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Keiki is the son of a baker that owns his own bakery. After one of the workers of the shop takes a leave of absence, the new workers recommended by her is an irritating boy that calls Keiki “Cake”. Problems begin to arise when Keiki’s father runs away with one of female waitresses...
Welcome to "Ina-tei," a small restaurant staffed by a cute little girl and the ever so reliable mistress of the house. The secret behind the delicious menu at this restaurant lies in the kitchen staff: a wide array of unique demons, ranging from the "Kappa" to a talking fireball. To top it off, the mascot of the store is a little cat-like creature that controls thunder and lightning. Including Touya, the young hope from the "Youkai Aratamegata" (government sanctioned demon hunters) watch as the staff of "Inatei" go about their daily lives capturing demons and feeding the growing population of the Edo community. (Source: MangaHelpers)
*Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
A love story between a Japanese navy soldier and a teacher who teaches English.
A collection of the author’s early works, some of which are light boy’s love. 1. **Rabbit Costume** In a closed-off town, there is a strange disease in which people disappear along with all memory of them. 2. **The Midnight Shopping District** Animals and gods and people meet, part, and find love in a fantastical shopping district.
A collection of short stories. 1. **Kami to Onna** (髪と女): Sumitarou adores women's hair, but he's terrified of women themselves. He wants to become a hairdresser, but will his anxiety around women ruin his possibility of achieving his dream? 2. **Hoshiiro no** (ほし色の) It looks like Junta's going to be late for school one day, when he sees a cute fellow classmate named Lili, who he knew as a young child. She claims she can use magic, and she 'proves' it in various ways throughout the day. Is Lili's magic real? 3. **Onaji Sakura wa Kotoshi no Saigo** (同じ桜は今年の最後) Nozomu and Yuuto have been friends and classmates since elementary school. Yuuto always thinks of Nozomu as his little brother, and affectionately calls him "cute" all the time. Nozomu doesn't like being treated like a child... Will this destroy their relationship? 4. **Shigatsu Tsuitachi** (4月1日, April 1st) A group of students feel dissatisfied with their lives, for various reasons. Will starting a dodgeball club together be a solution? (Source: MangaHelpers)
Ore ni Kamauna is a story about two high school students who were child prodigy and genius. However, growing up as such talented individuals had led them to deal with a lot of pressures in life, thus, now their one goal in life is to make money... (Source: Beautiful Soup)
Compilation edition of various Shimamoto's early works published between 1983 and 1987 for Shogakukan. The stories are collected in the following order: 1. **Honoo no Tenkousei - Kaijuu Sentou!** \[ 炎の転校生・怪獣戦闘!, Blazing Transfer Student - Kaiju Battle! \] 2. **Taiyou no Senshi Wind Breaker X** \[ 太陽の戦士ウインドブレーカーX, Warrior of the Sun Wind Breaker X \]; (September 1986) 3. **Hotondo Hero** \[ ほとんどヒーロー, Hardly a Hero \]; (1983) 1 4. **Hotondo Hero** \[ ほとんどヒーロー, Hardly a Hero \]; (1983) 2 5. **Hotondo Hero** \[ ほとんどヒーロー, Hardly a Hero \]; (1983) 3 6. **Hotondo Hero** \[ ほとんどヒーロー, Hardly a Hero \]; (1983) 4 7. **Hotondo Hero** \[ ほとんどヒーロー, Hardly a Hero \]; (1983) 5 8. **Koi no Shikaku ga Nothing** \[ 恋の資格がナッシング, My Love Qualifications Are Nothing! \]; (May 1987)
Nao has always been shy and withdrawn, making it hard for him to talk to people. For years, his best friend Keigo has stepped in and spoken for him whenever he got tongue-tied. But now Keigo is about to leave their hometown. He teases Nao, *"I know everything you’re thinking,"* but surely he hasn't noticed Nao’s true feelings. Relying on Keigo’s kindness, Nao can't find the courage to confess. As their goodbye draws near, Keigo suddenly tells him, *"I know how you feel. Since this is the last time, I want to hear it from you directly"*...!? (Source: Tokuma Shoten, translated) *Notes: \- Originally published as a one-shot in Char@ Vol. 65, later picked up for serialization. \- Includes one extra chapter.*
The life of a Japanese salary-man or OL (Office Lady) can be a thoroughly depressing one. Waking up early, working all day, staying out late for (mandatory) drinks with clients and coworkers, and then catching a few hours of sleep if you're lucky, only to repeat it again and again and again... This is a story of a "Single" OL and her pitiful lifestyle.