's star begins to rise. Clearly, it’s not all glitz and glamour in the tumultuous world of modeling.
Lost Boys
Kaname Itsuki - 2009
Having grown up most of his life without his own father, Mizuki wants nothing to do with surrogate fatherhood. Unfortunately, stuck without a way out of Neverland, he has little choice but to stay. As he spends time with Air, however, Mizuki is gradually charmed by his boyish innocence, and the two fall in love. In the end, Mizuki decides to return to the real world to reunite with his estranged father, but tells Air that he will always leave the window open for him.
Kissing
Teiko Sasaki - 2004
Friends say they act like a couple. Their birthdays are only three days apart so they always celebrate together. But an "innocent" kiss confuses things. When Kazushi reveals his feelings, the fallout threatens to drive them apart. Haru can only see him as a friend - nothing more. Why would the popular Kazushi be interested in guys in the first place? Why is Kazushi such a workaholic? These are questions that Haru must answer before life changes everything!
Black Knight, Volume 01
Kai Tsurugi - 2003
Zeke O'Brien may have his eyes on the title of Black Knight--the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a knight in the kingdom of Aran--but he's also after another prize: The young prince, Chris!Black Knight is a sweeping romantic epic about the relationship between the prince of a medieval kingdom and his loyal guardsman, as they embark on a life-long relationship fraught with danger, treachery, and above all, love.
Lover's Flat
Hyouta Fujiyama - 2001
How do the two plan on handling "the morning after?" Natsu doesn't want to let go and their relationship continues. Kouno begins harboring feelings of love toward Natsu and every day it gets harder and harder for him to confess his love.
Alone In My King's Harem
Lily Hoshino - 2005
But what happens when the king's ambitions blind him to that love? In another story, troubled circus acrobat Hibana finds comfort in the arms of another circus performer. But there's more twists to the story than Hibana's flips through the air. In the next story, a loving servant of a prince lets himself be put under a magic spell in order to spend one cherished night with him. The following yarn is about Canary, a very unusual boy who is owned by an old woman who exploits his talents, and the young stranger who meets him and teaches him about love. The manga concludes with two stories of students Okabe and Hidaka, and their exploration of their feelings for each other.
Caramel
Puku Okuyama - 2012
While he looks for an apartment, he finds an ad that says live-in house keeper in exchange for free rent. This poses a perfect opportunity for him. Growing up with three other kids in the family, he is used to taking care of other people, he can cook well, he is good at cleaning, and he can save money on rent. In this is situation, Todo is his boss, landlord, roommate and lover, too?!"
Classmates
Asumiko Nakamura - 2008
Due to some extenuating circumstances, he is now being tutored by one of the many school idiots, Hikaru “Beyan” Kusakabe. For two students who had never before had a real conversation, what does the future hold now that they are constantly together? Follow these boys as they experience excitement, betrayal, depression, and love; that unyielding, crazy, poignant, and fantastical kind of love.
Only the Ring Finger Knows
Hotaru Odagiri - 2001
When he accidentally switches rings with popular and handsome senior, Yuichi Kazuki, they discover that their rings pair up! Since then, Kazuki, who is known for being kind to all becomes strangely harsh to Wataru. They alternate between hot and cold, as in between clashes they begin to sort their feelings for one another. Are Wataru and Kazuki the worst of enemies or are they actually soulmates?Already a popular genre in Japan, especially among females, Yaoi, also known as the "Boy's Love" genre, is becoming a rising phenomenon in North America. As one of the top titles of its genre in Japan,
Only The Ring Finger Knows
, will sure to engage readers to a world of intimacy and unique emotion that is solely yaoi manga.
Beyond My Touch (Yaoi)
Tomo Maeda - 2005
His friend's soul is apparently unable to rest in peace because he has a lingering attachment to this world. His unfinished business is to steal Mizuno's lips! Will the ghost of Takayama's wish be fulfilled!? Also featured in this volume is an epilogue of the story plus a bonus romance story entitled "Gift."