Yuu Watase

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

North Carolina

Rejected way too many times by good-looking (and unattainable) guys, shy Riiko Izawa goes online and signs up for a free trial of a mysterious Nightly Lover 'figure'. The very next day, a cute naked guy is delivered to her door, and he wants to be her boyfriend!

Has Riiko died and gone to heaven? The cute guy turns out to be sweet, smart, a great cook, and lots more. And he looks like a million bucks, which is what he's going to cost Riiko if she doesn't return him in time...

A miniature version of Night has returned to Riiko while his full-size body gets repaired - but now Soshi has decided to move in with them! Can a mini Night prove to Riiko that his love is just as real as Soshi's?

Absolute Boyfriend, Vol. 5

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Kyousuke Motomi

Taming a Beast was never this dangerous! R to L (Japanese Style). Taming a Beast was never this dangerous! Final Volume! Leo's 18th birthday is around the corner, but celebrating seems impossible as someone is after Leo's life! Can Leo overcome the dangers of his past? Or will this beast-like boy be separated from his beloved "master"...forever?

Beast Master, Vol. 2

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Arina Tanemura

California

The Kamiya family gives away their daughter Haine as collateral for a business loan, and in her new life she struggles to find her place and deal with falling in love.

The Gentlemen's Alliance +, Vol. 9

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Pennsylvania

Demons like Rara are supposed to cause mischief in the mortal world and draw humans to darkness. They're not supposed to help mortals and they're definitely not supposed to fall in love with them! But that's just what happens when Rara enters high school, where a hot guy named Retsu Aku calls her "Gaba Kawa"!

Demons like Rara are supposed to cause mischief in the mortal world and draw humans to darkness. They're not supposed to help mortals and they're definitely not supposed to fall in love with them! But that's just what happens when Rara enters high school, where a hot guy named Retsu Aku calls her "Gaba Kawa"!While demons gain power by causing mischief, the opposite is also true--if Rara uses any of her powers to help mortals, she'll immediately lose that very power. If she loses enough power, she'll disappear! Poor Rara. What's a "Gaba Kawa" demon to do?

Demons like Rara are supposed to cause mischief in the mortal world and draw humans to darkness. They're not supposed to help mortals and they're definitely not supposed to fall in love with them! But that's just what happens when Rara enters high school, where a hot guy named Retsu Aku calls her "Gaba Kawa"!

Gaba Kawa

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Matsuri Hino

Illinois

A charming romance from the creator of Vampire Knight!

Carefree Megumi Kuroishi was living a life of luxury until the day a girl named Suzuka Kogami walked into his life. All of a sudden, Megumi finds himself kneeling at Suzuka's feet and prostrating himself like a servant! What Megumi doesn't know (until that very moment anyway) is that his family is cursed to follow the orders of the Kogami family.

Suzuka becomes steeped in jealousy when she observes Megumi's interactions with Rui, the maid. But with the curse in the way, can Suzuka ever hope to have a normal relationship with Megumi?

Captive Hearts, Vol. 4

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A charming romance from the creator of Vampire Knight!

Carefree Megumi Kuroishi was living a life of luxury until the day a girl named Suzuka Kogami walked into his life. All of a sudden, Megumi finds himself kneeling at Suzuka's feet and prostrating himself like a servant! What Megumi doesn't know (until that very moment anyway) is that his family is cursed to follow the orders of the Kogami family.

Convinced that finding the jewel of the Dragon God will release the Kuroishi family from their curse, Megumi and Suzuka travel to China together. Will they succeed in their mission and finally break the captive spell?

Captive Hearts, Vol. 5

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Absolute Boyfriend Volume #4. 
ISBN 9781421510040. Shojo Beat Manga Edition. First published in 2003 in Japan. Shojo Beat Manga Edition First Printing, August 2007.

Virginia

Manga

While out on a date with Night, Riiko meets a boy who looks like her first crush from elementary school--Toshiki Murakami. Even though she's with Night, Toshiki seizes the opportunity to steal a kiss from Riiko.

Absolute Boyfriend Vol. 4

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Massachusetts

Is she too hot to handle, even for the yakuza?

Sachie Wakamura just lost her mother, and her estranged grandfather has shown up to take care of her. The only problem is that Grandpa is the head of a yakuza gang! Sachie tries to continue living her normal life, but she can't run far since Rakuto, one of the most popular guys in school, is part of her grandfather's gang and her new protector. Soon, Sachie finds herself falling for her bodyguard. But she's the granddaughter of Rakuto's boss, so he can never show his feelings for her. Can Sachie find a way to fit into her new family and seize her chance at romance?

Wild Ones, Vol. 1

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Hisaya Nakajo

Volume 1 of Sugar Princess: Skating to Win

From the Creator of Hana-Kimi 

New Jersey

Ice Princess meets The Cutting Edge!

When ice-skating novice Maya Kurinoki lands a double axel for the first time, coach Eishi Todo sees her potential and vows to make her a figure skating "princess." All Maya has to do is convince famous skater Shun Kano to become her partner. Too bad Shun doesn't want to have anything to do with her!

When Maya Kurinoki takes her little brother to the local ice-skating rink for the first time, she's got her hands full just trying to get him to let go of the bar. To inspire a bit of bravery in him, she attempts a double axel--and lands it! Maya never imagined that this jump would change her life...or that a coach named Eishi Todo would vow to make her a figure skating "princess"! Now all Maya has to do is convince famous skater Shun Kano to become her partner. Too bad Shun doesn't want to have anything to do with her!

Sugar Princess: Skating to Win Volume 1

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Missouri

• Serialized in VIZ Media’s Shojo Beat magazine. • B.O.D.Y. is the third series from Ao Mimori • First published in popular Japanese magazine Bessatsu Margaret • Available in Japan as an audio CD • Published in France • Art reminiscent of Hot Gimmick, reflecting a hot J-pop fashion sensibility Everyone thinks 16-year-old Ryoko has weird taste in guys because she can't stop drooling over Ryunosuke, the strong silent type who sits next to her in class. When she discovers he works for a host club--where women actually pay men to date them--will she finally wise up? Or will he leave his job to be with her? Or will she take a job at the club so he can quit so she can be with him so...? Only one thing's for sure in B.O.D.Y. --you can't put a price on love! Dear Valentine, You gave me my first stolen kiss, but something clearly was amiss.Your ex-GF seemed awful pissed… The longer I longed to date you. The more my feelings grew... But at work you'd met dozens of girls--So why would you want me too? You promised to give up your job for me! That together we would finally be! But cruel fate (and your boss) wouldn't let you go... What I did was for you--can't you see!? Be mine!

B. O. D. Y.

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She could pay him to date her, but she'd rather win his heart!

Dear Valentine, You caught me with another man. Please forgive me if you can. It's not how it looks, I'm still your greatest fan. Host club owner Jin has a secret. Tragedy he has oft met. Who is behind his broken heart? What will Ryunosuke from Jin get? Be mine!

Everyone thinks 16-year-old Ryoko has weird taste in guys because she can't stop drooling over Ryu, the strong silent type who sits next to her in class. When she discovers he works for a host club--where women actually pay men to date them--will she finally wise up? Or will he leave his job to be with her? Or will she take a job at the club so he can quit so she can be with him so...? Only one thing's for sure in B.O.D.Y. --you can't put a price on love!

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Wisconsin

Everyone thinks 16-year-old Sakura has weird taste in guys because she can't stop drooling over Fuji, the strong silent type who sits next to her in class. When she discovers he works for a host club--where women actually pay men to date them--will she finally wise up? Or will he leave his job to be with her? Or will she take a job at the club so he can quit and she can be with him...? Only one thing's for sure in B.O.D.Y.--you can't put a price on love!

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Yuki Shiwasu

A strong-willed high school girl and a hot, young scion of a business empire can’t help trying to outwit each other every chance they get… But could these opposites be conning themselves out of the perfect match?! After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family. But what happens when Hana meets Takane is an unexpected pairing of utter opposites! The meeting between Takane and Hana ends in an explosive manner, and Hana is convinced that she’ll never have to see that awful Takane again. But Takane actually seems interested in Hana! Exasperated by Takane’s immature attitude, yet amused and intrigued despite herself, Hana wonders if her hilarious rivalry with Takane just might lead to love!

Takane and Hana, Vol. 1

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Can typical teen Chiaki melt high school heartthrob Yousuke's cold heart...through her extraordinary talent in massage?!

The star of her high school's Massage Research Society club, Chiaki Togu is otherwise a normal, quiet girl until she falls in love at first sight with a gorgeous back--a back that happens to belong to Yosuke, the hottest guy at her school! Unfortunately, Chiaki's attraction to Yosuke is thwarted by her own insecurity and the scheming of other girls--especially her twin sister Saya!

Although Yosuke seems out of Chiaki's league, she would do anything to give him a massage. The two eventually strike up a deal in which she will be allowed to touch his back...if she can make him fall in love with her!

The Magic Touch, Vol. 1

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Taming a Beast was never this dangerous! Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Taming a Beast was never this dangerous! Leo Aoi looks like a crazy animal with wild eyes--and no one at his new high school will go near him! He does seem to have a special connection with animals though, which intrigues overzealous animal-lover Yuiko Kubozuka. In reality, Leo isn't as frightening as he appears, but Yuiko finds out that he goes berserk whenever he sees blood! Will Yuiko be able to get through to Leo during these violent fits? Or will Leo's ferocious side eventually devour her? Leo Aoi looks like a crazy animal with wild eyes—and no one at his new high school will go near him! He does seem to have a special connection with animals though, which intrigues overzealous animal-lover Yuiko Kubozuka. In reality, Leo isn’t as frightening as he appears, but Yuiko finds out that he goes berserk whenever he sees blood! Will Yuiko be able to get through to Leo during these violent fits? Or will Leo’s ferocious side eventually devour her?

Beast Master, Vol. 1

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Wataru Yoshizumi

Nina Sakura isn't exactly your typical teenage girl. She's actually a transfer student from a witch school in another dimension. Now living in Japan, Nina is hoping to improve her GPA, make some new friends and spin a few love spells for her unsuspecting new classmates. Shy Ayu Tateishi has just made a new friend at school. But this new friend, much to her surprise, is no ordinary classmate. Nina Sakura may look like a normal middle school girl, but she's got a big secret. She's a witch. Or, rather, she's studying to be a witch. And, apparently, she's not doing her homework. Her spells are devastating in their ineffectiveness and often result in the most embarrassing situations for poor Ayu. But things wouldn't be so bad if Nina's sorcery didn't make Ayu look silly in front of the one boy she secretly adores. All she wants is a simple love potion. What she gets, however, is a new best friend who almost flunked out of witch school!

Ultra Maniac, Vol. 1

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Pages are slightly yellow but otherwise in perfect condition.

A Poem of Atonement

Seto is a cross-dressing exorcist who teams up with Mikuzu--a young girl who has the power to attract nearby spirits and ghosts.

Sudou Mikuzu has a very special talent--she can see ghosts. And because of this predisposition, she's become a magnet for all sorts of unwelcome monsters. Luckily for her she's just met Seto, a friendly, cross-dressing young exorcist. Sudou needs protection from all the creepy phantoms bugging her, and Seto needs to practice his exorcism skills. Consequently, the pair decides to team up and help each other. In return, Sudou promises to bake a cake every time a ghost gets zapped!

A Poem of Atonement

Mikuzu Sudou has a very special talent--she can see ghosts. And because of this predisposition, she's become a magnet for all sorts of unwelcome monsters. Luckily for her she's just met Seto, a friendly, cross-dressing young exorcist. Mikuzu needs protection from all the creepy phantoms bugging her, and Seto needs to practice his exorcism skills. Consequently, the pair decides to team up and help each other. In return, Mikuzu promises to bake a cake every time a ghost gets zapped!

Heaven's Will

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Maryland

The adventures of mind “Sweepers” continue in this supernatural romance! Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of “Sweepers,” people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those powers be used for evil when she begins to truly awake as a Queen? As Fumi’s dangerous new powers blossom, Kyutaro might be the only one who can help her keep them under control. Then, when Kyutaro tells Fumi that he’ll never leave her side, she unexpectedly starts to fall for him!

Queen's Quality, Vol. 1

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Alaska

When a young girl is called to fight evil spirits, she finds incredible strength within herself and incredible love from without.

There are two sides to every ghost story...Yurara Tsukinowa is a quiet girl who can see spirits and sense their emotions. Not wanting to seem abnormal, she hides her secret until she meets Mei Tendo and Yako Hoshino, two guys who use their spiritual powers to ward off vengeful spirits. The dormant guardian spirit in Yurara arises and a strong-willed beauty with the power to release souls emerges!

Yurara finds herself drawn to Mei, but her guardian spirit prefers Yako! Can Yurara sort out her true feelings?

Yurara, Vol. 3

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When a young girl is called to fight evil spirits, she finds incredible strength within herself and incredible love from without.

There are two sides to every ghost story...Yurara Tsukinowa is a quiet girl who can see spirits and sense their emotions. Not wanting to seem abnormal, she hides her secret until she meets Mei Tendo and Yako Hoshino, two guys who use their spiritual powers to ward off vengeful spirits. The dormant guardian spirit in Yurara arises and a strong-willed beauty with the power to release souls emerges!

Now that Yurara and Mei are a couple, Yako has become a shut-in. But Mei seems to have acquired another rival when a beautiful boy from Yurara's past returns!

Yurara, Vol. 4

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Love is like a storm.

Riko Kunimi is trying to lead a normal high school life when Ran Tachibana bursts into her classroom carrying a gun and tells her that her life is now his. Ran, the richest, most powerful 17-year-old in Japan, wants her as his wife, and he's not taking no for an answer!

Ran's romantic overtures are starting to work on Riko--but the ordinary life she's yearned for is not in the picture. A hotel heiress claiming to be Ran's fiancée is just the beginning of another dangerous storm of trouble...

Flower in a Storm, Vol. 2

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Lucille and his orchestra encounter a town overrun with the worst kind of audience: the Living Dead! Well, not really. They're people who have been turned into doll-like zombies. And they are definitely not a crowd to take lightly. Can a group of roving musicians use their skills to calm the beasts? Or is this curtains for the Royal Orchestra?!

Grand Guignol Orchestra, Vol. 1

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Miki Sakashita, a 14-year-old girl who is a distant relative of Yuzuyu, shows up to take Yuzuyu from the Katakura family. When Kippei tries to stop her, Miki pulls out a knife! Miki has run away from home and agrees to stay with the Katakuras, but will Yuzuyu be safe around this violent and angry girl?

Aishiteruze Baby

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Kippei Katakura is a 17-year-old playboy. When his 5-year-old cousin Yuzuyu comes to live with his family after her mother disappears, he is suddenly in charge of taking care of her. Kippei's main occupation changes from tending to his high-school girlfriends to picking Yuzuyu up from kindergarten and making her lunch. Soon the two are getting along like peas in a pod, but the girls at his high school miss their "quality time" with Kippei.

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Absolute Boyfriend, Vol. 5

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