Izumi likes two things: sweets and a boy in another class at his high school, Ibuki. Ibuki marches to the beat of his own drum, which Izumi admires. However, Izumi is approached by Ibuki's twin, Satsuki! His playboy vibe instantly turns Izumi off, but Satsuki is persistent! Flashforward, and Ibuki thinks Satsuki is dating Izumi... That's when it happens... Ibuki hisses, "I hate gays." ... more>>

Also included is a love story which centers around the two versatile young men, Rio and Etsu, from "Rule Number One".

This volume includes the following stories:

- If You Share A Kiss with Asakawa

(If I Kiss Him)

ch1-3 + bonus story

Stories from the "Rule Number One" series

- Morning Call

- The Story of You and Me

(Let's Talk About...)

- Feeling Prettier than Fireworks

(Hotter than Fire)

- Please Please Me <<less

In his black hood, Anoa walks the streets selling apples. But he has a dark side he keeps hidden away...! This story is filled with... more>> fantasy, love between boys, and action! <<less

"Self Portrait" is the story of a boy dating a yaoi fangirl who puts him up in a bet with an older, homosexual photographer (And... more>> he obviously loses). Hilarity and shounen-ai ensue. <<less

1-5) The paradise on the hill... more>>

Kijima and Ono are two good-looking male teachers who teach at a girls' school. When Kijima witnesses a student confessing to Ono, an embarrassed Ono asks him for advice on how to reject such girls without hurting their feelings. This initial encounter leads them to become quite comfortable in each other's presence, and they often have lunch together. But when Ono admits that the real reason for his turning down all the students who approach him is his unrequited love for someone, Kijima is surprised by the disappointment that assails him. Why does he suddenly feel so interested in Ono's love life...?

6) Short Story - Summer Rain

Ten years ago, 18-year-old Motomi fell in love with a married man. Feeling guilty about stealing him away from his wife and young son, Motomi rejected him and moved away without a word. Now, he has finally let go of his hopeless love and feels sure that the other has done the same. But one summer day, he receives a letter written in a well-known hand, summoning him to the cafeteria in which they used to meet so long ago... <<less

One evening, a boy named "Air" suddenly appears at Mizuki's window, forcibly transporting him to Neverland. Having grown up most of his life without his own father, Mizuki wants nothing to do with being a surrogate father to Air and the other children, but 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.... more>>

Note -

While the majority of this manga contains only very light shounen-ai, the side-story at the end of the volume (which involves two minor characters from the main plot) is yaoi. <<less

Consists of four stories:... more>>

1) Othello

After Atsushi dies in a horrible accident, his twin brother Ayumu decides to steal his identity and returns to school in his place. He attempts to hide his reckless behavior and assume persona of his honor student brother. However, for some reason, Ayumu is unable to hide his true colors and composure around his classmate Kirishima.

2) Snow White in Summer

3) Night's Fragrance

4) Night's Abyss (Haruka no Fuchi) <<less

CH.1 - YUNI-SAN: Kaoru is a boy with a tough home life and almost no one to care for him. While wandering the streets alone one night he happens to meet a man -- a foreigner named Yuni, who shows Kaoru that friendship and love do exist.... more>>

CH.2 - KAERU-KUN: In middle school, a new student, Nagare KAE, nicknamed "Kaeru-kun" against his will, feels like an outcast because of his name. Kae skips school in favor of video games; however, at the arcade he meets his classmate Kaoru, whom he unwittingly befriends.

CH.3 - SHUU Part 1: Now in high school, Kaoru's friend Yuu insists on bringing him to his house near every day. Kaoru meets Shuu, Yuu's older brother, who intrigues him. Curious from the things Yuu's said about his brother, Kaoru confronts Shuu about relationships... <<less

Hajime can't wait to make the scene at his high school but his dreams of coolness are soon dashed by the appearance of the weird... more>> and wily Nagura! A third-year elite student with a serious thing for perfect ears, Nagura will stop at nothing 'til he's swabbed Hajime to his heart?s content! How long can this pair of almost-friends keep their cat-and-mouse game going? <<less

Rebellious misfit Fujieda Kei hates everything about his life: the elite private school he was forced to attend, his unreliable "friends" and the annoying cellphone which is always buzzing with calls from people who want to ask him for favours as the school's bad boy. ... more>>

Quiet, studious, and admired by students and teachers alike, Sakuraba Atsushi appears to be his polar opposite in every way.

Since they obviously have nothing in common, they'd never even spoken to each other before despite being classmates. But all of this changes one day when Fujieda's classroom prank goes wrong; Sakuraba lets his unemotional demeanour slip for a moment as he taunts Fujieda and his vagrant lifestyle. Faced with Sakuraba's true personality, Fujieda is gripped by an emotion he's never experienced before...

There are two unrelated extra stories in the second volume:

1) Kan no Naka no Watashi no Kedamono (My Caged Beast) -- A twisted story taking place within the tight security of a yakuza base.

2) Indigo Blue -- Kouga and Shiba don't quite fit into the ordered Japanese system, so they leave the country; we pick up on them again four years later in Mexico City. One final dirty job, and they'll have enough cash on hand to retire to a Caribbean island with indigo blue skies... <<less

Imai, a member of a baseball team, has his eyes on Hikita, a younger member who works so hard despite how awkward he is. Whenever... more>> Hikita gets nervous, he seems to glare at people. Imai just finds him so cute. "I'm the only one who's noticed how sexy you are..." He tries to get close to Hikita, looking after him in the way a more experienced member should, when deep down, he just really wants to touch Hikita's naked body! <<less

The Norse god of mischief Loki has been banished to the human world in the body of a young boy. In order to redeem himself,... more>> he sets up a detective agency and dispels the evil residing in people's hearts. He is joined by Mayura, a spiritually clueless high school girl with a passion for mysteries, and eventually, other Norse gods begin appearing around Loki for unknown reasons. <<less

"Help me paint a portrait of my true face!" demanded a man named Sein as he appeared in front of the painter, Lou on a... more>> street corner. Living together as a patron and an artist, Lou discovers that Sein is actually a vampire. After getting to know him, Lou begins to hope that Sein would drink only his blood, and no other's. However, Adam, the mysterious man who seems to be very close to Sein, might have something to say about that. <<less

In the mid 21st century, the human race is facing a test.... more>>

Genetic engineering has changed the world, and with huge profits, research had accelerated accordingly. An “immortality” gene no longer seemed like a mere dream. However, a lab sample containing this gene escaped, creating a new life-form that took in genetic material from the natural world, evolving into an enemy that began to invade the human world.

The “Shaher” are now a force capable of defeating human military forces, and both North and South American continents have fallen under their control. In Japan, the government has created a “Samurai” unit to oppose the Shaher, utilizing soldiers enhanced with nano-machines to connect with an armored exoskeleton.

It is at this point that Tsukahara Takemichi is assigned to the first platoon of the “Samurai Force”. <<less

A rude girl and an effeminate boy switch bodies and find that it might be a better fit for both of them in this crazy comedy:... more>>

Nanako Momoi is the belle of high school... as long as she stays quiet. Once she shows her true self, guys' dreams are shattered for she is a true tomboy. Akira Uehara has the looks and brains, but, unfortunately, his personality is so dull it overcasts a shadow, and nobody notices him.

One day, Nanako's grandfather comes up with a crazy invention, and Nanako and Akira trade bodies! She's in his body, and he's in hers! <<less

Bright and early one Monday morning, Shino Yuzuru asks Seryou Touji out on a lark when they run into each other at the school gate. Seryou, who's immensely popular, has the odd habit of going out with anyone who asks him out first at the beginning of the week, then promptly dumping them at the end of it.... more>>

"Anyone" apparently includes male upperclassmen like Shino, and as a boyfriend, Seryou is perfect--unfailingly thoughtful and kind. Shino, obviously, has no intention of being in a serious relationship with Seryou. It's not like it's actually love or anything like that. ...Right?

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Extra "Overflow" - an extra chapter from the movie BD/DVD Token. It's written six years after the original publication. <<less

1. Romance no Hakoniwa (A Miniature Garden of Romance)... more>>

Masataka Chiyo is a Cultivation Art student whose latest submission has been rejected for being 'dispassionate and uncreative'. He struggles to find inspiration, which arrives unexpectedly in the form of his brilliantly innovative roommate, Kunitachi Hiromi.

2. Sensei no Shokubutsu-gaku (The Professor's Botany)

A reclusive artist renowned as "The Professor" lives in a secluded house that appears, at first glance, to be as bare and as empty as its occupant's heart. Knowing The Professor to be a difficult man, the company in charge of mass-producing his designs delegates the task of dealing with him to their newest employee.

3. Utsushigami (Tracing Paper)

4. Kousoku Kyori (Visible Distance)

5-6. Majutsu no Atosaki (Consequences of Sorcery) <<less

Kojiro Suzuki (Protector: Ifrid) belongs to the Discipline Monitoring Committee of a high school for kids who have a stronger than normal "Divine Protection." He works hard every day to clear all sorts of trouble. On top of that, he's constantly pursued by the stunningly beautiful D.M.C. Chairman Lauri Asagiri (Protector: Leviathan)...! This is a "metamorphosis love battle" between a super beautiful and feminine top and a stone-faced, handsome bottom with a dark past, unfolding in a fantasy-style high school.... more>>

Let me explain! Divine Protection is a power all humans possess since birth. There are various kinds of protection, based on the original protector and their powers: angels, demons, holy beasts, demon beasts, spirits, and so on. Individual power is generally low, but in some rare cases there are people with strong Divine Protection. <<less

Haruma is a member of the wealthy Kagetsu family. He's decided to spread his wings and move out for college, but to his dismay, his mother has hired Shoyo Kurehashi, a bodyguard who's with him 24/7. Vowing to keep Haruma safe, Shoyo fends off a would-be groper on the subway, and in exchange for his silence about the incident, Shoyo requests Haruma himself. The innocent rich kid has his first kiss stolen by the man assigned to protect him! Earnest though he is, the awkward Haruma doesn't realize Shoyo's deepening feelings towards him. Now practically living together, Haruma fears Shoyo's gonna gobble him up!! A naive, spoiled kid meets a tormenting bodyguard! This is romantic... more>> comedy with a hint of danger!

Translated with Love by Renta!

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Haruma is a good looking son from a rich family, but he wants to live his life on his own without any help from his family's money. However, his mother hires a cheeky bodyguard to watch him 24/7 and things get out of control. His bodyguard Kurehashi, Shouyou is smart, good looking and knows several things that Haruma doesn't. Kurehashi vows to protect Haruma and to teach him what it takes to live in the real world, even if that means stealing Haruma's first kiss!

Description by LuffyNoTomo

Series order:

1) Kousoku Program

2)

3)

4) <<less

"I'm sorry I don't bear much resemblance - I love you."... more>>

Yamada Torao commits suicide after the loss of his lover and wakes up from suspended animation 250 years in the future. The android tasked with assisting him that treats him kindly and with tender care is the disappointing robot of his former lover at a "30% reduction"...? An intense future love story about a stubborn young man who learns to accept love and pursues his aspirations. <<less

A variety of species gather in the mysterious Nini's Forest. Every full moon, wishes are granted by the lake fairy. It is a world of... more>> dreams. Humans become animals and animals become humans, and they live their sweet lives together. The talented SHOOWA clears the way to new frontiers of boys' love! This non-human BL fantasy depicts the heartrending and wildly emotional lives of the residents of a mysterious forest. <<less

Will they find happiness with each other or will they face pain and suffering? Is it a risk worth taking?... more>>

This beautiful manga follows the story of two men bound together by fate, Someya Yoshiyuki and Sumito Takada. One is a handsome and talented teacher, whilst the other is one of his students who is excitable and striving to be as popular as his teacher and to discover his meaning in the world.

Meaningful, sweet and heart breaking, a manga impossible to stop reading even for a second. <<less

Nanjou is a divorced father with a child, Chiharu. Chiharu's teacher from the childcare center, Aiba, ends up staying later at the Nanjou family's place to take care of Chiharu as his 'mom.' How does the relationship between Nanjou and Aiba progress?... more>>

As Chiharu grows up, he becomes best friends with Satoshi, another child from the childcare center. However, when his first love is unrequited, how do things between Satoshi and him change?

Included one-shot:

Otome Danshi no Houkago Lesson (Girlish Boy After School Lesson) <<less

This Boys Love story is about Inui, a guy who works part-time dressing up as a tokusatsu hero (think Power Ranger) in shows for children. He meets the Mugita family, a father and his son who have a lot of love for one particular ranger. As the Mugita family is always watching his shows with great passion, he got interested in them and is happy when they invite him to their house. But while he enjoys spending time in their warm company, Inui is troubled because some desires in him awake when he thinks about Daddy-Mugita.... more>>

Another story included is , where a senpai and kohai from the middle school basketball club meet again as adults. <<less

A young girl with a troubled heart found herself in an antique shop. Inside were the owner and his talking cat, Bonten... This is a... more>> light and mysterious story about the mystical connection between cats and humans! <<less

Usa, a high-school student aspiring to begin a bachelor lifestyle, moves into a new apartment only to discover that he not only shares a room... more>> with a perverted roommate that has an obsession for underage girls, but also that another girl, Ritsu, a love-at-first-sight, is living in the same building as well! <<less