Chiisai Tomodachi

Nanao is a bodyguard who couldn't care less about the ins and outs of his daily routine… But when he's put in charge of training the eye-catching (and very young) new recruit Aoi, his sarcastic jabs are challenged by the cool precision of Aoi's commitment to the job… Will these two very different men become partners in work………and play? This Night's Everything pairs a beautiful orphan with a jaded assassin in the name of protecting a powerful public figure……… but it's the duo's private exploits that steal the spotlight! Can an old hand teach a trainee a few new tricks? Or will the truth about a shocking betrayal change the fates of both men forever?

Writer Hasegawa Mitsuru has been investigating a case that was rumored to be the work of vampires known as “Biters”. His childhood friend, Annaka Yuusei, a.k.a. Anna, warns him not to stick his head into where it doesn’t belong. (SPOILER) But the truth is, Anna is actually a Biter. Under the pretense of gathering information for his article, Mitsuru agrees to let Anna suck his blood. On top of that, he impulsively sleeps with Anna and experiences indescribable pleasure. In addition, there seems to be a secret about Mitsuru that he himself isn’t aware of…?

1-3) Shiranu wa Omae Bakari & Kare no Mizo Shiru (from Echochi Scans) Yoshikawa Taiki and Komiya Kazuyuki had sex once almost every week, but they were neither lovers nor friends. What started off as a drunken escapade back during a university get-together scaled into something bigger than either of them could have imagined. Though he wished for more, Kazuyuki felt that there was no hope for something deeper between the two of them, because Taiki was as straight as a ruler. For someone like Kazuyuki, who knew that his sexual orientation wasn't generally accepted by society, he planned to give up and stop whatever sexual relationship he had with Taiki. But what’s Taiki’s say in all this? 4-5) Dakara Kao mo Mitakunai & Nano ni Te wo Furarenai After getting dumped, Kataoka Takeru's best friend Yui confesses to him. But Takeru doesn't know how to cope with this situation. What will become of their friendship? 6) Otonari Kara Koi no Koto

- Hot Tub Dizziness / The Body Getting Dizzy Yoshinaga Suzumi looks like a pop idol but harbours a complex about his appearance. Then, by chance, he meets a man brimming with talent and self-confidence. One day when visiting the local public bathhouse, "Kusabane Hot Baths", Suzumi notices an exceptionally attractive attendant working there. For some unknown reason, Suzumi senses a searing, ill-mannered gaze from the attendant’s booth. Later, he finds out the man is the celebrated calligrapher Shisou Kusaba!  (From: Vatoto) - The Illness of Not Cooling Down / Can't Cool Down Souta and Haru are childhood friends. When Haru discusses attending university abroad, Souta is shocked. What about their promise in the bath when they were little? Did it not mean the same thing to Haru as Souta? - Extra: The Complicated Every Day Souta gets some advice about how to do "it".

The story of Kuramochi Family's Biter, Youjirou and the person that the branch family left in charge of him, Ooba Isshin. This is Smoky Nectar's spin-off, set two years after Renew.

Pairing: Kakashi x Hayate Gekkou Hayate’s previous mission was so dangerous that casualty was unavoidable, which lead to his poor teammate, Matsuba, sustaining severe injuries in his stead. Not the type who shows his emotion on his sleeves, his peers mistook his reserve that he’s just brushing away emotions, that he doesn’t care about the incident when the truth was just not so. Maybe, just maybe, someone out there will save him from spirally into the pit of despair…

1 - Shoga Hamu Mushi mo Sukisuki Two to three times a week, a boy visits the bookstore on his way back from school. Over there, he reads books about folklore and myths on his hometown. But, he also goes there to sneak a peek at a mysterious person. Just who is he? 2 - Tsumamigui no Iiwake (Excuses for Snatching) After the events in Shoga Hamu Mushi mo Sukisuki, Asahina followed Sano home to observe him while he’s working. Guess Sano never knew how innocent Asahina could be… 6 - Gozen Yoji, Sasayaku You ni (Whispering at 4am) One day, Souichirou met a mysterious guy at bar he frequents. The first thing that guy told him was, “You look like you’re about to die”. Souichirou, however, did not find that the least bit amusing and brushed it off easily. Until his first encounter with danger and then everything started to spiral out of control… 7 - Rakka Koibumi (Falling Love Letters) Isa is sick and tired of confronting his tenant, Hasegawa-san who is an author, to pick up after himself and pay his rent. With the second last of his tenant leaving, Isa’s suddenly stuck with a dilemma on whether or not to continue renting the place out or sell it. But, a visit to a local bookstore maybe change his perspective and bring more excitement to his mundane daily life…

Sunohara, who is not doing well at work, meets a boy at a park during a break. Creatures overflowing in the city if you look closely. Return to your childhood, start observing the creatures in the city!

Why do you bear no grudge towards me? Why do you like me? I know how you feel about me, yet I pretend not to notice… Kyosumi, an up-and-coming photographer lives with his late best friend's younger brother, Hibari. He looks after Hibari as he feels responsible for the death of his best friend as well as colleague. Kyosumi has sworn an oath to be Hibari's family, after he had lost his only blood relative. I took your loved one away from you. However, Hibari has feelings for Kyosumi which he cannot tell him about…?

Following the events of Kono Yoru no Subete, Nanao and Aoi managed to find a temporary refuge with help from one of Nanao’s contacts. A sparring session to reveal one’s inner thoughts. Will our heroes finally attain their hearts’ desires?