Year 20XX. The economy collapsed, and public order worsened. Asahi, who was on the verge of ending his life in a dirty alley, is rescued by a young man who introduces himself as "Rin". Initially, Asahi, who intended to die, lashed out at Rin, but since his true desire to live was exposed from the depths of his heart, he has come to forgive Rin. He may not be stable, but he doesn't seem deceitful either. While treating him as if he were much younger, Rin, who occasionally wears a surprisingly lonely expression, made Asahi's heart tremble for the first time. That's when he thought he wanted to know more about Rin, no matter what kind of sorrow he carries. (Source: Shu-Cream, translated)
The young Saori-chan visits her cousin, asking about sex nervously after just learning that her friends had done it. Note: Nothing of the sort actually really happens at all.
Yashima Kashiwagi is a freshman who has transferred to the elite Kusushu Gakuen High School. He quickly became friends with Hasebe Yuki living next door and Kimi Miyazaki. As soon as Kashiwagi though asked for the name of a certain classmate, he was surprised that the attitudes of his two newly made friends changed. In this high school students do not go against the absolutely "rules"! What will happen if he decides to disobey them?
One summer day, a junior high girl named Ryuka accidentally kills the girl who was bullying her. When Ryuka said she is going to go somewhere far away to die, Chihiro told her, "Take me with you," and the two set off on their escape. However, when the police caught up with them, Ryuka left Chihiro behind and took her own life. Thirteen years later, Chihiro is an adult, but he is still unable to forget Ryuka, and he lives his life in apathy. Until Ruka, a high school girl who looks very much like Ryuka, comes into his life. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
When he was a child, Harada Kishi liked to play at being a knight. He swore to always be loyal to his playmate and chosen princess Shirahime Idzunu. Seven years after he was forced to move away, he has found her again at high school. In the intervening years his enthusiasm for being her knight has not diminished, and has been fueled by otaku information. Unfortunately for him, teenage Idzunu isn't anything like his manga or anime has led him to believe princesses should look and act. To his surprise, she even takes offense at him pointing this out. However, there is more to his knight act than he would ever have believed, as Idzuru and other girls are actually the recipients of "animus" power from falling stars. This power has transformed them into "Players" with various titles, who need to collect "Chessmen" to fight for them. Will Kishi be able to maintain his role as Idzunu's loyal knight? (Source: tethysdust)
“I think I’ve fallen for you…” A 4-page shorts collection of BL stories depicting such moments. Includes works of 29 popular and talented authors.
Working at Kaikarou in the red-light district of Edo Yoshiwara, Ikutarou finds himself among many beautiful women. One in particular, Fuyou, seems to have been gifted with not only beauty but intelligence as well. An intelligence that people from many walks of life secretly turn to when they cannot go to the police. After discovering this secret, Ikutarou is made to be Fuyou's "feet," made to go out to observe crime scenes and evidence to report back to Fuyou so that she may solve the case even while being forbidden from leaving Kaikarou. Will this impromptu partnership work out? Will Fuyou be able to solve the case?
The House of Habsburg: rulers of Austria, the only noble family with the power to rival that of the Church since the Middle Ages, and bearing the title of Holy Roman Emperor. The Crown Prince Rudolf and an orphan named Alfred find themselves entwined in a shared destiny, catalyzed by the “Lake Incident”.
Mayonaka Punch centers on Masaki, a member of the NewTuber group "Harakiri Sisters", who gets fired because of a certain incident. Aiming for a comeback, Masaki meets Live. The two girls have different goals, but together, they make a high-tension comeback and aim to reach 1 million subscribers on NewTube. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Anthology of short stories created by Kodansha authors to celebrate the release of the Hollywood Ghost in the Shell movie adaptation.
[title](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/325225/) For over a thousand years, humanity has been protected from the relentless invasions of monsters by the strongest grand mage, Ishtar, and her exceptional direct disciples. However, among these disciples, only Gilberto led a self-indulgent, lazy lifestyle. One day, Ishtar suddenly announces her retirement, and a young girl named Lapis appears, aspiring to become a disciple. As one problem after another arises, Gilberto's peaceful days are turned upside down—! A heartwarming fantasy of mentorship and growth, filled with laughter and tears!
