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The story's about a straight-edged, boring, careful family man Makoto (i.e. "M") and Saya (i.e. "S") the daughter of a classmate whose life he unintentionally ruined. S is basically out to extract revenge for her mother by blackmailing, stalking and just making life miserable for M.

Mugi and Hanabi are the definition of a classic high school couple, but their relationship is built on a secret they both hide - they desire other individuals. Each volume of the series showcases a distinct story, with Volume 1 featuring "Nyan Nyan Prelude," Volume 2 "Nyan Nyan Serenade," Volume 3 "Nyan Nyan Oratorio," Volume 4 "Nyan Nyan Cantata," and Volume 5 "Nyan Nyan Andante." Additionally, Volume 2 includes the accompanying narrative "Little Little Princess."

If a maid finds herself marooned in Japan for a year, what could be her next best move? Well, she can satisfy her taste buds by diving into the local cuisine! Check out Suzume Tachibana's excursion through a variety of Japanese delicacies as she embarks on her culinary journey. From delectable sweet treats like taiyaki and melon bread to savory bites such as takoyaki and onigiri, Suzume's food exploration is worth cheering for. However, be warned that as she savors each mouth-watering dish, you might find yourself drooling too!

This is a requiem for those who are lost, wandering, and anguished in their lives after reaching 50. Amidst Japan's start of a new era, the protagonist of this story is Shiosawa. Once an editor for a prominent manga publisher, he has since retired early and finds himself questioning the significance of manga in his life. Is it merely a profession to him, a means of self-expression, or a source of companionship?

Akane Ninamori, a high school student, extends an invitation to investigate rumors of haunted places around their town to Fujino Amemura, a transfer student. Their adventure leads them through a maze of winding pathways and staircases where they unravel the origins of the creepy tales and form a robust bond of friendship.

Dear Citizen, We appreciate your loyalty, especially during these troubled times when people seem unmotivated and apathetic. You may be wondering why nothing is being done to stop this decline. Rest assured, we are taking measures to address the issue. Starting immediately, we will randomly select a citizen each day and they will be notified of their demise within 24 hours. This will serve as a reminder of how precious life is and the importance of being a productive member of society. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Congratulations, you have been randomly selected by the government to participate in this reminder. Note: This piece was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009.

Due to her father's work abroad, Konatsu Amano relocated to Iyo-Nagahama, where she settled with her aunt. During her journey to her aunt's home, Konatsu came across an open house at her new high school's aquarium, where she met the striking senior, Koyuki Honami. They quickly developed feelings for each other, after a few fortuitous encounters. In a bid to get closer to Koyuki, Konatsu joined the aquarium club, of which Koyuki was the sole member. Despite sharing qualities like loneliness, kindness, thoughtfulness, hesitancy, and obstinacy, expressing their emotions proved challenging, which strained their relationship. To move forward, they must define their roles in each other's lives and discover ways of reconciling their feelings. Will they overcome their loneliness and summon the courage to confront their inner selves and each other?

Vampires, who cannot be exposed to sunlight, have been able to integrate into modern society by only going out at night. Yura Toraki is a vampire who works the graveyard shift at a convenience store in Ikebukuro. One day, he happens to save a woman named Iris, who turns out to be a member of an order of vampire exterminators! Before he knows it, Yura is living in the same apartment as his should-be nemesis!

When Sakura Hiromi was young, he yearned to be a hero. However, he now works a mundane job in an office. Despite still longing for his childhood ambition, he feels it's impossible until he rescues a youngster and becomes a magical girl out of the blue. From that pivotal moment, his fantasies turn into actuality.

Childhood friends Koutarou Fujiki, Kajiwara, and Fuyuko thought they would always be together. They spent their youth in a strange love triangle, the two boys fighting over who would date Fuyuko. But suddenly one day, that life ends. Kajiwara goes missing, and Koutarou takes his sweetheart's hand in marriage. Now middle-aged, Koutarou is left to wonder—would his wife have chosen differently if Kajiwara were still around? On a visit to his hometown, the memories come rushing back...

As with any other day, Ie and Kazu, two high school students, were commuting home from school on a bus until an enigmatic gas flooded in. The duo lost consciousness and later regained it to a horrifying spectacle: a truck carrying numerous dead human bodies. Moreover, they were trapped within the confines of the frozen cadavers and a crew of people sawing through them. How can they survive this atrocity and flee from this place?

How about this, a manga for adults—and not young adults either. This is a series of stories about love and romance amongst the older generations. As the manga itself says, "In the later years of their lives, men and women sometimes find themselves in the glow of love. Their love stories are shining like shooting stars in the twilight."