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Asumi Kamogawa, a petite 14-year-old, possesses an unbridled adoration for the cosmos, particularly the twinkling stars. Under the tutelage of an affable ghost who wears a colossal lion head and goes by the nickname "Lion-san," she has been studying space since infancy. Despite an unsteady home life, Asumi resolves to join the Tokyo Space School. In no time, Asumi befriends a cadre of classmates, including her childhood friend Shinnosuke Fuchuuya, who sports spectacles and harbors a staunch brutal honesty, Kei Oumi, a cordial young woman who drew inspiration from Neil Armstrong's photos of the moon landing, Marika Ukita, an enigmatic and stunningly gorgeous girl with a few secrets of her own, and Shuu Suzuki, a bold and bright boy who maintains a laidback approach. The setting of Futatsu no Spica is an alternative future in which Japan's maiden human-crafted spacecraft crashed in 2010, and it follows the growth of these high schoolers as they travel toward the stars.
The center of attention in the romantic comedy is a young woman with a generous bust and a boy who is likened to a small creature. Ken Yamada, a member of the student council, feels threatened by an oncoming danger. Rei Jinjuji, the beautiful and intelligent student council president, uses her ample chest to get what she wants. Whenever Rei presses her cleavage against Ken, he suspects that she is plotting his demise. Will Ritsu be able to handle Mio's constant emotional attacks? What does Mio really want?
As a bodyguard, the job can be quite challenging, especially when one's presence poses a threat to those in proximity.
Shinya is lacking in academic prowess, sports ability, bravery, and overall seems to be a failure. However, his fate takes a turn when he meets Haruna, a girl with the power to transform his life. According to her, Shinya is the chosen Messiah, the one tasked with saving her world while she acts as his protector. But is this true? Could Shinya's previous shortcomings be leading him towards this significant calling? And if he is indeed the Messiah, can he even save himself, let alone an entire world? Additionally, included in this series are two one-shot stories: Night Keeper in volume 4 and Exorcist in volume 6.
Oboreru Knife tells the story of Natsume, a sixth-grade girl who has to move from Tokyo to a decidedly different town in the countryside. Upon meeting a boy named Kouichirou there, "something" stirs inside her. The story depicts a "teen heart on the brink of ruin."
The Suzunari detective club, comprised of three high school students - Suzaku Tachibana, Kouhei Hiba, and Soutaro Tsubaki - and their feline companion, Boo-chan, is an all-male group due to Boo-chan's stringent female membership criteria. However, Suzaku's intuition found their perfect female member in the form of Aoi Kaidou. Although Aoi appeared serious and unsmiling, she passed Boo-chan's tests and joined the team. Together, they solve mysteries on their school campus. Volume five features "Itsumademo Issho ni" and volume nine presents "Anata wo Shiritakute" as additional stories.
All his life, Yuugo Hachiken had been devoted to studying, striving for excellence and obtaining the highest academic scores possible. But under the overwhelming pressure of his parents' expectations, he finally caves and decides to leave behind his urban lifestyle to enroll in the rural Ooezo Agricultural High School. The only problem is, he knows absolutely nothing about farming! Despite his lack of agricultural expertise, Yuugo relies on the knowledge and abilities he's gained from his years of studying to embark on a quest to discover the true value of having aspirations and to find his own purpose in life. However, as he soon learns, life is far from uncomplicated, and unforeseen challenges can arise at any given moment. Yuugo must come to terms with the harsh truth that adversities can strike when least anticipated.
Pharm is a skittish but friendly young man who is excited to start his new life as a college student. He'll make friends, join a club... and maybe figure out why he's always sensed that there's a certain someone he's fated to meet. The moment he locks eyes with Dean, the captain of the swimming club, he's attracted to him in a way he's never experienced before. Is this who he's been looking for all this time? Does Dean feel the same way about him? Perhaps the answers lie in past lives they have yet to remember...
Shouya Ishida, a mischievous pupil in elementary school, becomes troubled by the transfer of a deaf student, Shouko Nishimiya. Despite Shouko's genuine attempts at friendship, Shouya and his friends find her bothersome and delight in ridiculing her. Their jibes soon escalate into constant attacks, but the teachers remain apathetic to the situation. When Shouko eventually transfers to another school, Shouya is accused of being behind the bullying, although he denies it. The entire class puts the blame on him, and he becomes the new victim of bullying. For years, Shouya is treated with contempt and disregard, becoming meek and reclusive. Five years pass, and now in high school, Shouya comes face-to-face with Shouko again. Still haunted by his past, Shouya is determined to confront the trauma he caused and make amends for his mistakes, even if he faces tough obstacles along the way.
Sisti enrolls in a magical academy to polish her magical abilities and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Sky Castle. Her beloved teacher retires, only to be replaced by Glen, a lackadaisical, sluggish, seemingly inept instructor. Sisti wonders how the academy's top magician handpicked Glen for the role.
A girl named Taiga, struggling with her aggressive tendencies, generously offers a drink to a starving boy, who takes advantage of the situation and kisses her. Later on, at her new school, the same boy, Anri Iseya, approaches her and insists on becoming her subordinate... Can Taiga master the challenge of taming this black beast and asserting her strong will at just 16 years old? Let the perilous journey begin!
Uta Naruse's original affection for her childhood friend, Kaoru, was shattered when Kaoru married Uta's elder brother, Reiichi, whom Uta also held in high esteem. Due to various reasons, Uta is now living with the blissful newlyweds, but one year under the same roof as her crush is making it increasingly difficult for her to manage her emotions. Her loyal confidant, Kuroe, is the only one with whom she shares her concerns. Though plagued by what she thinks is an endless unrequited love, Uta cannot seem to find closure. Recent events suggest that there may be underlying issues in Kaoru and Reiichi's relationship which they are hiding behind their apparent happiness.
