Once contented, Shizuo Oguro can't shake off the nagging feeling that his life misses something. So, at forty, he quits his monotone job as a salary man to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a manga artist. The whole family is now hostage to this pursuit. Shizuo spends his days engrossed in video games while his teenage daughter and elderly father pick up the slack. Will he blossom and create an exceptional manga or flop and just be another idle drop-out?
Although Naoki had grown used to being teased for his flamboyance, everything changed when he met Yada. Yugi Yamada's collection of ten expertly crafted short stories explores the complex emotions of coming out and discovering one's true self, encompassing everything from poignancy and bewilderment to passion and humor. This beautifully illustrated assortment of adolescent love stories seamlessly blends forbidden desire, secret longing, envy, and acceptance.
184 cm tall and known by the titles of “flower boy beauty” and all-around male fashion model is actually— a girl!
Born into a family of models, Cane Lele's parents were once admired figures in the fashion industry. However, their lives were cut short due to a tragic plane crash, leaving Lele to be raised by her grandmother. Growing up surrounded by the superficial nature of the industry, Lele develops a strong aversion towards it. Despite her reluctance, Lele's aunt, Ye Feihung, a former model turned fashion agent, convinces her to give modeling a try. It isn't until Lele witnesses the artistry involved in a photo shoot by American model Angus Lanson that she begins to see the appeal. While attending a meeting with top fashion ambassadors, Lele is excited to finally meet the model who inspired her. Unbeknownst to her, Angus' twin brother, Eros Lanson, is secretly accompanying him, leading to a charming and confusing beginning to Lele's pursuit of her goals - to make it big in the competitive New York City fashion scene and, perhaps, to find love.
Manabu, although a straight-A student, harbors an inclination towards perversion. Nonetheless, he often brags about his past friendship with the acclaimed actress Mirai to impress his peers. However, when Mirai asks for Manabu's tutoring assistance at her private residence, will he be able to restrain his inappropriate urges and offer academic aid to his former companion? And, could their close bond potentially rekindle into a more profound relationship?
No one dislikes a delicate, pure and beautiful boy. As a popular Xiuxian novelist, You Menxian wants to write a pure love story. When she meets the perfect male character, she deliberately tries to get closer to him, but she never thought of getting involved in his life! A bizarre love story between a silly but amusing woman and an aloof and anxious pretty boy begins quietly~
"Warning: Yaoi content: This manga contains materials that might not be suitable to children under 17. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are 17 or older."Sunwoo looks like a harmless little puppy on the outside, but everyone in the office knows he's more of a feisty cat - sensitive and aloof, through and through. Hyunjin, on the other hand, is like a big friendly dog - always ready and oh-so-eager to befriend Sunwoo. After his fruitless efforts to avoid Hyunjin within the office, Sunwoo gives him an ultimatum that results in their unlikely new friendship. Rocky roads await the puss in suit and pup in tie!Goyangiui Suteu Gaeui Nektai / Cat's Suit, Dog's Tie / Traje De Gato, Corbata De Perro / /
The members of the student council exhibit a variety of countenances ranging from comical, alarming, sullen, to idiosyncratic. Despite this, their routines are punctuated with oddly charming and peculiar occurrences.
The daughter of a duke, Catarina Claes, at the age of eight, suffers a head injury that leads to a startling realization - she has recollected memories of a past life, and she now finds herself trapped in a world resembling the otome game she once played, where she is tasked with being the game's antagonist. In every possible conclusion, whether it be exile or death, Catarina is faced with a tragic end. Using her knowledge of how the game plays out, Catarina must do everything within her power to shape her destiny. From honing her farming skills to befriending each character that crosses her path, she's up for the task, and over the years, everything seems to go according to plan. But then, Catarina realizes the mistake she made in her previous life - she never finished the game before dying, and this oversight could now undo all of her hard work since a new covert route presents itself.
This story is based on astronomy where stars and planets have been embodied into human form and scientific information about space has been translated into sarcastic and sometimes exciting situations. The story talks about our hero Earth, who studies at the Milky Way High School and suffers from a human virus that no one else has been infected with. In an attempt to cure himself of the human virus, the latter develops to be an infectious disease which makes the school principal Mrs. Sun plans to kill Earth.
Collection of oneshots. V.1 - Mushi to Uta (Insects and Songs) "The Lover of Stars", a story spelling out the writer’s feelings for the little sister born from his fingers. "The Hinoshita Siblings", a moving story about the relationship between a highschool baseball player with an injured shoulder and "Hina", who continues to grow. "Violite", which describes the meeting of two people involved in a plane accident. Finally, "Insects and Songs", a shocking work that won the Shikitaishou award. These four stories, painting a picture of a unique setting and the bonds between various lifeforms who live in it, are recorded here. This is the long awaited first volume released by a new author rapidly growing in popularity as each of her sensational stories are published in monthly "Afternoon" magazine!! V.2 - 25-Ji no Vacances (25-Hour Vacation) Marine biologist Nishi Otome takes time off and reunites with her brother, Kotaro, for the first time in a while. He sees her at the 25th hour of the night with shellfish taking over her body in “25 Hour Vacationâ€. The meeting between the delinquent, Nana, and a strange transfer student to “Pandora Women’s College†located on a satellite of Saturn is described in “On Pandoraâ€. In “The Funeral of the Moonâ€, a genius highschooler begins living with a lone man in the deep snows of the north. Note: Won the Tezuka Osamu New Artist Prize in 2010.