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Ito is a girl whose father beats her, nonetheless hides it from the people around her. But when things spiral out of control only Ibuki is willing to reach out his hand to try and save her. As the two are drawn together, however, he is simultaneously tied down by obligations difficult to break away from no matter where his heart lays.
From Midnight Scans: A collection of oneshots. 1. Kemono ni, Koishita Madoka accepted the odd temper of the beast-like guy, Misao, and continues to be his sex-friend. But, the truth is, she wants his heart, too. But she's afraid that she will be dumped, so she does not confess her feelings... In order to graduate from this relationship, Madoka takes action...?! 2. Karada Dake, Ageru 3. Yokujou 4. Hatsukoi 5. Scarf
From Storm in Heaven:Taisho Mugen Kitan is a collection of 4 short stories, loosely based around historical/supernatural themes.Taisho Dream Stories – Yin & Yang: In the Taisho Era (1912-1926 CE), a young noble called Sakuya is traumatised by a recurring dream in which she is strangled by ivy. Is this a prophecy? Or a vision of the past? Driven to despair, the young girl turns for help to a brilliant Noh dancer who somehow shares an enigmatic connection to the spiritual world. Yet the unravelling of this mystery is more complicated than anyone could imagine, entwining vengeful spirits, lost love, tragic devotion, a silent guardian, and an unbreakable bond which may yet save Sakuya…at the price of the ultimate sacrifice.Taisho Dream Stories – The Killing Stone: This continues the story of Akira Hanawaka, an unusually gifted Noh dancer who crosses the barrier between the physical and spiritual realms. But what lies at the heart of his powers? And how is his world changed by an unexpected confrontation with his younger brother? Secrets are revealed when the demons of Akira's past ominously threaten another's future.Beloved Princess: A young exorcist at court during the Heian Era (794-1192 CE) is confronted with a series of bizarre incidents involving the occult. But nothing is as it seems, and a greater mystery remains to be solved: the tragic tale of Princess Hashi.Evil One: Sometime in the not too distant future, civilization has been decimated by a biological weapon known only as Evil One, stolen from the laboratory of a brilliant scientist and unleashed upon the world by an enigmatic group of terrorists. In this shattered world, a young prostitute called Agata struggles to survive. His life goes by unnoticed until one day, after a particularly brutal encounter, Agata is rescued by a mysterious stranger who appears to know more than anyone should about the dark secrets of Agata's past. Who is this man? What does he want? And, most importantly, what is Agata's connection to the Evil One?
From Tokyopop: Inez is a young orphan girl with a special gift that allows her to communicate with all creatures. A great destiny awaits her, the nature of which she is yet unaware. As our story opens, Inez is traveling with an old wizard named Kaager and a faithful dog named Zode. Her country is about to plunge into its first winter in one hundred years and ominous signs abound concerning the return of a demon-race which threatens the country's fragile peace. Can little Inez- via a magic amulet - bring back her country's ancient dragon protector in time?
From Aria: Hime is a natural blonde and with that comes basic expectations: for her to excel at everything and to speak English proficiently, and unfortunately to be a complete ditz and have many boyfriends. When Minami catches her studying English by listening to 'English for Dummies' the two become friends. But soon Minami falls prey to the rumors and distances himself from Hime. Will the two ever be able to regain their friendship?
From the Ultimate Manga Guide: Fairy tale/fantasy. Lots of parody from famous fairy tales. About a girl who is raised as a boy... "good-old-days-shoujo" style art & story.
Short stories about dog and its owner
From Intercross: Yayoi is an energetic girl who is living happily with her single dad. All her life, she's always blamed herself for the death of her mom, and also she believes that her most important things always disappear on her birthday. This changes when a substitute teacher comes along...( story 1 doesnt actually have any romance!) In this volume: 1) Sangatsu no Yume 2) Kitto Kagayakeru - Because of some conditions with her body, Rei is always spending her school time in the school's infirmary, watching the various teams prepare for the school's Athletics Festival coming up. When sneaking out of the infirmary one day, she's found by one of the Cheer Group leaders, asking her to join their group! Rei intends to participate with all her power, without leaving any regrets behind... 3) Midori no Kakehashi 4) Harmony 5) Harukaze Fuku Shima
In the rural and peaceful Belzenia-Asmodin Empire, women of all ranks, ages, and marital statuses have begun disappearing one after the other. All they have in common is that they are both beautiful and reputable. Where have the stolen women disappeared to - and who will be targeted next?
From Hyper Parfait: Golden-haired and blue-eyed Heilong is the clan's most powerful and fearsome assasin; however, he left the group with his blind best friend, Pailong. Nowadays, the two of them are doing street dance performances, but the clan continues to hunt for them... to bring Heilong back!
From Intercross & Shoujo Crusade: 1. Sorairo Koiiro Sora somehow ended up in a science class with all boys. Now, she's going to pitch in and help them enjoy school life by showing them her Girl Spirit!! 2. Sakurairo Koiiro Sakura, a poker-faced Sorairo Academy schooler, found herself in love with a popular boy from next class. How would she fare being a love consultant for him-who is in love with a teacher? 3. Sore demo Yappari Kimi ga Suki The energetic and cute Rin is actually an otaku! Unexpectedly, she meets a 3-dimensional boy with the same looks as her beloved, Chris-sama! In delusional love, she asked him out, but..!
"Don't cry, Dana will take away your sadness. Because this is Dana's Garden." With those words, young Ling-Ling comforts the crying boy, Jerome. But who is Dana, and can she really help Jerome overcome the grief of losing his mother?
