Miyamoto Kano

The last thing Arata expected was for his cousin that he'd almost forgotten about to show up on his doorstep. But it soon becomes apparent that Kazuto is not what he appears to be.

The story picks up from where the previous dj Overload left off. Hikaru and Yuki have been in a relationship for 5 years. Now at 24, Yuki has progressed to become a high school teacher. He thought Hikaru and he were doing well in their relationship but…?

The story is set around shimatsuya (person who collects unpaid debts for prostitute houses) Saitou Ritsuke who is asked to look into ghost rumours surrounding one prostitute house.

Ikuya is not interested in having a girlfriend or boyfriend. Ikuya's childhood friend Kishi just started going out with a boyfriend much older than him. Ikuya feels jealous of Daichi not because he's in a relationship, but because Daichi looks as if he's shining with happiness. But one day Ikuya accidentally saw Daichi and his boyfriend in their bedroom?!

Misono Kazuki is a college student pursuing a dream of becoming a famous novelist—but unfortunately, for someone trying to pen a supernatural YA novel, he’s got next to no experience with close encounters of the spiritual kind. To remedy this, at the suggestion of a friend, he heads to a supposedly haunted shrine late one moonlit evening, and while he doesn’t find any ghosts, he does find something much more interesting.

A collection of stories: Natsu no Aza (Summer Birthmark) Fuyu no Usagi (Winter Rabbit) Aki no Mayu (Autumn Cocoon) Haru no Semi (Spring Cicada) Yuu is a Colledge student liveing together with his lover Kyousuke who is writer. To help Kyousuke get an interesting material for a new article he gets involved with Itou, a fellow student rumored to be a drug dealer.

Yoshioka can't stop caring about messed up Kai, but when things between them begin to change will it destroy their precarious relationship?

Assigned the job of clearing a client's haunted house of valuables, Takamura Rei must take along first-time handyman Kuramoto, a man with search and rescue experience and a troubled past. But when Rei realizes that he's actually pretty freaked out by haunted houses, he's glad to have the unsociable Kuramoto around. How will their story develop?

Story 1. Boy Next Door Takeshi is straight until he sees Kazuya lying naked on his friend's couch. After their intimate encounter, can they find a way to make a relationship work and manage to survive on their unusual part time job? Story 2. One Heart A story about a part-time, student worker and his ex-salaryman boss. When his boss's company is in danger of going bankrupt, how will the part-timer convince his ex-salaryman to take a loan from him? Story 3. Otoshimono An odd encounter between two strangers results in tales of violence of questionable validity–and of course sex. But is this just a one night stand? Story 4. Long Way Home Katou has money problems, loans and he hasn’t paid his rent for 5 months now. When his realtor Yui suggest that, if Katou does a job for him, he will give him 3 more weeks to pay the rent (before kicking him out or worse), Katou happily agrees…

Haru possesses the ability to see spirits and otherworldly beings. He's found a place where he's accepted, abilities and all, until a promise from the past comes back and threatens it all…

Already teased about his interest in his subordinate by Mitarai, TJ's life becomes more complicated when he's asked to take over a lecture that Shino attends. Is it only a matter of time before another of TJ's colleagues discovers his attraction to Shino?

Over lunch, Bun and Nagiko have a conversation about Bun's eventful love life. When Nagiko begins pressing Bun about his relationship with Daisuke, Bun finds himself making excuses about his refusal to have Daisuke choose between his lover and the little woman. Later, Bun questions the reply he gave Nagiko. Was his answer just a cop out? Will Bun finally confront Daisuke about what he truly wants out of their relationship? Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The Reason Why We Live Together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat (MIYAMOTO Kano) – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons The ones on ( – ) are doujinshis. They give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

This short story takes place after Night Call and features Asaoka Shino and the mysterious Examiner. There seems to be yet another 'test'…

Heartbroken and lonely, Takeshi turns to internet porn for comfort, where a new AV actor catches his eye. Desperate to meet him, he tries to find out more about the boy. But the road to love is never rockier than when the object of your affections is in the porno trade…

Yuki sees Hikaru with a woman, and is upset thinking that Hikaru might have cheated on him, especially now that they've been together for two years. To make things worse, the woman in question seems to be stalking Hikaru. Meanwhile, Atori and Tohru are concerned about their friends, but at the same time wonder how involved they should get.

1-4) Aisanai Otoko Sahara works in publishing with Yagisawa Kei. After vowing he won't get involved with straight men again after heartbreak, Sahara meets Seto who is a designer at a firm his company collaborates with. Seto begins to pursue Sahara, but what will happen when Sahara learns that Seto isn't gay? Snow Tale When Hiromu picks up Kouta half frozen in the snow, he never thought it'd lead to a relationship. When a crazy ex-boyfriend shows up, ready to attack, what will happen to the new couple?

Akihiko, searching for answers about the early-death curse that afflicted his father, returns to the rural family seat, but when he arrives, he is faced with only more questions. What is the nature of his family's curse, and why does it strike down only male descendants? Who was the Meiji-era ghost that appears in Akihiko's visions? Above all, does his mysterious cousin Ren have the answers that he seeks? Extra: Juusanya

This contains two short stories, one about Bun and a new kid he's found to replace Satoru from Heat; the second is a look at Bun and Daisuke Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The Reason Why We Live Together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat (MIYAMOTO Kano) – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons The ones on ( – ) are doujinshis. They give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

The stories of various shinigami and the young men they are in charge of escorting to the afterlife. Each chapter deals with a different human - shinigami pair.

This side story seems to take place during Calling and after Night Call. It mostly revolves around Shiki and Asaoka Shino at work chatting about their love interests.

Following the events in Rules v3, a look at how Atori, Tooru, Hikaru, and Yuki are doing now that Atori and Yuki are college students.

This collection of short stories links the stories and characters in Please, Hydra, Lovers and Souls and Rules: 1-2) Kiss and Kiss After, Ryuu has arrived in Tokyo and is about to become a third year high school student, however it's time to change schools again. Before he leaves, his friend Sekai confesses to him. Follows Chapter 5 of Please (A Bird at Sea, a Door in the Sky). Skies (Hydra chapter 0.5): Our first glimpse of Hikaru (from Rules) in high school, after Ryuu's arrived in Tokyo, and has transferred to his and Hitomi's school. The connection between Hikaru Taira and Yuuji Itou. Continues in Hydra. Heavenly (comes between Hydra Ch. 6 and 7) More with Hikaru, Ryuu, and Hitomi. Hikaru reflects on his current situation with Hitomi while remembering their first meeting. (Liquid Passion) Real Thing: Hikaru centered, it links Hydra with Lovers and Souls. Fragile: Tooru centered, it links Lovers and Souls with Rules. Also involves Shige and Ryoichi (from Please).

An interesting look at Hikaru and Yuki after the events in Rules volume 3. This booklet was a special mail away item from Chara for purchasing Rules v1-3 as they were published. Whimsical story about Yuki and an alien (maybe)…

After a reunion among old high school friends, Kouhei escorts a drunken Tetsu home. This act of kindness turns into a different kind of encounter altogether–and now the two of them must confront both their individual and shared pasts. Also contains the side story: Heavenly.

Tsukasa is a magazine writer who has a sometimes boyfriend Atsushi, a gay porn star. They get along just fine, until Yui shows up, a yakuza from Tsukasa's past! Mix in a haunted house, ghost mystery, yakuza action, and plenty of adorable kitties and you have the latest new story from Miyamoto Kano!

Follows directly after the events in Rules volume 1 Chapter 6 & Extra this continues the tale of Hikaru, Yuki, & friends. A glimpse into Hikaru's life, past, and feelings.

Jun hates his boring, lonely high-school life. Kouji hates being a penniless thug. Even though they have absolutely nothing in common, Kouji ends up getting roped into taking Jun on a roadtrip, and they realize maybe their lives aren't as bad as they think.

Yagisawa Kei is disastrously unlucky in love, as his recent strike-out with author Itou Haruya attests. When his publishing company makes him responsible for a handsome young author, he once again finds himself walking an all too familiar path where work and play collide. He doesn't realize that he has met Subaru before… or that Subaru's reappearance now will open old wounds from a past he'd rather forget.

The manga portion depicts Bun and Daisuke directly following chapter 1 of Not/Love in what would be their happiest moments together. The short story portion is set in the present and examines Bun's feelings about their relationship. This story is related to Heat, as a prequel. Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The Reason Why We Live Together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons The ones on ( – ) are doujinshis. They give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

When Keigo sees Shiki at a club, he overcomes his shyness and decides to pursue him. Keigo seizes the opportunity to take a drunk Shiki back to his place, but no amount of alcohol can convince Shiki to turn gay. Is Keigo doomed to be nothing more than Shiki's stalker or will Shiki's feelings change?

Several stories, part of Miamoto Kano’s "Moony Trilogy" that revolves around men's dormitory in a regional university: Flower That Blooms In His Garden Story about student who is suffering from leukaemia. 2-4) Frost Suwa Jun has a casual, convenient arrangement with Assistant Professor Akishima, enjoying perks both in the classroom and in the bedroom – at least that's what it was supposed to be. Noticing strange changes in the professor's behavior, Jun cannot help but be drawn in further into the professor's life and a darker romance than either had ever anticipated. I Want To Gaze At You When Akihito takes out his trash, he hardly expects to find a stack of gay porno by the bin, much less to meet the proud ex-owner, Ryouichi. To Ryouichi, however, it seems that Akihito has taken the bait. A game of cat and mouse ensues, leading to some of Miyamoto Kano's steamiest sex scenes! The Reason We're Here Shinobu meets You-chan, a drug addict who sells himself to get his next fix, and ends up falling in love. But can Shinobu keep You-chan from destroying himself? Bird On The 12th Floor When Shun discovers Yuuki gathering his courage to jump to his death from the roof, Shun makes a desperate deal with him to buy time to save his life. Shun agrees to follow Yuuki's every command for one week, and if Yuuki still wishes to commit suicide at the end of that week, Shun vows to die alongside him. Over the course of the week that follows, Shun and Yuuki's arrangement develops into a relationship. Will Yuuki still insist on going through with his initial plan to end his life and will he take Shun with him?

About a small agency “that does everything". The manager, Bun, has a very special tattoo and an affinity for smiling faces. Customers approach the manager with difficult problems and he solves them, with the fee for his services sometimes being paid with sex. Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The reason why we live together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat (MIYAMOTO Kano) – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons

Summary refers to the Libre Shuppan re-print, 2008: 1-6) Te wo Tsunaide, Sora wo Haruya, a magazine article writer, is constantly frustrating his editors with his lack of inspiration. His calm, quiet life is spent in a house away from the city. However, upon meeting a shy boy undressing on the beach, their lives become linked. An unusual relationship follows that will ultimately be beneficial for the both of them. 7-9) Kiss me, Daddy / Make Me Happy / Walkin' on the Moon Shiba owns a small software firm. Naomi, who works there part-time as he studies at the university, is comfortable with his homosexuality. So, despite Shiba's being 36 years old, Naomi can't help but be attracted to his boss! But, does Shiba feel the same way? (Also included in Make Me Happy) Fade Morikawa has arrived in his professional career, however his vindictive ex decides to spoil it by revealing that Morikawa is gay. Luckly, Higa, a coworker, is there to help Morikawa. But does Higa have more motives beyond a business relationship? Closed Takashi wants Yuu, his classmate from University, to love him. Unfortunately, the only way Takashi can think to win Yuu's heart is through drugging and raping him. Will Stockholm syndrom work in his favor or will Yuu leave Takashi for good? Echo Night Akito has an interesting night with his client Shirou. After multiple rounds of steamy sex Shirou promises to take Akito with him as part of their role play. However, was he only joking? Secret Kei and Subaru visit Maki and Haruya again. Maki is concerned about Haruya and Kei's former relationship and Subaru tries to help him feel better.

When Ryou moves into a new apartment block, his neighbour Makoto makes no secret of the fact that he likes men, and Ryou is forced to confront the secret doubts he's always had about his own sexuality. Things get complicated when Makoto's history with the other resident of the building, Nanno, results in jealousy, tension, and love triangles all around.

1-3) Kiss me, Daddy / Make me Happy / Walkin' on the Moon Shiba owns a small software firm. Naomi, who works there part-time as he studies at the university, is comfortable with his homosexuality. So, despite Shiba's being 36 years old, Naomi can't help but be attracted to his boss! But, does Shiba feel the same way? (Also included in Te wo Tsunaide, Sora wo re-print) Flower Maze Hino-san, a disillusioned salaryman, ends his relationship with his male lover to give in to the 'safe' choices of an overseas transfer and arranged marriage. Takashi, a would-be jewelry designer, fights to reclaim their relationship, unwilling to let Hino-san go. 5-6) Sleepless / Breathless After turning 20, Hiroyuki discovers that he has an older step brother, Akira. When Hiroyuki begins to feel attracted to Akira, he isn't sure what to do. What will it take for Hiroyuki to win the affections of his straight and clueless step brother? Snow Tale When Hiromu picks up Kouta half frozen in the snow, he never thought it'd lead to a relationship. When a crazy ex-boyfriend shows up, ready to attack, what will happen to the new couple? (Also included in Aisanai Otoko)

Sick of waiting for Daisuke who's late for their meeting, Bun lets himself get picked up by a handsome stranger, who then takes a liking to him and suggests seeing each other again. Can Bun really forget his old love and move on? Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The Reason Why We Live Together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons The ones on ( – ) are doujinshis. They give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

Following Dog Days, Bun seeks refuge at Akio's house after yet another fight with Daisuke. But when Daisuke calls, it's Akio who answers – and has some choice words for him. Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The Reason Why We Live Together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons The ones on ( – ) are doujinshis. They give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

The infamous scene that Hikaru describes in Rules as his one experience bottoming.

Sakura meets first Ryouichi at a male brothel and buys him for the night. As their supposed one night stand ends up becoming a somewhat stable monetary based relationship, feelings start to change. Can these two awkward people garner the courage to admit that their true feelings run deeper than merely sex and money? Includes the oneshot Ocean's Cage, Sky's Door featuring Ryuu from the Hydra series. Hydra is a sequel to chapter 5 - Ocean's Cage, Sky's Door.

Summary refers to the Ohzora Shuppan re-print, 2008: Not/Love Daisuke is a 29-year-old private detective with a shady past. Bun is an 18-year-old prostitute with a bleak future. Bun offers to help Daisuke with his investigation, but in return he demands to live at Daisuke's. During his stay, Bun becomes a substitute lover and sleeps with Daisuke in order to alleviate their loneliness. But how long can a relationship last when they're both insisting that it's not love? Everyday life 7 years later Lotta lovin' Body The blue cowl Obsession Obsession Missing Slave to the hormone

Following The Reason Why We Live Together and Not/Love - Akio, an old friend, shows up to talk with Bun but when things heat up beyond just talk Daisuke's arrival spoils the evening. What does Dai-chan think about Bun's behavior? Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The Reason Why We Live Together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat (MIYAMOTO Kano) – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons The ones on ( – ) are doujinshis. They give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

1-2.) Moony It all starts when Yuusuke Satou is forced to spend spring holidays at the dormitory along with Moriya. Then, one night Yuusuke discovers that Moriya has troubles seeing at night and while he takes care of Moriya he eventually falls in love with him, but he is worried that Moriya might not return his feelings and will hate him… 3.) Frozen Jun Suwa notices another college student - Nozomu - who seems lonely, but possesses a beautiful profile. The two happen to attend the same party where Jun has a little too much to drink. Nozomu offers to take Jun home with him, then the night turns into a complicated romance. 4.) The Spring Moon in a Night of Cherry Blossoms One restless spring night, Mamoru wanders the grounds of his dorm admiring the cherry blossoms when he happens upon Jun's room with an open window. He unintentionally peeps in on Jun and another man being intimate. Jun even spots Mamoru and Mamoru makes a hasty retreat. Why can't he get the images of the two men out of his head? 5.) Moon Flower Abe finally gets a hold of a corner room in his dorm, but strange rumors of it being haunted by a long haired ghost surrounds it. Abe is undeterred, not believing in such things. Then one night, a figure appears outside his window - could the rumors be true? 6.) Extra - Waiting for the Evening Moon Jun Suwa has just had his heart broken when the enamored Mamoru pays him a visit to cheer him up.

Konoe, a high school student, is confused about his sexuality. He meets Hikaru in the sleazy gay district, and sleeps with him. They begin to play at being lovers, but Konoe's heart belongs to Atori, his friend and classmate. Can Konoe come to terms with his sexuality and reveal his feelings to Atori, and where do Hikaru's true feelings lie?

Lovers and Souls Shinomiya is a beautiful college art student who lacks the morals common to most people. After agreeing to be a nude model for Matsuoka, a photography student, he also agrees to sleep with him for money even though he is straight. However, what started as a small taste of the forbidden soon spirals out of control when Shinomiya begins selling his body to other guys as a prostitute in a male brothel. Can Matsuoka save Shinomiya from himself? Vanity After the events of Lovers and Souls, Tooru is still deeply heartbroken. Trying to find solace in Hikaru, Tooru challenges the terms of their friendship. But can he handle the consequences? Sleeping Beauty Matsuoka sees Tooru for the first time. A Moon in Name Only In their last year of high school, Akihiko Nozaki admits to his best friend Kai that he's gay. Kai is stunned but it doesn't change their friendship, but Kai's curiosity is aroused and he begins to see Nozaki differently. The Name of that Sky Sequel to "A Moon in Name Only", told more from Nozaki's point of view. Nozaki isn't sure whether to trust that his relationship with Kai will last, since he's even been dumped by gay men before. What's to keep a guy who wasn't even gay from breaking up with him?

This is the first commercially published work by Miyamoto Kano. Angelic Conversations I This is the earliest timeline appearance of Bun. He is 17 and he is a regular at Akio's coffee shop/tattoo parlor. Akio does Bun's forearm angel tattoo, while high which provides some amusement. We get to see Akio's philosophy on religion and his obsession with Angels. Angelic Conversations II Same time frame as Chapters 1 and 3. Bun tries to help Akio with his drug addiction, but it's a losing battle when Akio finds out about a new God eyez drug that lets one see Angels. Can Bun save Akio from himself? Miyamoto Kano's "Walker" universe timeline: Are You Enemy? Not/Love – Not/Love dj - The Reason Why We Live Together – Not/Love dj - Dog Days – Not/Love dj - Demonic Conversations – Not/Love dj - Brand New Lover Heat (MIYAMOTO Kano) – Under the Skin – Lizards, Angels, and Daemons The ones on ( – ) are doujinshis. They give background or "add into" to some key points in the main story line. So you're not really missing anything even if you don't read it.

1-4) When Ryuu transfers to Hitomi's school, he leaves an immediate impression on him. Curious about rumours of a full-scale tattoo on Ryuu's back, Hitomi starts getting closer to him. Before long, the friendship and fascination Hitomi feels for Ryuu start developing into more, but before he has a chance to come to terms with his feelings, Hikaru appears on the scene…. and he has his eyes set on Hitomi. 5-6) Now that Hikaru has become close friends with Hitomi and Ryuu, the group dynamics have changed. When Hikaru expresses his growing interest in Hitomi, will Ryuu admit his feelings or let Hitomi slip away…? 7-8) Ryuu seems to have found comfort in other places as Hitomi and Hikaru Taira get further involved. Sexual frustrations finally find an outlet, though misdirected. 9-11) In a startling series of events that lead up to Hydra's transfixing climax, hearts break, enemies resurface, and ties of friendship bind the trio in a complex web of struggle, sacrifice, and redemption.

2 color page side story for the famous poetic short story "Under the Cherry Trees" written by Motojirou Kajii in the early 1900s.

There're many reasons 28-year-old performer Tagashira Shinichi wants to die, but mostly he just stopped caring about life. Then he bumps into Yuu, a former classmate and friend. When Yuu pushes Shinichi to see his little brother again, things get more complicated. Can Shinichi find something to live for?