In the wake of rising criminality and terrorist activities in Japan against Japanese nationals, the Japanese National Police Agency has no choice but to authorize the mobilization of a special Counter-terrorist Motorcycle unit consisting of reformed convicts, ranging from simple thugs, individuals forced into prison for simple petty trouble and former Yakuza henchmen and leaders to combat armed criminals and terrorists. (From Wikipedia)

Upon his father's death, Akihito Kuze became a viscount at the age of 10. His smart, handsome young butler Tomoyuki Katsuragi has since managed all affairs pertaining to the viscountcy perfectly. The talented and charismatic Katsuragi is very popular in their social circle; but as Akihito grows older, he becomes colder and more distant by the day - though still as faithful to the Kuze household as he has ever been. Akihito is now a young man, and desperately in love with Tomoyuki. He determines to discover the reason behind his butler's inexplicable behaviour, and this is where their story begins... (Source: SuBLime)

Shy Nakaba has been a shut-in ever since gossip at school destroyed his reputation. But when his mom snags him a job to help him break out of his shell, he’s forced to face a co-worker who knows a thing or two about courage and commitment! Can Nakaba stand tall and speak up for what he truly wants? Mr. Mini Mart serves up a sweet-and-salty story filled with brave confessions and bold crushes! Will the past catch up to a boy who wants nothing more than to hide away forever? Or will the future finally shine with the promise of brand-new beginnings? (Source: Juné) **Included one-shot:** Shounen Scrub (Youthful Love)

Left devastated after the tragic death of his parents and sister, Yuuichi Tachibana adopts his seven-year-old nephew, Ayumu. Seeking a new beginning, he chooses to move them to a new house with a view of the ocean, hoping for a peaceful setting where they can concentrate on their healing. There they meet Ryou Kurebayashi, who owns a neighborhood deli, and become regular customers. As Ryou and Yuuichi grow closer, learning about each other's unfortunately similarly tragic pasts, they begin to support one another ― and Ayumu ― day by day, building a little family of their own by the sea. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

At Wataru Fujii's high school, it's all the rage to wear paired rings with the girl you love. Wataru wears one though he is single, and one day inadvertently discovers that his ring pairs up with that of tall, handsome and smart Yuichi Kazuki, the senior classman idolized by the entire school. Though Kazuki has a reputation for being kind to all, when dealing with Wataru, he is strangely harsh. Their paired rings somehow draw them together and the two alternately clash and attract, as they must sort out their budding feelings for each other. (Source: DMP)

Nachi Hiyama plays softball, but hates how she never tans like her teammates. Feeling alone and discouraged, she struggles to fit in. That is, until she meets Utsumi, a quiet, shy boy at her school, and discovers his secret; he has a tail! They might be different, but they can be different together. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Yuuto Lenix, a former DEA investigator, was arrested and received a life in prison for the murder of his partner, which he claims he didn't commit and was framed for the murder. While serving his sentence, an FBI agent offers him a deal to look for a particular criminal hiding in the same prison. If he successfully delivers what the FBI is searching for, then Lenix will go home free. He accepts this "under cover" assignment, hoping to be set free. (Source: Digital Manga Publishing) *Note: Includes two extra chapters and three short stories.*

In order to solve the mystery of a rumored curse that brings early death to the male descendants in his lineage, Akihiko Odagawa goes back to stay in his family's ancestral home. One night, he experiences a time slip that lands him 100 years in the past! There he meets Eitaro, a student from the Meiji Period who is also trying to solve the same mystery. Bridging the gap between the past and the present, the two men traverse time and space as they work together to unravel the family's secret. (Source: SuBLime)

Yakuza heir Homura Yasobe has a secret lover, the young businessman Touji Karasuma. A resourceful man who will do whatever it takes to succeed; Touji is in fact the noble son of the rival company competing with Homura. If anyone were to find out, it would mean war between the groups! But can the two keep their rendezvous secret? An adult story of secret love between heirs with lives hanging in the balance! (Source: DMP)

Katsura, a second year in his high school's archery club, has a hard time controlling his nerves. His "secret weapon" is his brother's best friend and childhood buddy, Sou! One hug from Sou, and Katsura's nerves are soothed to a peaceful calm. But he can't keep Sou around him forever. As he wonders how he'll survive without Sou's hugs, his friend Kouichi suddenly asks if he can be the one to save him, and kisses him! (Source: Juné)

Not only is Yuichi the most mysterious, sought-after guy at school, he's got an excellent shot at getting into any prestigious University...and no one knows this better than his secret love, Wataru. But instead of a vacation break spent celebrating beneath the fragrant sway of summer blossoms, both boys must surrender to Yuichi's grueling study schedule. How can they possibly sweeten the deal? A bet that promises to take their young relationship to the next level is in the works, but Wataru complicates matters when the very ring that symbolizes their precious bond goes missing. Prying girls and wisecracking best friends only fuel the flames of gossip, and soon the small white lies that were only meant to protect the heart of Wataru's beloved become poison arrows. With the test and their relationship on the line, can the boys hold on long enough to survive the sticky meltdown of their longest summer? (Source: DMP) Volume 1: Only the Ring Finger Knows Volume 2: The Left Hand Dreams of Him Volume 3: The Ring Finger Falls Silent Volume 4: The Ring Will Confess His Love Volume 5: The Ring Finger Persists

Bus Hashiru is a collection of five short stories centered around bus stops. In all your encounters with strangers that take place there, isn't there a chance you might discover something you hadn't had before...? A new take on life, or a lost love—nothing is beyond you. 1. **Karamagari Teiryuujo** (空曲がり停留所, Sky-Winding Bus Stop); Comic Bunch no.193/no.2005/6/10 2. **Sakurachou Teiryuujo** (さくら町停留所, Sakura Street Bus Stop); Comic Bunch no.2006/4/5 Zoukan 3. **Wasurenagaoka Teiryuujo** (忘れ名ヶ岡停留所, Wasurena Hill Bus Stop); Comic Bunch no.2007/1/8 Zoukan 4. **Tenki Yomi** (天気読み, Weather Forecast); Comic Bunch no.285/no.2007/5/4 5. **Dudleya no Michi** (ダドレアの路, Dudleya Road); 手作り絵本展 2005 6. **Megane Dorobou** (ナナイロセカイ ~めがね泥棒~, The Glasses Thief); Melody 2006-01 7. **Otona no Seifuku** (ナナイロセカイ ~オトナの制服~, Adult-Uniform); Melody 2006-03 **Note:** Stories 6 and 7 were serialized in Monthly Melody as part of [Nanairo Sekai](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=anilist%3A33276).