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In the far future, a huge mass of energy, dubbed as the "Star of Destruction" appears near Mars, and brings about the threat of human extinction as it approaches Earth. The appearance of the star caused usual atmospheric patterns and deformation of the Earth. This triggered acts of war and terrorism throughout the world, and has critically damaged the Earth. However, the true omen of disaster has yet to come. And so there was a 100 years left. For the sake of avoiding extinction, mankind came up with a few plans. The first of which would be the Earth escape plan, to build space shuttles and invent technologies to allow them to live in space. There was, however, a flaw in that, for a human would never be able to live throughout the whole of a 100 years to oversee the project, and therefore the Felix plan was put in place, which was to create a new species of human beings through the use of gene manipulation, allowing them to have bodies that do not age and possess a high level of intelligence. The formation of a single government body, the Earth Unified Government, was setup to oversee that, and at the same time recruit an army to suppress any organizations who would oppose to the plan. And so 99 years have passed... There is a Felix girl who actively contributed as a member of the plan to escape Earth. Having devoted her whole life to the plan, she wishes to stay on Earth for the rest of her life, having finished her work, and certain that Humanity's existence is secured. And so one day, the Earth Unified Government Army sent a young man to the girl's side. His work there, to protect her, and also to free her from her restraints. And so the story begins with their meeting. A little story, about a dying planet and a girl.
High school student Ayumi Yumeji belongs to her school's photo club. She takes photos in various places in town and grows up while meeting people.
Crazy office 4-koma starring Akane, a programmer constantly haunted by encroaching deadlines, and Yamagami, a salesperson hunting for Akane's love by bringing her even more jobs! *Note: Chapter count includes two bonus chapters.*
Nobuko Mori is a tomboyish young woman who has just moved into a town by the sea. Through a chance encounter, she comes to know Sano, an older woman who is a fashion designer for children's clothing and lives in the same town. As the two become good friends, complicated matters deeply rooted in Mori's heart begin to surface... An unflinching, frank drama between women centered on the growth of a woman.
In a boarding school where talented young boys are gathered together, Tatsumi has the best grades and is the "president's favorite." However, his place was just stolen by the pretty boy Azuma who's rumored to be getting the president's attention. Tatsumi is irritated by this, but is forced to yield to Azuma whose personality completely changed from the harassment he's been receiving. Ever since then, Tatsumi's been scared of Azuma. Tatsumi ends up in the same room as him but slowly realize where his fear comes from...
The first of two early works one-shot compilations by Minori Kimura, this collects works from her latter half of high school through college, with one one-shot from her 20's at the end. Common themes include waiting, loneliness, and the psychology of children. 1. **Rain** (雨, Ame) - A boy is falsely accused of tearing a classmate's photo, but things don't seem to favor his truth. This boy is no stranger to lies and falsehoods, however... 2. **Tommy** (トミィ) - Tommy is a boy whose father perished during the war. Though the truth is hidden from him, Tommy begins to notice something is off.... 3. **Balloon** (風船, Fuusen) - A largely silent one-shot about a girl who longs for the embodiment of joy: balloons. 4. **Tunnel** (トンネル) - A recollection of one's time when he was a young boy, and a tunnel that only he felt fear toward. 5. **Carrot** (にんじん, Ninjin) - A reflection on one's dislike for carrots when he was a young boy, and a certain incident regarding that. 6. **Mamoru-kun is Dead** (まもる君が死んだ, Mamoru-kun ga Shinda) - A whole town investigates what happened to one young boy, while also reflecting upon the wrongs done to him. 7. **A Joyful Tale** (こうふくな話, Koufuku na Hanashi) - Kimura reflects upon the aspects of her younger self that she has now lost. The only one-shot not in a shojo magazine, instead published in COM. 8. **The Wingless Bird** (翼のない鳥, Tsubasa no nai Tori) - The tale of Joey, a country boy who has always wished to fly since he was very young. Joey departs from home, wanting to find out a way in which he can fly, but he discovers much more in the wide world he explores.
A collection of poem manga and full color manga filled with warmth and childhood innocence. 1. **Rosebud Rosie** (ローズバッド・ロージー) A precocious little girl named Rosie finds a kindred spirit in Paco, a boy from the circus. 2. **Akarui Haiiro no Ie** (あかるい灰色の家, The Bright Gray House) A girl reflects on herself, her neighborhood, and her home in the period where two-story homes were only just beginning to become widespread in this full color poem manga. 3. **Haka no Naka no Kodomo** (箱の中の子供, The Child in the Box) A full-color picture book manga on a little boy who isolates himself from others. 4. **Tonari no Ippei-kun** (となりの一平君, My Neighbor Ippei-kun) 1 5. **Tonari no Ippei-kun** (となりの一平君, My Neighbor Ippei-kun) 2 6. **Tonari no Ippei-kun** (となりの一平君, My Neighbor Ippei-kun) 3 7. **Tonari no Ippei-kun** (となりの一平君, My Neighbor Ippei-kun) 4 8. **Tonari no Ippei-kun** (となりの一平君, My Neighbor Ippei-kun) 5 9. **Tonari no Ippei-kun** (となりの一平君, My Neighbor Ippei-kun) 6 The daily life of a little boy named Ippei and his family. 10. **8-gatsu no Hikari** (８月の光, The Light in August) A short poem manga about a girl and a game of hide-and-seek she played when she was younger. 11. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 1 12. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 2 13. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 3 14. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 4 15. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 5 16. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 6 17. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 7 18. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 8 19. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 9 20. **Kisetsu no Kizami** (季節の刻み, Etchings of the Seasons) 10 Two-page poem manga by Kimura that cover various subjects, often reflective and contemplative.
Venom, Darling Dance, Failure Girl and other famous songs by the popular vocaloid P, Kairiki Bear, have been turned into "Stories"! Loneliness is like poison, I have nothing, I'm a failure, I'm a failure, and so on... In a social networking site where girls vent their pain, she comes across a rumor of "Courtship Girl Syndrome," which only teenage girls are affected by. She thought it was just a myth, a disease with a cute name and symptoms like those of a manga character. However, the abnormalities that began to occur in the girl's body as a result of a certain problem are very similar to the rumors...? We are affected by the blue spring disease.
