Just before her return to England, Holly discovers in her luggage the valuable painting she had sketched earlier. She had become entangled in an unthinkable crime... She was deceived by a man she trusted! Jumping on to a train bound for Rome, she runs into a compartment in the first-class carriage. There, she encounters Matteo, a sharp justice who immediately realises she is on the run. However for an unknown reason, he does not hand her over to the police, and instead takes her back to his mansion. As he confiscates her passport, she starts to worry about what lies ahead... (Source: Renta!)
“This Boy is a Bottom”: Anri and Toru have been best friends since high school. Ten years later, they still see each other almost every day, whether Anri wants to or not. As someone with an over 10-year history of being a bottom, Toru is surprised by his top tendencies that only seem to come out when… he’s with his best friend?! Will this friendship stay a friendship for much longer? “Sweet Home” and “Busy Summer Nights”: When his classmates ask who he lives with, they always walk away, assuming Rio and his partner are just friends. Frustrated, Rio calls Etsu out for a night out together… (Source: Futekiya)
Rikuto has fallen for his guardian Hibiki, but feels it will only remain one-sided.
Nine years ago, whilst on holiday, NONOZUMI Kanata received her first kiss from a boy named Haruka. Now aged 15, Kanata has continued to love him and treasures a photograph of them together, which she always carries with her. Finding that she will be spending the Summer Holidays alone, she decides to find Haruka using the address on the photograph as her only clue. As she has never travelled alone before, she nearly boards the wrong train, only to be "saved" by KASUKABE Kairi - a very cute and popular boy from another class at her school. As they travel, she tells Kairi of her dream and he decides to help her in her search! Will Kanata be successful in finding the true "Haruka"? And when she does, will he return her feelings? And what about Kairi who's been helping and protecting Kanata on her journey? The path to true love is never easy.
Lucas (profession: prince), after being transformed into a rabbit plushie by magic, is picked up by Akio, who is attractive yet loves bullying people. After that Akio keeps kissing him everyday, making him feel unsettled everyday... (Peccatore-Sanctuary)
Jacque and Liza were once deeply in love. They shared many happy moments until she discovered she was pregnant. Jacque had never wanted to have a child and always told her, "What I can give you is passion and friendship, no more than that." Therefore, she decided to raise the child alone and left Jacque without telling him anything. Three years have passed since then, when Liza unexpectedly meets him again. Knowing nothing about what happened to her 3 years ago, Jacque tries to seduce her, full of passion and irresistible charm. How can Liza keep hiding their child from him?
The son of a rich and conceited aristocratic family leads an easy life of luxury. With servants to wait on him hand and foot and his every wish granted with the right amount of money, life is easy. But, what happens when a mysterious thief steals something very important and irreplaceable from that young boy? (Source: Juné) *Includes oneshots "Kiss Scandal" and "People Are What They Seem"*
Miku Hoshino is a just a regular girl who thinks of nothing but her favorite idol, Rei, from the totally popular group M.A.G. When her school duties make her miss the concert she was desperately hoping to go for, she does what any girl would do—takes the help of a witch! But when the witch turns Miku into a witch, too, her life becomes anything from ordinary...and a certain keen-eyed detective seems determined to keep it that way! (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Includes two extra chapters.*
Various short stories from an upcoming Chinese Manhua artist, Benjamin. Two stories are in black & white, while two other stories are evidence for Benjamin's profound sense for colored illustrations.
Will Anderson is the nephew of the modern-day Al Capone. He lives in New York, goes to a ritzy private school, and dotes on his charming little cousin Kate. Until one day, when he runs into a man and his pet penguin in Central Park (or rather, the man steals his hot dog), and then everything starts to get a little complicated. Suddenly Will is swept up into the buisness of the Trash Company, an odd-jobs outfit whose main work tends to involve stolen jewels and a whole lot of trouble! (Source: TOKYOPOP)
Papa wa Warumono!? (My Dad Is A Bad Guy!?) This is the sequel to her debut manga "Papa wa Hero!?". Three years have passed since Yuu found out his new his dad was the villan of "Dragon Fighters" (a Power Rangers-like show). Although he doesn't hate Prince Ryuth like he used to, he still hates villans. Ayuka (a girl in his class) loves villans and bugs him everyday so she can meet his dad. The answer of course is "NO". One day, Yuu hears the news that Prince Ryuth and Raisha (another villan from the show) were going to be married. At the same time, he is told that his step-dad would be playing another villan. Upon hearing the news, Yuu runs away. Ryouen No Mahoroba (Distant Utopia) This story is like an episode of Dragon Fighters. It's a serious and confusing story, and mostly focuses on Prince Ryuth and his men. You can say it is the prologue to the Dragon Fighters story since it takes place before all five of them are united together to fight the evil forces. Our Life If you liked Takumi and Kai from her short story "Ruri", you'll like this one too! This short story is a pointless but funny story about trying to stay cool on a hot summer day in school. Kai comes up with a great invention, but as usual, his inventions never work. Therefore, his classmates (especially Takumi) end up with even more problems. Mad This short story is a comedy. Yuna is the caretaker of an apartment. The only problem is that this apartment is full of residents who want to commit suicide. Therefore, she ends up running around everyday trying to prevent the residents from committing suicide. Okaasan Wa Kingyo (My Mother Is a Goldfish) This short story is another one of her comedies. Kairi's father has just gotten remarried, but Fuuri is not too sure what to think of her new mother. The reason? Her new mother is a flying silver goldfish. She consults her friend about this new mother, but her friend finds it rather amusing. Then one day, Kairi finds her mother (the goldfish) lying on the kitchen floor half dead. (Source: Wolfcat Connection)

