Irede: the world’s oldest pleasure town, built as an offering to a god. Here alone, myth has endured the passing of millennia. In a townscape dyed vermilion by the light of hanging lanterns, fine wine and masterful music sate the desires of guests who travel from across the continent to experience Irede’s wonders—and meet its beautiful courtesans. Yet all is not well here, as shades—supernatural entities born of human desires—lurk in the shadows, their motives known only to themselves, and deep beneath the earth, something primal stirs. When Xixu, a straight-laced military officer, arrives from the capital to become the town’s newest shadeslayer, he encounters Sari, a young courtesan with hair the color of moonlight. Thus begins a tale of love and conflict, of desire and blood, and of gods and men. (Source: J-Novel Club)

When Shin hears about a doll known as the "bloody doll" from his friends, he can't help but be curious. Instantly falling in love with the figurine he decides to buy it, but there are rumors about the doll and how it got its name. It can supposedly move and talk, one owner even claimed that it drank his blood. Unfazed, Shin buys the doll anyway to find out that the rumors might not be as ridiculous as they sound... *Note: Includes an epilogue*

After Wiz wastes all the money Vanir made from Kazuma's patents on high quality Manatite, Vanir is forced to take up a job in consulting to pay the monthly rent of the shop. Aqua couldn't fall asleep, and decided to invade Wiz's shop to inquire about her and Vanir's past. Various characters consult Vanir for help.

Sisti is a magic-user in training who attends a prestigious magical academy where she hopes to be trained by the best of the best. However, when her instructor suddenly retires, his replacement is anything but what Sisti had hoped for—idle, incompetent, and always late! Can Sisti still learn magic and unravel the secrets of the mysterious Sky Castle with such a terrible teacher as her guide? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Rejected and humiliated by the male classmate he liked, Yuuji is having the worst day of his life. The high school student slumps down on a park bench and is approached by a bright-eyed elementary school boy, Atsushi, who then tries to cheer Yuuji up and gives him a little kiss! Yuuji is outraged that his first kiss was taken by some kid and storms off. The next day, Atsushi shows up at Yuuji's school. He was worried about Yuuji and declares that he'll take responsibility for the stolen kiss, and that he wants to protect him after seeing Yuuji look so helpless. After hearing such an innocent, earnest declaration, perhaps Yuuji's worst day will turn into the day with his best memory. *Notes: \- Includes an epilogue \- Includes the one shot "Toshishita no Kareshi (年下の彼氏)", published in Magazine BE×BOY 2006-08*

Follow the unique and intense activities of the literature club, consisting of the flawless Kodama-san, the president as well as its only member, and Fueda-kun, the promising applicant. *Note: Was nominated for the 24th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize.*

Sagara Yuichi is an aspiring writer who was caught in a convenience store robbery. Despite having the chance to escape, he lingered to gain writers experience, and ended up getting stabbed. During his last breath, a strange guy appeared claiming it was fate. A few hours later he awakens and finds himself sleeping naked next to that strange guy. Then that strange guy tells him that his blood is "S-Class" and that he's going to be Yuichi's lifetime "partner". Will the pragmatic novelist be able to wrap his mind around all this...?!

Based on Nitro+CHiRAL's post-apocalyptic Japan BL game, Togainu no Chi.

1. **Oyaji Hiroimashita** (I Picked Up an Old Man) 1 2. **Oyaji Hiroimashita** (I Picked Up an Old Man) 2 3. **Oyaji Hiroimashita** (I Picked Up an Old Man) 3 Tired after working all day long, the divorced (with kids?!) salary man, Saeki Ryouji was taken in by the incredibly rich high school student, Mibu Ryuunosuke, after having collapsed in the middle of the street. When he awoke, he was kissed by Mibu who said, “I like you,” at which point he realized he had been brought to a glamorous and luxurious mansion…!!! Despite this astoundingly shocking development, the guilt he felt the second he rejected Mibu, who was on the verge of tears, brought Ryouji to...? Differences in age, differences in social standing, they are nothing but a bother. Are there simply too many obstacles to the love that has blossomed between a sheltered young Master and a pure and cultured oyaji? 4. **You Like the Steward?** (Do You Like Butlers?) 1 5. **You Like the Steward?** (Do You Like Butlers?) 2 Mibu's friend in high school, Mashita, is attracted to his straightlaced (and straight) butler Nakaya. Does this relationship have a chance of happening? 6. **Steward x Oyaji** (Butler x Old Man) Can Nakaya and Ryouji even get along, considering they both care for Ryuunosuke?

The short story collection released by Akatsuki Natsume after volume 17 featuring a set of eight brand new short stories.

The businessman Mayama Karou's life changes drastically when his two nephews show up on his doorstep. Keigo (16) and Akio (5) were abandoned by their father and driven out of their apartment. Despite the fact Kaoru has had no contact with their family, he’s too kind-hearted to say no and takes them in. Soon the three of them start leading a warm, happy family life. However, Keigo suddenly kisses him one day. Was it a sign of family affection or something more? (Source: shinkeikaku)

A Slice-of-Life, Comedy, Sports manga about a girl, often called as Zawa (short for her surname, Miyakozawa), in a high-school baseball team. She's talented, but being a girl, she doesn't get to participate in any official matches, and yet she trains just as hard as the rest of the team anyway, just for her own personal satisfaction. Chapters are short and frequently done from the perspective of some passer-by/s interacting with or even just watching and contemplating to themselves about Zawa and/or the rest of the baseball team.