GENRES
Applause
2011-01-14
A love story between two dancers: Junaque, a relative of the Belgian royal family and Shara, a Japanese transfer student. The story begins at St. Maria's, a private Catholic school in Belgium, but later the action switches to the show business life in New
Apple (komi Naoshi)
2011-01-14
The main character (the blond ponytailed guy - yeah, guy) is Aramiya Satoshi, who main ability is shapeshifting into any animal ...though at a few points he has plants growing out of him, so my guess is he can shapeshift into any living thing (including a
Apple Lip-tan
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Oneshot about a Tea Fairy with the mission of giving a better taste to the tea.
Apple-cheek Love
2011-01-14
A mix of 3 one-shots[From ShoujoMagic]:Tamaki has a HUGE problem! She blushes at the drop of a hat, so everyone knows what she is thinking! She finally makes a decision to stop letting her fear of embarrassment control her -- she gets a job where her
Apple!
2011-01-14
The main character is Aramiya Satoshi, who main ability is shapeshifting into any animal ...though at a few points he has plants growing out of him, so my guess is he can shapeshift into any living thing (including an elephant and a lion) I am not sure if he was naturally born that way or if he was a biological experiment. Anyway, he is a pretty easygoing guy who just wants to be left alone to enjoy his solitary life in the middle of a junkyard, but apparently some army or another is always after him because of his ability, though he is able to fight off entire tank battalions before breakfast.
April Fool
2011-01-14
5 years ago, Haruki's brother Hiroki was swept away by the raging river when the bridge Haruki had built broke, and Haruki believes he is responsible for his death.
Apron De Choushoku Wo (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. from hochuuami :When Shirakawa gets fired from his job, his future is looking bleak. Yamato, his junior from college, suggests that he take a turn at being his housewife. Can Shirakawa make a succesful move from the boardroom to the kitchen?
Aqua Knight
2011-01-14
Inspired by a beautiful woman in armor - the Aqua Knight - young Ashika, living near the World's Edge, vows to become a knight himself. When a twisted aristocrat threatens the lighthouse he calls home, the boy gets his chance.
Aquadom
2011-01-14
Tastumi is a normal boy going to school and living with his strict older brother. Orphaned at a young age, his brother has been both a mother and a father to him. One day, he and his friends are about to rescue a beautiful girl from being harrassed when s
Aquarium
2011-01-14
Consists of three stories:I. Aquarium (summary below);II. The Flying Stewardess;III. The Heart is Your Kingdom.From CPM:Three tales of love, loss, and longing.A trio of girls tackle the trials of adolescence and try to find happiness.
Ar - Forgotten Summer
2011-01-14
The memory in the window, the swaying greenery-- That last summer, already lost --A single tear moves the heart, small lips and soft whispers-- This world is beautiful --Sweet aroma, soft warmth, guarding you gently as you sleep with your innocent
Ar Tonelico Arpeggio
2011-01-14
A mysterious disease is spreading amongst the reyvateils causing them to go berserk, the key to stopping them lies in the hands of Espada reid, the only problem is he hates reyvateils, will he be able to stop the reveris illness?
Arabian De Naito!? (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. This story is about Hinata, a high school graduate who alone without his over protective sisters went on a trip to visit the desert. There he encountered Seshir, who looks a lot like him, except he's American and that is when the story really begins...
Aragami
2011-01-14
A lone warrior wanders around the land ravaged by war, his name is Ouki and his whole clan was annihilated in the great war, the sole survivor inherited the power of the ARAGAMI, a powerful god that lives in a bottle, together, they travel the land with t
Aragami Hime
2011-01-14
Average young girl Kazuki Suou lived a peaceful life with older brother Masaki. That is, until she met Shirou Kusanagi, a boy with secret knowledge of her past, and the dark contract Kazuki was a part of in a former life.
Arago
2011-01-14
The story centers around two twins, Arago and Ewan, whose parents were slaughtered by monsters. Years later, the vengeful Arago crosses paths with Ewan, who has since become a police officer, just as blood begins to flow again in the streets of London.
Arakawa Under the Bridge
2011-01-14
Plot: Gag manga about a young "elite" man who has a policy of not being in debt to anyone. But he ends up owing his life to a strange girl who saves his life. Rino, the girl, believes she's a martian & lives under the bridge by the Arakawa river. So the young man ends up living there too.
Araragi Express
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Araragi Riuichi is a law student. But unlike others, he is very aware of human lives and how people can toy with them. So when he sees that a man is trying to kill a kid, he decides to come in action. But although he believes it`s the right thing to do, t
Arata no Tsukumogami
2011-01-14
Plot: In the hopes of pleasing his childhood friend and crush, Chiharu, Arata agreed to help her clean out an old warehouse from her grandfather. But what neither of them knew was that the warehouse contained "tsukumogami" ancient objects imbued with life. When Arata accidentally broke the seal on a box containing an artifact that hungered for vengeance against humanity, Chiharu was kidnapped! Now it is up to Arata and the good, loyal artifacts to rescue Chiharu before it is too late!
Aratama Tribe
2011-01-14
The world is becoming warped and overrun by demons. Standing against this tide are the natural enemy of the demons, the Onmyoukidou. Abe is a hard-working, good-natured onmyoukidou of the under-staffed second division defense against the demons. He is relieved to hear that new staff have been assigned to his team, but less so when he meets the rude and violent Yomi and her silent ninja-like partner. Together they must find a way to defend the city from the demons, and to show up the vastly more popular and highly supported first division team. [tethysdust]
Arcana
2011-01-14
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?
Arcana (anthology)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The anthology features works by mangaka from "Ward" and "Comic Zero-Sum". A new volume is released every four months.VOLUME 1: SHITSUJI (BUTLER)1. Spider's Nest ~ Minekura Kazuya2. Nice to Meet You, Young Lady ~ Kouga Yun3. Holly Green and White Little Garden ~ Takayama Shinobu4. The Situation of Goshogawa Yuzuru's Magnificant Mansion Creation ~ Miyamoto Fukusuke5. Butler of Worry ~ Higashiyama Kazuko6. Elevenses ~ Mikanagi Touya7. The Incident of the Butler's Birthday Project ~ Saeki Yashirou8. Le Droit D' Aimer ~ Haibara Yaku9. Young Lady's Butler ~ Yoneyama Setsuko10. The Melancholy of the Irritable Boy and Butler ~ Kikuta Yui11. The Moon and the Visitor ~ Nanjou TsugumiVOLUME 2: REBEL AND PHANTOM THIEF1. CANDY ~ Haibara Yaku2. "...That Story." ~ Masaki Haruka3. FLIES ~ Minekura Kazuya4. Arabiana ~ Mizuhara Kenta5. The Ancient History of the Three Thieves ~ Takayama Shinobu6. The Adventure of Captain Arco Iris ~ Tsutsumi Shouko7. SKYHIGH TENSION ~ Fujimura Ayumi8. Mushroom and Kappa: Arcana compilation for thieves on business trips ~ Magami Guriko9. The Lonely Mountain Robber ~ Tachibana Ayun10. LANEKEEPER ~ Fujiwara Yuu11. Moonlight Honey ~ Shindou Arashi12. The Unlucky Pirate ~ Asada Yasuka13. Strobo Rider ~ Kouzuki Reo14. Moonlight Dance ~ Kouga YunVOLUME 3: PRINCE AND PRINCESS1. Prince of Stars ~ Minekura Kazuya2. Mushroom and Kappa: Arcana compilation for princes on business trips ~ Magami Guriko3. Flower King ~ Kouga Yun4. Rose Princess Destiny ~ Kinoshita Sakura5. The Window of Rain ~ Takayama Shinobu6. My Knight is a Princess ~ Kosugi Mayu7. The Beggar Princess ~ Ueda Shinshuu8. The Dawn Outside Heaven ~ D. Kissan9. Princess Academy ~ Mikawa Verno10. PRINCESESS ~ Kari Erika11. Our Majesty's Tactful Words ~ Kisaragi Yoshinori12. Heart-Racing Engagement Meeting ~ Saeki Yashirou13. Listen to the Song I Sing ~ Mizutani YuzuVOLUME 4: VAMPIRE1. The Vampire of the Sleeping Forest ~ Kinoshita Sakura2. Mushroom and Kappa: Arcana compilation for vampires on business trips. ~ Magami Guriko3. To Cross the River ~ Kouga Yun4. A Shower in the Sunshine ~ Omote Sora5. URBAN VAMPIRE ~ Bikke6. Sky Burial ~ Takayama Shinobu7. Today's Dining Table ~ Saeki Yashiro8. The Aegis of Time's Coffin ~ Yugyoji Tama9. Forest of Nobility ~ Kayase Shiki10. CHIYOSAMA! ~ Shindo Arashi11. Strigoi Kingdom ~ Serikawa Mame12. The truth of Catharsis ~ Inui Miku13. Blood Donation Advice ~ Igarashi Ran14. The Novice Vampire ~ Amamiya Azusa15. Gentle Temperature ~ Kisaragi YoshinoriVOLUME 5: JAPANESE STYLE / SAMURAI1. Last Night's Rain Lifts ~ Minekura Kazuya12. The Queen’s Dog ~ Araishi + Oshino13. Kakure Oni ~ Mikanagi Touya15. Miokuribana ~ Kikuta YuiVOLUME 6: SPECIAL FORCES / TEAMS2. Monach Sacred ~ SENO Tatsune & TAKAMIYA Aya7. Frightening Eccentric ~ Sakamaki Yukisato15. Twins Pocky ~ Serikawa Mame16. Pledge of the Ox ~ Kayase ShikiVOLUME 7: WIZARDS AND MAGICIANS2. Night bird ~ Kouzuki Reo3. Mushroom and Kappa - Magic Users’ Chapter ~ Magami Guriko4. good day for me ~ Omote Sora5. Love Coloured Glasses ~ Bikke6. The Kind Black Witch ~ Ueda Shinshuu7. The Magician and I ~ Mikawa Verno8. Kokonoe Kyuujutsu ~ Aoto Takane9. Forest’s Poison ~ Kumeta Natsuo10. The Witch and I ~ Saeki Yashiro11. Kashoku ~ Kayase Shiki12. Magical Girl Alice and Her Brother ~ Igarashi Ran13. Magic! ~ Mizuhara Kenta14.The Kind Magician and the Paper Bag Girl ~ Mizutani & Kaede15. Secret Service ~ Suzuki IchikoVOLUME 8: SHITSUJI 2 (BUTLER)5. Le Droit D'Aimer ~ Haibara Yaku [SS]VOLUME 9: TRANSFORMATION / PERSONIFICATION1. The Wolf and the 7 Baby Goats ~ Minekura Kazuya7. Little Heart ~ Ninagawa Tomo8. A Nameless Quality ~ Tokito Kanade12. Super Human Console ~ Shindo Arashi13.Private Solar System Academy ~ Sakura Maro14. My Blue Bicycle ~ Zekkyo15. Tique-tique ~ Mitsu Nanae16. The Crow and the Pomegranate ~ Yoshizawa TomoyaVOLUME 10: CONFLICTS / SECRET SOCIETIES11. A Promise ~ Seno Tatsune & Takamiya AyaVOLUME 11: TIME TRAVEL & TIME TRAVELERS1. A Watch Seller Travels Through Time ~ Takayama Shinobu2. The Classroom Where He Is ~ Kumeta Natsuo11. If Time... ~ Buchi KeikoVOLUME 12: DEVILS & DEMONS1. Demon’s Kiss ~ Inui Miku6. Wednesday Swing ~ Sekka
Arcana Soul
2011-01-14
From Selene Scans:Murakami and Nakabayashi are just policemen trying to do their jobs. When there is a bomb explosion inside Shuei Primary School, they were asked to do their jobs as policemen and check out the lead. It turns out a doctor from a mental
Archlord
2011-01-14
The great warrior Leon Manas, son of the legendary Nathan Manas, now carries the powerful sword Brumhart. Though this blade is coveted by many, only the heirs to the House of Manas can wield it. But that doesnâ??t stop the sinister from trying. Ernan,
Ardour
2011-01-14
Ardour is the biggest pop group there is right now. All of the members are hot guys that all the girls are going crazy for nowadays. Lian is a normal student who sorta watches MTV from time to time. But she has a father who works for a broadcasting company and now her friends who are big Ardour fans are asking her to go to her father and try to get autographs from the members of Ardour. But the thing is, she has no idea what these guys even look like.
Are You Alice?
2011-01-14
After throwing away his dreams a boy wanders into "Wonderland" and he holds the name of "Alice" which is the primary requirement in the "Game to kill the White Rabbit". In a crazy story where common sense does not apply and everything is bound by the rules of the game and the orders of the Queen of Hearts, Alice decides to take the gun in his hand.
Are You Enemy?
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. This is the first commercially published work by Miyamoto Kano.2) Angelic Conversations IThis is the earliest timeline appearance of Bun. He is 17 and he is a regular at Akio's coffee shop/tattoo parlor. Akio does Bun's forearm angel tattoo, while hig
Area 88
2011-01-14
Area 88 takes place in the late 1970s/early 1980s and is largely set in a war-embroiled Middle Eastern country called the Kingdom of Asran. The war uses mercenary fighter pilots, with its headquarters at a secret desert air force base called Area 88. Up-and-coming airline pilot Shin Kazama gets tricked into signing up by "friend" Satoru Kanzaki as part of his jealousy-fueled plot to steal Shin's girlfriend Ryoko Tsugumo. Facing execution for deserting from Area 88, Shin reluctantly turns into a fighter pilot and attempts to serve his three year contract out.Uploading..
Area no Kishi
2011-01-14
Plot: Believing himself to be useless at football, Aizawa Kakeru opts to become the manager of his school's football team, while his brother Suguru is its ace, and is even good enough to represent Japan. However, Kakeru may be harbouring a strong talent within himself that only Suguru can see, and the two often get into arguments over Kakeru's denial of his skills. Things are made more complicated with the return of Nana, an old playmate of theirs, that likes Suguru and that Kakeru has a crush on.
Ares
2011-01-14
Plot: In the age of Roman Legions, Ares, Michael and Baroona, three young warriors with mysterious past and surpassing skills, find themselves working together for a guild of mercenaries.
Aria
2011-01-14
On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Mizunashi Akari has just made her home in the town of Neo-VENEZIA, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. The technology of "Man Home" (formerly Earth) has not entirely reached this planet, and Akari is alone, having no contact with family or friends. Nonetheless, the town, with its charming labyrinths of rivers and canals, becomes Akari's new infatuation, along with the dream of becoming a full-fledged gondolier. Reverting to a more "primitive" lifestyle and pursuing a new trade, the character of Akari becomes both adventurous and heartwarming all at once.
Arinoe''s Monk
2011-01-14
Michell is a monk in the city of Maridolsi. As he goes about his daily life, he encounters many interested people as well as intriguing mysteries. Murder, rape... Michell must face the darker side of man to solve these secrets surrounding him.
ARISA
2011-01-14
For years the rash tomboyish Tsubasa had communicated with her twin through letters. She had formed the idea that the gentle Arisa led a joyful school life. But upon Arisa's sudden suicide attempt, Tsubasa vows to find the reason behind her twin's actions by taking her place at school. But will this supposed joyful life be too much for Tsubasa to handle? What does it have to do with the people disappearing from Arisa's school...
Ark
2011-01-14
It is an old story a little. A family lived in a castle. They were living comfortably there. However, an accident happened in the castle. The castle wanted the girl. And, the girl was left in the castle all alone. What fate does the girl trace?
Ark Angels
2011-01-14
From a small lake nestled in a secluded forest far from the edge of town something strange emerged one day: Three young girls. The three girls, Shem, Hamu and Japheth, are sisters from another world. Equipped with magical powers, they are charged with saving all the creatures of Earth from becoming extinct. However, there is someone or something sinister trying to stop them. While saving our world from destruction, these sisters live like normal human girls: They go to school, work at a flower shop, hang around with friends and even fall in love... (Source: Tokyopop)
Armagedon
2011-01-14
Hundreds of millions of years ago, highly-advanced beings looking to make a planet for themselves purposefully tampered with Earth's natural processes in order to create multi-cellular life. Watching the planet's evolution closely, they continued to help
Artist Acro
2011-01-14
Once upon a time, artists were able to use their special skills freely, until seven years ago with a group of artists began using souls as raw materials for their work. Now society lives in fear of artists as a young man named Acro Hamburger travels to the capital city to ply his trade as a sculptor and to realize his dream of becoming a great artist.
Aru Hi Bijin Ni Nattara
2011-01-14
[From ShoujoMagic]:This one shot is contained in a book called 7 Ways to Become Absolutely Beautiful (Omoikkiri Kirei ni Naru 7 Nana -tsu no Houhou) (????????????????). This will be the only story we do in this book.Add
Aruji No Oose No Mama Ni (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Collection of oneshots, the majority of which are extra of the author's other works.1) Your Word Is my Command (Aruji no Oose no Mama ni)Nanjou Hiroaki always finds himself unconsciously taking care of others. But soon, he becomes conflicted and guilty when he realizes that he has grown to rely on his underclassman Asouzu...2) Seppun Kindan ShoujouchuuStudent council tagalong Takafu is used to being close to his friend the president, but it's underclassman Niyuu who keeps kissing him! Can the super dense Takafu figure out why he's suddenly so irresistible to the younger man?3) Fujino-kun's Revolt [Electric Hands Extra]4) Ootsuka Family's Weekend [sequel to Brothers Battle, third story of Electric Hands]5) Higan Tassei hi [Damarashite Katarazu Hitomi de Otose Extra]6) Jinsei Kouro [Renai Yuugi Extra]7) Zipped Open [Koi wa Ina Mono Myouna Mono extra]8) Koi wa Ina Mono Myouna Mono [extra of the release of the same name]9) F no Higeki (Tragedy of F)10) I got some business [Your Word Is my Command (Aruji no Oose no Mama ni) extra]11) I'm not letting you go [Seppun Kindan Shoujouchuu extra]12) Birthday Present [Koi wa Ina Mono Myouna Mono extra]
Aruku Hito
2011-01-14
Nowadays, who takes his time to climb a tree in the middle of the city? To look at the birds, to play in the puddles after the rain? The walking man, through his lonely and silent strolls, makes us rediscover the happiness of wandering around...-- Manga
Asa Ga Kuru Tabi
2011-01-14
From Pink Rose ScansHiraku's a slightly moody college student who's been having a hard time getting used to his new big-city life. A flamboyantly gay guy's latched onto him like a leech and follows him around wherever he goes, and a girl who he had a one-night stand with comes up to him telling him that she's pregnant and demands money from him so that she can go and get an abortion.Amidst all this chaos, one glaring question crystallizes in the mind of all those around him ---who is it that he really loves?Also contains- ?????? (Ichigo no Seikatsu)- ????????(Shitsumonshiyou)
Asa Made Jugyou Chu!
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kakinozaki Ayana-sensei and student Kagami Yuuki move into a room in the girls dormitory for the new (co-ed) high school semester, requested by Ayana-sensei and approved by the schools' principal.As one would guess, no one can find out he's living there so other than school classes, he has to cross-dress or else he'll be kicked out of school and dorm.
Asa mo Hiru mo Yoru mo
2011-01-14
Shinobu is a typical high school girl...with an atypical hatred of boys. Long ago, she was horribly abused by one and hasn't been able to tolerate being near them since. Now Yokomizo has appeared before her--a boy who looks exactly like the one who tormented her in the past. He's the last guy she wants to have around, but then he confesses his love to her!? (Source: ShoujoMagic)
Asagiri No Miko
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Yuzu would very much like to be a regular girl, but unfortunately for her, she and her sisters are miko priestesses at the Asagiri Shrine, and their role is to keep the spirit world in balance.
Asakura Ke No Hitobito
2011-01-14
Meet Asakura Hiragi, president and designer of a clothing company and his six beautiful children who are also his models for his clothing company. The volume is about their father, Kaede, Tsubaki and Himawari's budding and turbulent relationship with thei
Asatte Dance
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Erotic college comedy. Suekichi goes to university and has, as any Japanese university student, time for hobbies. Things change when he attends his great grandfather's funeral and wakes the next morning in his room with a very sexy girl besides him. His g
Asatte No Houkou
2011-01-14
Asatte no Houkou follows the lives of Karada Iokawa, a young girl who is set to join junior high school after summer is over, and Sh?ko Nogami, a young woman who has just returned from studying abroad, who also happens to be the former girlfriend of Karada’s older brother.The day Sh?ko returns, she is dragged by Karada to the beach with her brother and a couple of their friends since she used to know Karada’s brother Hiro several years before. After becoming irritated with Hiro for leaving her alone in the United States, she purposefully tells Karada that her ribbons are childish. This upset her greatly because she doesn’t like to be treated as a child.Later that same day, Karada is found by Sh?ko praying at a shrine, wishing to become older. Amazingly, Karada’s wish becomes true and she instantly transforms into a young woman. Incidentally, Sh?ko then has her adulthood taken away from her and she reverts back to about eleven years old.
Asayake No Diamond Life (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Natsuhiko Sakurada, having won three billion dollars in lottery transferred to the Millionaire Private School, catered for the children from wealthy families. This is all for the sake of seeking his childhood friend, Shin, whom he used to play baseball wi
Aseru (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kazuo is obsessed with his friend's older brother, Yuudai. When Tsutomu hits his Yuudai, stunning him, Kazuo decides to take advantage... and he doesn't care if either Yuudai or Tsutomu like it. (Warning: non-con)Continued in 'Misshitsu' (also on Manga Fox).
Ashen Victor
2011-01-14
From the creator of the cyberpunk manga Battle Angel Alita comes a new tale of Alita's world. A thriller of crushed metal and spilled blood that takes place in the dystopian Scrapyard, it is drawn in a dark, expressionistic style that keeps it true to the
Ashita mo Kitto Koishiteru
2011-01-14
Taken from Michex:MITSUKI is on top of the world when IMAI, her former tutor and sister's friend, agrees to begin dating her. Even with the seven year age gap, she's determined to make it work, even though she hardly ever gets to see him. But her happiness slowly gives way to doubts when a year passes without ever breaking down the barrier she feels between them. Does Imai-san even like her at all? Or is the person he's really in love with her older sister and he's just going out with her because he didn't have the heart to turn her down? Maybe he doesn't take her seriously because she's still in high school? When she's with him, he always seems more of the serious type---but what is this about his playboy past?!
Ashita Mo Koko De Aou (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. After a bad break-up, Kusakate leaves his ex with nothing but the clothes on his back. Sitting around in the park with nothing to do and nowhere to go, while contemplating his bad luck he is discovered by Hanamura, a former student of his. Their meetings soon become habitual....
Ashita Naku (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ichimura has just quit his job of eight years and lost his girlfriend. While feeling bummed out and uninspired, his best friend from college appears on his doorstep. But maybe there was more to their friendship than meets the eye...