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Ever dream of being in a rock band? Ever dream of being in a GENIUS rock band? Could there be such a thing? For Chul, Dal Bong, Mickey, and Rae-young, it’s not a matter of if, but of when. These four deviant misfits of society find themselves stalked, caught, and coerced into forming the greatest boy band of the century. It doesn’t hurt that they have talent, looks, and personality. A female detective, an heiress, a Betsy Johnson-inspired wardrobe, an evil dude, a cute evil dude, and other casts and characters all come together in this brilliant high jinks story of rock ’n roll, friends, and yes, love, that will make you wish you could have been there for the Audition.
I’ve been given a chance to redo my life. I’m standing next to the man who once killed me. That night was the “Star Festival”, a celebration for the founding of the proud kingdom of Hyland. Blinded by love, Queen Alicia had turned her back on the people of the country. She was then killed from a stab in the chest by a man who marched into the castle...or at least, that was what should have happened. When she woke up, Alicia found herself 10 years old. Holding the memory of her murder, she was given a chance to redo her life. In the midst of this, she reunites with Clovis, the man who once killed her...?! This is the story of the Blue Rose Princess who will "redo" her life, and her future that is tossed around by the mischief of fate!
Taking place at the end of the 22nd century Earth, the world is cold and hard. After being wracked with many wars the earth has become infertile, civilized conveniences are controlled by the military, top corporations, and high ranking officials. Most people survive through sheer stubbornness and are surrounded by crime and poverty. The story follows the ex-thief Kotobuki who travels trying to find an honest job so she can leave behind her thieving ways. She's followed by the genius Raimon who used to chase after her when he was a military commander and now has quit to follow his dream of being with her. Constantly interfering in their dream to forget being a thief and ex-militia are people seeking "Tsubasa" the legendary device said to be able to grant wishes. It was said to have appeared a long, long time ago, granted everyone's wishes and then disappeared for parts unknown. Now all types seek it and try to use Kotobuki's and Raimon's skills to achieve it.
Firiel Dee is a 15 year old girl who lives with her poor foster parents in the remote mountain highlands of Sera Field. One day, she is invited to go to a ball, only to discover that she might be the heir to the throne. Soon, Firiel and her friends decide to partake in a quest for the truth, unaware of the dangers that await them.
A collection of six short stories per volume that revolve around a chain of people. 1. No one ever asks Kie out. She’s 18, so her high school life is ending soon! Her friend tells her to eat a piece of candy that works like a love potion. All the guys are into her now, even her good friend Shimon! But when she really falls for him, she worries that their love is a lie… 2. Mami (Kie’s BFF) always gets asked out, but consistently turns everyone down. One day she’s approached by a Jack Johnson-loving underclassman who wants her to test out some sweets. Mami doesn’t like sweets, but she ends up falling for him. Unfortunately, he’s already got someone he likes… 3. Tomomi is called in on the day before Christmas Eve to fill in for a volunteer that couldn’t come to school to help bake cakes. The only other volunteer there turns out to be the student council president, who is totally quiet and nerdy. The two end up having fun together, though… 4. Maika is in love with her teacher. She even goes out of her way to be with him– she volunteers after school to pick weeds. She thought it’d be just her and the teacher, but another boy ends up volunteering as well. Maika confesses to her teacher, and he ends up quitting his job. The other volunteer tells Maika that he did it so he could be together with her… 5. Hiro completely transformed himself when he entered high school. He’s so popular he’s called “Mr. Valentine”! When Valentine’s day comes around, the only thing he can think of is the one girl who gave him chocolate back when he was ugly in middle school… 6. Ginjirou has a good friend, Akira, who always steals his thunder. It’s especially humiliating because Akira is actually a girl (but she looks like a gorgeous guy). Whenever a girl’s into Gin and they happen to meet Akira, they always end up falling for the latter. But when a guy asks Akira out, Gin gets a little jealous…
Destiny or a beautiful mistake? Tension will spread through the school... In the midst of this tension, an exciting vampire dance will begin...
In Xia Kingdom, the general's granddaughter, Situ Xiu, is an eerie existence. She isn't only weak and cowardly but she is also a stutterer! One day, her younger twin brother decided to run away on a whim after he was appointed young general... Meanwhile, the emperor, not knowing the situation, issued an imperial edict, sending her younger brother to the borders to defend the country from invaders! Under the circumstances, Miss Situ had no other choice than to pretend to be her younger brother and go fight the Cha kingdom's God of War...
From Esthétique: Kosumo has a serious medical condition that has kept her in the hospital ever since she was a child. Since Kosumo's blood type is rare, it impossible to find a donor. While Kosumo is on the verge of death, out in the city, the 99th Generation Miko, Himiko-sama, gets into a terrible accident while trying to save a child. She is rushed to the hospital, and there her fate crosses with Kosumo's. When the hospital discovers that Himiko has the same rare blood type as Kosumo, they decide to make her a donor, since Himiko is sure to die as a result of the accident. Kosumo recovers and moves back to Tokyo, but later finds out that Himiko's blood isn't the only thing flowing inside her…
Story of two best friends of opposite sex, each searching for love.... Note - This manhwa contains only vaguely implied shounen-ai and shoujo-ai, and the final pairing is heterosexual. Read the story first before adding BL / GL tags - they are misleading!
From Viz: After her parents divorce, Anna Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Used to the anonymity of city living, An can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, An discovers how much she needs that kindness. In 2005 Sand Chronicles was awarded the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga.
From ShoujoMagic: Hatori is a tall girl who's easily mistaken for a boy, and she's in love with her childhood friend, Keishi. Even though he's a boy, Keishi is so cute that Hatori just wants to push him down and make him her own. Hatori has countless delusions and hallucinations (unbefitting a young lady) running wildly through her head every day -- and they're all about Keishi. They set her heart pounding and her nose bleeding!
Quinta is an infamous grand witch who has lived over 300 years and is known for her cruelty and killing other witches. She's shrouded in mystery and secrets, but the truth is, she's actually only 16 years old. In an unexpected turn of events, Quinta becomes a bodyguard for Nestor Gilroy, a renowned professor with 5 PhDs, who is being hunted down for his unpublished research. Together, Nestor, Quinta, and her animal companion Feeyo embark on a journey in order to have Nestor's results published.
