Hakka Shoujo
95
Fumi Koito used to be raised by an old housekeeper named Hatoko Natsuyaki. He would call her "Peppermint Nanny" because she would eat all his leftover peppermint candy drops—which he hates to eat—then breathe into his nose because he likes the smell. Now Fumi is in his mid-20's and living on his own as a cram school teacher. One day a little girl no more than nine years old shows up at his house. It turns out she is his old nanny who misses cooking and tending to his every need but because she is pushing past eighty and has grown too frail, she drank a mysterious bottle of medicine to regain her youth and accidentally drank too much. Thus begins their new life together, with the reader frequently left guessing who is taking care of whom.
Anechuu! Dekiai Monzetsu Minako-san
95
Minako's Sewazuki is sunk all wish the reintegration of his brother, Yu-kun of neat withdrawal, also rouse his brother this way and that.
Paradise Lost
95
A few years ago, when walking home from his usual late-night hang-out in Shibuya, Kouta stumbled on a street-fight. A ragged-looking ice-cream vendor, with the company of a foreign young man, when cornered by thugs, managed to knock them out as easily as swatting flies. As time flew by, Kouta made friends with these peculiar men. But even so until now, he remains clueless of who they really are, where they came from and what lies behind their relationship and their hidden pasts... (Source: MU)
Flower’s Marking
94
When Kunuyoshi was on his way home, he saw honour student, Ikeda, in the river looking for his notebook. Then, the girl who picked up the notebook, Murozono appears and she has come to know about the 'murder-plans' written in it… (Source: Ochibichan Scans) Namae no Nai Kyaku (Nameless Guest)
Marriage Without Love
94
They had shared a beautiful affair. Then Briony had learned the shattering truth. Although she had been deeply in love with Kieron, a reporter then, he had wanted her only for a newspaper scoop. It was painfully ironic to Briony that his calculated lovemaking should have resulted in such a beautiful baby boy... It was no less ironic that Kieron Blake should now be Briony's new boss at the Daily Globe. One look at little Nicky told him the truth--and set them on a collision course. Either she married him or he took her son away! (Source: fictiondb)
Nico Nico Diary
94
Kei is a young, not-so-successful screenwriter. One day, she finds an unexpected vistor at the door of her apartment. A little girl named Niko, a secret child of a famous actress Mifuyu Shibano. Niko is sent to Kei because she is the only person who knows this secret, since she used to work for Mifuyu when she was not so famous. As she begins to live with Niko, she finds the girl is very self-contained. She tries an 'exchange diary' to communicate with her. (Source MU)
Beauty Is the Beast
93
When bubbly eleventh-grader Eimi Yamashita finds out that her parents are relocating for work, she decides to strike out on her own and move into a dormitory for girls. Little does Eimi suspect the exciting romantic adventures that await her there! (Source: VIZ Media) Volume 5: Kai-kin
Arcana
93
Inez is a young orphan girl with a special gift that allows her to communicate with all creatures. A great destiny awaits her, the nature of which she is yet unaware. As our story opens, Inez is traveling with an old wizard named Kaager and a faithful dog named Zode. Her country is about to plunge into its first winter in one hundred years and ominous signs abound concerning the return of a demon-race which threatens the country's fragile peace. Can little Inez—via a magic amulet—bring back her country's ancient dragon protector in time? (Source: Tokyopop)
An Insatiable Passion
93
Kitty was left heartbroken after her affair with Jake, who was far above her status. After spending their first night together, he suddenly seemed to become a different person, and then married another woman! "I'll never come back to this place," she vowed. Time passes and Kitty makes it big as an actress. However, hearing of her grandmother's death, she returns to her hometown for the first time in 8 years, only to bump into Jake! "You finally came back," he said. Jake, a man who left a deep scar in her heart... But why does her heart flutter when she sees him? (From: M-U)
Atsui Fukushuu
93
In a drizzle, Elise desperately keeps herself not to collapse during her husband's funeral-- he always spent lavishly and repeatedly cheated on her and died leaving her a huge debt. Among the funeral attendees, she notices there is a distinctly handsome stranger. The man turns out to be Vincente, her husband's employer and a company owner. He invites Elise for dinner for some reason. She is alarmed with his eyes with full of risky temptation, but accepts his offer. What is his purpose? (Source: MU)
Strawberry in Soda Water
93
Mannenrou Ladies' Academy is famous for its upper class and posh students. Despite knowing how out-of-place she'd be, the former yankee, Hanaizumi Luna, decides to enroll there. Moreover, according to her underling: "Girls' schools means yuri!! Add in school dormitories? Now that's a world of girl on girl action!!" And with those words in mind, Luna's new school life begins with a rough start. And how exactly will her relationship develop with her socially inept roommate, Miyota Kohime...?
Sabbath Cafe
93
There's a new student at St. George International School, and soon he becomes one of the most talked-about students. Even though it's an international school in Tokyo, Japan, the new student (Yonogi Dai) is a Japanese boy. Dai was raised in the US and recently came to Japan for the first time. Dai turns out to be a distant person, uncaring about other people and those who want to be his friends. He looks quite cute and gentle but he's actually unsocial and can be harsh. Jerry Morton who's very popular and well liked among the student just wants to ignore this cold Dai, but being the kind hearted (and nosy) boy that he is, he begins to approach Dai. Jerry and Marty and their other friends soon find out that indeed Dai is rather difficult to deal with, but it doesn't take long before Dai becomes their friend. However, sometimes when they feel that Dai is getting closer to them he would say or do something that shows that he doesn't really think them as his close friends. The story then begins to unfold itself. Dai's new friends start to discover the truth about the mysteries surrounding Dai. Why he's in Japan, about his family, about Ken in the States who seems to be the only one he's having personal contact with, and about his relation to a very famous game, "Sabbath Child". They discover the real Dai just like Dai discovers his true friends in life, and also himself along the way.
Falling in the Blue
93
Special delivery to planet Mars! Intergalactic delivery service Warp Inc. is expanding into the outerreaches, and someone has to drive the long-haul trips. But will two kids and a Kiwi bird in a broke-down spaceship really be able to make their delivery deadlines on time? And, more importantly, will they be able to uncover the sinister plot hidden inside their classic cardboard boxes before it's too late for them...and the universe?
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