The masterpiece "Hotarubi no Mori e", the source material for the anime "Natsume Yuujinchou," is reprinted in a limited edition to coincide with the anime's theatrical release that will begin in September! The story of a mysterious boy who is neither human nor yokai, and a human girl, interweaves a tender and sad love story. This collector's edition includes the title story with a newly illustrated special chapter, as well the stories "Taion no Kakera" and "Hoshi no Mienai." (Source: Hakusensha, translated) Included Stories: 1. **Hotarubi no Mori e** (蛍火の杜へ) 2. **Taion no Kakera** (体温のかけら) 3. **Hoshi no Mienai** (星も見えない) 4. **Hotarubi no Mori e - Tokubetsuhen** (蛍火の杜へ 特別編)

Omnibus volume of short manga by Urushibara, Yuki. Includes "She Got Off the Bus At the Peninsula", "Labyrinth Cat" and the previously published omnibus volume "Bio Luminescence" which was created under the pen-name Shima, Soyogo. The latter includes two Mushishi stories set in modern day Japan and with different characters than the long running series. 1. **Misaki de Bus wo Orita Hito** (岬でバスをおりたひと, She Got Off the Bus at the Peninsula); Afternoon 2004-09 Mitsuko Kunizaki has inherited a small grocery store from her grandmother. Being a single mother to a little boy, she intends to close it down and move on with life. However, in the solitary store that sits next to the last bus stop at the tip of a peninsula lie some long-buried memories that slowly reemerge as Mitsuko arrives at what used to be her home—memories of a lonesome childhood and of people who came to the peninsula to end their lives. 2. **Meikyuu Neko** (迷宮猫, The Labyrinth Cat); Kikan S Vol.5 2004-Winter Residents who have just moved in are always lost in this complex apartment. However, there is one little feline that will help them get back to their apartment house.

Kaoru is as kind as a prince towards girls. She would love to met men stronger than her! And then, two men appeared in front of her... *Note: Includes a bonus chapter and the one-shot "Gyu...tte Shite Ii?"*

Chii, who's like a hamster, is always with her neighbor Ikumi-kun who's like a snake. Today she looked at him and understand that he will never let her run away...

Komachi Himeno is a cute and busy girl in school. Onigawara Nozomi has a monster-like face and monster-like strength. Everyone in class is afraid of Nozomi, but Himeno bravely chooses him as part of the cleaning group. That day, on her way home, Himeno notices that Nozomi is chasing her. Scared, she runs away and they both end up falling down some stairs. Afterwards they realize that their souls have swapped.....

When Kunuyoshi was on his way home, he saw honour student, Ikeda, in the river looking for his notebook. Then, the girl who picked up the notebook, Murozono appears and she has come to know about the ‘murder-plans’ written in it… Also contains earlier one-shots by Midorikawa Yuki- Flower’s Marking, Cold Day like Before and Nameless Guest.

Origawa Industry Public High School is a school filled with rough men. There's only one girl in this high school packed with wolves. But this little sheep isn't an ordinary person!

Takamiya x Izumi Aoe x Naoya

In the only neutral country surrounded by many other countries, Kourozen, also known as God's country the princess, Matsurika, is troubled by a proposal from Prince Orland of Cantabria, a major power. One night, Matsurika is suddenly kidnapped by an intruder and brought to the open sea. The man, Raju, who calls himself a pirate, says he will sacrifice Matsurika on the legendary altar, to attain his wish--- The princess of God's country, the pirate surrounded by mystery. A pirate tale about an ancient lore and the legendary altar. Let the battle begin!!! (Source: Forbidden Garden)

A heroine that can see spirits ─ Sakura Kawai. A life of fear and daily threats suddenly turns into an ikemen paradise? What is happening?

At first glance the story is simply about Locke. He has no family name; when asked "Locke what?" he replies "Just Locke." His genesis is before the "Cosmic Year" calendar used in the story. Although there are rumors that the author has an origin in mind for Locke, it is still a mystery to readers as well as to the other characters in the story. All of the stories deal either directly with Locke or with actions only slightly removed from him. The primary plot deals with Locke's involvement in struggles against evil of one sort or another—either human or quasi-supernatural. Frequently Locke is drawn into events that are happening around him. Either he stumbles onto a situation that his heart will not let him ignore, or one of the other players begs him to join their cause. Sometimes he relents and joins their cause; sometimes he ends up opposing them. As the story slowly grows around the reader (and there is a lot of story!) he finds that it is a chronology of human history in the future. Locke is the medium through which we see humanity as it evolves, travels, discovers, explores, colonizes, conquers, fights, and destroys. He is the eye on humanity. He is also the will to do right. (Source: EX)

Cover illustration: Suzuki Tsuta 1. **Paseri to Minitomato** by Ukino Parsley and Mini Tomato are best friends who promised each other that they'd become delicious and get eaten together. The problem is: no one wants to eat Parsley! A sweet love between two food personifications. 2. **Yukiiro Machiboke** by Mikage Tsubaki One fateful night, the doctor Hanabusa saves a dirty street urchin and patches him up, and now this filthy child is determined to thank him. 3. **2-choume no Chiisana Sakana** by Hideki Kawai 4. **Kosha Ura no Natsu** by Sakurabi Hashigo Heartbroken Manabu-kun keeps meeting up with his senpai in the back of the school, who appears to be keeping a secret. 5. **Senaka** by Yuki Tsuda 6. **Aishi Aenai Koi Naraba** by Hikari Kiyomizu 7. **Mura wo Deta Kara Kuri** by Zippo Natsuki 8. **STAKEOUT** by Nozo Itoi 9. **Love in Motion** by Haruko Kumota Super sadistic gay high school student and a kind teacher. 10. **Yasashii Dakeno** by Tsuta Suzuki A terminally ill patient and a mysterious boy. (Related to Konoyo Ibun) 11. **The First Thing I Do in the Morning Is** by Takako Shimura I want you to touch me, I want us to have sex, I want you to like me, I want you to love me, As a brother, and not as a brother.