Whether between best friends, co-workers, classmates, or otherwise, this is a montage of the moments where sparks begin to fly. This manga collection features twenty-nine short Boys’ Love stories from a variety of hit manga artists, including the creators of *BL Metamorphosis*, *Manly Appetites*, and more! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Cover Illustration: Toworu Miyata 1. **Osananajimi ga Yabai Hanashi** (幼馴染がヤバい話, My Unbelievable Childhood Friend) \[Konkichi\] 2. **Maa Maa** (まあまあ, So-So) \[tunral\] 3. **Fumin ni Kiku Tomodachi** (不眠にキくトモダチ, Sleeping Pill Pal) \[Chiruko Furuya\] 4. **Dare ni mo Ienai** (誰にも言えない, It's a Secret) \[Ken Homerun\] 5. **Koisuru Annindoufu** (恋する杏仁豆腐, Beloved Annin Tofu) \[Kannu Ogi\] 6. **Strawberry Fields no Yume** (ストロベリーフィールズの夢, Dreams of Strawberry Fields) \[Hiromasa Okujima\] 7. **Yukidoke wo Shiru** (雪解けを知る, See the Snow Melt) \[Mitsuru Sangou\] 8. **Okubyoumono to Nettaigyo** (臆病者と熱帯魚, The Coward and the Tropical Fish) \[Hana Hasumi\] 9. **Noroi wo Toku Noroi** (呪いをとく呪い, Curse to Undo a Curse) \[Kotobuki\] 10. **SatouShio** (さとうしお, Sugar Salt) \[noji\] 11. **Gyu!** (ぎゅ!, Squeeze!) \[Totempole\] 12. **Tomodachi no Kokuhaku** (友達の告白, A Friend's Declaration) \[Hibari Momojiri\] 13. **(Numa ni Ochita Oto)** (（沼に落ちた音）, Careful, I'll Eat You Up) \[Agri Uma\] 14. **Onaji Tsuki wo Miteru** (同じ月を見てる, Looking at the Same Moon) \[Shouko Rakuta\] 15. **Takanashi-kun no Kouryaku Taishou** (小鳥遊くんの攻略対象, The Target of Takanashi's Affections) \[Machi Suzuri\] 16. **Strawberry Bitter Chocolate** (ストロベリービターチョコレート, Strawberry Dark Chocolate) \[Nmura\] 17. **Saishuu Shiai** (最終試合, The Last Match) \[Akihito Satou\] 18. **Sagashimono** (さがしもの, Looking for Something) \[Kaori Tsurutani\] 19. **Hayatochiri** (はやとちり, Jumping to Conclusions) \[Kashio\] 20. **Katakoi Baku no Soineya-san** (片恋獏の添い寝屋さん, The Unrequited Love of the Sleep Shop Tapir) \[Moe Fujisaki\] 21. **Kimi wo Egakitai** (きみをえがきたい, I Want to Draw You) \[Mito\] 22. **Doko ni Dashite mo Hazukashii Koi** (どこに出しても恥ずかしい恋, An Embarrassing Love Wherever It Appears) \[Icchokusen Moukon\] 23. **Suki Datta Onee-chan ni 10-nenburi ni Ai ni Ittara Otoko Datta Ken** (好きだったお姉ちゃんに10年ぶりに会いに行ったら男だった件, The Time I Went to See the Girl I Liked Ten Years Later and She Was a Boy) \[Yayohi Monzen\] 24. **Dare to Nomu ka ga Sake no Aji** (誰と飲むかが酒の味, Drinking Together Gives the Sake Flavor) \[Youhe Hino\] 25. **Mukibutsu Darling** (無機物ダーリン, Mechanical Darling) \[Waku Okuda\] 26. **Yokaze ni Utsutsu** (夜風にうつつ, On the Evening Breeze) \[Tsutomu\] 27. **Sensei to Mekakure Shota** (先生とメカクレショタ, Sensei and the Blindfolded Boy) \[Bimita\] 28. **Fukigen na Trap** (不機嫌なTrap, Sucked in by the Sulk) \[Azusa Banjou\] 29. **Kono Dokkiri wa Honmono Desu.** (このドッキリは本物です。, This Prank Is Real) \[Toworu Miyata\]

Amongst nobles and royals, Lady Agnes, daughter of an aristocrat is the "Rose Amongst Thorns," due to her unparalleled beauty. On the other hand, Bernard is the fifth son of a Lord who rules a small rural town far from the capital. At first glance, Bernard gets stared down in disgust by Lady Agnes, most likely because of his lowly status. Five years later, Lady Agnes's father faces trial due to embezzlement, resulting in her family losing everything. After receiving the status of a "fallen aristocrat," everyone leaves Agnes to fend for herself... except for Bernard, the low-ranking knight. A misunderstanding develops into a charming love story! (Source: MangaPlaza)

After waking up at his own funeral, Tenma Otori gets a second chance at life when a god from another world presents him with an enticing offer: if Tenma agrees to be reincarnated in order to save their dying world, the gods will bestow cheat abilities upon him. Tenma accepts, and is reborn in a lush fantasy world filled with demi-humans, magic spells and items, monsters, mysterious forests, and more! As he grows, more of his gods-given powers and abilities—including his unique power to befriend adorable monsters like slimes and baby wolves—are revealed to his adoptive parents, two former master adventurers, and his grandfather, a famous wizard. But one fateful day, three mysterious strangers shatter the tranquility of Tenma’s village by trying to kidnap him, and that’s where Tenma’s adventure really begins… *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

Collects three manga by Sakabashira: 1. **Aka Tights Otoko** ( 赤タイツ男) 2. **Hako no Otoko** (箱の男) 3. **Chiteijin Emmanuel** (地底人エマニエル)

An anthology of stories about ordinary high school guys and their relationships...or lack thereof. Boys Be...takes a look at the trials of love and loss from a refreshing point of view and often adds interesting insight into what a relationship is like from an average guys point of view! (Source: TOKYOPOP)

A small holiday collaboration between Hiro Mashima and Nakaba Suzuki.

The familiar scents of gunpowder and kitty litter... When hardened men with a soft spot for felines look for a haven, they come to Kitty and Me, a bar with a select clientele and one ironclad rule: When inside, do not dare harm the cats that call it home. Here, the hitman known as Undertaker finds himself in the unenviable situation of mourning the recent loss of his beloved pet, Cheriko...and discovering that his next target is a fellow cat lover. But the concrete jungle isn't always so courteous as to wait outside, and the bloody truth about Undertaker's latest job is knocking at the door. (Source: Yen Press)

*"You're a student!" "So what?"* During the school sports festival, Ayato Yura is mistaken for a girl and carried like a princess by the school's top playboy, Kousei Haga. Things escalate when Haga kisses him in front of everyone and learns Yura is actually a teacher! After school, Yura tries to discipline Haga, but he playfully keeps flirting. As Haga's feelings turn real, Yura's hot-and-cold attitude only fuels his desire to kiss him. Can their forbidden love ever become a reality? (Source: MangaPlaza, edited) *Note: Includes two extra chapters.*

Clarisse, second daughter of Viscount Fahrenheit, was treated cruelly by her family. When she became nineteen, her father arranged a marriage for her...to marry Margrave Gutenberg, who asked the King for the "Jewel of Fahrenheit" as his bride, as a reward to his victories in the war. But the "Jewel" was her sister, Matilda. Clarisse was a substitute bride. Clarisse was almost happy that she could get out of her miserable life at home, but also afraid that the margrave would know she was a substitute. It was a surprise when she found out that he was rather a thoughtful and handsome man. She started to enjoy spending days with him, and it seemed like he feels the same way. Then came the day that her family secret was revealed...! (Source: MangaPlaza)

Successful, well-liked, and beautiful, twenty-six-year-old working woman Shoko Shoji seems to have it all. But behind her picture-perfect exterior is a secret that haunts her: to her chagrin, Shoko is still a virgin. Tired of making excuses for her total lack of dating experience, she signs up to live in the Love House, an experimental program seeking to test if six young singles can find romance under one shared roof. But will this change of pace be enough to help Shoko ditch her v-card for good, or will the trauma of her first broken heart jinx her forever to a life without love? (Source: Kodansha)

**Two boys grow close together in this slice-of-life BL manga that reminiscences over youth, life, and love.** A story about boys who grow from boys to adults during adolescence, and who worry, make mistakes, and gradually come to terms with the many facets of life. Tanahashi Yusei is a popular boy who excels in both academics and sports, and naturally has people gathering around him. Yusei has a classmate he admires, but he can’t tell anyone about him. That person is Nakagawa, an inconspicuous boy who his friends don’t even seem to notice. The two become closer after a certain incident… *Source: TOKYOPOP*

Two assassins met - Imari Matoba, Yayoi Kawaguchi one lost his master and they part. \- "We'll help each other out if we're in trouble." \- I have no intention of needing the help of an assassin. What does Fate have store for them in the future? Will they meet again? As enemies or allies?