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"'I don't remember my past.' In the nostalgia-abundant dystopia of Kowloon Walled City, Reiko is now aware that many mysteries surround her very being. With life turned upside down, she confides in her friend Yaomay ab out her feelings for Kudou and more. But it's not only Reiko who has secrets: what of the opportunistic Dr. Hebinuma? A sorrowful, pitiful, ideal love story moves to its next stage...--

When the worsening pandemic forces schools to close temporarily, Kikuzato and the other members of the track and field club must find creative ways to keep up their training. The anticipation of his new custom running prosthesis is more than enough to motivate Kikuzato, but his excitement is undercut by the presence of his father, now working from home. Will being in close quarters bring father and son together or drive them even further apart?!

Iroha's setting into her new life after moving to Mikazuki Manor. Some suspicious mail arrives for her, offering to save the girl captured by the ¿depths of loneliness¿?!

After obtaining an artificial leg built for sport from Chidori the shadyprosthetist,Kikuzato resolved to become a para-athlete. To strengthen hisbody so he can runagain, Kikuzato wants to join the track-and-field club,but itΓÇÖs not so easy: His formersoccer club friends have lost interestin him, his new clubmates don''t know how toapproach him, and hisoverprotective mother wonΓÇÖt let him join any new clubs! With noeasyways to get faster, is the solution...to challenge everyone to a match?!

When the first prince Eins shuts himself in his room for days, CountRosenberg finally resolves to accept the help and care of Heine and the otherfour princelings. But when they finally burst into Eins''s room, the eldestbrother is nowhere to be found...!

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori’s tale of life on the nineteenth century Silk Road continues.Mr. Smith keeps on his journey retracing his steps, stopping next at a seaside village where he is greeted by a pair of enthusiastic young brides! Laila and Leily are eager to prove themselves as capable hostesses, but failing in the attempt could have serious social consequences. As the twins scramble in the kitchen, the discussion around the table turns to recent rumors of danger in the region. Mr. Smith now faces a difficult decision—turn back, or risk pressing on to his final stop?Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori’s pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

Shouta Kikuzato’s hopes of starting on his school’s prestigious soccer team are derailed when a terrible incident costs him his leg. Now in his first year of high school (again), Kikuzato has resigned himself to never reaching his athletic dreams. But when Chidori, a passing prosthetist, notices Kikuzato’s artificial limb— and speed—as he races through the train station, the specialist proposes a partnership: Chidori will build Kikuzato a brand-new leg designed solely for speed. All Kikuzato has to do is run!

Kain and Mel’s relationship has seen its share of tribulations, but each challenge has only made their bond stronger, leading at long last to the altar. But their wedded bliss is short-lived: The next day, Mel disappears without a word. Having no definite signs of foul play to rely on, the police are unwilling to pursue the case, but Kain knows Mel would never choose to walk out on their happiness—and FBI agent Luna Pittsburg agrees. Together, Kain and Luna set their sights on Joey Klein, a serial killer with a penchant for blue-eyed blonds. Whatever the cost, Kain is determined to be reunited with Mel and set their happily ever after back on course!

She never really leaves. Not really. All anyone can learn to do is live with Little Miss P. Like the girls who make a living on their backs. Or the model facing her own battles. Even the elementary school girls just starting their adventures with Little Miss P. So don’t miss out on Little Miss P’s last words of wisdom in the final volume!

Black Label regroups and rushes to Mochizuki’s side, their progress inhibited by the last of Syringe’s goons. In their absence, Reika takes a moment to relish her victory and the revelation of Fiona’s true nature. Fiona and Mochizuki represent the key to unlocking D99—and unleashing a whole new wave of terror that will spread beyond the streets of Tobioka to the whole world!

As Amenotori’s fabricated Spider pandemic grips the globe, the Jackalopes focus on the very heart of the organization. Despite Amenotori’s attention and resources being spread worldwide, however, the organization has reserved an elite force for its defense, pushing the Jackalopes and their new Gears to their limits! And while fighting to expose the truth, one of the Jackalopes’ own must reveal their personal secrets—but what will it mean for the team?

While Hakumei has endless tales to tell about her days as a traveler, the time before her journey began is shrouded in mystery. She has even kept her habit of singing to herself private—though it’s unlikely to remain so after Conju discovers her humming in the rain! But when her seed cap is damaged, Hakumei reminisces about the beginning of her journey, when she was presented with the cap that marked her as a traveler setting forth to see the world...

Though the “fire” man’s trap would have forced Senri to join Kazuto as his murderous partner in crime, Senri manages to keep his cool, sparing the person he was meant to kill. Safely reunited thanks to the twins, the rat imposter and his family are able to provide new details about Kazuto—and, more importantly, a handwritten note! Kazuto’s words are the first Senri has heard from his brother in over a decade, but while they confirm some theories, Senri is still no closer to finding out where Kazuto is...or what he might be planning next!

Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is a collection of three stories from KenNiimura thatare rooted in well-known Japanese folk tales, such as UrashimaTaro and The CraneWife. Each story delves into the concept of the taboo,asking questions such as "Whyare these rules meant to be followed?" and "Whoand why sets these rules?" Takinginspiration from the Japanese folk talestold to Ken Niimura as a child and combiningthem with his unique andcaptivating art style, Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is amust readgraphic novel for fans of beautiful literary comics.

New York police officer, Cain, while hiding that he''s gay, goes out everynight inManhattan in want of a one night stand. But when he meets his idealman, Mel, hefinds the love of his life... An ambitious work which depictslove and humanism with gaythemes!

Aaaand—ACTION! Thanks to a persistent producer and a stubborn starlet, Al has landed his dream job as an actor! But he quickly learns that show business can be cutthroat—literally. When one of his new costars is found dead, Al’s vampiric powers lead him straight to the perpetrator. But the testimony of a vampire is no-good without hard evidence! Once again, Al is hot on the trail of a murderer…and heading straight into danger!

The pain, fatigue, and discomfort that so often accompany her visits make Little Miss P nigh impossible to ignore, but much of society prefers to do just that. Struggling to maintain “business as usual,” many of her weary hosts stockpile painkillers and hygiene products, often leaving their friends, coworkers, and even lovers blissfully unaware of the not-so-Little Miss P repeatedly punching them in the gut!

With winter weather fast approaching, Hakaba finally arrives in Utatsu to continue his linguistic research. The diverse residents of the town—and their flexible notions of “private property”—provide ample opportunity to study Netherworld culture and communication from the comfort of his “own” home. Despite having the best intentions, Hakaba must be mindful that human biases don’t negatively affect his attitude toward his new comrades…even when they decide the walls of his newly restored dwelling would make a perfect snack!

Hayashi’s frank, guileless demeanor quietly draws the attention of classmates and strangers as he counts all the stairs in school, photographs street signs, and dries sweet potatoes on the classroom balcony. In a world shaped by conformity, Hayashi is refreshingly and unapologetically true to himself. Conversely, Nikaidou has worked very hard to perfect a gloomy, dour façade that keeps his classmates far, far away. While much of the school regards Nikaidou as a bad omen, one student catches a glimpse behind the mask and—undeterred by rumors of bad luck and supernatural powers—begins to pick away Nikaidou’s carefully crafted persona…

After several months in Japan, Al is becoming accustomed to life on the far side of Asia. Living and working with Akira—though not without its spats and squabbles—has given him a place to belong for the first time since he became a vampire. But when a new assistant arrives at the Old Memorial Center and falls hard for Akira, Al realizes how quickly he could find himself alone again should Akira change his mind. Though discerning Akira’s true feelings—apart from annoyance—seems near impossible, Al might not have another choice...

Rumors of Heine’s bloody connection to their father initially causes the princes’ trust in their tutor to waver. When the truth of how Heine came to be the royal tutor is fully brought to light, will the darkness of years past yield to a brighter future—together?

While Black Label is locked in a stalemate with Syringe, D breaks ranks to confront Arashi. Though Arashi is reluctant to let his personal grudge distract him from the larger disaster at hand, the threat against Kominato is too great to ignore. Arashi’s past and future priorities converge in this final confrontation with the terrorist D!!

Though Kazuto has lived for years with a bullet lodged in his brain, the childhood injury is starting to take its toll. Uncertainty over his future may explain why he has chosen to reach out to Senri after so long, even if his methods remain frustratingly roundabout. Meanwhile, Senri and Enan are on the cusp of unraveling the events that separated the twins in the first place—but not if the “fire” man has anything to say about it!

Eniale and Dewiela’s friendship has been peppered with bouts of intense squabbling and bickering—usually at the expense of innocent bystanders. Eni’s latest “get rich quick” scheme and Dewi’s “get souls quick” con seem destined to blow up as spectacularly as the many that have come before. But when the dust settles, the angel and the demon always emerge—fab, fashionable, and the best of friends!!

When he is brutally attacked in the park Al’s vampiric nature is the only thing that prevents him from becoming the latest death in a string of serial stabbings. Ever since becoming a vampire, Al has always felt like a burden on the people around him—especially Akira. This time, his unique abilities will be an asset in helping the police track down his would-be killer. Surely even Akira can’t fail to be impressed by the great bat detective!

As Hakaba and his traveling companions continue their journey to Utatsu,their tent receives a surprising visitor-a minotaur named Moo (at least, that''swhat it sounds like). Why is this mysterious minotaur, who can speak severalmonster languages, watching Hakaba? Between that hairy situation, hunting giantworms, interacting with lamias and werecats, and the ins and outs ofinterspecies working, Hakaba has many more discoveries to make in themagnificent world of monsters!