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Aimi (34) was drinking by herself at her favorite oden truck, after getting dumped by her boyfriend for a twenty-something girl. The truck owners calls over the "Boss", a handsome man wearing a floral shirt named Kanzaki. Aimi got so wasted that Kanzaki ended up having to take her to a hotel. "Do you think I'm going to let you go home like this?" Time to take responsibility for your love life like an adult! Is she really attracted to this dangerous man that could get her into trouble? (Source: Bunkasha, translated)
Police x Police! A LOVE story at work with the childhood friend of your dreams! (Source: Comic Days, translated) *Note: Honorable mention in the 62nd BF Newcomer Manga Grand Prix*
Aimi and Kanzaki, a former yakuza, seem to be enjoying smooth sailing as lovers, but she finds herself complaining to Yamada, the owner of her favorite oden stall... Kanzaki's "curt attitude," "hanging out with other women," and "refusal to cover his ex-girlfriend's name tattoo" are a three-way combo that's driving her nuts! And as a result of her excessive possessiveness, she ends up being called the "worst woman he's ever been with"... (cry). You'll definitely relate with her struggles as she tries to overcome her feelings of insecurity!
-*This is an important record of me, a crybaby, and you, like the sun.* Nohara Mio and Sonomura Shin have been childhood friends since elementary school, living next door to each other. In contrast to shy Mio, who is not good at socializing, Shin has many friends and is popular with the opposite sex. Mio has always had feelings for Shin that are more than just friendship, but he keeps them hidden deep in his heart and does not confess them. After a certain point, Shin's memory loss becomes more severe. In fact, he has been suffering from an illness caused by an old injury. Shin gradually loses his memory, and Mio supports him. Travel, love, photography... What will be the end result of this relationship that is woven together while misunderstanding, hurting, and struggling...? This is a story that depicts the ten years of two childhood friends. (Source: Thirdlinenext, translated) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
Yui is suddenly asked to be the fake fiancée of Kouki Takato, a sergeant in a big company. For some reason, she lives a life of poverty, and her first impression of Kouki, who is flirting with her money, is super-horrible. She immediately rejects the proposal, but when he unexpectedly and sincerely apologises, she is smitten and agrees to accept. When they start living together, Kouki is kind and heals Yui from her many hardships... A heartwarming love story that goes beyond business and starts with a lie.
A *furoku* (free) comic volume included in the February 2008 issue of Betsuma Margaret magazine. Contains 3 short stories and 2 short gag comics: "Chocolate Underground" by YAMAKAWA Aiji (Story by Alex Shearer) "So, Stand By Me" by MINAMI Toko "Silent Valentine" by SHIMOKITAZAWA Mitsuo Gag Comics: "Otona no Shiranai Valentine" by MIDORIKAWA Saiko "2hon Ashi no Inu" by KAWASAKI Nozomi
Volume 1: 1. **Kaze no Kioku** (風の記憶) \[Riyoko Ikeda\] 2. **Yakusoku no Piasu** (約束のピアス) \[Yua Oda\] 3. **Tokyo Kougai Densha** (東京郊外電車) \[Sachiko Nagahama\] 4. **Ishi ga Furu** (石が降る) \[Natsumi Minami\] 5. **Joou-sama no Sagashimono** (女王様のさがしもの) \[Sumire Kanoo\] 6. **Wakarete Ageru** (別れてあげる) \[Midori Inoue\] 7. **Ai ni Aeru Hi** (愛に会える日) \[Shouko Sekiya\] 8. **Ame ga Futte mo Aou** (雨が降っても会おう) \[Chise Hagimori\] Volume 2: 1. **Hakidame no Ai** (はきだめの愛) \[Yuu Azuki\] 2. **Ai wo Shiru Hi Made** (愛を知る日まで) 3. **Neko wo Kau** (猫を飼う) \[Hiromi Kanbe\] 4. **Anata ni Chanko Ban** (あなたのちゃんこ番) \[Keiko Kishimoto\] 5. **Tsuki Monogatari** (月物語) \[Tomo Morita\] 6. **Saboten no Hana** (サボテンの花) \[Miki Ogata\] 7. **Single Taifuu** (シングル台風) \[Ryouko Hanashina\] 8. **Purple Rain** (パープル・レイン) \[Kasumi Fukuzawa\]