Yukiya Ayase is a gentle, kind hearted, and innocent university student. The only relative he has left, his cousin Tetsuo, betrays Ayase by selling him to the highest bidder in an auction with hopes of making an enormous profit to be able to pay off his debts. Somuku Kanou, a bad-tempered (though very rich) loan shark, comes to Ayase's rescue and buys Ayase for an impressive 1.2 billion. Kanou apparently knows Ayase from something that happened between them in the past, but Ayase cannot remember who Kanou is nor does he understand why he "saved" him. In a desperate effort to keep Ayase close to him, Kanou demands the debt be repaid in full and suggests the perfect way to do it: by selling his body to Kanou for 500,000 each time. Ayase is horrified in the beginning, but something soon begins to grow between them that can't be bought for any price.
Okane ga Nai It is also Known as: お金がないっ, Okane ga Nai
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10. Himitsu na Kankei
Ukyou, the spoiled only son of the most powerful mob boss in the region, is smitten at first sight with Kakeru, the cute son of a local ramen-ya. But when he goes to declare his undying love, he discovers that thanks to the bullying of a rival mob, the ramen shop is deep in debt, Kakeru's father is in the hospital, and Kakeru is struggling to keep the place going on his own. Naturally, Kakeru now HATES yakuza. Fortunately, the kid is too dim to recognize Ukyou without his sunglasses and loud suits, so Kumichou-san (Mr. Mob Boss) whips off the sunglasses and becomes Ukyou-kun, homeless guy who needs a job at the ramen shop to survive. Hijinks ensue.
vol.1 Himitsu na Kankei - Secret Connection [ 秘密な関係 ]
vol.2 Naisho na Kankei - Secret Connection [ ナイショな関係 ]
vol.3 Honto no Kankei - Secret Connection [ ホントの関係 ]
(B-U)
Noodle Shop Affair has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: 秘密な関係 ~Secret Connection~, Secret Connection, Naisho na Kankei, Honto no Kankei
9. Ashita wa Docchi da!
Kirara is seen as a cute and girly boy to others, however he wants to be a cool and manly guy! So when two tall and cool boys move in nearby he starts to follow them around to learn how to be manly. As they grow up together, Kirara realizes that his feelings towards the younger brother, Ken, isn't just simple friendship.
Tomorrow It's Which Way! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 明日はどっちだ！, 明日在何方!
8. Ai no Hana, Gin no Koi
Fujino Misato, the cute young florist and landlord, is being bullied by debt collectors. Enters Sakanoue, a silver accessories designer. Sakanoue intervenes in a dispute between a perverted debt collector and Fujino. Upon rescuing Fujino, Sakanoue gets fussed out by the seemingly ungrateful Fujino. A short time later, Sakanoue’s manager, Kaoruko gets an apartment for Sakanoue that is located in Fujino’s building.
Sakanoue disguises himself in front of Fujino and moves into Fujino’s apartment building. Fujino treated the disguised Sakanoue rather cordially but when Sakanoue’s true face is revealed Fujino’s personality does a 180. Thus start the quirky cat-dog relationship between Fujino and Sakanoue. Fujino’s prejudices and Sakanoue’s hidden identity causes great strains in both of their lives. Can these two stop their constant bickering long enough to establish a loving relationship?
Love Flower, Silver Love has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 愛の花銀の恋, Ai no Hana Gin no Koi
7. Finder Series
Vol 1: Target in the Finder (Finder no Hyouteki)
1. Target in the Finder (1st part of the Viewfinder series, 3 loosely related oneshots: You're my Loveprize in Viewfinder, Fixer & Embrace the Heat of the Night): Asami, a leader of the Japanese underworld, and Takaba, a young photojournalist, antagonize each other yet are drawn together by dark sexual desires: Asami's ruthless desire to possess and control Takaba's free spirit, and Takaba's subconscious desire for the pain and pleasure Asami offers, all while he tries to capture Asami's illegal activities in his viewfinder.
2. Love Lesson (1st part of the Love Lesson series): Ichijou saved Sakurai from a pervert on the bus on the way to the school. But his own intentions were not so pure...
3. Loving Plant (Koi wo Suru Shokubutsu) (1st part of the Koisuru series): Sports stars, Hiyama and Mizuno, find themselves caught up in something bigger than they first imagined when they go out to find out whether or not their fathers are really gay.
4. Risky Society: God Bless My Justice: A rookie to a society of people with supernatural abilities must prove himself (and his love) to his superior.
Vol 2: Cage in the Finder (Finder no Ori)
1. Splendor of High Rises (Kourou no Hana): Prequel to the main Viewfinder story, detailing how Feilong and Asami met. Four chapters.
2. Body Chase (oneshot): Takaba helps out the police by infiltrating Asami's flagship club, Sion.
3. Loving DNA (Koi wo Suru DNA) (2nd part of the Koisuru series).
Vol 3: One Wing in the Finder (Finder no Sekiyoku)
1. Naked Truth 1-5: Tokyo arc. Feilong enters the picture again, starting a long series that will finally make them see the naked truth within themselves of what they're feeling for each other.
2. Love Prize 1: Love Surprise: A light Viewfinder sidestory taking place New Year's Eve with a very drunk Takaba.
3. Baked Sweet Glasses: Overenthusiastic salesman Fujiya is determined to win over businessman Mikami. But what exactly is Fujiya aiming for? And how does he know about Mikami's secret love of sweets?
4. Koi wo Suru Baby Leaf (3rd part of the Koisuru series): The story of how the fathers met.
Vol 4: Prisoner in the Finder (Finder no Ryoshuu)
1. Naked Truth 6-12: The Hong Kong arc part 1
2. Love Prize 2: Takaba's Wonderful Day: Side story in which Asami sees photographer Takaba on a shoot and takes him on a drinking date.
3. extra - Love Lesson 2
Vol 5: Truth in the Finder (You're my Naked Truth in the Viewfinder) (Finder no Shinjitsu)
1. Love Prize 3: Takaba Akihito's Graceful Summer Holiday: A side story where Takaba is working on the beach and sees Asami.
2. Naked Truth 13-18: The Hong Kong arc part 2, the end of the Naked Truth arc.
3. Naked Truth Zero: side story about how Yoh and Feilong met.
4. Naked Truth Extra - Temporary Paradise (Naked Truth epilogue)
Vol 6: Passion in the Finder (Finder no Netsujou)
1. Escape & Love 01-05: Asami and Takaba back in Japan.
2. Love Prize 4
Animate Edition v3- Hard Working Photographer Takaba Akihito's Fulfilling Life as a Housewife.
Finder Series is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ファインダーシリーズ, Finder no Hyouteki, Finder no Ori, Finder no Sekiyoku, Love Prize, Love Surprise, Target in the Finder, One Wing, Baked Sweet Glasses, Risky Society - God Bless My Justice, Love Lesson, Koi wo Suru Shokubutsu, You're My Loveprize in Viewfinder
6. Junjou Romantica
The series Junjou Romantica series actually contain 3 main stories within them, which are loosely interconnected, with different couples as the main characters.
Junjou Romantica:
Misaki, struggling to pass his college entrance exams, is in need of a tutor to help pump up his failing grades. Unfortunately, his only option is the cool and sexy Akihiko Usami. Usami happens to be a famous boys’ love novelist, which doesn’t exactly float Misaki’s boat, especially since his main characters are “Akihiko” and “Takahiro,” the name of Misaki’s older brother and Usami’s childhood friend. Understandably, Misaki is pretty disgusted by the thought of someone using his older brother as his personal fantasy-material, but then after some tender loving from Usami, Misaki is also pretty confused. He may even be developing feelings for the older man...And when Takahiro introduces them to his lovely (female) fiancée, so begins the bumpy relationship of this odd couple, filled with comedy and pure romance.
Junjou Egoist: Kamijou Hiroki is a broken man, consumed by unrequited love for his childhood friend, Usami Akihiko (the writer character in Junjou Romantica). Along comes Kusama Nowaki, whose name "Nowaki" means "typhoon", an orphan working his way through life since middle school. Like the typhoon he is named for, he whirls into Hiroki's life and heart, blowing all resistance away before him.
Junjou Terrorist: As fate would have it, Professor Miyagi Yoh (whom Hiroki is working with as assistant professor), and Takatsuki Shinobu, a high school student, cross paths. Miyagi, when in high school, loved (and still cannot forget) a female teacher who had a terminal illness, is now faced with Shinobu, who just says whatever is on his mind. The wheel of destiny is beginning to turn once again...
Has another short story called Junjou Minimum in vol. 4, which in turn has a separate volume of its own.
(B-U)
Pure Romance; Junjo Romantica is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 純情ロマンチカ, Pure Romance, Junjou Egoist, Junjou Terrorist
5. Dekiru Otoko no Sodatekata
Kazuha, a naïve boy from the countryside dreamed about working under Hongou, who manages a restaurant in Tokyo. After cheerfully arriving in Tokyo, what awaits is a person who is totally different from the Hongou he admires. He never hides his temper and is a super selfish guy! While disregarding Kazuha’s uneasiness, Hongo made Kazuha live with him?!
Dekiru Otoko no Sodatekata has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: デキる男の育て方, How to Raise a Competent Man
4. Ouchou Haru no Yoi no Romance
By the artist of "Fujimi Orchestra," this manga version of the popular Heian period novel focuses on Senjumaru, a chigo at the Nyorin temple of Saga. Young and beautiful, Senju has to withstand constant abuse of conceited monks. However, his teacher and head patriarch of the temple helps Senju escape from their clutches, leaving him with a letter of release. When a government official, Fujiwara Moroe, saves Senju from his pursuers, Senju vows to serve him in return for his kindess. In this story of blossoming young love, will Senju and Moroe be able to show their true affection for each other?
(from B-U)
Ouchou Haru no Yoi no Romance has finished publishing and it has 12 Chapters. It is also Known as: Ouchou Haru no Yoi no Romanse, Ouchou Haruyoi no Romance
3. Tokyo Yabanjin
Kano Fubuki simply looked too young for his age. That was all well and good, but people found it hard believe that he was a bonafide detective, especially Kagetsuna Daimon, the head of a yakuza group involved in a current investigation. But when Fubuki is kidnapped, he's about to find out that Daimon has more of a personal attachment to him than the criminals.
Tokyo Yabanjin is currently publishing and has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 東京野蛮人, Barbarian in Tokyo
2. Datte Ai ja Nai!?
Keisuke has taken on the debt of a junior, and has borrowed money from the black-market lender, Suganuma. But, when the loan is due, Keisuke can't return all the money. So Suganuma asked to do H things with him in exchange for the interest due. While using his body to pay back the money due a relationship grows, Suganuma starts to be attracted to Keisuke's bravery.....
Will the situation go on as expected?!
Because, Isn't It Love?! is currently publishing and has 7 Chapters. It is also Known as: だって愛じゃない！？, Datte Ai ja Nai, Datte Aija Nai
1. Totally Captivated
The mafia threatens Ewon into working for a loan shark, where he's forced to run dangerous errands for no pay. The culprit who doomed Ewon to this life is none other than Jiho, Ewon's jealous ex who still burns at Ewon's infidelity. Their gang leader Mookyul, with movie-star good looks and the bizarre, drunken habit of biting people on the neck, takes a keen interest in his attractive new errand boy. Will Ewon be able to survive the violent underworld (not to mention the constant sexual harassment) he must endure as an underling of Mookyul? This funny, hip title by Hajin Yoo will thrill and amuse fans with plenty of intense shonen-ai action.
Totally Captivated has finished publishing and it has 49 Chapters. It is also Known as: 완전무결하게 사로잡히다, Totally Captivated by Mookyul, Wanjeon Mukyeol-hage Saro Japhida
