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All aboard! This book is your ticket to seven romances―from confessions in Iriuda to proposals in Enoshima and all points in between. Beloved josei and boys love mangaka Asumiko Nakamura returns to the English market with a unique collection of romance shorts each set around Kanagawa's railway system, the Odakyu. Combining moments of contemporary women, lesbian romances and coming-of-age tales, *Maiden Railways* is a ride to romance rarely seen in manga these days. (Source: Denpa) 1. **Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte** (浪漫避行にのっとって, All Aboard for a Romantic Getaway); Melody 2008-10 2. **Kare no Sumu Iryuuda** (彼の住むイリューダ, He Lives in Iriuda); Melody 2009-04 3. **Rittai Kousa no Eki** (立体交差の駅, Overpass Crossing); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.1 (2009/10) 4. **Ao to Shiro no Ream** (青と白のリーム, Blue and White Ream); Rakuen Web Zoukan 2009/12/17 5. **Mokuyoubi no Savarin** (木曜日のサバラン, Savarin Thursdays); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.2 6. **Yoru wo Kasaneru** (夜を重ねる, Night After Night); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.3 (2010/6) 7. **Aru Kyuujitsu** (ある休日, A Day Off) *Note: Nakamura later published a spin-off series, Kimi Youbi, which was subtitled "Tetsudo Shoujo Manga 2," etc. The series was based on the one-shot "Mokuyoubi no Savarin" (Savarin Thursdays) from this collection.*
The story of "love, magic, and battles" revolves around Akuto Sai, a boy who aims to become part of his country's highest order of magicians and contribute to society as one of its clergy. On the day he is admitted into the Constan Magical Academy, his aptitude test predicts the following: "Future Occupation … Devil King." Thus begins his difficult school life in which he is resented by his studious female class head, desired by a girl with mysterious powers, and guarded by a beautiful female android. (Source: Anime News Network)
The year is 1944, and the war against the Neuroi is over. The 501st Joint Fighter Wing, also known as the Strike Witches, have accomplished their goal of protecting Britannia from the alien invaders. Now that the battle is done, the Witches disband and decide to go their separate ways for some much-needed R&R. As the girls enjoy downtime in the warstricken lands of Gallia and the deserts of Africa, a new danger lurks. A mysterious alien/ human hybrid foretells of another impending invasion. Can the Strike Witches regroup in time to defeat this latest evil threat? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
"Cute" is not a word to describe Kaho. In fact, the best word to describe her is "porcupine" with her prickly personality and the tendency to say the exact opposite of what she means. All in all, even Kaho doubts that she would ever get a guy to like her. But then fellow Basketball club member Arata asks her out (much to everyone elses confusion). Will this porcupine's spines keep Arata away, or will Kaho learn to say what she really means?
In the land of Yamauchi, a world dominated by "Yatagarasu" instead of humans, it's time for the Crown Prince to choose his Queen. Four princesses are sent to the palace by four great noble families who are fiercely fighting for power in the Imperial Court. They all have their own reasons for wanting to become Empress, and many shocking developments happen along the way. In the end, who will be selected by the prince? With over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide, discover the manga adaption of this super popular Japanese fantasy novel written by the youngest Seicho Matsumoto Award-winning author in history! (Source: K-Manga)
Anjuu Sendou is a nice girl who just started her first year in the Seiryuu Academy Middle School. She is currently living away from home as a boarding student with her pet named Lime. Her father is a sorcerer and her mother is an expert in Chinese kenpo. They are both famous, especially her mother who is called Dragon Momoka. Because of her mother’s fame, the executive committee wants Anjuu to join the student council. But the council’s president thinks that she is a weak girl, so to prove him wrong she decides to catch the school thief. When things get difficult and she wishes to become stronger, her pet suddenly transforms into a small child with wings (a pre-dragon form, because Lime isn't fully grown) and tells her about her power. The next time the school thief appears, Anjuu, with the help of Lime, transforms into a new Saint Dragon Girl, defeating the enemies and becoming the school’s protector. Will the student council’s members find out the true identity of the warrior girl? Will Anjuu be able to keep her secret?
Imagine a modern day where the Sword Abolishment Edict of the Meiji period was never enacted. The descendants of samurai are allowed to carry swords, and they gather at the famous boys' high school Shiseikan. Among them is the antisocial 10th-grade swordsman, Haruma Konkonoe. The poor swordsman, Ibuki Takahara, has transferred to Haruma’s class. Their fateful encounter will slowly melt Haruma’s cold, hardened heart. (Source: Bookwalker)
Najika faces a new challenge, and it may be her toughest one yet. Before their tragic accident, her parents, both famous pastry chefs, made a promise to the grandmother of a classmate of Najika’s: to duplicate a white cake the elderly woman once tasted abroad as a teenager. Now Najika hopes to re-create the cake herself. With so few clues (it’s fluffy and heavenly) and so many possibilities, the trial and error might just go on forever. But Najika refuses to give up–for one reason: She knows that all great masterpieces contain a distinct magic: a secret ingredient called love. Najika will need lots of it to make the wishes of Anju’s grandmother–and certain other classmates–come true. And who knows? With so much amour in the air, Najika might just find a little left over for herself! (Source: Del Ray)
All guests are gods. The Death Office exists on the border of the mundane world and the afterlife. All the deceased visit this office, whether it be deaths from suicide, murder, illness, accident... Innocent people go to heaven. Guilty people go to hell. Or... Are there any wishes that persist after death? These are soul-stirring conversations with the dead. (Source: POCKETCOMICS)
Ruby is a student at an elite European boarding school. Things are going pretty well for her until she finds out that she won’t be able to go home at Christmas. Instead, she’ll be stuck at school with only one other student–the aloof and beautiful Steph–for company. As Ruby tries to understand Steph, she becomes more and more interested in the other girl. But can she break through Steph’s icy exterior? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
The villagers of Kanon are in peril. The Marmo army is bearing down on them and their only escape is through the Forest of No Return. But the forest has an Elvin curse that will banish trespassing humans into a timeless limbo. Can Deedlit lift the curse, or will Parn and the entire village be lost...forever?