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

Creepy, crawly, grotesque...Such is the daily life of Miko and company when ghostly specters lurk around every corner. Meet a new cast of spine-tingling, bloodcurdling monsters in the official comic anthology!! (Source: Yen Press)

Living in the Tohoku countryside, Reiji Saeki lost his life in an accident during summer vacation. However, he found himself in a white world with a strange glowing orb in front of his eyes. The orb claimed to be a magician of a different world, and he was looking for a person who would inherit the magic he had perfected in order to prevent the knowledge from disappearing. With that, Reiji, equipped with a new body and powerful magic, went to live in the world of Elgin. Source: My Anime List

The strongest Onmyoji of modern times, Michiharu Ashiya, is busy stanning his fave idol, who turns out to be his next client...! (Source: MANGA Plus)

"Do you want to be kissed?" "Push me away if you don't like it." To avoid moving overseas for her second year of high school, Koko decides to live with her younger childhood friend, Shuri, whom she suddenly reunites with after two years of being apart. Until now, she had only considered him a cute little brother, but once they start living together, Shuri's behavior does a 180. He approaches her as if he's in love with her, whispers tenderly in her ear, and pins her down on the couch?! What is Shuri up to?! Who knows...but there seems to be no way to hold back his dangerously sweet advances! (Source: MangaPlaza)

The year is 2160, and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union has not yet ended. Cyborg soldiers returning from war roam about, their cybernetic enhancements monitored by the authorities. Behind the scenes, government-affiliated organizations, Western spies, and mafiosos hunt each other down. This is Moscow, a city where freedom, truth, and prosperity have long since disappeared. Danila Kragin, a disposable asset called a "janitor," is a flesh-and-blood mercenary. He now sprints down alleyways, submachine gun in hand. He must make it home—not only for his beloved Stasia, but for his younger siblings waiting for his return. (Source: Yen Press)

A collection of stories featuring young adults navigating the workforce and trying to understand romantic relations as their lives are intertwine in unexpected ways. 1. **It's nice to be young.** \[Originally published in the magazine as Dare Datte Skylark (誰だってスカイラーク)\]. Kishi works in the anime industry but doesn't really like his job. During one of his regular disappearances, he runs into a rather mischievous cat who follows him home and begins stalking him wherever he goes! 2. **Mahou ga Tsukaenakutemo** (魔法が使えなくても) 3. **Paradise!** (パラダイス!) Mayu and Kiki are two middle school girls from Hokkaido who came to Harajuku as part of their school trip. Kiki ends up going to an Idol concert with her otaku friend Mayu. Will the happy-go-lucky Mayu and the left out Kiki be able to take a picture with her idol? 4. **Suginami ku Nite** (すぎなみくにて) Kishi, who had no hopes or dreams, suddenly quit his job at an anime company. Chiyo, the girl he was interested in, worked there. 5. **Sweet Side A** 6. **Sweet Side B** 7. **Sweet Side C**

30 good looking guys recommended by another friend of mine! You'll be able to get a little bit of a crush once a minute! A collection of 30 short stories: 1. **Rui wa Koi wo Yobu**(ルイは恋を呼ぶ) by Onda Yuji 2. **Toaru Fukigen na Koi no Kanachi**(とあるフキゲンな恋のカタチ) by Mizuki Sora 3. **Mitsu Ami to Kare**(みつあみと彼) by Aosaki Miku 4. **Konchi wa Hamuko**(こんちわハム子) by Akari 5. **Andou-kun to Naishobanashi**(安藤くんと内緒ばなし) by Azumi Yuuhi 6. **Namaiki Kareshi to Natsuyasumi**(なまいき彼氏と夏休み) by Ayana Hana 7. **Nemureru Kimi no Kiss**(眠れる君のキス) by Arato Rui 8. **Yosomi Nanka Yurusanai**(よそ見なんか許さない) by Iwai Aki 9. **Kare ga Masuku o Hazushitara**(彼がマスクを外したら) by Ookawa Nagi 10. **Kimi ga Hikkoshi suru nante!**(キミが引っ越しするなんて！) by Ootomo Nana 11. **Amattarui Kurai no Gohoubi wo**(甘ったるいくらいのごほうびを) by Okanno Seki 12. **Yumemiru Slepping Kiss**(夢見るSleeping Kiss) by Kirihana Jako 13. **Toukoukei Joshi! Tezuka-san!!**(投稿系女子！ 手塚さん！！) by Kurono Kanna 14. **Koi no Yoyaku wo Sasete ne**(恋の予約をさせてね) by Kousame Gumi 15. **Kohaku no Tsudzuki wo Mou Ichido.**(告白の続きをもう一度。) by Sakura Ria 16. **Sensei no Itazura**(先生のイタズラ) by Suzumine Aoi 17. **Kimi no Koe de Kikasete**(キミの声で聞かせて) by Seto Satomi 18. **Mitsumete Honey**(見つめてハニー) by Tsukishima Miho 19. **Koisuru Shuuchaku Eki**(恋する終着駅) by Nagaoka Miu 20. **Aoi-kun wa Yasashii.**(蒼君はやさしい) by Naruki 21. **Botan no Hikari ~Yume Yori Suteki na~**(ぼたんのヒカリ～妄想より素敵な～) by Nishino Hina 22. **Kakugoshite ne Senpai**(覚悟してねセンパイ) by Noguchi Hikaru 23. **Daisuki no Change**(大好きのチャージ) by Haruto Aya 24. **Obento Tsuiteta**(おべんとついてた) by Harufuji Nakaba 25. **Koharu Biyori**(小春びより) by Higuchi Nichiho 26. **Kitto Kimi ni Koi wo Suru**(きっと君に恋をする) by Hino Kio 27. **Tanjoubi Nanoni** (誕生日なのに…) by Furusato Kou 28. **Kanojo no Suki na Hito**(彼女の好きな人) by Yui Fuuko 29. **Shiotaiou Café**(塩対応カフェ) by Ranpu 30. **Kishi-kun wa Watashi ga Kirai**(岸くんはわたしが嫌い) by Rukana (Source: Kodansha, translated)

About the dog goddess Yōko and her master Kawahira Keita and their fighting against various troublesome spirits. It has been adapted into a manga by artist Matsuzawa Mari and into an anime by Seven Arcs. Several more inukami besides Yōko also play an important role in the novel, most notably the ten inukami of Kawahira Kaoru, Keita's brother.

Manga Niku features individual stories drawn by 23 manga creators. (Source: Anime News Network)