Haru wo Daiteita

Iwaki Kyousuke and Katou Yoji are two hugely popular adult film stars looking for a way out of the industry. Their chance arrives when they're both invited to audition for a new erotic film. Imagine their surprise when the director decides the only way for him to choose who will get the coveted lead role is for them to perform one of the film's love scenes on the spot—with each other! Things get even crazier when Katou decides to take drastic measures to ensure he can continue seeing Iwaki after film production wraps. How will Iwaki respond to Katou's impulsive act?

A talented young Japanese chef deals with working for the father of the only chef who always gets the best of him. But what are they going to do as this rivalry develops into something else? There are two extra at the end of each volume. Volume 1 extra is called A Man You Can't Resist. Volume 2's is an extra from Boku no Koe, My Changeable Voice.

The role of 'Nobunaga' was offered to Katou Youji to perform under Mochimune's direction. However Iwaki-san has just finished playing the same role for a taiga drama. Will Katou accept to jump into the successful vagon of his partner's drama? One day Katou meets accidentally Sawa-san but her personality has changed and Katou suspects of her intentions. On the other hand, Iwaki-san meets Yuukihito which is Sawa-san's lover just to found out that Yuukihito left Sawa-san's side and works as AD. What could be the outcome of this separation? ALIVE V.1 * Love Tanker * Times Share * Violence Lyric (Part 1, 2) ALIVE V.2 * Tender Greens (Part 1, 2, 3, 4) * Extra: The Secret of Harmony (Libre Premium 2014) ALIVE V.3 * Iwaki Making * Katou Method * Companion Plant (Part 1, 2, 3) ALIVE V.4 * Silent Area (Part 1, 2) * Sensitive Age * Urban Safari (Part 1, 2) ALIVE V.5 * Tree rings (Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) ALIVE V.6 * Special Appearance * Sakura Compass * Chaos Simulator * Toko Haru * Akiutafu Haru wo Daiteita Afterward 100 years later from that day... Kato Ibuki, who abandoned the position of the elite Air Self-Defense Force Lieutenant and volunteered as a space pioneer of JASA, will take a 7-day selection test in a closed space. While working on a task with Kaguya, an AI robot he met there, Katou came into contact with the feeling of "loneliness" in him and gradually became unable to leave it alone. (from Summer Cicada) Also includes "Spare Key Requirements", telling from the perspective of Katou's nephew and actor Yousuke, who belongs to Iwaki's company.

When a Man Loves a Man series: 1) When a Man Loves a Man (1 Volume) Story of several guys working in host clubs. Professional rivalry, mistaken identities, unrequited love, and jealousy test Shinkawa's and Takaaki's friendship on a semi-regular basis. But when Iwaki Kyousuke, Takaaki's old flame and mentor, returns to seduce Shinkawa away to a new host club, will Takaaki be able to persuade Shinkawa to stay, or will his devotion to Iwaki cause him to lose Shinkawa's partnership? 2) Last Waltz (2 Volumes) At the end of When a Man Loves a Man, Shinkawa had rejected Iwaki's invitation to become the number one host at his new club. But now the rivalry between Schnapps and the Rusty Nail is heating up. Schnapps has hired a new host, Ishii, who is stealing all the other hosts' clients away. What could his motive be? Is Shinkawa right in suspecting that Ishii is somehow working for Iwaki? But when Shinkawa shares his suspicions with Takaaki, why is he so quick to defend Iwaki? How could he still love the guy that abandoned him to start his own club? How can Shinkawa make Takaaki look at him the way he looks at Iwaki? 3) Nightcap (1 Volume) Flashback showing how Takaaki and Iwaki met and then why the cruel Iwaki abandoned the kid after let him become bisex. Iwaki has been a gigolo for 8 years. When he meets Kato, a homeless kid sleeping against his car on the streets, his fancy is struck. When he finds that Kato is looking to become a gigolo, he gives him money to help him clean up to get the job, just because he's interested. Will he lose his love for women in exchange for his love for Kato? 4) Irokoi (3 Volumes) Follows the star-crossed love relationships of four hosts, Takaaki, Iwaki, Shinkawa and Kenzaki. Interesting story and well-developed characters, but you should probably read the preceeding three When a Man Loves a Man series to understand the backstory. 5) U:V (2 Volumes) The final arc of the series on the four hosts and their relationship. Iwaki introduced his nephew, Ozaki Kazuomi, to both Takaaki and Shinkawa; Takaaki is to train Kazuomi before being passed over to Shinkawa. However, Shinkawa still has doubts about Takaaki's feelings for Iwaki; has Takaaki really put his feelings for Iwaki behind him? What about Kenzaki, who has such love and passion for Shinkawa that he's willing to do anything for him?

1: Ore wa Kawaii Otouto to (オレはかわいい弟と) by Takaku Shouko 2: Iiwakenante Zenbu Uso (いいわけなんて全部ウソ/ Nothing About This is "Okay") by Kojima Lalako 3: Kiss Ariki by Nitta Youka 4: Hito wo Norowaba Ana Futatsu (人を呪わば穴二つ) by Kitazawa Kyou 5: Namida Hanamizu Gusyogusyo Danshi (涙 はなみずぐしょぐしょ男子) by Nekota Yonezou 6: Shouben-Kozou ni Oshioki! (小便小僧におしおき!) by Sakurai Ryou 7: Uchi no Pochi Iremasen ka? (うちのポチ挿れませんか？) by Yamaomi 8: Geko to Ubawami (下戸とうわばみ) by Touno Umi 9: Shokushu to Dennou Shounen (触手と電脳少年) by Taki Hajime 10: Fuka (孵化) by Hashiba Mizu 11: Aizou (愛憎/ Partial) by Tamaquis Wren 12: Yoru wo Nigeru (夜を逃げる) by Zaria Ranmaru Afraid of the dark and afraid of attachments, Haru has emotional scars from childhood trauma. When his relationship with Hugo starts to turn into something more than just sex, Haru is conflicted. Also in Nemuri Otoko to Koi Otoko

This collection of stories explores different types of exclusion and isolation. Ever since his father died saving him, Asano has associated his father's white ashes with purity and cleanliness. Unfortunately, for his dark-complected cousin Izuru, Asano's neurosis prevents them from being close. Will Asano learn to overcome his distaste for things that are not pure white for Izuru's sake? Includes three other stories.

Magira Yuri is a gambler with an international reputation for success. His frosty blonde hair and piercing amber eyes have earned him the nickname "Casino Lily" by his legion of fans. The world is his oyster until he travels to a famous Las Vegas casino, where he meets the handsome owner, Anthony Monte Carlo. Now Magira must master a new game, one of cat and mouse, where the winner takes all: including the body and heart of his opponent!

A lifelong dream of fame and fortune has been the driving force of Wataru Jouchi's entire life. Now, after much self-doubt, he's decided to fulfill his destiny and become a voice actor for anime videos. At first, he is thrilled to discover that his long-lost friend, Renji Kazama, is considered a top star in the industry. But Kazama does not seem at all pleased about their unexpected reunion. Biblos (pub 2004) never published volume 2. Libre republished volume 1 along with publishing volume 2.

Haruhiko and Kenichi are 17 year old high school delinquents who are inseperable best friends. They've a reputation around Shibuya for being guys you don't want to mess with. Lately, Haruhiko has been fustrated, getting into more fights than usual, insulting women, and ditching Kenichi. Haruhiko can't admit his problem and Kenichi is at a loss for what to do, and soon things spiral out of control. Can their friendship survive? Or will it change forever? This manga is about a couple of 17 year old guys and is set in Tokyo’s Shibuya expensive neighborhood. They have been doing everything together ever since middle school, where they became best friends. But Haruhiko cannot stand female company anymore and begins to insult them at the place they are used to going. No need to tell that they take it pretty badly and tend to get a tiny bit furious. Kenichi tries to calm things down though. The fact is that Haruhiko has something bothering himself and he cannot let Kenichi knowing about that… (from Daily Manga) This manga includes two oneshots: "Tight Rope Walker" A story involving a hair stylist

Atsushi and his friend Ayumi decide to join forces in order to make Atsuchi's big brother Takashi quit being a groupie. This manga includes a oneshot called, "Love Romance."