From Baka-Updates A bartender brings a drunk into his bar, only to be surprised to meet him again as a completely different person. --------- A single father takes pity on a drunken man outside his bar, only to be taunted by his equally adorable, and impudent young daughter. Little did they know that he will play a major part in their life.
The title character, Maruko, is a nine-year-old third-grade student. She is lazy, disorganized and usually late for school, in strong contrast with her neat and tidy older sister who must share her room with her. Maruko, like many kids, tries to avoid homework and chores, takes advantage of her doting grandfather and squabbles with her sister. Nevertheless, she is a well-meaning child who tries to do good. Maruko's real name is Momoko Sakura (さくらももこ Sakura Momoko), the same as the pen-name of her creator Miki Miura 三浦 美紀 (who used her own childhood experiences as inspiration). Her nickname "Maruko" is made of marui ("round", because of her round face) and -ko (girl child); the prefix chibi and the suffix -chan also refer to a cute child. Maruko's trademark face fault in reaction to embarrassment is the sudden appearance of vertical lines on her face, sometimes with an unexplained gust of wind blowing behind her head. This is sometimes mimicked by female fans of the series who draw the fingers of one hand down across the face to show embarrassment. On the internet this is often used as emoticons, by speech marks. For example: -_-" Other characters include Maruko's classmate and best friend Tama-chan. A fan favorite is Maruko's kind but absent-minded grandfather. Naive and easily tricked, he keeps a pet turtle and loves watching TV with Maruko. When feeling distressed or nostalgic, he spontaneously retreats to a surreal inner world for a few seconds to improvise a sad yet comical haiku about his state of mind.
“Abdominal Perforation Syndrome” – when children enter puberty, a hole forms in their belly. It closes automatically as you grow up, and having gone through this experience is a sign of adulthood. This story centers around junior high school student Asahina Chimaki and those around her, as they are torn between childhood and adulthood.
sequel of haru wo daiteita,this is the continuation of haru wo daiteita when the series restarted in april 2012.
A collection of cute short stories about high school students in love.
Miyata, a gay editor, got dumped by his lover due to his lingering affection for a past love. When drowning his sorrows at Nichoume, Miyata unexpectedly came across Ikura, a work partner and the representative of a brand name leather company. Ikura, who's bi, invited Miyata to a drink but got a curt rejection. The next day, Miyata was worried about awkwardness at work, but on the contrary, Ikura seemed to like him and requested to go out with Miyata in private..? (A story about the senpai of Tozaki Keisuke from Junjou)
The development of a gentle, warm relationship between a bookstore owner and a high-school student.
A short story about a girl in love with her bestfriend who happens to be straight....or is she?
Some live in the deep darkness behind your eyelids. Some eat silence. Some thoughtlessly kill. Some simply drive men mad. Shortly after life emerged from the primordial ooze, these strange creatures, called "mushi", came into being. Ginko, a wanderer with a sardonic smile, is a "mushishi" one who has the knowledge and the skill, to help people get rid of their various mushi related problems.
The company she entered was a black IT company… It's such a pain… I want to quit… "Boss, will you please die soon? (Good morning!)" With a sudden change (?), her honne (inner thoughts) and tatemae (public behavior) switched!? It's always been what she thinks, but, but… As a worker, she can't say it!? Her hidden "inevitable" honne, becomes a shield against harsh superiors! A pleasant and thrilling comedy!
England, the early 1900s. Alice, a young noblewoman, has a Japanese maid named Hanako working in her household. The two have a fairly typical relationship…until the day Alice begs Hanako to kill her. As Hanako tries to figure out why her mistress would make such a terrible request, she and Alice grow closer until an entirely new feeling begins to blossom between them. Don’t miss this poignant tale about women falling in love in historical Britain. Es: Esta historia cuenta las vicisitudes de una sirvienta japonesa y una joven británica: En este jardín de rosas, escribiremos sobre nuestros sentimientos secretos y ocultos. Siglo XX; Inglaterra. Kujou Hanako se dirige a Inglaterra tras su autor de ensueño, se encuentra en un país extranjero, sin nadie en quien apoyarse. Por coincidencia y tras la discusión con el jefe editorial del misterioso escritor Víctor-sensei, conoce a la joven aristócrata Alice Douglas, y empieza a servir en su residencia. Como su benefactora y por su mutuo amor por los libros (así como en retribución a Alice) Hanako se empeña en su trabajo día a día, sin olvidar su anhelo de conocer al enigmático escritor... Alice le dice que podrá volver realidad su deseo, con una condición: ¿Estará Hanako-chan dispuesta a cumplir con la impactante proposición?
An ecchi spin-off containing alternate what-if scenarios between Keiki and the club members.
