Introducing Minato, who just after entering university dropped out and became the board chairman of the cooking school her recently deceased grandmother left behind. The... more>> head of confectionary – Nakamura, explains to Minato the school’s current position. Heeding the advice of her childhood friend and current Chinese cuisine chef Ichika-kun, Minato inquires the popular Japanese cuisine chef, the handsome Akiyama, and the Italian cuisine chef – Maeda, to become lecturers at the school. The kind and gentlemanly Akiyama, the unfriendly and strict Maeda, the splendid, despite his cute exterior, Ichika, the cool and mysterious Nakamura….Together with the four handsome chefs, Minato is opening the cooking school. What will happen from here on…!? <<less

Riku has grown up without many friends, because everyone called him a liar after he said that his "mother" is actually a man. Now in high school, he has come to terms with his decision that it's simpler socially if this fact is kept secret. ... more>>

However, his mother (Shuichi Shindo from Gravitation) is supposed to come with him to school tomorrow for a parent-teacher conference! <<less

A collection of stories:... more>>

- Sennen no Kodoku (Millennium Loneliness) by FUJIWARA Kaoru - A man devotes himself to pray in church.

- Himitsu (Secret) by SHIMURA Takako - Magazine editor Nanase sees a poplar tree on the go. That fateful encounter, evokes the memory of a certain secret...

- Nandemonai Kinou no Hanashi (My Unexceptional Yesterday) by Itoi Nozo - A woman has a seemingly unremarkable story about a chance meeting. <<less

In a certain kingdom, a prophecy was made about a child born with a birthmark on his back. It was said that he would bring an end to the kingdom, and that his death would bring about its destruction. When the twin prince and princess were born, Len and Rin, Len was discovered to have the birthmark. He was banished to a lonely tower, and Rin was raised as the only princess. However, it ended up being impossible to keep the siblings apart, and soon they formed a deep friendship. Although circumstances may pull them apart, nothing can break the bond they have with each other. They struggle together to survive the treacherous and dangerous... more>> world they were born into.

Based on the original "" Vocaloid songs series, "" ("Daughter of Evil") and "" ("Servant of Evil") by Akuno-P (mothy). <<less

Under the Rose contains two stories:... more>>

Winter's Tale (Fuyu no Monogatari):

In the late 19th century England, Grace King was the daughter of a declined Marquis and also the mistress of Count Arthur Roland. After her mysterious death, her sons Linus and Lawrence were taken under custody of their father Earl Roland, who has a sick wife Anna and other children. Linus deeply suspects that the Roland family was involved in the death of his mother and thus begins his lonely investigation.

Spring's Paean (Haru no Sanka):

Rachel Brennan was hired by the Roland family as the governess for the children. The children, except the second son William, gradually began to like her. Will William also open up to Rachel too with her efforts? <<less

Three girls on the verge of finishing high school: each contemplating their childhood dreams and aspirations. As they face this time of emotional turmoil and self-doubt, samples of embroidery from different places and times echo with the life stories of those who created them. ... more>>

These girls' stories, past and present, intertwine as if woven by thread. <<less

The story follows Kiyotake, a man with no aim or accomplishments in life. He’s an actor who lands extra roles at best, works multiple part-time... more>> jobs to barely support himself, and has few personal attachments. His best friend Shun died when he was 19 in an accident and he now has a few casual friends. This expands when an old acquaintance moves in next door... <<less

Haruka and Saya spend their days living peacefully with their father in a small town. However, when a new neighbor moves in, unusual events suddenly... more>> start taking place. Strangely enough, they all seem to be related to Haruka and Saya's mother who passed away some time ago... <<less

Magicians, people with magical powers that have caused their kind to be hated and feared throughout the centuries. This manga contains their tales -- of magic for both good and evil, the struggle to fit into society, and a dark past that haunts them both.... more>>

The series includes:

V.01 - Romanesque Variee

V.02 - Mystic Variee

V.03 - Classical Variee

V.04 - Sweet Variee

V.05 - Silouette Variee

V.06 - Crescent Variee

V.07 - Secret Variee

V.08 - Fantastic Variee

V.09 - Nostalgic Variee <<less

On the crescent-shaped island of Nantucket lives Seiji, a young Japanese artist. This heartwarming story is about his daily life and interactions with the people there.... more>>

Note: Was serialized in a seinen magazine before being moved to a josei magazine. <<less

Chapter 1: Shirube no Michi... more>>

Mao's life is far from normal: she attracts spirits and constantly has to keep her father from losing his soul! One day, she meets a man who claims to be a "guide for lost souls" and explains that he has come for her father!?

Chapter 2: Illusion Orangery

Mao's still working for the mysterious spirit guide. One fine day, the smell of oranges lingering in the air accompanies our young psychic on an odd game of hide-and-seek in a haunted house.

Chapter 3: Heaven's Fairy

Shinobu’s plans for the summer are ruined when her mother sends her off to her grandparents' countryside home. Bored and friendless, she prepares herself for a joyless vacation, but soon discovers that she has something in common with her grandfather: something quite magical!

Chapter 4: Foxfire

Miya knows she was found abandoned at a shrine and adopted by her current parents. Though she lives a happy life now, her birthright comes calling on her one day in the oddest of fashions.

Chapter 5: Box

"As long as these white walls confine me, I am safe."

Chapter 6: Angel's Ladder

The twisted - but oddly touching - relationship between a healthy and normal girl and her sickly and spiteful older sister. <<less