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Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 4
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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!
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Volume 2
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When it comes to idol group ChamJam, Eripiyo is the oldest — and perhaps only — fan of Maina Ichii. Despite Eripiyo's enthusiastic support, Maina is the least popular member of the group, but that doesn't deter Eripiyo, even though she spends so much of her money that she only has a single outfit of her own. But her love for Maina doesn't waver, even though she knows she might never be noticed for it!
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Volume 1
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When it comes to idol group Cham Jam, Eripiyo is the oldest — and perhaps only — fan of Maina Ichii. Despite Eripiyo's enthusiastic support, Maina is the least popular member of the group, but that doesn't deter Eripiyo, even though she spends so much of her money that she only has a single outfit of her own. But her love for Maina doesn't waver, even if she knows she might never be noticed for it!
Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 2
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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! sexuality;gay;queer;comic;comic strips;transgender;cartoonist;toshimitsu yamamura;genta tsubakisaka;toshimitsu;gonta;toshi;fiction;gay men;lgbtq;homosexuality;interpersonal relations;japan;graphic novels;comics and graphic novels;baking;comic books;strips;baked products;real estate agents;manga;yaoi
Welcome Back, Aureole
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Outgoing and popular Kazu and shy and serious Moto grew up together as childhood best friends. But something changes during junior high, and the familiar, easy rhythm of their friendship begins to break apart as Kazu starts nursing deeper feelings for his oblivious friend. When Kazu's troubled home life and Moto's budding romantic forays create a clash of misunderstandings, secrets, and hurt feelings, will their relationship be able to survive these growing pains?
Welcome Back, Aureole is a bittersweet yet tender exploration of the maturation of young love. Two boys growing up side by side... their stars drift apart and come together again.
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Snow Fairy
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When famous wildlife photographer Narumi comes to Hokkaido to take photos of the elusive "snow fairies," he ends up stranded in a snow storm. After being rescued, he takes up residence in local farmer Haruki's house for the winter. As polar opposites, sophisticated and outgoing city slicker Narumi and country boy Haruki have a lot to learn from one another.
After Haruki shows an interest, Narumi teaches him about photography... and before he realizes it, he finds himself the sole subject of Haruki's new hobby. After a winter spent so close together, what will the spring thaw bring? comic;comic strips;anime;blanket wrap;narumi;hokkaido;haruki;young adult fiction;romance;graphic novels;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;blizzards;young gay men;wildlife photographers;manga;japan;relationship;lgbtq;bird
My Coworker Has a Secret!, Volume 1
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Akari is an average 25-year-old office worker who harbors a secret she hides from her colleagues: she's so obsessed with the pretty-boy idol Ren-Ren that it's ruining her financially!
When her lunch is stolen by a pigeon, a kind stranger offers his homemade bento in its place, and after graciously accepting, Akari tells him the reason she's so destitute. It's the first time she's revealed her secret otaku lifestyle to anyone. Of course, she assumes she'll never see this stranger again... until he shows up as the newest employee at her office! Can Akari trust him to keep her tragic and embarrassing secret from their coworkers? graphic novels;comic;relationship;marriage;co-workers;akari;ren-ren;man-woman relationships;romance;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;work environment;manga;women clerks;contemporary woman;otaku;popular culture;obsession;workplace romance;employee;secret lifestyle
SCRAMBLUES
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Haru Kurosaki once heard a stranger's song in high school that made him decide to finally follow his passions. Now, he's a graphic designer who's recently been put in charge of designing a CD jacket for the prodigy musical artist Eddie Astley.
On the outside, Eddie is intimidating and aloof — but when Haru spots him at a rock concert, he realizes how wrong that assumption is. As he sees beyond Eddie's surly exterior and catches a glimpse of the man beneath the affectation, Haru begins to think about the message and emotions that Eddie tries to convey through his music. And in trying to get to know more about Eddie for his design project, he discovers that music always has a way of transporting you to a vital moment from the past. comic;lgbt;queer;guitarist;romantic comedy;gay;music;artist;relationship;lesbian;performing arts;love;lgbtq;band;kurosaki;eddie;haru kurosaki;eddie astley;haru;gay men;young adult fiction;romance;friendship;musicians;graphic novels;memory;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;graphic artists;gay musicians;manga;romance comic books;yaoi
Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 1
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Toshimitsu Yamamura owns a real estate company and loves baking delicious, healthy snacks in his spare time. When his coworker comes to him one day with the idea of advertising their real estate agency as LGBT-friendly, Toshi realizes this little change could really help people who often face discrimination in his industry. He's terrified, though, because he worries this move will out him as gay. Joined by his boyfriend Gonta who inspired him to bake in the first place, Toshi navigates a changing world that's slowly becoming more accepting, faces his fears and discomfort, and bakes some incredibly lovely treats along the way. sexuality;gay;queer;comic;comic strips;transgender;cartoonist;toshimitsu yamamura;genta tsubakisaka;toshimitsu;gonta;toshi;fiction;gay men;lgbtq;homosexuality;interpersonal relations;japan;graphic novels;comics and graphic novels;baking;comic books;strips;baked products;real estate agents;manga;yaoi
Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry, Volume 2
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Princess Leticiel is the most powerful sorceress of her remote kingdom, and adored by everyone. But as her land is ravaged by an endless war, she loses everything. Her people, her family, her loved ones, and eventually, her own life.
Until she opens her eyes and awakens in a place she’s never seen before! A thousand years have passed, and she finds herself reincarnated in a different time in the body of a different person; the lazy and incompetent Dorossel. Dismissed and apparently despised by her family and even her fiancé, she struggles to understand this new world and the events that have transpired since her death.
There’s a lot to be mad about, but first on the list: how on earth did future magic turn out so lame? manga;anime;japanese;japan;tankobon;graphic novel;comic;isekai;fantasy;slice of life;light novel;teen;teenager;young adult;kou yatsuhashi;mito nagishiro;neko yotsuba;oujo denka wa oikari no you desu
Just Friends
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During one summer in her teens, Erika’s mother pressured her into going to a local overnight camp. Despite her reservations, Erika ended up meeting a girl named Emi... and Emi didn't let Erika’s anti-social front prevent them from forming a special bond.
Now in their 30s, Erika and Emi reminisce about that fateful summer and consider what could have been.
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Yuri Espoir, Volume 3
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After finding out she is to be forced into an marriage of convenience as soon as she graduates high school, Kokoro sees her life ending before her eyes at her father's wishes. And so in her final year of high school, she decides to indulge in her love of other women, and create an incredible sketchbook of lesbian romance to leave behind as her legacy. As she observes the young women of her town, she learns more about their desires, their struggles, and the unpredictable whims of love.
My Coworker Has a Secret!, Volume 2
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Akari is an average 25-year-old office worker who harbors a secret she hides from her colleagues; she's a huge otaku, to the point that her obsession is ruining her financially! When her lunch is stolen by a pigeon, a kind, attractive stranger offers his homemade bento in its place, and after graciously accepting, Akari tells him the reason she's so destitute. Of course, she assumed she'd never see him again... but he's the newest hire at the company where she works! Will he keep her secret? And will she learn more about this kind-hearted man?
Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 3
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Betrothed to Prince Asbert of the great kingdom of Noston, Claire is shocked when the engagement is suddenly annulled. More than that, the new consort to the throne is none other than her sister, Charlotte! As the daughter of the now disgraced duke and scorned as a villainess, Claire leaves everything she knows and sets out on a journey to find her true self.
But wait, isn't that's the plot of the game "Upstart ♡ ETERNAL LOVE" on its hardest difficult setting...?
Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry, Volume 4
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In a remote kingdom, there lived a princess, adored by her subjects and wielding powerful magic. But as her land was ravaged by an endless war, she lost everything: her people, her family, her loved ones, and eventually, her own life. Until she opened her eyes and awoke in a place she’d never seen before!
A thousand years have passed, and she finds herself reincarnated into someone else's body. Realizing the person she's now living as is despised by her own family and even her fiancé, the former princess struggles to understand this new world and the events that have transpired since her death. There’s a lot to be upset about, but first on the list: how in the world did future magic turn out so lame?
Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 3
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Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married.
As they travel from country to country, the different people, cultures and cuisine they encounter begin to bring them closer together. After all they're not just learning about the world, but about themselves too.
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