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The Inconvenient Life of an Arousing Priestess, Volume 2 (Manga)
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Monster-fighting priestess Monica's impressive powers earned her a royal engagement, but... those powers come with a downside, arousing anyone affected, including herself! When her fiancé finds out, their engagement doesn't last long.
While news of the "indecent" holy woman spreads throughout the land, an unexpected connection from her past approaches Monica for help: he needs her powers, and the rumors don't seem to bother him. His name is Richard, and unbeknownst to Monica, he is also a prince...
This Reincarnated Countess Is Trying to Escape From Her Prince, Volume 2
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In the midst of a crowded ballroom, the Countess Sherazade is overcome by a flood of memories. Memories of a past life as an ordinary girl in another world, reading a Teen Love novel about a meek, but kind-hearted young woman from an impoverished noble family who catches the Prince's eye, and then attracts his love. A novel that recounts the story of her own life... or what it will soon become.
The only problem is... this story ends with Sherazade as a traumatized and broken shell of herself, and there's no way she's going to sit back and let that happen. At that moment, Shera makes a promise to herself— to do whatever it takes to make sure she will never, ever marry the prince!
Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 4
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Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea with sword in hand, driving back creatures that surge forth from the waves - for he is one of the 'kannagi,' white-haired, ageless warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the people of the island. Although kannagi are destined to live short and lonely lives, Elva has found devoted companion in Alto, whose touch heals the black stains left by the cursed sea, and who has sworn to serve him and free him from his cursed fate.
Piece by piece, Alto, Elva, and their allies are unraveling the secrets of the kannagi, the mysterious black sea, and their isolated island home — but every new revelation only brings more questions. After confronting Lord Shiyan and his own painful childhood, Elva finally feels that he is ready to deepen his connection with Alto, and for the two of them to become lovers in truth. But Alto is coming face to face with painful truths of his own as the origins of his healing abilities and immunity to the black sea finally come to light.
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Acid Town, Volume 5
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In a run-down city riddled with poverty and gangs, survival is a daily struggle. In a shocking revelation of the relationship between the scheming Reiji Nakamoto of the Snakes and Masatsugu, heir to the Seidoukai yakuza group, the threads between Reiji's origins, Yuki's painful past, and Hyoudo's complicated loyalties begin to unravel, exposing the decade-old web of hatred, adoration, and hurt behind the violence tearing the city apart.
Reiji and his sister Hisako are the children of the Kawaguchi group's leader, sworn enemies of the Seidoukai. Orphaned by the conflict between groups tearing the city apart, they are taken in by none other than Domoto, the head of the Seidoukai himself. Masatsugu, young heir to the Seidoukai, is immediately besotted with the siblings, cherishing and looking after them in the hopes of one day seeing Reiji and Hisako achieve their own bright futures, free from the stain of the criminal underworld. But his father holds less than noble intentions toward the two — and there is no easy escape from the old hatreds and bad blood of the past.
This book contains strong language and mature themes, including mentions of sexual violence, and discussion of abuse. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age. graphic novels;comic;english towns;acid;fan favorites;yuki;tetsu;seidoukai;kazutaka hyodo;gay men;survival;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;best friends;street life;manga;yaoi;yakuza;lgbtq
Acid Town, Volume 4
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In a run-down city riddled with poverty and gangs, survival is a daily struggle. In a shocking revelation of the relationship between the scheming Reiji Nakamoto of the Snakes and Masatsugu, heir to the Seidoukai yakuza group, the threads between Yuki's painful past, Hyoudo's complicated loyalties, and the source behind the growing threat of gang warfare begin to be unraveled.
Reiji and his sister Hisako are the children of the Kawaguchi group's leader, sworn enemies of the Seidoukai. Orphaned by the conflict between groups tearing the city apart, they are taken in by none other than the head of the Seidoukai himself. But though their lives are comfortable and free of the threat of gang violence, Reiji can't help but feel that something is missing in his life, and there are answers to his past and present being kept from him. But the truth is a painful, bitter pill to swallow, and the revelations that follow will shape all of their lives to come...
NOTE: This book contains strong language and mature themes, including mentions of sexual violence, incest between adoptive siblings, and discussion of abuse against a minor. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age. graphic novels;comic;english towns;acid;fan favorites;yuki;tetsu;seidoukai;kazutaka hyodo;gay men;survival;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;best friends;street life;manga;yaoi;yakuza;lgbtq
The Wizard (Novel)
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Eighteen-year-old Cheng Jinxi is accused of brutally murdering a dozen of his relatives in just one night. Despite police officer Liang Yuanfeng doing everything he could to find evidence of his innocence, Cheng Jinxi confesses to the crime and is sent away to prison. Seven years later, a series of bizarre supernatural murders occur, and Liang Yuanfeng is given permission to bring Cheng Jinxi out of prison as a backup to help solve them. Cheng Jinxi is capable of bringing so much despair and pain with his powers, but Liang Yuanfeng believes the two of them can work together in the name of justice. And when the guilt and numbness he once felt fades into something new, Yuanfeng realizes...
This new feeling is love.
Lullaby of the Dawn, Volume 3
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Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea... He is one of the kannagi, white-haired, ageless warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island and its people. Although most kannagi live short and lonely lives, Elva has found a devoted friend in Alto, who's sworn to serve him and free him from his cursed fate.
Having finally admitted their deep and tender feelings for one another, Alto and Elva spend their first new moon together as a couple. As Elva finds solace in Alto's embrace, he finally summons the courage within himself to speak the truth of his painful childhood. But as the Church begins to meddle in the affairs of the kannagi and Alto stumbles across a shocking secret about their island home, can Elva accept the happiness and love he has found at Alto's side, knowing that he alone among the kannagi has found a reprieve from their tragic fate?
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The Black Cat & the Vampire, Volume 2
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Studious Yuki Hasegawa found himself pursued by the unbearably popular Jean Michele and embroiled in a potentially deadly search for a monster hiding among the students of Blanc College boarding school. When Jean accidentally bites Yuki after their school dance, Yuki is forced to come to terms with the idea that vampires are real and Blanc College is full of them. When Jean explains the cruel power of a human's love, Yuki wonders if the only way to keep vampires from feeling that cursed urge to drink blood if for humans not love them. Will Yuki be able to stop his budding feelings for Jean now that he knows what fate awaits them...?
Elva is a battle shaman whose life is eroded bit by bit every time he drives back monsters that emerge from the black sea. Indignant when he sees this, a young boy named Alto is determined to find a cure and stay by Elva's side.
After 8 long years, Alto has become a fearless young man, though he hides his love deep inside. And despite only expecting to live for a few more years, Elva seems to be healing as he spends time by Alto's side.
Awarded first place in the Best Comic category in the 2022 Chill Chill BL Awards.
This book contains sexual content and is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
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The Black Cat & the Vampire, Volume 1
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Blanc College is a prestigious all-boys boarding school where the sons of well-respected families from all over the world study and learn to be independent.
Yuki, a first-year attending Blanc College on a scholarship, is the perfect student: at the top of his class, quiet and polite. He's a bit of a loner, keeping others at arm's length — except Jean, the devastatingly charming Head Boy, who seems entirely immune to Yuki's aloof attitude.
Their school days are peaceful until, one day, a student gets attacked, and ends up with a wound on his neck that looks suspiciously like a vampire bite! Yuki doesn't have time for this nonsense. And besides, vampires aren't even real... right?
Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, sword in hand, to drive back the creatures that surge from the waves. Elva is one of the 'kannagi,' warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island. With his snow-white hair, unaging youth, and black-stained limbs — proof of the corruption that gradually takes the life of every kannagi — the local people fear and shun him... at least until his path crosses with that of a boy named Alto. Enraptured by Elva’s strength and lonely soul, Alto swears to serve him and free him from his cursed fate.
After eight long years, Alto has grown into a capable and fearless young man, unwavering in his devotion to his kannagi. Elva had long ago resigned himself to an early death — but somehow, Alto’s presence seems to be gradually healing him of the black sea's corruption...
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Acid Town, Volume 3
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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. graphic novels;comic;english towns;acid;fan favorites;yuki;tetsu;seidoukai;kazutaka hyodo;gay men;survival;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;best friends;street life;manga;yaoi;yakuza;lgbtq
Acid Town, Volume 2
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In a run-down city beset 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 brother's hospitalization, the two of them get caught trying to break into a yakuza vault. But the gang's young boss, Kazutaka Hyoudo, takes an interest in Yuki and they strike a deal: Hyoudo is willing to take care of the 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. When a shady, malicious figure from Yuki's past reappears in his life, painful secrets are revealed and hard decisions must be made. Can Tetsu overcome the shock of learning about Yuki's dark past to express his deep and unwavering love for his friend?
This book contains mature content and darker elements, including: gun violence, gang warfare, and non-explicit instances of sexual violence and abuse against minors. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.
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. graphic novels;comic;english towns;acid;fan favorites;yuki;tetsu;seidoukai;kazutaka hyodo;gay men;survival;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;best friends;street life;manga;yaoi;yakuza;lgbtq
The Flower That Seems to Truly Dance
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"No one can know about these feelings. But at least I can think of you while I dance."
It's the 16th year of the Showa era (1941), and Soutarou Kuramoto, the son of a distinguished family, is returning from his studies abroad with something on his mind. As a child, he told his best friend, Haroumi Asuma, "I hate the way you dance."
Determined to apologize, he visits Haroumi, but the young man — now a renowned dancer — deftly avoids him. Or perhaps there's another reason why he won't meet with Shoutarou...?
Set in an era where connecting with the person you love wasn't easy, a reunion with a childhood friend allows a long hidden love to bloom.
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.
