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.
Determined to obtain it, Chikara had devoted his life to pursuing his childhood dream through extensive research while studying at the university. One fateful evening, Satomi, a transfer student oozing with charm and intelligence, confessed a hidden truth that fueled Chikara's longing. As their relationship developed, there remained an enigmatic element of Satomi that eluded Chikara's grasp. This story tells of Satomi's mysterious past, her revival, and her hope for the future.
Student council president Terano is confident and smart. On the other hand, the good-looking, but scary yankee Kumazaki has been failing school for the past few years. One day, a friend in school catches Terano texting someone. Could it be a new girlfriend? However, Terano remains quiet on the subject... No one would have guessed that the rebellious Kumazaki is actually quite shy, and is completely wrapped around Terano's finger...
High school teacher Shibasaki is revered by her surroundings thanks to her deep love for her students and her gentle personality. One day she witnesses truant girl Masono get bullied and decides to help her. But when she visits her at home to hear her out, the answers Masono gives are decidedly unusual. (Source: Comic Gamma Plus, translated)
The Sako Detective Agency has experienced a recent sluggishness in business activities. Although Fumiyoshi values Rou Nakamura's dependable assistance and unique physical appearance, there may not be ample work for the robust assistant. The cases that do trickle in aren't the typical, unsolved mysteries showcased on television. Instead, they primarily center around tracking down lost cats and dogs. Fortunately, Fumi can always rely on his exceptional lost-pet hunter who happens to only accept smooches as payment!
In hopes that it will make him popular with girls, Asaichi starts a small, indie band with his friends and takes the lead as the vocalist. One day, Yoru joins the band as a support member. After a live performance, Asaichi's afterparty shenanigans lead to a misunderstanding. Yoru takes the opportunity to make his feelings for Asaichi clear and Asaichi responds in disgust: "That gay shit is just freakin' gross." But when he hears Yoru's powerful singing voice, things change for Asaichi: he finds himself all worked up and wanting to take Yoru's body by force. As his world spins around the axis of Yoru's unrequited feelings, Asaichi finds himself hurtling at staggering speed into a mess of lust and violent jealousy. But where will all of these feelings lead him...?
Kuma pub summary: It's mating season in the woods, when a gentle-hearted goatman, Takegiri, is attacked by a sex-crazed lynx-man, Kurohae! Relentlessly tormented, Takegiri yells, "Stop! Stop!" until he notices Kurohae's hungered gaze! From beastman love to android love and much more... Kijima unleashes wild love in its many forms in this new BL anthology!