Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) The following stories are in Star Wars Black; \* Perfect Evil Part 1 by Hiromoto-SIN-Ichi \* Tantive IV by Formalin \* Evil Eyes by Nao \* Dear Anakin by Furi Furi Company Also contains three illustrations by Kia Asamiya, Yuji Kaida, and Tsutomu Takahashi.

1. **Tsumuji ni KISS** (つむじにKISS, Kiss Upon The Hair Whorl) Short volleyball player Nao hides a few secrets under an energetic and enthusiastic exterior. He's insecure about his height and volleyball skills; not to mention his relationship with the tall volleyball team star and Nao's oldest friend, Nawa, gets more than a little confusing after Nawa kisses him! Jealousy, growing up, and more than a few pokes in the hair whorl are in order for Nao to work things out! A story about love, growth and trust. Also, men in sports wear! (Source: Digital Manga Guild) 2. **Net Goshi no HOLD ME** (ネット越しのHOLD ME) 3. **Ai no Katachi** (アイノカタチ, Any Form of Love) Shou Fujii’s life of torture by his brother, Kou, started when they were children. His brother would deliberately do spiteful things to cause him pain. Now that Shou and his brother are older, his torment continues. Kou’s torture tactics have evolved from killing Shou’s treasured animals to repeatedly raping Shou. Can Shou’s long time childhood friend, Haba, save Shou from his brother’s twisted love? 4. **Hisuiiro no Kaze** (翡翠色の風, Wind of the Green Jade) The so-called "Hard-boiled man" famous novelist, Takamura, came to a seaside village and encountered a youth named Midori, who bewitched Takamura with his jade green eyes. But before the cynical novelist realized it, he was dragged into a small hostel ran by Midori's family! Later, Takamura learned that both Midori and him shared similar heartbreaking childhood experience, yet Midori never lost his faith and trust. In anger and frustration, Takamura violated Midori! How would these two come to terms with their feelings for each other? 5. **Tsumuji ni Hiikan** (つむじに××カン！)

"People often die around me." A series of bizarre "deaths" stalk Genji, while a string of haunting memories and mystery surround him, all rooted in his childhood. A dear friend, a murder, and a curse. As more and more "deaths" unravel, the horrifying truth behind the origin grows ever more entangled. Seemingly the only keys to solve these mysteries, are the charismatic shinigami Touya, and Genji's own memories. Kindaichi Case Files writer Seimaru Amagi and Zetsuai creator Minami Ozaki come together to bring you a gripping mystery surrounding the past, memories, and the chain of deaths. (Source: Manga Box)

College student Himesaki Nozomi was a girl who took her beauty into her own hands through plastic surgery. One day she was asked by the natural beauty Tennōji Ruka to teach her how to be “cute.” At first, Nozomi was irked by her ignorance. How could she ask her for something like that when she had never even tasted the pain of being ugly? However, she soon learns that Ruka has her own struggles: she’s trapped by a “princely” image that prevents her from being the girl she truly wants to be. Together, they navigate the pressures of modern lookism to forge their own paths. *Source: Manga UP! Global*

From Kodansha: Neither a utopia nor a dystopia, it’s still a world of nations in strife, as dominated by corporations as ever. Technology hasn’t made humans nearly obsolete, but rather bettered us, if you will, attaching to our bodies and even brains as enhancements for those who can afford it. Comics artist Shirow Masamune’s vision of our coming society, animated to global acclaim and finally the basis of a major Hollywood production, branches out in five original stories by some of the most beloved SF novelists working in Japan today. A standalone collection, it requires no familiarity with the franchise to be enjoyed but is indispensable for fans for its thoughtful exploration of the series’ implications. While reality may never become virtual, it will be increasingly networked and augmented. Navigate herein age-old questions about a man that will return, not so ironically, in full force: What is the self? Is there such a thing as the soul?

As Sia unpacks her life into a new home, she uncovers her grandmother's diary. It speaks of a mysterious man who gifted her grandmother tea leaves laced with otherworldly powers. Intrigued and desperate to unravel the tale, Sia digs deeper and hears whispers of a mansion—a place said to be the dwelling of a reclusive individual plagued by mental anguish. Some even claim it's the prison of a man ensnared by witch hunts long ago. Compelled by this swirl of dark rumors, Sia takes the daring step to visit the mansion, a house shrouded in secrets and sealed away for decades. (Source: Tappytoon)

Nishu's older sister was murdered by an assassin known as the "Dentist." Determined to avenge her, she plunges into the underworld herself. However, she ends up clashing with her partner, Fujimi, over a certain matter, and then...? (Source: MANGA Plus)

"I've liked you for a long time. Please go out with me!" These were the words second-year high school Kazuki Yugawara heard when one day out of the blue, someone confesses their feelings for him! But, wait just a minute... I go to an all-boys school. And the one who confessed to me was Sakurada-kun, who... is also a boy! I'm happy someone told me they liked me, but there's no way I could ever go out with a guy! But... this guy Sakurada... he does look like a girl... what to do?! From the Shuya Uchino, the creator of "Why Can't I Get a Girlfriend?" comes an all-boys school romantic comedy! (Source: Manga Box)

Ruerune, a high school boy with the ability to sense alien creatures, and Pi, a girl science geek, set up an ''X-file''-ish club to help the inhabitants of an alien world. A wonderful work from Singapore’s acclaimed manga artist FSc!! (Source: Jmanga)

“Crow, you’ve been assigned to govern Nest Village, a remote settlement on the outskirts of the domain.” Crow Eldorado, the third son of a noble family, is granted the so-called “trash skills” of Appraisal and Alchemy, and is assigned to govern a settlement in the far reaches of the domain. Though the situation would be hopeless for most nobles, Crow actually seems excited. And for good reason. Now that he has regained the memories of his past life, Appraisal and Alchemy are incredibly useful skills to him! As he develops the frontier in pursuit of a comfortable life, he unknowingly begins causing one unbelievable miracle after another… *Source: Alpha Manga*

Takaba, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat that needs help and rushes it to an animal hospital…where he falls in love at first sight with Baba, the director. Trying to get closer to him, Takaba gets a job there, and Baba’s flirtatious behavior inflames his feelings till he can no longer repress them… A slow burn age-gap BL story about a straightforward younger veterinarian and his complicated boss! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)