The Baker on the First Floor
Storyline covers the many, deep, personal issues of several characters. The baker seems sweet and almost innocent when he is introduced, yet he has a dark, and violent past. The comic writer is the first character introduced. He seems like a quiet, everyman kind of character, but also has a dark, painful past. I was a bit disappointed that the baker and comic writer hooked up so quickly, though. No romance there. The story is so multifaceted, it could have gone on for several more chapters, if not a whole separate manga. Glad the bakers high school sweetheart found love. Hopefully, everyone will be happy.
Kuchi no Naka no Shita
Alternate title: Your Tongue in My Mouth. Interesting story about hottie, Luke and scrawny, Eric. Luke wins Eric over, but they seem specially incompatible. Finally, Eric admits to having lack of sensitivity "down there". Undeterred, Luke sets out on a mission to find Eric's erotic zones, without having sex. Luke wants to wait until they can both enjoy sex together, despite Eric telling him the search is futile, and to just get it (meaning the sex) over with. Eric is really self conscious about his issue, and frustrated with himself and believes it is hopeless.
Gyangu no Kai-kata
Clyde is an American gangster from the fifties. Somehow, he traveled through space and time to modern day Japan. Here, Clyde meets Sugimori Yuu, a simple salary man. Out of sorts, and with no place to go, Clyde forces Yuu to take him to Yuu's apartment, for shelter.
Raion Gotoki no Kuni Kara
Cute story of Makoto and Luka falling in love.
Mother's Spirit