Kotoha is a female slave held captive waiting to be auctioned off. One day, seeing her fellow cellmate succumbed to hunger and exhaustion, she ran... more>> away deep into the forest to get her life taken by the deity of the death. The deity not only didn't accept her request but he also saved her from the hunting of those slave traders and fed her. Not willing to give up, she kept searching for him to convince him to grant her wish. What will be the fate of Kotoha...? <<less

Mishe, a strong willed girl raised from poverty, has caught Prince Kallum's attention. Attention as in "you will become one of my concubines" - thus... more>> begins Mishe's adventures into Prince Kallum's world. <<less

Brilliant and overachieving, Misaki Ayuzawa is the President of the Student Council at Seika High School, formerly a boys' school. Unfortunately, most of the students... more>> are still male and stuck in their slovenly habits, so man-hating Misaki really socks it to 'em in an attempt to make the school presentable to attract more female students. But what will she do when the sexiest boy in school finds out that after school, Misaki works in a maid cafe. <<less

Set in the modern era, the story follows the path to romance of fourteen-year-old Kajika Burnsworth, daughter of powerful industrialist Harry Burnsworth, owner of the Burnsworth international conglomerate giant. Kajika agrees to participate in a "marriage game" with her father, in which she must select her future husband out of three men that her father has supposedly preselected for her.... more>>

Despite its shōjo-romance undertones, the story itself evolves as a power political mystery involving a small, middle eastern country called Raginei. Raginei as a country is only 1,000 years old, but became extremely wealthy within the last 50 years or so due to a change in ideals implemented by past King Machaty that allowed the international export of oil. While Kajika searches for her suitors and puzzles over the concept of love, the country is thrown into political turmoil and Kajika's friendship with Prince Rumaty Ivan, as well as the Burnsworth relationship with Raginei, lands her right in the middle of it all.

Vol 9 contains the short story, Costume Paradise, which ran in LaLa DX. <<less

Yanagi is rich, smart, a girl-magnet, and always at the top of his class... well, until Kujou transferred in his primary school. She was quiet, plain, and poor, yet not once has she failed at beating Yanagi, both in academics and sports! Yanagi has made it his life goal to defeat her and thus, followed her from elementary until college over the past 10 years. Only when he decides to change the rules might he finally win. Here comes their last game!... more>>

Also included are the following short stories:

• V.1 - Kimi to, Shiawase. (Happy, with You.)

• V.1 - Hidamari no Niwa (Sunshine Garden) <<less

Yukino Miyazawa is the perfect model student. She's pretty, kind, good at sports, and is always at the top of her class; but she's not all that she seems. It's all an act of deception; she is really the self-confessed 'queen of vanity,' and her only goal in life is winning the praise and admiration of everyone around her.... more>>

When she enters high school, she finally meets her match: Soichiro Arima, a handsome, athletic, popular, and very intelligent young boy. Ever since he stole the top seat in the class from her, Yukino has hated him, and has been plotting on how to take back her former place as the object of all other students' admiration.

What she wasn't expecting, however, was that Soichiro, the very boy she hated, would confess his love for her; or that he would find out about her deception - and use it to blackmail her!

Together, they discover that they have more in common than they knew, and they slowly begin to bring out each other's inner selves.

Also included are the following short stories:

• The Tiger and the Chameleon - A Promise

for One Week (Vol. 1)

• Ashita Mata Mori de Aoune (Meet Me Again Tomorrow in the Forest; Vol. 4) -

Always an outcast because of her black hair the heroine of the story finds a strange man in the forest - a man from Earth - and he has black hair, too.

• Abareru Ousama

Komako Sakuraya's childhood friend, Kazune, changed so much in 10 years. He sees Komako as a teasing target. High School is different, so will they be lovers or rivals? <<less

When Anne was born, it was prophesied that someday the demon Mephisto would claim her as his bride. When the day arrives, Anne is saved by a 12-year-old boy exorcist named Haru. Her salvation comes at a price, however: Haru wants Anne to marry him instead! Anne is not keen on getting engaged to a headstrong little kid, but if she wants to stay out of Mephisto’s clutches, she may have no choice.... more>>

(Source: Seven Seas) <<less

You have been chosen to be my 'princess' --- always unlucky, high-school student, Natsuno Youko. a naked guy...dropped in front of her!!! Io came to... more>> earth to search for the most tuned in Hako to bear his child ...!? <<less

The drama club of an all girl high school puts on the play "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov.... more>>

Also includes an unrelated one-shot called Schoolgirl Princess. <<less

After losing their parents, Fumino and her brother hop from one relative to another. Getting tired of all those moves, she finally decides to quit school and work to support her brother on her own. As they sat on a park bench, her teacher appears in front of her and agrees to her demands of marrying and supporting both her and her brother!! Is he serious or just playing around...?!... more>>

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Also contains the oneshot, Tsukio to Himawari, in vol. 1.

Asahi-kun is a carefree junior-high student, never attaching to girls even though he enjoys going with them. But when the school's number 1 honor student Mitsuki "cyborg" Konno asked him to a 1-month date, in exchange for the front row ticket to his favorite singer's concert, he was forced to accept. He only has to show her what it feels like to date, right? He is ready for that...however, what he's not prepared for was his heart's reaction... <<less

Walking home from school one day, Noriko is innocently caught up in a terrorist bombing. Rather than being blown to bits, she finds herself transported to another world; a world in which darkness seems on the rise, as its powers desperately search for a being known as the Awakening whom it is said will awaken the Sky Demon. She finds this new world to be dangerous and overwhelming, and Noriko has little choice but to throw her lot in with the mysteriously powerful man she encounters upon her arrival. The enigma of this world and her role in it will gradually unfold, but first things first: Noriko must learn their language!... more>>

In 2004, this manga won the 35th annual Seiun Award for best science fiction comic. <<less

Anise can't believe her luck when she finds herself in the same high school as famous former child star Siva. Although the cool and handsome... more>> Siva seems unapproachable, Anise manages to become his friend. But her happiness turns to surprise when she discovers Siva's secret: for years, he's been switching identities with his twin brother, Cipher! <<less

During the 31st year of Seika, the battle between the Library Force and the Media Improvement Committee reached a new level of violence. Each group has armed itself for either the freedom of expression or the "protection" of society from the bad influences of media.... more>>

Kasahara Iku joins the Library Force with the intent of finding her "Prince" who helped her during a censorship exercise by the Media Improvement Committee and with her strong will of protecting books. <<less

A symptom which causes one to physically regress till the point of disappearance. A pharmaceutical company which claims to be researching a cure and the... more>> cause for this syndrome. What are their motives? And what does a dragon slayer and even a handful of demons have in relation to all this? <<less

Eva, a long-lived witch, takes in Fernest kingdom’s fifth prince, Louis, when she is asked to heal the first prince of an illness. Although witches... more>> are traditionally despised, Louis forms a close bond with her. When Louis is called back to the palace by a strange twist of fate to take his father's place on the throne, Eva must decide whether to let him go or follow. <<less

While wandering about, Masachika stops by to watch a traveling troupe perform. Captivated by the sight of an oni maiden dancing in a whirl of cherry blossoms, he redeems her and takes her as his traveling companion. He names her Ouka and treats her kindly. She slowly opens up to him; however, having experienced little warmth in her life, she is also unsettled by his kindness. As for her final resolve...... more>>

Other stories in this anthology:

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- Sandglass no Ori

A boy with no memories was taken in by an elderly couple. With no identity and recurring dreams, he lived his life, as what it is.

- Hana no Canon

Flowers, accompanying us from the beginning to the ending. <<less

Loletta is a bride-to-be from a tiny island nation. In order to ensure the welfare of her adopted family, she decides to marry a rich... more>> man she doesn’t love. In preparation for the marriage, a mysterious man who calls himself Kuzu shows up, claiming that her dead brother gave him his heart on the condition that he fulfills a promise made to his beloved little sister. Upon hearing this, what is Loletta supposed to do? <<less

Karashima is a high school boy with a beautiful voice. So beautiful that he can make anyone do anything, just by saying the words. Because... more>> of his potentially dangerous ability, he distances himself away from people but soon finds himself in the middle of various criminal investigations that he can help solve, and a girl named Kokubu who seems to be in love with him. <<less

Kohinata Kanade is a second year violin student at Seiso Academy's Music Division. She lives together at the school dorm called Linden Hall with her... more>> childhood friends, brothers Kisaragi Ritsu and Kyouya. They practice intensively day after day at their orchestra club, aiming for victory at the nationwide music concours. However, one day Kanade is told by a boy she doesn't know "Your performance has no flower"?! <<less

In order to reclaim her stolen throne, Princess Hibana sets out on a journey to seek out Hakuryuu, who is said to have ascended into... more>> the heavens 100 years ago. At the dragon?s palace, she meets Isara, a boy who hates people, is blunt, clumsy, and shy. He is actually a mutated dragon whose red appearance was abhorred and deserted earth!! Hibana exchanges her heart with Isara, can he be her guardian dragon?! And maybe she can reclaim her throne?! <<less

Several oneshots: ... more>>

1) Overhearing a Flower Song

(Spring story) "During these past few days I've been on [cleaning] duty, there's been the sound of a guitar coming from that old school building that we've been barred entry..."

2) Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light (Hotaru no Mori E)

(Summer story) "I met him when I was six years old. On a scorching hot Summer day, in a forest that legend says is home to many spirits and monsters..."

3) The Fallling of Autumn Leaves

(Autumn story) "To me, back then, it was in order to stay by my beloved Kaede... that I came up with the most brilliant plan."

4) Deepening the Scar

(Winter story) About a sister and brother who reunite because their family decides to get together again after 8 years. But things will never be the same as they were in their innocent days...

The reprint contains the identical title story as chapter 1 (Hotarubi no Mori e), and three additional new stories:

2) Taion no Kakera

3) Hoshi no Mienai

4) Hotarubi no Mori e - Special Chapter <<less

In a small alleyway in Higashiyama, Kyoto, there are two boarding houses, and in the alley these form, dubbed "outcast alleyway," there are only two... more>> tenants. So one of them, the daughter of the current landlord, pesters the other tenant into helping her gather more residents, specifically other outcasts. <<less

Seiko is a normal girl with a tendency for daydreaming, and Yoshito's a fairly sensitive, subdued boy. They've been close friends since grade school, and... more>> now that they're in high school, their feelings for each other become complicated. Though all of the diverse array of characters in the story seem to see it as plain as day, Seiko does not realize Yoshito would like to be more than friends. <<less

Masago is an average student. Everything about her is average except for her older brother, Shirou. He’s the president of the student council and everyone... more>> admires him. One day, while walking home with her brother, they get into an accident and her brother dies saving her. After Shirou’s funeral, Masago goes to the house of her brother's best friend, claiming to be her older brother. <<less

Narinomiya Aoi, the daughter of a distinguished family, has a secret. Thanks to her grandfather's debts, she's now the "pet" of Katsuragi Kei, a rebellious... more>> new student at their prestigious academy. How will she escape the burden of the debts and what exactly is Kei actually after? <<less