Shy Ichitaka has a crush on his high-school classmate Iori, but ever since she posed for semi-provocative swimsuit photos in a magazine, she's had a... more>> lot of sleazy guys hitting on her. Ichitaka's afraid to make his feelings known for fear Iori will think he's just another creep. <<less

Long ago, a witch named Red Ridinghood fell in love with a man named Wolf, but he broke her heart. She set a curse on... more>> their descendents… should a Wolf ever fall for a Ridinghood, they will turn into a wolf! <<less

Maki has been angry at the neighbour's son for the last 5 years, since he peeked at her when she was naked. Now, they have... more>> to take care of two stores at the same time because the four parents decided to go on a trip. <<less

Shi-Hyun is a girl who has nothing but bad luck - at least, that's what everyone believes. In some ways, Shi-Hyun herself believes this and... more>> tries to stay away from the people she loves the most. As a result, she has developed an outer shell, making her look tough and indifferent even with the constantly bullying. But when she transfers to a different high school, a fresh start brings unfamiliar characters - and new challenges - into her life. <<less

Kira Yuuki is a 15 year old boy whose only wish is to be a normal teenager. Despite what he wants, he isn't really human... more>> at all -- he's a Lemora Saramanda. There's a strange symbol on his palm, testimony to what his is. Inaba and Yukia are two of the Kira's closest friends. However, because he is a special type of his species, Kira is wanted by others for the power he can bring. The mysterious Rosen Kroitz Secret Society seems to know a great deal about the Saramanda, keeping them as pets and breeding them. One day, Kira is captured by his pursuers, and Inaba and Yukia chase after the car he's trapped in. The accident that follows changes everything for the friends, as does the appearance of Kira's older brother... <<less

Hibiki has always been very attached to his older neighbour Yui. The shy boy used to admire her for her extensive knowledge. But now that... more>> Hibiki attends middle school, his attitude towards high schooler Yui has changed. What will become of those two childhood friends? <<less

On her own for the very first time, Erica finds herself dealing with the pressures of independence. Luckily, some old friends--and some exciting new ones--are... more>> there to help her make her way in this exciting new world. Will it be enough for her to grow and be a successful woman, or will she remain just a girl? <<less

"A love story about a dark pure love."... more>>

Love. Heart. A mistake.

I made a mistake with you----.

Aine Misabashi, a second-year student at a music high school, has secret feelings for her childhood friend Riko Shirota.

When she seeks advice from her close friend Hime (Ayu Yasou), she cannot tell her the feelings she has kept hidden.

In this moment, the girl notices her true heart.

The feelings of youth crumble away, a story about "a dark pure love" starts now----.

The characters' psychological portraits are deep in every way.

A daring yet delicate depiction of a complicated love of boys and girls. <<less

Miku is on the same tennis team as her childhood crush, Tomo-nii.... more>>

Not only can this guy kick ass in tennis, he's also good-looking and super nice! The only thing that Miku doesn't like about him is his brother, Natsume. Completely opposite from his older brother, Natsume is known to play girls, and be a basic cocky pain in the neck.

But one day, Miku finds out something about him that ends up shocking her to no end...!! <<less

• Short-Tempered Melancholic ... more>>

Kajika Yamano is a female ninja whose job is to protect her family's legendary weapon. But when a boy she has a crush on tells her she should be more ladylike, she vows to give up all ninja related deeds.

• This Love is Nonfiction

Yuri sends her pen pal Ryo a picture of herself--but it's really of her best friend Karin, who is prettier than she is. Now Ryo wants to meet her, so she has no choice but to send Karin instead!

• Romance in the Afternoon Rain

Minori falls in love with Takato, a boy who shared his umbrella with her one rainy afternoon. Now she "forgets" her umbrella every time it rains in hopes of becoming closer to him.

• Second Time in Love

Mana secretly likes her friend's boyfriend, but Nakamura, a younger boy, is determined to win Mana's heart. <<less

Mari, like another Japanese girl, has been invited as a formal guest. She is to be headed to another country to visit her friend who... more>> became a queen. When Mari arrives there, things starts to get mysterious as there is an attempt to kill the royal family. Who is behind the plot to kill them? <<less

Seventeen-year-old Nanaka Kirisato is a high school student serious about her studies and goals in life. She frequently criticizes her best friend, Nenji Nagihara, for... more>> being a childish delinquent who spends his time fighting other boys. Then one day, after a heated argument with Nenji, she falls off a flight of stairs and suffers a brain injury, resulting in her mind reverting to that of a six-year-old. With this in mind, Nanaka's father and Nenji must keep her injury a secret as she struggles to live a normal life and grow up all over again. <<less

Daiki comes home from a luxurious life in Tokyo to find that his childhood friend, Tetsu, has grown into a strong and surly young man.... more>> Daiki's struggle with belonging becomes even more complicated when Tetsu harbors strange feelings toward Daiki! <<less

Collection of oneshots.... more>>

1) Kiss de Go : a girl marries in order to be more free.

2) Tabetai Baby- Ayu can only love her childhood friend, Kuma. Realizing this while she's in bed with Motoharu is a bit strange though. But she's determined to give her first time to Kuma, and Motoharu who loves her, wants to help her?!

Its sequel is Kanjite Go. <<less

Ringo Nonohara is a cheerful girl who dreams of becoming a TV celebrity. Although knows nothing about cooking, she is chosen to host a cooking program called "Delicious Time." She is really excited about this job and has the full support of her childhood friend, Kazuomi, who is a great cook. Kazuomi is always on Ringo's side, cheering her up and helping her out. With Kazuomi's help, Ringo gradually learns how to cook and "Delicious Time" becomes a great success. Ayami Hanamori has a crush on Kazuomi and tries to get in Ringo's way and generally be nasty. Ringo isn't bothered and always manages to create new dishes for the show with Kazuomi's help.
... more>> 40px;"> Ringo decided to go into show business because she is a great fan of a teenage superstar Masato Ishizuka. One day, something unbelievable happens: Masato asks Ringo to go out with him. So starts a complicated love triangle between Kazuomi, Masato and Ringo. Then another cooking program is started which threatens Ringo's popularity. Masato's mysterious private life also adds spice to the story. <<less

Continuation of , Milk Crown H, a romantic comedy with a cute plot, is by . It is the story of Tachibana Oto, a ditzy girl who works at the Class Z dormitory as a maid to earn her school tuition. On her way to the dorm, she bumps into a gang of fighting people. When she interferes to break up the fighting, she was pushed around. A mysterious stranger, with GOD tattooed on his arm and a partly-dyed fringe, timely comes to her rescue. He turns out to be Goryukanda Jin, dormitory head of Class Z, the people considered elite to others because of the various talents they hold.... more>>

Though not in full recognition, Oto instantly falls in love with Jin for his daring ways and the un-human like traits he holds. She soon meets the other residents of Class Z, some who seem ordinary, some who seem strange, and some who seems extraordinary. The manga goes on with her life at Class Z, as she gradually discovers each of the resident’s talents and goes through, inevitable in the manga world, obstacles and seemly wrong decisions. <<less

Ryota plays it cool around all of his classmates, especially when it comes to girls. But he’s always the one on the spot in a... more>> perverted situation. In some of these many random anecdotes about the lives of fifth graders you'll find: peeping at collarbones, eating chalk, accidental skirt flipping, missing bloomers (you know, those girls' gym shorts things), and many others. Who says grade school can't have a high-school-type love story? <<less

Miharu Tsuji is a 15 year old tomboy who finds out that her best friend likes her. Now, she must deal with the different emotions... more>> and find out what she truly feels in this all-so-strange situation. <<less

Includes four short stories:... more>>

• HELP!!

• Crybaby Betty -

Rika is always being bullied by one of her childhood friends, Yuusuke, but what is his reason for doing so?

• Koi Ai Dai Kaze

• Canary ga, Naita Yoru <<less

Tetsuo is a quiet and uncharismatic boy who is desperately in love with one of his classmates... who refuses to be his girlfriend. However, his... more>> feelings lead him to do anything for her; even become her puppet... What are the girl's true feelings? <<less

When they were just kids, Hiro and Kaede were separated because Kaede went to America with his divorced mom. He promised he'd come back --... more>> and one day he does. Hiro has always missed him, but this Kaede looks and behaves nothing like the one he knew back then. <<less

This is a story of a male youth named "Ren" who seems to have dreams of girls. But recently he had a dream of his... more>> childhood friend from grade 1 and calls it a nightmare. He seems like a funny guy and is very unlucky with girls. <<less

When Masami's father died, he was told by his grandfather that he had to move out. In order to find a new place that he... more>> could live in for 80,000 yen a month, he asked his unrequieted love "Kagome" to look for a new place for him. But unfortunately, because of that, he has had to join the "extremely normal phenomena observation society" that she founded. And on top if it, there are rumors that things seem to "appear" at the things that the she finds. <<less

Kyoko Suomi is the princess of Earth in the 30th century. Kyoko goes to school among the commoners, unwilling to reveal her true identity... more>> and ascend the throne. The king will allow Kyoko to live as she pleases if she can revive her twin sister Ui, who has been trapped in time since birth. <<less

This collection is an amalgamation of work reflecting Hiroki Endo's philosophy and his outstanding ability to draw and to tell stories.... more>>

Volume 1:

"The Crows, the Girl, and the Yakuza"(カラスと少女とヤクザ)

A long, heavily philosophical piece about a homeless girl who lives among the crows in an empty warehouse and a wounded yakuza who hides from his enemies with her (86 pages long)

"Because You're Definitely a Cute Girl" (きっとかわいい女の子だから)

This short story is about a girl who is into Jungian psychology, and she regrets the loss of her mother and elder sister as well as her invalid grandfather.

"For Those of Us Who Don't Believe in God" (神様なんて信じていない僕らのために)

A story about a group of college students putting on a play about a serial murderer in prison who holds a discussion with the sister of one of his victims. This story is heavy on philosophy and existential dialogue interspersed with bits of humor (Endo's typical short-story formula). This is a long story, weighing in at about 90 pages.

Volume 2:

"Hang"

A young girl asks her boyfriend to "take her to the end of the world." Here especially are overtones of EDEN--reality hangs on a silken thread.

"High School Girl 2000" (女子高生2000)

This is about Master Endo himself. He shares his midlife-crisis at 30 with us, and the situations in an artist's life back at the beginning of his mangaka career...

"Platform"

The two-parter Platform tells of Takaguki, son of a powerful yakuza clan, who hates nothing more than his father's overwhelming power and his heritage...

"Boys Don't Cry"

This one-shot talks about sexuality issues. <<less