A collection of BL short stories by Haruko Kumota When We Were in the Rose Forest explores the depths of Haruko Kumota’s range with an array of erotic, heartwrenching, and at times, humorous stories. "***When We Were in the Rose Forest***" depicts a romance between a vampire and his lover reincarnated into an ordinary human. "***The Rain in Monte Carlo***" focuses on an older actor and his struggling with his career and working abroad. He asks for help from his beautiful foreign costar to show him around the city… "***Yoshiki and Takumi***" is a love story between rival gang members who can’t help how they feel. "***Be Here to Love Me***" follows the budding relationship between an office worker with a foot fetish and his colleague with stunning legs.

Sunflower ~ Kenichi Legend is a gag manga based on the manga author's real life story. Sunflower is about an OL named Akiko who is very good at drawing illustrations for her company bulletins. She drew manga as a kid, but hadn't pursued it. Her father Kenichi works at the same company. He is a tropical fruit freak & is on a different wavelength than others. Sunflower ~ Kenichi Legend was nominated for the 1st Manga Taisho Award in 2008. (Source: MU)

Tootsuki Yaya can see things nobody else can. One day, she is attacked by a monster-spider, and a puppy comes to her rescue. But when she unties the strange ribbon around its neck, it turns into the Wolf Kind of the demon world! Finally free after a thousand years, he’s out to get the holy maiden who imprisoned him in a canine body for so long. And guess who is her reincarnation…?

The year is 1916. Saya and Hagi are entrusted with their first mission in Russia at the turn of the 20th century. The grand battle between Men and Chiropterans ensues in the Romanov Imperial court on the night before the Revolution!

What is Tanpo? Basically it means security collateral. In this story, the Suzumiya family have run deep in dept that they pawn off their three daughters Yukari, Ai, and Midori as guarantees for the money they'll receive. Well, they mistake some piece of trash called Ishihara Yuujirou for the Daikoudan Group. Unfortunately, Ai-chan is the one that the rest of the family/staff coerce into tempting Yuujirou with her body to initiate sex with her in order to secure money for the debts.

Against his will, Haru is forced into living with his brother's daughter Akira, who lost both her parents, for three months. He never wanted to come back to the house where his brother and sister-in-law lived, nor did he want to see Akira. All of these reminded him of the bitter memory of love that he's kept sealed away. Now, Haru has to take care of Akira and her two roommates and come to terms with his painful memories.

Ayu, a 17-year-old high school student, believes neither in a future nor the happiness it could bring her. By selling herself, she tries to justify her existence, which is as bleak as her heart - it’s devoid of joy, sorrow, love. Not until her encounter with a kind-hearted old lady does Ayu begin to realize the true meaning of happiness…

The continuation from Deep Love - Ayu no Monogatari. This story is about Reina, a cheerful 19-year-old single mother. During Ayu's Story, Reina was raped in a Karaoke bar and eventually gave birth to a baby girl she named Ayu. Now, Reina has fallen in love, but what will happen when she tells him about her daughter. Events quickly spiral out of control as this young mother falls deeper and deeper into despair.

Louise is a student at Tristein Magical Academy. She is known to be quite a screw up when it comes to her magic. One day, a ceremony takes place where each student is to call forth a being or entity that will become his or her familiar. For Louise, her familiar comes in the form of a boy named Hiraga Saito. Somehow, he managed to get transported from his world into hers, and shortly after became her familiar.

“I’ve hurt many people and ran back here.” Taishi who has been living in the countryside once again meets his childhood friend Ayase. Moving away when he was an elementary school student, Ayase returned back during the summer in order to look after his grandmother’s home. His childhood friend who was a crybaby when they were younger, has grown into a mature adult. However, once in while a troubled and pained expression appears on his face. With Ayase like this Taishi can’t leave him alone…

The story centers around two twins, Arago and Ewan, whose parents were slaughtered by monsters. Years later, the vengeful Arago crosses paths with Ewan, who has since become a police officer, just as blood begins to flow again in the streets of London.

The Angel Troupe is composed of five beautiful and talented female pilots. When a coup d’état threatens the life of Prince Shiva, they are called to action. Takuto Meyers is put in charge of the Angels and is ordered to escort Prince Shiva to safety. With their enemy right behind them, Takuto and the Angels have enough to worry about—but multiple love triangles don’t seem to be helping!

“If you’re okay with me, you can use me.” Oushirou has held years of unrequited feelings for his childhood friend Koba. One day, he’s drinking in a bar, when a man named Inamura chats him up. He’s suspicious by Inamura’s loose personality, but suffering from his unrequited love, Oushirou looks to his kind and easy-going hands for help. A bittersweet love triangle between a mysterious, kind man, and his childhood friend.

Long ago, in an epic battle of might, King Phelios defeated the Vampire King Duzell. And as both lay dying, Duzell swore that his reincarnation would find King Phelios' reincarnation and exact his revenge. A hundred years later, the moment of reincarnation has arrived…the only problem is that Duzell has been reincarnated as a harmless house cat. And to add to his frustration, he can't find the reincarnation of King Phelios. Luckily, he has been adopted by Phelios' granddaughter, the teenage princess Ishtar, through whom Duzell may be able to track down who in the Phelios tribe is host to the great king's reincarnated soul.

On a snowy day, under the shadow of blooming cherry blossoms, Somita sees a man crying by himself. Later, Somita discovers the man is none other than Someya-sensei, a popular teacher at his high school. Somita makes friendly overtures towards his teacher, and as they get to know each other little by little, Somita realises his feelings for Someya-sensei. But Someya is still haunted by an unrequited love…

This is the story of the workers in the Maid Cafe Curio. The current shop manager, Daisuke, is a young man standing in for his newly remarried and traveling father. He must deal with all the quirky young ladies who work at the maid cafe, including his newest hire, the runaway rich girl Misato, who doesn't know the first thing about working at a maid cafe. Other workers include Daisuke's new stepsister Suzu, the aggressive floor chief Midori, the clumsy chef Sayaka, the absent-minded waitress Imako, and the academic-minded Kanako

In the distant future, humanity is now only made up of women. Kohane Sumino has just enrolled into the prestigious Shirasakuya Academy that contains within it a secluded courtyard garden maintained by the Gardening Club. Legend has it that if two people pledge their love for each other underneath a pair of trees in that garden, they will be bound for eternity. Kohane seeks out the garden on her first day of school, where she meets Rekka Hanatsuka, the friendly self-proclaimed acting president of the Gardening Club. Although Kohane proves to be fairly popular early on, she soon learns that paradise is not without its thorns.

Kidnapped by a handsome man with rabbit ears, Alice Liddell finds herself suddenly abandoned in an odd place called Wonderland. Ever a plucky tomboy, she sets off to explore this strange land, intent on finding her rude kidnapper and giving him a piece of her mind (and her fist). Little does she know that she’s wandered right into the middle of a dangerous power struggle involving just about all of Wonderland’s attractive, weapon-happy denizens. And the only way for Alice to return home is to get acquainted with the lot of them?! How in the world will she manage that and still manage to stay alive?!

Soon after transferring to a new school, Mayu Kodabutsu recieves a love letter from a cute girl named Yuuko Hai… Expecting the envy of his classmates, Mayu is surprised to recieve condolences instead. You see, Yuuko Hai is no ordinary 5th grader… She's an exorcist. And Mayu is destined to experience her 100 terrifying ways. --- Official Release: - Indonesian release by Elex Media as **100 Kutukan Yukochan** (2006)

Koto and her brothers, Ah and Un are stuck in a strange city causing massive mayhem through the land. They are searching for an atypical rabbit in order to return home. Koto, who is the eldest of the three, seems to have some sort of connection to this weird place ruled by a monk, a demon, and a priest. [See AnimeNewsNetwork for anime (ONA 1).](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13434) [See AnimeNewsNetwork for anime (ONA 2).](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=14964) [See AnimeNewsNetwork for anime (series).](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=15509) Wikipedia [Chinese (Traditional)](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BA%AC%E9%A8%B7%E6%88%B2%E7%95%AB) [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyousougiga) [French](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyousougiga) [Italian](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ky%C5%8Ds%C5%8Dgiga) [Japanese](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BA%AC%E9%A8%92%E6%88%AF%E7%94%BB) [Korean](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%BF%84%EC%86%8C%EA%B8%B0%EA%B0%80)

High school student Toujo Basara's life has taken a turn for the strange. Although hesitant about his father's sudden decision to remarry, he can't deny it comes with a couple perks—drop-dead gorgeous step-sisters…who also happen to be members of a demon clan! Mio Naruse is a Demon Lord and Maria Naruse her succubus servant. Chaos and passionate antics ensue as Basara gets acquainted with his new demonic siblings, trying to protect them from dangerous demon rivals and struggling to keep up with their lusty, devilish appetites.

Demon summoner - what is this? And why?… These are the main questions Touya Douji is trying to answer. Just where should he be looking for them? Maybe, inside himself? The Doujinshi & Manga Lexicon [Vol. 1](https://www.doujinshi.org/book/201691/Goumaden-Shutendouji-1) [Vol. 2](https://www.doujinshi.org/book/201692/Goumaden-Shutendouji-2) [Vol. 3](https://www.doujinshi.org/book/201693/Goumaden-Shutendouji-3) [Vol. 4](https://www.doujinshi.org/book/201694/Goumaden-Shutendouji-4) Vol. 5 Vol. 6 [Vol. 7](https://www.doujinshi.org/book/201697/Goumaden-Shutendouji-7)

As a baby Jiro was delivered to his foster parents by a massive oni, who said he would return for Jiro in 15 years. When the time comes Jiro must contend with enemy oni, dark cultists, and their minions while attempting to protect both his parents and girlfriend from their depredations. Ultimately he must embark on a journey through the past, future, and other dimensions to embrace his destiny as Shuten Doji reborn. --- **Links:** - [OVAs on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=732)