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Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America. Mars: Kira is having a very bad day. Just when she thought her day couldn't get worse, Rei offers her a ride home on his motorcycle. It's a ride that may make Rei more than "just a friend." Planet Ladder: Things just couldn't get any worse for Kaguya after her family's reputation endures public scandal. That's what she thought until she wakes up in a strange world with no clue where she is or how she got there. Things get more frightening as an unfamiliar robotic figure approaches her. Peach Girl: Sae's out of the picture for good so Momo and Toji can rekindle their relationship, right? Wrong! Everyone in Momo's class celebrates their swim meet victory except Momo and Toji. Toji must show Momo that he'll do anything to win her back or he just might lose her forever. Paradise Kiss: Parents say that you shouldn't take rides with strangers, but it's hard for Yukari to say no when a really hot guy named Georgie pulls up in a first rate sports car, and invites her to get in. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! In this issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Rei and Tatsuya forget their own issues for once when Harumi threatens Kira once again! But after the incident it's Harumi and Tatsuya who find themselves soul-searching, as it becomes clear that there is a depth in Kira and Rei's relationship neither had noticed before; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Kaguya finds herself in a world that she's never seen, but she's not alone. A boy-robot appears and seems friendly enough. She wants to get back home to her family, but feels she can't do it alone, so she finds herself having to trust this robotic being to take her back to safety; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Toji arrives at school with a buzz cut to show that he is punishing himself for disappointing Momo. When Toji expresses his deep regrets for falling for Sae's deceptions, Momo gladly forgives him and they become a couple again, minus Sae; Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): After initially turning down George and the Paradise Kiss club on their offer to make her a model, Yukari is starting to have second thoughts. While studying at the library, she runs into George, who, she now sees, works just as hard as she does to succeed. Did she misjudge him? Maybe this fashion thing isn't just a silly game after all. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): When Rei gets angry with Kurasawa for using him as a model without his permission, it's up to Kira to try and smooth things out; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Harry returns from Seeu's castle to visit with Laracotte. After relaying news from the meeting to the Sage he informs him that the Seventh World is also searching for Kaguya. Meanwhile, Kaguya is still learning to trust her guardian Kagami, even as he learns little-by-little what it means to be human; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): As Kiley says goodbye to Momo, there's no reason her relationship with Toji shouldn't be anything but perfect. But still there's always something that gets in the way; and Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): After her encounter with George, and Miwako's dramatic reunion with Tokumuri the night before, Yukari is left to sort through the chaos. Magazine, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo, Yuri Narushima, Miwa Ueda and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Life spins out of control for Rei when his confrontation with Kurasawa turns violent. While a group of punks try to nab Rei at school before getting beat up themselves, Kira is cornered and warned by Harumi that Rei is capable of causing a lot of pain. With new-found courage, Kira gets Rei's address and races off into the unknown to find her defender; Planet Ladder (by Yuri Narushima): Kaguya and her guardian Kagami search for help and find a road leading to a town of unfriendly villagers who chase after them. With the Seventh World still hot on their heels, and Seeu and Idou plotting from afar, Kaguya must find her way in unknown territory with pressure coming from all sides; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Things between Momo and Toji are beginning to work out. Now that Sae has received her reality check, she's content to leave well enough alone, right? Wrong! And though Momo doesn't see it yet, Sae's doing everything she can to eventually win back Toji; and Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): Yukari prepares for her weekend date with George, but it seems like everything's gone haywire. Meanwhile, George deals with the drama of being a designer and tries to get his schedule in order. Their big day finally dawns, and face-to-face becomes heart-to-heart for the team of Paradise Kiss. Magazine, 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Fuyumi Soryo and Ai Yazawa. The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Swallowed by the buzz of the city streets, Rei and Kira hit the town to escape the stress of school fights and the lurking Harumi. Rei's peace of mind is short-lived, however, when the secret of his dead twin brother and a glimpse of a young man's suicide take him over the edge and into a dark realm of hurtful memories. Kira wants to reach out, but Rei's pain is chaining him to his past that Kira is only beginning to understand. Plus: Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): Yukari seals her crush for head designer George with an incredible kiss, but she suspects that glam George's true love might actually be his precious cell phone. And though he blows off their dinner date to obsess over the fashion show design, George makes good and tempts Yukari into joyrides and, yes, more kissing. But when Yukari's lies spark the wrath of her suspicious parents, it's time to decide once and for all between prep school boredom and Paradise Kiss stardom. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by Ai Yazawa and Fuyumi Soryo. It's the final issue of the critically acclaimed shojo manga anthology! Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): When Yukari refuses to stop seeing her friends at Paradise Kiss, her mom disowns her. Now Yukari has left home and moved into Arashi's apartment while she looks for work. Miwako sets her up with a modeling job at the Happy Berry clothing company, but while Yukari might have the right body to be a model, is she ready for the working world when she hasn't even finished high school? Plus: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Rei is still haunted by shadows of the past. Several years ago, his brother committed suicide and Rei still blames himself. Perhaps that's why he lives such a reckless life. Up until now, Kira's been the weak one and Rei's done the comforting, but when Rei starts having a mental breakdown, she'll have to lend him her strength. Magazine, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 5 - Summer 2005 - 1st printing. A compilation of the Season's Best! Includes 24-page installments of each of the following - Fullmetal Alchemist; M.A.R. "Marchen Awakens Romance"; Doubt!!; Zatchbell!; Midori Days; Case Closed; Kare First Love; Happy Hustle High. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! Unwilling to become the prince's possession, she seeks shelter in the woods of the neighboring kingdom, where she gains an unlikely ally-the prince of that kingdom! He rescues her from her plight, and thus begins the love story between a lovestruck prince and an unusual herbalist.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shirayuki begins her duties as a court herbalist apprentice, but her mentor is a bit odd. He's quiet, shy, moody and...a child? Her first official duty is to quell an illness going around one of the forts that house Clarine's soldiers. Will she be able to discover the cause of the outbreak in time?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shirayuki's life as a court herbalist in Clarines seems to be going well. She works hard at her job and gets to spend her free time with Zen. But when Zen's brother, crown prince Izana, returns to the castle, he has a lot to say about his brother's new friend. Will Shirayuki be able to overcome this new obstacle in her relationship with Zen?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shirayuki lays her life on the line to help Kihal and her bird, Popo, prove their worth to the kingdom-which leads Zen to kiss her for the very first time! Now she can't get that kiss out of her head. Will she be able to keep her cool around the man she's falling for?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

When a banquet invitation arrives from Prince Raj in Tanbarun, Izana tests Zen and Shirayuki's budding relationship by forcing Shirayuki to accept. But before the young lovers can cope with their impending time apart, a new threat arrives in Clarines-and he's got Shirayuki in his sights!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

The banquet in Tanbarun begins, and Shirayuki and Obi are dressed to impress. But it's not all frills and lace, as Zen learns that those aiming to kidnap Shirayuki have pinpointed her location. Against his brother Izana's wishes, Zen rides for Tanbarun! But will he reach Shirayuki before danger strikes?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Finally rid of the Claw of the Sea, Shirayuki and company return to Clarines-just in time for Palace Exhibition Day, the one day the palace is open to the public. But as Zen, bedecked in fancy garb, performs his princely duties, Shirayuki realizes how wide the gap between them truly is.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shirayuki and Zen finally have "the talk" about their future together. Then, a heavy rain forces the party to take shelter at an inn after seeing off Sakaki. But just as night falls, Obi slips away!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shortly after Shirayuki and Ryu's arrival in Lilias, a mysterious ailment breaks out. Now the two herbalists find themselves in a race against time to uncover the cause of the illness and find a cure before it spreads throughout the city. And what will Zen and friends do when they catch word of this outbreak while on their way to Wirant?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

A romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince. Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story.

After putting an end to the disease that was ravaging Lilias, Shirayuki returns home with Zen and the others. But on their next day off, Shirayuki and Zen embark on a new adventure-a date! Meanwhile, Mitsuhide is furious to learn that Kiki's been keeping a life-altering secret from him!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Yuzuri, Suzu and Kirito travel all the way from Lilias to visit Shirayuki and friends, resulting in a delightful reunion-until things take a turn! Meanwhile, Izana pressures Zen to hold a banquet to seek out potential brides, but Zen has another idea in mind.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

As news of Izana's impending coronation spreads, people from all over travel to the capital city of Wistal. During the preparations, Zen asks Shirayuki to play host to Prince Raj of Tanbarun, sending shock waves through the palace. To think that a common court herbalist would be entrusted with such a task! But that's not the only change coronation day brings.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shirayuki is headed to Lilias to work as an herbalist and researcher, and she can't hold back the tears when she realizes how much she'll miss everyone. Luckily, Zen knows just what to say to her! And later, Obi makes a stunning confession to Zen.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki.

Shirayuki and Ryu are back in Lilias to work as herbalists. Shirayuki wastes no time diving into work, spending a backbreaking number of hours compounding medicine. But they aren't alone for long before Obi joins them on Zen's orders and invites Shirayuki to watch the sunset with him as they chat.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

Shirayuki and Obi attend a royal soiree at the palace in hopes of meeting Rata Forzeno, the wunderock scholar. With his help, the Lilias team might finally be able to bring their orimmallys research to a speedy conclusion. But will Shirayuki and Obi be able to convince the elusive scholar to lend them a hand?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

The orimmallys project is finally coming to fruition. But when the annual northern flu hits Lilias, the whole medical team suddenly finds themselves busy with field medic work. The experience proves a valuable one for Shirayuki and Ryu's training!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

Kiki's potential suitors are being attacked one after the other, and Mitsuhide has been arrested as the prime suspect! Will Hisame's scheme to position himself as Kiki's likeliest groom allow Zen and the gang to root out the real mastermind behind the attacks?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

In order to reclaim the power his northern clan once held, Toka Bergat has attacked Sereg Knight Base. Zen is ready to fight back, but Toka is clearly out for blood and the prince's head! Meanwhile, Kiki and Obi have saved Tsuruba from certain doom, and all three are racing back to the base!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

With the Bergat conflict resolved, Zen heads to Lilias to enjoy some time off with Shirayuki. Meanwhile, Mitsuhide pays a visit to Kiki at her family home. He's finally prepared to put his pride on the line and reveal his innermost feelings to her-but how will Kiki respond?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

Shirayuki and Zen are enjoying some rare time off up in Lilias when they spot Obi out and about with an unfamiliar woman. Their curiosity sparked, Shirayuki and Zen decide to play detective and trail the pair! Meanwhile, Mitsuhide and Kiki arrive in Lilias themselves, where Kiki plans to make a full report on how she proposed to Mitsuhide and got rejected!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

Zen's vacation is over, and he's back home at the palace. While Kiki's engagement is moving ahead at a fever pitch, Izana formally assigns Zen to a post at Wirant Castle.

Meanwhile, the new glowing plant that Shirayuki and the others created in Lilias will soon be up for official recognition! As new paths open up for everyone, how will they resolve to move forward?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

Hoping for permission to line the roads between the wintry cities with the glowing phostyrias plant, Shirayuki, Obi, and Ryu arrive at the Oriold checkpoint. The knight captain there won't stand in their way, but due to political instability in the northern region, they'll have to win over a certain Lord Lugiria. Deep in uncharted territory, can they light a path to the future?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook.

After the soiree at the Lugiria estate, Eisetsu asks Obi for a favor. He's been informed that a Bergat loyalist might be lurking in his territory, and he wants Obi's help verifying the intel. The next day, Obi is off for a visit to Tsuruba's manor. Meanwhile, a suspect aroma wafts throughout the northern lands, raising alarms!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen

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Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook. Obi and Eisetsu are undercover at a masked ball, but they're not acting like themselves! Most of the other partygoers also seem a bit off, except for one noblewoman. With her wits still about her, the woman flees from the venue-leaving a dubious aroma behind in her wake for Eisetsu to pursue! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook. Shirayuki and company track Kageya and Ryu to their supposed whereabouts, but all they find is an empty house and signs of a scuffle. A conspicuous clue leads them to believe that Kageya has a secret greenhouse where she concocts the antidote to the menacing perfume, so that's their next stop! It's time to snuff out the unsettling aroma that has enthralled the northern lands! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sorata Akiduki. Translated by Caleb Cook. Shirayuki and company have at last received permission from Lord Eisetsu to spread the light-bringing phostyrias plant. Back in Lilias, as the team prepares for the next phase of the plant propagation plan, Ryu makes a major decision of his own! And it seems that a job offer has been posted in the City of Academics-one seeking an herbalist with very particular qualifications! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan! Yukio was destroyed in battle and Tetsuo survived in an escape pod. After eight years in cold sleep, the escape pod finally lands back on Earth, and Tetsuo awakens, determined to fulfill his promise to his comrade in arms that he would live his life to the fullest and make many friends. But what he finds instead is a world in ruins, entirely frozen beneath a blanket of ice and snow-a snowball Earth! What happened to humanity, how did the Earth freeze over, and will Tetsuo be able to keep his last promise to Yukio? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan! Upon his return to Earth, Tetsuo finds the planet frozen over. Much to his surprise and horror, he discovers that the alien kaiju have made it to Earth too. But after meeting a hardy band of human survivors, Tetsuo learns that Yukio has survived as well, his consciousness downloaded into the escape pod-which also happens to be a battle robot! Now headed for the survivors' stronghold, Tetsuo is determined to make new friends. But the people Tetsuo has found are not the only ones left, and a mysterious humanoid kaiju also lurks among the ruins. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan! After meeting the survivors of the icy apocalypse who are holed up in Mishima Mall, Tetsuo makes a few attempts at making friends. His defeat of the kaiju that attacked the mall has made him a hero to the inhabitants, but before he can establish any firm relationships, a new threat appears. Another band of human survivors, led by the mysterious Colonel, wants to seize control of the mall-and they have their own kaiju to do it with! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. The Kobayashi twins, Mego and Mitsuru, were named after historical figures, but only Mego has grown up with a taste for history. So when Mitsuru is in danger of losing his weekends to extra history classes, he convinces his sister to swap clothes with him and ace his tests! After all, how hard can it be for them to play each other? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. The Kobayashi twins, Mego and Mitsuru, were named after historical figures, but only Mego has grown up with a taste for history. So when Mitsuru is in danger of losing his weekends to extra history classes, he convinces his sister to swap clothes with him and ace his tests! After all, how hard can it be for them to play each other? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Megumu is almost done taking Mitsuru's make-up classes for him, and it's nearly time for the twins to go back to their own lives. But then catastrophe hits! Megumu's true love, Aoi, discovers she's really a girl and goes into an allergic fit. How will she ever face him again? And even worse, Mitsuru's sworn enemy, Azusa, finds out he's really a dude. What will happen when she spills the secret to his sweetheart, Shino?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Megumu's life has gone from weird to wonderful - she no longer has to cross dress as her brother, and her true love, Aoi, has asked her out on a date! It's the beginning of a beautiful relationship, even if they have to stay two feet apart at all times or risk Aoi going into anaphylactic girl shock. Meanwhile, Mitsuru is back in his own clothes too, but he's making war, not love! Can he defeat the school bully and win the hand of his sweetheart, Shino?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Things between Megumu and Aoi couldn't be better! They're even managing to navigate Aoi's need to stay two feet away from women, and they go on some cute dates. But her twin brother Mitsuru's love life isn't going as smoothly. He's fallen head over heels for Aoi's sister Shino, but it looks like Shino's heart belongs to someone else. Mitsuru's used to fighting, but will he figure out how to fight for love?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Megumu is considering a career as a manga artist, but as Mitsuru so helpfully points out, her drawing skills could use a lot of improvement. That doesn't dim her enthusiasm, and she vows to practice drawing every day. But her first sketching session in a park is interrupted by an intense young man who goes ballistic when he sees the portrait of Aoi in her sketchbook! Who is this stranger, and why does he want to destroy her boyfriend?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Megumu has once again switched places with her brother, just in time to encounter Akechi's newest student-the angry guy she met in the park! Chiharu Uesugi knows something about Aoi's past, and seems determined to take him down. Megumu wants to protect her boyfriend, but will she be able to foil whatever nefarious plan Uesugi has cooked up when he blackmails her into a date?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Chiharu Uesgui's devious ploy to use Megumu against Aoi has only brought the lovebirds closer together. And it's also given Megumu an intriguing glimpse into Uesugi's past with her boyfriend. Can she figure out how their friendship went sour before Uesugi tries something even worse?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Megumu manages to keep Aoi and Uesugi from brawling, but when they air their old grievances, she ends up learning more than she expected about Aoi's past. Will this new information strengthen her relationship with Aoi or just drive a bigger wedge between them? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Uesugi has been making plenty of enemies since coming to town, and a group of them have kidnapped Megumu as part of their revenge. Aoi and Uesugi put aside their differences in order to team up to rescue her, but in the ensuing battle Aoi loses his eye patch! Can Megumu convince him that his hidden wounds won't scare her away, or will the trauma of his past be the end of their future together? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Azusa Tokugawa was a horrible bully until meeting Mitsuru Kobayashi helped her tame her rage. Now her tender feelings for him have left her vulnerable to the turmoil in her parents' crumbling relationship. Will the Kobayashis' offer of safe harbor give her enough strength to stand up to her father's plans? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Aoi has started college in Sendai, the place where Megumu's parents met and got engaged. And while he and Megumu don't relish a long-distance relationship, they are looking forward to spending time together in such a meaningful place. But romance isn't the only thing to be found in Sendai-the mother who abandoned Aoi and his sister Shino lives there too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. Having a long-distance relationship isn't the easiest thing for Megumu and Aoi, but after a romantic evening and a standoff with her parents, their relationship is stronger than ever. And now that Mitsuru finally has a life goal (beat Azusa's other fiance; in the national mock exams and win her hand), he's pouring all his fierce energy into securing their future. But despite how rosy their lives look, the twins are having ominous dreams. Are the nightmares just a symptom of stress, or is something more prophetic going on...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Go Ikeyamada. The earthquake is over, but the aftermath is devastating. Mitsuru and Azusa try to put the power of the Tokugawa Group to good use while others, including Mego and her mom, rush to Sendai to look for their missing loved ones. Mego wants to hold on to hope, but there is still no answer from Aoi's phone... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.