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Sugar Family 1


Akira Hagio - 2002
    Actually, their parents have not registered their marrriage and therefore they aren't even siblings by law; but since both parents aren't around, they end up living together! Taichi who has a very serious case of sister complex, wishes for Yuka to call him "onii-chan". But Yuka's reaction is very cold?

Kiss Kiss, Vol. 1


Chitose Yagami - 2004
    Nao, a first year in Middle School, decided to enter Seisei School in order to follow the person she fell in love with at first sight! Upon arrival, she discovered that her beloved, Wada Yoshikuni, is part of K.I.S.S....but what is K.I.S.S?元気いっぱいの中学1年生・奈緒(なお)が星鈴(せいれい)学園に入学したのは、あこがれの「お兄チャン」こと和田先輩に会うため!! ところが、彼は生徒会長で、しかも全員がスゴイ特技をもった『KISS』のメンバーだったの! 奈緒はその中の一人、モデルの拓夢(たくむ)に出会い…!?

Castle of Dreams: Stories from the Kare Kano Creator


Masami Tsuda - 1999
    This one volume collects together two comics previously released on in Japan by Masami, "Castle of Dreams" and "The Room Where an Angel Lives." The first half, "Castle of Dreams," is a series of three stories with a fairytale theme, All of the stories, are linked by the introduction of a sorcerer who will grant a single wish, a wish that can be "a blessing or a curse, to help someone or hurt someone." Of course, wishes are never freely given, and magic always has its consequences. The next book, "The Room where Angels Live," has five stories along more typical themes of love and romance, of loss and redemption.

Train Man: A Shojo Manga


Machiko Ocha - 2005
    Then one day, on the train home, he rescues a beautiful girl from a troublesome drunk. Now the girl sees the hero inside the otaku–and it appears that Ikumi will finally find romance! But though Ikumi found the courage to save her, will he ever be brave enough to win her heart?Desperate, Ikumi posts an urgent plea on an Internet message board: “Help me win the girl of my dreams!” Ikumi’s story ignites the whole online world. Everyone is ready to help Ikumi prove that even an otaku can find true love!Includes special extras after the story!

The Window Next Door


Junji Ito
    

The Prince's Black Poison, Vol. 1


Jun Yuzuki - 2015
    Little does she know, that Souta-kun is only a facade! No scheme is too extravagant—Souta-kun will stop at nothing to keep her to himself. From the creator of Gakuen Prince and Rose & Wolf, Jun Yuzuki's newest work: a love story about a cute but cunning childhood friend!

The Good Witch of the West, Volume 4


Noriko Ogiwara - 2005
    She will finally come face-to-face with the other queen-in-waiting, Leandra. In this game of chess, two queens must make power moves in order to rule the land.

Aoba-kun's Confessions, Vol. 8


Ema Tōyama - 2019
    She finally succeeds, but when she decides to trust in Aoba and wait for him, she's faced with a new trial! Find out what happens in this emotional final volume!

Earthsong Vol 1


Crystal Yates - 2006
    She soon discovers that not only are the residents of this world fantastical creatures of ancient lore, but the planet itself is alive and conscious... and in grave danger! Caught in the middle of a terrible struggle, Willow must come to terms with a harsh reality not of her choosing.

Masukara Burūsu (Mascara Blues)


Io Sakisaka - 2007
    Mascara BluesMugino falls in love with any boy who "sparkles" in front of her eyes! But after they accept her confession, the "sparkle" dies. She talks about her problems to her friend, Shuuya. After seeing another guy lose his "sparkle", Mugino goes to talk to Shuuya but finds that he has a "sparkle" too! She doesn't want to date him because she has a feeling that if his sparkle dies, then she'll have to dump him and their friendship may never be the same again.2. Draft of RomanceTsuda always stares at Takasuga. But when their eyes meet, Takasuga glares at her with scary eyes. She only stares at him because she remembers a day when she was going on the bus and dropped her bag. She quickly tried to pick it up and found a guy who helped her. When she got on the bus she said "Thank You" but the doors were already closed. She was determined that Takasuga was the guy, but if he isn't...3. So I Can Be Myself - A Long DreamHikaru wakes up every morning and feels that every day's going to be a long dream. This is because, though she has the heart of a woman, she was born as and has the body of a man. She soon meets a hairstylist, Mashima Eiji, who asks her to be his hair model. When she tells her friends this, they warn her not to fall in love with him because hairstylists are known to "play" with their clients. But she can't stop thinking about him! Is he just going to play around with her, or will he take her seriously if she confesses her secret?

Chocolat, Volume 1


Ji-Sang Shin - 2005
    Unableto join the DDL fan club, she almost gives up meeting her idols untilshe develops a cunning plan, becoming a top member of their rival fanclub for a brand-new boy group, Yo-I (Chocolat). This way she canalways be near Yo-I at all their concerts. Funnily enough Yo-I alwaysseem to play the same shows with DDL. It's almost the perfect planexcept it's really complicated being a super fan for one band when yourheart lies with another. Follow the adventures of Kum-Ji in thisfull-blown romantic comedy as she tries to keep her scheme.

Fruits Basket: The Three Musketeers Arc #1


Natsuki Takaya - 2019
    Fans of Fruits Basket, rejoice! Natsuki Takaya is back with the first of three new chapters in the Fruits Basket story revolving around The Three Musketeers, and you can read it digitally at the same time as Japan! Our favorite trio takes center stage, as Shigure and Ayame descend on Hatori for an impromptu Three Musketeers' banquet and hijinks ensue!(SPOILER WARNING) This story takes place around the same time as the last chapter of Fruits Basket, so for those who haven't read all of the manga, please proceed with caution!

Death Note Episode 0


Tsugumi Ohba - 2006
    Many of the ideas in this were carried over into the full series, but there are some interesting differences.

Hatsukoi Wazurai


Marina Umezawa - 2013
    Though she doesn't know anything about love, he'll teach her what "love" really means... From Shoujo-Sense: High school student Hotaru has never been in love. To her, it's a mysterious feeling, despite the advice of those around her, and she finds herself wishing she could experience it for herself... That is, until she meets Shinri—handsome, popular, and a shameless flirt—who offers to teach her about love. Could this be her chance to understand the mysterious feeling at last? And what, exactly, are Shinri's intentions?

ヴァーリアの花婿 [Vahlia no Hanamuko]


Sorata Akizuki - 2012
    But Jiru suddenly went missing! Four years later, Vahlia was betrothed to his younger brother. During the night of the celebration of her second engagement, Vahlia decides to go on a journey… in search of Jiru!