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Keiyaki No Ki
2011-11-13
Published as the Hitobito Series (???????):- The Keyaki Tree (???)- The White Rocking Horse (????)- The Reunion (??)- My Brother’s Life (?????)- The Umbrella (??)- At the Art Gallery (?????)- Through the Forest (?????)- His Hometown (????)
Gestalt
2011-12-02
Father Olivier of the Order of Vasaria is having a religious crisis and has decided to seek out the evil beast god G (whose name we cannot speak), who is rumoured to be able to grant wishes. Along his journey, he meets a mysterious girl called Ohri, who claims to be a sorceress from G's island, who is returning home. Since they were both heading for the same place, they decided to journey together. However, Father Messiah of the Order of Vasaria is infuriated that Olivier has left the Order to seek out an evil god. And he has swallowed his pride to engage the services of Suzu, a Dark Elf, to capture Olivier and return him to the Order. "Gestalt" is a German word and means "shape."
Prince no Koi
2011-12-14
Mandy lives a peaceful life with her parents and her adopted son Josh, the child of her best friend who died 3 years ago. However her quiet life is jeopardized when a man suddenly visits her. This refined and dignified man is the 2nd prince of Castile, Prince Stephen! Josh's father, who was the crown prince of the Kingdom of Castile had passed away, and the prince claims Josh is the rightful heir to the throne. "I'll never hand over my son!" Standing by her promise to her friend, Mandy decides to do everything in her power to stop the prince.
Rainy Days Sunny Days
2012-01-09
The third installment of the series in Yuri Hime as the vice-president continues to explore her feelings and move ever closer to the president.Â
Ore No Imouto Ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai Dj - My Angel Ayase Ga Konna Ni Kawaii.
2012-01-21
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Featuring Ayase as the main heroine.
Naruto dj - Morning Moon (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. not found...
Duction Man
2012-05-30
Ogi Juugo has forsaken the entertainment industry ever since it caused the death of his family. However, fate had different plans. After proposing to his girlfriend and being shot down, he realizes that his girlfriend is actually a model. Acting on his love for her he decides that it is time to return to the industry.
Ore Ga Heroine O Tasukesugite Sekai Ga Little Mokushiroku!?
2012-08-05
From MangaHelpers:Namidare Rekka has a very unusual birthright. After his 16th birthday, he will be drawn into many different stories. Each story has a heroine, and each story depends on him to be the hero. On his first day of high school, a strange uniformed girl that only he can see shows up. She claims to be from the future, and claims that his rescuing of many heroines is going to cause serious trouble for the future.It's not long after this encounter that his troubles begin. His childhood friend Satsuki invites him somewhere, possibly to confess her feelings for him. However, before she can, she's kidnapped! Rekka wants desperately to help her, but he finds himself being tossed into various sci-fi and fantasy worlds, each with their own heroines in trouble. Will he be able to get back to Satsuki? Will he be able to save all the others? How can he really tell the consequences of his well-meaning actions? [tethysdust]
Balance Policy (Yoshitomi Akihito)
2013-01-16
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Balance Policy is about Masaomi, a young boy who is trying to restore his friendship with Kenji-kun, a boy who has been changed in an unspecified manner into a girl with newest science technology in order to help maintain the human population after some kind of fertility failure worldwide resulting in the birth of few girl babies.From TS Anthology Change H!
12 Beast
2013-02-21
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From the creator of Monster Musume comes a New Age Cup one-shot entry, 12 Beast! Join Eita on an epic mini-adventure to save the Lizard Tribe from... whatever the hell that thing is...
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha - Forever With You (Doujinshi)
2013-12-16
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The theme of this NanoFate anthology is "wedding". The concept behind each story is related to weddings (for example: engagement, wedding ceremony, newly married life, rings, wedding dresses, etc.). as a result, I think you'll enjoy reading about Nanoha and Fate's happiness.
Fate/Zero dj - Secret Garden of the King (Yaoi)
2014-10-08
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: Kirei x Gilgamesh
Nemu is Drunk - Hidoku Shinaide dj (Yaoi)
2015-02-06
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Already included in "Hidoku Shinaide" on Mangago
Yorimichi :RE
2015-02-23
Suzuki Temari's rework of the same title one shot released in 2013. A different story, a different setting, yet still the same childhood friends. How will Kae and Kousuke's story evolved this time?
Demon Assassins
2015-03-05
Mikoto Rikudou, your average Secondary School kid, lives an ordinary life and doesn't think much about the unexplained appearances of figures called "demons" in the city. This is all turned upside-down when he finds the most timid girl in class is one of them, he is caught in the middle of a battle between these creatures and ends up becoming one himself… only to be told he will have to kill other people using his new powers or lose his own life instead.
After School Nightmare
2011-01-14
"Sensei, is this a boy or a girl?""Do you want to know?"Ichijo Mashiro and fellow classmates are enlisted in a mysterious weekly class that takes the form of a shared nightmare. Like most teenagers, Mashiro has a secret.. he's neither fully male nor female!So far, Mashiro's been able to live life as a boy, but all this changes when he's informed of a new class he 'must' partake in order to graduate from his elite preparatory school. To pass, he must find the key and the one way to find it is to enter into a nightmare world, where his body and soul are put at the mercy of the worst kind of enemies -- other school students, who are battling to find the key.From renowned author Mizushiro Setona, comes a riveting epic mystery that lies between the students, that will have you engrossed from one page to the next. Happiness, sadness, blood and tears will all be shown, but which one leads to an ending? Take the next step into the world of After School Nightmare!From Go! Comi:Like most teenagers, Mashiro Ichijo has a secret. But Mashiro’s secret is that he’s neither fully male nor female! So far, Mashiro’s been able to live his life as a boy, but all this changes when he’s informed of a new class he must take in order to graduate from his elite prep school. To pass, he must find the “Keyâ€â€¦and the only way to find it is to enter into a nightmare world where his body and soul are put at the mercy of the worst kind of enemies: his classmates!
Alien Nine
2011-01-14
The girls have finally graduated 6th grade and are now in Junior High… but are they really prepared for the challenges that await them? There's a new girl in town and she seems to be hosting an entirely different kind of alien… is she a new ally, or will she be the Earth's latest threat?
Asagiri No Miko
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Yuzu would very much like to be a regular girl, but unfortunately for her, she and her sisters are miko priestesses at the Asagiri Shrine, and their role is to keep the spirit world in balance.
Sweet Home (kayama Yumi) (Yaoi)
2011-11-08
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Katsuhiko and Youji enjoyed their life of living together. Suddenly, Youta, Youji’s son, came to visit and stayed with them. Katsuhiko’s not happy about it at first; then eventually he saw himself through Youta, a child who’s grieved over his parents’ divorce…Besides the main story, this book also enclosed two stories about Katsuhiko’s past relationship with other men.
Corpse Party Blood Covered
2011-01-14
Plot: It's about a group of high school friends in Kisaragi Academy. Kisaragi Academy was built on the grounds of Tenshin Elementary School, which was demolished after a string of disappearances and gruesome murders. After a mysterious earthquake, the students find themselves trapped in an alternate reality Tenshin Elementary School, where the murders of others trapped before them have continued unabated...
Ezakike e Youkoso (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. To fulfill their life long dream, Ezakike Shuu's parents left for Africa, leaving him in charge of his younger brothers. However, growing up without parents' guidance, the Ezakike brothers are often ill-treated and looked down upon. In order to protect his brothers, Shuu devotes his life to raise them filled with happy memories. However, a fated meeting with his new homeroom teacher would turn his life upside down...(Source: Bliss)
Fujoshi Kanojo
2011-01-14
Plot: A (popular?) blog-turned-novel-turned-manga. Fujoshi Kanojo is the story of your average college student, Mutou Taiga, who falls in love at first sight with Ameya Yuiko, a senior at his part-time job. He bravely confesses to her and succeeds in starting a relationship. However, Yuiko tells him that she's a "fujoshi." Clueless to what it meant, Taiga assures her that he's okay with that, not knowing it would drag him into a romance of roller-coaster twists and turns.If you don't know what "fujoshi" means, then you must not have watched Lucky Star. Or Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Written as "rotten woman" in kanji, it's slang that refers to a girl who is very enthusiastic about comics featuring male homoeroticism (definition thanks to WWWJDIC). In simpler words, female yaoi fans.
My Heart is Beating
2011-02-08
Plot: 17 year old exemplary student BAE Sugu loves swimsuits. His passion towards swimsuits is pure and genuine, but is often misunderstood. One day, when Sugu was secretly taking pictures of the pool, he was caught by his homeroom teacher who forces him into something ridiculous.
Hana No Asukagumi!
2011-01-14
The story of Kuraku Asuka, a tough junior high student who gets involved with the gang scene in the Kabuki Chou Ichibangai, a rough area of Tokyo. (from Lililicious)
Keep Your Heart Closed
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. It is a story of two cousins who fall in love but one of them is shy and unsure of their relationship. Between them they work out what seems best
Konna Nekomimi, Suki Desu Ka? (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Liquid Passion:1) Do you like cat ears like these?Midori and Satoshi are students at Kuromori Academy, a magic school. They've been together since childhood, and when Satoshi decided to study magic, Midori followed him even though he doesn't real
Kyou, Koi Wo Hajimemasu
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. Tsubaki is a girl who loves making her younger sister's hair pretty every morning, but she doesn't think that kind of style suits herself! The day of her High School Beginning Ceremony, after she failed in being the top student (who usually makes the ceremony speech), she finds herself sitting next to the actual top student of the first years, the worst, rudest guy ever, Kyouta. She ends up cutting his hair on purpose because of the awful things he says to her. Kyouta demands that Tsubaki pays him back with her body, but Tsubaki fixes his hair instead--making it even shorter!After that, Kyouta unexpectedly kisses Tsubaki and swears that he'll take away all her firsts.
Momonchi
2011-01-14
Okumoto Momo is a first year student at an art school living on her own although she is close to her family. She is studying art to follow inthe footsteps of her father, who left his wife and three children (Momo is the youngest) some years back. One day her mother summons her and her siblings home to say that their father has resurfaced, sending divorce papers to their mother. It is a bit of a surprise, but he has been gone a long time and everyone is used to it.
Oumagadoki Doubutsuen
2011-01-14
Plot: Aoi Hana is a normal female high school student, though she is extremely clumsy and thus tagged as good-for-nothing. But Hana wants to change herself and decides that finding a part time job would be taking the first step in that direction. Being an animal lover, Hana's job of dreams is encountering animals day-to-day and taking care of them - the zoo sounds like the perfect place for that. So when she happens to see a job offer from a local animal park it's settled she'll attend a job interview.When Hana arrives at the zoo everything seems just fine. The "Oumagadoki Zoo" might be going south but altogether it's your regular animal park. Just a very normal zoo, one might think. But that is only until Hana gets to meet the zoo director...
Saint Dragon Girl
2018-06-09
Plot: Momoka Sendou (nicknamed 'Dragon Girl'/) and Ryuga Kou are childhood friends. Momoka is a martial artist, and Ryuga is a Chinese magic master who banishes demons. In order to increase his power, Ryuga calls on the spirit of a dragon to possess him, but the spirit enters Momoka instead. Now the two must unite forces and fight demons together!
Saint Dragon Girl Miracle
2016-09-18
From StarryHeaven:Anjuu Sendou is a nice girl who just started her first year in the Seiryuu Academy Middle School. She is currently living away from home as a boarding student with her pet named Lime. Her father is a sorcerer and her mother is an expert in chinese kenpo. They are both famous, especially her mother who is called Dragon Momoka. Because of her mother’s fame the executive committee wants Anjuu to join the student council. But the council’s president thinks that she is a weak girl, so to prove him wrong she decides to catch the school thief. But when things get harder, she wishes to become stronger. So her pet suddenly transforms into a small child with wings (it can’t transform into a dragon yet, because it’s only a child) and tells her about her power. During a second assault from the thief, Anjuu, with the help of Lime, transforms into a new Saint Dragon Girl, defeating the enemies and becoming the school’s protector. Will the student council’s members find out the true identity of the “warrior” girl? Will Anjuu be able to keep her secret?
School Shock Manhua
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. School Shock takes place in the year 2017, and a new generation arms race has begun. Shun Hao Xuan is a normal teenager that plans on simply living with no real goals. That all changes one day when he’s taken hostage by insurgents. He is the first one chosen to be executed, but he is miraculously saved by a beautiful girl in strange battle armor. XX AD, a new generation of arms race is beginning. "Vanguards" are the new type of weapons being used on the battlefield. Liu Li is a Vanguard that is about to retire. In her last 380 days she receives her final mission...
Shade: The Other Side Of Light Manhwa
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. Hyung Gee is an ordinary high student, but is unaware of the power he holds called “Shade”. His encounter with Soy completely changes his life around, as the hidden powers within him awakens, causing Soy and her Shade to lose their lives. Unaware of the mystery behind “Shade” and the role of a “Shade Magician”, Hyung Gee decides to join ‘School’, which is an organization that does research on “Shade Magicians”. Although Hyung Gee joined to find out more about his powers and his parents (who are currently missing), little does he know that this was all a plot from the School to get him to join.By Hidoi~! Translators
Shiroi Gekkou
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. Shiroi Gekkou is a simple boy who grew up in the mountains. He travels to the city with the duty to protect Hikaru from perverted, twisted guys who all try to do the same thing - get into Hikaru's panties. Then again, Shiroi wants to, too...
Strawberry Kiss
2011-01-14
Plot: "Even though he's this close, I can't reach him at all." A popular male model, Nashiro's parents died and he was passed around from relative to relative until he arrived on the doorsteps of Mitsuki's home. Entranced by his smile, Mitsuki has always been in love with him. However, he's well-known for dating beautiful women, and she doesn't feel up to par with these girls. Will she ever be able to make him look at her?--Akaboshi Mitsuki is a normal high school girl who wakes up, goes to school, the usual, except she lives with the guy she loves, Kurosawa Nashiro, who is a popular model. Kurosawa Nashiro has lived with the Akaboshi for two years now because of his parents death. Since they live together Mitsuki decides to give Nashiro a bowl of strawberries every day. Kurosawa Nashiro is nice and popular but when Mitsuki confesses to Kurosawa Nashiro the look on his face might change!!!!!!
The Little Mermaid
2011-01-14
[From Lililicious]:The Little Mermaid is a yuri version of the fairy tale by the same name. It's an illustrated text story.
Toraneko Folklore
2011-01-14
Plot: All through middle school, Touto was the tough kid that people either fought, feared, or avoided. Resolving that his high school life will be different, he studied hard and entered a prestigious high school. Despite his harsh demeanor and odd behavior, he manages to make two friends right off the bat, two hopeful students who are also trying to recreate themselves. Timid Miyakoe, who is interested in the occult, was always overlooked in middle school, and she wants her presence to matter in high school. Chubby Yuta wants to erase his school history of being constantly bullied.Everything is going well until Miyakoe disappears while investigating a scary school myth. Going after her, Yuta and Touto encounter a dangerous cellphone monster! When all seems lost, Touto's cellphone-strap good-luck charm comes to life to give him the strength to defend his new friends. It seems that Touto's high school life is going to be much stranger than he could have ever imagined!
beyong my touch
2011-02-11
From DMP:At his classmate Mamoru Takayama's funeral, Mizuno runs into boy of the hour--Takayama! Takayama is apparently unable to rest in peace because he has a lingering attachment to this world. His unfinished business is to steal Mizuno's lips! Will ghost Takayama's wish be fulfilled!? Also featured in this volume is an epilogue of the story plus a bonus romance story entitled "Gift."
Garasu no Suna (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. From Blissful Sin: After his brother�s death, Aki is summoned to Arabia by his brother�s ex-lover, Prince Shairul. Told he must be compensated for his brother�s sins, Aki realizes there was more to love affair then revealed. Despite his situation, Aki can�t help but feel captivated by Prince Shairul eyes�
Gundam Wing: Blind Target
2011-02-11
After the war that took place in A.C. 195, each of the protagonists have gone on with their lives, and the gundams put into retirement. As the peace alliance with the colonies push through, a new menace threatens to shatter the peace, and the five gundam pilots are forced into action once again.Blind Target is originally a radio drama that got translated into manga. It is one of the possible events that took place between the series itself and the OVA, Endless Waltz.Other manga titles that also delve into the possible events between the series and the OVA are Battlefield of Pacifists and Ground Zero. All three remain unrelated to one another. Sidestory of Gundam Wing
Waltz with a Black Cat (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. Hirose is mad. Once again his boyfriend Matsui has cheated on him, with the sorry excuse of: "Sometimes I wanna see a girl's boobs more than a guy's d*ck."Crying at a nearby shrine, Hirose curses Matsui... And the next day, outside Matsui's apartment, he finds a black cat with a scar just like Matsui! And Matsui seems to have disappeared...
Okujou Hime
2011-02-18
Plot: Mayu and Nobu have been best friends ever since they were kids, always the best buddies. Along with them is the other childhood friend, introverted Yuiko who always has been some sort of damsel who the boys have always helped. Upon entering high school the trio meet the daughter of the chairman, the student council president nicknamed "The Rooftop Princess" and who is considered a perfect girl in every sense. Yuiko gets into trouble with a skirt chaser and the Rooftop Princess helps her out without asking anything in return, Yuiko quickly develops a strong admiration for the princess and from that point on Mayu will also admire the Princess but in a completely different way than Yuiko. These 4 people will be the center of a lovely high school romance drama.
87 Clockers
2011-09-26
Ichinose, a violin music student, is coming towards a crossroads in his life. He has to decide what to do with his future, but he doesn't feel pulled towards any one particular dream. In the absence of any ambition, he decides to work alongside his mother, who is a piano teacher, and teach violin. But one night, he sees a pretty, sad girl standing barefoot outside an apartment. A little investigation shows that she seems to share the apartment with a cat and a mysterious guy called Mike. Will meeting her be the trigger that can change his dull life?New series from Ninomiya Tomoko known for Nodame Cantabile.
Ao Haru Ride
2011-05-06
Yoshioka Futaba has a few reasons why she wants to "reset" her image and life as a new high-school student. Because she's cute, she was ostracized by her female friends in junior high, and because of a misunderstanding, she couldn't get her feeling across to the one boy she has always liked, Tanaka-kun.Now in high school, she is determined to be as unladylike as possible so that her friends won't be jealous of her. While living her life this way contentedly, she meets Tanaka-kun again, but he now goes under the name of Mabuchi Kou. He tells her that he felt the same way as she did when they were younger, but now things can never be the same again. Will Futaba be able to continue her love that never even started from three years ago?
Toukyou Lastochika
2011-05-25
Plot: "Next year, I wonder if I could see this scenery again." Maid of service, Tsumura Hana, and the young head of viscount family, Arima Mitsuyuki, had different birth and status. Meiji era distinct status romance, at end of Meiji era there was one love.In Meiji year 43 (1910), ended the civilization and begin the westernization in capital city, Tokyo. Losing her mother and carring the young little brother, Tsumura Hana begin to serve viscount Arima family. By meeting the head of Arima family, Arima Mitsuyuki, it will alters Hana's fate dramatically. At the change of era, Hana's life will be tossed around...
Tsuki To Mizuumi
2011-09-30
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.
Bokura No Himitsu O Kyouyuu Shiyou Ka
2011-07-26
From Intercross:Yuka goes to Ikimonogakari's room to ask them to solve her love problem, but unfortunately, they couldn't help her. To make her feel better, the people in the club gives her a piece of candy. Yuka eats it, and she suddenly gets cat ears and a tail! What happened to her? Will she ever go back to normal?[T/N: Ikimonogakari literally means "(person) in charge of living beings]2. Colorful Shounen to Monochrome na AtashiNaoki and Kiyo have known each other for a long time because they live in the same apartment complex. One Valentine's Day, Kiyo gave Naoki a chocolate cake, but Naoki threw it away and laughed it off. Because of that, Kiyo doesn't make sweets anymore! Because Naoki's dad is Kiyo's dad's boss and they are going on a trip, Kiyo has to make food for Naoki. Will Kiyo re-live the trauma of the past?3. Kaibutsu-kun ni Rei4. Itoshi no Himeko-chanAnri, who is usually bad at handling boys, is asked out by the school's most attractive guy, Takuma! This is so she can gradually get used to guys, however, does Takuma have another agenda in play? What is going to happen between the two?5. Shiro no Kiseki
Mahoutsukai No Neko
2011-11-01
Rio is a 14 year old boy with no particular special traits, except his burning love for books. He’s awkward and considered odd at best by his peers. Rio also has a twin brother, Mao. Although they look alike, they couldn’t be more different. Mao is good at everything, popular, and has future plans to have a big, happy family. Despite their differences, the brothers are close.One day, when Rio attempts to retrieve a cat that wandered into the street, he is hit by a car right in front of his brother’s eyes. Everything fades to black. In the darkness, a voice offers a choice: to live or to die. Fading rapidly, Rio gives the obvious answer: to live! Turns out this was quite the loaded proposition.Rio awakens in a world filled with foreigners and strange animals he’s never seen before. That’s not the only odd thing–Rio now has the form of a black cat! He quickly learns cats are revered in this world because of their special role as familiars of wizards.
Meeting You (Yaoi)
2011-12-10
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1-2+Extra) Meeting YouWhen Tooru confessed his love to classmate Himeshiro, he wasnâ??t expecting violins to start up in the background or the clouds in the sky to part. He was expecting a simple yes or no answer. But instead of a simple reply, Himeshiro decides to tease Tooru and sets up various trails of love he must complete to prove his affection! Will Tooru get fed up with these weird conditions and humiliating acts? Or will Himeshiro get serious?3) How to Find a Gentle KissAfter Senken's best friend Sakuma kisses him in the last days of their university years, Sakuma disappears for3 years. Senken now has a job working in a company but still wonders what happened to his friend. What happens when he finally appears?4) Mornings at the Bus StopOne day Machida misses his morning bus to work. It leads to a meeting with the alluring man Touhon. From now on Machida is always missing his bus--on purpose! Don't Rush Love (Sequel)
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: Bande Dessinee
2011-12-11
The main story takes place in U.C. 0096, three years after the events of Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack.
Grey Is
2012-01-06
Betrayed by the ones he cherished most, and after graduating from high school with a series of heart-breaks; Black left his home and lived away with a friend of his dad’s. In the greyscale life he lived, he longed for nothing but the end of his life, until a a person from the past crashes out of nowhere to re-add the contrast Black needs.