Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 1 - 2nd or later printing. By Satoshi Shiki. Released from a thousand-year imprisonment, eighty-eight demons return to present-day Japan. A band of young warriors that has power over the elements takes up the fight against the evil creatures. However, conflict within the group of warriors splinters it into two opposing camps that rage war against each other. Amidst the carnage and battle, salvation for all rests in the Maiden of Water, who has power over the demons. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 274 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Second printings and later. Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. After returning from a seaside vacation, Nanami is shocked to discover that the townsfolk consider her shrine abandoned. She decides to hold a summer festival for the local humans and yokai to revitalize the shrine's reputation. But Tomoe is strangely reluctant. Can Nanami pull off the festival with a little help from her yokai friends, or will Tomoe's naysaying spell disaster? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Every year, kami from all over Japan gather in Izumo for a sort of divine convention. One of Mikage's friends comes to the shrine to invite Nanami to the retreat, but it turns out most of the other kami and Tomoe don't want her to go. Can Nanami prove she's kami enough to attend...or does she even want to bother? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Mizuki loves living at the shrine with Nanami, but he hates that he has to stay behind when she goes to school. He hates even more that Tomoe gets to go with her. But Mizuki isn't used to the human world, so Nanami thinks it's safer if he just stays put. Can Mizuki become a master of the mundane, or will his secret foray into town end in disaster?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Things at the kami convention in Izumo aren't going so well. Nanami tried to earn some respect by guarding death's door while the keeper went off to party. But now she's stuck in the land of the dead, and the residents seem to have a taste for new kami! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Nanami may have been (begrudgingly) accepted by the other kami at Izumo, but that doesn't make her any less human or help her deal with her growing feelings for Tomoe. Should she be true to her heart or cut Tomoe loose for his own good? Either way, getting dragged into a group date isn't going to help matters at all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. New Year's is coming up, and that means the Tochigami Shrine needs to send a representative to greet the toshigami, the visiting kami who assures a good harvest for the year. Nanami insists on going with her shinshi but gets stuck in limbo at the meeting place. Her shinshi rush to get her back, but instead they all end up trapped in Nanami's troubled childhood... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Himemiko, ayakashi ruler of Tatara swamp, is happily dating her human sweetie Kotaro. But yokai/human relationships are hard to manage, especially when the human has no idea who he's dating! When the supernatural starts to intrude, can Himemiko tell Kotaro the truth about herself? Or will she lose him no matter what she does? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Himemiko is convinced that her human boyfriend Kotaro could never love her in her true form, and that dating a yokai will only put him in danger. Even though she feels she can no longer see him, she vows to avenge the wounds he suffered at the hands of Nishiki of Inuaki Swamp. But Himemiko and Nishiki have been engaged since they were young. Will her quest for revenge bring all-out war to the swamps? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. In this volume of the supernatural slapstick comedy, Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local diety! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Nanami has gone back in time in order to find the fallen kami who cursed Tomoe, but the past is a lot more violent than she expected. Before she can even start her search, she has to deal with suspicious villagers and a mortally wounded Tomoe! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Back in feudal Japan, Akura-oh is getting frustrated with his best friend and rampage companion Tomoe. He correctly guesses that Tomoe is lovesick, and decides the best way to deal with it is to kill the object of his affection--Yukiji! And to make matters worse, when Nanami wears historical clothes, she looks an awful lot like Yukiji! Can she manage to preserve the past, save Tomoe, protect Yukiji and keep from getting killed?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Nanami has finally found the fallen kami who cursed Tomoe, but before she can rush home to save her beloved shinshi, she must watch the past unfold. But how will her relationship with Tomoe be affected by standing witness to the torments he and Yukiji suffer?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Nanami's journey to the past was a success! She found a way to break the curse and save Tomoe, and he even admitted that he has feelings for her. Now they're both ready to enjoy life as a happy couple. Tomoe is hoping to spend some special alone time with Nanami, but instead they go on a school trip to Okinawa with the entire grade--and things go from tropical paradise to yokai nightmare in no time! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. It's the third day of the school trip, and it looks like Nanami and her friends will finally get a chance to enjoy Okinawa. However, Mikage pops up with a shinshi assignment for Tomoe-deliver a gift to the local shrine maiden. But the simple errand has complicated consequences as Tomoe is forced to face Nanami's mortality and the seeming impossibility of a yokai and a human living together happily ever after. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Ban Zarbo. Born with a failing heart, Kamo has fought death his whole life, but to no avail. As his body weakens and he readies to draw his final breath, he's visited by a powerful spirit named Crimson who offers him a deal: defeat and capture the souls of twelve spirits in exchange for a new heart. It seems too good to be true... and maybe it is. A pact with the spirit world... what could possibly go wrong? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Ban Zarbo. Born with a failing heart, Kamo has fought death his whole life, but to no avail. As his body weakens and he readies to draw his final breath, he's visited by a powerful spirit named Crimson who offers him a deal: defeat and capture the souls of twelve spirits in exchange for a new heart. It seems too good to be true... and maybe it is. A pact with the spirit world... what could possibly go wrong? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Ban Zarbo. Kamos understanding of the world has completely fallen apart. Are the spirits he and Crimson defeat actually coma patients? Seeking answers from Shokola, he is devastated when he learns the truth. Meanwhile, the twin ghosts Logisto and Intuitiva are making a plan to take Kamo out for good. As the most powerful spirits in the world assemble and ready for battle, this might be one fight that Kamo and Crimson cannot win… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Long ago, the Emperor possessed great mystical powers. Now, a young boy wonders if he will have them as well. With no memories and only a rose-shaped scar on his forehead as a clue, he ponders his legacy while on the run with the girl who rescued him from a group of armed warriors. She takes him to a scientist who identifies Rose as the Emperor's clone and believes that this young boy must assume the mantle of leadership. But opposing forces with their own agenda have created another clone from the Emperor's DNA...and now the struggle for power begins! Softcover, 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Long ago, the Emperor possessed great mystical powers. Now, a young boy wonders if he will have them as well. With no memories and only a rose-shaped scar on his forehead as a clue, he ponders his legacy while on the run with the girl who rescued him from a group of armed warriors. She takes him to a scientist who identifies Rose as the Emperor's clone and believes that this young boy must assume the mantle of leadership. But opposing forces with their own agenda have created another clone from the Emperor's DNA...and now the struggle for power begins! Softcover, 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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PHIL AMARA (W) and NÚRIA PERIS (A) From the creative minds behind Speed Racer comes...Karas! In the not-too-distant future, Japan is under seige by strange mechanical monsters led by a sinister ex-hero named Eko. Though the future looks bleak, all is not lost. There is a young hero chosen by the Landlord Yuri to fight against the phantoms that plague Japan. He is KARAS, a powerful armored being appointed to defend the innocent. With the help of Yuri, his mystical mentor, Karas sets out to preserve the natural balance of the universe, and to prevent the friendly old-world monsters from being transformed into mechanical demons! Karas is the newest creation from the minds of Tatsunoko Production (the production company of Speed Racer and Battle of the Planets) and Keiichi Sato (The Big O). The comic written by Phil Amara (The Nevermen) and drawn by amazing newcomer Núria Peris?has a moody style and introverted characters that will appeal to fans of Vampire Hunter D, Ninja Scrolls, and Ghost in the Shell. Cover price $2.99.

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Free Edition. PHIL AMARA (W) and NÚRIA PERIS (A) From the creative minds behind Speed Racer comes...Karas! In the not-too-distant future, Japan is under seige by strange mechanical monsters led by a sinister ex-hero named Eko. Though the future looks bleak, all is not lost. There is a young hero chosen by the Landlord Yuri to fight against the phantoms that plague Japan. He is KARAS, a powerful armored being appointed to defend the innocent. With the help of Yuri, his mystical mentor, Karas sets out to preserve the natural balance of the universe, and to prevent the friendly old-world monsters from being transformed into mechanical demons! Karas is the newest creation from the minds of Tatsunoko Production (the production company of Speed Racer and Battle of the Planets) and Keiichi Sato (The Big O). The comic written by Phil Amara (The Nevermen) and drawn by amazing newcomer Núria Peris?has a moody style and introverted characters that will appeal to fans of Vampire Hunter D, Ninja Scrolls, and Ghost in the Shell.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Yazin. Art and cover by Takahito Kobayashi. The thrilling isekai tale of a martial artist reincarnated in a fantasy world with only his hands and feet to defend him! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. OLDER TEEN. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Yazin. Art and cover by Takahito Kobayashi. KICKIN BACK IN THE BIG CITY! After fighting his way through a goblin-filled forest, the nomad known as Nozaki has finally reached civilization. Thanks to his karate skills and knowledge of Earths technology, the local adventurers guild accepts him, and he quickly joins the most powerful party in the region. Its a second chance in a new world, and its time for Nozaki to kick off a new, and thrilling, life of adventure! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. OLDER TEEN. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Yazin. Art and cover by Takahito Kobayashi. KNUCKLE UP! The otherworldly nomad is finally settling into his job as an adventurer, but it isnt long before his life and loot are under threat from the thugs and lowlifes that populate the guild. The solution? To become so strong that no one would dare try to screw him over…not even his so-called friends and allies. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. OLDER TEEN. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Yazin. Art and cover by Takahito Kobayashi. THE WILL TO SURVIVE! The nomad from another world fended off a team of attackers, only to be brought low by an assassins poisoned dagger. He recovers, only to face a party of Level 15 adventurers, and a nest of goblins led by a massive, and intelligent, hobgoblin. One false move can mean painful death, and Nomads focus and skills have hit their limit. The empty-handed warrior must now take a drastic action that can change the balance of power in this new world of never-ending battle! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. OLDER TEEN. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Yazin. Art and cover by Takahito Kobayashi. To survive the lawless land of Rock Cliff, the otherworldly Nomad has no choice but to transcend the Level 15 limit most adventurers fail to breach. Though warned against even attempting it, he leads his party into the wilderness to find, confront, and kill a monster worthy of the greatest heroes! But will the empty-handed fighting style of karate suffice against the stony skin of the nigh-invulnerable Rock Lizard, or will another member of the party use a magic weapon to gain the glory? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. OLDER TEEN. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Straight A's, athlete, and overall "Ms. Popularity," Yukino, is the perfect student. Or at least that's how she appears to the outside world. But when the curtains are drawn, a lazy young egomaniac lurks who will do anything and everything to be the top student in her school. Yukino finds her resolve put to the test, as after years as the idol of her class, a threat emerges in the more perfect Soiichiro. A good-natured, studious, and athletic boy he is her equal in every way but one -- that behind the act is a genuine heart driven to succeed. Yukino is desperate to regain her status anyway she can, but through embarrassing flub-ups at every turn, Soiichiro remains untouched even as they find respect for one another, and maybe, after all the dust has cleared, something more. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 – 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Straight A's, athlete, and overall "Ms. Popularity," Yukino, is the perfect student. Or at least that's how she appears to the outside world. But when the curtains are drawn, a lazy young egomaniac lurks who will do anything and everything to be the top student in her school. Yukino finds her resolve put to the test, as after years as the idol of her class, a threat emerges in the more perfect Soiichiro. A good-natured, studious, and athletic boy he is her equal in every way but one -- that behind the act is a genuine heart driven to succeed. Yukino is desperate to regain her status anyway she can, but through embarrassing flub-ups at every turn, Soiichiro remains untouched even as they find respect for one another, and maybe, after all the dust has cleared, something more. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Can the most perfect girl in school and the most perfect boy get past their grades to find true love? You know that couple that was obviously meant for each other, and everybody knew it, except them? That's Yukino and Soichiro, the two top students in school, who are capable of anything other than a normal relationship. Still, despite all they've been through, it seems they could finally be getting together. But now, the school's token pretty boy, Hideaki, is intent on wedging himself in between them, for reasons they can't begin to imagine. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 – 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Can the most perfect girl in school and the most perfect boy get past their grades to find true love? You know that couple that was obviously meant for each other, and everybody knew it, except them? That's Yukino and Soichiro, the two top students in school, who are capable of anything other than a normal relationship. Still, despite all they've been through, it seems they could finally be getting together. But now, the school's token pretty boy, Hideaki, is intent on wedging himself in between them, for reasons they can't begin to imagine. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Things are going well for Yukino and Soichiro. They have accepted each other for who they are, and have truly become boyfriend and girlfriend. But they've been concentrating more on each other than on their schoolwork, and it shows. When the two best students in school suddenly let their grades drop, it draws the attention and concern of one of the teachers. He want Yukino and Soichiro to break up so they can concentrate on their grades again, and even call a dreaded parent-teacher conference to tell their parents his concerns. Will Yukino and Soichiro split up for good? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. A pretty little girl named Tsubasa, an old friend of Soichiro's from junior high, comes back to school. When she sees her beloved Soichiro with Yukino, Tsubasa gets extremely jealous and goes on the warpath to try to get Soichiro for herself. Meanwhile Maho, another girl who's jealous of Yukino, gets all the girls in class to hate Miyazawa and give her the silent treatment. Yukino decides she has to face these problems on her own, without relying on Soichiro... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Yukino and Soichiro face their biggest crisis yet! It's summer vacation and like it or not, the young couple will have to spend it far away from each other. Yukino decides to hang out with her new girlfriends while Soichiro leaves town for a kendo tournament but no matter how busy their schedule is, all they really want is to be together. Will their fledgling love last or will their doubts come into play with so much distance between them?? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro returns from a successful kendo tournament, much to Yukino's delight. After a long summer apart, Yukino notices that Soichiro has matured quite a bit. This stirs up new feelings in her and makes her fall in love with him even more. However, Soichiro feels slightly confused with his deepening feelings toward Yukino and to make matters worse, he must also deal with complicated family issues. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. The second semester has begun, and everyone's busy with tests, practices, and activities again. It's time to prepare for the cultural festival, and Tsubaki asks Yukino, Tsubasa, and Maho to put on a play that she wrote especially for it. Soon after, an old friend of Soichiro named Tonami has come back after 3 years. Tonami doesn't get along with Tsubaki and proves to be a rival to Soichiro.. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Can the most perfect girl in school and the most perfect boy get past their grades to find true love? Preparations are still going on for the cultural festival. Soichiro realizes that there are actually two sides to him, one which is more violent and protective than usual. Yukino begins to notice it too. Meanwhile, Tonami and Tsubaki each realize they've fallen in love with each other. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Tonami ponders his relationship to Tsubaki, who is the kind of woman who loves to be free, even if it means being alone. Meanwhile, the school cultural festival begins, with the Miyazawa family among the crowd. Kazuma's band performs. Tsubaki's play goes off without a hitch. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 – 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Tonami ponders his relationship to Tsubaki, who is the kind of woman who loves to be free, even if it means being alone. Meanwhile, the school cultural festival begins, with the Miyazawa family among the crowd. Kazuma's band performs. Tsubaki's play goes off without a hitch. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. When Maho confesses her true feelings for Takashi, he admits that he's really different from her idealistic view of him. With the arrival of winter comes an end-of-semester school trip to Kyoto, where a little love and tenderness just might fill everyone with good memories and glad tidings. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 11 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Kazuma is the yin to his stepsister Tsubasa's yang. Their relationship is like fire and ice. Kazuma is a famous singer loved by everyone in school... and Tsubasa has a bit of a schoolgirl crush on Kazuma! But how can a girl strike a chord with someone who is occupied with his own music 24/7? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. It's not easy when a stepbrother and sister are in love with each other. When Kazuma leaves the home to get over his feelings for Tsubasa, the sorrow is too much for his stepsister. Tsubasa becomes ill and is admitted into the hospital! Will Kazuma check out of the heartbreak hotel and sing a different tune? Or will everyone become stuck with the blues? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. It's the end of high school, and everyone is looking toward the future--especially Soichiro Arima. He's got good grades, a great body, and all the popularity! However, there is much more to Soichiro than meets the eye. This model-student is plagued by inner demons, which force him to look at Yukino in a whole new light. Will he end his relationship with his one true love?Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Ever since Arima appeared on TV, everyone has taken notice. But Arima never counted on his birth mother taking notice! Arima wonders why, after so long, she finally decides to come back into his life. Slowly, the inner demons of his past begin to surface and Arima learns just how much he is like his own mother. Will Arima follow his mother down the path of darkness or will Yukino save him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 15 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiros meetings with his birth mother continue to be a secret from everyone…esoecially Yukino. When his adoptive parents find out, they want him to be open with them, but how can he tell anyone about his memories of an abusive childhood? Instead Soichiro turns to his best friend Asaba for support, while continuing to shut Yukino out. Will Soichiro finally tell Yukino the truth? Or will the consuming pain from his part destroy them both? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro reveals his painful past to Yukino--the truth behind his unfaltering drive to be perfect. But just when Soichiro thinks he is about to lose everything, Yukino comes through with shining colors, strengthening their bond. It's about time someone protected Soichiro from his birth mother, and Yukino and friends decide to step up to the challenge! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Yukino and Soichiro visit Soichiro's family vacation home. When Soichiro visits the guesthouse memories of his birth father playing the piano are evoked. Strangely enough as Yukino and Soichiro are channel surfing when they come across a performance by Reiji Arima, who they realize is Soichiro's father. They learn that he will soon return to Japan. Soichiro is anxious about his father's return. Will this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.