Kashimashi Meshi

The story of two school friends Maki and Yumi. Asai, a young professional photographer, notices Maki who is very talented in photography. He introduces his girlfriend, Sai, to her. Sai is also a photographer, but she's not motivated anymore… But when love interferes with their lives everything is in turmoil… Between abuse and feelings, prepare to dive in an unforgettable story.

Aoki Kaoru is a 26-year-old woman who has never had a boyfriend. Normally unattached and unmotivated in her own life, Kaoru decides to start up a nail salon as a side business in addition to her regular job as a medical clerk. Although having a severe adversity to physical touch, she is forced to confront that fear when she meets a man who can’t help but touch others.

In the Shibuyaku Maruyamachou series: Volume 1 - Shibuyaku Maruyamachou - Shibuya District, Maruyama Neighborhood: After School Itoi is being picked on by her classmates, but doesn't want to admit it to herself. She becomes closer to Ariyoshi when they are paired together to make costumes for a party and Ariyoshi takes her shopping in Shibuya. Will Ariyoshi be able to help her admit what's going on and come to terms with it? And is there something more between them than just friendship? A two-part story in a compilation volume by Okazaki Mari in which all the stories feature the Shibuya district. - Lililicious Volume 2 - Sakura Volume 3 - Rounin Gorou Volume 4 - Hyakka Ryouran - Wasurena Kusa - Adabana - Matsuri Ichiya

In 12 months you'll be invited into the life of a group of students who discover with joy and sadness the meaning of "Love."

Ery was living her ordinary, dull high school life until one day when she saw a guy in the park. Curiosity made her follow after him, and she reached a skating school. Unhesitatingly, she joins the school, but… Contains an unrelated story Summer Fairytales aka Summer's Fairy Tale (also included in Bathroom Guuwa as chapter 3).

From Shoujo Manga Maniac: Four dream-like short stories. Mari Okazaki can alter appearances like fun house mirrors at an amusement park. The short stories blossom to reveal a medley of surreal characters. The virtuoso stroke is like the thread that weave an exquisite lace of memories, tenderly reconstructing the ghost of a man… A woman tries to hold on to her lover in an unexpected way… Pierrot takes a hostage… A young couple meet a strange woman who seems to know them…

Three friends get together for an unfortunate occasion. Each of them is facing a difficult moment, between finished or complicated loves. But even if it is difficult and it seems to you that your heart is about to dry up, you can always find new light and hope if you reunite with people you love to eat rice together.

From ShoujoMagic: This is a story about a boxer who aspires to become a champion. One day as he is taking a walk he meets a woman… and then?

A poignant and intelligent collection of short stories linked to the progression of the seasons.: - **Soft Shell** (やわらかい殻, Yawarakai Kara): A hikikomori suddenly meets the woman who lived in her apartment until a year ago. - **Falling In Love With The Sky** (空に恋する, Sora ni Koisuru): The tale of a young woman who has found her soulmate. - **One Piece (The Dress)** (ワンピース): A university student is overjoyed when her first boyfriend buys her a one-piece dress. - **The Name Of Water** (水の名前, Mizu no Namae): A handmodel is troubled by her anonymity. - **Tough** (タフ): A graphic designer is stressed by her boyfriend's absence and lets her frustration out at work. - **Wind Grass Child** (風草子, Kazezoushi): Like its Biblical equivalent, Salome, this one-shot tells a tale of desire and obsession.

Minami Fujii is an employee at a high-powered advertising firm. She’s good at her job but finds herself torn between the pressure and expectations of her career and her attraction to two of her coworkers: the younger, arty Ishida, and the classy, put-together Ogiwara!