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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!
Although Shiho's job is going well, she lacks companionship from friends and a romantic partner. To fill the void, she has been requesting in-home massages, and one day she encounters a gorgeous masseur, Toudou. His skilled touch melts her body and mind, but their meeting takes an unexpected turn when he appears at her workplace the following day. This is the tantalizing tale of an unattached office employee and a dashing masseur who find love.
Mitsuki, a diligent and charming 24-year-old employee with a history of multiple relationships, struggles to enjoy affectionate gestures from her partners. Instead of experiencing delight, she shivers with discomfort. Her inability to revel in the conventional "joys of womanhood" and a series of unsuccessful liaisons leave her feeling lost at her age. In an effort to shake things up, Mitsuki is determined to make Shinomiya, an accomplished and attractive man, her final dating venture. However, Shinomiya's presence in her life awakens a dormant aspect of Mitsuki's personality...
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...
Wako Machida yearns to show off her boyfriend's irresistible charm to the world, while Meguru Soma, a fashion-forward boy who loves the "genderless" subculture, has the power to attract attention and leave a lasting impression at any event. Despite their unconventional pairing, their shared passion for the latest fashion trends and beauty products is enough to solidify their relationship.
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."
Shiro Manabe, a travel agency manager with a hectic schedule, takes solace in his alter ego "Mashiro," who frequents a club for three hours every Saturday. However, his capable and witty subordinate, Kuro Nabatame, stumbles upon the club unexpectedly. Will Shiro be able to conceal his cross-dressing from Kuro, or will the truth be revealed?
Set in the far-far north, where wolves rule, the head of the valley, Garm, follows the tradition of the lake chief, Hati, and becomes his mate, uniting their pack. Garm is frank and tough, and Hati is serious and pure. They respect each other's pride as chiefs and males, but being both Alphas, at first they are somewhat at odds with each other. As they share their lives and strengthen their bond, they gradually grow to become each other's one and only mates...
Unlike most girls who crave popularity among boys, Futaba Yoshioka wants the complete opposite – to avoid it altogether. In middle school, her popularity with boys caused her female classmates to shun her, leading her to take the opportunity in high school to reinvent herself by acting indifferent and unfeminine towards boys, allowing her to make some acquaintances along the way. However, things take a dramatic turn when her first love, Kou Mabuchi, suddenly reappears after disappearing years ago. Though she still cherishes the fond memories they shared together, she soon learns that the sweet and gentle boy she knew has disappeared, replaced by a cold and pessimistic version of himself. Although he acknowledges that their past feelings for each other were mutual, he warns her that they can never return to the past, as everything, including himself, has changed. Throughout Ao Haru Ride, Futaba navigates the complexities of searching for true love and friendship while staying true to herself.
Mari, a high schooler living in a town where humans and beastmen coexist, stumbled upon Tsunade, a unique student enrolled in a "special student" program for the Beastman Education Program. Although Mari was tardy for school that day, she couldn't resist being intrigued by Tsunade's sincerity and gentleness. Mari was taken aback at first, but couldn't ignore Tsunade's allure. Their developing romance hit a few bumps on the road when Mari's peers showed hostility towards beastmen. They found themselves trapped in a warehouse, but surprisingly, Tsunade held Mari tightly and proclaimed, "You smell delightful…" Mari was apprehensive at first, but their affection surpassed their differences and bloomed from that instant onward.
Formerly a member of her high school track and field club, Akira Tachibana's injury has left her unable to move at her previous pace. In order to support herself, she works part-time at a family restaurant where she unexpectedly falls for her 45-year-old manager, a divorced man with a young son. Despite their age difference, Akira appreciates her manager's tender nature, a stark contrast to how other employees view his weaknesses. Through small moments shared between the two, they begin to understand each other until Akira realizes that true love requires no explanation. On a rainy day, she chooses to confess her feelings, drastically shifting the dynamic between them. What remains to be seen, however, is how her manager will respond.
In a world where fairies are bought and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren't exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he's not so keen on the idea. As his new master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she'll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for...
