A collection of seven short manga published between 2000 and 2003 by Masakazu Ishiguro, the creator who bloomed his talent in the masterpiece Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru. Inside you will find the hot blood and cool sharp sense that makes Ishiguro's work dazzle!! **Contents:** 1. Susume Psychic Shounendan 2. Present for Me 3. Nagenawa-man 4. Count Down 5. Barbara 6. Taizou no Helmet 7. Hero

Toru is a shy and quiet student who has developed a special crush on his close friend Ryoji, the most popular member of the high school swim team. In front of Ryoji, Toru hides his feelings and acts as if he is just one of Ryoji's good friends, but in a moment out of the blue his world will be turned upside down as Ryoji will confess a secret desire for Toru. Dazzled, Toru can barely hide his excitement for Ryoji and quickly accepts his offer. As time passes, Toru's happiness begins to fade knowing that his affair with Ryoji was just a fling based out of Ryoji's sexual curiosity. Toru, adamant about his feelings for Ryoji, confides in another one of his close friend, Kashiwazaki, about his dilemma. The two set off to devise a plan to test Ryoji's true intentions by faking a romantic relationship. Soon after, a frustrated and jealous Ryoji attempts to pry Toru out of the arms of Kashiwazaki. Is it just as they planned? Yeah! That is of course until Toru realizes Kashiwazaki wasn't really faking! How could he not have seen it coming? Both Toru and Ryoji have hidden their feelings from each other in the past, but now they have discovered that they were not the only ones. Will Toru and Ryoji be reunited or will their true feelings for each other go unfulfilled? (Source: June)

Jayna’s life is a parade of misfortunes: born to a dragon mother who dies early, bullied by other dragons throughout her childhood, disregarded by her human father, and murdered as a teenager. At least, according to the novel she’s been reborn in. At 10 years old, she’s given the chance to live with her father, the Master of the Magic Tower, Diamid. She’s aware her father and destiny will not be kind to her, so her only goal is to enjoy the small luxuries of life until she dies at 17. But will this life truly be the same tragedy? (Source: Tappytoon)

Hina has no shortage of girls hitting on him-it's keeping them that's a problem. He starts working at a bar because he falls in love with the food the quiet and unfriendly guy Chi makes there. Hina thinks this will be the start to a new work life outside of his studies... but then... Chi gets drunk and kisses him passionately and really well, too...! Hina feels so awkward about it, he starts avoiding Chi (who doesn't remember kissing him at all) until one day, Chi calls him out on it and makes him talk...!! (Source: Renta!)

Orphaned at a young age, Alice has lived with her aunt for most of her childhood. But her uncle is abusive and resentful, and at 15 Alice decides to return home to Kyoto and train as a maiko, eventually hoping to become a geisha. But when she arrives back at her birthplace, she finds that Kyoto has changed quite a bit in the eight years since she left it. Almost as if it's a completely different world... (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Rebellious 23rd-century girl Neo has big dreams of being a singing star, but her unusual fashion sense and personality keep her from making it big. When she finds herself transported to the 21st century, she finally gets her chance from a producer to sing with the guff Saya. If they put on a wonderful concert, they'll be the next big stars... but if they mess it up, they'll be nobodies forever! Includes three unnumbered bonus chapters.

Xiang Qi, who was previously a problematic student in Yu Cai High School, surprisingly transmigrated into a cultivation world called "Hong Meng" when he was attending a Year 3 Class 2 classmate's meeting. He thought he was the male protagonist, yet his life sucked. To survive, he had no choice but to take the path of cultivation, and then noticed a weird sect called "Yu Cai Immortal Sect". Someone called Xi Hongjun, who has the same name as his enemy, and is also the smartest student in high school, became his master. Not only are their names are the same, but they also look very alike and have the same b\*tchy personality! And that Sect Leader who looks just like his monitor... Everything just seems more and more strange! (Source: Kuaikan, translated)

Despite being called ugly and detested for his looks, Galius was the hero who lived for the sake of mankind. However, the humans betrayed Galius. So, he too, forsook the humans. Then, after experiencing the warmth of the demon kind, he decides to help the demons in building their paradise!!! By using the strongest power given to him by God, this is the ultimate isekai fantasy of a man - the Hero - who becomes the strongest, unconquerable Demon King! (Source: MANGA UP!)

The hot new guy in Min-Soo's department turns out to be none other than his childhood friend, Jun-Won. But Jun-Won thinks of Min-Soo as more than a friend. Finally craving into Jun-Won's persistent advances, Min-Soo agrees to go out with him for one semester. While Min-Soo's plan is to make Jun-Won grow sick of him during that time, will Min-Soo succeed? Or will Jun-Won manage to win Min-Soo over? (Source: Pocket Comics) *Note: Chapter count includes a prologue and seven extras.*

Luca Athrason has been sentenced with 500 years of imprisonment – such is the price to pay for his sins. The only way for him to shorten his sentence is to accomplish his missions as the Church’s vanguard or as some might call it... The Church's Dog!

Ryu was warned of the dangers of the Dark Hadou, a foul energy that can overwelm a warrior and turn them into a heartless killing machine. But, Ryu's desire for fighting perfection seems to be drawing him down the path to the Dark Hadou and ultimately climax into a battle with a man named M. Bison. But Ryu has his best friend Ken and Rookie Interpol officer Chun-Li to see he his soul doesn't become corrupted forever.

Otonashi-san has just transferred into a perfectly ordinary high school. Silent and impassive, she's actually a kunoichi, a female ninja! (Not that she hides it well...) See what a ninja, the famous traditional Japanese hero, would be like as a high school girl in this off-beat, four-panel manga! Don't miss Otonashi-san's quirky appeal!! (Source: MangaBox)