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Seiichi Kurusu is the handsome eldest son in line to inherit a large company. After running into insecure dentist Nao Seto not once but twice coincidentally, Seiichi wonders if fate is at play. When Nao reveals that Seiichi actually reminds him of the man he's been unrequitedly in love with, Seiichi proposes a deal with him: for the length of time he receives his dental treatment from Nao, the two of them will date. Nao's tragic love history, combined with Seiichi's status as family heir and the impending countdown... can something good come from such a relationship? "[Cover My Scars With Your Kiss] is probably one of the most solid and tightly written boys' love manga I have read in a long time. [...] Honestly, this is one of those manga I could probably go on for hours about, but I need to keep this condensed. I highly recommend the story if you're a fan of romances in general, not just boys' love." -- MyAJCosplay, Anime News Network "It's a good thing that one of the romantic leads is a dentist because I think this sweet tooth-rotting manga just gave me a cavity. If you like a hefty dose of fluff with your smut, Cover My Scars With Your Kiss delivers both in spades."-- Lauren Orsini, Anime News Network

Ombra is a rough type who lives alone in the mountains. One day a man asks him for help; prince Sirius, the son of the king and his concubine. It's been ten years since the king razed Ombra's village to the ground, killing his parents and anyone he's ever loved. Now he's consumed by emotions, conflicted by his desire for revenge and perhaps something else. Meanwhile Sirius, who can't remember his past, doesn't recognize Ombra's internal struggle, only aware of his growing feelings for the man... This book contains mature sexual content and is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

Sawako Honna, 42, single; she works hard at a film promotion company. One night, all of a sudden, her heart palpitates, and her body goes cold... Could it be that she's going through menopause!? Not as hard-working as in your 20s. Not as flippant as in your 30s. The mental and physical changes, and the obstacles you face in your 40s. Sudden illness, menopause, fatigue you can't get rid of, changes in working patterns, money worries, life plans for the future... "What will happen to me tomorrow?" 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award winner. Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.

The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her stepbrother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke, who wants to learn how to become strong. The people they meet, places they see, and creatures they battle will be legendary!

Ryosuke Miyauchi may have survived a real-life death game three years ago, but that brush with death is only the first of many to come. When he's recruited by major game developer EDC on the basis of his prior 'experience, ' he soon realizes that they're the ones responsible for his trauma, all while they grow profits and slaughter innocents as they run other death games all around the world. Now, his late girlfriend's sister Kyo has joined a death game of her own accord, and Ryosuke dedicates himself to keeping her safe -- no matter the cost. But when he's offered a chance to strike back against the company that took everything away from him, Ryosuke finds himself torn. Can he trust the people who claim they want to take EDC down? As everything begins to fall apart, will he be able to protect Kyo while knowing that her goal is to avenge her sister's killer? Ryosuke readies to risk it all in this thrilling final volume of Dead Company!

When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector. Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now!

Iris, the "Wise Princess Who Never Smiles," has just remembered her past life as Fiona, Warrior Princess from the neighboring kingdom. In this lifetime, however, the events that lead to Fiona's death have yet to happen, and Iris becomes determined to use the knowledge from her reincarnation to stop the person she suspects is behind her murder: Fiona's cousin, Prince Alvin. In disguise, Iris moves to the neighboring country and becomes the princess' educator. But when she meets Prince Al, he turns out to be a cool-headed flirt, who, most-shockingly of all, is actually very sweet with Fiona... Can Iris figure out the truth in time to save Fiona from her fate?

Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular "Let's Try Dancing!" karaoke style. It was addicting... and transformative!  Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!

"The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her stepbrother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke, who wants to learn how to become strong. When the group uncovers a plot to experiment on humans and transform them into monsters, they vow to defeat whoever is behind it... Even if it means battling an entire army of warriors. "--Back cover.

The future has grown into a decadent, overcrowded gang-ridden cesspool. If you're not living uptown, you might as well be dead. Such is the case of Darius Smith, an artistic youth living in the hood, doing his best to avoid trouble and live life. Unfortunately, Darius has a hidden talent -- he's an explosive fighter! This makes him the target of several gangs and pits him in many brawls, landing him in the sight of the honorable Timothy Mustafa, a powerful prince. XOGENASYS is a successful gladiator sport fought with powered exoskeletons, and as the owner of one of the most successful teams in the country, Mustafa wants Darius to become his newest fighter. Can Darius become the next champion? Or will he fall like so many before him? "This is an underdog tale, and one that is effectively told; it feels reminiscent of a sports biopic with narrative. Something about the execution of this story feels raw and relatable. It might be the expressiveness in the art, or the way the dialogue matches how real people speak to each other. Regardless, XOGENASYS Volume 1 is a rousingly successful debut for Noir Caesar-I am fully invested for the ride and eagerly awaiting more." -- Marion Pena, The Comics Beat "Draper-Ivey's artwork gears toward gritty black-and-white with striking action scenes. It's a slow burn, but readers will easily root for the underdog protagonist as he battles his way out of poverty. Fans of shonen manga will line up for the next volume [of XOGENASYS]." -- Publishers Weekly

Brothers Seven and Silva Ajamu witness the deaths of their father and grandfather at the hands of Arthur Grove. Saved by Viktor Espinoza -- a former soldier who raises them as his own -- they must be trained to harness their power before it's too late. Meanwhile, Grove has a dark energy brewing inside him that can alter the very balance of Primordia, and bring ruin to the place they call home. Can the two brothers work together and unlock their full potential? This book contains mature themes, violence, and sexual content. It is intended only for audiences aged 16 years and up. "[Primus7] is quite the engaging new series for comics fans of action fantasy. It paints an original world while wearing its heart (and influences) on its sleeve. If you're a fan of 90s and 2000s action comics, this is totally up your alley." -- Comics Beat

Despite her shy personality, Maina is finally plucking up the courage to express her heartfelt gratitude and affection for Eripiyo's support -- but will Eripiyo fumble the moment, like she has so many times before? Still, things finally seem to be looking up for Cham Jam as they briefly debut on television and prepare for an upcoming idol festival, their biggest show yet! But the clear gap in their popularity compared to other idol groups brings out complicated feelings among the members of Cham Jam, and their newfound determination to give their best performance is tempered by insecurity and worries about the future. After all their years of hard work and indie idol efforts, their dreams of performing at the Budokan still seem so far away...

Ryosuke Miyauchi may have survived a real-life death game three years ago, but the lingering trauma and guilt from having his girlfriend's blood on his hands has left him an empty man with an empty life. When he's recruited by major game developer EDC on the basis of his prior 'experience, ' he soon realizes that his first-hand brush with murder is exactly why they offered him the job... Now he's left with no choice but to take part in running death games similar to the one that cost him everything. But what will he do when he finds out that Kyo, his late girlfriend's younger sister, is one of the players in this dangerous game? Knowing that his hands are already stained with innocent blood, Ryosuke makes his decision to risk it all...!

Yuzu and Satsuki are now working as maids at the Akitsushima Hotel, an inn for Western Great Spirits that they arrived at on their travels. Will they be able to pull off their duties despite being astonished by the inn's quirky owner and the other maids? Fox workers will wait on you hand and foot. This is the 13th volume of nostalgic Japanese stories that will illuminate and heal your heart.

In a run-down city riddled with poverty and gangs, survival is a daily struggle for Yuki and his best friend Tetsu. In a desperate attempt to pay for Yuki's ill brother's hospitalization, the two of them get caught trying to break into the vault of the Seidoukai-- an infamous yakuza group. However, Yuki catches the eye of the gang's young boss, Kazutaka Hyoudo, and the two of them escape imminent death after striking a deal. Hyoudo is willing to take care of his brother's hospital bills-- for a price. A weekly visit to the Seidoukai office doesn't seem like much to pay, but the boys' connection to the criminal group has already begun to draw the wrong kind of attention. As tensions between rival gangs come to a head, a shady, malicious figure from Yuki's past drags him back into a tangled web of extortion and underworld deals and Yuki finds himself left with no choice but to return to old and painful methods of survival just to get by. But is he truly as alone in the world as he fears? In this dark time, Hyoudo's true connection to Yuki is revealed...! This book contains strong language and darker elements, including mentions of sexual violence, abuse against minors, and gang warfare. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.

Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect. Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!

After returning to Noston with her new fiancé Vik, the crown prince of Paffuto, Claire Martino must face all of the figures from her life before she became the disgraced daughter of the Duke. Among those in attendance at the ball where Claire will be introduced to Nostonians as Prince Vik's fiancée is Charlotte, Claire's younger half-sister and the cause of all her misfortune. And Charlotte, determined to maintain her status as the most-beloved main character, is clearly plotting a way to steal the spotlight... and maybe even Prince Vik! After a dramatic twist, Claire will be forced to make a life-changing decision that will decide the future of everyone she holds dear in this world!

"After 300 years, the gods that imprisoned Senzou the black fox for his arrogance finally set him free. There is only one condition he can't have any of his supernatural abilities back until he successfully helps a tanuki pup named Manpachi become one of their magical assistants. Unfortunately for Senzou, there's no cheating when it comes to completing his task! The magic beads around his neck make sure he can't wander too far from his charge or shirk his duties, and so... Senzou the once-great Fox Spirit must now figure out how to be an actually-great babysitter to a mischievous little tanuki or risk being stuck without his powers forever!"--Back cover.

"Ryosuke Miyauchi may have survived a real-life battle royale to the death three years ago, but the lingering trauma and guilt from the experience combined with hounding from the media has left him an empty man with an empty life. When he's invited to interview for a role at a major game developer EDC on the basis of his prior 'experience, ' he almost turns the whole thing down --but the chance at being able to lead a normal life and work a normal job is too much to resist. Unfortunately, the EDC's interest in Ryosuke and his first-hand brush with death might turn out to be more than he bargained for."--Provided by publisher.

Not everyone chooses the streets. Sometimes, when everything is taken away, it's all that's left. The slums of Shindjin have long since been the champion of poverty. Violence and extortion are commonplace, where one's fate can literally be determined by a roll of the dice. A place where the fallout of these actions fall onto the shoulders of children. Shou and Jun are two such children, torn from the comfort of the lives they knew and thrust into an environment where organized crime is law. With nowhere to turn, they're forced to become the very thing that ruined their lives.

The future has grown into a decadent, overcrowded gang-ridden cesspool. If you're not living uptown, you might as well be dead. Such is the case of Darius Smith, an artistic youth living in the hood, doing his best to avoid trouble and live life. Unfortunately, Darius has a hidden talent -- he's an explosive fighter! This makes him the target of several gangs and pits him in many brawls, landing him in the sight of the honorable Timothy Mustafa, a powerful prince. XOGENASYS is a successful gladiator sport fought with powered exoskeletons, and as the owner of one of the most successful teams in the country, Mustafa wants Darius to become his newest fighter. Can Darius become the next champion? Or will he fall like so many before him? "This is an underdog tale, and one that is effectively told; it feels reminiscent of a sports biopic with narrative. Something about the execution of this story feels raw and relatable. It might be the expressiveness in the art, or the way the dialogue matches how real people speak to each other. Regardless, XOGENASYS Volume 1 is a rousingly successful debut for Noir Caesar-I am fully invested for the ride and eagerly awaiting more." -- Marion Pena, The Comics Beat "Draper-Ivey's artwork gears toward gritty black-and-white with striking action scenes. It's a slow burn, but readers will easily root for the underdog protagonist as he battles his way out of poverty. Fans of shonen manga will line up for the next volume [of XOGENASYS]." -- Publishers Weekly

Brothers Seven and Silva Ajamu witness the deaths of their father and grandfather at the hands of Arthur Grove. Saved by Viktor Espinoza -- a former soldier who raises them as his own -- they must be trained to harness their power before it's too late. Meanwhile, Grove has a dark energy brewing inside him that can alter the very balance of Primordia, and bring ruin to the place they call home. Can the two brothers work together and unlock their full potential? This book contains mature themes, violence, and sexual content. It is intended only for audiences aged 16 years and up. "[Primus7] is quite the engaging new series for comics fans of action fantasy. It paints an original world while wearing its heart (and influences) on its sleeve. If you're a fan of 90s and 2000s action comics, this is totally up your alley." -- Comics Beat

Humanity has discovered that it is not alone. An anomaly once believed to be the key to understanding the secrets of the universe has instead become the catalyst for a conflict with the creatures known as the Strata. It's a conflict that threatens all existence. Piloting a towering Bio-Mechanical Symbiote known as an Intrepid, Fiora arrives on the front lines of the war against the Strata. Hoping to turn the tide and extinguish this seemingly unstoppable blight on humanity, Fiora soon learns that a war is being waged within her as well.

Sakurako and Kasumi became roommates when they entered high school, and they've been inseparable ever since. Now that they've graduated college and their carefree school days have come to an end, how will their lives change as they settle into new jobs and adult life? Balancing work and play, catching up with old friends, finding a comfortable rhythm in mundane tasks and the little daily joys they still find with each other.... Follow the heartwarming, hilarious daily life of two young women settling into the rest of their lives together! This is the final volume of this adorable four-panel style comic!

In a city where lawlessness rules, Yuki and his best friend Tetsu attempt to rob the headquarters of the local Seidoukai in order to steal money to pay for Yuki's little brother's hospital bill. The mission is a failure, but piques the interest of mob boss Kazutaka Hyodo. He offers Yuki a deal; come to visit him once a week, and he'll take care of his brother's fees. Yuki accepts this arrangement without question, and so makes his first visit... This book contains strong language and darker elements, including mentions of sexual violence, and discussion of abuse. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.

"The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her stepbrother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke, who wants to learn how to become strong. When the group uncovers a plot to experiment on humans and transform them into monsters, they vow to defeat whoever is behind it... Even if it means battling an entire army of warriors. The people they meet, places they see, and creatures they battle will be legendary!"--

"As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta. This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape"--

For Haurto Ogi, there's nothing more painful than unrequited love. After agreeing to date Tago, the handsome, vision-impaired boy who boldly proposed a relationship for the length of summer break, Ogi can't help worrying about the inevitable future heartbreak. When Tago's older brother insinuates Ogi only pursued his brother because Tago can't see the feminine, eccentric way Ogi dresses, Ogi decides to change. If he can make himself look "normal," maybe their relationship won't be questioned and maybe... maybe Tago will fall in love with Ogi for real. A quirky and gentle story about overcoming fears and loving yourself and others for who they truly are.

It's love at first sight for Haruto Ogi when he befriends Tago, a vision-impaired high school student who navigates the world with a cane and and a carefree, forthright attitude. But when Tago proposes that they go out for the summer, Ogi is torn between excitement and a deep-seated certainty that the connection between them isn't meant to last. Behind Ogi's flinching uncertainty is a deeper fear of rejection, and Tago's casual approach toward their relationship only makes him more self conscious. For the first time, Ogi feels like he can be himself, because Tago can't see his appearance and judge him by his 'eccentricities.' But does Tago really care for Ogi as his boyfriend, or does he just want to keep Ogi's friendly presence by his side? A quirky and gentle story about overcoming one's fears and loving yourself and others for who they truly are.

After advertising his real estate company as LGBT-friendly, shy Toshimitsu Yamamura comes to terms with his fear of being 'outed' as gay. He encounters friends and family who are navigating their own sexuality and relationships, including his boyfriend Gonta's niece, Non, and their friend, Pororin. Gonta and Toshi realize how oblivious Toshi is to his own self and how his pre-assumptions have been affecting his own life and others'. It's time for Toshi to start thinking about his future alongside Gonta... all while making amazing treats for them to share!