All aboard! This book is your ticket to seven romances―from confessions in Iriuda to proposals in Enoshima and all points in between. Beloved josei and boys love mangaka Asumiko Nakamura returns to the English market with a unique collection of romance shorts each set around Kanagawa's railway system, the Odakyu. Combining moments of contemporary women, lesbian romances and coming-of-age tales, *Maiden Railways* is a ride to romance rarely seen in manga these days. (Source: Denpa) 1. **Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte** (浪漫避行にのっとって, All Aboard for a Romantic Getaway); Melody 2008-10 2. **Kare no Sumu Iryuuda** (彼の住むイリューダ, He Lives in Iriuda); Melody 2009-04 3. **Rittai Kousa no Eki** (立体交差の駅, Overpass Crossing); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.1 (2009/10) 4. **Ao to Shiro no Ream** (青と白のリーム, Blue and White Ream); Rakuen Web Zoukan 2009/12/17 5. **Mokuyoubi no Savarin** (木曜日のサバラン, Savarin Thursdays); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.2 6. **Yoru wo Kasaneru** (夜を重ねる, Night After Night); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.3 (2010/6) 7. **Aru Kyuujitsu** (ある休日, A Day Off) *Note: Nakamura later published a spin-off series, Kimi Youbi, which was subtitled "Tetsudo Shoujo Manga 2," etc. The series was based on the one-shot "Mokuyoubi no Savarin" (Savarin Thursdays) from this collection.*

Madoka is a high school student who is recruited by Nabeshima — the guy in the bunny suit — to work for the GSG (Gokuraku So Gei, a transportation service to heaven). Nabeshima is just way too busy, and since Madoka seems to have the power to see lost souls, he's recruited to help lighten the workload. Madoka is given the job of transporting wandering souls to the afterlife — on motorcycle! But many of the dead are reluctant to leave this world, feeling they haven't accomplished everything they should have in their lives. Madoka must assist the deceased in performing tasks that will help them finally feel closure and make them willing to leave everything behind for good. *Note: Includes six one-shots and two extra chapters.*

Only days before their high school festival, popular, outgoing big brother Shiro pushes beloved little sister Masago out of the path of a truck. He dies and Masago, average in ever respect in comparison to her brother, blames herself. In fact, she wishes she had died instead of Shiro. At that moment, she becomes possessed by her brother and from that moment on they're two very different personalities in one body! (Source: CMX)

A dad that's a professional model passed on his stunning male looks to his only child, Kiri...but unfortunately, that Kiri is a girl! So Kiri ends up becoming a male model herself somehow. Tohya Enishi is the love of her life, and enters the world of male modeling in order to protect him. But things get really complicated when others start to fall for Kiri and her male alter ego! (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Tomo, a sweet high school girl, loves living near the beach. However, after her parents got divorced, her frequent beach visits became no more. Until one day, after getting harassed on her way to school, Tomo is rescued by a selfless, very attractive stranger who somehow reminds her of the ocean. As the stranger leaves, he drops his keys, and Tomo realizes the keyring has the same stone as one given to her by a long lost friend from her childhood. Could he be the same person? Tomo believes the sea can bestow treasures on people, and she may be about to be proven right in ways she didn't imagine! (Source: Tokyopop)

A young girl must grow up quickly in the face of tragedy and care for her nephew. After the death of Yuzu and Tsubaki's parents, Tsubaki became a single mother. But when she died in a fatal car accident, her younger sister Yuzu was left to care for the little boy by herself. With only the help of her friends and a kindly landlady, will she be able to meet thechallenge of raising a baby? (Source: CMX)

16 year-old Princess Rosemary is furious with her older brother Prince Mash. Without her consent, he has promised her hand in marriage to Prince Lionel of Yurinera. Although the two kingdoms are neighboring courntires, they are worlds apart. Arudera is a small, poor country, but is filled with an abundance of greenery and untouched nature. It stays in existence from Prince Mash's tourism initiative (in which he gives personal tours of his country and castle for a fee) and Princess Rosemary's baked goods which she sells in the garden. Yurinera is a very large and wealthy country. Princess Rosemary decides to disguise herself and journey to Yurinera to sabotage the marriage proposal and sneak a peek of her husband to be. But when she arrives she discovers Prince Lionel to be completely different from the cruel and cold-hearted person he is rumored to be. Despite her original plan, she finds herself falling in love with him! (Source: CMX)

On the island of Opal live the world's most colorful birds. The birds have attracted a school for aspiring "Palettes" — wizards who have the ability to "borrow" color from one object and paint its qualities onto another. Young Cello has the potential to be a great Palette, but she just can't seem to control her power. As the end of freshman year approaches she's on the verge of failing, so she's going to need all the help her bird, Yoyo, can provide. (Source: CMX) *Note: Includes the one shots Keiyaku Papillon (契約パピヨン), Apple Family (アップル・ファミリー) and Tokkyuu H.K (特級H.K | Full-fledged Housekeeper), included within Volumes 2, 3 and 4 of the manga.*

Before she left her rural village to go to school in the big city, 6-year-old Shinobu told her friend Saizou to grow up strong so he could someday come and protect her. Now 16, Shinobu's enjoying life at the Tokyo Private Imperial Academy. But when a male exchange student comes to the school, it turns out to be none other than Saizou! Although his appearance hasn't changed much, he is now a skilled ninja. And his arrival couldn't be more timely: Someone is out to get Shinobu, but no one knows who or why. Saizou wants to be more than a protector to his old friend — but he may have a rival. (Source: CMX)

Meet Satsuki, a rather rough and boyish girl, who acts more like a yakuza member than a sweet young lady! When she's not trying to teach people a lesson, she secretly pines for her handsome and cool classmate, Aya. Unfortunately, he sees her as just a friend. But as they spend more time together, their relationship builds and strengthens--will they ever be more than friends?! (Source: [Tokyopop](https://www.tokyopop.com/product/1784/))

Yuri and Motoko are friends. Yuri has a crush on Yabe, but Yabe's decided the only girl he will ever seriously date is Motoko. But she doesn't want to have anything to do with him. Or is she secretly harboring a crush on him, too? (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Contains one extra chapter.*

Renji is one of God's most powerful but overly violent angels. As punishment for going too far in the last battle against the demons, Renji is sent to Earth, where he must save 10,000 souls. Only then will he be allowed to return to heaven! (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Includes the one-shot "Yumeiro JUNK (夢色JUNK, Dream Colored Junk)".*