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Liar Game - Roots of A
2014-02-09
Roots of A is essentially a manga short featuring Akiyama during his senior year of college. In it, Akiyama and four of his classmates are taking a criminal psychology course and given an assignment where they must construct a profile of a person based on a letter they sent. This outcome of the assignment, plus what the professor says afterwards, is what prompts Akiyama to enter grad-school and continue to study psychology.
Pick Of The Litter
2011-01-14
From Shoujo Manga Maniac:On top of being a third-year middle-school student without a single relative, Riku Fukagawa has no memory of his life before he was ten years old. Memories of Family await him, even if they are not wanted, as a "phosphorus" identifies the cause of his peaceful life, and all on a certain day that two strange guys who call themselves brothers appear? But in Yamato, they manage the Jack-of-all-trades Hiyokoya, which is Riku's new part-time job...!?
Sorairo Ageha
2011-01-14
Plot: When Ageha was younger, she watched a tennis game and was affected by a passionate young tennis player. Years later she was determined to become the number one tennis player and to join the tennis club in her new high school.Unexpectedly, on her first day of school, she finds out that her new seat mate is none other than Takeru, the tennis player she was inspired from. But her excitement is short-lived since Takeru turns out to be a jerk and he even gave up on tennis. Just when she thought things couldn't get worse, Ageha realises that her school does not have a tennis club! Despite the unlucky start, she is still determined to create the Tennis Club and she works overnight for days to clean the tennis court all on her own. She also keeps practicing alone even though her rackets had been broken days before by Takeru. But her perseverance is slowly touching the boy. Surprisingly, he shows up during her training, dressed in tennis gear, and he even gives Ageha a new tennis racket and starts coaching her. Is this the start of a new love on the tennis field?
Osu!! Karatebu
2014-02-04
The series began as a fairly humorous and lighthearted satire of Japan's teenage delinquent-gang subculture told from the perspective of Matsushita Tadashi (who also narrates these early Karate Bu stories), a 2nd year student at Kangokou High and a constant target of Kangokou's numerous bullies who beat him up routinely after school. He is almost always accompanied by his best friend Saitou Takaki, who is also constantly harassed.As the pair grow increasingly tired of being victimized they decide to join the titular Karate Club, which is notorious throughout Osaka's youth gangs for training and producing the city's most hardened and toughest teenage thugs while maintaining the facade of a legit school sports club. But when they join the club, they find themselves picked on just as much if not worse by the club's current members. But as the story progresses they grow to be increasingly capable fighters.Along with the manga's change in attitude and central character, the various teenage fighters throughout the series grew increasingly stronger and even began to tap into superhuman ki abilities, putting Osu!! Karate Bu in the company of other similar epic Sh?nen fighting manga such as Yu Yu Hakusho, Dragon Ball, and Fist of the North Star.Osu!! Karate Bu was wildly popular in its native Japan, but is otherwise almost completely unknown in most other countries. It spawned a four episode OVA mini-series released over a period of two years from 1990-1992, a 1990 live action movie, and a 1994 Super Famicom fighting game.
Ergo Proxy: Centzon Hitchers and Undertaker
2011-04-25
A side story that takes place within the Ergo Proxy universe about an autoreiv that travels on the Centzon. The world is bigger than you think...After the explosion of the methane hydrate layer, the remaining members of mankind are forced to live in isolated domed cities scattered across the arid and inhospitable planet. They live in a controlled society and are assisted in daily life by autonomous robots called AutoReivs. In one of these cities, Romdo, Inspector Re-l Mayer, granddaughter of the regent, leads an investigation concerning AutoReivs that have gone mad after being infected by the Cogito virus. In the process, she comes in contact with a monster called Proxy. Elsewhere in the city, immigrant Vincent Law is on the run after being framed for involvement in several Cogito cases. Together, along with the adorable child-AutoReiv Pino, they set out on a journey to the dome city Moscow in order to unravel the mystery of the Proxies.
Inu To No Hibi (Yaoi)
2013-02-11
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ryuuhei promised his father to protect Nao even though Nao is almost ten years older. Nao is almost thirty now & wants space, can Ryuuhei really give Nao space?
C.m.b.
2011-01-14
We all know that a lot of the booty of the golden age of explorations made it into museums. The British Museum in the C.M.B. story, which had custody of the recondite scientific curiosities and artefacts collected by explorer/adventurers and stored in a Wunderkammer, decided to study the dusty arcana in the 19th century. Three investigators dubbed the "Magi" were appointed to do the research, each given a ring embossed with the letters C.M.B.Fast-forward to present-day Japan where Sakaki Shinra is the curator of a museum of oddities. He now has possession of the C.M.B. rings, indicating that he has been granted the status of guardian of knowledge like the Magi that preceded him.
Pokemon Special
2011-01-24
Red is just a normal kid living in the rural Pallet Town, when he decides to go out on his own adventure, along with his rival since childhood, Green. In this world of Pokemon, he makes many friends, humans and Pokemon alike. However, all is not well. Team Rocket is trying to capture Mew, a very rare Pokemon, and is performing experiments on other Pokemon, trying to increase their power. Red and his friends must battle against Team Rocket to stop their cruel experiments and unlock the secrets of Pokemon.
Bungaku Shoujo to Shinitagari no Pierrot
2011-01-27
Plot: The "mysterious school comedy" centers on the unusual members of a high school literary club. T?ko Amano, a high school senior who calls herself the "literary girl" as the club president, is actually a supernatural creature (y?kai) that devours stories — she tears pages from books to munch on them. Her club subordinate is Konoha Inoue, a second-year high school boy who writes stories every day for Amano to eat. He once wrote an award-winning novel, but he wrote it under the penname Miu Inoue so readers thought the author was a mysterious 14-year-old bish?jo novelist. The stress from the novel's fame and its movie and television drama plans turned Inoue in an introverted recluse.
Naruto dj - toast to the former future (Yaoi)
2012-03-13
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: Naruto x SasukeAfter having killed someone for the first time, Sasuke asks Naruto to go drinking with him. While drinking, the two of them discuss the idealistic future they once imagined for themselves, and how that future has changed in the face of the adult realities of the ninja world. And they make some discoveries about their feelings for each other as well...
Himikoi
2012-08-23
From Osuwari Team:What if the secret she could never tell was revealed, just before her high school graduation? So that she could face the feelings of Yoshii, who she has a crush on, the two of them begin a secret game in their secret place. With the last day of school threatening, what will be the outcome of her love...?
Onnanoko Awase
2013-09-07
A collection of short stories:• Tenshi na Kanojo (Angelic Girl)• Girls' Union
Love So Life
2011-01-14
Shiharu is a high school student who loves kids, lives in an orphanage, and works at a daycare... Until the handsome uncle of two-year-old twins offers her a raise if she'll be their babysitter. Often relying on memories of her mother's actions for guidance, Shiharu quickly finds herself falling in love with her new makeshift family.
World Destruction
2011-01-14
n a world ruled by anthropomorphic animals. Humans live as slaves, and a group of terrorists dubbed the "World Destruction Committee" intends to destroy the world in rebellion.A young man, Kyrie, who possesses the power to destroy the world, though he does not know why. Morte, a young woman with a tragic past and who is leader of a terrorist organization plotting to destroy the world. A demi-human named Naja, Morte's childhood friend Agan, a tough bear named Toppy, and a dragon girl named Lia. These beings will come together and journey to destroy the world! (Source: Solitary Cross)
Happy Play (Yaoi)
2011-02-11
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. 9 in total. Some light S&M, bondage and toy action. [B-U M]
Doushirou De Gozaru
2013-03-04
What would happen if you took a normal Japanese kid, flew him to Nevada, and then raised him on stories of feudal Japan? I'm Doushirou would happen. Now Doushirou is back in Japan and is facing the difference between what he's been told all his life and what his own eyes and ears are telling him.
Tsuki No Sango
2012-08-15
The story takes place in approximately the year 3000, when humankind arrived at the peak of its civilization, but is loosing it's will to keep living. It follows a girl, called "princess" by those around her, living on a small island with a fifty person colony and a shinning coral reef. She is descendent of Moon people, and it focuses upon how her ancestor supposedly came to Earth.
Phantasmal Tale Under The Moonlight
2015-03-07
After losing everything to the Vampires, Segun meets the Vampire hunter Silvester to become a hunter for himself. "Welcome to the world of the psychedelic moon".
Kamisama Hajimemashita
2011-01-24
From Aerandria Scans:Momozono Nanami’s dad, a man with a penchant for gambling, disappeared after accumulating a huge amount of debt. Thus, she was chased out of her house by the debt collectors. When she met a timid man being chased by a dog, he told her that he’d give her his house. She believed his persuasive talk, but when she went to his house… it turned out to be a shrine. Moreover, a guy with fox ears appeared, which made Nanami even more confused. What will become of homeless and confused Nanami?
Kindan no Amai Kajitsu (Yaoi)
2011-02-11
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?
Chijou 10 Meter No Ori Kara
2013-12-29
From Aerandria Scans:A collection of Mitsukazu Mihara's newest eight one-shots, printed in two colors. The stories vary greatly in mood and tension, but are nonetheless a perfect example of the artist's distinctive style. Their titles are:1. Two Sweets xxx2. Canariya3. A Paradox of a Lion4. Natural Born Scissors5. Rikon Shiki (Divorce Ceremony)6. What a Wonderful World7. Tengoku to Jigoku (Heaven and Hell)8. Chijou 10 Meter no Ori kara (From a Cage 10 Meters Above Ground)
"bungaku Shoujo" To Ue Kawaku Yuurei
2012-09-15
?Our protagonist, Inoue Konoha is still being led around by his senpai, the Literature Club's President, self-acclaimed "Literature Girl" who loves stories so much that she can eat them, Amano Touko.?One day, someone put in the Literature Club's "Love Consultation Post Box" a bunch of paper scraps that have the words like "Hate", "Ghost is" and a bunch of puzzling numbers on them. Calling the act as "picking a fight with the Literature Club", Touko once again got Konoha involved in her investigation; but when they found the culprit, this girl turned toward them, smile, then said "I'm already dead."?The 2nd arc of the popular bitter & sweet school mystery series.
Competition Training Love Swim (Yaoi)
2013-06-25
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...
Kagerou Daze Official Anthology Comic -SUMMER-
2014-04-13
An anthology of comedic Kagerou Daze stories set in the summer by various authors:1) Illusion Summers by Aki Arata2) Summer Festival by Osora3) Black Horror Memory by Satou Toshio4) Stranded Days. by Ayane Shikihito5) Kisaragi ☆ Summer Project by Komesuke6) Start the Festival! by Ooshima Renmei7) With a Clear Mind, Even Fires Will Cool by Sada Uoji8) Your Voice and Soda Ice Cream by Itokichi9) Flowing Noodles Warning by Toudzuki Youko10) A Common Summer Story at the Beach by Tanaka Strike11) Perfect Weather for Laundry by Peco12) Konoha, Summer, and I (Physics) by Ryuuseee13) Mekakushi Summer Vacation! by WannyanpuuRelated:> Kagerou Daze( http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/kagerou-daze/ )
Ubatte Choudai (Yaoi)
2015-01-19
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. College student, Yuugo, is under heavy attack by his supper good-looking best friend, Masatoshi! As much as he keeps telling himself, "We're both men!", Yuugo is quickly losing ground! Especially when Masatoshi decided to make his move and forcibly kissed him!
Lover's Position (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. 1-3.1) Lover's PositionJun secretly loved Hayato since high school. But Hayato already had someone by his side, his best friend. A few years pass and Jun sees Hayato again at his job, then he takes him home after a drinking party. His dream now turned to reality. Everything seems to go well until Hayato tells Jun not to come over because a friend will stop by, but doesn't explain much. Jun becomes nervous about the state of their relationship. Is Jun the real lover, or is he a substitute for someone else? 4-5) Love DamageNaoto - who already had painful past experiences when it came to love - was once again struck with yet another misfortune when he wakes up next to a total stranger. What's worse, just then his current boyfriend walks in and sees them together. Just who is this mystery man, and what does he mean when he says he has a 100% success rate? Will he be the one to finally bring an end to all of Naoto's heartache, or just add even more?
Appearance of the Yellow Dragon
2011-01-24
A dark and stormy night... A haunted mansion... Shrieking maniacal laughter...On Pomello Island, a wayward genius named Enji has finally decoded the Encyclopedia of Summoning and with it the knowledge to summon and control the dreaded Yellow Dragon.The power of the Yellow Dragon is to command all the animals of the world; and with it Enji plans to at last gain fame, respect, and the affections of his beloved Moegi-san.The conditions are right, the huge egg opens, and out walks... a little girl?Enji's plans for world domination and winning the love of Moegi-san just fell apart. Or have they...
Sayonara Sorcier
2014-02-24
In the late 19th century in Paris, Theodorus van Gogh, famous art dealer in Paris and the branch manager of the prestigious Goupil & Cie patroned exclusively by Bourgeoisie clients, seeks to embrace new art talents and techniques. However, the period is full of the prestigious and conservative who think that art belongs solely to the upper echelon of the society whereas commoners are considered as unable to appreciate art.Stating that "Destroying the system from within is more interesting", Thedorus struggles to overcome the obstacle by bring forth works which depict the truth and daily lives of people which are not acknowledged by the academy.Rank #1 in Kono Manga ga Sugoi 2014.
One Piece dj - The Delicious 'Soba' Is Being by Your Side (Yaoi)
2014-11-05
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: ZoroxSanjiFrom "RomPiece" (reprint collection)
Father And Son
2016-05-27
Chichi to Ko - Welcome to the bumpy, yet easygoing slice-of-life comedy of a certain father and son. The unpredictable and wild son, Shou. And the former gangster, hands-on father who looks out for him, You-san. Follow the lively father and son pair, as their everyday life is sure to eventful. Won’t you take a peek at this slice-of-life, slapstick but easygoing father and son comedy?
Uso To Kiss (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. Can love overcome all? One night stands rarely lead to the sweet romance that everyone dreams of - but for Haru and Tatsuya, maybe they're the lucky ones. Meeting by chance at the bar where Haru works part-time, Tatsuya is immediately attracted.After th
Hero - Akagi No Ishi O Tsugu Otoko
2015-05-15
Set in 2002, three years after the death of Akagi Shigeru, this sequel to Ten - Tenna Toori no Kaidanji chronicles Hiroyuki's quest to follow the late Akagi's advice and live life freely even if it means complete failure.
Go Away, Mr.Demon
Fox Spirit
2019-10-29
Silver opened a book, and now he has to deal with a hungry demon lord! Will this relationship be alright?
Crown
2011-01-14
Two siblings, brother and sister, have been separated for a long time when meet up again. They soon learn that they were separated due to the fact that they were children of an ex-ruler from a small country.High-school girl and orphan Mahiro has had a h
Ochibure Shinshi Ni Ai No Uta (Yaoi)
2018-04-11
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Asada is truly miserable. After three years, he's been reunited with Nao, who has succeeded as a patisserie and is now a formindable rival at Asada's department store. In the past, Asada's cold anger turned into love. But Nao doesn't know that...Reading
Route 225
2011-01-14
The story, also adapted into a live-action film, is told from the point of view of 14-year-old Eriko, who is left in charge of her younger brother Daigo, when her parents disappear. Contrary to most manga, in Route 225, the disappearing parents are a major part of the plot. Mum and Dad have somehow been transported to an alternate world, from which they are still somehow able to dial back cryptic messages to Earth mobile phones. The result is a great angle on so many teen manga!
Tokyo Yamanote Boys
2012-08-07
Tokyo Yamanote Boys is a confession tournament held in Tokyo. This year Chihiro is chosen to be the princess, which means that she gets to spend a fateful dreamlike week with the boys. (adapted from koiiro.wordpress)
Tale of Eun Aran
2014-07-16
Masters of Murim lives by hiding in plain sightBut mysterious robotic humans have come to hunt them all down.but then a random plain boy gets caught in middle it and this is his survival story.
High School Devil
Studio Moon
2018-09-14
People know me as the High School Devil. I moved schools and changed my name to start a new life, but things keep getting in the way…
Knight Princess
2011-01-14
Plot: Yashi has wandered with her father for fourteen years, and only now has she discovered that her own mother is actually Bocinia's current queen. To see her mother, from whom she was separated when she was just an infant, she and her father enter the palace, but she never thought she would accidentally run into the Princess of Bocinia, and then become her bodyguard by mistake...
My Home Mirano
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. Mirano is a 20-year-old girl who loves to do house chores. In fact, she makes it her ultimate career. It's not as easy as many would think. She somehow feel like an actress because at certain times, she feels that she plays the role of a sister but other
Pet Oshigotochuu (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. Mizuki has just lost his job. Without money or a place to live, Mizuki has no choice but to stay with his older brother in his company dorm room. Since non-employees are not allowed in the dorm, Mizuki must live there in secret, like a house cat. At first
Red (KOBAYASHI Hiromi)
2011-01-14
Plot: Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Bend, Mississippi, Becky Lynn Lee doesn't have the luxury of dreaming. With an abusive father and a broken mother, she always thought that this was it. But after the ultimate betrayal, Becky Lynn can no longer live the nightmare.Determined never to go back, Becky Lynn escapes to Hollywood. As a photographer's assistant, she discovers a talent for spotting beauty and capturing the perfect shot. When the camera eventually turns on her, the awkward, shy Becky Lynn of her childhood disappears. But when the success she's achieved is threatened, Becky Lynn must find the strength to embrace her new identity and put the ugliness of her past behind her forever.Based on Erica Spindler's novel "RED"
Trusty Bell
2011-01-27
Plot: On his deathbed, the famous composer, Chopin, drifts between this life and the next. In his final hours, he experiences a fantastical dream where he encounters a young girl named Polka facing a terrible destiny and the boy named Allegretto who will fight to save her. On the border between dreams and reality, Chopin discovers the light that shines in all of us in this enduring tale of good, evil, love, and betrayal.
Real Clothes
2011-07-09
Kinue is a saleswoman in the futon section of a department store. Despite her plain clothes and poor makeup, she ends up being transferred to the women's clothing department, where she has to be trained by her extraordinarily fashionable boss. Needless to say, a makeover is in order.
KISS x DEATH
2015-02-28
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From the perspective of an alien planet with super-advanced technology and tiny (1/60th the size of a human) inhabitants, planet Earth was the perfect location to banish their worst criminals. Five of said criminals were sent to the planet to be exiled, attached to little critters like frogs and rabbits so they can never be fully active. Due to an accident, these five criminals managed to escape and attach themselves to five different girls that were nearby. The one responsible for the banishment of these five criminals now must detach them from the girls by mouth-to-mouth release.
Dragon Ball
2011-01-14
Son Goku's adventure starts with Bulma crashing into to him while she is searching for the seven magical Dragon Balls, which can grant any wish. Together, they meet many people and many foes in their adventure chasing after the Dragon Balls.
Kindai Renai
2011-01-14
Collection of 9 oneshots:1) Enduring Broken Love2) Eve's Fruit3) Soloist4) Prayer Beads5) Thanks6) Constellation Fortune7) Breakfast8) Bonsai9) Paper Bag
Neon Genesis Evangelion Gakuen Datenroku
2011-01-14
NOTE: This Neon Genesis Evangelion series only uses the same characters but has vastly different setting and story.Shinji Ikari spends his days at the NERV Foundation Academy (A catholic school) in a peaceful yet bored stupor, when one night, after witnessing the figures of Rei Ayanami, the object of his affection, and a boy he’s never seen before running from the scene of a violent explosion, he happens to find an odd gem. Soon after, he meets the transfer student Kaworu Nagisa, the fleeing boy he’d seen with Ayanami, and is forcibly recruited to assist Rei, Kaworu, and Asuka Soryuu Langely in fighting the “Angels”, beings who wish to destroy the Earth, because of the “Core” he collected that night.
Onnanoko Tokidoki Otokonoko
2011-01-14
Yuusuke's childhood friend Akira is back as a beautiful girl, but something is not right. Despite to the fact that Yuusuke doesn't remember much of Akira, he definitely knows Akira is a male.
Piano No Mori
2011-01-14
A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who is been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically breast-fed by the piano as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. Yet it is their common bond with the piano that eventually intertwines their paths in life.
Chinko no Tsubuyaki dj - Chintsubu (Yaoi)
2011-11-29
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Vol 1 - Chintsubu APart 1 - Iwabuchi starts hanging out with girls from his cram school, and Kamiya-chinko freaks out. What is he up to?Part 2 - Toride's soul moves up to Ayase's nipple and covers their issues about this new development.(Chintsubu A is included in Chintsubu volume 3, as chapter 20-21)Vol 2 - Chintsubu BWhen Iwabuchi engages in more chinko cosplay, Kamiya is upset and they get into another fight. The cosplay chinkos are not to be missed in this!Vol 3 - Chintsubu CPart 1 - The chinkos are have a big discussion over what to do when they want to get off and their "bodies" don't.Part 2 - Gives us the backstory on Iwabuchi's first impressions of Kamiya, when they first met long before the accident.Vol 4 - Chintsubu DKamiya injures his hand and can't engage in mutual jerking off with Iwabuchi, leading to a REALLY big fight.Vol 5 - Chintsubu EIt's summer and the chinko alliance head to the pool for some swimming fun, but can chinkos even swim?Vol 6 - Chintsubu FWhen Toride-chinko disappears one night, Ayase panics. The next morning, Hiro reveals that he has performed a successful remote exorcism on Toride-chinko, but when Toride-kun shows up at school with no memory of Ayase or the chinbi (chinko secret), Ayase tries to be optimistic about making Toride-kun fall for him all over again. What happened to Toride-chinko? Is he gone for good? Will Toride remember the chinbi and his feelings for Ayase?Vol 7 - Chintsubu GIn this installment of Chintsubu, Toride must come to terms with the fact that his chinko talks—and it's fixated on Ayase. Ayase struggles to resurrect Toride's memories the only way he knows how—by working some hand magic on Toride-chinko. Unfortunately, he fails his mission and freaks Toride out in the process. Will Toride-kun be able to accept his wacky anatomy as anything other than a strange hallucination? And will he find the courage to talk to Ayase again, or will his fear of his over-excited appendage keep him down? This couple's drama gives Kamiya plenty of food for thought regarding his own relationship with Iwabuchi.