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).

Toru is a shy and quiet student who has developed a special crush on his close friend Ryoji, the most popular member of the high school swim team. In front of Ryoji, Toru hides his feelings and acts as if he is just one of Ryoji's good friends, but in a moment out of the blue his world will be turned upside down as Ryoji will confess a secret desire for Toru. Dazzled, Toru can barely hide his excitement for Ryoji and quickly accepts his offer. As time passes, Toru's happiness begins to fade knowing that his affair with Ryoji was just a fling based out of Ryoji's sexual curiosity. Toru, adamant about his feelings for Ryoji, confides in another one of his close friend, Kashiwazaki, about his dilemma. The two set off to devise a plan to test Ryoji's true intentions by faking a romantic relationship. Soon after, a frustrated and jealous Ryoji attempts to pry Toru out of the arms of Kashiwazaki. Is it just as they planned? Yeah! That is of course until Toru realizes Kashiwazaki wasn't really faking! How could he not have seen it coming? Both Toru and Ryoji have hidden their feelings from each other in the past, but now they have discovered that they were not the only ones. Will Toru and Ryoji be reunited or will their true feelings for each other go unfulfilled? (Source: DMP)

College professor Narusawa can speak to animals and Shin-chan, for the sake of his beloved dog Frappy, yearns to learn as well. But will that knowledge bring Narusawa and Shin-chan closer together, or will it tear them apart? (Source: Blu)

Satoru Tendou, a cameraman for the school newspaper, has confessed his love to track star and childhood friend Shirou Sawaguchi every spring since entering high school. Each year Shirou has rejected him claiming that his confession is a sick joke. As the spring of their third year approaches, Satoru is starting to wonder if he should give up on his unrequited love or risk being rejected a third time. Will Satoru be able to convince Shirou that his love is genuine? Or will Seiichi Hiro, the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, steal Satoru away before he and Shirou can reconcile their differences? (Source: DMP)

Kubota and Tokitoh are high school students who are on the Executive Committee, a kind of juvenile police force. The stories in Executive Committee are largely silly and plotless, such as resolving mysteries over a cheat-sheet for an exam, or acting as bodyguards for a spoiled teen idol. (Source: Wikipedia)

The ordinary Yu who works in a florist shop has an extraordinary secret—he has multiple personalities!! His alter egos include; the cool, levelheaded elite lawyer, Kaname and the wild, rough body-builder, Ryo. Both are extremely protective of Yu. But Yu wants to date another man. How would his alter egos deal with this new development? Love and sex of 3 couples in a non-stop pursuit.

"The person I love is you, Haru!" Haru is shocked by the sudden confession from his best friend Kazushi and the passionate kiss that follows! However, he can't bring himself to see the perfect and widely admired Kazushi as anything more than a friend. Determined to win Haru's admiration and love, Kazushi steals a kiss every chance he can get. How long can Haru ward off his increasingly strong and bold advances? (Source: DMP)

Shusuke has just been reunited with his best friend from high school, Atsushi, after many years apart. The problem for Shusuke is that Atsushi is his secret crush he’s been trying so hard to forget about all these years. Will Shusuke take this opportunity to finally reveal his feelings? And just what are Atsushi’s feeling for Shusuke? (Source: Blu)

Kazuto loves being the life of the party...even when he can’t remember his wild night once the sun rises! But who’s this strange man curled up in his bed?! It turns out that the scrappy Kazuto has been purchased by the suave and successful Takasugi for an entire month. Everyone knows that you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but these two men will have a hard time playing by the rules if they let their bodies take control! (Source: Juné)

At the Ouka Acadmeic Institute, an elite all-male private school for the nation’s most gifted, exists a student council with some extraordinary members. Among them is Yuushi Satou, the student council president admired by every student. Despite his cool, elegant demeanor, he is a passionate leader. In fact, unbeknownst to him, his concealed passion is what makes him attractive to the rest of the students. Backed by a beautiful bouquet of boys to round off the council, this all-boys school is ready to burst. (Source: DMP)

A typical summer night turns hotter than usual at the Obinata household when a stranger named Shuu Asuou turns up and announces that he’ll be living with them from now on! Shuu explains that he has married their sister Shima and that he shall stay at the house while awaiting her return. But when she doesn’t turn up, he proclaims that he is there to stay for good! What is Shuu's motive for wanting to be with Obinata family? (Source: Juné)