Many creative liberties: “In a dark and obscure museum with an enigmatic collection, a group of teens, Millennials, work. Behind each piece is a chilling story of sorrow. A rubber ball retrieved from a haunted cave, a strange robot with the form of a butler, a salted pork rice from the window of a shop of murders.. What is the depth of darkness of the human condition. Come closer and I will tell you more.”

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From Hoshi Kuzuu: Chris, a beautiful young man whom he met at a bar and Yuu, who had a drunken marriage with him. And the matching tattoo on his ring finger was also meant as a joke... “We're married, so we've gotta stay together.” Persistent and possessive, he uncovers everything about Yuu's past. They happily drown in that drunken passion, but...!? A troubled tale of love that will move you to tears...has been drawn! • Kuroneko to Futari Kurashi (Black Cat and the Domestic Life)

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.

From TVTRopes: (Game information) After the sudden death of her parents, a young woman named Shiori Kanzaki find a picture of a man that she believes to be her grandfather, and travels to Azaka VIllage, where he was apparently from, in hopes of meeting him. However, when she arrives she instead finds that the tiny village has a museum that she realizes she lived in as a young girl. There she meets Sakuma, a middle school girl who tends to get herself in trouble, and Suga, the strange manager of the museum who only communicates in written memos. Suga grudgingly allows her to stay at the museum for awhile and research her family. But there is a legend in the village of "Kotori Obake", a demon woman who abducts children who go into the nearby forest. How is this story connected to Shiori's past, and why does she hear voices calling her, commanding her to "Come fulfill the promise"?

The 1980's was an unusual decade. The price of land skyrocketed, and the value of money went well above the norm. The numbers that defined the world all spun out of control, launching one of the largest bubble economies Japan had ever seen. For Mahjong, as well, it was an age that saw high stakes games on a scale unlike any age before it. And in this age, a man some call "Kai" lives as a "Mukoubuchi", what true, lone-wolf gamblers are called.

…“She” is not the only one. A young girl, who suffered from a severe case of identity disorder, was abandoned by her parents and came to live together with her attending physician. Despite their peculiar relationship, the two were leading a quiet and comfortable life, until...

Even though J no Subete is three volumes long, each volume is a dynamic story in itself covering a particular stage of J's life. His life is a dark story and it's a very psychological manga. Book one is about all of J's trials and tribulations throughout childhood, during high school as he tries to find his place in the world and when he meets the somber honor student Paul... Timeline (from Oriolidae & Sparviero): 01 Barairo no Hoo no Koro v01 ch01-05 02 J no Subete v01 ch01-05 03 2 Shuukan no Adventure v01 ch05-06 04 J no Subete v02-03 05 Barairo no Hoo no Koro v01 Extra

17 year old exemplary student Bae Sugu lives alone with his father, the vice principal of his school. Weighed down by his father's expectations, Sugu has to hide his one true passion: swimsuits. He does not know where it comes from, but his passion is pure and genuine - and often misunderstood. But one day, when Sugu is secretly taking pictures of swimsuits by the pool, he is caught by his homeroom teacher who forces him into something ridiculous. Can Sugu find something to get out of the standstill his life has come to? Can his heart beat again? Webtoon from Naver

"No matter what kinds of challenges I will face, I must overcome it." The smiling bright girl, Goo Eun Sae. Ever since she was little, she was raised in an orphanage. Because she is the number one student of the entire nation, she was chosen by the chairman of a rich company to help his son be the top ten students of his school. In turn, the chairman will send money to Eun Sae's orphanage to help the kids. No big deal right? However... "My god! The chairman's son is in 400th place of the entire school?! How can I help him raise up into top ten in only one year?!" Can the bright girl, Goo Eun Sae do it? For the children's sake she must try her best. But what kind of person is the chairman's son? How many more hardships will Eun Sae face? Will her smiling, innocent face like sunshine shed painful tears? Will love bloom out of this?

Destination is a state of mind. A tale of a person and a bike and the road ahead. Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes - an unusual, talking, anthropomorphic motorcycle - only staying in each country for three days. During their adventures, they find happiness, sadness, pain, decadence, violence, beauty, and wisdom. But through it all, they never lose their sense of freedom. They discover that because of the world's imperfections, it is actually a thing of beauty. "The world is not beautiful, therefore it is."

From Obsession: Long ago, his mother had killed his father and had hurt him also; that may be the reason why Izumi Takuto, a soccer player in school, acts so "cold" to other people. He didn't want to trust anyone, or give his love to others, so he went to live on his own when he was adopted by another family. One may think that by now he would forget about the murdering incident in his life, but when he encountered someone in the street one dull rainy day....everything changed. The drunk happened to be the famous idol popstar named Koji Nanjo. Ever since their encounter in the street (or rather at Izumi's house), Koji had taken an interest in Izumi...his interest later became deeper than that... A feeling that may be known as "desperate love".

“I killed my sister. Now I will live as her.” Mischevious Nobara and good-girl Kotori are identical twin sisters. After their father’s death, they lived with their grandmother and mother, respectively, but one day, while they had switched places, Kotori was murdered! Because she was robbed of her most precious daughter, Nobara’s mother’s hair turned pure white! Nobara, who is tormented with guilt, decides to live as Kotori in order to protect her mother…!?

The popular gal who was my childhood friend is secretly uploading provocative selfies!? In his quest to uncover the secret of this popular girl, high school boy Riku discovers that his own deeply hidden emotions were being observed by someone else… A sweet yet suffocatingly intense blend of youth, love, and suspense.

### **Sanrio's first ever innocent suspense comic!**New teacher Okada Yuu and his senior, Ms. Rumi are on a field trip with their 16 elementary students to Sanrio Puroland. But suddenly they wander into a mysterious and horrific theme park called "Yuropia"! Amid their confusion, ominous Frog Egg mascots announce that the only way for them to escape is to "conquer the attractions and gather 10 medals." Will they be able to get out of "Yuropia" in one piece?! This is a story for "those of you" who "carry pain in your heart"―.©2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPANⒽ

This collection is an amalgamation of work reflecting Hiroki Endo's philosophy and his outstanding ability to draw and to tell stories.

In near future Japan, protagonist Towa lives a self-indulgent lifestyle in the Special Administrative Distract of "Shingoumi," and has a hobby of "painting human desires." Allowing their desires to be hurled onto him, he channels the experience through his brush. To him, it need not matter if he or the other party are gravely wounded in exchange for the fulfillment of their desire. Because the very act itself, is what brings the other party their "happiness"... (BL Visual Novel to be released February 25, 2021) Visual Novel's Website. Slow Damage's OP

Upcoming of Lovers Dream Miyuki is a beautiful rich girl who has lost her mother a few months ago and her father suddenly disappeared. Mikage, her butler, lives in her mansion and is her only emotional support that she has. One day, Miyuki has an obscene dream with Mikage. Miyuki is hiding her true face, and... also Mikage?

A collection of horror stories by Sachiko Uguisu/Hiyodori. The first 3 chapters are about the Freudstein twins, while the others are stand-alones.

From Tokyopop: Confidential Confessions is a shocking new manga series that deals with many of the hard-hitting issues that teens face today. Using emotionally moving storylines and multi-dimensional characters, each groundbreaking volume tackles such topics as teen prostitution, rape, HIV, stalkers, suicide, and sexual harassment. Vol. 1:: Tobira (MOMOCHI Reiko) Ch. 01-03: The Door Ch. 04: Mistakes Vol. 2:: Namida Tears Vol. 3:; Memai (MOMOCHI Reiko) Ch. 01: Our Future Ch. 02-04: Dizziness Vol. 4:: Itami Ch. 01: Pain Ch. 02: Distortion Ch. 03: Tomorrow Ch. 04: Forbidden Kiss Vol. 5:: Himitsu (MOMOCHI Reiko) Vol. 6:: Uwasa

Young applicants have put themselves forward to become the next powerful Talisman. They will fight for this title but will they be able to pass the test that is set out for them? Even if they do pass, they must face something with this new power... Will they be able to take 'responsibility' for it?

"Did I hit a man?"With a mayor father, and one foot in Hankuk University, high school student Cho Soo is living the high life. One mistake leads to a hit-and-run. "It's okay because no one saw it", she thinks. But her life is slowly cracking down when the messages of M, an eyewitness who seemed to know everything, flying towards her.

High School was a rough time for Kanao Morimura, as he always struggled to find his domineering father's approval. So one can only imagine when he found the approval of fellow classmate, Sei Mishima, in his freshman year, the two became inseparable.Now in college, their relationship starts to move from friends to friends-with-benefits, as they quickly discover their apartment isn't the only thing thats a tight fit.With Kanao's cravings for attention and danger, their activities may be a bit loud for their neighbors.Their neighbor Konno, however, may be a little more interested than annoyed with the couples constant nighttime noises...

The personal safety measures of a girl traveling alone. After she is betrayed in a deal gone awry, Weiyi hits the road in order to find a place where she can live peacefully.