OSAKABE MASHIN

A series of non-linear and interrelated stories filled with bishies and angst!Houjou Academy is a private school, isolated from the rest of the world and attended by the heirs of rich and noble bloodlines. At the center of everything is the first son of the Hanabusa family, Kinu. Through direct or indirect involvement, he is responsible for the scars carried by the students of Houjou Academy--he is like their God. The cycle of base desire and higher love begins with the introduction of an unsullied girl named Nanaha, whose denial of Kinu's casual touch causes him to reevaluate his perception of women, and he cannot help but leave a scar on her as well...

The young orphan Moeko is hopelessly in love with her cousin and guardian, Mariya. What about Mariya? How does he feel about Moeko? Passion, obsession, and forbidden love: A highly dangerous combination. In the Kindan seies: V.1 - Himitsu no Hanazono (Secret Garden) V.2 - Ano Natsunohi no Rakuen (Summer Paradise) V.3 - Sono Ude no Naka no Tengoku V.4 - Kono Mune ni Aru Honoo V.5 - Bara no Kanata (Beyond the Rose)

Contains five oneshots which involve love blooming from physical attraction.1) Love You Madly: One day, Ami suddenly got her feelings acknowledged by Kawano. Originally a guy beyond her reach, their bodies touched, Ami felt like she was in a dream. But, she found that this is a dream without love declarations, without kisses, and only comprising of sex. Ami was thrown into confusion...and what are Kawano's real intentions...?2) Butterfly's Bed: A schoolgirl's parents die, and she goes to live with her handsome young uncle she has never met. He is very cold and distant to her, but as they grow more comfortable with each other, she discovers a dangerous side to him.3) The Rose Lock: A spoiled young rich girl has a bodyguard her own age. She orders him around, but she can only push him so far before she finds out who's really in charge.4) Passion's Prison: Yurino's arranged marriage is to a Rei, a nice older man, but she's secretly in love with his wicked younger brother, Kai. And Kai's not about to let her go.5) Balance of Love. She's always been too tall, and too nice, unlike her pretty older sister. Now she has a crush on the only guy taller than her. Can she trust that he's not just using her?And an omake: The Rose Lock extra.

From TheWaffleHouse: When Hana's abusive father causes her to run away from home, she gets picked up by Takaya, the top host at a host club. Hana is soon attracted to Takaya, but can she find happiness with a host who is paid to hang out with women? Moreover, does Takaya care about what she thinks?

This story is about a cute shoujo manga artist, called Otome ("maiden"), and her manager Ouji ("prince"). Her works aren't very popular, so Ouji had to become her manager to help her boost up her popularity. Of course, he's hot, young, a genius, and as her manager, he has to live with her to make sure she keeps her deadlines and comes up with interesting ideas and adorable characters. But when her works DO become popular, he is replaced on the job by his ex-girlfriend... and that's just the beginning!

From Midnight Scans: Ever since the school entrance ceremony, Sayako, a high school student, has been wary of her classmate Rou who is in the same committee. However, Rou harbors the secret of his true identity. Sayako's body began to change, and she realizes that her peaceful days are over. As the gears quietly turn, the frightening door of fate opens!

Summary by Shoujo Kreuz : On the day of her elder sister's wedding, Arisa's parents both die in a car accident. Afterwards, the beautiful man Arisa saw at the wedding appears before her. This handsome man is the son of the chairman of the Wang Yuan Corporation, and he suddenly asks for her hand in marriage...?!

From TCMANGA:Yuuki changes schools and finds her childhood friend, who she thought was dead, is now alive, but is it really him? A dark tale of lust, loss, and lasting love.Bitoku no Yoromeki: As a deal for saving her father's company, Shizuku is forced to work as a maid for powerful Kiryuu. Will he just use her or will he understand her heart?

1. Houkago Wedding (After School Wedding) by SHINJO MayuHana is a jealous wife, and Ryuki is her hot-shot-model husband. The thing is, he's also her teacher at her high school!! Both struggle to manage their love and life while keeping their relationship a secret from the rest of the school.2. Platinum Talk by DOUMOTO Nao3. Close Distance Love by YAMADA Komomo4. Until I Fall in Love by YUMACHI Shin5. In Love for 10 Years by OSAKABE Mashin

An anthology of short stories:1) Hurt me Gracefully (Shinayaka ni Kizutsuite) by KITAGAWA MiyukiThis is the first chapter of Shinayaka ni Kizutsuite2) Devil Cat's Temptation by NAKAHARA Migiwa4) Takaya-kun of House Tanaka by SHIMAKI Ako6) Story of a Long, Long Night by YOSHINAGA Noriko

Summary by Midnight Scans: When I was only 8 years old, I was attracted to Hagane, who was accepted into our house as the son of a servant. But is duty the only reason why Hagane listens to what I say...? I can’t understand how you feel because invisible chains bind you...

Platonic relationships are becoming rare today. This is a collection of "Flower Comics" love stories written by seven writers. 1) Secret Housemate (Naisho No Doukyonin) by SHIMAKI Ako Sweet short story of a middle school boy in love with a high school girl. She is meticulous about wanting to know everything about the person she is dating. Her emotion conflict when she meets this middle school boy, who challenges her way of thinking about relationship. The author diligently places the character in a muddled, flustered, and distraught air of insecure emotions. She feels baffled because she can't comprehend why she likes him, even though she knows nothing about him. (Also published in Iinazuke Ryokan) Full contents: RAIN DANCEの頃には by 北川みゆき (Kitagawa Miyuki), 美徳のよろめき by 刑部真芯 (Osakabe Mashin), その手で奪って by 中原みぎわ (Nakahara Migiwa), キュア by 吉永記子 (Yoshinaga Noriko), 好きばっかり by 渋谷うらら (Shibuya Urara), キャラメルキッス by 藤原よしこ (Fujiwara Yoshiko), ナイショの同居人 by 嶋木あこ (Shimaki Ako).

A collection of 6 different works by popular mangaka. Warning: first chapter contains rape.

From Celestial Scans & WoC Scans: This story is about a cute shoujo manga artist, called Otome ("maiden"), and her manager Ouji ("prince"). Her works aren't very popular, so Ouji had to become her manager to help her boost up her popularity. Of course, he's hot, young, a genius, and as her manager, he has to live with her to make sure she keeps her deadlines and comes up with interesting ideas and adorable characters. But when her works DO become popular, he is replaced on the job by his ex-girlfriend... and that's just the beginning!

Arisu saw a handsome man approach the church to her sister wedding but before she could look at him again she was notified her parents died on the way to the wedding. Wanting to not be a burden to her sister she wanted to stay at the home of their parents. Arisu is soon harrassed by debt collectors until the good-looking man who she saw the day of her sisters wedding appeared. His name is Nao, the son of the head of the Ouzono Group, and he suddenly asks for her hand in marriage...?!