Slice of Life - Page 100

The title character, Maruko, is a nine-year-old third-grade student. She is lazy, disorganized and usually late for school, in strong contrast with her neat and tidy older sister who must share her room with her. Maruko, like many kids, tries to avoid homework and chores, takes advantage of her doting grandfather and squabbles with her sister. Nevertheless, she is a well-meaning child who tries to do good. Maruko's real name is Momoko Sakura (さくらももこ Sakura Momoko), the same as the pen-name of her creator Miki Miura 三浦 美紀 (who used her own childhood experiences as inspiration). Her nickname "Maruko" is made of marui ("round", because of her round face) and -ko (girl child); the prefix chibi and the suffix -chan also refer to a cute child. Maruko's trademark face fault in reaction to embarrassment is the sudden appearance of vertical lines on her face, sometimes with an unexplained gust of wind blowing behind her head. This is sometimes mimicked by female fans of the series who draw the fingers of one hand down across the face to show embarrassment. On the internet this is often used as emoticons, by speech marks. For example: -_-" Other characters include Maruko's classmate and best friend Tama-chan. A fan favorite is Maruko's kind but absent-minded grandfather. Naive and easily tricked, he keeps a pet turtle and loves watching TV with Maruko. When feeling distressed or nostalgic, he spontaneously retreats to a surreal inner world for a few seconds to improvise a sad yet comical haiku about his state of mind.

Oneshot about Takeshita Mari, a 3rd year in Junior High School who has a crush on her teacher.

A short and funny tale about a cat and his owner ;)

A collection of one-shots: ch1) Kuchibiru Mellow (formerly known as Bisque Doll Replica) ch2) Hachimitsu Neko ch3-4) Mishitsu Funny Romance ch5) Ningyo no Iru Keshiki A guy falls in love with an aquarium diver at first sight, and he does his best to court him.

Ayuta, a ronin with hopes of attending Geidai, fell in love on a packed train. Depicting his tempestuous and heartbreaking love with Haruhi, a psychiatrist eight years his senior, is this manga adaptation of the Naoki Award winning Murayama Yuka's best seller!

A story that takes place on the day Aira turned 14, and learned the devastating truth about the island she lives on, which is completely surrounded by a huge wall...

"Can you be your natural self, if you know the truth?" "Can you assimilate into our school?" "Can you pledge secrecy when you are a human being?" Fukuta Neko somehow finds herself applying to and enrolling in a secret school created by and specifically for animal/human shapeshifters, though only after difficult tribulations with those who manage the school. Neko befriends a fellow classmate , the cute Suzuhara Miika, prior to the tough task of enrolling, and afterwards discovers her new found friend's 'feline' side, though this changes nothing in regards to the close relationship just started between them. Join Neko on her journey into the mysteries of the prosperous Moritaka school for the Sons' and Daughters' of this literal Noah's ark.

From Storm in Heaven:A short gag manga featuring You Higuri herself. It revolves around her utterly cute, mischievous, and ill-mannered puppy Papi, the Papillon.

From mochi*mochi: A new part-time worker transfers to the children's book section where Ritsu Izaki works. He seems to be attached to Ritsu, but he always slacks off at work...!?

Komugi has lived most of her life at home, until one day when her father suddenly comes home with two tiny men. These two tiny men are the incarnations of legendary enchanted cookbooks. Komugi's Dad charges the two, French Cuisine and Japanese Cuisine, to live with and cook for his daughter. How will Komugi cope with the two tiny rambunctious and handsome guys?

A girl harboring feelings for her childhood friend receives some help from little balls of fluff... For better or for worse.

Includes the following oneshots:V.2• Aishite Darling (Love Me Darling)Mami believes she has met her Prince Charming when the handsome Ushio Shironagasu transfers to her school. But Ushio has a deep, dark secret that could drive away even the most ardent lover.V.3• Fuyu no Sanpomichi (Winter Walk):Shuuhei has to see his ex-lover one last time. While waiting for him in the park, he meets a strange little girl who won’t leave him alone.