Hana naru Mono
A beautiful dog has thrown the imperial palace into chaos. As the Heian period nears its end, Takasaki - whose lowly beginnings as the mere third son of a warrior family put him at a disadvantage in a society obsessed with rank and titles - has managed to climb the social ladder by spending the night with many a powerful man. Eventually Takasaki even becomes a favorite of the retired emperor himself. Stares of fear and envy have followed the gorgeous upstart at every turn, yet behind the gaze of Tomozane, the son of a powerful noble, lies a calm warmth, which makes Takasaki uncomfortable. But something happens that will change their relationship forever... It's a tragic romance of passion and pride, and includes an epilogue drawn exclusively for this collection.
Yuujin ga Yuusha
The setting is back in the Dark Ages when the world lived in fear of the Demon King. That is until a Hero appeared who could save the world and its helpless people. The Hero gathered a party and seeks to bring love and justice to the troubled land. But the world?s a dangerous place?there?s all sorts of monsters, traps, poisonous mushrooms? when the Hero falls to these dangers, he goes to heaven and meets with a friendly NPC shepard.
Body Talk Paradox
Tattoo artist Shidou is very negative and unsociable. He can't call people close to him friends and he has no lovers. Even when he feels lonely, he only goes for one-night stands. But then Takita, whom Shidou had slept with previously, approaches him without any hesitation! Takita comes to visit him every day at work, and Shidou can't refuse him because he owns the building. Takita's expressions of love for Shidou are escalating day by day!
Okubyou Gaugau-kun
The love story that required just a little courage begins
Ginza Neon Paradise
In 1940's Japan during the war, long-time friends Aoi and Takahiko part ways as Takahiko is enlisted. For years, Aoi stayed in their hometown with the looming worry that his friend might not come back. He never received word from his friend and so he feared the worst. Now, Takahiko shows up all of a sudden and Aoi is not sure to what to make of this. Anger, relief, paid, all of these emotions overwhelm Aoi as he was certain his friend was gone because he never received a letter or any indication he was alive. Can the two reunite as friends or are they long past the point of friendship?
Junjou Mistake
Isaka is secretly in love with his caretaker and former childhood friend Asahina. However, Asahina seems to be obsessed with Isaka's father... or so it seems. NOTE: This story is tied into Junjou Romantica, involving Akihiko's editor and his secretary
Otogi (kuku Hayate)
encounter between a kitsune who runs an udon stall and a man who sells tofu. When the man compliments the deliciousness of the udon, the stall owner is so ecstatic that the tail he was hiding pops out in "The Kitsune's Udon." Additionally, there are four other illustrated tales with tengu, dragons and the like?tales of relationships between ayakashi and humans.
Doushitemo Furetakunai