Bessatsu Friend

Rather than a prince and a princess living happily ever after together, it is much more appealing to see a prince and a prince fall in love. Believing in this wholeheartedly, Kae Serinuma is an overweight second-year high school girl who spends her days obsessing over fictional boys and fantasizing about men being in love with each other. In particular, she ships her male classmates Nozomu Nanashima and Yuusuke Igarashi—in her mind, every interaction they have hints at their romance. However, Kae's entire world is turned upside down when her favorite anime character dies. Heartbroken, she locks herself in her room and cuts off all contact from society. When she finally emerges a week later, she has slimmed down to have become a radiant beauty! Now, all the boys that Kae was content with watching from afar are suddenly pursuing her—the only problem is, Kae wants no part in it! She would much rather they kiss each other, not her. In the battle for her heart, Kae ensnares the boys in her wild fantasies and exposes them to the true nature of a fujoshi's world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

When her parents need to move to another city for work, Aoi Nishimori decides to stay behind and starts living in an apartment on her own. Unexpectedly, she discovers that her next-door neighbor is Shuusei Kugayama, the "prince" in her high school who turns down anyone who confesses to him—including her best friend, Moe Shibuya. Aoi angrily confronts Shuusei for rejecting Moe; things quickly get heated, with Shuusei calling Aoi an eyesore, leaving her disappointed in the so-called "prince." To make things worse, Aoi's clumsiness renders Shuusei’s apartment unlivable and the two have to live together in Aoi's apartment as a temporary solution. However, Aoi gets to know Shuusei better while living under the same roof and begins to realize that he is not the cold-hearted, despicable person she initially thought. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Timid 16-year-old Kira Asou prefers to be alone drawing than stand out. At a park, she is approached by her schoolmate Rei Kashino—notorious for being a womanizer—who asks for directions. Distrustful of Rei's intentions, Kira quickly chalks a map for him and runs away. Little does she know that Rei finds one of her sketches on the back of the map and becomes captivated by her artistic skills. Much to Kira's chagrin, Rei immediately recognizes her at school, but she ignores his attempts at striking up a conversation. However, Rei's sincere praise about her drawing leads Kira to see the violent rebel in a better light. After watching him kiss a statue of the god Mars, Kira feels so moved that she instantly requests him to model for her. As Kira and Rei's chance encounter begins to develop into a flourishing relationship, what is to become of these two polar personalities? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

For one short year, haplessly awkward, cockatiel-toting Nino has to keep watch over class joker and nextdoor neighbor, Kira-kun. Can Kira-kun—who harbors a terrible secret—find it in himself to open up and learn something new from Nino, or will she be consumed by his world? Two fates intertwine to become the "closest love to Heaven." (Source: Kodansha Comics USA)

It's a gorgeous, spacious mansion, and four handsome, fifteen-year-old friends are allowed to live in it for free! There's only one condition—that within three years the guys must transform the owner's wallflower niece into a lady befitting the palace in which they all live! How hard can it be? Enter Sunako Nakahara, the agoraphobic, horror-movie-loving, pockmark-faced, frizzy-haired, fashion-illiterate recluse who tends to break into explosive nosebleeds whenever she sees anyone attractive. This project is going to take more than our four heroes ever expected: it needs a miracle! (Source: Del Rey)

Responsible class president Nanase Sakashita couldn't be more different than the class-cutting loner, Hana-kun. But when he saves her from a pushy classmate, the two strike up an unlikely friendship. Nanase is determined to help set him straight and keep him in school, and Hana-kun is equally determined to show her there's a life outside the classroom. Will the two be able to overcome their differences? (Source: Kodansha Comics USA)

Ayumu Shiiba has always struggled when it comes to her grades, but decides to study even harder so that she can go to Nishidate High School with her best friend Yuuko Shinozuka. When the results of the entrance exams came out, it turns out that Ayumu herself passed, but unfortunately, Shinozuka did not. Consequently, Shinozuka reveals everything she had felt about Ayumu—nothing but resentment. Depressed that her closest friend has now deserted her, Ayumu finds a way to make her temporarily forget the loneliness: self-injury. As a result, she chooses to be alone and quickly becomes an outcast at her new school, refusing to socialize with anyone. Yet when her classmate Manami Anzai suddenly befriends her, Ayumu's world seems to brighten—but little does she know that something more horrible would start coming her way. Life is the story of a certain girl's isolation, a tale filled with despair and persecution enough to bring any person to the brink of insanity. However, only the strongest will find the light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how impossible the odds may seem. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Based on Yoshi's hit novel series, "Deep Love" depicts the struggling life of Ayu, a 17-year-old high school girl who believes neither in a future nor the happiness it could bring her. By selling her body as a teenage prostitute, she's trying to justify her existence, which is as bleak as her heart: it's void of joy, sorrow, love. It's not until her encounter with a kind-hearted old lady that Ayu begins to realize the true meaning of happiness... (Source: manganews.net)

Yuu Akabane used to be a plain, shy girl, but she decided to change that when she entered Harumi High School. Now 16 years old, Akabane has her sights set on the "White Prince" of her school, Takumi Shirakawa. But wherever Shirakawa goes, Haruto Kurosaki, the "Black Devil," isn't far behind. Because of Kurosaki's evil glare and bad disposition, no one can even get close to Shirakawa. One day, as Akabane is moving into the school dormitory, she witnesses Kurosaki threatening another student for accidentally spitting gum in his hair. But when Shirakawa involves himself in the conflict, Akabane fears for his safety. Deciding to take charge, she cuts off Kurosaki's ponytail in an attempt to end the argument. However, all she really ends up doing is giving Kurosaki another target to bully: her. Kurosaki's idea of punishment is unconventional, to say the least, and each time he toys with her, he leaves her heart pounding. Can Akabane break free from the Black Devil and stay true to her feelings for the White Prince? Or will she keep falling for Kurosaki's devilish charms? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Momo Adachi struggles with insecurities about her tanned skin daily, which is only worsened by her high school peers. Moreover, the girl who Momo treats as her best friend, Sae Kashiwagi, is the most vicious of them all—spreading hateful lies and scheming evil plans to ensure Momo does not outshine her. Unfortunately for Momo, she is about to face a tremendously difficult battle when Sae realizes that the two most attractive guys in school have feelings for her. Can Momo keep her long time crush, Kazuya "Touji" Toujigamori, by her side despite Sae's attempts to tear them apart? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Sixteen-year-old Kyou Aizawa's relationship with her father has always revolved around basketball. He wanted to join the NBA, but suffered a knee injury that ended his dream; since then, he has tried to live vicariously through Kyou. When her father suddenly gets transferred to another part of the country, Kyou gets the opportunity to attend Seisyu Academy. She is excited because Seisyu is famous for its cute girls' uniforms. When she opens the box sent by the school, however, Kyou discovers an unflattering boys' uniform instead! As it turns out, her father has faked paperwork and enrolled her as a male student so she can join the school basketball team, which is ranked fourth in Japan. As a sacrifice to carry on her father's legacy, Kyou begrudgingly cuts her hair and moves into the boys' dormitory. She meets her roommate and teammate Chiharu Eniwa but somehow manages to irritate him on the very first day. He is quick to taunt Kyou about her short stature and questions her dedication to the sport. Will Kyou be able to live in close quarters with someone so annoying and thrive on the basketball team, all while hiding her true gender from everyone? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Chihiro Hiyoshi is known for never turning down a request. Always accepting tasks given to her by friends and teachers alike, she is considered to be the ideal student by many. While seen as perfect in the student eye, Chihiro refutes the idea in her mind—aware that she gained her reputation due to her lack of courage in refusing her peers. One day, Chihiro is asked to collect some papers for her teacher. Entering an archive, she stumbles and lands on top of a sleeping boy. Introducing himself as Risa Kisaragi, she learns that he is a mess of a student with terrible attendance rates and widely regarded as an utter slacker—the exact opposite of herself. Looking up to his personality, she begins to interact with Kisaragi to learn more about him. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Chiemi Yusa's high school record is far from perfect. She's already been suspended twice for fighting, and she's not even half-way through her first year! In danger of getting expelled for starting yet another brawl, her teacher approaches her with an unexpected offer: get her classmate Akifumi "Deranged Devil" Hirata, the nastiest fighter in the whole school, to clean up his act, and her record will officially be cleared. Reluctantly she accepts and immediately goes on the attack. But as she's waiting for him to retaliate, she discovers that he has more in store for her than just a fight! In Junai Tokkou Taichou!, you'll find a rollicking brawl of a good time as the roughest guy and girl in school get themselves into trouble—and find themselves in love. (Source: Tokyopop)

Nina's neighbor, Kyousuke, is starting high school while she's still stuck in junior high. Just walking to their nearby schools together isn't enough for her—especially since they keep running into Yuiko: a beautiful, outgoing girl in Kyousuke's grade who also seems to harbor feelings for Nina's next-door neighbor. (Source: MU)

High school student Sawako is caught in a compromising situation. As a result, the other students in her school bully and ostracize her to the point she looks to suicide and drops out of school. She starts drawing manga and the hobby becomes her "vitamin." (Source: ANN)

Kako, a 16-year-old high school girl, goes to a mixer pretending to be 22. While there, she meets Kouta who at first has a very intimidating aura. But once he saves her from an awkward situation, she wants to know more about him as does he. That is until he finds out she isn't 22. The next day Kako runs into him again, but this time he's working as a police officer. Kako still wants to get closer to Kouta, but he isn't interested...or is he? (Source: JJayBluejay) Included one-shots: Volume 2: Watashi wa Kesshite Fukou dewa Nai Volume 9: Ookami Shoujo Shounen

Isaku never asked to be the daughter of a yakuza boss, but when her parents died in a car accident when she was 5, her gangster grandfather took her in and raised her as part of the clan. After years of being avoided by her schoolmates because of her family ties, Isaku is finally ready to make her high-school debut, live a normal life, and maybe even find love...until loyal family servant and Isaku's dedicated guardian, 26-year-old Keiya, enters high school right alongside her and vows to protect her from all of the above! Now she's got a chain-smoking, pistol-wielding knight-in-shining(?)-armor to deal with, and navigating high school besides? What's a young lady to do?! (Source: Kodansha USA)

In middle school, Hiro Momose was bullied and forced to be an errand girl for delinquents. Now a high school freshman, she is hoping to turn over a new leaf. Although the requirement states that each student must join a club, the clumsy Hiro is rejected by every club she has visited. Because of this, she ends up joining the "Helper's Club," a group on the verge of disbanding with Dan Ichikura as its sole member. On the surface, Ichikura seems like the perfect boy—boasting good grades, athleticism, and a reliable nature. However, he harbors a secret that hits a bit too close to home for Hiro: he was once a delinquent. When she finds out, Ichikura swears her to secrecy. Now, Hiro must avoid returning to her middle school days and make this chance encounter work out for them both. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Falling in love with a painting while at a school's festival, Iku is able to meet the gentle high schooler who created it. She falls in love at first sight and with that feeling in her heart, decides to enroll in that high school! But, what happens when she joins the art club and discovers her gentle prince has disappeared and a sleaze ball has taken his place?! (Source: 3SM Scans)

Bouyant girl Aizawa Yume falls for the cool boy in her class, Kashiwagi Kou—who tickles people’s noses with a sweet scent and only smiles from time to time. Slowly, Yume develops feelings for Kou-kun... but one day after school, she catches him with Hitohana-san, the girl with a bad personality and equally bad reputation! (Source: Leaping into Puddles)

Nayu and Oumi are childhood friends. Without realizing it, Nayu finds out she has fallen for Oumi over the years. However, just as she comes to terms with her feelings, Oumi reveals himself to be in love with the pretty Tsuzuki in his class. How will Nayu deal with such heartbreak? (Source: Sweet Melody Scans)

Ten years ago, there was an explosion at Hisano's apartment building. She would have been there, but she'd been hit by a bike ridden by a boy in blood-stained clothes. He dropped a toy scale when it happened, and she's been hanging on to it as a good-luck charm ever since. Now Hisano's in high school. One of her teachers was murdered, and the police are investigating. A young man suddenly appears carrying the toy that scale belonged to. And perhaps... can he also see the hallucinations Hisano has always been plagued with? Everything is connected as the pattern slowly rises to the surface. (Source: Storm in Heaven)

High schoolers Yuki and Shigeru aren't dating, but still enjoy a highly active sexual relationship. Naïve and still very child-like in the way they think, it comes as a great shock to them when Shigeru discovers she's pregnant. The two are confronted with the decision of aborting the baby and wounding Shigeru, or to keep it and face great opposition from their parents and high school, and *gasp* miss their beloved Conflict concerts!

With excellent grades and a diligent attitude, Hinana Hanazawa presents herself as a serious and sensible girl. Little do her classmates know, she dreams of a fairy-tale romance, with a dashing prince to sweep her off her feet. While her head may be in the clouds at times, she is well aware that the likelihood of this fantasy becoming reality is next to none. Just like in a storybook, however, Hinana's prince charming does arrive; Kaede Ayase, a wildly popular actor and model, comes to her school to shoot his next big feature film. Kaede is also putting on a front for the public—while polite and considerate around most, privately he is much more laidback and has a secret butt fetish. After meeting, the two feel an instant connection, and eventually they begin seeing each other more often. Faced with media scrutiny, old flames, and past regrets, can a hopeless romantic and a somewhat perverted superstar keep their love alive? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Aki has always liked her basketball club friend, Mase. However, she can’t seem to gather her courage to confess to him. On the day when she finally decides to tell him, she is confessed to by a guy from a different Junior High!! A horrible accident follows and Aki finds herself not being able to choose between the two – Mase, whom she truly loves or Koichi, whom she’ll always feel indebted to… (Source: JShojo)

Sixteen-year-old Natsume Aihara has never been on a date, let alone been in a relationship. She blames her lack of experience on one person: her next-door neighbor and handsome older brother figure, Sousuke Mikami. Despite their nine-year age difference, the two are seldom apart. Sousuke helped raise Natsume since childhood, but even now remains completely overbearing. He personally wakes Natsume up every morning and takes a lower-paying job at her high school to keep a close eye on her. Natsume used to adore Sousuke, but realizes that his doting has become excessive. Having seen his true perverted nature and suffering as the object of his obsession for too long, she finally decides that enough is enough, and tries to find a boyfriend her own age. However, can she ignore the strange beating of her heart whenever she is near the person who already knows her better than anyone else? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Both in appearance and personalities, twin sisters Ageha and Hana Mizuki could not be any more different from each other. Separated at birth until second grade, Ageha had grown up in the countryside, being raised by her grandmother, while Hana lived in the city with their parents. Due to their contrasting upbringings, the quiet and reserved Ageha constantly lives in the shadow of her outgoing and charismatic sister. During her childhood, Ageha befriended a boy named Ryuusei Koike and has been in love with him since. When she moved back in with her parents, the two lost contact with each other, but she was surprised to see him again in high school. Even so, she cannot bring herself to talk to him, much less confess her love for him. Seeing her woes, a mysterious man tells Ageha if she proclaims her love out loud, then Ryuusei will surely return her feelings. Thinking he is delusional, Ageha humors the idea, only for Ryuusei to enter the room and remember their childhood together. Their reunion is short-lived, however, when Hana decides to swoop in and steal Ryuusei from Ageha out of jealousy. Just when she loses hope of ever being with him, the stranger from before reappears, promising to help Ageha take Ryuusei back. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ran Takamine is beautiful, intelligent, and athletically proficient. Her near-perfect demeanor causes her classmates to deem her difficult to approach, often comparing her to a flower blooming high atop a mountain. However, an encounter with the blissfully carefree Akira Saeki surprises yet comforts her. After all, not all people are afraid of her. When Ran's mother requests her to visit Soleil, a small but elegant flower shop across town, she never expects to run into Akira again. As it turns out, his family owns Soleil and he helps around the store. But this fact embarrasses him so much that he urges Ran to keep it a secret. Enraptured by their incidental meeting, Ran continues to notice Akira at school to the point where she can no longer brush off her thoughts about him. As days turn into weeks, Ran begins to wonder which warms her heart more—the exotic blossoms at Soleil, or the boy who can speak the language of flowers. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Oboreru Knife tells the story of Natsume, a sixth-grade girl who has to move from Tokyo to a decidedly different town in the countryside. Upon meeting a boy named Kouichirou there, "something" stirs inside her. The story depicts a "teen heart on the brink of ruin." (Source: ANN)

Erina Wada has no trouble being composed in the company of her classmates, but the moment she lays eyes on a cat, she regresses into a cooing, googly-eyed mess. Therefore, it is no wonder that when she spots a cat in danger in her backyard, she jumps to rescue it without a second thought. What follows is a thorough cuddling session as Erina fawns over the sheer cuteness of the cat. However, as she raises the cat to her lips and kisses it, the cat morphs into a man who is stark naked. Overcome with shock, Erina faints. After regaining consciousness, Erina shrugs off her earlier encounter as nothing more than a dream. So when the same cat visits her and kisses her without warning—turning into a man again—Erina is too stunned to react. Adding to her already growing confusion, it dawns on Erina that the man is Kou Nekoyama, an unsociable boy from her class. As unfazed as ever, Nekoyama declares that Erina is now his master—leaving her in a state of disarray. What will come to be of this strange arrangement between a high school girl and a mysterious shapeshifter? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Yaya Higuchi is a fan of visual kei musicians and gothic lolita fashion. As a child, her dream was to grow up and become a great singer. However, she now hides her passion six days a week, afraid that she will be ridiculed by her peers or her overly strict father. Only on Sundays can she freely express herself among like-minded teens in Harajuku. Even without disclosing her secret hobbies, Yaya is treated poorly by Seri and Moe, two mean girls who she calls friends. As hard as she tries to remain optimistic, Yaya is painfully aware that no one at school speaks to her besides her bullies and an almost offensively straightforward male classmate named Moriyama. When a fierce, no-nonsense girl named Nana starts taking care of Yaya's troubles—paying back Seri and Moe for their cruel pranks and kicking down predatory men who approach Yaya in the street—it seems too good to be true. Moriyama encounters Nana more than once, and as he sees Yaya in class every day, he gradually begins to suspect that these two vastly different girls are the same person! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hirata Mihane has a scary face and isn't ladylike at all. In fact, she lets her temper get the better of her and often lets out small bursts of violent behaviour—even though she doesn't mean to. Because of this, the entire school calls her a "Satsujinki" (murderous monster). Even so, she's in love with the kind and popular Touma-kun, who doesn't mind the way she looks and is always nice to her. But... will Touma ever see her as a love interest? (Source: Dazzling Scans)

"Love isn't for me." That is what Tsugumi Koeda, a first-year high school student always told herself. Her small-framed, flat body has given Koeda a serious complex, making it totally impossible for her to ever imagine falling in love. That is, until one day when Masamune Sena, a boy from the next class sees her thin, boyish body by accident... Since then, whenever Tsugumi's with the natural and frank Masamune, the feelings she's held back, feelings that she wants to be "a girl" like everybody else start to grow more and more... This is a pure and slow-step love story dedicated to all the girls who find things awkward when it comes to love! (Source: Kodansha Comics USA)

Madoka Kawahara has always fawned over the boys she reads about in her manga, and it is her firm belief that the best guys are always cute. Adorable, innocent, and sweet—there is no greater combination! However, to her utter annoyance, it is a guy with the exact opposite personality of Madoka's type who comes to work with her in her family's restaurant. Despite his handsome appearance, Momoki Shikura is cold, arrogant, and utterly indifferent to Madoka's several attempts at kindness. Every interaction between the two has been unpleasant, with Shikura constantly making it seem like Madoka has ulterior motives to get closer to him. However, as the two spend more time in each other's company, they begin to realize how misleading first impressions can be. As the days go by, Madoka starts to wonder if Shikura may have a cute side to him after all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Uni is a prodigy with a cool reserve who is accomplished in everything except for English. One day, she insults her temporary English teacher and he overhears her. He asks her to come to his office after school and, somehow, she starts receiving private tutoring from him?! (Source: Osuwari Team)

Akari is an unfashionable first-year high school student who just moved from the countryside to the big city. While taking pictures of "Nana-chan," a huge mannequin at the mall, Akari accidentally bumps into into a handsome boy who compliments her on her eyes. Little does she know that the boy who has taken a fascination with her is actually Kanda, an extremely fashionable model and the heartthrob at her new school! What happens when he decides to make Akari stylish enough to land on the front cover of a magazine? (Source: Chibi Manga)

Mizuki Konno is your typical high school junior at Yanno Prefectural High School. Like many teens her age she is studying hard for college and when she has some down time she likes to fuss over fashion and make-up. While she may not be one of the class elites, Mizuki is fortunate to be on the right side of her class's idols. But that might not settle well with those who are in a similar academic status but not so lucky with their social lives. Mizuki really isn't a bad person. However she understands that she is one of the haves. And even if she only has so a strand to hold on to, that's much more than the introverts or the socially inept. On the day of the field trip, Mizuki's position with the cool kids cannot be better. But now a good portion of her class are now firmly against her. While this "lower" clique may not be united, their hatred is much stronger than their differences. Unfortunately tragedy strikes in the form of a traffic accident. And now the class is split into two new groups...the living and the dead! Almost the entire class has been wiped out and the five remaining girls are injured and lost in the wilderness. They also hate each other, and in a mix of Lord of the Flies with Heathers these girls begin to assert their wills against each other to try to survive while enacting a new class structure where looks and style is no longer the definition of influence. (Source: Vertical)

Nene is having her own "High School Debut"! In junior high she played volleyball and was not popular. But now things are different. With some makeup and a new hairstyle, she is all set! Teasing her as she attempts to get a boyfriend is her nemesis, Jun. He is amused by Nene's attempts at being fashionable, but in spite of it all, they are good friends. But love can be painful, as Nene finds out when she realizes she is falling for Jun, but he is totally in love with his old first love...

The continuation from Deep Love: Ayu no Monogatari. This revolves around Yoshiyuki, the lad who was in need of heart surgery in Ayu's Story. After Ayu's death, it seems that Yoshiyuki wants to learn anything, everything. And thus he tries out for a job as a host and says that he's willing to sell his body...

The stage is set in the prestigious Private Jyoushioka High School—or more commonly known as Joshi High. It became co-educational a few years ago, but females still heavily outnumber the males. The number of males could be easily counted. While one would think males would be pampered in such a harem school, the reality is far from being heavenly. It was the world of female domination. (Source: MU)

Hana Suzuki loves only two things in life: eating and sleeping. So when handsome classmate Izumi Oda asks Hana–his major crush–to join the school hockey club, persuading her proves to be a difficult task. True, the Grand Hockey Club is full of boys–and all the boys are super-cute–but given a choice, Hana prefers a sizzling steak to a hot date. Then Izumi mentions the field trips to fancy resorts. Now Hana can’t wait for the first away game, with its promise of delicious food and luxurious linens. Of course there’s also the getting up early, working hard, and playing well with others. How will Hana survive? (Source: Del Rey)

In her 3rd year of middle school, Hiyori has had a crush on Mizuno, who is in the classroom next door. It was at a time like that when a seating change happened, and she ended up sitting right next to Sasamoto, who is Mizuno’s childhood friend. She finds this out and she decides to ask for his help. However, Sasamoto, who was supposed to be just a friend, starts to develop feelings…?! (Source: Midnight Scans)

Shy Satsuki Shinohara's plan for a big high school debut are almost ruined by a pervert on the train, but she's saved by none other than the "gangster" student in her class, Yamaguchi-kun. He's already got a bad rap with the other students, and though Satsuki tries to approach him, he seems to always weasel out of her grasp. But she's not one to let a challenge daunt her, and she's out to prove that Yamaguchi-kun is so much more than he's cracked up to be. (Source: Kodansha USA)

Moving around often because of her father's job, third grade student Hitomi Kurio has always struggled with making friends. Alone and neglected, she dreams of owning a dog, but knows that her family's ever-changing location would be a detriment to the wellbeing of one. When Hitomi learns about the "Happy Walkers" program that allows loving families to raise potential guide dogs for a year, she yearns to become a trainer. Three months after intensively studying dog care, Hitomi gets accepted into the program and meets her new four-legged companion, whom she calls "Eye"—a name derived from the Japanese word for "love." Though he is timid and weak, Hitomi vows to make Eye the best guide dog in the whole world. Hitomi raises Eye with love and they form a deep relationship, but she has to let go when he is ready to work as a proper guide dog. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tsubasa and Shou have been friends ever since they met in kindergarten. Now they're starting high school at the same school, in the same class. Tsubasa has been in love with Shou for years, but never found the courage to talk to him about it. Still, she thinks he may feel the same... until they meet a girl who changes everything. Could she be the one whom Shou truly loves? And what does that mean for Tsubasa? (Source: Shoujo-Sense) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Sweet na Kare Volume 2: Koi no Jikan

When Kurumi Hanazono encounters her childhood friend Nagio at her school, she almost fails to recognize him. Overcome with a rush of nostalgia, she visits their childhood secret place but is embarrassed when she recalls a vivid memory: her and Nagio sharing an innocent kiss before he left town. Nagio is back now, and he surprises Kurumi by showing up at their secret location. As they reminisce about the past, Nagio does something unexpected, deftly planting a kiss on her lips. Shocked, Kurumi realizes that the current Nagio not only looks different―he is also mischievous and unpredictable! However, Kurumi's spartan brother Ataka cannot stand any boy who tries to get cozy with his precious little sister. When he gets a hint about what is going on between the two, he throws a massive fit and vows to drive Nagio away from his sister’s life. Wanting to pursue the relationship despite the risks, it is up to Nagio to find ways to steal kisses from Kurumi while her brother looms over him menacingly. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Sayu, a newbie when it comes to love, fell in love with the number one cold-hearted prince in school, Kanna...?! This is a compilation of three chapters of the popular series "99% Cacao" and "Yellow-eyed Fish," based on the original work by Satou Takako. Chocolate and tests are best when sweet! Also, if possible, love, too... (Source: MU)

On the first day of high school, Haruka meets the boy of her dreams but, he was the kind of guy who wouldn't allow anyone to get close. The distance between them does not shrink, even though she wants to get close to him. As a matter of fact, he has a secret that he can't tell to anybody...!? Very Painful Dramatic Love Story!! (Source: MU)

It's been a month since she entered high school, and Jun has started noticing a particular guy hanging around her classroom. When he suddenly confesses, she's not sure where she even knows him from--or how she feels about him. But come what may, he seems pretty intent on sticking around... (Source: Which Scanlations)

There's the affectionless father and the overly affectionate mother, and then there's the beautiful 18 year old high schooler Rina. "Friends are just meant to be used," is what Rina says when she is caught having sex with her friend's boyfriend. Rina has such a low opinion of friends, but when she is hospitalized her classmate from elementary school, Maki, appears before her, wanting to continue their free-of-charge friendship from long ago. In this day and age, just what is the meaning of friendship? A tale of friendship based on a true story, as retold by Yoshi. (Source: StarryHeaven)

Although her life isn't exactly like a shoujo manga, Miku Ikenouchi's friends are convinced that it's pretty close. They say Miku is "doing well in the spring of her life"... Miku, on the other hand, is a bit skeptical. Sure, she has recently started dating a third year, has a decent part-time job, and her home life is peaceful. In fact, you could even say that Miku is content... but, maybe, too content? Unfortunately, when she comes home Miku no longer has time to find out that her father has quit his job, and her parents are turning their home into a... boarding house? And, even worse, one of the new boarders is a guy from her school?! Miku is quickly going to find her peaceful days a distant memory from the past...

Chiaki and Subaru have been the closest since they were kids. Chiaki has always liked him but as Subaru walks further into the world of entertainment, Chiaki decides the time has come to move past her one-sided feelings and find new love. Does she have enough resolve to meet someone better, or will she find herself shaken by her long-time love? A close, yet distant love story between a normal girl and her actor childhood friend! (Source: MU)

1. PS I Love You Arisu finds a letter stuck inside a book. The person who wrote the love letter is Himura Tsubaki and he meant to give it to Suzuko. She texts the number that Tsubaki provided and pretends to be Suzuko. 2. Koibana Yuuka, a young hostess, every guy wants to do "it" with her and they think she's experienced. Truth be told, she isn't. She always finds an excuse to not do "it". One day a client named Hiroshi (Hiro for short) asks her to help him practice to become more of a man. Yuuka helps him and as the days past, love unravels unexpectedly. 3. 17-sai In her 3rd year of middle school, she caught her boyfriend in bed with another girl. Now Nakura Yuu in high school and rejects any boy who even says the word "love". One day, Yuu her best boy friend Kashiwada got drunk and did "it" in the bathroom. The next day Kashiwada told her to forget what happened. To Yuu, that day was special for her since she liked Kashiwada. But for him it must have been just any old day... Also included in Kono Koi ni Namidasuru! 4. Happy Honey A girl finds her perfect guy, but learns that her distrustful ways can break even the most perfect of relationships. (Source: Love_blossom)

Our heroine Kanna is the daughter of the famous builder in town. One day a boy with a hammer appears to train under Kanna's father?! The heart pounding love story of a handsome apprentice carpenter. (Source: Paperdolls Project)

1. Ue kara Katamomoi 2. Ai no Shirushi 3. Kimi Bakkari no Natsu 4. Sweet☆Lesson

Haru who's allergic to boys transferred to a class full of ikemens and bishounen! Will romance spark between Haru and the boys? (Source: Winter Translations)

Meet Kageno, the super dull, glasses-wearing, short first year high school girl. She has no friends and envies people who are enjoying their youth. Meet Mitsunaga Youta, the most popular, handsome guy in school. Girls constantly confesses their love to him, but he has no plans of dating anyone. After a string of events, he decides to ask Kageno to be his fake girlfriend for a month in order to stop the girls from confessing to him in exchange for his friendship. How will Kageno face all the ordeal that is about to come. This is the beginning of a love comedy between the school idol and the negative girl.

A schoolgirl who was adopted by a family experiences hardships at school and home. Her foster family treats her as Reika, their daughter who had died a couple years ago. Suddenly, her real blood-related brother appears before her, who has been searching for her for years. Now her life is turned upside down. Will she learn to trust other people again? (Source: MU)

Ririka is a high school girl who lives alone with her father. Despite not having a boyfriend, she always has a blast at school and at home everyday while leading a fulfilling life. Yet one day, she finds an extremely attractive older guy at the apartment’s garbage collection site. It turns out that he’s the salary man that just moved in next door. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Shinji, Manabu and Chinatsu are neighbors and childhood friends. Because they hide their thoughts from each other, their feelings become locked inside their hearts. At that time, Manabu informed the others about "that thing". And he could trust his friends forever. But what will happen when they grow up and start to change the way they feel about it...? (Source: Chibi Manga) Included one-shot: I just love you

Poor first year high school student Matsuri has an awkward encounter with her older brother's extremely popular friend Asahi one day after she gets out of the bath! Ever since then, whether she's home, at school, or wherever, Asahi seems to meddle with her…! Her days have gotten a little sweeter, flirtier, and naughtier when she spends them around Asahi, and it's awful! (Source: Tokyo Otaku Mode)

Five stories about sweet and painful loves. 1. Kimi to Kiss Shitai. by Makino 2. Sensei, Anone. by Haruki Saki 3. Kanpeki☆Kareshi Kanojo by Miyoshi Maki 4. Hoshigari na Honey ☆ by Kuramochi Mari 5. Koi, Kakueki Teisha by Kitagawa Yuka

1. Kimi no Kiss de Me wo Samasu (I Wake Up with Your Kiss) 2. Renritsu Houteishiki (Love Equation) 3. Kimi to Watashi de Sakaseru Hana (The Flower That Blooms Within You and Me) 4. Futari no Neiro (Our Sound)

Although her mother was sometimes abusive, Wakaba's best memories are when they are together at home eating a homemade dinner. However, when Wakaba is abandoned by her only parent, she is left in the care of a distant relative - the young Hinata Kazutomo. Initially unhappy with the arrangement, Wakaba gradually begins to enjoy her time with Kazutomo, who is determined to help heal her wounds and get her back on track. (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Tsutsuji no Koukuhaku

Enjoying the tranquility between the bookshelves, Touko Ashina spends her time volunteering as the sole member of her school's library committee. However, her cherished peace is disrupted when she finds someone sleeping among the shelves—a first-year named Yuuto Hayama. As it turns out, Hayama was recently given detention, and his punishment is to assist Ashina. Hayama is known for his irresistible charm, and the rumors of the reason behind his detention are too much for his innocent upperclassman to handle. Although Ashina tries to ignore idle gossip, Hayama's playful teasing and unexpected love for books make her cheeks burn red. She has never felt special or like she could compete with other beautiful girls, but Hayama has a way of making her grow bolder around him. As the two spend more time together, it soon appears that Hayama can no longer see Ashina as just another girl. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Rinne is a girl who can see and exorcise ghosts (usually with a paper fan). When the school punk saves her from getting hit by a truck, but ends up in a coma himself, she, and his disembodied spirit must defend his prone body from being possessed by this, that and the other local spirits. Unfortunately, she fails in her task, and an ancient playboy takes over the punk's body, leaving him to inhabit a pink stuffed monkey. Hilarity ensues. (Source: Tokyopop)

Kairi and Momo are attending university together and are finally happy...but Sae has been left behind after failing her last year of high school—she should've attended class a bit more! Follow Sae's adventures as she reunites with a childhood love and deals with high school life once again. (Source: Tokyopop) Included one-shot: Volume 3: Love♥Charge

Due to her mother's recent paralysis, Yuzu Horiuchi's life takes a sudden turn when she transfers from a prestigious all-girls high school to a co-ed one. As Yuzu struggles to adjust to a new routine with the help of some friendly classmates, she meets seemingly quiet Soutarou Kashio at a puppy adoption gathering. Together, they become enamored with the same Shiba Inu puppy they straightforwardly name "Shiba." The only problem is, neither one claims they can take care of it. However, when the puppy goes up for adoption, Yuzu finds herself in a bidding war and loses—but it turns out that Shiba's new owner is none other than Soutarou! Refusing to relinquish the pup, Yuzu proposes a compromise: she pays half of Shiba's expenses and they share joint custody. Together, Yuzu and Soutarou will raise Shiba and grow closer as pet-owners, friends, and maybe something more. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

1. Namae no Nai Uma (A Horse with No Name) 2. Nemuru Lion (Sleeping Lion) 3. 1 karat no Kajitsu

Rizu's childhood friend Souta has always been super cute but also just a little helpless, so she's taken it upon herself to take care of him. Little does she know, that Souta is only a facade! No scheme is too extravagant—Souta will stop at nothing to keep her to himself. (Source: Kodansha Comics USA) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Ayukawa Rena wa Shigo 4-ka (It's Been 4 Days After Rena Ayukawa's Death)

Mio loves radio, where she can be herself in private while still sharing her interests with the world—totally unlike her twin brother, Yuuta, the popular extrovert on the volleyball team. But when the love of Yuuta's life decides to study abroad in Australia, he asks Mio to do the unthinkable—go to school in his place! Suddenly Mio is thrust not only into the world of volleyball, but of men's dorms...and must do whatever she can to keep her secret! (Source: Kodansha USA)

Iroha was raised by her single mother, but when her mother remarries, they move in with her step-father and his 3 sons. To Iroha, this will be the first time she's living with men. What will happen to Iroha's new life!? (Source: AOC Translations)

In her mind, everything Azusa Asahina does is for her idol, Chikashi "Chika" Chida of Prince 4 U. This includes getting up before sunrise to prepare for her idol's group concert by choosing the right outfit and waiting in long lines for the limited edition merchandise. Azusa's dedication ultimately pays off in the form of a lucky seat near the stage, and everything seems to be going well when a stage spotlight right above Chika crashes down. Azusa soon wakes up just outside of Heaven, and by her side is not only God but also Chika. As it turns out, they both died after Azusa's failed attempt to save Chika. As an apology for the unintentional death sequence, God promises to reverse the pair's deaths and send them back to Earth. But not even God knows how he managed to switch the bodies of the obsessive fangirl and her idol around! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Despite living with her overprotective father, Sumire still wants to experience a lot of things—most importantly, a life-changing romance. Her second year of high school has just begun when she meets her new seatmate. The catch? He's a mysterious 20-something troublemaker, Leo Ninomiya. Will this be a start of a love that will change her world? (Source: MangaDex)

Rika and Monodani have just entered high school, and are looking for clubs to join. It is here that they come across the "Culture Research Club" run by two senpai. This is the beginning of Rika's high school love... a love that is one-sided. How will she cope with the problems of loving someone who also has a one-sided love? Can hard work truly pay off in love, or must she move on to a different love?

Akari couldn't think less of her school's karate champ, Abe-kun, despite him being the national champion. He's giant, uncouth, and couldn't be more different than her sweet angel and childhood friend, Takuto. But when Abe-kun injures his arm protecting her, she takes it upon herself to get him healed—after all, the school's pride is at stake—but finds the tables suddenly turned when he confesses to her! Now she's the goal he's aiming for, and she'll soon find out how driven a national champion can be! (Source: Kodansha Comics USA)

1. Ageha 2. Eternal Rainbow 3. Kiss Me, Baby

It's the start of their senior year, and Shiika happens to be in the same class as a guy named Megumi. It's a mystery to her why his voice echoes through her mind. (Source: Shinnen)

Ponta is a Labrador retriever puppy, the Koizumi family's pet. She's full of energy and usually up to some kind of mischief. But when Grandpa Koizumi, an amateur inventor, creates the Guruguru Bone, Ponta's curiosity causes trouble. She nibbles the bone... and turns into a human girl! Surprised but undaunted, Ponta ventures out of the house and meets Mirai Iwaki, the most popular boy at school. When Mirai saves her from a speeding car, Ponta changes back into her puppy self. Yet much has changed for Ponta during her short adventure as a human. Her heart races and her face flushes when she thinks of Mirai now. She's in love! Using the power of the Guruguru Bone, Ponta switches back and forth from dog to girl... but can she win Mirai's affections? (Source: Del Rey)

Sora, a high school girl who loves her family, hurt her back after carrying her sleeping younger brother and went to the infirmary. It seems like she was having a wonderful dream whilst taking a break but, when she woke up... the beautiful Arashi Tsukinose was sleeping in the same bed as her! It seems like Sora has been chosen by Arashi-kun to be by his side to help him sleep?? Although you'd think that NOBODY at the age of 16 needs a sleeping buddy, the sound of her heartbeat is resonating with the multi talented pretty boy. Ayu Watanabe's attention drawing new story is an intimate romance that starts from sleeping side by side... (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Hikari is an ordinary girl who can always be found in the corner of the classroom, drawing manga. After a fateful encounter, she dashes toward her dream! The girls' battle begins now—through manga. (Source: Phoenix Serenade Scans) Included one-shot: Volume 2: Mousou Girl

Sachi and her boyfriend Takara are your average high school couple. They go to school together, hang out, and even engage in the more intimate side of dating. However, as time passes, Sachi starts to get the feeling that something isn't right and decides to buy a pregnancy test. Later, in the bathroom of a family restaurant far from her home, she sees the two red lines that will change both her and Takara's life forever... (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Unlike her friends who are into pretty boys, Momoka has a crush on a giant professional wrestler named Kuga who plays a villainous heel on TV. But in real life, Kuga is a big softie, and he really appreciates her fan mail! In this lighthearted romantic comedy, a little TV crush for a very big man might just grow into something more. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

In order to realize her dream of a romance with her sempai, Meiko uses black magic. Unexpectedly, she summons the demon king Lucifer, who also ends up as her homeroom teacher! As part of their contract, Meiko is forced onto the path of a witch, but in reality, she's just Lucifer's slave! And now that she has magical powers, she activates her super strength whenever she eats Anpan. What will become of Meiko and the great demon king Lucifer? (Source: KakerA Translations)

Nagisa and her beautiful, intelligent best friend Yumi couldn’t be more different. Of course, her childhood friend, Ryou, is always happy to point this out whenever he can. When Yumi gets a crush on the equally intelligent and handsome Kei, Nagisa is determined to get the two of them together like any good best friend would, but it seems that Kei likes Nagisa’s outgoing personality more than Yumi’s shy one. And where does Ryou’s crush on Nagisa–and the one she may have on him–fit into all of this? (Source: MU)

Hikari's your typical freshmen in high school who's been recently daydreaming about Mari's, her shy best friend, love story. She decides to ship Mari with Ootani-kun, their classmate, after finding out about his crush on Mari when his friend, Asagiri-kun, tried getting the two to talk. The main character is Mari, the leading man is Ootani, and Hikari is the typical best friend in the story. Not bad... right? A youthful story between four kids going through unrequited love. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

A perfect boyfriend that loves Kin erasers and big boobs. A perfect girlfriend that is average-looking and flat-chested. Cry, laugh and squeal, because this is a story of passion and unrequited love! Although Natsu, 16, thought that Ichijou was the perfect boyfriend, it turns out it was only her illusion. When she confesses her feelings for Ichijou only to get the reply "I want a cuter girl than you," she discovers that what he's really interested in is Kin erasers and big boobs. Despite Natsu’s disappointment, she still finds herself being drawn to Ichijou more by the day. Where could a loving young lady possibly direct this passion of hers!? (Source: HaruHime) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Yasashiku tte, Sugoku Baka Volume 2: Natsu-iro Drop Volume 3: White

When Fujii Nanami comes across a group of delinquents beating up another boy, her first instinct is to run away. But forgetting what she saw is harder than it seems, and when she goes back to treat his wounds, she finds her fear of him beginning to fade as an unlikely friendship springs up between them... Included one-shot: Yurayura Moratorium

The story revolves around a girl who is the wealthy Rei-kun's robot. What kind of relationship will have those two!?

Koume, who has always admired the rumored "princess carry," is in her first year of high school. On her way to school, she meets a boy, Daisuke, who's extremely athletic, but extremely small. The only thing big is his attitude. Our first impressions suck! Plus, we're in the same volleyball club. I can't believe it's with Daisuke, or so I thought, but my heart won't stop thumping hard. What is this? (Source: Café Scanlation) Included one-shot: Koutetsu Girl Wataame Boy

Kobayashi Shinobu, first year highschool student, transfers to a new school only to get dumped by her boyfriend and have a teacher who breaks all her conventional preconceptions. He smokes. He leaves class without warning. And at night, he works as a host. Will their relationship overstep the boundaries or will it remain just a student and a teacher?

Aria Hoshina transfers to the prestigious school, Saiko Garden, to be with her father, who told her he supervises a girl's dorm. When she arrives there she finds the 222 boys that live there to be troublesome. (Source: ANN)

Hiroko has fallen in love with Takeru at her school's broadcasting club. Just when she is about to confess her love, her rival appears!? (Source: ANN)

Worries are about your height, whether or not you will do alright in a new class. For a normal high school student, Chiyoko's days were about such worries. But from the day she met her childhood friend Chiharu again, Chiyoko's world changed in a big way. When Chiyoko stumbled into a underground secret club beneath the surface she would discover a surprising truth.... (Source: StarryHeaven)

Ikeda Mei, highschool first year girl with a history of having no boyfriend as long as her age. "I thought I would get a boyfriend in high school!!" While Mei was being frantic, handsome senpai Sakuraba-san suddenly appears in front of her. Even though it should be their first meeting, he confesses "…please go out with me!!!" Mei agreed on a whim but…!? Her heart won’t stop racing! Her first, exciting romance with a very biased boyfriend. (Source: Chibi Manga)

Mashiro is always alone; at school, at cram, at home. One day, Mashiro met a youngster with a strange atmosphere. Holding the thought of “I want to change”, even though her legs are small, she took a big first step forward seeking the path of seeing Eden. (Source: MU)

Natsuaki-kun is aloof, handsome, and popular with the ladies...except to his friends, who know his aloofness is because he's shy and always in his own thoughts. Thoughts always occupied by his oddball classmate, Nashida-san...but try as he might, Natsuaki-kun can't ever seem to get up the courage to confess. Can he find a way to tell her how he feels?! (Source: Kodansha USA)

A dangerous love comedy between a brilliant high school student and a younger delinquent starts! Nachi, a fan of a cute male character of a social network game, decides to make use of her abilities as the top student of her grade and becomes a part-time tutor in order to earn money and pay for items in her game. However, her student, Soushi, is not only younger but also a delinquent with red hair! Tutor Nachi, who is even prepared to face even death, starts to see Soushi's cute side...?! (Source: Kodansha, translated) Included one-shot: Tokieda no Kakushiaji

Rika is a new shy student at her new school. She’s always had troubles making friends because of her personality. Her past best-friend, Mirai, encourages her to change before she moves to the new school. Will Rika be able to gather some courage to change herself and make new friends? (Source: MU)

The seven seconds we fell in love, the fifteen minutes we spent holding hands while going home, and the two weeks we spent together. They're all my lifelong memories. How will this limited time love develop...? (Source: Shoujo Sense)