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1. **Present** (プレゼント) Aki leads a normal life. She has friends, a family who cares about her, and a talent for writing. There's nothing seemingly wrong with her life, or herself for that matter. But when the the start of a new school year leads her to be in the same class as Yoshiko, a classmate a year older than her who still carried with her noticeable scars from the horrific burns she suffered from a fire, she begins to discover the best and worst in herself. 2. **Ouji-sama no Yukue** (おうじさまのゆくえ, The Whereabouts of the Prince) 3. **Anata ni Kikitai** (あなたにききたい, There's Something I Want to Ask You)
At the age of 6, Ed, a boy suddenly recalls that he is a reincarnated individual from modern Japan. However, his current life unfolds in the slums of another world! Struggling with a poverty-stricken existence in his daily life, he shares his living space with and eats with his childhood friend, a girl named Miinya. Their daily fare consists mainly of 'boiled beans.' Ed, drawing upon his knowledge from modern Japan, discovers edible wild plants and leaves suitable for making tea to improve their dietary situation. In pursuit of a slow life, Ed's life of gathering and hunting begins! (Source: Futabasha, translated)
Collection of short stories: 1) **Nanairo Contrast** (なないろコントラスト) 2) **Sweet Bitter Room** (スウィート・ビタールーム) Shiroi Kaname, a second year in high school, my parents have been deployed to work overseas. I was going to stay alone in a single room in a shared house but... 3) **Kono Kekkon ni wa "Suki" ga Nai** (この結婚には"スキ"がない, *There Is No Love in This Marriage*) Right before the wedding ceremony... something happens to the groom?! Would you love someone who has changed? Tomoka and her boyfriend You are going to be married! As they exchange their vows, You proclaims "I don't". Surprised, Tomoka just found out that You doesn't remember her at all! What will Tomoka do? Will You ever remember her? 4) **Fushigi no Heya no Ouji-sama** (不思議の部屋の王子様) A lonely girl lends her umbrella to a dog on a rainy day. The next day a boy comes to return the favour. Is this boy the dog from yesterday? 5) **Koakuma no Jikku!** (小悪魔じっく！, *Koakumagic!*) Himari is a beautiful model that is a little too honest, and therefore making her friendless. She only wishes that she had friends that can like her for who she is. One day she meets a cute boy and as per usual, became a bit too honest with him. Himari was surprised that he seems to not mind her blunt opinion of him. She is even more surprised when she sees him while she is in a photoshoot... (Source: Chibi Manga & Shoujo Sense)
Hina strives to have the perfect girl image, but in reality, she's just an average delusioner. When she was having yet, another daydream, a boy asks her out and she, in a daze said yes? Little did she know she said yes to the school's most popular boy Taiga, and on top of that, he found out her true nature! What will our Hina do?
My childhood friend Shida Kuroha seems to have feelings for me. She lives next door, and is small and cute. With an outgoing character, she’s the caring Onee-san type, this being one of her greatest strengths. …But, I already have my first love, the beautiful idol of our school, and the award-winning author high school girl, Kachi Shirokusa! Thinking about it rationally, I should have no chances with her, but, while walking home from school, she only talks to me, with a smile even! I might actually have a chance, don’t you think?! Or so I thought, but then I heard that Shirokusa already has a boyfriend, and my life took a turn for the worse. I want to die. Why is it not me?! Even though she was my first love…As I was drowning in despair and depression, Kuroha whispered. —If it’s that tough for you, then how about we get revenge? The best revenge ever, that is~
A story about a girl's short-lived quest to become more interesting in order to catch her crush's attention.
Compilation of six Ishinomori's one-shots published between 1957 and 1964. The stories are collected in the following order: 1. **Ryuujin Numa** \[ 龍神沼 \]; (1961) 2. **Yoru wa Sen no Me wo Motteiru** \[ 夜は千の目をもっ \]; (1962) 3. **Mizuiro no Hoshi** \[ 水色の星 \]; (March 1962) 4. **Kiri to Bara to Hoshi to** \[ きりとばらとほしと \]; (1962) 5. **Kaigara no Yousei** \[ 貝がらの妖精 \]; (1964) 6. **Ryuujin Numa no Shoujo** \[ 竜神沼の少女 \]; (1957)
When Fujiwara Motomu was first introduced to live rock music, he decided it was amazing and he wanted to be a part of it! He ran into a band member from "Blue Bears" (the band he first saw live) at a convenience store, and begged the band member to let him join. The band member told him that if he could get the top rank at the Japan Academy of Music (J.A.M.), he could join them. Fujiwara (nicknamed Fuji Cue) immediately started practicing guitar, and somehow managed to pass the entrance exam for the J.A.M.. At the entrance ceremony, he found that he would be paired with another student, and they would be required to give a live performance at the Welcome Convention. His partner, Hoshikawa Uta, is an incredibly talented girl, who suffers from crippling stage fright. Will they make it through their live performance, and will he be able to achieve his dream of getting to the top?
Hiraku's a slightly moody college student who's been having a hard time getting used to his new big-city life. A flamboyantly gay guy's latched onto him like a leech and follows him around wherever he goes, and a girl who he had a one-night stand with comes up to him telling him that she's pregnant and demands money from him so that she can go and get an abortion. Amidst all this chaos, one glaring question crystallizes in the minds of all those around him ---who is it that he really loves? Also contains: **Ichigo no Seikatsu** (いちごの生活) **Shitsumonshiyou** (しつもんしよう。)