During World War II, an orchestra led by the conductor Leonard was taken prisoner by German forces. Thanks to a music-loving officer, he survives, but before long, a strange friendship develops between the two. (Source: Kodansha, translated) *Note: Based on the 1967 film Counterpoint.*

Compilation containing many of Yasuko Aoike's famous early works including: Volume 1 - Aquamarine (アクアマリン), 1976 - Terence Reid, a young novelist, is invited to the outskirts of London by his old friend Gil Kane. At the castle of Thomas Barrymore, who is said to have been a vicious criminal in the past, Terence meets Aquamarine, a beautiful boy with bluish-gold hair and an angelic smile who looks exactly like Thomas.... Made in the same year as "From Eroica with Love," this is a gorgeous mystery-romance that marked a turning point for the mangaka. Volume 2 - Roman Suite (ロマン組曲, Roman Kumikyoku), 1976 - Daniel, a college student, left London with his black cat, Griffon, to visit his relative, the widow of Eddowes. He is not welcomed by Claudia, who claims to be his tutor, but he enjoys seeing her beautiful daughter, Catherine, who has grown up to be a beautiful woman. Daniel's search for love leads him to the town of London, where he finds a man named Daniel, who is also his father's son. Daniel's wanderings in search of love are always tinged with sad fate... Volume 3 - Allman Story (オールマンものがたり, Allman Monogatari), 1978 - Craig, a kind-hearted and beautiful young man who loves flowers, stars, and music, escapes from the all-male Allman University in search of a woman with the muscle-bound John. Dressed as a woman, they sneak into a nunnery deep in the woods. There, they find themselves in the house of female vampires.... The love and adventures of beautiful young men unfold in this forbidden garden. The Sons of Eve" is the prototype for "Dracula's House is a Riot! (Allman's Story)," and "Dear Father," which is based on the mangaka's father. Volume 4 - Kill Hamlet! (ハムレットを殺せ!, Hamlet wo Korose!), 2006 - The enormous legacy of the Blake family. A beautiful lover. Helmut, a young man who seems to have all the happiness in the world. Just before the end of "Hamlet," performed at his birthday party, he falls out of a window and loses all memory. All that comes out of his mouth are the lines of "Hamlet"... When his memory returns, Helmut learns that his lover Agnes has married his brother-in-law, Mulder. A cruel betrayal, a terrible conspiracy... In addition to the title story, which is based on a Shakespearean tragedy, this self-selected masterpiece collection contains six other stories, including "Mother's Day Off", which is modeled after the mangaka's mother. Volume 5 - The Red House in the Flood (水の中の赤い家, Mizu no Naka no Akai Ie), 1973 - A stormy dusk. Jennifer, who lost her beloved boyfriend Joel in an accident just before their wedding, arrives at the red-roofed Scott house by the river, where they were supposed to visit together. A mother cannot accept the death of her son. Her younger brother, Marc, feels inferior to his deceased brother. Jennifer is trapped in the Red House when the river overflows due to heavy rains, and a terrifying evil hand begins to creep up on her... In addition to the title story, this self-selected masterpiece collection includes the fantastical short story "Moon Festival" as a special feature.

The 19th century, London, the capital of the British Empire, was at its most glorious. The mysterious, wonderful, and elegant daily life of Sir Basil Warren... A masterpiece by a witty and stylish author! (Source: Hakusensha, translated)

Clarice, the daughter of a marquis, was taken in by her uncle, a nobleman of nobility, and raised as a tool for a political marriage. One day, with her uncle's money, she is arranged to meet Wilbert, the second prince of the Aylford Empire! However, when Wilbert coldly rejects the proposal, Clarice is harshly blamed by her uncle for her mistake... A few days later, while Clarice is feeling depressed, she receives a letter from Wilbert. He says that he wants to give Clarice one of his mansions as an apology for the other day. However, when she arrives at the mansion, she finds a small boy covered in wounds... Clarice is suspicious, but cannot leave him alone and starts to look after him, but the boy has a shocking secret...? **Original Webtoon:** [Piccoma](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/161043)

A collection of fairy-tale inspired stories: 1. **Ohi to Nemurihime** (お妃と眠り姫) 2. **Rumpelstilzchen** (ランペル・スティルツ・キン) 3. **Jack to Oootoko** (ジャックと大男) 4. **Glass no Kutsu** (ガラスのくつ) 5. **Kaeru no Ouji** (カエルの王子) 6. **Hansel to Gretel** (ヘンゼルとグレーテル) 7. **Neko Danna** (猫だんな)

his installment of Chikuma Bunko's "contemporary manga" series is curated by Riku Onda and looks at manga artists and works from the 1970's to today that has continued to innovate and develop the rich genre that is shoujo manga. 1. **Door no Naka no Watashi no Musuko** (ドアの中のわたしの息子) \[Moto Hagio\] 2. **Love❤Game** (ラブ❤ゲーム) \[Yukari Ichijou\] 3. **Sarmyu no Ie** (サーミュの家) \[Yasuko Sakata\] 4. **Tsuruhime Ja! (Excerpt)** (つる姫じゃ～っ！) \[Yoshiko Tsuchida\] 5. **Erika Akai Tsumijikaze** (エリカ赤いつむじ風) \[Suzue Miuchi\] 6. **Hanaoka-chan no Natsuyasumi** (花岡ちゃんの夏休み) \[Natsuno Kiyohara\] 7. **Saint Rosalind (Excerpt)** (聖ロザリンド) \[Masako Watanabe\] 8. **Gishiki from Ichimanjuu Byou Monogatari** (『一万十秒物語』より「儀式」) \[Emi Kurata\] 9. **Fresh Green no Kisetsu** (フレッシュグリーンの季節) \[Yukiko Shino\] 10. **Semishigure no Yamu Koro from Umimachi Dairy** (『海街ｄｉａｒｙ』より「蟬時雨のやむ頃」) \[Akimi Yoshida\]

A special collaboration between Satosumi Takaguchi, Miwa Sakai, and Emiko Yachi! (And special guests) The year is 1962, world famous Hollywood actress M.M. has passed away, and its rumoured that her diary contained dirty secrets about very important politicians.... This special collaboration was planned and organized by Satosumi Takaguchi to commemorate Miwa Sakai going freelance, with all contributors drawing one "cast member" each

A girl was almost late for school, and while the bell announced the debut of classes, she got hit by a car and ended up in the hospital in a coma. A few years later, a nurse happened to bring a metal basin to his room, and he accidentally dropped it on the floor, and the sounds, similar to the school bell, wakes her up.