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When Mana and Kenji were children, they discovered a star. Known as Talshas on a distant planet, the star has the power to fulfill one person's wishes until the end of their days. For a decade, the star remained dormant. However, calamitous events and blessings soon shook the twins' lives. Coincidences proved to be insidious, fracturing both trust and loyalty as a war between far-off planets raged. Yet the greatest wish of all is the one made for someone else.
On her 40th birthday, Yumeko's grandmother died. She was left all alone. She had no family, no boyfriend, and was working as a temporary worker. That's how Yumeko celebrated her birthday. Just as she was wondering what to do next, her in-game lover, Sierra, asked her to move in with her. Though hesitant, Yumeko agreed, and when she headed to Sierra's house, she found the hugely popular actress Shiori Hoshikawa there! Surprised by this sudden turn of events, Shiori tearfully confessed to Yumeko, "I want to be with you." (Source: Comic Walker, translated)
Hugh is haunted by a dream of a strange Victorian house that he doesn't remember ever seeing in life. This dream, while not at all unpleasant, is becoming more vivid every time he enters it. His close friends, affluent Vladimir and clothes designer Vi, are concerned for his well-being, and they reach out to their wider circle of acquaintances in an effort to make sense of Hugh's predicament before it is too late. Yoshimi Uchida quit writing many years ago and rumour has it that she’s been turning down offers for reprint.
From here: Hoshi no Yakata centers around the employees of a suburban s/m club. The characters are beautiful, the storylines are angsty, and the artwork is horribly explict. What more could you ask for? Most of the story takes place inside or on the grounds of Hoshi no Yakata, a humongous European-style mansion. The story's other locale is Airenrou, another club located a few hours' drive from Hoshi no Yakata. Name of the 5 volumes in the series : 1) Hizamazuite Kutsu ni Kiss wo (Kneel Down and Kiss my Boots) 2) Kedamono wa Ori no Naka (A Beast in the Cage) 3) Yokubou no Mitsuryousha (The Poacher of Desire) 4) Toraware Hito no Ikisaki (The Prisoner's Destination) 5) Doreitachi no Jouken (A Slave's Condition)
One night, while working part-time at a bar, Leo encounters an absolutely wasted customer. At the end of Leo’s shift, he finds the customer slumped at the entrance to the bar and reluctantly decides to bring him home to let the man sleep it off. The next thing he knows, he has a lapful of drunken stranger making out with him.
From Stage Storm: Keimi is a student at a ballet school. Her sister Chiharu is a famous prima ballerina whose grace shows in every move and expression. How does it feel to be compared to a sister like this? In fact, the girl is very talented. She doesn't practice nearly as much as her classmates, yet her performance is always superb. She dances without any pretension because she has no knowledge of her gift...
From Suba Furuba (a Takaya fansite): In a small town in the countryside, close to the sea, a young high-school girl lived alone with her cousin.When life seemed to her too painful and too sad, she contemplated the sky and was refreshed by looking at the stars. But one night in spring, she met a boy who sealed her destiny. . . .
In the midst of the forest stands a towering home that instills dread in young hearts as it groans and casts menacing silhouettes. A singular figure and a multitude of spectral entities dwell within its walls. Bonus Short Story: Chapter One: The Locked Chamber.
While Mikeno’s classmates gush over the radiant and popular Hoshigami-kun, she’s trying her best to avoid trouble and get along with everyone. However, Mikeno's peaceful life changes when the wrong Hoshigami-kun asks something from her.
Ria is a bored, horny high school girl who's out to see the world burn as a distraction from boredom.
Consists of a collection of oneshots: 1) Covetous You and Insensible Me (Hoshigariana Kimi to Futsutsukana Boku) Never one to get close to strangers, Kai finds himself helpess in the enchanting gaze of a foreigner... 2) Lost in the Darkness Before Dawn (Gyou An ni Mayou) Tatsumi Hiroaki is a swordsman for hire during the Edo Period. Recently, a rise in bandit activity has given him a steady flow of work in protecting small shops in town. The bandits recognize his skill and offer to hire him, where he finds a familiar face from the past. 3) Confession (Kokuhaku) Unable to forget the random act of kindness by the wealthy, but lonely business man, Matsumi offers to sell his body. Is it really just for money, or is there a greater need at stake? 4) The night he escaped death (Shi ni Zokonai no Yoru) Prequel of Lost in the Darkness Before Dawn. 5) Sleepless Night The Night He Escaped Death bonus. 6) Service Confession bonus. 7) Bonds of Blood Covetous You and Insensible Me bonus.
