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U Don't Know Me


Rakun - 2009
    Seyun, a lithe and catty high school student with a mysterious past, and Yoojin, a rough-and-tumble, straight-laced judo star, are high school friends who struggle with their feelings for each other.

Gravitation


Jun Lennon - 2004
    He's recently moved in with his older boyfriend, Eiri Yuki, the handsome, sophisticated, and uber-famous romance novelist. Nothing goes smoothly for Shuichi, however. Yuki is inexplicably cold and cruel toward him, more so than usual; due to a rash of publicity appearances on comedy sketch shows, he can't get anyone to take his band seriously; and he's suddenly entered, totally unprepared, into a nationally televised concert with Bad Luck's rival band, Ask. In this often touching, frequently hilarious story based on the popular manga and anime, Gravitation: The Novel details a young man's quest for success in love and music.

Don't Call Me Dirty


Gorou Kanbe - 2020
    Having struggled with his sexuality for years, Shouji throws himself into his work to distract himself from the rejection— but when a young homeless man called Hama shows up at the shop, Shouji finds himself curious to learn more about him and, hopefully, befriend him. Attempting to make their way in a society that labels each of them as 'outcasts' and 'dirty,' the two men grow closer. Together, they begin to find they have more in common than either of them could have anticipated.

Melting Lover


Bukuro Yamada - 2019
    A lovesick youth encounters a mysterious shapeshifter with the ability to take on the appearance of his beloved. A hitman forswears pleasure, but cannot shake the fun-loving angel determined to follow him on his assignments. Two circus performers keep explosive secrets from one another while sharing the trapeze. And an android finds himself malfunctioning under the gaze of his pet human.

やめてください、まぶしいです。 [Yamete Kudasai, Mabushii desu.]


Haruki Hiwatari - 2015
    What happens when Sasano no longer has to stare at Koga from windows but can be beside him?

Delivery Cupid


C.J. Michalski - 2007
    J. Michalski here offers a half dozen related stories about love. Typical is the title story, a romantic comedy about the half-human, half-cupid Tsubasa. In order to progress to full cupid, he must unite a couple. However, the target is an evil man named Norimasa, who shows no love for anyone. By accident, Tusbasa makes himself Norimasa’s love match. Tsubasa and Norimasa are attracted to each other, but is this cupid magic or true love? Both sexy and comedic, the stories in  Delivery Cupid appeal to a broad range of adult manga readers.

Same Difference


Nozomu Hiiragi - 2011
    Ozaki is known for his irresistible pheromones, while Tsuburaya ia a noble, worldly genius. But when these two rivals end up in a bed together, who will prove to be top dog? It's seme vs. seme -- and much more than pride's on the line!

Selfish Mr. Mermaid: Volume 1


Nabako Kamo - 2008
    But, things change when his neighbor turns out to be a merman -- and the King of the Seas, at that! Despite the king's selfish and rude pretense, he tries to booster Kanan's self esteem, and Kanan wants to thank the merman for his support -- but in what way...?!

Saihoshi the Guardian Omnibus


Studio Kosen - 2006
    Sastre, an honorable Guardian, is brought in to be Anel's only protection for the journey. Anel is enchanted by his noble bodyguard, but Sastre becomes more interested in Kaleth, the spirited servant and lover of Prince Anel. Kaleth is forced to disguise himself as the prince to be a decoy for his enemies. Sastre duty is to protect Prince Anel, but in his heart he'd rather keep the decoy safe from harm.

Mr. Convenience


Nase Yamato - 2008
    When a jack-of-all-trades company gets a slightly odd request email, cute worker Takashi thinks it must be from a lonely weirdo! But when the customer turns out to be a gorgeous, shy business director named Aki, Takashi realizes he’s never had someone this hot (and wealthy) ask for a friend...

I Hear the Sunspot


Yuki Fumino - 2014
    That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's words cut through Kohei's usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.

RePlay


Saki Tsukahara - 2020
    Still, Yuuta finds himself unable to give up his lingering attachment to baseball. The one person who can truly understand him is Ritsu. But there's something Yuuta himself doesn't understand... Does he think of Ritsu as his partner in the way that a teammate would, or is the affection between them something stronger?

Our Dining Table


Ori Mita - 2017
    All that changes when he meets Minoru and Tane—two brothers, many years apart in age—who ask him to teach them how to make his delicious food! It’s not long before Yutaka finds himself falling hard for the meals they share together—and falling in love!

Innocent Bird, Volume 1


Hirotaka Kisaragi - 2002
    However, he's surprised to discover that Shirasagi only wants to throw away his heritage and his powers, and live as a human, and a holy human at that.

Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 1


Mone Sorai - 2021
    After all they're not just learning about the world, but about themselves too.