When Takanashi started his job in a new company, he was put under Tokunaga. When he finds a picture of Mr. Furuya, one of the elder officers in the company, on Tokunaga’s computer, he realizes that his superior is gay and the whole office knows about it. While surprised, Takanashi comforts Tokunaga on his unrequited feelings for Mr. Furuya, even joins him while he drinks his sorrows. The two grow close until Takanashi realizes one day that he likes Tokunaga. Takanashi proceeds by confessing his feelings to Tokunaga during another night of drinking together, leaving Tokunaga flustered and confused. How will Tokunaga respond to Takanashi’s feelings? (Source: Futekiya) *Notes: This volume includes short stories of three couples.*
Takanashi’s happily ever after seems to have finally blossomed. He confesses his feelings to his mentor, Tokunaga (who used to come crying to Takanashi about his unrequited love with their boss Mr. Furuya), and the two began their romance. As with all couples, Takanashi and Tokunaga overcome various speed bumps and hurdles that test their relationship. But will they be able to power through Takanashi’s transfer to the Sales Department? As Takanashi experiences first-hand the unfair realities of being gay and a salesperson, Tokunaga relives the bitter memories of his past. All they want is to be together in peace, but at what cost? (Source: Futekiya)
The slender stranger with a handsome face comes to buy flowers on this particular day every month. Who are the flowers for? Should you find the courage to strike up a conversation? Would it look weird after so long? Drawn by the scent of spring, the tender bud hidden within their hearts looks set to bloom at last.... As well as the title story, enjoy tsutomu's tale of adolescence's unbridled fantasies! With the bittersweet love life of a seventeen-year-old and many more new stories in this anthology packed to the brim with short stories! (source: Renta!)
Sakurai, who works for an ad agency, bumped into a young man on his way home. He dropped some business materials and a magazine and messed them up. Luckily, the young man happened to have the same magazine and offered Sakurai to hand it over, so Sakurai followed him to his house. The young man, Minagawa Youichi, was a college student and owned a big old house, which was used as a boarding house. Sakurai thought Minagawa was unsociable and hard to go along with, but somehow he started to visit his house frequently and...
Yoshioka is a regular at Oosawa's restaurant, and always seems to be bringing in yet another boyfriend to enjoy Oosawa's delicious cooking. As a single parent, Oosawa works very hard and doesn't have time to make many close friends, or even consider dating. But when his beloved daughter Chizu falls ill and Yoshioka offers his help, Oosawa finds he must accept this frivolous seeming person's outstretched hand. Yet, sometimes people are not quite what they seem, as Oosawa discovers. A tender romance story of a single father, a lonely businessman, and the child who brings them together.
Nagai is just your typical office guy...except that he’s had a secret crush on his coworker Saitou for ages. But with Saitou’s massive wedding just around the corner, Nagai realizes that it’s finally time to retire his illicit desire for the adorable young man. However, sly Honda has a few teasing tricks up his own sleeve...and once the beer starts flowing, there’s no telling where the night will end! Is this love triangle destined to tumble, or will it evolve into the most tantalizing tryst ever? (Source: Juné Manga)
Chiaki Sakaguchi appears to be a sociable, popular high school senior, but he carries a dark secret with him that he can tell no one about – not even his closest friends. When Chiaki meets fellow student Eiji Yukimura – an under-achieving social misfit – for the first time, he believes he’s found someone who can understand his inner pain. As the two become closer, Chiaki learns that Eiji has a secret also – a secret so dark, it threatens to overshadow his own. United by common dysfunction and angst, Chiaki and Eiji begin to search for pleasure together beyond their pain. Will the pair’s growing bond enable them to break free of their troubled pasts and create a brighter future? Or is the damage that’s been done to both of them beyond any healing that love can provide? (Source: Juné) *Note: Includes an epilogue*
Horyuu is a shining, good looking surfer idol. Shouin, who is enamored with him, is a calm, restrained and mature youngster. Though Horyuu is the polar opposite to the subdued Shouin, he cannot erase from his mind the secret confession which they shared... (Source: Juné Manga)
While investigating a murder case, Detective Hishinuma Kazuha is reunited with mobster, Hyoudou Itsuki. During their junior high school days, their relationship was like oil and water; Kazuha minded his own business and Hyoudou was emotionally attached. Hyoudou is at a bargaining point as he approaches Kazuha: he'll divulge important information about the case in exchange for Kazuha's body. Kazuha refuses such an unfathomable request, but Hyoudou, the unrestrained beast, takes control... These two interwoven men and their superb, wild, beast-like love! (Source: Dangerous Pleasure)
Brash med student Jonathan has been stealing drugs from his school's hospital and selling them to his classmates! When a sly professor discovers his racket, Jonathan agrees to a physical relationship in exchange for keeping mum. But what happens when a simple business transaction turns into a heated almost-love affair? *Lies Are a Gentleman's Manners* reveals the devilishly dirty secrets of the high-society set! With appearances to uphold and family legacies to honor, any "extracurricular" activity must be kept hush-hush. But can a man with a doting wife, a darling child, a spoiled lover and a sordid past truly get the balance right? (Source: Juné)
As a newly appointed high school teacher, Ida has yet to gain confidence in his abilities. His insecurity grows worse when he feels someone intensely staring at him during class. The piercing eyes belong to a tall, intimidating student ― Koichi Kobayashi. What exactly should Ida do about it? Is it discontent that fuels Kobayashi's sultry gaze... or could it be something else? (Source: DMP)
In a European school dorm, Georges Saphir is admired and loved by everyone. However, afraid of others doing him harm, he has never allowed anyone to get close. Why is it then that misfit Robert can effortlessly step over this line Georges has drawn, and see right through him? And will getting too close to Robert result in a tragedy that justifies his worst fears? (Source: DMP)

