He's always been by my side, and that was as natural as breathing to me. I’ve never imagined otherwise. Even from now on... *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Consists of a collection of oneshots: 1) Covetous You and Insensible Me (Hoshigariana Kimi to Futsutsukana Boku) Never one to get close to strangers, Kai finds himself helpess in the enchanting gaze of a foreigner... 2) Lost in the Darkness Before Dawn (Gyou An ni Mayou) Tatsumi Hiroaki is a swordsman for hire during the Edo Period. Recently, a rise in bandit activity has given him a steady flow of work in protecting small shops in town. The bandits recognize his skill and offer to hire him, where he finds a familiar face from the past. 3) Confession (Kokuhaku) Unable to forget the random act of kindness by the wealthy, but lonely business man, Matsumi offers to sell his body. Is it really just for money, or is there a greater need at stake? 4) The night he escaped death (Shi ni Zokonai no Yoru) Prequel of Lost in the Darkness Before Dawn. 5) Sleepless Night The Night He Escaped Death bonus. 6) Service Confession bonus. 7) Bonds of Blood Covetous You and Insensible Me bonus.

1. **Mimitabu no Riyuu** (耳たぶの理由) 2. **Yubisaki no Biyaku** (指先の媚薬) 3. **Kuchibiru no Teppen** (唇のてっぺん) 4. **Tsumuji no Mannaka** (つむじの真ん中) 5. **Ushirosugata no Natsu no Neko** (後ろ姿の夏の猫)

Jun is always being compared to his older brother Ryou, and falling short. But when his brother's friend Yuuya starts to tutor him, his patient nature begins to get through to Jun. When Jun realizes Yuuya's feelings for Ryou, he must confront his own feelings for Yuuya.

Enter Kadokura Kyouko, grade school teacher, 33 years old, single. She has a gentle and caring personality and loves her job. Unfortunately she is only popular with her pupils, so her prospects of ever getting married seem... grim. Also enter Yamato Kazuki, university student, 20 years old, future goals = marrying Kyouko-sensei, becoming an astronaut (?). He's been in love with Kyouko-sensei ever since she became his homeroom teacher in 4th grade. Now finally an adult and having enough money to buy a ring, he decides to propose to her and she – in some way or other – agrees to become his girlfriend. But even though theoretically a couple now, their teacher-student relationship doesn't seem to have changed much. What will become of this unlikely pair? *Included chapters:* 0, 15.5, 15.9, 31.5

Alternate story for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan

A young man and his calico cat move to the countryside. This is a chronicle of the day-to-day adventures of Kabocha and her owner, perfect for cat lovers.

The Kuga House is the most prestigious deer family in Nara Prefecture. Shiraha, their heir, is attached to childhood human friend, Sousuke. Shiraha is popular and loved by all, while Sousuke is a mere servant of the house. But he is always telling Sousuke how much he likes him. Even though he feels special to be singled out by the beautiful and esteemed Shiraha, he knows that there is a line that he cannot cross. But! During mating season, Shiraha can’t control himself anymore and he comes on to Sousuke! Since then, the scales of their well-balanced relationship tips and Sousuke’s virtue falls into danger!

It features three friends, all women aged 29, who get together and socialize regularly and indulge in their common passion: drinking. Michiko Takase, the office lady heroine, prefers beer; Misono Miyauchi, a short-haired, muscular book store worker, likes sake; and Yuki Shinonome, the feminine housewife, drinks everything. The manga follows them as they visit hot springs, beer gardens, bars and more to sample different drinks, pair them with delicious side dishes, and chat about work, their family, how to keep warm while wearing skirts, etc.

Asako Ichijou, the student council president at a prestigious girls' high school, has been racking her brain about how to discipline the unruly but popular Nagi Tenma. That's the sort of person Asako is, until Nagi discovers Asako has broken school rules, too, by bringing shoujo manga to school... Asako pleads with Nagi to keep it a secret, and Nagi agrees, but with the condition, "Become my lover." (Source: Takeshobo, translated) *Note: Includes three extra chapters*.

A hedgehog finds his way into the house of a man who can communicate with animals.

Saionji Miharuta has just been assigned as the new editor for the hot-selling novelist, Shinonome Jin. Shinonome is an author who's veiled in mystery and has never shown his face to the public. So, when Saionji went for their first meeting, he was shocked to find himself in his current life's greatest crisis!! Was this reunion a fated one, or was it predestined!?