An artist-in-training starts falling in love with a woman at the cafeteria.... more>>

A love story revolving around a bowl of udon. <<less

The betrayal of her lover sends Chica into despair and as result she attempts to end her own life. But she is saved by a... more>> man called Antonio, who helps nurse her back to health. It is then Chica that decides and swears: "I will become a bullfighter. By becoming one, I will be able to die in front of my lover." But little does Chica know of the difficult road that lies ahead and the trouble she must face to follow the path of a matador... <<less

Collection of stories:... more>>

1) Borderline (NEMU Youko) (also found in )

2) Akatsuki no Stallion (SHINOHARA Chie)

3) Ashita no Nyaata (NISHI Keiko)

4) Hibi Kore Neko Jitsu (HATSU Akiko)

5) Bokura Shinbun (OUSAKA Mieko)

6) Sorekara (Hozumi) (also found in )

7) Neko ni Umare Kawatta Boku wa (SAKURAWA Asuka)

8) Kyou wa Shuppatsu no Hi (OOUCHI Eiko)

9) 04992 (Est Em) <<less

Even though this is a story from the recent past…a man who suddenly appeared in my room seems to be “Hikaru Genji.” Yes, the one from the Heian period, the insanely popular young nobleman who is the main character of “Genji Monogatari.”... more>>

At first I thought he was a suspicious guy in cosplay, but after I had bashed him over the head with a metal bat, I decided to watch over him for a little bit. Soon he became like a parasite, and if he weren’t so elegant and shy…

Everyday life has become fun. He started posting waka and such on Twitter, and soon he had lots of followers.

That guy really likes women. But he hasn’t laid a finger on me. Oh! But it’s not as if I want him to!

Well, I really don’t know why, but it seems as if a gorgeous NEET has come to live with me…? <<less

A maker of individually crafted shoes returns home from a trip to Florence, Italy. One day, a surprise visitor comes to his studio...

After the passing of the Equal Opportunity Employment Act, everyone has equal rights in the workplace. Unfortunately, there are still many logistical difficulties to be... more>> overcome: like, how's a centaur supposed to fit in an elevator made for humans, anyway? <<less

When his love found a new man, Luca found himself in need of a new place to live. He spotted a room for rent flyer that lead to a bold offer from the landlord. The landlord, and now roommate, Javi guides Luca while composing a story for a novel. After observing the neighbors living in their apartment on the end of Calle Feliz, Luca writes a brand new story, committed to finding a happy end for each person there. This is the story of how Luca, Javi and all their neighbors eventually find their own happy ending.... more>>

Source: Jmanga <<less

A sensational chocolate overload. Flooding taste with a pinch of romance.... more>>

A different kind of love story, revolving around a certain esteemed chocolate aficionado.

Jean-Louis, an extraordinarily talented Parisian attorney. Above all else on earth, his lifelong love has been... chocolate. Troubled people cross his path in every direction he travels. As one might expect, might chocolate become Jean-Louis' method of salvation for these grieving souls? Furthermore, what mysteries of his past shall surface? <<less

When they were children, being step-brothers was enough reason for Taisei and Kouta to live together. However, since they've grown up, Taisei has become aware... more>> that his feelings for his little brother Kouta go beyond brotherly love. He can't take these feelings anymore and leaves home. Several years later, when he returns home suddenly, Taisei asks Kouta earnestly: "Teach me the family business!" And so the next chapter of their life together begins. The little brother tries to pretend he doesn't know how his older brother feels, while the older brother wants to make his younger brother acknowledge his feelings. <<less

ALENZYAS was proposed by Ken Nimura to EST EM,... more>>

Obata Tabao, Murai, Mopuko, Miyazawa Takeshi, and Morizumi Takedo...

In total, 7 artists are displaying their skill in character design through this work. Each artist created a hero and villain, after which the villains were shuffled amongst the artists. The idea of this anthology is for each artist to portray their created hero fight against the villain assigned to them.

From 7 unique artists, please enjoy these valiant battles of Heroes VS Villains! <<less

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A chance encounter between two Tokyo ladies as they are having a terrible day, and reflections on what it means to be a Tokyoite.... more>>

Oneshot published in Flowers 2019 Fall issue. <<less