Shao Mei is the lowest ranking court lady in the imperial harem. Though her job is to pull weeds, she possesses one special talent - the skilled touch of arranging the flowers that adorn woman's head, their symbol of dignity and their life. Despite her dreams of becoming an official florist, her low-ranking status bars her from taking the exam. One day, however, the emperor's wife comes to seek Shao Mei's aid. Shao Mei's arranging technique and floral abilities become the keys to saving the case swirling around the palace. (Source: Square Enix, translated)

The series follows three generations of women during the Second and Third Crusades. It features historical figures like Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Louis VII. .

Shinokawa Shioriko, a young owner of a bookstore in Kamakura, loves old books. Separate from the contents of the book, they each have their own story, slowly built as they pass from one person to another. Shioriko loves learning the stories of each old book that comes her way. Gora Daisuke was just scared off of books by his grandmother, an avid collector. When he got into her library one day as a child, she responded angrily and violently. Now his grandmother is dead, and it's time to deal with her belongings. He comes across the complete works of Natsume Soseki, which appear to be autographed! When he is eventually directed to Shioriko to ask about it, she responds with so much more than a simple answer about the signature. As he sees Shioriko's enthusiasm, it looks like knowing Shioriko might lead Daisuke to a new path toward appreciating books! (Source: MangaHelpers)

Stories that were stopped because of overflowing passion, stories that were "rejected," stories that were self-regulated... A comic essay collection of BL story about "moe" that has been "put on hold" for various reasons! Includes works of 24 popular and talented authors. Cover Illustration by Nakayama Miyuki. (Source: CIEL, translated)