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Shoujo Sosuu

Anzu and Sumire are half-blooded twins living in a port town. They love their big brother, Fujio, a legendary modeler of figurines. A nice slice of life family story about a brother and his young sisters who turn to be ladies.

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Skin And Bone

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Amazon.com:A volume of four terrifyingly witty novellas. Skin and Bone: Poor Taichi is bullied incessantly at school because of her weight problem, but she undertakes a diet from hell, which leaves her nothing more than skin and bone. The Red Satch

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Spicy Recipe

Tsubaki Beniko, is 16 years old. After being rescued by the handsome and cool Prince of the Kendo club, Shirotae Shiki, she falls in love with him! After becoming a couple, she finds that he is distant from her while she wants him to be more like a boyfriend should be! Moreover he displays no feelings of jealousy! Not even when Beniko's childhood friend, Kurosu Yui, comes back, and makes proclamations like "I was Beni's first love and boyfriend" does Shirotae seem to care, or does he?! --translated by Shoujo Manga Maniac

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Suki Ni Naccha Ikenai Hito (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Collections of One Shots.1) The Person I Shouldn't Fall ForAsato's only family is his sister, one day she brings home her fiancé to meet him but they have met before......2) Dreamy Mountain ManYoshino is sent to rthe Yamakaim Mountains to convinc

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Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011

Tsuyameku Hishatai (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Alluring Subject: While working as a photographer’s assistant in a studio, Shou was approached by Amamiya, the Chairman of an influential production company, to become a model. Annoyed by Amemiya Tsukasa’s arrogance but unable to turn his back on a ch

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Two Smiling Faces

A short one-shot about a girl who catches a strange disease, and her boyfriend's worrying about it.

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Uchuu No Sparrow

After Tsubaki Ryuta is run over by an alien, he receives superpowers that he can’t control. How is Ryuta going to make use of his new powers? Being the new hero of town could be an option, but…

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Yamikin Ushijima-kun

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Chapter 121 Feb 13, 2024
Chapter 120 Jan 03, 2024

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Sitting by himself in the back of the class, 10th-grader Yugi always had his head in some game--until he solved the Millennium Puzzle, an Egyptian artifact containing the spirit of a master gambler from the age of the pharaohs! Awakened after three thousand years, the King of Games possesses Yugi, recklessly challenging bullies and evil-doers to the Shadow Games, where the stakes are high, and even the most ordinary bet may result in weirdness and danger beyond belief! Let the games...begin!

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Chapter 59 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 58 Jan 14, 2011

Kurohime

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kurohime is a buxom witch with the power to control magical guns. She once made the mistake of challenging the gods and was cursed for her foolishness! Transformed into a little girl named Himeko, she can only regain her former body and powers when she falls in love. But finding love in a world fraught with evil is no easy task.

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Chapter 81 Jan 24, 2011
Chapter 80 Jan 24, 2011

7 Nenme no Dou Kyonin

Brother’s friend who played with me a long time ago, suddenly we’re living together!After meeting 7 years ago, this person still engulfs me with his ever-constant gentleness…?

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Chapter 1 Jan 24, 2011

Ai Kaimasee!

From Shoujo Crusade:For the sake of getting back the present she is going to give her admired sempai, Yuzuki agrees to date the merchant Riichi. Is that a good decision or not...

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Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Gekka Mugentan

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: Ever since the school entrance ceremony, Sayako, a high school student, has been wary of her classmate Rou who is in the same committee. However, Rou harbors the secret of his true identity. Sayako's body began to change, and she realizes that her peaceful days are over. As the gears quietly turn, the frightening door of fate opens!

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Chapter 2 Jul 01, 2013
Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Get You

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: For Anri, age 17, there can be only one--the popular singer SHIN. She'd risk her life to be transformed into a woman by him, and she'd sooner die than knowingly give her virginity to anyone else. After executing a few bold, attention-getting maneuvers, Anri gets what she wants, and then runs off before the man wakes up again. ...BUT was the man really SHIN? Anri discovers that there are fake SHINs who try to get women like that, and one incriminating piece of evidence suggests that the man Anri gave her virginity to was not SHIN. Revenge is now a matter of pride, and she's going to make this man pay! But does Anri really have any idea who she's waging war against?

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Chapter 21 Jan 27, 2011
Chapter 20 Jan 27, 2011

Cinema no Teikoku

From Esth�©tique:Kaori was adopted by Hokuto Ryouzou after her grandmother died. She has the power of a shaman or "uta" of Okinawa, whose left eye can see others' future. The Hokuto family owns the "Hokuto Group," the leading movie company in Japan, and Kaori is behind its success. When Hokuto Ryouzou dies, it is written in his will that whichever son of his that Kaori chooses to marry must leave with her and will not be president of the Hokuto Group. Kaori chooses to marry Youhei instead of the one she really loves, Seiya.

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Chapter 17 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 16 Feb 11, 2011

Gintama dj - On A Hot Day

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Gintoki x Hijkata

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Ginyu Meika

a short one shot by Arina Tanemura

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Greenhouse Secret

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Volumes of steamy yuri one-shots.Volume 1: (scanlated)• Suki Tokidoki Kiss• Ichiban Sukina Hito, by Tokitsukaze Otoha• Arcadia ~Flowers of Paradise~• Girls' Union, by Morishima Akiko• From Your L-I-P-S, by Jounouchi Nene• Hao!, by Chi-Ran• The Greenhouse Witch• Sweet Little Devil (NANZAKI Iku)• Blue (HAYASE Hashiba)Contains a Yuri Hime Art CollectionVolume 2: (scanlated)• Onshitsu no Himitsu (Greenhouse Secret), by Mikuni Hajime• Girls Study, by Harumi Chihiro• [m]Tojitete ne, Kokoro[/m] (Keep Your Heart Closed), by Rokuroichi• Yurete Hazunde (Bounce and Sway), by Gyuunyuu Linda• Sweet Little Devil: Heart and Soul, by Nanzaki Iku• Love and SeX, by Chi-Ran• Teacher's Pet, by Jounouchi Nene• Neko ni Naritai (I want to be a cat), by Akiyoshi NanaVolume 3: (scanlated)• Sweet, by Ootsuki Miu• Netemo Sametemo (Whether Sleeping or Awake), by Mikuni Hajime• Closet Daisakusen (The Great Closet Operation), by Takahashi Itsumi• Sweet Sweet Honey, by Handa Mako• Love Prep Room, by Nanzaki Iku• Sweet Exercise, by Amano Shuninta• Otonato Kodomoto, by Izumiya Otoha• Time, by Hayase Hashiba• Shoujo no Hyouhonshitsu (Maiden Repository), by Serio YuzuhaVolume 4:• Atatamemasuka (Is That Warming You Up?) (Scanlated)• Only A Secret From Her (Scanlated)• My Girlfriend (Scanlated)• Seiya no Agape (Christmas Eve Agape) (Scanlated)• Our Future Plans (Scanlated)• I Love You My Girl• Sugar Complex, by Aoki Mitsue (Scanlated)• Hana no Shishuu, Mitsu no Hari (Scanlated)Volume 5:• Love Potion (Scanlated)• Amai Futari (Sweet Girls) (Scanlated)• Osoroi (Scanlated)• Doctor, Stop! (Scanlated)• I Don't Know if This is Love (Scanlated)• [m]Koi no Iinari[/m] (Slave to Love) (Scanlated)• Makka na Onna no Ko (Blushing Girl) (Scanlated)• Bed Made Matenai!• Promise (Scanlated)• Your Love, by Momono Moto (Scanlated)• Sweet Examination, by Amano Shuninta (Scanlated)Volume 6:• Dream Story (Scanlated)• Gravity, by Momono Moto (Scanlated)• Honey Inferno (Scanlated)• Houkago Berry Girl (After School Berry Girl), by Saida Nika (Scanlated)• Five-second Love, by Serio Yuzuha (Scanlated)• The Fragrant Sea Breeze (Scanlated)• Love the world (Scanlated)• Moment Like Fireworks (Scanlated)• Natsu no Ojou-san-tachi (Scanlated)• Bed de MuchuuVolume 7:• Partners, by Saburouta• Unfaithful Woman, by Ootomo Megane• Hidden in Dusk, by Momono Moto• At Dusk in my Room, by Rokuroichi• Encore!!!, by Amano Shuninta• Summer Day, by Kurata UsoVolume 8:• Your Fault, by Kuzushiro (Scanlated)

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Henai Prince (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The boss who arrived with the staff transfers is, in spite of being my boss, super cute. Toda-san came from the Kansai Branch, and somehow ended up freeloading at my house...! When I come home I'm greeted by a half-naked Toda-san, at night we share one bed and Toda-san rubs against my back...!! Wha-what?! I've been embraced!! This kind of life seems like the sweet life of living together with your lover... or so you might think, but between two men is it "living together" or "homosexuality"? What am I thinking!!Series Reading Order:1. Issho ni Kuraso2. Henai Prince3. Unmeinanosa4. Chikakute Tooi5. Adekoi Typhoon

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Hidari Te

Tells about a little boy who fears the world around him and finds safety only when he is completely hidden under the covers of his futon. To him, a futon is a kekkai (spirit barrier) which can protect him from evil. When he is hospitalized, the boy discovers a beautiful girl unconscious in another room with her left hand sticking out of her blanket. When the girl's left hand is mysteriously cut off the next time the boy goes to see her, he regrets that he did not push her hand under her blanket when he could have, believing that some evil spirit had cut off her handfrom wikipedia

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Holy Night

It's Christmas Eve -- and the three protagonists have plans of sort -- but things don't quite work out as expected.

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Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 1 Mar 03, 2013

Kaze no Galdor

Two fantasy stories with a rich sense of celtic folklore. The first story, "On the Riverbank of Lethe", tells a strange encounter of a memory-lost amazon warrior and a mysterious bard with a broken-string unicorn-shaped harp. The second, title story, is about the bard’s past when he first met his red-headed amazon princess.

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Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Naruto dj - After 14 Days (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Naruto dj - Breaktime Together

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Sasuke meets Naruto at the river and they share another accidental kiss. Super cute.

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Naruto DJ - Castro

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Neji no Kaiten (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ryu is sleeping with his college professor, but doesn't feel loved, so he decides to kidnap his professor's son, Hayato, out of revenge. As it turns out, Hayato's relationship with his father is not very good, so he winds up living with Ryu.The doujinshi called "Nezi no Kaiten - EX", (done by the mangaka) begins when they start living together. It was released inside the book -6mm no Taboo.

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Chapter 1 Apr 17, 2014

Photograph (HINO Garasu) (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The story begins where we left Reo and Shinri from Beautiful Days - each deeply absorbed by their contradictive relationship. Shinri's strong attachment to Reo is unveiled, but is it too late to save their troubled love?

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Te Tsunagi Gokko (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Chiharu and Mahiru, the cute twins, are childhood friends with Akira. Chiharu has decided to protect his "princess" Akira since then. However, Akira became a gorgeous prince when they started high school and somehow, he seems closer to Mahiru instead. After finding out his own feelings, will Chiharu pursue his own happiness or will he give his blessings to Akira and Mahiru?

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Tokyo Ravens

By MyPersonal-scan-An Onmyodo School Fantasy of a Failing Private Onmyo Academy Student!!Tsuchimikado Harutora was born into a prestigious Onmyoji family, but he can't see "spirit energy". Therefore, he's been enjoying a peaceful daily life with his friends at an Onmyo branch school. One day, his childhood friend Tsuchimikado Natsume, heir to the head family, suddenly appears. Will this cause his destiny spring into motion!?

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Chapter 60 May 06, 2018
Chapter 59 May 06, 2018

Dr. Haido's Experiment Note

It's a short one shot story about an inventor and his niece. "Genius" or idiotic inventor Haido causes trouble with his inventions for his niece, Airi and her parents. Due to one of his inventions, Airi's crush got injured (somewhat), souring their already strained relationship. With her sudden kidnapping, what would the inventor do?

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Chapter 1 May 04, 2011

2 X 2

No one want to write summary for it...

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Chapter 3 Jul 26, 2011
Chapter 2 Jul 26, 2011

Fantasy World Survival

A story about the citizens who have forgotten about the pain of the war that happened one hundred years ago when the hero defeated the evil king.

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Chapter 73 Sep 14, 2020
Chapter 72 Aug 30, 2020

My Better Half

Can you ask for love? Do you think you could earn the love from the person you like? If you lucky enough you might earn it, but most likely you won't.Yuka Kashino, a girl who's as stubborn as an eagle, she wanted to sell her friendship for someone more valuable, just to be really popular in school. How can " YOU" earn her love, how can she fall in love? Can Melvin win her love or let Kevin buy her love instead or got taken away by Hao, and what about the others?

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Chapter 2 Sep 28, 2011
Chapter 1 Sep 28, 2011

Kyoukai Senjou no Rinbo

From Fairgame:Fuu is a girl who was born as an elf/human hybrid, which caused her to be unwanted by either side. Fuu leaves her hometown and arrives at a place called "Limbo", a world where hybrids like Fuu gather. Day by day, Fuu's interactions with the residents of Limbo let her heart and feelings grow bit by bit.

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Chapter 27 Feb 09, 2016
Chapter 26 Feb 09, 2016

2-dome no Koi no Hajimari wa (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Boys On Boys Love:After being harshly dumped by his lover, Kousaka Yuuki, a shop manager at a restaurant, swore that he would never love again. One day he met his ex again who came to the store unexpectedly and it was completely exposed by Matsuoka, a kouhai at work, that he dated a guy. Kousaka was shaken that his past was known to Matsuoka, and that he would look down upon him, but Matsuoka forcibly kisses and says "I love you" to Kousaka...!?

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Chapter 1 Nov 26, 2011

Derikisu (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 3 oneshots : Chap 1 IKENIE- Dim-bulb Suga is proud of his super smart boyfriend Yoshinari. But will a smarter Suga bring them closer together, or drive them further apart?Chap 2 DERIKISU!- Suga is always impressed by Yoshinari's calm face. But beneath the surface Yoshinari's thoughts are far from calm.Chap 3 DERIKETO NI KISU SHITE- When Suga realizes he's both shorter and heavier than Yoshinari, he's surprised. It's true their love life has slowed down lately. Can Suga diet the magic back into their relationship?

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Chapter 1 Nov 30, 2011

Hidoi Otoko (MINASE Masara) (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1) A Terrible Man (Hidoi Otoko)When recently divorced Asou Katsumi is picked up in a bar by younger man Nagao Daisuke he has no idea what he's in for.2) Yuushu Continuation of 1.3) Kawaii Otoko Final chapter.Extra : Itsumo Yasashii Side story about Daisuke's friend Kenji.

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Chapter 1 Dec 04, 2011

Shiwhamong

Shi, Hwa and Mong are sisters. They have something special: they are triplets. After losing their mother, they are each entrusted to a different family. Thus, Shi lives in New York; Mong in Japan and Hwa remains in Korea. Nine years later Shi comes to find all the three in Korea... What became of their father? And why were they separated?Â

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Chapter 77 May 06, 2013
Chapter 76 Apr 28, 2013

Inugami Expert

How to make an Inugami:Bury a dog so only it's head appears above ground. Put food before it and leave it for three days. The dog wants to, but cannot eat the food, no matter how hard it tries. Three days later, it will reach the peak of hunger. The look in it's eyes will change. Decapitate it from behind at that time.Enshrine the severed head. Chant incantations. Curse those you hate.

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Chapter 1 Dec 06, 2011

Kiss, Zekkou, Kiss

Prequel of Kiss, Zekkou, Kiss Bokura no BaaiThis series is a prelude to the relationship between Sakisasa and Hatori, their ups and downs. What sets this series apart is the fact that each scene is shown twice--once from the girl's point of view and then the guy's.

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Chapter 1 Dec 08, 2011

Kocchi Muite! Miiko

The continuation of Miiko Desu! This time, Miiko is in the fifth grade, and the stories have become more exciting! This series received the 1996 Shogakukan Manga Award for children's manga.

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Chapter 1 Dec 08, 2011

Ore no Mune de Sake (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Fantasy Shrine:�Your flowers are lifeless!� accuses the world-famous flower artist, Hikawa Naoki. Facing such merciless criticism, Kaede, heir of the prestige Akizuki flower arrangement school, has never been more humiliated in his life. Thinking his younger twin, Momiji, is more blessed with love and talents, Kaede reluctantly agrees to go to Hikawa for inspiration. However, under the elegant, masterful instruction of Hikawa, is a lesson of love disguised in seduction! And Kaede�s body and heart are awakened by love and desire�!?

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Chapter 1 Dec 13, 2011

Solfege (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kugayama is a gifted music teacher, but a man with little ambition or desire. Born to a wealthy and prominent family, Kugayama passes his days simply going through the motions and existing. When ex-student, Azuma Tanaka, requests his help in studying for a prestigious music school’s entrance exam, his budding youth and enthusiasm invoke a passion in Kugayama that he has never experienced before.

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Chapter 1 Dec 17, 2011

Issho Na Dakejya

Noboru was really excited about the trip to the hot spring resort his miser of a boyfriend booked for them. However, it didn’t turn out the way he wanted. Will he get his happy end?Part of Canna’s volume 11 short project, The Onsen Boys Short Project.Â

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Chapter 1 Dec 27, 2011

Chou yo Hana yo (WATANABE Asia) (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Lately Tamao has been finding the pink nipples of his cute and slutty papa, Kouzki, irrestisible. On his 20th birthday, his papa tells him that they aren't really father and son. Well, of course they DO IT, don't they?

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Chapter 3 Dec 29, 2011
Chapter 2 Dec 29, 2011

Double Marriage

Plot: In future Japan, bigamy is legalized! Specifically, each person may legally marry two spouses, a simple legal change that brings up a lot of questions about serious romantic relationships. What would long-term relationships be like if they didn't remove you from the dating pool? Would people be more willing to commit if they knew they could also pick someone else later? Would society really jump to accept this as a new social norm, even if it had become legal?Ikuta Naosuke, a married man, bumps into a classmate from middle school, Itou Yuko, who's had a crush on him. Yuko has grown up to be a pretty nurse, and Naosuke begins to have an affair with her. With the new bigamy laws, Naosuke wants to marry Yuko, too. But how badly would that hurt his first wife? And how will he deal with it if Yuko also finds another man to marry? Naosuke and the people around him are starting to shift towards the new and approved 'double marriage' lifestyle, but they may not be ready for the complicated problems that can arise...

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Chapter 1 Feb 21, 2012

Naruto dj - Anata Ni Furu Yume (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...

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Chapter 1 Mar 13, 2012

Naruto dj - Xo Soushuuhen (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: KakashixIruka KakaIru, tiny dash of Asuma/Iruka (sort of)Rating: NC-17, smut, bondage, drama, humor, shounen ai

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Chapter 1 Mar 13, 2012

Akai Ito

From Aerandria Scans:Amano fell in love for the first time while comforting her first love in a dark garden bathed in moonlight. She was a little girl and he was an older boy back then. She never saw him again after that fateful night. But after twelve years had passed, she sees him again in the same moonlight-bathed garden and he hasn't changed one bit! Â

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Angel Beats! Original

A CD comic consisiting of two short stories: Last Song and the 4-KomaÂ

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Gomen ne, Wednesday

The story is a one-shot romance between the characters Mr. Yamauchi and Ms. Mukaiyama. In Naoko's notes about this manga, she reveals that this short-story was loosely based off of one of her own high school romances.Â

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Koi Wakaba

What does it mean to be in love? Inoue Fuuko has a huge crush on the handsome Takamiya-senpai but due to her over the top delusions, she's mistaken as a stalker. Even though Fuuko really likes her senpai, she just doesn't know how to approach him without her delusions being triggered! Find out what this total amateur in love will do to get her beloved's attention! Â

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Misaki de Bas wo orita hito

Mitsuko Kunizaki has inherited a small grocery store from her grandmother. Being a single mother to a little boy, she intends to close it down and move on with life. Â

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Power of Love! (Prequel to Please Give Me!) (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. While in a fight, Naohisa, runs into Uno Makiya. Uno loves how strong Naohisa is an immediately befriends him and takes him to his house where Naohisa meets Uno's Dad who seems like a "good father" but there is much more him than that. And what is thisÂ

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012