Bishies, bishies, and more bishies! And did we mention the cute kid? Featuring stunning full color illustrations depicting characters from the shoujo manga "Theory of Boy Evolution," this art book also includes an illustrated index with comments by the mangaka, Toshiki Kusanagi, and a bonus mini-manga! Get ready to alternately drool and say, "Awww...." as the candid photo out-take vibe takes you behind the scenes and insinuates these guys into your affections.

from fictiondb: His unwilling bride... Blackmailed into marriage to save her family, Briar Davenport aims to remain a virgin bride--for she despises her husband, Diablo Barrentes! But when the sexy Spaniard touches her, Briar loses all her resolve and reason! Yet despite their passion, can a marriage of convenience--born out of revenge--ever be anything more? As secrets are revealed, Briar comes to realize that with Diablo it is better the devil you know.... Bedded by Blackmail: Forced to bed then to wed?

Sato and Watari are about to have sex for the first time. But there's something they need to do before the sex: they have to submit an application to the government at first! This sex application is part of a national census on sex and everyone has to write down the details of their sex life. Also they have to do it according to what they wrote. And those who don't obey the roles will be punished. Not only that, but the clerk adds many things into the application.... What will happen to their first time!? [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/43095/)

Tsubaki is a self-titled detective who's also a super otaku when it comes to Sherlock Holmes. He even calls his doctor friend Natsu by the name Watson, and refers to himself as Holmes, of course. One day, Tsubaki gets thrown out of his apartment and moves in with Natsu, but ends up having to pay for his rent with his body, in a sort-of-forceful manner... but then, Tsubaki finally gets his own case to work on! Don't miss this erotic, thrilling BL detective manga! [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56875/)

This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.

Nanao has always kept her feelings for her sister's boyfriend a secret, but one night, he drunkenly spends the night with her?! Two years later, still haunted by regret and unable to move on, Nanao drowns herself in a superficial relationship with the mysterious and handsome Haruto. Just as she tries to forget the past, it comes back to haunt her when a man she never wanted to see again reappears... (Source: MangaPlaza)

Deep within the inner court of Xiang, Yue Hua, voiceless and isolated, endures relentless bullying from rival consorts who all compete for the favor of Jing, the young emperor who once saved the nation. Her days are bleak until fate intervenes, when the emperor suddenly takes notice of her. She bears an uncanny resemblance to the lover he lost in a past life. Everything begins with a fateful encounter in this Cinderella story set in a Chinese harem! *Source: MangaPlaza*

*Notes: \- Original serialization ran for six chapters. In the volume release, Chapters 1 and 2 were combined as Chapter 1. \- Includes three extra chapters.*

It has been five years since the previous Last Boss was defeated by the adventurers. Now it is time to summon the new Last Boss to rebuild the Dark Castle! But what came out to greet the awaiting monsters was… a little girl? Can she lead the company of monsters to rebuild the Dark Castle and fight back the invaders? *Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.*

Pairing: France, Spain, Prussia, America x England, Russia x England, Queen x England Four England-centric stories.