The rumor goes that sometimes, late at night, a white monster appears, and if you should look upon it you'll be devoured. One night, Tetsu happens to glimpse the man behind the monster, and decides that the man would be the one to teach him the sword and allow him to take his revenge. However, the swordmaster Shino is hardly interested in taking on any students. What will Tetsu have to do to get his revenge, and what happened to Shino in the past to turn him into who he is…?

1) Noda, a boy who has 3 secrets: First, he's in love with his classmate Fukushima. Second, he can draw his spirit out from his body. And finally, sometimes he secretly watches Fukushima at home, when his spirit has left his body. But one day he drops in at Fukushima's at a very unfavorable moment. 2) A boy who is asked to take care of a huge white rabbit and how the animal makes him understand his own feelings. 3) Yuzuru Sakaguchi, a boy who leads a lonely but peaceful life, cut off by the rumor that people can see ghosts around him. One day a new teacher comes to his school and his life is thrown completely out of joint.

1. Tsuki no Sabaku Armageddon. The powerful weapon "Messiah" has ended the long war, leaving behind a barren wasteland. A boy wanders west, seeking the paradise that lies at the edge of the world. The man who created the weapon runs from those who would use him. Scattered by the winds of destruction, they meet, part ways, and then meet once again. 2. I'm Not Fit to be a Detective An incompetent detective, born loser, and die-hard pacifist...so why on earth is Yagi suddenly commissioned with the task of driving a stubborn young woman out of the home that she claims her recently deceased grandfather left for her in his soon-to-be-revealed last will? 3. Dream Dweller A little boy who 'hates' his strict grandfather makes a new friend... 4. Snowflakes The love between a boy and his half-sister, set against the backdrop of a Japan soon to be torn apart by WWII.

Taisho Mugen Kitan is a collection of 4 short stories, loosely based around historical/supernatural themes. Taisho Dream Stories – Yin & Yang: In the Taisho Era (1912-1926 CE), a young noble called Sakuya is traumatised by a recurring dream in which she is strangled by ivy. Is this a prophecy? Or a vision of the past? Driven to despair, the young girl turns for help to a brilliant Noh dancer who somehow shares an enigmatic connection to the spiritual world. Yet the unravelling of this mystery is more complicated than anyone could imagine, entwining vengeful spirits, lost love, tragic devotion, a silent guardian, and an unbreakable bond which may yet save Sakuya…at the price of the ultimate sacrifice. Taisho Dream Stories – The Killing Stone: This continues the story of Akira Hanawaka, an unusually gifted Noh dancer who crosses the barrier between the physical and spiritual realms. But what lies at the heart of his powers? And how is his world changed by an unexpected confrontation with his younger brother? Secrets are revealed when the demons of Akira's past ominously threaten another's future. Beloved Princess: A young exorcist at court during the Heian Era (794-1192 CE) is confronted with a series of bizarre incidents involving the occult. But nothing is as it seems, and a greater mystery remains to be solved: the tragic tale of Princess Hashi. Evil One: Sometime in the not too distant future, civilization has been decimated by a biological weapon known only as Evil One, stolen from the laboratory of a brilliant scientist and unleashed upon the world by an enigmatic group of terrorists. In this shattered world, a young prostitute called Agata struggles to survive. His life goes by unnoticed until one day, after a particularly brutal encounter, Agata is rescued by a mysterious stranger who appears to know more than anyone should about the dark secrets of Agata's past. Who is this man? What does he want? And, most importantly, what is Agata's connection to the Evil One?

Katsuya's life is turned upside down when he contracts a strange blood disease. On one hand, a doctor who is an old friend tells him to seek treatment immediately – but then a strange man appears and tells him that the doctor will kill him. Who's telling the truth, and what exactly is this "Specter" he's infected with? And what could it possibly have to do with his dead father…?

Last year, Taichi nearly died on a snowy mountain, but was saved by his best friend, Shinobu. The only problem is that Taichi doesn't remember a thing about this so-called childhood friend of his! Assuming his memories will return, Taichi keeps this little secret to himself until, a year later, he suddenly finds himself with a much bigger secret. You see, Shinobu is more than he seems, and Taichi might not have actually survived that night on the snowy mountain!

"Sheesh. Crying over love and all – I just don't get it." Nonami is stuck having to comfort Hino who was dumped by his girlfriend. Although he feels like he doesn't understand them, he's still overwhelmed by Hino's sincere feelings. These are heartrending yet sweet, youthful graffiti.

After a scandal got him kicked out of his position at court, Takaaki's been idling the days away at his manor, impulsive and bored. Then one day his friend Naruhito stops by and tells him an insane story about the most beautiful woman alive – and drags him off in his attempt to win her heart. Tagging along, Takaaki soon realizes that the "Princess" isn't exactly who she (he!?) seems to be. Who exactly is Princess Kaguya, and what is the dark secret behind her (his!?) past?

Twenty-nine-year-old Mikita Ryuuji has been hiding his love for his friend Koya for so long that he can't take it anymore. At his wit's end, he spends one night with Sudo, a man he met at a bar. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, an event he'd forget about the next day with someone he'd never see again. But when Sudo does show up again, this time determined to stay for good, Mikita's life starts to fall apart… The volume also contains several unrelated short stories.

The Prophet spoke of a day when the taking of human lives will lead to the end of the world, destroyed by an unending winter and a snow that covers the earth. Only by killing Kuroto, the harbinger of destruction, can the world be saved - and the only one who can do that is Hanashiro, the Savior. But when they meet, they discover that neither wants the role he has been given - and as they grow closer, they realize that neither wants to live in a world where only one of them can survive. But how can they overcome this fateful prophecy and their opposing roles in it? The last winter is fast approaching….

A collection of short stories. The title story: Moriki Naoya is a thoughtful, frail child, left behind as the world moved on. One summer in high school, he meets Takahashi, a boy who lost his dreams. As the summer moves on, Naoya must either move with it, or let the world pass him by again… Chapter 3 of this manga ("I'm Not Fit to be a Detective 2") is the sequel to a short story of the same name in the manga "Tsuki no Sabaku" (chapter 2).

Kira Yuuki is a 15-year-old boy whose only wish is to be a normal teenager. Despite what he wants, he isn't really human at all – he's a Lemora Saramanda. There's a strange symbol on his palm, testimony to what his is. Inaba and Yukia are two of the Kira's closest friends. However, because he is a special type of his species, Kira is wanted by others for the power he can bring. The mysterious Rosen Kroitz Secret Society seems to know a great deal about the Saramanda, keeping them as pets and breeding them. One day, Kira is captured by his pursuers, and Inaba and Yukia chase after the car he's trapped in. The accident that follows changes everything for the friends, as does the appearance of Kira's older brother…

1-3: They'd been drunk. Or, more specifically, his boss had been drunk. So when Sakamoto jumped him, Kurahashi just went along with it. After all, it was just the alcohol…right? Wrong! At least, that's what his boss thinks…and said boss doesn't have a problem trying out a relationship with a colleague he thinks is in love with him. Unable to gainsay him, Kurahashi gets dragged into a relationship he never asked for – and finds himself getting deeper than he ever imagined. 4: Two childhood friends who abruptly drifted apart years ago are reunited. One of them is now a Buddhist monk… What does his friend feel about this? 5: The shy, reclusive, bespectacled Egawa confessed to Aoki on high-school graduation day…and was politely turned down. The two unexpectedly reunite in university, but to Aoki's surprise, Egawa has become a completely different person who's very popular with the ladies! But why does this cause strange, conflicting emotions within Aoki?

Oneshot story about a guy visiting a unisex hot spring to find a cute girl sharing the bath with him. Collected in Joso-Bu.

Masaki, an average college student, is walking through the park when he crosses eyes with Abe, an older mechanic sitting on a bench. Upon seeing him, Masaki says to himself "Uho, hot guy!" while Abe promptly unzips his jumpsuit, reveals his "unit" out in the open and asks, "Shall we do it?". They then proceed to the washroom and have sex.

Billy is the guitarist for a relatively unknown band called The Idiots. On a fateful Wednesday, two perceived unrelated events occurred: (1) his idol passed away, and (2) his roommate stole both his money and guitar. Surrounding these two events is a series of chance meetings, painful realizations, excessive alcoholism, listlessness, flashbacks, and love. This is a terribly poignant story defining the unyielding love found between a vocalist and his guitarist.

A collection of mildly ecchi stories focusing on crossdressing high-school boys and the boys who like them, mostly from the boys-in-skirts (otokonoko) magazine Oto☆Nyan.

A boy with female features is chosen by his fellow drama club members to act as a fake girlfriend for their club, so they can practice on him before they actually get themselves girlfriends. This is series that started as a one shot and after a 1 1/2 year hiatus was given its very own series

Students are at a hot spring for a school field trip and two friends, including one who happens to crossdress, end up alone together.

The main character is a trap, whose sole purpose is to convert others into trap by whatever means possible. He seeks boys with feminine features or behaviors and through very comedy based tactics convinces them to embrace the trap life style.

Matsuno, a straight-laced lawyer, wakes up with a male prostitute, Rin, in his bed after a night of heavy drinking! Rin is like a stray cat with no place to go, working the city's night life to pick up clients and make a living. A few days later, Matsuno finds Rin looking for another client, and on the spur of the moment, goes up to him and tells him, ''I'm not gay so I won't have sex with you, but I can offer you a bed and food. ''A sweet and bitter love story filled with misunderstandings.

1: Affair The reunion of Yoshiyuki, who still nurses a grudge, and Okabe, his senior from their high school baseball club. 2: My Dear Mad Dog A pair of half-siblings attempt to navigate the Yakuza world and their complicated relationship. 3: One Lucky Guy Two co-workers play a game of honour, luck and Mahjong. 4: Love Machine A university student decides to get his driver's license and a fellow student offers to be his instructor.

Artist Heiji is ready to give up on painting, but what happens when he meets a boy who loves his paintings?

First year high school student Yuka happens to see his amazingly handsome neighbor kissing another man. However, he learns that said handsome neighbor is his math teacher. Having fallen in love at first sight, Yuka struggles to attract Gotou's attention, but Gotou restrains him: "I have no interest in kids."