To avoid accepting two simultaneous confessions from Xia Yiyi and Qiu Mang, Tang Tang told them he wasn't into girls. Due to the two girls' unwillingness to back down, they told Tang Tang that he must show them evidence that this was true. To cover up his own lies, Tang Tang decided to seek help from his friend Chen Qingye so they could put on an act to help Tang Tang get away from the unwanted confessions. Though constantly showing restraint, Chen Qingye always ended up accepting Tang Tang's propositions.
Note: Counting includes the prologue and one special chapter.
Starting With a Lie has finished publishing and it has 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: Starting From a Lie
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Shounen Ai , Romance , School Life , Slice of Life , University , Friendship
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5. Aoi Hitomi no Bakemono
Ever since he was born, Tatsumi Kodama has possessed blue eyes, a familial trait that grants them supernatural abilities. Whenever he meets gazes with someone, he can see every thought that person has ever thought. But forced to live on an isolated island with other blue-eyed family members, this power has only proved itself a curse. His childhood friend is Kei Arima, the adopted son of a family who looks after the secluded members of the Kodama family.
Tatsumi is well-aware of Kei's romantic interest in him, but he refuses to acknowledge his feelings. The burden of bearing blue eyes is insurmountable, and as Tatsumi slowly distances himself from Kei, their bond grows fractured. Will Tatsumi ever be able to meet Kei's gaze?
The Monster with Blue Eyes has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: 青い瞳のばけもの, Aoi Hitomi no Bake Mono
4. Satoko to Nada
Satoko, who is Japanese, has a new roommate in America: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada, who practices Islam and wears a hijab. While under the same roof, Satoko and Nada learn how to live together with very different customs and still have all the fun young women crave! Through mutual respect—and the hilarious adventures of their daily life—Satoko and Nada prove that friendship knows no borders.
Satoko & Nada has finished publishing and it has 403 Chapters. It is also Known as: サトコとナダ, Satoko to Nada
3. Kimi to Natsu no Naka
The continuing story of two young men who shared a common love of movies and fell for each other. Now that they’re in college and Saeki is back from Osaka, how will their relationship change?
The Blue Summer and You has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 君と夏のなか, Kimi to Natsu no Naka
2. Starting With a Lie
To avoid accepting two simultaneous confessions from Xia Yiyi and Qiu Mang, Tang Tang told them he wasn't into girls. Due to the two girls' unwillingness to back down, they told Tang Tang that he must show them evidence that this was true. To cover up his own lies, Tang Tang decided to seek help from his friend Chen Qingye so they could put on an act to help Tang Tang get away from the unwanted confessions. Though constantly showing restraint, Chen Qingye always ended up accepting Tang Tang's propositions.
Note: Counting includes the prologue and one special chapter.
Starting With a Lie has finished publishing and it has 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: Starting From a Lie
1. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Because of a hearing disability, Kohei is often misunderstood and has trouble integrating into life on campus, so he learns to keep his distance. That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi’s words cut through Kohei’s usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.
Note: the series is composed of
Hidamari ga Kikoeru (completed, 6 chapters/1 volume)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Koufuku Hen (completed, 7chapters/1 volume)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Limit (completed, 19 chapters/3 volumes)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Shunkashuutou (ongoing)
I Hear the Sunspot is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ひだまりが聴こえる, Theory of Happiness, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Koufuku Hen, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Limit, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Shunkashuutou, ひだまりが聴こえる -春夏秋冬-, ひだまりが聴こえる－リミット－, ひだまりが聴こえる－幸福論－, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Theory of Happiness
