Fujimoto Hiroya is at the top of his class. He's the Student Council Vice-President, spends all his time studying and is the idol of all the "good girls". But the truth is, he'd trade it all just for the chance to be someone else... someone popular, outgoing and carefree... Someone like Masaki. Masaki's what Fujimoto's friends would call an "idiot". He'd rather play soccer than study, almost never cracks a book, and is popular with all the "normal" kids. He's got flashy clothes, bleached hair and a reputation just a lousy as Fujimoto's is good. In the summer of Fujimoto's freshman year of high school, he resolves to change his image and his life... all to make friends with Masaki. But can dyed hair, new clothes and a piercing really change a person inside? Classic BL by the "dream-team" of novelist Koh Akizuki and mangaka Meiko Koide. Please note that this title deals very frankly with some rather "heavy" issues including, but not limited to homophobia, gay bashing, coming out, HIV/AIDS, promiscuous sex, rape, and suicide. (Source: DokiDoki)

Tamiya, a student whose honesty tends to be so blunt that it gets him in trouble, has fallen in love with Shirasaka, a teacher from his school. He's an excellent teacher, very caring and popular among students, but because of his dark past, there seems no hope for Tamiya to win over his heart. In the past, Shirasaka had a relationship with Iogi, his senior on the track team, and they were both in an accident which was Shirasaka's fault. Iogi became seriously injured and was forced to give up his athletic dreams. Since then Iogi has used Shirasaka's guilt to keep him close. Is there any chance for Shirasaka and Tamiya to be together? (Source: Storm in Heaven)

Jin and Yuu are pop singers in the duo CROSS. They've always been friends, but lately things have become different. Yuu is determined to seduce Jin so they can always be together, but he's an idiot, so it's not going well. But whenever Yuu starts acting like over eager puppy, Jin can't seem to resist him.

Wataru and Makoto are in love and although they're a same-sex couple, they are recognized and accepted by most of their classmates. Perfect, right? Wataru doesn't think so. In fact, he feels completely uncomfortable with the thought of doing anything but kissing Makoto, and even those are hard to come by. Things put a strain on their relationship when Makoto, a very pretty boy who was always mistaken for a girl when he was younger, begins to feel a little fed up with Wataru's attitude and unconciously goes to his cram school teacher for help, who also happens to be gay. Wataru's hesitation was done very smoothly and Makoto's enthusiasm for intimacy is very entertaining to read although one can gradually feel his unease towards their unusual relationship. I also gave Koide plus points for the rapid improvement I saw in her art work (Makoto is much more of a "pretty boy" by chapter 3). There's a touch of angst, coupled with lots of humour, which makes for a very enjoyable read.

Popular actor Kenzaki Shinya had a one-night stand with a youth who happened to be the agency’s newbie, Mizutani Sachi. Not only did Sachi become Kenzaki’s assistant, he’s also a big fan of Kenzaki. Though he despised Sachi accepting everyone’s invitation in bed, Kenzaki simply couldn’t take his eyes off Sachi—…Was it their destiny to love each other?

Naoki is a total fan of the famous and hot duo CROSS. Fate gives him a chance to meet his favorite singer and seems to be deeply in love with him...but his co-worker and friend is in love with Naoki so...things are quite frustrating for all of them...

A young doctor with a weakness for pretty faces returns to Japan after studying abroad in the USA and joins the staff of one of the best hospitals around. There he finds himself facing off with an icey-cold co-worker who's nearly as pretty as he is unapproachable.

The most popular idol duo singers, Yuu and Jin of the CROSS, are lovers. Then, how in the world would Yuu have love trouble with his co-star actor, Kenzaki!? Finally fed up, a very frustrated Jin confronted Kenzaki and found out… What? (Source: Fantasy Shrine)

How to have a romantic relationship with someone who doesn't know anything about romance? (Source: Kuaikan, translated)

Masamune is a veterinarian by trade, but who has also solved many difficult cases, with the good-natured Sasuke by his side! Oo-Edo period entertainment full of mystery, humanity, and romance! (Source: flowers, translated) Volume 1: 1. **Saabashi Kitan** (そあ橋綺譚) 2. **Renkabiru no Neko** (蓮花蛭の猫) 3. **Muttsu no Kagamimochi** (六つの鏡餅) Volume 2: 1. **Nouudou no Daiku** (濃雨堂の大工) 2. **Akahana Renmei** (赤鼻連盟) 3. **Madara no Himono** (真鱈の干物) Volume 3: 1. **Mono Iu no Shounin** (もの言う証人) 2. **Kawa Kusuya no Shissou** (川楠屋の失踪) 3. **Nyuuin Kanjuu** (入院患獣)

Kazuhime is a novelist, and her younger brother, Nitaro, is a high school sophomore who runs the household. The Furuya family has been living without a pet since the death of their old dog Kaki, but now a puppy named Mikan has joined the family! However, Mikan is distrustful of humans, and Nitaro will have his hands full dealing with the new dog!? (Source: Shueisha, translated) *Note: Chapter count includes 9 extras. Winner of the 15th Kodansha Manga Award in the Shoujo category in 1991.*

1. **Compass of the Heart** Miyahara Yoshimi is troubled by the gaudily dressed host who always comes into the convenience store where he works. But when Tsumagi Makoto passes out in front of the store, they become friends. 2. **The Difficult Couple** 3. **Singing Stray Cat** 4. **From Rain** Accidental death, murder, guilt and punishment affect a man, his younger cousin and the cousin's best friend. 5. **Summertime** When Haruhiko's summer plans with his girlfriend fall through, he ends up shuffled off to visit his cousin near the beach. But cute waiter Nanami looks so shocked to see him, have they met before? 6. **As Long As There's Love, Age Doesn't Matter** Tomo wants a little affection from his cold older lover Reiji, and he's not speaking to him till he gets it. After two weeks, is it all over for Tomo and Reiji?