The main story retold from Saori Takebe's point of view.

On his way to work at his flower shop, Ryuuto came across Kikujirou who had collapsed on the side of the road due to heatstroke. After his recuperation, Kikujirou suddenly proposes to Ryuuto! It seems Kikujirou is actually a Kappa, and it is his family's tradition to marry the man who saved his life.

"Until my brother repays this 500-yen debt, I will gladly become senpai's property as collateral!" One summer day, Akari Miyamae, his friend's younger sister, came to the apartment of Motomu Shiragi, a university student. What is the secret behind this debt, and what is Akari's purpose...? An overly-sweet cohabitation comedy that starts with one coin! (Source: ComicWalker, translated)

The grandson of a commissioner absconds and force a police officer to take him in. *Note: Published in BE×BOY GOLD 2002-10*

A collection of love stories by various manga artists. 1 **Chouchougumo** (蝶々雲) \[Hinako Ashihara\] N Island is a small island where all the kids know each other, and they're excited to meet the new transfer student from Tokyo. Fifth-grader Kanta doesn't want it to be a girl, because his classmate Kyo is the only icky girl the island needs. In a way that makes Kyo happy – because she's always known she wants to live out her life on the island as Kanta's wife someday. But the transfer student, Ritsuka, is a girl, and a shy one with a mother who's shunned by the island. So Kyo makes it her mission of good faith to assimilate Ritsuka, but then Kanta starts acting more interested in Ritsuka than in Kyo... When the main cloud splits into a butterfly cloud, which girl will be the one to separate from the rest...? This story was released as a one-shot in *Chouchou Kumo*. 2. **Circuit no Joou-sama** (サーキットの女王様) \[Kaneyoshi Izumi\] When it comes to being a racing queen (it's like being a cheerleader for Nascar), you're either a bitch or a lost puppy. Ei learns this lesson the hard way from Akane, the reigning racing queen of the famous Meitoh Team, when Ei joins the team to put herself through college. It's only by doing harm to others that you succeed, and once you've succeeded, everyone wants to do harm to you. Ei's dream was to be the top racing queen, but once she gets there, it turns into her worst nightmare... This story was released as a one-shot in *Ni no Hime no Monogatari*. 3. **English Garden** \[Kanoko Sakurakouji\] Hayato is moving to England in one month, so he approaches Fumio and tells her to date him – almost like a command. He's dominating, stubborn, and selfish, and Fumio really can't say no. But Hayato isn't without his charm; he has a talent for making things grow, and he designed a gorgeous English garden. Now he wants to spend his last month in Japan building a garden with Fumio. As the garden grows and changes, so do its gardeners... and as time becomes strained, so do their emotions... This story was released as a one-shot in *Baby, Star*. 4. **Masshiro Kinenbi** (まっしろ記念日) \[Riu Ayase\] Just by selecting her, and saying her name, she became the class representative, and after time, trusted by teachers and students. That always made her excited about working hard and being better. But not all is white, not all is pure. When she was in trouble, a guy suddenly appears to help! Who is this guy? Why is he helping her? And why does Sakura feels scared whenever she is with him? Well... we sure want to know. 5. **Kataomoi no Owaru Cafe** (片想いの終わるカフェ) \[Keiko Adachi\] This story is about a girl called Rui. She's always late on dates. But when she meets Shiyouta, she falls in love with him and doesn't want to be late anymore... 6. **Great Waiters?** (Greatウエイターズ?) \[Mie Washio\] At 175 cm, Eisei (real name Haruyo) never thought she would ever find a boyfriend because of her height and her rather tomboyish looks and demeanour. Under her friends' recommendation, however, a visit to the renowned "Hot Cafe" caused her to fall for a charming waiter named Kono... who promptly dragged her to fill the vacancy – as a male waiter?! Having a chance to get closer to him is one thing, but has Kono also accidentally mistaken her for a boy?! How is Eisei supposed to express her feeling for him now? With a cafe filled with handsome waiters and the pretty girls who swoon over them, this "pretty boy" has work cut out for her! This story was released as a one-shot in the anthology volume *Kanojo ga Cafe ni Kayou Wake*.

An anthology of Kagerou Daze spring themed stories by various authors. #Cover illustration: Musou Yuchi (夢双ゆち) #Illustrations: Shidu, cyawa, Dae (ダエ), Hanasaki Manio (花咲まにお) 1. Chichuu ni Hisomu Kebukai Aitsu. (地中に潜む毛深いあいつ。) \[Touzuki Youko\] (透月ようこ) 2. Usotsuki no Hi (嘘つきの日) \[Tanaka Strike\] 3. Haru-sagashi Game (春探しゲーム) \[Minazuki\] (水無月) 4. Ohanami Recital (お花見リサイタル) \[Muranaka Souta\] 5. Haru no Yamai (春の病) \[Yamanishi\] (山西) 6. Kotoshi mo Mata (今年もまた) \[U-temo\] 7. Mekakushidan Chi no Hinamatsuri (メカクシ団ん家のひなまつり) \[Ayane Shikihito\] (彩音色人) 8. Karigurashi no Mekakushidan (借り暮らしのケカクシ団) \[Sada Uoji\] 9. Ichigo-gari ni Ikou! (いちご狩りに行こう!) \[Shimakage Rua\] (島陰涙亜) 10. White Day☆Daisakusen (ホワイトデー☆だいさくせん) \[Itokichi\] 11. Inai yo! Tsubomi-chan with Yawaraka Mekakushidan (いないよ! つぼみちゃん with やわらかメカクシ団) \[Ryuuseee\] (りゅうせー) 12. Danjo Gyakuten? (男女逆転?) \[Wannyanpuu\] 13. Shunmin Akatsuki wo Nanchara (春眠暁をなんちゃら) \[Satou Mahiro\]

The girls of the popular seinen magical girl series are reimagined in different scenarios across all sorts of genres by various mangaka.

Keiichi and Kaname used to be cousins, but they became brothers when Kaname was adopted into Keichi’s family after his parents died in a car accident. The two of them have always gotten along well, but lately Kaname is acting strangely. He has become so cold and distant that Keiichi begins to wonder if his adopted brother hates him for some reason. *Note: Published in b-BOY Zips Vol. 20*

Sera, (Real Name: Herami Fukasera) is an approval-seeking girl (26 years old) who works at a maid cafe. Her younger sister, Kira, is an idol (19 years old) who is rapidly gaining popularity with her cool, and mature character. However, the real Kira only ever think of her sister and tries to cheer her up in every possible way to help her sister with her mental health and anxiety.

With the announcement that the world only has a week left before annihilation, what are two teenagers to do?

Popular stories from fashion magazine Zipper have made their way into a special book. Letter by Hazuki Kanae "Who are you?" On a certain day, she discovered a letter left in her school desk... My Best by Fujisue Sakura "I can't touch him, because we are friends." Where will these unsuppressable feelings lead us... Miss You by Kumiko Saiki And the day they part ways finally arrives... Goodbye, I'll See You Tomorrow by Tomoko Noguchi Yasaki, who finally gets a boyfriend, now has to enter into a long distance relationship! Even though she thought that the pain of not being able to see him was the same... CHERRY by Matsumoto Nanako The only person that would suit her is someone as extraordinarily popular as she is, right!? The person in question should definitely be... To the You Who is Here by Haneda Ibuki Does she still seem like a child to her older boyfriend? All she wants is for him to glance her way...

Sakurako Kurahashi, 18 years old, is a reserved and quiet college student. Today, she's going on a date. Though, you shouldn't underestimate her just because she is a woman - she could kill you if she really wanted to! *Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.*