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Chapter 2 Aug 01, 2019
Chapter 1 Jan 24, 2011

Another XAK

Plot: [another] Xak manga was based on the games, called Xak. They were popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Originally published in Comic Saga/Comic PC World, it was going to be a two part manga. But Seta Noriyasu had other things to deal with. This manga takes place after Xak III(game), and our characters encounter a mystery fog...Only 50 pages have been released.

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Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Bishounen no Oheya

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Shoujo Manga Maniac:Koyuki’s family is poor, so her dream has always been to marry a rich man. What better way to try and achieve that dream than to put on a sexy maid outfit and take on a job as a maid in a mansion? Unfortunately, the master of the house is a spoiled brat!

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Chapter 6 Jan 27, 2011
Chapter 5 Jan 27, 2011

Hisho no Oshigoto (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: Haruto got a big promotion, unheard of in the Kagaya Group, to be the secretary of the 22-year-old vice president, Kagaya Yoshinari, just because he's the childhood friend of the newly-appointed VP. After 4 years without seeing each other, young Yoshinari grew into a surprisingly fine man. However, inside he's still the same old irritating brat. Upon their meeting, Yoshinari, using his authority as VP, immediately pursued Haruto to devote him his— virginity!!?

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Chapter 7 Oct 30, 2020
Chapter 6 Oct 30, 2020

Kareshi wa Doberman

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: "My cute Kuro, I'm sorry, but I have to go somewhere far away, however, if you are obedient, I will come back soon. So, please, look after this house. I love you, Kuro!"Hitomi gave this promise to her beloved dog, Kuro; however, this story continues a hundred years after this. Mitsuko's parents are divorced, and her mother did not come to pick her up, therefore, her charming teacher becomes her guardian. Then, one day, Mitsuko and her friends decide to go for an excursion to a rumored haunted old mansion, and then, a black dog suddenly attacks them ferociously.Just when she thought the dog was going to bite her, the dog cuddles around her and brings her to a portrait of a lady, who resembles her! Then, the dog transforms into a naked, hot dude and embraces her

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Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Moe Moe Darling

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: On Maika's 16th birthday, the girl is given a Shikigami named Homura, as it is the Shikigamis' job to protect the Onmyouji. But who would have guessed that Homura gains his powers from having sex...? And that the perverted Homura keeps making Maika's heart race...!?

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Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Majo wa Nido Aegu

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: Nene, whose mother is known as a legendary hostess, is also working as a hostess. Meanwhile, a guy, who has his father's charisma, made it as a newcomer actor. When they meet, love starts.Nene has been a hostess for 3 years in Ginza, and she tries to struggle for her to be called the legendary hostess like her deceased mother. One day, a man suddenly called her. Even though it's their first meeting, Nene starts feeling deja vu. Since then, the two of them have to tamper with a cruel play. Is fated love about to begin?!

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Chapter 5 Jan 27, 2011
Chapter 4 Jan 27, 2011

Not a Scandal

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: Yuuri is a total fan of the top idol Shibuki. Then during his concert, she gets an unique chance that any fan would dream of.

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Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Shout

Plot: Beginning of college; checking out the school clubs... Nagi likes the drama club because it has a cool-looking guy whom Nagi thinks is kind. But once she joins the club he makes the club members do embarrassing things in public--and makes Nagi cry. His name is Rin, known as "Sad Yama." He won't let Nagi quit the club--and he won't let go of her either!

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Chapter 2 Jan 27, 2011
Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Candy Boy - Young Girls Fall in Love!

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Chapter 2 Jan 30, 2011
Chapter 1 Jan 30, 2011

Bleach dj - GiraGira

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

Bleach dj - Strawberry Room

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Grimmjow x IchigoWhen Grimmjow is found unconscious, the duty of watching over him falls on Ichigo. But soon after, Ichigo finds himself... turned on?

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Bleach dj - Yukichidori

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

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

Body Check (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Inoue's close friend, Yano, is a sincere, reliable and popular guy. He even gets love letters from underclassmen though it's an all-boy's school. "Just one letter like that can make you respond?... Eventhough it's from someone who's never tried to talk to you before." Is this feeling of jealousy just the possessiveness of a close friend or is it... [B-U M]

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Darkhair Captured

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Darkhair Captured is an incredibly underrated and imaginative fantasy story about a young Earthling named Captured and his adventures in a distant universe where he isn't really wanted. When he was really young, he was tormented by the other kids, and when he came across a special ring, he acquired the power of the Spect'master which gave him great power and the ability to change his arm into a weapon. Together with his dad Manji and a willowy gal named Camel whom they met across the way, they hunt for treasure and work toward helping Manji get back to his homeland.

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

Detective Ritual

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

Double Face (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. When illegimate offspring Yoshiaki encounters his half-brother, the family heir, sitting at the curbside, drenched in the rain, he takes him in and sleeps with him... but what hidden motivations do both parties have?

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Chapter 1 Dec 10, 2014

Boyfriend (Higuri Yuu)

When they were just kids, Hiro and Kaede were separated because Kaede went to America with his divorced mom. He promised he'd come back -- and one day he does. Hiro has always missed him, but this Kaede looks and behaves nothing like the one he knew back then. [B-U M]

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Dai Kirai!

Third-year student Bai is the beautiful prefect with an angelic smile - that allures the students into obeying his orders. However, his kouhai Chiaki always defies Bai and the latter has no idea why Chiaki hates him. Nor does Chiaki understand why Bai hates him so much that he never reprimands him for his sloppiness. Each secretly wishes to know what's on the other's mind... but how will they go about it?

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Chapter 4 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011

Extracurricular Lessons

A dead girl�s ghost returns to her school to haunt a female teacher�

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Fortune Fortune (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Koushirou, a very handsome & wealthy young CEO, is given a "lucky cat" doll by his grandfather. When its little brass tag is touched, the doll-cat changes into a boy with cat ears and tail, who declares he will fulfill every wish of his new master. But Koushirou had no wishes because he is so perfect that he has realized everything by himself already...

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Fuku fuku funyan

From The Cat Mummy's Page:A story featuring the everyday life of a domestic cat owned by an old lady who runs a local provision shop. Very very funny, if you keep a cat, you identifies with everything the comic's trying to tell you.Note: Volumes of the original edition are "numbered" according to the Iroha poem, rather than with actual numbers. (That is, ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (i ro ha ni ho he to chi ri nu ru wo) instead of 1-12.)

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Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Furueru Yoru no Himitsugoto (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. After getting into high school, Furuya became roommate with the cute Himi. Himi keeps to himself and sleeps real early. A petite boy with a loud voice, Himi is terrified of darkness because of a tremor he suffered when he was a kid. On the other hand, Furuya is afraid of bright lights and gets real nervous when he’s feeling uneasy. How would they help each other to overcome the fears?

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Chapter 5 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 4 Feb 11, 2011

Hokenshitsu Made Nan M? (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1-2) In High School they had an indecent relationship. Now eight years later, at the school where Takebayashi is a teacher, that same Ono has come to be the school nurse. Smelling like an old man, sweet pick-up lines, totally aloof and bantering Ono. Takebayashi sighs. He gets angry, fights, and is surprised later... to find himself in Ono’s arms?3) Ryouhei accidentally meets on the street with Naoyuki, his former neighbor friend who been nearly abandoned by its mother. It been some years since they seen each other, but how they will feel now?4) Continuation Ryouhei x Naoyuki story5) As it is: Tsuji is crying again because a broken heart when suddenly Aizawa, his best friend, kisses him. (Prequel to doujin Sono Mama de)6) Has a short story Peach Sweet Home.

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Chapter 6 Aug 17, 2015
Chapter 5 Aug 17, 2015

Itazura Ouji

Mayuri was asked to be in charge of educating a selfish rich young boy. What will happen to herâ�?�¦?!

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Jikiru de Haido na Kare

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 17-year-old Asahina Saki's biggest worry is... her boyfriend Hakushiro Yuusuke is too serious! They've been dating for three months already yet they still haven't kissed. One day however, when Hakushiro Yuusuke appears at school, he acts like a pervert! He confesses to a very surprised Asahina Saki that he has a split personality, called Shou!

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

Kanashii Kotoba (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 :]After his mother passed away, Kyousuke decided to live alone and transfer to another school. There he met a rather peculiar classmate named Kaname whoâ??s unable to talk. Although Kaname cannot speak, he was able to somehow convey his feelings clearly through writing and facial expressions that made Kyousuke more drawn to him. However, Kanameâ??s cousin, Satoshi noticed the intimacy developing between the two which he could not approveâ?¦ A sweet ardent, story of pure love unfoldsâ?¦

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Chapter 6 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 5 Feb 11, 2011

Katekyo Hitman Reborn! dj - Hinemosu Kimi ni Ubawareru

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: Yamamoto x HibariA chance encounter leads to Hibari agreeing to answer Yamamoto's questions about his favorite things.

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Kindan no Amai Kajitsu (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. (taken from liquid passion) collection of one shots featuring taboo relationships. We have teachers with students, students engaging in threesomes, doctors and patients enjoying each other.2) In My Room- When Misaki's older boyfriend kicks him out, he moves in with sex friend Makino and his roommate Youji as their maid. Job details include cooking, cleaning, and sex!3)Window Seat Paranoia- Yuzuki finally gets his coveted window seat, though now he also sits next to super good student, Kiryuu. But Kiryuu turns out to be an alright guy, though sometimes he gives Yuzuki some strange looks...4)The Distance Between You and Me- Okutsu's gay and has a crush on his drinking buddy Suou. When Suou sees him with a sex friend, Okutsu figures their relationship is over, but Suou surprises him with a proposition.5)Satisfy Me With a Real Kiss- Student council president Masaki has never lacked for sex partners and has no intention of settling down. But when cute and direct Tomoru tranfers into his school, Masaki is determined to catch him. Will his promiscuous ways end up destroying his chances with his latest love?

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Chapter 8 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 7 Apr 27, 2015

Kinpeibai Kinden Honoo no Kuchizuke (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kinnen is a son of a famous prostitute, when his mother becomes sick, he sees no other way to survive than to become a sex toy of a rich Chinese noblemen, despite the protests from Bushou, who loves him. Years pass; Bushou has not forgotten about Kinnenâ�?�¦

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

Kunshu no Ai wa Yoru ni Hana Saku (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. St. Cherry Bells, a very prestigious all-boys school, where students are taught to discipline themselves to refrain from sexual practices. Kajiwara Seiji, the president of the Intelligence Department, has a sacred mission-- to ensure the purity within the school grounds and to punish those who dare succumb on their urges. But what if the offender turns out to be the man he trusts the most? How would the queen-like Seiji punish his most valuable subject?

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Mahoutsukai no Koi (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1-2) Without worries about girls or money, halfheartedly living Nishizaki meets the love of his life on campus. A lover who bites his lips when happy... Araya is always troublesome, gloomy, and without desire. Thinking of him, Nishizaki's teeth always hurt...3-5) Younger, shorter Souji falls in love with Natsumi on a bus after Natsumi unthinkingly lends him his umbrella. Souji sets out to get to know him and to woo him.6) Ichigawa and Azumi, though they go to the same school, don't know each other well. Despite that, they both take a train to see the aurora borealis.7) Akinobu's neighbor Andou never sorts his trash correctly.

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Chapter 9 Jul 01, 2020
Chapter 8 May 21, 2013

Lupin The Third Y

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Journey Of Lupin Sansei continues

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Chapter 4 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011

Mahou no Ryouri Chaos Kitchen

Kinomori Murumi and Sanzenin Orie form a magical girl duo called Choas Kitchen. They go out and fight the Dark Orient using their magical kitchen powers. [MAL]

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Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Mitasareru Kuchibiru (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Soft-hearted Takashi got caught up in a love game of the playboy, Kurose, all because he happened to see the love affair between those two boy at school! Kurose is such a dangerous guy, he even laid hands on the professor! The reason why Kurose cares about the unappealing Takashi is�!? A daring and touching serious love!

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Chapter 4 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011

Monkey Strip

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A woman is involved with twins--one gentle and the other rough. Which one will she choose... and who says she has to?

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Naruto dj - Aru Hokago

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Anthology: Ka�²xIruPairing: KakaIru

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Naruto dj - At The Prince's Command

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

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Naruto dj - Before You Fall Asleep (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. As a child, Sasuke has bad dreams about someone killing his brother. Both Sasuke and Itachi reflect on this as time progresses and certain events unfold.Itachi/Sasuke

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Naruto dj - Guruguru Tornado - Aiyoku

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Summary: This is just part of an entire doujinshi. There is another story in the dj by Watari Naomi which is not in this zip. This is just a very short story about Kakashi who is trying to get a little loving, and Iruka who isn't quite willing to be lovey-dovey, but is willing to confess his love.

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Passionate Two-Face

Lost and confused over the loss of his only love Haeji, Sangbaek meets a very special make-up artist by chance and becomes the most good-looking guy of the day. The catch is, he has to give the artist every right to his life including his face. Sangbaek's handsome face attracts everyone's attention, but his mind is set on nothing but getting back his love Haeji. Could he really turn back Haeji's mind when she has already given her heart to a rich and powerful man? Youjung Lee's dramatic wizardry in Passionate Two-Face will leave you mulling over the true face of love.

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Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Sailor Moon dj - Platinum.78

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

Taiyou no Kishi (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Attractive Fascinante:Hinata was corrupted by his stepfather and felt that he had lost the right to love his childhood friend, Tatsuya. He left home and became an escort to support himself. A pretty Shinto priest, Clayle, appeared and gave him the spear of the light’s fragment. Rele, knight of the sun shrine, appeared suddenly and told Hinata that he’d obey and protect the owner of the fragment. Clayle was imprisoned before they could find out more. What will happen from here?In the series:V.1 - Chijoku no KusabikehenV.2 - Kanketsuhen

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

All Around Type-Moon

In the All Around Type-Moon series: V.1 - Ahnenerbe no Nichijou Characters from various Type-Moon franchises, such as Fate, Tsukihime, and Kara no Kyoukai are able to hang out at the strange cafe called Ahnen Erbe. They chat together and deal with various curiosities such as a nosy talking cat or a "pot of happiness," which expels a gas that causes people to laugh. V.2 - Ahnenerbe Kyoushikyoku The crossover this time include Fate Extra, Fate/Kelaid Liner Prisma Illya and Fate/Zero.

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Chapter 3 May 14, 2014
Chapter 2 Aug 02, 2011

The Kamegashira Brothers

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Eratarou Kamegashira is a normal guy. All he wants is to live his high school years in peace and tranquility, hopefully making a girlfriend or two in the process. However, his brother Maratarou is a gigantic pervert. Due to Maratarou's shenanigans, Eratarou has been having trouble making any girlfriends due to being associated with him. However one day, the beautiful Takahara-san asks if she could visit Eratarou. Will Eratarou be able to keep his cool and win the girl, or will his brother cause things to "heat up"? Find out in the Kamegashira Brothers!

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Chapter 3 Sep 13, 2020
Chapter 2 Jan 17, 2019

Dois Sol

Nonaga Hiromasa is an up and coming soccer coach who has made a name for himself for bringing multiple teams from literally nothing to the top in the country. What’s even more impressive is that he just entered high school! He was recruited into his current high school as the new soccer coach, and his observation skills and ability to predict the opponents’ movement make his sole presence enough to win games.The fact that Hiromasa is going to be coaching at the high school has many top soccer players flocking to this school, but none stand out more to him than Sakamichi Kappo. Not only can Kappo score a goal from half field with his powerful kick, but his ball control is second to none. Initially, Kappo didn’t want to play on a team because he thought no one understood “his soccer style,” but when Hiromasa was able to understand it, Kappo decideds to play for the team. Will the brilliant coach and the talented player be able to take the high school soccer world by storm?

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Chapter 1 May 07, 2011

Mobile Suit Gundam: Blue Destiny

Robotic armed freedom fighters fight for Earth's future in this intergalactic tale of the pursuit of freedom. After Earth's overpopulation sends humans offworld to live in space stations, they are abused by the controlling power -- the Earth Federation government. Colonists form the Zeon Dukedom to resolve their disputes and wage the One Year War for independence. For over 20 years, the world of Gundam has reigned over all other mecha anime and manga series. Mobile Suit Gundam: Blue Destiny continues the Gundam legacy with the adventures of Federal Forces second lieutenant Yu Kajima and his special unit of mobile suits.

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Chapter 1 Apr 28, 2011

Suite Precure

The world is threatened by Mephisto, the King of Minor Land, who tries to spread the Melody of Unhappiness. Mephisto is after the Legendary Score, in which the Melody of Happiness is written. In order to complete the score and protect the world, new Precure girls stand up to collect the scattered notes of the Melody of Happiness.

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Chapter 1 May 08, 2011

3 Hearts

Thief Jin Tonic seeks the mysterious treasures known as "The Three Hearts". One night a mysterious woman falls from the sky claiming to be an escaped Princess from a sacked castle. As fate would have it, she has one of The Hearts. But is she really who she says she is? And will Jin Tonic let her live to fulfill her mission?

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Chapter 1 May 27, 2011

Bloody Kiss (YAGAMI Rina)

Plot: Wakaba has no memories about her first love... The only thing she keeps from her first love was A matching pendant. One day, the vampire of rumors, Yukito, came into Her school. And he has the same pendant as her?!Wakaba is sure that Yukito is her first love Just after telling him, he kissed her.But why is he so cold with her after that?!

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Chapter 5 Apr 27, 2018
Chapter 4 Oct 23, 2014

Yamagutsu yo Hashire!!

Plot: The tale of a young policewoman/rescue worker working high up in the Japanese Alps.

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Chapter 3 Jul 24, 2011
Chapter 2 Jul 24, 2011

Tsuki To Mizuumi

From Shogakukan:Kazuna's late grandfather was a writer, and his unpublished novel depicting his private life was found among the articles left by him. He had written down his affection to his lover, while he was a devoted husband. Kazuna felt perplexed, and went to see his grandfather's lover. Hinako Ashihara depicts sweet, painful love in this collection of her long-piece love stories.

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Chapter 2 Sep 30, 2011
Chapter 1 Sep 30, 2011

Sex=Love2

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: All Kumiko wants is to become a teacher; however her father is dead set against it. He is giving her one chance to prove herself as a teacher before forbidding her from pursuing this career forever. Meet her newest student, Ryu-kun. He has NO desire to LEARN anything from his tutors, rather he is an expert at teaching THEM about...SEX?!Note: The story was originally released as a single short story, but it later became a series.

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Chapter 2 Aug 13, 2011
Chapter 1 Aug 13, 2011

Sono Te Wa Atatakai

From Aerandria Scans:Todo is a very skilled locksmith. One day, after a job, a car almost hits him. In the car is a box� and in that box is a young girl?!

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Chapter 1 Jul 25, 2011