As a child Tanabe was always tagging behind Haruyama, but in high school after he became a ping pong ace their relationship is gradually getting worse. Who is the one tagging along for real and why is Tanabe always so quiet? A touching and yet funny story with ping pong as it's background. This volume also contains a one-shot about one very interesting hairdresser and a two-chapter story about a dentist and his fated client. (from Wasurenagusa Scanlations)
Kwon Sehyeon is both an alpha and omega who enters the beta dorm at his university to hide his unusual traits. Since his omega side awakened late and is unstable, he needs to avoid alphas at all costs. But as it turns out, his kind roommate and old friend, Seo Junhoo, also entered the beta dorm hiding the fact that he is an alpha. Once he learns the truth, Sehyeon knows he should change rooms and stay away from Junhoo. However, an unexpected heat cycle has the two friends crossing the point of no return...
In a world where alphas and amegas are the stuff of urban legends, Doha is a rare dominant omega who usually deals with his heat cycle through casual one-night stands. One day, he uses a matching service and gets paired up with an alpha named Jihwan. Things get unexpectedly intense. Overwhelmed by pheromones, Doha forgets about precautions and ends up knotted, leaving him in shock. However, Jihwan seems entirely unfazed by the situation and boldly suggests they meet again, saying, "Don't tell me you're scared because I'm an alpha..."
The cutting words of Lee Seok-jun’s first love during his school days left a scar that still follows him into adulthood. His fear of intimacy and emotional distance have turned breakups into a recurring theme in his life. One night, while venting about yet another failed relationship at a bar with friends, Seok-jun crosses paths with Yae Ji-hoo—a notorious bar regular with a reputation for living like a gigolo. Enticed by Ji-hoo’s bold offer of a "crash course in adult technique," Seok-jun narrowly escapes an awkward situation just in time. But Ji-hoo’s wounded pride refuses to let the matter rest. When he learns that Seok-jun works as a swimming instructor, Ji-hoo begins plotting an elaborate revenge scheme. “I don’t care if it’s love or not. I just need to see him beg.”
Souma Yukihira, a teenager with a passion for cooking, dreams of surpassing his father's culinary skills and inheriting the family diner. However, his dreams are disrupted when his father announces the restaurant's closure due to overseas business. His father encourages him to attend Tootsuki Culinary Academy, a prestigious school known for its rigorous curriculum and high standards. Souma reluctantly agrees, not knowing that this decision would change his life forever. He embarks on a journey filled with challenging friendships, fierce rivalries, and sleepless nights. The included one-shot in Volume 3 is titled "Kimi to Watashi no Renai Soudan."
After living as a recluse for three years, vampire Terakomari Gandesblood (Komari) is surprised to awaken to a new role as a commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army. However, her new unit is made up of rebellious troublemakers who quickly challenge her authority. Despite hailing from a powerful and prestigious vampire lineage, Komari's aversion to blood has rendered her weak and unskilled in magic. Facing daunting odds, Komari relies on her devoted maid Vill to help her succeed. Will this unlikely duo be enough to lead the unit to victory, or will Komari regret leaving the safety of her room?
The focus of this manga is on a traditional overnight food stand, the diverse meals tailored by the vendor to cater to the preferences of their clientele, and the highs, lows, struggles, and triumphs encountered by the loyal regulars. Additional information: This manga was a nominee for the 2nd Manga Taisho Award in 2009 and took home the Grand Prize at the 39th Japan Cartoonist Awards in 2010.
Unexpectedly, he crossed paths with his old high school friend, Yachiyo, during his grandmother's funeral. It had been two long years since they last saw each other, right after Yachiyo's wedding. Their friendship had become distant due to a past incident in high school. "At that moment, I failed to comprehend the significance of it all, and by the time I did, it was already too late—a haunting memory. The emotions that I believed I had let go of resurfaced, engulfing me as we crossed paths once more..."