One-shot about an ordinary Japanese man who decides to tell his parents he's gay, and the family drama that follows. An interesting (short) look inside the Japanese closet, where many stereotypes, social prejudices, and pressure to keep up appearances and be what others expect you to be still weigh heavily. This story show us a realistic experience on being homosexual in Japan. Author Go Fujimoto received an honorable mention at the 51st Shogakukan Newcomer Comic Grand Prize in 2002 for this piece
.Mason, a mercenary, dies after being betrayed by his teammates. However, the moment he opened his eyes, Mason somehow woke up in the body of Hollywood troublemaker, Haley, infamous for his drug overdose scandals and promiscuity. This also happened shortly after Haley was said to have put on a suicide show by hitting on America's one and only sweetheart, Noah!Mason plans to have that comfortable life he dreamed of while living in a new body, but the life of Hollywood's dirty b*tch is certainly not easy...America's sweetheart x ex-mercenary in the body of a Hollywood disaster? How will it turn out..?(FujoMelon Scans)
Yoonbum, a scrawny quiet boy, has a crush on one of the most popular and handsome guys in school, Sangwoo. One day, with Yoonbum's obsession towards Sangwoo reaching its peak, Yoonbum decides to enter Sangwoo's home. But what he saw inside was not the Sangwoo he had dreamed of.
Assistant Manager Kim, you punk! you get in my car every morning. It's a bug that you eat everything you want on a buggy day. Even the trash that molests my body for being of the same gender all the time. But I kissed him once in an accident What's the difference? Why is my body responding to Kim's molestation? Did I finally go crazy?
Sojun Shiina's as fickle as a cat. He only comes to Arata when he wants to. Arata knows that, yet can't help but reach out his hand... After three months away, Sojun, a famed guitarist, returns to Arata, editor of a well-regarded music magazine. Despite his talent, Sojun has cut himself off from the Japanese music scene. Unable to settle down, he bounces back and forth between countries, often leaving his longtime lover Arata behind. Arata knows that about Sojun, but can't help wishing he'd come back for good, to stay by his side, hold him and make love with him... The adult love between these two men flickers between Arata's admiration for Sojun's immense talent, his sense of inferiority, and the freedom and possessiveness that comes from affection.
From Seraphic Deviltry: Within the model businness world, Miike (a model) and Ikumi (his editor) establish a professional relationship, but what happens when Miike starts feeling something else for his taciturn and reserved editor? A compilation of stories from different characters.
Set in the Taisho era, Kurasawa Heigo, the son of a trading company president, reunites with Sakaguchi Isamu, his childhood friend from 10 years ago.They both used to play together like brothers but now they are master and servant. Heigo is left feeling lonely because of Isamu's now unfamiliar politeness. In order to restore their past relationship, Heigo tries to treat Isamu not as a servant but as a friend instead.However, one day, Isamu discovered old love letters addressed to Heigo from a man. Heigo was upset by this discovery and when Isamu comes to hold him in his arms, he whispers..."I will never tell anyone about this. So, please let me be the only one you open up to about this worry..."
A series of oneshots of boys falling in love. 1) Kimide Oboreta Ato wa (After Indulging With You / After I Get Drunk On You) - Quiet student attends drinking parties to see flirty student he has a crush on. But after drinking too much he ends up back at flirty students place and wanders into the shower with him... 2) After I Get Drunk on You, Next Deep Drink - The couple from the first story return, Quiet student is feeling insecure about his experience and whether or not he's pleasing his partner. Is it time to drink again? 3) The Other Side of the Glass - Iori is the adopted son of a powerful family. He is sexually harassed by his adopted brother Yoshiyuki and must present a cold face to the world. Will Ariga be able to see past it? 4) After School in the Atrium - Star student Hayase invites poor Koharu to his house so he can sketch him. In the nude. Probably totally innocent. 5) Maid-kun no Gohoushi na Hibi (The Little Housekeeper's Daily Routine of Serving the Master) - Young butler is trying to serve junior master to the best of his abilities, but the young master only wants to sexually harass him! 6) Pet Grooming - Catboys are roommates at a boarding school. 7) Extra.
Shiina, who prefers the company of the innocent and inexperienced, has a policy to just hook up, leave, and never get serious with anyone. That is, until he meets Sota, a hot, inexperienced college student. Shiina happily takes Sota to a hotel for the night, but isn't able to go all the way with Sota after seeing the big gun he's packing. However, Shiina can't let someone so good (a hung inexperienced hottie) get away! Shiina promises Sota he'll be ready the next time, but finds himself drawn more and more to his sweetness!+
A collection of short stories: 1) You're The Closest to Me - Minato and Ozumi are best friends and neighbors. But lately Ozumi has started feeling restless when Minato isn't around. Then a Ozumi meets a handsome older man who likes him... 2) You're the Closest to Me Side Story - Ozumi is still being approached on streets and sexually harassed by guys, but Minato is there to protect him. But lately Minato hasn't been around. Does he have a secret? 3) Forbidden - A rainy day is the perfect opportunity to play indoors in this fourteen page story. 4) Excellence - Student obsessed with miniatures discovers there are other fun things to buy on the internet. 5) Rivalry 6) Last Chance A boy has a hardcore one-sided love. His crush finally agrees to go with the boy, but soon after the boy learns that his crush might be moving away to England! His last chance to take his crush all for himself is at the trip!
By DaRyu: "A young man lives in a small town where he owns a small grocery shop and struggles through life alone with his small son. His childhood friend moved away after graduation and appears suddenly years after at the threshold of his shop , without money or occupation and puts his life to utter chaos. The drawings are lovely, full of life and quite explicit, the story is sparkling with gags but is realistic enough. Highly enjoyable!"
