Xie Yuxia, a girl from Chengdu, has always yearned for and loved the ocean. However, having been born in inland China, she hasn't been able to see it for her entire childhood; but that might just change when her family moves to Guangzhou for work! Upon starting at her new school, she jumps at the chance to establish the Ocean Interest and Research Club with Hainan-native fishing expert Hu Shan, marine biology specialist Wu Zhi from Guangzhou, and the English foreigner (as well as full-time foodie) Li Xiaoping. Although the three all hail from different places, that doesn't stop them getting into all sorts of strange and quirky predicaments as they "research" the ocean and conduct club activities together. However, with the way their activities are going, it seems that it might take quite a while for Xie Yuxia to actually fulfill her dream of seeing the place where land meets sea for herself…
By the end of the 1980s Nae wants to become a journalist more than anything and to leave Japan for the country where everything is possible, the United States. Until he is able to fulfill his dream Nae shares his passion for American culture with his friends. Where will the road to America, so near yet so far, lead them, halfway between dream and disappointment? America describes the myth of the American Dream for young Japanese people who sometimes regard their traditions as obstacles between them and their dream. America is especially dear to Keiko Ichiguchi. In this book, she paints an inner portrait of young Japanese’s torments without falling into platitudes yet flirting with realism and tragedy.
From Delish Scans: For you, I would do anything.
The adolescent romantic drama story set on Enoshima island in Kanagawa Prefecture. It centers around five Japanese high school students who are too young to be called adults, but who no longer think of themselves as children. Wakana Sakai once took music lessons, but she withdrew from music after losing her mother. Konatsu Miyamoto is a positive-thinking girl who loves singing and spends time after school at the vocal music club. Sawa Okita is a spirited archery club member who dreams of becoming a horse rider. Taichi Tanaka is a chronically late badminton team member who lives with his college student sister. Win just transfered into Wakana's class after 12 years abroad in Austria. Music brings Wakana, Konatsu, Sawa and the others together into an ensemble during their last summer in high school.
The "cynical slapstick comedy" one-shot follows the troubles of Rikuto Shindou and his "mother," Shuichi Shindou. Rikuto has grown up without many friends because they always call him a liar after finding out his "mother" is actually a man. Rikuto is now in high school, and he is freaking out because his mother is supposed to come to school tomorrow for an interview with his teacher. Shuichi then decides to crossdress for the interview.
Nozomi Yumehara, a regular student, finds a magical book called the Dream Collet in the library and meets Coco and Nuts, two creatures from the Palmier Kingdom. They plead with Nozomi to restore their world, which has been destroyed by an organization called the Nightmares. By completing the Dream Collet and finding the 55 Pinkies, they can make any wish come true. Meanwhile, the Nightmares are moving into the real world. When Nozomi agrees to help, she transforms into the magical girl Cure Dream and joins four fellow students to form a team of Pretty Cures.
A One shot. As children, Kaoru and Kentarou witnessed the beautiful miracle of the blooming sakura tree. Their bond is deep, but Kentarou has been traumaticized by his unhappy home life. Can Kaoru, and the memories she and Kentarou share, help him endure?
A collection of oneshots: Story 1: Spring and Love Come Early? Ichio Tomochika, the archery club president, likes the calligraphy club member, Komada Aoba. With black hair and black eyeballs, Komada is just like a stubborn black cat. Looking at such an adorable cat everyday, Ichio hopes Komada can sense his feelings he has for him. After an unexpected kiss from Ichio, will Komada return his feelings? (From Attractive Fascinante) Story 2: The Trap of Love Story 3: I Want A Bit More Love Story 4: Youth Melancholic Story 5: While Numbering Stars Omake: While Numbering Stars Extra
A collection of oneshots from comic.naver.com, ranging from romantic to horrifying from sweet to bittersweet love stories. These are true tales that happened to people in Korea.
A sequel to the manga that was made into a movie, "Shiawase na Jikan" is comprised of two stories. The first is a continuation of the first book, two years into the future, and Shizuku is now preparing for her entrance exams. The second story, "Kikyou no Saku Koko" (The Blooming of the Balloon Flowers), is an unrelated original story. Tsuge Takayuki is a normal college boy, who, one day, sees a girl admiring the flowers in his front yard, and was reminded of a girl who stood by the flowers one year ago, crying in the rain. He falls in love with her, but will her injured heart accept his feelings?
The history of the Toyota Corolla from the 1960s to the present day told through 5 short stories about every day life with a Corolla. Published on the toyota.jp site to celebrate the 50 millionth Toyota Corolla sold in 2021.
Maki is an ex-model who now works as a waiter for a shop that opens as a cafe during the day and as a bar during the night. How he comes to work at such a place is the story.
