This collection of stories explores different types of exclusion and isolation. Ever since his father died saving him, Asano has associated his father's white ashes with purity and cleanliness. Unfortunately, for his dark-complected cousin Izuru, Asano's neurosis prevents them from being close. Will Asano learn to overcome his distaste for things that are not pure white for Izuru's sake? Includes three other stories.... more>>

Stories included in this collection:

White Brand I

White Brand II

Teal End

Hasta La Vista, Baby

Exhibition Painting

One Size Fits All <<less

Naoto is a stressed-out college student doing his best to juggle the eccentricities of his divorced parents with his own burgeoning romance. His stress deepens... more>> after his gay father proposes to the handsome and elegant male lover. This is a humourous series by Ima Ichiko about the modern, dysfunctional family. <<less

After 10 years of acting in after school muscials, Miwa Haruya finally gets his big break playing Akiyama Kei's younger brother in the newest Fuji... more>> TV drama. Haruya soon realizes that his admiration for Kei is evolving into something deeper. Will their relationship bear fruit or will an interfering older brother and a jealous co-star destroy their love before it even has a chance to start. <<less

I'm Nakabori Ayu, my family runs a fish store on the Fujikubo Kotobuchi Shopping Street. You may be thinking that something like this is merely... more>> plain and ordinary, but actually, there's another fish store directly across from mine {Hinai Fresh Fish Store). Our two families compete for business, and the arguments between our fathers are never-ending. Coincidentlly, Hinai Fresh Fish Store's son, Daisuke, is the same age as me. I really wanted to establish a good friendship between the two of us; however it left me with a deep truamatic mental scar... <<less

Orphaned high school student Yukiharu has six little brothers. But is his suddenly chaotic life about to pull in Makoto, his lover next door, as... more>> well? <<less

An 8-page "quarter" oneshot. A high school student finds it easier to relate to his best friend than his girlfriend.

Our cute Pochi [popular nickname for dogs in Japan] is always following our Math senpai around. For so many years, will he finally get an... more>> answer for his unrequited love? <<less

Chiyoko is a 4th grader who loves chocolate! Along with her mother and father (who run a patisserie), the daughter of a Japanese sweets shop... more>> who sees Chiyoko as her rival, Azuki-chan, and Azuki’s mature little sister Kanoko-chan, she lives everyday happily with a bit of silliness. <<less

Follow the lives of five senior art students as they learn color theory and technique… and have some cute and colorful life lessons along the... more>> way. With full color illustrations scattered throughout, this volume will teach the reader some art basics as well. Art class was never this fun! <<less

"To Hiiragi Kouichi-kun. I'll be waiting for you after school behind the school gym. Sakuragi Umeko." These were the words written in the first love... more>> letter Hiiragi ever received. But when he meets Sakuragi, she tells him that she wants to take him to the planet R'lyeh!?! Disappointed that the love letter from the cute girl came from a nutcase, Hiiragi returns home, only to find that Sakuragai won't give up so easily. Not only that, she may have been telling the truth afterall! But then again, Hiiragi isn't such a normal guy, either... <<less

In a certain star system, there is a small planet called the Onsen Planet. The entire surface is covered in hot springs, and the ones... more>> who manage them are the four Santa Monica siblings. <<less

Nanako and her two best friends, Akane and Shino, have been in the same class since elementary school. Now with the entrance exam just around... more>> the corner, the girls have big plans for spending their college years together as well. Unfortunately, those big plans hinged on all three of them passing their exams…Now Nanako and Akane are ichiroh, first-year students at the local prep school. Nanako is determined to do better next year, but it’s going to be a real challenge — the bossy dorm/shrine manager puts the pair to work as miko, Akane can’t kick her video game addiction, and the neighbor’s pranks are getting out of hand! With all this nonsense, Nanako will be lucky to get any studying done! <<less

Sadashima fell in love with a handsome senpai while she was in high school, but didn't have the guts to tell him before he graduated and moved away. When Sadashima graduates the next year, she follows her senpai, Shirahai, to Tokyo and manages to move in next door. She totally believes that the two of them can now hook up, and can't wait to knock on his door to 'coincidentally" find themselves neighbors.... more>>

She's flabbergasted to find a woman answering Shirahai's door, and then blown away to find out the woman is Shirahai! He's had a sex change! <<less

This is a simple dialogue-less little story about a young girl and an inquisitive little foxy friend.

By Meijinification:... more>>

Anzu and Sumire are half-blooded twins living in a port town. They love their big brother, Fujio, a legendary modeler of figurines. A nice slice of life family story about a brother and his young sisters who turn to be ladies. <<less

Average schoolgirl Nanami is excited about only one thing — getting closer to her crush during the new school year. Little does she know that... more>> there’s an ancient power running through her veins, which is why she’s being pursued by Tomotaka Onigoroshi, a swordswoman who will stop at nothing to rid the world of Nanami’s presence! But while their initial confrontation is as hunter and quarry, will Tomotaka’s allegiances shift when Nanami steps up to defend her against an unexpected opponent? <<less

Kouki Hanashima and Asahi Hidaka share a class-recognized love, although it's a relationship that seems to have its ups and downs. One day, out of... more>> nowhere, Kouki's older sister pushes her young infant son on the couple, saying that her duties as a stewardess requires her to be away for a month. Not only is the child named Asahi as well, but it seems that he's becoming a rival for the older Asahi! <<less

A glimpse into the lives of Keiko (a 26 year old Junior College Librarian) and Yukiki (a 26 year old drifter) that have been best friend since they were little. ... more>>

Life takes some unexpected turns but I'm always with you Yukiki. <<less

'Ebisu-san and Hotei-san' is about two female office workers. Initially Hotei is not pleased when Ebisu is transferred to her branch, but gradually those feelings... more>> begin to change. <<less

Hoshiai Hiro's "The Tale of the Wild Roses" is about a school play. Sorachi usually plays guys, but the club president wants her to play... more>> the female lead this time. When the president herself ends up playing opposite Sorachi, the two begin to grow closer. (This story takes place at the same school as ".") <<less

Hokuto is a first year student at a famous athletic school... however, he doesn't happen to play any sports due an anxiety problem that he... more>> had developed. Now, after being pressured by his friend Yuri, he has become the manager of the basketball club. Strange things start to develop as he gets harassed by some of his senpai and begins to battle some demons... <<less

Washizu Miri, a second year high school student, is a small 148cm(less than 5 feet)-tall girl who has acquired a reputation for being violent and... more>> dangerous. This collection of short manga (generally 2 per page) chronicles the fun daily life of Miri and her friends at school, Natsumi and Utako. <<less

A collection of stories about relationships between men and women either of whom just happens to be a zombie.

When a new girl joins her class, Madoka Kaname thinks she recognizes the mysterious, dark-haired transfer student from one of her dreams… a dream where... more>> she is approached by a cat-like creature who offers Madoka an opportunity to change destiny. Madoka had always thought magic was the stuff of fantasy… until she sees the transfer student fighting with the very cat being from her dream! And just like in Madoka’s dream, the cat gives her a choice. Will Madoka become a magical girl in exchange for her dearest desire? What will be the cost of having her wish come true? <<less

Meet Natsu and Hana, the two young women who are the managers of a beat-up apartment building, as they try to find tenants, upkeep the... more>> place, and generally have a good time. <<less