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A jobless man with hopes of entering a Tokyo university begins living in an aparment building where everyone is busy studying to do the same.
From MangaHelpers: When Kamiyama Keito saw Oomiya Honden High School's (aka "Denkou") Rock Band "Kei-On" club, he was immediately struck by a sense of awe and admiration. Once he was admitted into the school, he immediately joined the club. To the despair of Keito, the club was run by 2 degenerate senior students who forbid any real practices. Once spring break turns around, Keita finds out that the 2 seniors were arrested for possession of marijuana, in turn pushing the club into the brink of termination. With the help of the only other member of the club, Tsukumo Shintaro, will Keita be able to prevent the termination of his club? [DrCoke]
Normal 21-year-old college student Ara has been close friends for 15 years with a hot guy that catches the eye of all girls, Kyung Hoon. More comfortable hanging with him than any other girl, this is the story of love that begins with this one male friend.
Parasites: shape-shifting aliens whose only purpose is to assimilate with and consume the human race… but do these monsters have a different side? A parasite becomes a prince to save his romance-obsessed female host from a dangerous stalker. Another hosts a cooking show, in which the real monsters are revealed. These and 13 more stories, from some of the greatest shoujo manga artists alive today, together make up a chilling, funny, and entertaining tribute to Hitoshi Iwaaki's manga horror classic!
A high-school boy named Manaka Hiromi is given the magical power of the Red Garnet Princess to defeat the Devil King who is trying to escape Hell (or something like that). Unfortunately for him he's also given the sort of body that comes with the job description.
Keiichi Oda, a tired office worker, commutes back and forth from work, and on his way he periodically stumbles upon Madoka's apartment window where she runs a ramen shop… later an okonomiyaki shop… later, an ice fishing hole… later, a sauna… later, a climbing wall… Who is this mysterious, silent and pretty woman? Where the hell does she get all this stuff from? Why does she always beckon Oda? And why is she so damn stubborn about it all!? Be prepared to have your concept of "multitasking" challenged!!!
A collection of three short stories. Ace of Hearts: Akizuki Akira is the Jaguars' ace, but even he can't beat the Elephants' star player Edajima. When Sakura Misao joins the team it seems like they might have a chance, but Akira can't stand to be shown up by a girl and quits the team. Not one to disturb the peace, Misao leaves the Jaguars to find a new team, but when she finds a spot with the Elephants, who will win the final showdown? Teens: The morning of his first day at a new school, Wakamatsu Jirou accidentally helps capture a dangerous criminal, and rumours spread like wildfire. Now a living legend, he's the first and only line of defense against the delinquents that make everyone's lives miserable. Only problem is, he doesn't know the first thing about fighting! Fresh Leaves in the Wind: Class 5 wants to win the upcoming girls' softball tournament, but with school idol Yamazaki Misa on class 2's lineup, not even their own male classmates want to cheer for them. When an unathletic yet perceptive student by the name of Mizutani Hiroshi offers his aid as their coach, he might just be the perfect secret weapon.
From Entropy: A volume of one-shots from the author of Perfect Girl Evolution.
Sixteen-year-old Emma finally arrives at the capital city Hawk Eye after escaping from being held captive for her entire life. But as soon as she arrives, every man in the city, including the king, falls madly in love with her. She is about to be forced into marriage, but is saved by a sorcerer. The sorcerer identifies himself as Shion, one of the youngest and most talented in the nation. They have met before, but Emma has no recollection. Shion explains to Emma that she is cursed with the Ekidna, a mysterious magic that happens every 500 years where a girl is born with her heart packed with such powerful dark magic that it has the potential to destroy the world. With such power, one could rule the world, and Shion explains to Emma that people are going to try and hunt her down to get her heart. However, Emma is told that there exists a ritual that will rid her of the Ekidna curse but doing so will require a long and arduous process. The first of that being Emma and Shion will have to marry each other...
A collection of three stories by the mangaka of "Penguin Brothers". (1) Maasa is a beautiful country girl with suprising strength and character. Wolf is an ambitious young soldier. Wolf instantly falls in love with Maasa's beauty, though their personalities always clash. Battles pulls them apart, though a surprise waits for Wolf after the war. (2) Lucy runs away from home to escape an unwanted marriage and future. With an unnamed mercenary she meets, Lucy grows and learns the meaning and value of true beauty. Returning to her past, she bravely creates a new future for herself. (3) The relationships of four students are challenged when one boy receives a confession. His new girlfriend tries to make him into the perfect boyfriend - and tells his female friend to "stay away." Each character grows, changes, and learns a little more about themselves, each other, and their feelings
Collection of short stories: • Tongari Root Ruu is a high school student who studies seriously everyday, aiming to become like her genius brother, Shikyu. At this time, at Ruu's side, comes Jijyou, Shikyu's friend, who become's Ruu's teacher at home. Although Ruu's life has been messed up by the daring Jijyou, she has started to have feelings for him... • Monochrome Candy It can't be cast off, it's fascinating, that silver wrapped candy. • Bye-bye Babe Flowers will bloom upon the earth. • Love Fight So Beautiful! With this thought, my body just moves by itself. I really want them to see him now.
