Living with Kanade, who happens to be her cousin and foster parent, Sakuya often finds comfort by stargazing whenever she's feeling low. However, her birthday takes a turn when an unknown boy, Chihiro, shows up at her doorstep with only his name as a clue to his identity. Fueled by her curiosity, she seeks the help of her closest friends, Yuuri and Sei, to track him down. Despite warnings from those around her, Sakuya can't ignore the inexplicable pull she feels towards the enigmatic boy. As fate would have it, they have a second encounter - but will this be the moment that brings them together or will they continue to shine as solitary stars in the dark?
Six strangers, one house, one shared goal: love. What could go wrong? “Looking for love, but afraid you’ll never find it?” Come Live at the Love House! Shoko Shoji, intelligent, reliable, beautiful, has a secret: she’s a 26-year-old virgin, and mortified by her non-existent love life. Every day she checks out the self-help and beauty section of her local bookstore, but never works up the courage to go any further. Pushed on by her friends, she moves into the Love House, a social experiment putting six lovelorn strangers under one roof to see what sparks may fly! Will Shoko, and the friendly bookstore clerk she convinces to join her, finally find love? Or will rivalry, lust, and lies bring it all crashing down?
Friendly, confident, amazing at his job...All words applicable to veteran CG designer Yanase, who was asked to teach the hardworking new hire, Kaneda, the ropes! Although excited about the prospect, he begins to lose heart in the face of Kaneda's frosty indifference. However, on the inside, Kaneda's been struggling to play it cool whenever Yanase so much as pats him on the back...
Sex is an intimate and exposed act that often necessitates an immense amount of faith. Misuzu grappled with this vulnerability, dejectedly abandoning both intimate relationships and dating entirely after being informed that she lacked proficiency in bed. Despite this, Misuzu eventually summoned the bravery to re-enter the world of romance when her coworker Mikage-san propositioned her years later. Sadly, she soon discovers that Mikage-san too struggles with sexual hang-ups. Will they be able to disregard their anxieties and cooperate to construct a resilient, gratifying bond?
The spin-off of 86's narrative takes place in an alternate universe where war traumas and conflicts are absent. Instead, the story plays out against the familiar backdrop of a Japanese teenage life. Shin, Lena, and their peers embrace the pleasures of a standard high school experience.
Before the immense popularity of One Piece, Oda Eiichiro had created a compilation of short stories. The collection consists of: - "Wanted!" (1992) - "God's Gift for the Future" (1993) - "Ikki Yakou" (1993) - "Monsters" (1994) - "Romance Dawn" (Version 2, 1996) In honor of the 20th anniversary of the One Piece anime, the TV special for episode 907 was adapted from the second version of "Romance Dawn."
Upon discovering an unusual malignant fetus in a patient's cranial cavity, brain surgeon Minakata Jin is sent back in time. Armed with advanced medical knowledge, he bravely tackles deadly diseases and injuries. Through his adventures, he interacts with ordinary people as well as prominent figures of Edo, skillfully utilizing his surgical expertise to rewrite the events of the past and revive various stories.
Vampires, who cannot be exposed to sunlight, have been able to integrate into modern society by only going out at night. Yura Toraki is a vampire who works the graveyard shift at a convenience store in Ikebukuro. One day, he happens to save a woman named Iris, who turns out to be a member of an order of vampire exterminators! Before he knows it, Yura is living in the same apartment as his should-be nemesis!
Although Shiho's job is going well, she lacks companionship from friends and a romantic partner. To fill the void, she has been requesting in-home massages, and one day she encounters a gorgeous masseur, Toudou. His skilled touch melts her body and mind, but their meeting takes an unexpected turn when he appears at her workplace the following day. This is the tantalizing tale of an unattached office employee and a dashing masseur who find love.
Mitsuki, a diligent and charming 24-year-old employee with a history of multiple relationships, struggles to enjoy affectionate gestures from her partners. Instead of experiencing delight, she shivers with discomfort. Her inability to revel in the conventional "joys of womanhood" and a series of unsuccessful liaisons leave her feeling lost at her age. In an effort to shake things up, Mitsuki is determined to make Shinomiya, an accomplished and attractive man, her final dating venture. However, Shinomiya's presence in her life awakens a dormant aspect of Mitsuki's personality...
Childhood friends Koutarou Fujiki, Kajiwara, and Fuyuko thought they would always be together. They spent their youth in a strange love triangle, the two boys fighting over who would date Fuyuko. But suddenly one day, that life ends. Kajiwara goes missing, and Koutarou takes his sweetheart's hand in marriage. Now middle-aged, Koutarou is left to wonder—would his wife have chosen differently if Kajiwara were still around? On a visit to his hometown, the memories come rushing back...
Wako Machida yearns to show off her boyfriend's irresistible charm to the world, while Meguru Soma, a fashion-forward boy who loves the "genderless" subculture, has the power to attract attention and leave a lasting impression at any event. Despite their unconventional pairing, their shared passion for the latest fashion trends and beauty products is enough to solidify their relationship.