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Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
Kiiro Yumi - 2008
The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces!Iku Kasahara has dreamed of joining the Library Defense Force ever since one of its soldiers stepped in to protect her favorite book from being confiscated in a bookstore when she was younger. But now that she's finally a recruit, she's finding her dream job to be a bit of a nightmare. Especially since her hard-hearted drill instructor seems to have it in for her!
Love Hina, Vol. 01
Ken Akamatsu - 1999
Now 20, he can't pass his entrance exams...or even remember the girl's name. Stumbling into a fluke job at an all-girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime, Love Hina proves that love conquers all. Even stupidity.
Itazura Na Kiss Volume 1
Kaoru Tada - 2009
Unfortunately, a few things are discouraging her from him: he's a member of "Class A," the top ranking class in school, whereas she's in "Class F"; he gets the top score on every exam; and he's so smart, popular, and handsome that he's been class president every year. When Kotoki finally musters up the courage to present him with a love letter, though, Naoki outright refuses it, telling her point blank ― with a look of disgust and boredom ― that he doesn't like "stupid girls." Poor Kotoko's worst nightmare!
Lovesick Ellie, Vol. 1
Fujimomo - 2015
Her sole hobby is staring at handsome, smooth-spoken Akira "Omi-kun" Ohmi, and tweeting her daily fantasies under the screenname "Lovesick Ellie." One fateful day, she accidentally bears witness to Omi-kun's true self—and if that weren't enough, he sees her mortifying Twitter, too! Follow along with a plain, perverted girl, a two-faced boy, and their curious romance!
Land of the Blindfolded, Vol. 1
Sakura Tsukuba - 2000
Now she must learn how to live in a world of people "blindfolded" to everything but the present.Is Kanade's special ability a gift - or a curse?Sometimes high school student Ōtsuka Kanade sees glimpses of a person's future. But when she glimpses an unfortunate incident coming, can she - should she - change it? New classmate Naitō Arō can see a person's past. Are these teen seers of the past and the future made for each other? And who is right, Arō with his "hands off" policy about meddling in people's lives or Kanade, whose more proactive stance has already had unhappy consequences?This volume also contains two stories by the author, "After the Festival" and "The Mistaken Man".
Peach Girl, Vol. 1
Miwa Ueda - 1998
The envy...the jealousy...the vicious rumors spread by your best friend...that's life for young Momo. Thought to be a wild party-girl, she is shy and lonely in reality. Can Momo confess her love to her classmate Toji--or will her best friend steal him away? Winner of the prestigious Kodansha Manga Award, Peach Girl is a bittersweet coming-of-age drama with incredible artwork that will captivate readers everywhere.
Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight, Vol. 1
Rin Mikimoto - 2015
Hinana prizes her reputation as a serious high school student, too focused on getting into college to pay attention to boys. But she's a secret fairytale romance freak, sneaking away from her studies to see A Roman Holiday and tucking pop idol magazines into her textbooks. When her celebrity crush comes to her school to film a TV episode, she has to pretend to be totally uninterested even as she desperately tries to get close to him. However, she's not the only one who's not what she appears... her dreamboat isn't just a pretty face either!
A Devil and Her Love Song, Vol. 1
Miyoshi Tōmori - 2007
But when she unleashes her sharp tongue, it’s no wonder some consider her to be the very devil! Maria’s difficult ways even get her kicked out of an elite school, but this particular fall may actually turn out to be her saving grace...Maria’s frank nature gains her more enemies at her new school, but her angelic singing voice inadvertently catches the attention of Yusuke Kanda and Shin Meguro. Can these boys mend her hardened heart, or will they just end up getting scorched?
So Cute It Hurts!!, Vol. 1
Gō Ikeyamada - 2012
So when Mitsuru is in danger of losing his weekends to extra history classes, he convinced his sister to swap clothes with him and ace his tests! After all, how hard can it be fro them to play each other?But Megumu can't rely on just her book smarts in Mitsuru's all-boys, delinquents' paradise of a high school. And Mitsuru finds life as a high school girl to be much more complicated than he expected!
Tokyo Mew Mew, Vol. 1
Mia Ikumi - 2003
When four other girls' DNA is merged with the DNA of four other almost extinct animals, it's apparent that they're part of a much bigger plan. Ichigo and her friends have been chosen to become a part of a secret project called the "Mew Project." Their mission: To protect the planet from aliens who are using the planet's animals to attack humans.
Honey and Clover, Vol. 1
Chica Umino - 2001
But with friends like his, life is never going to be that tame.
W Juliet, Vol. 1
Emura - 1999
But Makoto has a secret, and if rival Tsugumi, or anyone in the school, finds out, it could ruin Makoto's life, dragging Ito down as well!
Black Bird, Vol. 1
Kanoko Sakurakouji - 2007
There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. All that changes one day when Misao is attacked by a demon. Her childhood friend Kyo suddenly returns to save her and tend to her cuts--with his tongue! It turns out Misao is the bride of prophecy, whose blood gives power to the demon clan who claims her. But most demons want to keep her power for themselves--by eating her! Now Misao is just trying to stay alive...and decide if she likes it when Kyo licks her wounds.