[From MangaONE]: This is a story about the Over-thinking pig with his frustrations with love, his suffering, and how he eventually tries to cheer up. Of course, while we watch and laugh at his bitter experience, we simultaneously recognize his circumstance in our own troubled relationships. Only when we can understand how feelings change when in love will we find true happiness

1) Ai ga Aru kara An insatiable lust for men has landed Matsuzoe with his fair share of them. However, after sleeping with a new and younger acquaintance, he’s gripped by an inexplicable sadness. 2) Re:Cycle Tomo picked up a stray cat even though it was against his apartment's regulation and got kicked out. Luckily Yuusuke suggests that they live together instead. 3) Kemono Dou Even though Kaji has no problems finding transient love, he is looking for more than just a one night stand. 4) Omoeba Tooku e Kita Mada It is almost dawn and the taxi driver picks up a passenger that tells him "Let's go to the beach". 5) Dourakuteki Matomo na Nichijou Kousaka is fretting about his workplace; his boss seems to be completely nonplussed whether the cafe will go under. 6) SWEETOGRAPHY Yamanobe looks like he is leading the charmed life but Itou slowly learns that there are many things that he can't exactly talk about with others. 7) Hana Aogu The heir to a flower arranging business is being pressured to marry soon. On the eve of the marriage interview he meets a man who makes him question his duty to his family. 8) Tooku de Mikaketa Ano Hito wa Matsuzoe (from chapter1) sees Masaki by chance on his way to his latest conquest's place. 9) Afterword

Matsuno, a straight-laced lawyer, wakes up with a male prostitute, Rin, in his bed after a night of heavy drinking! Rin is like a stray cat with no place to go, working the city's night life to pick up clients and make a living. A few days later, Matsuno finds Rin looking for another client, and on the spur of the moment, goes up to him and tells him, ''I'm not gay so I won't have sex with you, but I can offer you a bed and food. ''A sweet and bitter love story filled with misunderstandings.

"If you become my wife, I'll grant any wish.." Maybe it wouldn't sound half as crazy if Saeju wasn't told this by a cat (who may or may not be some kind of prince.) But she's desperate for some payback, particularly when her longtime crush blows her off, ice-cold style. But what happens when you invite someone downright..unearthly..into your life? Saeju's about to find out- particularly when one strange cat becomes one strange "brother" she didn't ask for!

Set in an all boy’s Catholic school, it tells the story of one Kanan Hatori – a stunningly beautiful but damaged boy who spreads his legs for anyone who would have him. Once betrayed by the person he loved, the emotionally damaged Kanan has vowed never to fall in love again. Because of his beauty, many men he has slept with want him to be theirs; but Kanan always seems to be just dancing out of their reach… He is like the ever elusive wind – you want to touch it, want to bottle it, but the moment you close you’re fist around it thinking you have it in the palm of you’re hand, it just slips right through the gaps between you’re fingers… Jake Langley is the school’s corrupt priest. Just as Kanan had been known to sleep around with anybody, so too is Jake. Using his additional post as a Counselor, Jake openly “entertains” students, even in front of Kanan! But unbeknownst to anyone else, Jake is from a race of vampires that feeds on humans – specially the students he seduces, and he has set his eyes on Kanan to be the next victim. How will he fare? Will he finally be able to bottle this elusive wind, or will Kanan slip through his fingers just as he has slipped through everyone else’s? And what of Jake, what are his true intentions for Kanan? Does he really view him as just another goal to be conquered, or is there more to it? Will Kanan comply, or will he stay true to his reputation and forever remain just out of reach… *********** Because of a painful past experience, Kanan can't believe in love again. Yet after meeting with the priest and school Counselor, Jake, he begins to experience the joy he longs for. Even the strong possessiveness of Jake's, that is beyond normal, to Kanan is also a wonderful feeling...

Skyla is a young witch in a world where witches no longer exist. On her way to meet her husband she is picked up by an easily bored old woman and her servant, and a mysterious alchemist. What adventures will Skyla face on her way to Wells??

This is a collection of seven oneshot stories which were already published. Released so far... 1) A Million Pound Love: a 80 year-old lady asks a 20 year-old playboy to marry her as a last wish, in exchange for one million pounds. 2) A Fairytale Judas The Nobles can fly, are as white as snow, maybe whiter and even brighter. 3) Noah's Spaceship The eighteen year old Junior is suddenly switched with the fourteen year old Junior. 4) Metal and the Bride Jack is a talented man, or is he?

From Infinity Studios: Everyone always says to set high goals for oneself. Sei-Ann, an orphaned young lady who was raised in the care of a noblewoman, does just that when she decides she'll become the prince's bride. With above average looks and ambitions that would rival that of a king, Sei-Ann is determined to leave her social status behind and become the wife of the next Crown Prince. Ever since she was a child, she knew that she was somehow special and was meant to go places. And even if it meant enduring a marriage with the most hideous looking prince, she feels it would be a small price to pay to claim her fate as the First Lady of the kingdom.

Four Oneshots compiled into one volume. Kohrogi "Kohrogi" means "cricket" Mitsurugi Kai is a wizard that must pass a test of character. He doubts himself due to his past. His test is to retrieve paper charms by himself. On his way, he meets Kohrogi Orine, a fledging singer who also doubts herself. This oneshot is their journey together to learn about themselves. Noiz dZi:s X-connection2001200

Dr Kim works at the Korean equivalent of NASA. He has talent, brains and is unparalleled with his programming skills. One day, he hacks into the Mars Rover and catches the glimpse of an alien. Unfortunately, the device wasn't recording at the time and so he has no proof and clearly no one believes him. And as fate may have it, that alien has come to Earth believing she had been caught on video and wanting nothing more than delete that proof before her boss finds out. Misunderstandings ensue as the two characters meet and are forced to work together as a new group of aliens start stirring trouble on Earth.

In the not too distant future, mankind battles over O-Parts, relics from an ancient civilization. It takes a special kind of person to unlock the full potential of these remnants from the past, and a unique breed of humans known as O.P.T.s (or O-Parts Tacticians) become a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, O-Parts can be used for good or evil purposes. Jio is a young boy with a tragic past who only trusts one thing in the world: money. Little does he suspect that he is actually a very powerful O.P.T., and inside him sleeps a demon of incredible ferocity. He meets up with a girl named Ruby, and together they decide to embark on a dangerous quest to discover as many O-Parts as they can. Will Jio help Ruby realize her dream of becoming a world famous treasure hunter? More importantly, will Ruby help Jio realize his dream of--world domination?!

A collection of three stories by the mangaka of "Penguin Brothers". (1) Maasa is a beautiful country girl with suprising strength and character. Wolf is an ambitious young soldier. Wolf instantly falls in love with Maasa's beauty, though their personalities always clash. Battles pulls them apart, though a surprise waits for Wolf after the war. (2) Lucy runs away from home to escape an unwanted marriage and future. With an unnamed mercenary she meets, Lucy grows and learns the meaning and value of true beauty. Returning to her past, she bravely creates a new future for herself. (3) The relationships of four students are challenged when one boy receives a confession. His new girlfriend tries to make him into the perfect boyfriend - and tells his female friend to "stay away." Each character grows, changes, and learns a little more about themselves, each other, and their feelings

From Anime Waves: By all the usual measures, he could be considered a pretty useless guy: a scholastic failure, an athletic disaster, and a chronic loser...but Fukuda Shinichi has one passion: cheering for others! The 18-year-old captain of North Kanto Southern High's Cheerleading squad decides to make the most of his summer by attending cram school in Tokyo, only to find out that the whole trip was a sham! Things are looking up when he and his friend meet up with two cute Tokyo girls; too bad the girls brought them to a rip-off bar and took off! Ditched by his one remaining friend and stuck with an impossibly high bar bill, Fuku-kun's life couldn't get any worse! But just then he gets saved by Ume, his role model and former cheerleading squad captain! What is he doing in Tokyo...and why does everyone around seem to know and respect him? Without anywhere else to go, Fuku-kun decides follow Ume to his job, only to discover that...he's a host?!? Fukuda's summer of cheering others on has begun...and the streets of Tokyo's red-light district will never be the same!

Honda is a pharmacist who is overworked due to the hospitalization of his co-worker (who he's secretly in love with). Luckily, one of his customers, Sasashi, turns out to be a doctor who is looking for a job. Honda immediately hires him, but then learns that not only was he fired from his previous job for embezzling, but he's a notorious playboy too.

From Perfect Illusions: With her brother's influence, China grew up to become very boyish. But she is a 15 year-old girl who dreams from her heart for a romantic relationship. Now that she's in high school, she meets a cute (kind of short) boy named Haruka, and a big bad boy named Shindou and... From Baka-Updates: Although she is a 15 year-old girl who dreams for a romantic relationship, China grew up to be very boyish. Now that she's in high school, she meets a cute (kind of short) boy named Haruka, and a big bad boy named Shindou and...

"In this world, is there really such a thing as an awesome guy?" From the mangaka of KISS--a cool high school romance laced with the thrill of street dancing! Midori just started high school and isn't interested in guys. She thinks they're all like her brother, Takeshi, who is rude and spoiled. Her way of thinking changes when a classmate of hers is pulled into the street dancing team led by Takeshi and his best friend, Sutou. At first glance Higa may seem like a plain and quiet guy--but when the music starts flowing and his body starts moving--he transforms into a completely different person... Even Midori can't keep her eyes off him.

Officer Shibata Taketora works in a local koban (a small police office). He may have a child-like face on the outside, but he's more serious than anyone in his pursuit of justice! With his goal being to become a detective, Taketora confronts everyday problems that happen within the town! Various incidents within the street make him chase after and apprehend criminals!

In order to win the heart of her dream boy, an obese girl joins forces with her cousin to lose weight… — An amusing take on the topic “obesity” and how the right motivation can work wonders from the author of Piano no mori and Hanada shônen-shi. -Bakaupdates Note: This is part of a collection of oneshots in the manga Gaki no Koro kara.

Minori is currently a 2nd year in middle school and happened to be asked out by Masu. Ken hears and happens to react differently than usual, what will happen between these two childhood friends

From Viz: Phoenix is made up 12 complex stories linked by the presence of the mythical bird, an immortal guardian of the universal life force. Read in order, the separate stories jump across time, alternating between a distant future and a distant past, converging on the present, with characters from one story being reincarnated in another. The 12 stories--over 3000 pages. Dawn: The first volume, originally serialized in 1967. This story takes place in 240-270 AD, in the era of Queen Himiko of the Yamataikoku. Using her army, led by feudal general Sarutahiko, to invade Japan, she seeks the Phoenix and eternal youth.

Blonde, hip, pragmatic and cool, Ginji Amano has the power to generate currents with his body like an electric eel. Brunette, equally hip, bespectacled and rambunctious, Ban Mido has the mystically mysterious 'Evil Eye,' the power to create one minute illusions in the minds of his foes. Together, they are the GetBackers, the best retrieval team in the world. They can get back anything taken from clients, and their success rate is (almost) 100%! However, first they have to get some clients--and soon--or this spry retrieval duo will starve on the streets!

She...is a second-year high school student with a single all-consuming question: Will the boy she likes ever really notice her? He...is the school's most notorious juvenile delinquent and he's suddenly come to a shocking realization: He's got a huge crush, and now he must tell her how he feels. Life-changing obsessions, colossal foul-ups, grand schemes, deep-seated anxieties, and raging hormones--School Rumble portrays high school as it really is: over-the-top comedy! NOTE: Ch 232 is actually Ch 231. It was a mistake, there were two 191 published. Now the mistake is corrected, so no Ch. 232.

From Tasty Kiwi Scans: HyoYi is a poor girl with a scholarship to one of the most exclusive private schools, attended only by kids from the richest families. Strong and resilient, HyoYi fights to protect her mentally handicapped brother whose illness makes him a target for bullies and beatings. Then she meets MinHa, who unexpectedly winds up making an agreement to protect the siblings. Bound together by their unusual arrangement, HyoYi and MinHa gradually learn what it means to love, one step at a time.... read left to right

From Tokyopop: Before Ekichi Onizuka would become "Great Teacher Onizuka". He and Ryuji Danma were the leaders of the famous biker gang, Oni Baku. When they weren't out riding around and getting into trouble, this duo could be found in school. Doing what you ask? Picking up young women of course! You may also like: + Inu Yashiki + Kingdom