From JShoujo Scans "A mermaid will fall in love with the first human she sees." Shiina is your average grade 8 girl----that is, except for her height, which makes her tower over the other people in her class. She's never met anyone SHE had to look up to...until a young male teacher begins teaching at her school. Because of his good looks and easy demeanor though, the other girls in her grade have turned him into the resident school idol, and there's little chance of him ever noticing her. That all changes one day when they end up in the same train during rush hour. She's surprised to find that he not only recognizes her---but he remembered her name! What could this mean?
The sea is clear and the sky is full of stars. Kaname and Ami live in the countryside and are preparing for the school festival. Their relationship is somewhat close despite their clashes...?A lyrical coming-of-age tale by Masaru Oishi!
Ryuuta has worked a summer job in Naoki's pub for several years, falling deeper and deeper in love with him despite Naoki's long-term girlfriend. But as soon as Ryuuta decides this will be his final summer on the job, he finds out Naoki's girlfriend is gone, and Ryuuta can no longer resist telling Nao-san about his feelings.
Three years ago, Hashimoto Shun, a gay novelist in the making, met Chibana Mio, a very quiet high school student, in Okinawa. Mio had lost both of his two parents and was often seen sitting on a bench until very late, watching the sea, near Shun's house. They slowly grew closer to one another, but Mio suddenly had to leave the island, to pursue his studies... Three years later, Mio returns to Okinawa: "I've been thinking a lot these last three years... Even if he's a man too, I love Shun." Will these two finally be able to take a step forward together?
From Kotonoha: Koume Sato and Kosuke Isobe are two teenagers living in a sleepy seaside town. After getting used and dumped by her crush, the emotionally damaged Koume decides to start a sexual relationship with Kosuke, without any emotions involved. However, they both soon discover that sex with no strings attached do lead to unexpected complications, not just for themselves but also the people surrounding them.
A series of short stories by Oshiro Kogani about life and human relationships.
The story of the girls who met at Okinawa's sea. Amane who invites her neighbor living next door Sango to the sea. While bringing about a stormy mood, the two of them also head for the sea today!
A letter comes to the three Kohda sisters in Kamakura, bringing the news of their father's death. A father they hadn't seen since he divorced and left home 15 years ago. Despite feeling indifferent about their father, Yoshino, the middle of the three, and Chika, the youngest, go to Yamagata to attend his funeral on oldest sister Sachi's request. There, they meet Suzu, their young and reliable half sister. Umimachi Diary won the Excellence Prize for manga at the 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival Awards. It was also nominated for the 1st Manga Taisho, where it came in 3rd place, for the 12th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, where it came in 2nd place, and for the 13th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
1) The sound of the sea With the sound of the sea in the background, pressed on by the overwhelming literary style, a pure love that is too bitter-sweet. High school student Shougo lives in a rural port city. The moment he meets the art teacher Asano, who was transferred here from the city... He is ruled by indescribably intense emotions. ...Shougo masturbates while dreaming of violating Asano. 2) Moon on the 16th night 3) Duplicate key 4) Last kiss 5) 3:00 am: Continuation of first story.
Even though he's such a good-for-nothing… Why is my heart racing like this!? Hazuki Umi is a caring middle school student, beloved by everyone who lives on the island. In contrast, Inoue Fuuta has done nothing but be lazy at home ever since he moved to the island to open up a guesthouse. An overwhelming age difference of 15 years lies between them. He has no delicacy, he isn't reliable at all… And yet, his words always manage to make her heart race, her face flush--- The age-gap romance between a pure middle school girl and a boring 30-year old man begins now!
The ashes of past feelings are still smoldering in their hearts, and now they'll get reignited... A mysterious reunion love story between a cop and a private eye by the masterful Yuzu Marita!
A dramatic, hilarious and timid girl caught the eye of a grim looking man. She keeps her cool despite being frightened. On the other hand, this man actually has a completely different side of him! Let’s witness as this hilarious love story unfolds between two distinctly different characters.