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Summer Wars
2011-01-14
Manga version of the Summer Wars movie. When timid eleventh-grader and math genius Kenji Koiso is asked by older student and secret crush Natsuki to come with her to her familyâ??s Nagano home for a summer job, he agrees without hesitation. Natsukiâ??s family, the Jinnouchi clan, dates back to the Muromachi era, and theyâ??ve all come together to celebrate the 90th birthday of the spunky matriarch of the family, Sakae. Thatâ??s when Kenji discovers his â??summer jobâ? is to pretend to be Natsukiâ??s fiancé and dance with her at the birthday celebration. As Kenji attempts to keep up with Natsukiâ??s act around her family, he receives a strange math problem on his cell phone which, being a math genius, he canâ??t resist solving. As it turns out, the solution to the mysterious equation causes a hijacking of the social networking site through which most of the world's social and business traffic flows.
The Knockout Makers
2011-01-14
From TokyoPop:The “legendary”, “mysterious” aesthetics group at school, known as The Knockout Makers (a.k.a. KOM), accept commissions/requests/jobs, for free, for pretty girls in need with a desire to be beautiful. Through their endeavors to ach
The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons
2011-01-14
Link, a boy born into a family whos ancestors were knights, is never gvien a moments peace because of his grandfather who is always trying to teach Link how to use a sword. Link runs away from practice to think and then decides to take the swordsman's tes
To Be...
2011-01-14
In order to become a beautician, Hikari Takaya moves to Tokyo with her high-school sweetheart. But life at beauty school is completely different from what she expected.A love story about the dreams and romance of youth.Volume 2 includes two one-shots:
Toki Wo Kakeru Shoujo
2011-01-14
After cleaning the science lab at school, Kazuko Yoshiyama unexpectedly discovers she has the ability to jump back and forth through time.
Kimi To Kami Hikoki To
2011-05-05
This is a 4-koma featuring the high school kid Kei, and his childhood friend Rin, who loves paper airplanes. Kei seems to like Rin, though he's somewhat oblivious to his own feelings. With the addition of Rin's classmate Ryuusuke, who shares her love of paper airplanes, and another new character, Aoi, Kei's emotions become more and more complicated. Apparently feelings, like paper airplanes, don't fly straight.
Tsuiteru Kanojo (enjouji Maki)
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. Yukimi has the misfortune of being very easily possessed by spirits, and realizes that she has been cursed with a guardian ghost. And so all of her dates with men end badly. When she goes to the temple to ask for an exorcism, the good-looking head priest
Tsuki Ni Mukatte Hoeru No Sa
2011-01-14
Oogami might look like a tough guy. Tall, well-muscled and a bit wild-looking, it's only natural that Oogami would be scouted by the school volleyball team, right?! But in reality, he sucks at sports and is a bit of a wuss. But his crappy serve is about t
Unjou Roukaku Kidan
2011-01-14
Kasumi was given a name favored by the gods so she would always be protected. Yet, when there is a drought in her village, she's the one chosen as the human sacrifice to go to beg the gods for rain. Her parents are sad, but Kasumi goes anyway. When she ge
Veil Of Rain (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. Taguchi fantasizes about the ever-cheerful Kanzaki. Does he have other expressions besides the happy face he shows the world? One day, they get caught at school because of a rain storm and Taguchi finally gets his chance to find out.
Watashi No Sukina Hito
2011-01-14
[From Tokyopop]:Drawing on CLAMP's own personal experiences, The One I Love provides insight both into the creators' own lives, and into the oft-elusive concept of Love itself. This intimate collection of short stories and essays doesn't skirt issues
Working Holiday*
2011-01-14
Plot: One summer day, a fifth grade boy name Susumu suddenly appear before former biker gang member now current host club host, Okita Yamato and said that Okita is his father! Afraid of being a bad influence on his son, Yamato transforms himself into a daytime working parcel delivery man. But being a father is harder than it seems as Yamato struggles to become a good role model for his son.
Yarashii Hirusagari (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. Compilation of 7 short stories1)Love affair in the afternoonCollege student takes over a tutoring job for the friend he has a crush on.2) I don't mind it if you are a manCollege students/neighbors are (only?) sex friends.3)Love's worriesEx-lov
Zankoku Yuugi (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. Story 1: Suou Hatasu is a nice guy with a pretty normal life. Like most college students, he's living alone in a little shoebox apartment and commutes on-foot. In spite of his financial limitations, he's fairly satified with his life: he's got a good frie
Kiss to Koukai
2011-01-24
The distance between us wouldn't diminish. It's painful, lonely, and my heart squeezes in pain. At that time, if I had been more honest, would it change anything...? Yeah, right. That's why this time, so I won't regret it, I'll...Other stories include
Green
2011-01-24
Tsugumi has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Walking around while deep in irate thoughts about his attitude towards her, she suddenly bumps into the gorgeous, calm and confident brunette Shiraishi Megumi. Megumi taunts and embarrasses her, but leaves behind these words as well; "You're cute"...
Hana ni Arashi
2011-01-24
Even though her body has unusual ability, Kunimi Riko is still (trying to be) a normal high school girl. One day, a guy suddenly came to see her. He is Tachibana Ran, the heir of the world leading super millionaire Tachibana family! A high tension romance between Ran, who suddenly proposed, and Riko, who turned him down.
Issho ni Kuraso (Yaoi)
2011-10-10
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
Yuujou Survival
2011-01-24
Hirasawa Asako really likes advertisement leaflets! Super rich young lady Kazuki Sakura moves to an all-girl high school which just happens to be in the same town in which Asako lives. Two completely incompatible people develop an intense but earnest battle of The Town vs Super Rich Young Lady! Can these two become good friends in the end?!
Aishi no Sweet Voice (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A young boy who has always hated his girlish voice meets a handsome and striking man with a captivating voice. They try to figure out their feelings while striving to realize their dreams in theater.
Aragau Netsujou (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
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 Sei is an accountant that helped the Takashiro family to keep their assets in place. He always has his way with the older twin of the Takashiro family, Mizuha. Mizuha has zero resistance towards the flaming passion that comes from Sei. Will they open their hearts to each other? The other twin, Yuuya, has been fending off perverts who are interested in Mizuha. But is his classmate, Tsuzuki, interested in Mizuha or him? What will happen to Yuuya’s unrequited love for Tsuzuki?
Boushiya Ellipsis
2011-01-27
Plot: Whatever Ozu Hayato was expecting when he went to his late grandfather's house for the reading of the last will and testament, it wasn't for his grandfather's old hat to fall on his head and allow him to see the ghost of a long-dead girl. Nor was it to inherit an entire office building, complete with a members-only hat shop. And who exactly is that man responsible for carrying out the terms of the will, and how does he know about the hat? And what's it all have to do with Hayato, anyway?
Damons
2011-01-27
Plot: Haight and Andrews are successful engineers working for a company on the verge of developing a history-making breakthrough on nanotechnology; however, when Haight discovers a new technology that will help people live better and cure a few diseases, Andrews decides to use this technology for military purposes. Aware of his intentions, Haight resigns from the company taking all the documents and research about his discovery with him. Andrews becomes angry at this and prepares a trap for Haight. Andrews and his five maniac sidekicks brutally torture Haight and kill his loved ones, then sever both his arms and leave him for dead.Luckily Haight is rescued by a mysterious doctor and his assistant. Both men are experimenting with the strange power of "The Zetsmos," which is the ability to control the ghost inside the body while one is still alive. Reports of people that had their limbs severed confirm that they can still "feel and move" their limbs even if they are not there, but with the Natural power of the Zetsmos, the body can assimilate any kind of materia and make it part of the body (such as wood, paper, water, metal, etc.) and recreate the limb that was gone.However, awakening the Zetsmos is a painful and dangerous process; the bearer has to put himself between life and death to awaken it. But Haight will stop at nothing to hunt down those that made his life a living hell, and he's determined to use the mysterious power to carry on his revenge.
Gokuaku Drop
2011-01-27
Plot: Nami has been friends with Ryouku since they were children. But ever since they watched a kiss scene on TV, Ryoku became a "kissing monster." After entering middle school, Nami is getting confused, wondering what kind of relationship she has with him.
Kaizoku Game (Yaoi)
2011-01-27
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: A continuation of the oneshot Kaizoku Game in Ousama Game that features the rest of Kuuron's pirate crew.Yuuki's older brother get caught at his pirate lover and got prisoned in the ship. In the time he is being supervised by a cook. All the meals prepared are untouched and the cook got angry since all the crew recognize his talent... And the problems all start when some people don't like the relation between them... what will happen... till they get a good ending?
Oguna - Opera Susanoh Sword of the Devil
2011-01-27
Plot: Once there was a legend of a sword. It is said that the sword of a rune god was sealed up in "Jagara-Mogara". When the spirits of Light, Water, and Earth come together, the seal will break, then the sword will be immortalised. That is the sword of Susanoh.Izumo, Kumaso, and Oguna, upon pursuing the sword of Susanoh, came to the nation of Jagara ruled by an Empress and her army of women. They got involved in the wars between Jagara and Amamikado, but what awaits them isn't the clash between two nations, but the darkness involved with the sword of Susanoh that everyone is seeking.
Specter
2011-01-27
Plot: Katsuya's life is turned upside down when he contracts a strange blood disease. On one hand, a doctor who is an old friend tells him to seek treatment immediately -- but then a strange man appears and tells him that the doctor will kill him. Who's telling the truth, and what exactly is this "Specter" he's infected with? And what could it possibly have to do with his dead father...?
Bleach dj - VOiD
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. Adorable illustrations with a cute story! Involves mostly Rukia and Ichigo, with some of the highschool students plus Kon.
Boku wa Kimi no Tori ni Naritai (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. Koyama Kei lost his mother when he was still in elementary school and never connected again with his distant, workaholic father. The only real light in his home life is his sister Moe: a bright college student who obviously adores him. But Kei has intimacy issues that even his sister can't pick up on.At 15 years old, Kei's never been in love, but he has sex with anyone who shows him interest. While he's in someone else's arms, he can forget the void in his own life.One day in late spring, Koyama discovers what's missing: a slightly spacey med-student named Fujii. Unfortunately, Fujii is his sister's boyfriend...
Byakuya Zaushi
2011-02-11
From Storm in Heaven:One volume of dark supernatural short stories. Living spirits, oni, death, and reincarnation are some themes in these creepy tales.
Fortune Fortune (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. 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...
Itazura Neko ni Goyoujin (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. Toshiya takes in his former teacher's unruly son, Tetsu, as a favor after Tetsu gets into some trouble with the mafia. Tetsu does everything he can to get Toshiya's attention, including having sex in his room, bringing home random guys, and molesting Toshiya every chance he gets.Meanwhile, Toshiya is gradually seduced by the store manager at work. The store manager and Tetsu fight it out through violence and more passive-aggressive techniques in hopes of getting Toshiya's affection---or his body, whatever.
Kamisama Onegai! (MITSUKI Kako)
2011-02-11
Life was a mundane chore for student council member Hasumi Ryou, until he picked up a charm on the floor. Suddenly a junior high-school student with bad grades appears in his room caling him Kami-sama(God-sama) and asks for help to pass her high school entrance exam. Not to mention that it doesn't make sense that his room changes into hers everyday after school, Ryou abandons all logic and decides to go with the flow, his heart touched by the earnest desire of the girl who wants to graduate to high school.
Koi Gokoro Gekokujou
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. From Shoujo Manga Maniac:Minori's childhood friend, Shin, has always been a crybaby and even though he's considered the charming prince of the school, Shin is still a crybaby in disguise! Minori consider him no more than a little brother, but is Shin's crybaby character his real character?
Love Trial (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. 1) AV BoysCollege student Kouta needs to make money fast! His family borrowed alot of money and ran off, leaving him with the debt. When his senpai Sonomura gets him a job as a gay AV actor, Kouta decides to only work until his debts are paid. But the money is really good, and working with Sonomura is getting more and more comfortable...2) My Love CastleMasaomi's father has gone on vacation with his lover and left Masaomi to manage his love hotel, something he has no experience at. With handsome manager Tsushima helping out with his "hands on" approach, things will be fine. Right?3) I Love You More Than I Can Imagine!!Keizou's family owns a liquor store and one day during a delivery he picks up a beautiful young student. Keizou's never been interested in guys before, but something about the high school boy sparks his imagination and now he can't get him out of his head! Will Keizou get a chance to make his dreams a reality?4) The One Who Loves You DeeplySex shop owner Miyatsuki knows there's something familiar about the beautiful young man who comes looking for a job. But the harder he tries to place Jyunta, the more it slips away from him, and each day is one closer to Jyunta taking on customers, an idea which bothers Miyatsuki alot.5) Me and My Beloved SenseiNagaoka has his dream job, being an assistant to his favorite mangaka, Chigaya Senri. But Chigaya seems to be a bit of a recluse and unusual - incorporating running and weight lifting into the daily lessons. But who is really doing the teaching? And why does a mangaka own a black bondage suit?6) The Courage I Get From Loving You?Isawa thought visiting the hot spring would be boring, but beautiful (underage) part-time worker Shitsuki catches his eye, and Isawa finds himself unable to resist the lure of the innocent student.7) Love TrialKousuke has spent three years in an unrequited love for his friend Sonokawa Yukihi. Without the courage to confess, Kousuke is afraid that they'll graduate without Yukihi ever knowing his feelings. But a class trip stay with aggressive upperclassmen, revealing clothing, and huddling in small spaces may make it impossible for Kousuke to keep his cool!8) Love Trial - After That-A beautiful sunny day brings out the beast in Kousuke.
Memai
2011-02-11
Series of 4 oneshots, the last 2 were found as extra of volume 3 of Menkui :1) Dizzy (Menkui)Koutarou's childhood friend Te-chan invites him to his home. Koutarou thinks it's weird since they haven't hung out together in years, but the carnage at Te-chan's home sends the boys running away together. Is Te-chan really bad? If so, why doesn't Koutarou leave him?2) Slow Starter3) Endless Gaze (Gyoshi no Hate) (first extra of volume 3 of Menkui)4) Muddy Stream (second extra of volume 3 of Menkui)Enji's dad beats him, and his friend Kogari wants to help him. When Enji meets a strange violent guy who wants to go to the Borderlands, a strange place rumored to be full of monsters, will Enji go with him? [B-U M]
Naruto dj - Dawn (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. Characters/Pairing: Kakashi x Iruka.
Renai Junkie (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. Renai JunkieHaruki was betrayed by his girlfriend Kiyuka and his best friend Ikeda. After retreating from them, he starts to become friends with Atsushi, one of the most popular guys in school. After a conversation with Atsushi, he realizes the mistakes he made. He reconciles with Ikeda and accepts his relationship with Kiyuka. Atsushi who eavesdropped on their conversation offers to take care of Haruki. They become very close and Haruki realizes that he's fallen in love with Atsushi. How will their relationship develop?ShadowArata and Yoshiki are childhood friends. Yoshiki had an accident when he was still a kid, his genitalia did not develop after that and he cannot get an erection or ejaculate. The two friends have feelings for each other but things get messy when they start to explore them...
The Man of Tango (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. Angie, though hailed as "The Man of Tango," had never truly felt the deep, fiery passion of Latin dance. That is, until he met Hiro, a man born from a Latin mother, who was under his Japanese grandfather's custody and now lives as a Japanese citizen. Now, a slow, seething desire begins to rock his body and soul! At first feeling a nostalgic familiarity toward the Latin dancer, Hiro finds himself drawn into the seductive beat of a Latin dance, opening his body and heart to the smoldering heat of his Tango partner.
Vivid Memories II: Things accidently left behind
2011-02-11
Collection of 3 short stories, the first two are Please save my earth related, but they are standalones and spoiler free:PSME-Things accidently left behind , PSME-BIRTH , Cibi-01 no YaYaYa! (Cibi, right, not Chibi).
Yajuu, Futari
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. Yukari and Haruhi are the same age while Ruka is 4 years younger and they are all childhood friends. The three of them get along well with each other, but unexpectedly Haruhi confesses his love to Yukari and the two begin dating. But, Ruka forcibly chases after Yukari causing her heart to wander between Haruhi and Ruka. Although she doesnâ??t want to break up with Haruhi who is nice to her, she canâ??t stop the heat that she feels when she is with Rukaâ?¦ The everyday peaceful life has turned into a continuation of storms!
Yakkai na Bokura (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. Sequel to Itaike na Bokura (chapters 5-6).Sou and Keigo, who were already best friends have recently becomes lovers. Sou loses patience with Keigo who refuses to make any progress on their love life at all. To make matters worse Keigo actually forgets to bring a birthday present to Sou's party...!?Also in this book, there's a side-story about Sou's dad. It's Mamoru's and Hiroki's high school story. (from bitter-sweet)
Yokubou Shounen (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. Consists of a collection of oneshots:1) A Desire Boy (Yokubou Shounen)Shinobu Uesugi lives with his mother and two sisters, lacking any kind of male role model. At the age of seven, his family moves into an apartment complex and becomes neighbors with Saguru Matsunae. Saguru soon becomes Shinobu's 'onii-san' that he goes to for advice throughout the years. Shinobu, now seventeen, is clueless about anything involving relationships or his own body and Saguru offers to teach him...2) Sawaki's CaseHideya Katsumata and Makoto Sawaki have been friends since entering high school, but Makoto has been hiding his true feelings towards his best friend for all that time. He believes his feelings will forever go unrequited as there's no way Hideya will ever fall in love with another man. When Makoto stumbles across Shinobu and Saguru (from the previous story) kissing, he starts to believe otherwise.3) Love SnatcherAfter getting fired from his job half Japanese Tanaka Tatsuaki drunkenly prays to the moon to take him away, and it does! He's been summoned to a land of shape-shifters to be the bride of Tigure, lord of the tigers. And he's expected to give birth?4) Love and Reticence (Ai to Chinmoku)Nearly silent ghost writer Kisa has fallen in love with a small out of the way diner and the delicious food there. But handsome owner-san wants more from Kisa than his patronage.5) Drowning in Love (Oboreru Kankei)Yoshino Keiichi's life has gotten a lot more interesting since single father Kayumi Takamasa and his two young children moved in next door. Keiichi's become a mother to the youngsters, but his relationship with their father is much more complex...
Warui Yatsu Demo Ii (Yaoi)
2011-03-03
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1. I Want to Be Naughty (Prequel)2. Waruiko Demo Ii? (Prequel)Despite the content of their relationship, the delinquent Towa Aikawa is still a "friend" of the Student Council President, Mikado Shirahane. But today, Towa gets to sleep-in at Mikado's house for the very first time! Could their relationship advance into "lovers" now...!?
Demon 72
2011-04-11
His name is Kuruto Kagemitsu -- a cute boy with a vengeance. The demon's name is Shuma. He was summoned, much to his surprise and likely chagrin, by that cute boy, and forced to be his servant. Their goal, one intrinsic and the other quite extrinsic, is to eliminate 71 of 72 of King Solomon's demons -- Shuma being the sole exception for obvious reasons -- who are supposedly controlled by one summoner. Kuruto will show his mother he can do it.
Aka Puro!!! - Akarui Sanshimai Project
2011-03-16
The Akei sisters are a happy go lucky sort of family and their lives are always filled with fun. The eldest, Hotaru, is a college student who is ditsy and is always in her own little world. The middle child, Hikari, is in junior high and her high energy keeps the family together. The youngest, Akari, is only in elementary school but she is the most mature one and is the voice of reason. The Akei family moves into a large condo complex where we see their simple and comedic lives.
All Around Type-Moon
2011-08-02
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.
Sainokami
2011-05-16
The colourful story of Aya, Hina, Kei, and their classmates, trying to figure out the mystery behind Risa's sudden disappearance. It all begins with the discovery that her disappearance haves some correlation to the online dating site called "Amore." Hina proposes that they should try out the site first-hand themselves, and upon doing so, they encounter something completely unexpected?!
Otokonoko wa Maid Fuku ga Osuki!?
2011-08-15
Nao, Yuki, Tomo and Rio are four brothers working as maids in their family's maid cafe Cherry Girls.
Nijiiro No Cinderella
2011-10-31
He wants his baby, so he'll make her his bride!To teacher Erin Lavelle, handsome billionaire Peter Ramsey was like a fairy-tale prince. But after two amazing days their affair was over. Peter had thought Erin was different until he discovered her secret.Then seven months later he finds her pregnant. Now there's only one way to ensure his unborn child's security...marriage. Erin's knight in shining armor has returned, this time demanding she be his bride!
Jigokuren - Love In The Hell
2011-10-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Rintaro Senkawa is a middle aged guy who got a little drunk one night and died. But that is just the beginning of this story as Rintaro finds himself most unexpectedly in Hell where he meets his guide, the devil Koyori. Can Rintaro take his situation seriously enough to repent for the sins of his former life, or will he face the favored weapon of Hell- the spiked iron club?