• TSUKI TO MIZUUMI

    TSUKI TO MIZUUMI

    Story 1: Tsuki to Mizuumi
    From Shogakukan:
    Kazuna's late grandfather was a writer, and his unpublished novel depicting his private life was found among the articles left by him. He had written down his affection to his lover, while he was a devoted husband. Kazuna felt perplexed, and went to see his grandfather's lover. Hinako Ashihara depicts sweet, painful love in this collection of her long-piece love stories.

    Story 2: Nora in December
    from tohukyo:
    Dressed in frilly clothes like a princess, Nacchan lived next door in a house made of sweets. Nacchan says she doesn't like it because it is all her mother's own dream world. To help Nacchan, I decided we should go out on an adventure like Nora the cat. It was such a fun day and the best part is we actually met Nora! But Nacchan's mother was so upset that she didn't let Nacchan and I be friends anymore. Then one day, Nacchan's house of sweets next door was suddenly enveloped in flames. Nacchan was never found again...

    Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice Of Life

    Updated Time: Jun 12, 2018

  • HOMEMADE HOME

    HOMEMADE HOME

    The daughter of a washed out actress, is given the chance to see what it's like to be in a real family.

    Itsumi's mother, Kei, is a washed-up actress. One day, Itsumi meets a lady with a severe heart condition and receives an invitation to her house. The house, which Itsumi thinks of as the ideal family home, was just a performance arranged for the lady. Among the family members, Itsumi meets Shuu, a very polite boy, and is persuaded to play in a theatre... ?!

    Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice Of Life

    Updated Time: Dec 07, 2022

  • KONBINI S

    KONBINI S

    A series of oneshots:

    Story 1) Kobini S
    This is about a girl and her 3 friends that get an offer to help out an old lady for a week (board and food included) for 20,000 yen. During this experience she learns many things about herself, her boyfriend and the old lady.

    Story 2) Happy? Happy!
    About a girl and her requited love.

    Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo

    Updated Time: Nov 01, 2018

  • TENNEN BITTER CHOCOLATE

    TENNEN BITTER CHOCOLATE

    From MegKF:
    Despite repeated rejections, Shinatsu fell in love at first sight with the most popular boy in school, Yoshiyuki-sempai (a member of the tennis club). After unhesitatingly joining the team, she gets rejected by her sempai. On top of that, she is bullied by his girlfriend. However, as her childhood friend Iku, says, "Things that are too easy to obtain aren't amusing at all." Right?

    Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, Shoujo, Sports

    Updated Time: Oct 24, 2016

  • FORBIDDEN DANCE

    FORBIDDEN DANCE

    From Tokyopop:
    When a young girl loses her confidence to dance, she fears she'll never set foot on the stage again. But then she falls in love with an all-guy avant-garde dance troupe and their leader...and everything changes. Soon, her primary goal in life is to join the troupe and snag the guy. So what if she's missing a Y-chromosome? She's got spunk, skill, and passion--and, in the end, she hopes that love will conquer all.

    Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice Of Life, Sports

    Updated Time: Oct 24, 2016

  • PINKY PROMISE

    PINKY PROMISE

    Asako lives her life day-to-day acutely aware of how lonely she is. That all starts to change when she meets Hongo, a boy who thought she was trying to commit suicide and tried to stop her. They form a bond and find how much fun life really is. Until Asako finds out about Hongo's past.

    Source: Baka-Updates

    Includes two other stories once called Cuckoo's Child and another called 60 days.

    Genre(s): Romance, Shoujo

    Updated Time: Oct 24, 2016

  • HYAKU MONOGATARI

    HYAKU MONOGATARI

    99 ghost stories, by the late Garo artist and Edo expert, Sugiura Hinako.

    Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Mature, Supernatural

    Updated Time: Nov 01, 2023

  • BITTER - NAKECHAU KOI MONOGATARI

    BITTER - NAKECHAU KOI MONOGATARI

    Story 1: N Island is a small island where all the kids know each other, and they're excited to meet the new transfer student from Tokyo. Fifth grader Kanta doesn't want it to be a girl, because his classmate Kyo is the only icky girl the island needs. In a way that makes Kyo happy -- because she's always known she wants to live out her life on the island as Kanta's wife someday. But the transfer student, Ritsuka, is a girl, and a shy one with a mother who's shunned by the island. So Kyo makes it her mission of good faith to assimilate Ritsuka, but then Kanta starts acting more interested in Ritsuka than in Kyo... When the main cloud splits into a butterfly cloud, which girl will be the one to separate from the rest...?

    Story 2: Racing Queen, by IZUMI Kaneyoshi
    When it comes to being a racing queen (it's like being a cheerleader for Nascar), you're either a bitch or a lost puppy. Ei learns this lesson the hard way from Akane, the reigning racing queen of the famous Meitoh Team, when Ei joins the team to put herself through college. It's only by doing harm to others that you succeed, and once you've succeeded, everyone wants to do harm to you. Ei's dream was to be the top racing queen, but once she gets there, it turns into her worst nightmare...

    Story 3: English Garden, by SAKURAKOUJI Kanoko
    Hayato is moving to England in one month, so he approaches Fumio and tells her to date him -- almost like a command. He's dominating, stubborn, and selfish, and Fumio really can't say no. But Hayato isn't without his charm; he has a talent for making things grow, and he designed a gorgeous English garden. Now he wants to spend his last month in Japan building a garden with Fumio. As the garden grows and changes, so do its gardeners... and as time becomes strained, so do their emotions...

    Story 4: Pure White Anniversary, by AYASE Riu:
    Just by selecting her, and saying her name, she became the class´ representative, and after time, trusted by teachers and students. That always maked her excited about working hard and being better. But, not all is white, not all is pure, when she was in trouble, A guy suddenly appears to help! Who is this guy? Why is he helping her? And, why does Sakura feels scared whenever she is with him? Well... we sure want to know.

    Story 5: The Coffee Shop that Ends Unrequited Love, by ADACHI Keiko
    This story is about a gilr called Rui. She's always too late on dates. But when she met Shiyouta she fell in love with him an want to be not late anymore...

    Story 6: Great Waiters?, by WASHIO Mie
    At 175 cm, Eisei (real name Haruyo) never thought she would ever find a boyfriend because of her height and her rather tomboyish looks and demeanour. Under her friends' recommendation, however, a visit to the renowned 'Hot Cafe' caused her to fall for a charming waiter named Kono... who promptly dragged her to fill the vacancy -- as a male waiter?! Having a chance to get closer to him is one thing, but has Kono also accidentally mistaken her for a boy?! How is Eisei supposed to express her feeling for him now? With a cafe filled with handsome waiters and the pretty girls who swoon over them, this 'pretty boy' has work cut out for her!

    Genre(s): Drama, Gender Bender, Romance, Shoujo

    Updated Time: Oct 25, 2016

  • LIBERTY LIBERTY!

    LIBERTY LIBERTY!

    When Yaichi falls onto a trash heap dead drunk, he expects to be thrown out. But then a man comes to his rescue, and Yaichi breaks his video camera. He feels so bad about it he decides to work off the debt. -Bakaupdates

    Genre(s): Comedy, Shounen Ai

    Updated Time: Oct 26, 2016

  • CHOUCHOU KUMO

    CHOUCHOU KUMO

    Collection of 4 short stories:

    1) Butterfly Cloud
    Best friends Kiyo, Kanta, and Goma live in a small, depopulated island in the Seto Inland Sea. One day, a transfer student from Tokyo arrives. Before long Ritsuka, a cute and fair-skinned girl, started hanging out with the three best friends, but what happens after?
    This story was released as a oneshot in the Bitter - Nakechau Koi Monogatari anthology volume.

    2) Middle School - Less Than Love

    3) Middle School - Man Hater

    4) Middle School - The Cherry Blossoms Scatter

    Genre(s): Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life

    Updated Time: Oct 26, 2016

  • DERBY QUEEN

    DERBY QUEEN

    Ootome Hime’s father was a jockey who dreamed of winning the Japanese Derby. One year, when Hime went to watch him race in the Derby, he died in a horrible racing accident. The man responsible retired in guilt from being a jockey.

    10 years later, Hime is in high school, and she has heard that Arakawa Jin, the son of the man who killed her father, is debuting in the Derby as a jockey. She went to see him race, and was outraged to see him win! Now Hime has decided to quit high school and go to a special school for jockeys, in hopes of being able to beat Jin in a race one day. She has met a new friend and aspiring jockey along the way, a boy called Tadano Ryouhei, but she can’t let him stand in the way of her revenge!

    Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Sports

    Updated Time: Oct 27, 2016

  • BUKIYOU NA SILENT

    BUKIYOU NA SILENT

    From Miista MangaFox:

    Bukiyou na Silent focuses on the dramatic love life of a teenage boy named Toono Satoru. Satoru has the longest crush he's ever had, on the school baseball player, Tamiya Keigo, who he watches from the art room window. One day, Satoru is asked to go on a date by Keigo, but all Satoru can do is stand there, emotionless, without saying a word. Little does Keigo know, is that deep inside Satoru, he is really shocked, amazed, surprised and literally speechless. Misunderstanding Satoru's impression, Keigo says to forget about it and tries to walk away, before Satoru grabs hold of him and accepts his request.

    Throughout the relationship, complications, jealousy and an old friend, arise to make the two lovers situation problematic. As Keigo thinks that showing no emotion is hereditary in Satoru's family, he slowing begins to understand the feelings and emotions Satoru silently portrays.

    From the author, Takanaga Hinako, perfectly portrays the notion of the teenage feeling of sexual tension, that will even have the reader understanding the emotions Satoru tries to convey. Read and discover whether the young boys conquer the challenge love awaits for them.

    Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shounen Ai, Sports, Yaoi

    Updated Time: Jun 06, 2019

  • KOISURU BOUKUN

    KOISURU BOUKUN

    Being in love with your straight sempai isn't easy, but being in love with your straight, homophobic, and (to top it off) tyrannical sempai can be hell! And that's something Tetsuhiro Morinaga can relate to... especially now that he's had a taste of the forbidden fruit!

    Features the same homophobic brother from Challengers, but this time as the main character!

    Contains an extra story called Bokutachi no Shippai in v.5 featuring Masaki and Morinaga's big brother Kunihiro.


    Takanaga Hinako confirmed on her Twitter account that her manga Koisuru Boukun will resume serialization in the February's 2015 issue of Kaiohsha's Gush magazine.

    Contains an extra story called Bokutachi no Shippai in v.5.

    The main story is complete with volume 8, but Hinako Takanaga has started writing another volume or two's worth of side stories.

    Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice Of Life, Smut, Yaoi

    Updated Time: Jan 23, 2023

  • SOS

    SOS

    Will anyone answer love's distress call? Find out in this funny and poignant collection of short stories!

    1) SOS

    2) Organ -
    A pipe organ is discovered in the debris after the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake. What does that have to do with the dreams of two young people in the Taisho era?

    3) The Easy Life

    Genre(s): Historical, Romance, Shoujo

    Updated Time: Jul 07, 2018

  • SUNADOKEI

    SUNADOKEI

    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.

    Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice Of Life

    Updated Time: Apr 09, 2017

  • DEKIRU OTOKO GA SUKI NANDA!

    DEKIRU OTOKO GA SUKI NANDA!

    1-2) I Like Impressive Guys!
    The relationship between childhood friends Kouji and Shingo changes drastically when Shingo finds out important news about his cousin Shuuichi who he has always "liked". Shingo likes competent, impressive guys; and Kouji and Shuuichi are no exception. Kouji has long harbored a secret love for Shingo. Will Shingo give this
    impressive guy a chance?

    3) Something Secret
    Junya has been trying to get his lover to let him to stay overnight but to no avail. What is the reason for his reluctance? Is he hiding other lovers or a much bigger secret?

    4) Tsubo Sagashi no Susume
    Daisuke is trying his best to be the apprentice that he can be, just so he can get the approval he seeks from his senior. A chance happening reveals that approval is not the only thing Daisuke can get from him...

    5) Monomania

    7) Noisy Night

    8) Afterword

    Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, School Life, Yaoi

    Updated Time: Jun 06, 2019

  • CHALLENGERS

    CHALLENGERS

    From DramaQueen:
    Tomoe Tatsumi is a freshman attending university in Tokyo. Life couldn't be better: he's living in a really nice apartment for less than most people pay for a single room. This is all thanks to Mitsugu Kurokawa: salary man, landlord, and (hopeful) lover.

    It is due to Kurokawa's generosity that Tatsumi is able to live in Tokyo on such a tight budget. Kurokawa's intention is clear: to love, honor, and cherish Tatsumi until his dying days! And if big brother Souichi Tatsumi has his way - that day will come sooner than not!

    For Kurokawa, progress can only be made by "challenging the impossible...." And thus, Takanaga sensei introduces us to her charming romantic comedy, Challengers!

    Prequel to "Koisuru Boukun"

    Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, School Life, Shounen Ai

    Updated Time: Oct 03, 2020

  • CROQUIS

    CROQUIS

    Artist model, Nagi, has gradually become more and more aware of art student Kaji's meaningful gaze. After working past misunderstandings and miscommunication, the two begin a loving relationship, but even after four months, they haven't moved beyond a simple kiss. Nagi begins to wonder if perhaps Kaji can't accept being with another boy. But Kaji has a secret of his own... (Summary taken from the back of the manga)


    *** Wish On A Star
    [Chapter 6]
    Sei has hated stars since he was little. Will his childhood friend, Daiki, change that?

    *** Boku no Shôkoi ni Tsuite (/Of My First Love)
    [chapters 5 and 7]

    Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Yaoi

    Updated Time: Nov 01, 2016

  • KIMI GA KOI NI OCHIRU

    KIMI GA KOI NI OCHIRU

    From Hochuuami:

    Kimi ga Koi ni Ochiru (You Fall in Love) by Takanaga Hinako starts when Mochizuki Haru has subbed in to teach and is made student advisor of the Archery club and is forced to deal with painful memories involving one of the students (Tsukasa) and the student's brother (Reiichirou).

    Genre(s): Drama, Romance, School Life, Sports, Yaoi

    Updated Time: Dec 23, 2019

  • KIMI GA KOI NI OBORERU

    KIMI GA KOI NI OBORERU

    The sequel to You Will Fall in Love, focusing on Tsukasa's older brother Reiichirou.

    Reiichirou is back and hoping for a happier ending this time when he takes over as manager for a kimono shop. But a fellow employee, Jinnai, doesn't like the idea of being bossed around by a younger and less experienced man. As the sparks fly between the two men, will love also bloom?
    (from: Manga_Updates)

    Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Yaoi

    Updated Time: Jun 06, 2019