Category: Josei

Popular stories from fashion magazine Zipper have made their way into a special book.Letter by Hazuki Kanae"Who are you?"On a certain day, she discovered a letter left in her school desk...My Best by Fujisue Sakura"I can't touch him, because we are friends."Where will these unsuppressable feelings lead us...Miss You by Kumiko SaikiAnd the day they part ways finally arrives...Goodbye, I'll See You Tomorrow by Tomoko NoguchiYasaki, who finally gets a boyfriend, now has to enter into a long distance relationship! Even though she thought that the pain of not being able to see him was the same...CHERRY by Matsumoto NanakoThe only person that would suit her is someone as extraordinarily popular as she is, right!? The person in question should definitely be...To the You Who is Here by Haneda IbukiDoes she still seem like a child to her older boyfriend?All she wants is for him to glance her way...

From Dark Horse:
Quincy wouldn't have seen this coming in her wildest dreams. What ordinary girl-next-door would? One minute you're sitting down to tea in your kitchen, talking with a friend, and the next-the man of your dreams comes knocking at your door, and he's looking for YOU.Quincy never expected to be swept off her feet by a gorgeous, world-famous pop star, but now that it's happening, she's not sure she's the right one for him. Swept up in the glamorous thrill of it all, Quincy is worried that it's all happening a little too fast, not to mention her concerns that she's really not the right girl to call a sexy superstar her boyfriend. It's a good thing for Joe that his desire to be with her is as strong as his star appeal!

Tucked away in the mountains and cut off from the rest of the world, Rosa Academy is your typical boarding school... at least on the surface. Like most schools, it has its share of urban legends. But, as Raum and his friends—Tulli, Yan, and Karel—are to find out, there is more to Rosa Academy's legends than meets the eye...

" One day you are caught in the fire of love.
It is beautiful and sad at the same time.
Once you are captured by the hands of love, there's no way out.
Your love story might start at this very moment,
......are you sure you're ready?

These are love stories about the young middle/high school children who are troubled with love.

Who's gonna knock your heart out?"

When Molly transformed herself into a striking redhead, the entire male population of Sydney stood up and took notice! But her new look was for Liam Delaney's benefit alone; she loved him and she wished he felt the same about her. However it was passion that Molly inspired in Liam! And the fact that he thought she had another male admirer only made him desire her more. Though Molly had never rushed into a physical relationship with any man, perhaps the time had come for seduction? Madeover Molly might be, but deep down inside the was just an inexperienced virgin...

Elinor Lucinda Smith knew it would be difficult to stay calm and professional while nursing Jason Tenby back to health; he was used to calling the shots. Also, she couldn't forget the time years ago when Jason had kissed her passionately... She'd never forgiven Jason for the trouble it had caused. But now he was injured and temporarily blind. For his sake she must keep her identity a secret. However, as she healed him, she tamed him -- and fell for him. All too soon he would be able to see her again -- surely he'd recognize her as the woman whom he'd once considered unsuitable marriage material?

One rainy day, the young woman Natsuki encounters a high school student in the street. Acting on an impulse, she gives the girl her umbrella and walks away. It turns out later that the girl, Michiko, is the younger sister of Natsuki’s sister’s newly-married husband. Even though Michiko has a difficult personality and doesn’t open herself to others easily, she seems to be attracted to Natsuki. Thus begins an unusual friendship between two unlikely characters who need each other more than they first realize…

1) Passion Kiss (Yokujou Kisu One night) -
Manatsu has a dream of an incredibly fulfilling kiss. "Who was the boy in my dream? That's the first time a kiss has made my chest ache." That's when Manatsu gets a feeling from her classmate, Morishima-kun -- the same feeling she got from the boy in the dream. Without thinking, and despite the fact she already has a boyfriend, she... (!!!)

2) Second Virgins (Sekando Vaajinzu) -
Kawori is prepped and ready to lose her virginity to Shunsuke... until he penetrates her and it hurts like hell. She wants him to stop, but he can't. They get into a fight and stop talking after that. Then, one and a half years later, Kawori gets coerced into attending a singles party -- and Shunsuke is there! ...As the boyfriend of Kawori's friend Nao? How will Kawori and Shunsuke handle their unresolved feelings?

3) Eternal Summer, Fleeting Summer (Eien no Natsu, Isshun no Natsu) -
The first love letter Takeshita Riho wrote was to Sakurai Touma, the class president she had a crush on from second to sixth grade, but the letter never got sent. ...Until now, when Riho's meddlesome friend mails it out. To Riho's surprise, Touma writes back and responds well to her feelings! He's just as Riho remembers him, and the way he writes makes it sound like those elementary school days were the most important of his life. What Riho doesn't realize is the heart-breaking (and tear-jerking) reason why...

Hori High is attended by a bunch of good for nothing delinquents called Hanemono. Their adventures include interweaving tales of Hayato, a guy with a chonmage hairstyle, his colorful buddies, and their raunchy, romantic high school lives.

There is a rumour going around about a CD called “Trigger” that can supposedly increase the intelligence of its listener. However, the CD has also been connected to several deaths and disappearances. Chitose’s best friend Hayato listens to the CD, and not long after, Hayato and his whole family suddenly disappear. Refusing to believe that Hayato is gone forever, Chitose becomes determined to find his best friend and the truth behind the CDs.

From Dark Horse:
A vacation fling was completely out of character for old-fashioned Carol, but her attraction to intriguing, older Marius tempted her to break her own rules. The next thing she knew, though, he'd turned up working at her hospital! Does she have what it takes to attract-much less keep the attentions of-this intimidating, sophisticated, and utterly compelling man?

Mikami Tsubasa has been away from school due to a heart condition. On Christmas Eve he decides it's time to start a new life and runs away from home! But before he can get far his childhood friend, Gin, gets into a serious accident. Tsubasa, in desperation, pleas for someone to help his friend. His call is answered by someone rather unexpected though, someone calling himself an "angel"...

Ryder wakes up to find the girl he spent the previous night with is gone. He had helped her get to a motel after finding her drunk in a bar. She seduced him, and they spent a night of passion together...even though she was a virgin! Not only that, she is the daughter of a wealthy oil tycoon. It looked like it was never going to work, but when he thinks of her his heart skips a beat. He has to find her, and ask her why she dumped this confident playboy after just one night!

Collection of short stories:
• Gigolo: The story is about two young guys, who used to live at the expense of women. But now they're broke again, so they need to urgently find new clients... But will it all happen like they planned?
• Gigolo ni Natta Yoru
• Saboten to Bara no Oujisama
• Aurora

[From Kotonoha]:

Ichiko Izumiya is a young student of English who would like to walk in the footsteps of her father is a translator of trendy American novels. She finally decides to confess to him that she is in love with Eriko, a law student. Ichiko will attempt to live out her homosexuality in peace and will be brought to wonder about the nature of her relationship: is she really homosexual or simply in love with a sensitive being who happens to be of the same sex?

Ben Radford thought Kay Napier was a fortune hunter, out to get the Endacott family fortune by posing as the long lost Kimberley Endacott. Kay just wanted to know whether or not her recently deceased mother was a kidnapper. Will the two find the answer, as well as love?

From Fifay.net:
Beijing of the 1920s is where the young and fashionable generation confronts the old and conservative one. During this period of social change, three brothers and one sister struggle to free themselves from the oppressive traditions of their grandfather. Help comes in the unlikely form of a Peking Opera actor, and his lively crew.

A love story between two dancers: Junaque, a relative of the Belgian royal family and Shara, a Japanese transfer student. The story begins at St. Maria's, a private Catholic school in Belgium, but later the action switches to the show business life in New York.In "Bruges," the prequel to Ariyoshi Kyouko's Applause, a mystery game gets out of hand. Bruges can be found in Princess Supplement 1991.

THE UNCONVENTIONAL WEDDING

Millionaire bachelor Grant O'Hara thought the pretend marriage ceremony was just another Mardi Gras festivity until he and Cheyenne Tarantino were pronounced legally wed. Grant wasn't ready to settle down, and he'd only just met his wife. But, since nothing could be done until morning, Grant saw no reason not to play honeymoon with his shy, beautiful bride.

But Cheyenne sure did. She'd long ago vowed to save herself for her real wedding night. Still, Grant's thoughtfulness and irresistible charm were wearing her down. And soon, Cheyenne was wondering how she could turn their one-night marriage into forever....

Follow-up to Ristorante Paradiso, that focuses on the daily lives of Casetta Dell'orso's staff.