Takuma and Mayu's story began when they were only 8 years old. During his childhood, Takuma was constantly hospitalised due to his heart condition. He soon became friends with Mayu, the daughter of the doctor in charge of his case. Day by day they grew closer and closer. However, the summer when Takuma was 8, he made a promise to Mayu that he couldn't keep... Their story unfolds as they grow older and their bond gets stronger...... more>>

This manga received the 53rd Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo manga.

Extras:

• V.01 - Motto Ikitai...

There is a ghost looming in a hospital. Two little kids, Mayu and Takumi, are now scared after listening to the ghost story from a nurse. Was the story told by the nurse true or not? The kids decide to find out.

• V.07 - The Things I Want

• V.11 - Kare wa Ike mo Shinai Sarukoen wo Mezasu <<less

There's a legend about a certain library at the Doumeikan University: whoever meets there for the first time will fall in love. One fateful day,... more>> Shino waits for her date there, but she doesn't meet him. Instead she meets a football player who took refuge there, trying to avoid his angry teammates. Then the two surprisingly find out that their parents are getting married, and so they start to live together... <<less

Ami has always been jealous of her little brother Chihiro, who's a popular model for girls' clothing. Now he's old enough to attend her school,... more>> and all the boys are crazy about him, even knowing he's a boy! Still, he's her brother and Ami loves him, but are her feelings for him beyond those of a sister for her brother? <<less

Alice Seno seems like a normal girl in high school. She's a bit shy, she's got a crush on a boy named Kyou, and she's... more>> got an older sister who is more popular than she is... pretty normal stuff, until Alice has an encounter with a mysterious and magical rabbit girl that changes the course of her life, and Alice is introduced to the sublime power of the Lotis Words. <<less

The main character is Leonora, the daughter of an impoverished noble of Padua. She is a beautiful silver-haired, emerald-green-eyed girl and very good at fighting with the sword. ... more>>

One day, she is forced to marry an arrogant young noble, but she discovers on the day of their wedding that this man intends to use her to become king of Italy because she is involved in an ancient Italian legend: Leonara is the girl shown on "Kakan no Madonna" (Madonna of the Flower Crown), a famous painting drawn by Leonardo DaVinci. There exists a legend that tells whoever gets the legendary sword "Emerald Lion" will unite and rule over Italy. And the secret hiding-place of the sword can be found with "Kakan no Madonna"--that is, Leonara.

In order to find out the truth of the portrait's secret related her and to hide her identity as Kakan no Madonna, Leonara disguises herself as a black-haired boy, Leo, and sets out to find DaVinci. On the way she meets Falco, the blond-haired handsome king of Naples, who is unaware that she is a girl, and becomes his servant.

When she finally finds DaVinci, she hears with surprise that she - the girl portrayed in Kakan no Madonna - is destined to possess the legendary Emerald Lion and therefore to become queen of Italy. <<less

At the beginning of the XX century, the relationship between England and Japan was strained. England wanted to extend its influence over Japan, and Japan wasn't willing to let any other culture pass its borders. Koto, though, a Japanese girl, didn't care if the people she meets have almond shaped eyes or not, or if they wear a kimono or a western dress. Actually, she is fascinated by this foreign way of life that brings so many innovations into Japan. More than anything else, it's the clothing that seems to grab her attention, as she wants to become a tailor and create dresses for women of every culture.... more>>

Unfortunately though, she's a woman, so she knows her dream will end as soon as she gets married. She will have to start acting like a noble and a respectable woman would. In fact, she is betrothed to Masaomi Kidoin, the second born of one of the most important and oldest families of Japan. The day she's told she will marry Masaomi, Koto attends a ball at the British Embassy and meets Sagitto, a half English and half Indian spy that captures her imagination and heart. But can their love story have a happy ending when the British and the Japanese are tracking down Sagitto because they want him dead, and Koto is forced to live a life that doesn't fit her?

In vol 4.: Pandora no Hako - oneshot <<less

Plainful child. Akari is really attracted by the popular Unit of idols “Flower”.... more>>

Then Akari get the chance to sing at the Flower’s center?! But what is the secret that Flower keep…?! <<less

This story is about "Yusura" who was left under a cherry tree 15 years ago. She grew up as a daughter of a pharmacist and works as a "Hikeshiya", who can erase sadness from people by using the Kongoumaru, which turns blue as it absorbs people's sorrows, then sends it back to the person guilty of causing the sorrow... more>>

As Yusura grew older, she acquired a reputation as the "Hikeshiya". Using her Kongoumaru, Yusura would eliminate sorrow from those who were suffering. Literally. One day, a nearsighted young man was being chased by several villainous looking fellows, so Yusura helped him. She took him back to her home,where she learned his name was Samon. Samon was the Daimyou of Sagami. Samon and Yusura have many interesting experiences in Edo Japan. The two run across many unique characters and with their aid have even more unique and exciting adventures. <<less

Endou Maya is a high school girl who has the looks of a model but always ends up getting nervous and making ugly faces in... more>> front of the camera. But whenever it's time to eat lunch at the modelling agency, she becomes lively again! That's because she gets to see Pierre, the lunchbox seller, who she's actually in love with! Will something happen between them? And what will Pierre think? <<less

This story revolves around a young ballerina named Nanami. A talented director, Jin, becomes involved in Nanami's life when her father collapses in his arms,... more>> begging him to deliver a bouquet to his daughter after her first major performance. Her father dies, but Jin has seen enough of Nanami to be convinced of her talent. He offers to pay for ballet school if she agrees to act in his troop. Their potential relationship is complicated by Jin's split personality, for his cruel half overpowers his kind side, making their lives wonderfully angst filled and difficult. <<less

An anthology of Chiho Saito's short stories. Masterpiece Collection 4:... more>>

1. Aru Hi, Knight ni Attanara (One Day, When Meeting a Knight)

The title story tells the tale of what happens when an elevator girl meets a mysterious Arab. Who is the man, and why is he being chased?

The sequel appears in .

2. Marriage at 17

3. When it Rains, I Often Have a Slight Fever

4. 0019 Is Our Number

Volume 4 of the Saitou Chiho Masterpiece Collection:

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An anthology of Chiho Saito's short stories.... more>>

1. Saratte Watashi No Knight

The title story, and a the sequel to the first short story in "Aru Hi, Knight ni Attanara" ("One Day, While Meeting a Knight") - Masterpiece Collection 6.

2. Honoka Ni Purple - Extra Story

3. Wedding to Yuu

4. Haruru Yoruru

Volume 6 of the Saitou Chiho Masterpiece Collection:

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Hanako, who's living in the dormitory for girls, will be in big trouble because the girls dormitory will be combined with boy's dormitory...... more>>

But she can't accept that!

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Hanako doesn't have much experience with boys, so when she finds out Bara High (and its adjoined dormitory too!) is becoming co-ed, she becomes excited. But the first boy she meets is the top student from the boy's school, Kakeru, who turns out to be not as nice as he seems, and declares that he will make Hanako share a room with him! How will Hanako deal with this mess?! <<less

Ichika and Rio "accidentally" kissed, and he wants compensation by making her go out with him. She dislikes him and refuses, but Rio doe not... more>> take no for an answer. What will Ichika do? <<less

Chii, who's like a hamster, is always with her neighbor Ikumi-kun who's like a snake. Today she looked at him and understood that he will... more>> never let her run away... <<less

Aya and her twin brother Aki thought they were going to a celebration of their sixteenth birthday at their grandfather's home, but the funeral-like atmosphere tips them off that something's not right. Their "birthday present" turns out to be a mummified hand--the power of which forces an awakening of unkown powers within Aya, and painful wounds all over Aki's body! Grandfather Mikage announces that Aki will be heir to the Mikage fortune, and Aya must die! But Aya has allies in the athletic cook and martial artist Yûhi, and the attractive, mysterious Touya. But can even two handsome and resourceful guys save Aya when it's her own power that's out of control?... more>>

In 1998 Ayashi no Ceres won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo.

Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden (Epilogue) included in 6th volume of [m]Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden[/m]. <<less

Timid and self-conscious high-school student Karin never paid much attention to boys until she met Kiriya, a popular student from a nearby boys' school. Karin... more>> and Kiriya embark on a romantic journey despite Karin's classmate Yuka's best efforts to sabotage their relationship, but Karin soon learns that living happily ever after isn't on the curriculum when she becomes Kiriya's center of attention, as well as embittered Yuka's bull's-eye on her dartboard of hate. <<less

Michiru has always been praised as a prince by the girls around her, so when Kousuke confesses to her and becomes her first ever boyfriend,... more>> she slowly becomes more aware of being more feminine. <<less

Rejected way too many times by good-looking (and unattainable) guys, shy Riiko Izawa goes online and signs up for a free trial of a mysterious Nightly Lover "figure." The very next day a cute naked guy is delivered to her door, and he wants to be her boyfriend!... more>>

Has Riiko died and gone to heaven? The cute guy turns out to be sweet, smart, a great cook, and lots more. And he looks like a million bucks, which is what he's going to cost Riiko if she doesn't return him in time...

*Includes two other side stories in the last volume called:

• Ohoshisama ni wa Sasemasen! (I Won't Let You Become A Star!) -

A special short story that was published in a freebie book put out in Sho-Comi. Sneaking into a boys' school to exterminate ghosts! However, what is the boy Chima has always admired doing there...!?

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• Shounen Aromatic (Aromatic Boy) -

Kabuki Takitsugu is a boy who has the family trait of smell. He can smell anyone's fragrance and find their perfect match. One day, a mysterious girl named Hatsune appears before him, asking him to find a match for her. But, for some strange reason.. Hatsune doesn't have a scent. <<less

At 17-year-old, I didn't know anything about life or love. And I didn't see my cousin as a "man"...... more>>

I dont want to know anything, but love changed everything... <<less

For Yui, she has no "freedom" whatsoever. Every single day, she's always been ordered around by her childhood friend, Aya, and her little sister, Chika,... more>> and she can't help but to obey them. Though, one day, she receives a love letter from a classmate! For some reason...Aya seems very annoyed by this. <<less

1-3) Bijin Kakumei... more>>

During sixth grade Yuki made a love confession to Shin, an extremely beautiful boy. She was extremely shocked when he started teasing her and called her fat and ugly!!

Three years later, Yuki has become beautiful by putting in great effort everyday because she wanted to get back at Shin. She transformed into a very beautiful girl!

She was accepted into the same high school as him to plot her revenge, but her childhood friend Migiwa who knows everything about Yuki's past is attending the same high school!?

4) Gothic Boyfriend (ゴシック彼氏)

Narusaki-Senpai is a famous and widely sold horror novelist, while Himeno loves to write childrens' love stories. She expresses her opinion on her Senpai's writing, but right as she says so, she knocks right into him! Narusaki takes offense to her opinion, and kidnaps her from her sanctuary of cute to his dungeon of horror!

5) Tough Girl's First Love (暴れん坊少女 First Love)

Izumi is considered the "Deity of Girls" (or protector) in her school, but there are sometimes limitations to what one person can do by herself. Kaidou-Senpai steps in, causing her to develop a crush over him. <<less

Rinko is an ordinary girl who was born with a mysterious birthmark on her left arm. But when that mark starts to get darker, strange accidents begin to happen everywhere around her, involving even the people she cares about. What will the powerful magic awakening inside Rinko bring her?... more>>

In 1987, Purple Eyes in the Dark was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award for the shoujo manga category.

Later it got a continuation: Yami no Purple Eyes - Bangaihen - PANTHERS. <<less

We have this girl Kokoro, and a guy that looks like her favorite model, Reiji. Could this be...destiny?... more>>

Note : The series went on hiatus after the author began to feel fatigued from cancer. Even though she has since written 5 volumes of another series, this one remains thus far as unfinished. <<less

Izumi Wakakusa is a renowned actress obsessed with beauty. When a hideous mark shows up on her face, she suddenly disappears and gives birth to a little girl: Sakura.... more>>

Sakura is always pampered and overprotected by her mother, until the day that she discovers why she was born. <<less