From Manga Helpers: Jun receives a phone call from his wife Manami telling him that she's about to give birth, while he's at the apartment of his mistress Yoko. He promptly breaks up with his mistress and runs out the door to rush his wife to the hospital. Unfortunately, the elevator becomes stuck on the way down, and he's trapped with three strangers. To pass the time, they decide to share their deepest, darkest secrets. Jun can't help but be horrified by the criminal acts these seemingly normal people are capable of committing... and getting away with. Will a rescuer ever come, or will they be stuck in this nightmare elevator until they all die? [tethysdust]
Similar to the TV Anime, HIkari and Karen watched "Starlight" when they were young and promised to stand on the same stage in the future... Karen, although a sleepyhead, continues to study the path of the Stage Girl everyday! However, due to her tardiness, the selected students were subjected to the 'Legandary Training' that would make them into 'Top Stars'...? And soon... they will all be singing, dancing and taking from one another by following the mysterious audition started by Souda-sensei and... a Giraffe!?
A story of a man and a woman undoing their curse.
Chiaki inherited the house of his late great uncle, who was a shaman and starts living there. When he finds a mysterious ring and puts it on, he accidentally summons a beautiful demon fox.
Mitsu is the owner of a bookstore at the Komachi Shopping District. His rough appearance has always scared others off. But one day, a mysterious child by the name of Michael appears before him. He doesn’t seem to be afraid of Mitsu, in fact he sticks to him like glue. Watch the adorable everyday interactions between Mitsu and the Baby Angel.
What is the most precious moment for you right now? After 300 years, your new destiny and fateful relationship begins.
Angel Beats! -The Last Operation- will reveal why the Afterlife Battlefront members came into this world.
From Storm in Heaven: They are coming, and Kazuki must find a way to harness the power of the Falcon before They come to kill him. But becoming the Official Falcon is no easy task, and even if he succeeds in awakening the Falcon's power, there are rules he must follow in order to capture Them. If Kazuki's conscience cannot maintain control over the Falcon's power, he risks falling to Their level, and facing an unknown destiny. His aspirations are no game, for failure means death...or worse.
Takiko was inferior over her look and height. She always envied her best friend Mika who had what it took to capture a guy's heart. One day she meets someone who eventually becomes the love of her life, however she feels envious of other girls because she just a plain jane. From Baka-Updates: Takiko felt inferior over her look and height. She was always envious of her best friend Mika who had what it takes to capture a guy's heart. One day she meets someone who eventually, becomes the love of her life, however her grandparent objected this relationship due to...?
A collection of short, bittersweet love stories, including several incestuous ones. 1). Until the Ice Melts and Turns to Blood. The Karaoke staff call her "the lonely girl." She rents a room all night and won't go home. Why? And what can Nogami say to help her? 2). Suicide Note. Two charming girls, Michi and Rina, decide to end their lives this day. As the day ends we slowly discover why: both the horror--and the hope. 3). White. It happened once, years ago... Now it's all Minako can think about. She yearns to do it again. But how does her brother feel...? 4). Yellow. She just wants her brother to look at her--really look at her as a girl, not just a sister. 5). Blue. They were finally reunited after their parents divorced. She can't resist her feelings for him anymore. But will she lose everything for one night of bliss? 6). Prohibition. A walk together. A stolen kiss. Tears. 7). Moon River. A young man studies and studies afraid of his own problems of failing. Until he meets a girl with a specific problem of her own by the river... 8). Bitter Cakes. Miho meets with her friend Natsuki, who is blind. Natsuki trusts her other senses--and herself. But Miho trusts no one--yet perhaps trusts her eyes a little too much... 9). Love Horizon. A girl sees her high school crush by chance, but something is very different about him. 10). The Day It Rained. A short political piece regarding a young man, and a doll. 11). No Count. A young girl finds out that her first kiss was with her oniichan.
The Missing White Dragon is a wonderful compilation of the most popular Asian folk tales and select portions of history, retold with an exotic touch of romance. Reading this book not only introduces fans to the culture of Asia, but it also gives readers insight to the bedtime stories Asian parents often tell their children at night. In essence, this beautifully written anthology shows fans the influential stories Asian children hear just as Americans children would be told fairy tales such as Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel & Gretel.
This is about two siblings with the vampire-like tendency for blood, and at first share the same home alone till their caring aunt decides to move in with her husband to care for them, however their normal life is going to get far crazier as a doctor and other characters become involved in the plot. From Tokyopop: The members of the Takashiro family share a terrible curse: only human blood can slake their thirst. Sent away after the death of his mother, Kuzuna Takashiro remained blissfully unaware of his 'condition.' When Kazuna's teenage hormones begin to rage, his uncontrollable bloodlust suddenly rears its head...
From Starry Heaven: Meru Tachibana, 12 years old. She's just returned back to Tokyo after 7 years of training with her father, who thought she was a boy! Now Meru is stronger than most guys, and she's doing her best to make sure that people don't find out, or else her chances of making friends is ruined! However, a group of eighth graders seem insistant on making that impossible, as they break the rules and pick on the weak. Will Meru be able to stop them as the new student council president without appearing to be a "Monster Melt King" as her mother has warned?
1) Phase 1 Photographer assistant Kurejima Eiji has just been dumped by his girlfriend when he meets high school student Suginoi Hiroto, who is cold and is trying to warm himself on the roof of Eiji's car. Eiji brings Hiroto back to his apartment, where he discovers that Hiroto is gay and also broken hearted. 2) Phase 2 It has been two months since they have gotten to know each other and Hiroto is getting more and more attached to Eiji. 3) Phase 3 Things are still the same between Eiji and Hiroto even after the disastrous night, except that Hiroto no longer stays over. 4) Phase 4 After the photography session with Yuriko, Eiji's ex-girlfriend and Hiroto, Eiji realises something is changing within himself. 5) What's Wrong With Being Honest It has been 2 months and Hiroto still can't manage to say those magic words. 6) 15 Minutes Ago Details of what happened before Eiji came along in chapter 1.
From Stage Storm: The story starts with a 5-year-old Lynn travelling with her Japanese mother to England to meet her father. On their way there Lynn and her mother get into a tragic car accident in which Lynn's mother dies. After getting out of the hospital Lynn moves to live in a manor owned by her father who is an English nobleman. The motherless little girl tries to adjust to high society life and get the approval of her elder step sister, Sara, whose mother has also passed away. At first Sara seems cold and distant towards her new younger sister, because she fears that Lynn's open and cheerful personality will win over the attention of their father as well as the handsome young man who lives nearby, but...
Originally published as bonus content in Maruo's "Rampo Panorama" artbook (乱歩パノラマ 丸尾末広画集). Based on Edogawa Rampo's short story of the same name, an English translation of which can be found in The Edogawa Rampo Reader (Kurodahan Press, 2008). 26 pages, in English
From Manga Mania~ On the day Sari transfers to her new school, she confesses her love for her cousin Kazuomi. After being subtly rejected, she find out that Kazuomi's best friend Mizuki is also interested in him. Because those two are like the sun and the moon, Sari's determination to be Kazuomi's girlfriend begins to waver. How will this interesting love triangle develop?
