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Harumoto, advisor to yakuza boss Taniguchi, is known for his street smarts and short temper. But he has a softer side, and when he meets Mizuta sensei in a nightclub, he begins to dream of romance with this classy intellectual who seems to be from another world.
One evening as Tokio Kasuka mourns his sibling's burial, he catches a young man trying to steal his brother Hajime's ashes. This man is called Kuroki Ren, and he claims that he had an arrangement with Hajime to go on a journey together, which is why he needed his ashes. Tokio is curious about Ren's story and agrees to lend him a bone with certain conditions.
The central character in the story is Takayuki, the brother of Udou from Gosan no Heart. The plot revolves around his reunion with Kiyotake, a former high school classmate, after eight years at a gathering. Adding to the tension is the fact that Takayuki had stolen Kiyotake's girlfriend in school. With one of them being drunk, the outcome of their encounter is uncertain. Will Takayuki finally come to terms with his unrequited love, or will they both find a happy resolution?
After enduring years of sexual abuse by the master of the household where her father serves as a chauffeur, the girl decides to shut down her emotions. However, her world is turned upside down when both the master and her father die in a car accident, leaving her to reside with his two sons. Both men develop feelings for her and vie for her attention.
In the midst of the forest stands a towering home that instills dread in young hearts as it groans and casts menacing silhouettes. A singular figure and a multitude of spectral entities dwell within its walls. Bonus Short Story: Chapter One: The Locked Chamber.
1-3. Ijimekko no Okada-kun (Okada Loves to Bully) 4-5. Furare Otoko no Tomoyuki-kun (The Man Who Got Dumped, Tomoyuki)
Once a princess of the now-defunct Cedentaria, Lady Edilene was renowned as the "Perfect Lady" and the daughter of the Marquis. Despite her desire for her homeland's revival, she assumes the identity of the "Perfect Lady" and is surprised when Prince Schwartz proposes to her. While this prince appears ideal, he harbors information regarding the individual responsible for Cedentaria's downfall and demands something in exchange for revealing it. Edilene finds herself at the mercy of the malevolent prince's machinations. What will be her fate?
Issei, a solitary salaryman, has only engaged in a physical relationship with Ban. Despite Ban's affectionate and kind nature, Issei is unable to express his emotions in any other way. Nonetheless, their relationship has been smooth sailing, and with their first anniversary coming up, Issei is determined to make a change. All of his enthusiastic planning comes to a halt when Ban passes away tragically in a car accident on the same day. With no one else to rely on, Issei is consumed by anguish and regret, longing to relive the past. Unexpectedly, supernatural forces intervene, and Issei is transported back in time, just days before Ban's accident. Given a second chance, Issei is determined to redeem himself and save his beloved partner from an untimely death.
Hayato's hometown is destroyed by a massive robot, resulting in the tragic deaths of his parents. His only companion is his loyal dog, Jack, and all he has left of his birth parents is a picture of a man and woman, and one of his mother's shoes. His desire for revenge spurs him on to seek out Ghost Ship, a notorious vessel known for mercilessly attacking others and bent on destruction.
The first volume, titled "Winter's Tale," transports readers to England during the late 19th century. Here, we meet Grace King, the daughter of a declining Marquis and the mistress of Count Arthur Roland. After her untimely and mysterious death, her sons Linus and Lawrence are placed in the custody of their father, Earl Roland, who has a sick wife, Anna, and other children. Despite his father's care, Linus is deeply suspicious of the Roland family's involvement in his mother's death and embarks on a solitary investigation. The second volume, "Spring's Paean," introduces readers to Rachel Brennan, who is hired by the Roland family as the governess for their children. Over time, the children begin to warm up to Rachel, except for the second son, William. Will Rachel's efforts be enough to win over William as well? The subsequent volumes in the series continue the story, taking readers on a journey through the seasons and the twists and turns of the family's secrets.
Tomoe ponders the possibility of taking his brother's place when his closest companion Ichita takes an interest in a new student who is transferring. He is perplexed by how Ichita's infatuation is affecting him, which leaves him in a state of ambiguity. As time goes by, Tomoe becomes closer to Ichita's younger sibling, Kenji, and they spend more time together. One day, Kenji opens up and shares that he is aware of Tomoe's affection for Ichita and admits his own feelings. This story is a bittersweet portrayal of the intense emotions and turmoil that accompany adolescence.
