Chopin and Liszt - both great composers, friends, and rivals. Liszt, after Chopin's death, Liszt remembers their meeting, their friendship, their lives together, and the music they made.

Meet Sabato Obiga, a hapless young teen trying to find himself in the world, which is made all but impossible by his frighteningly flamboyant family. Scaring away every girl he brings home, Sabato's family seems to revel in his misery--but could there be more to their torment than meets the eye? Rest assured, you'll keep guessing--and giggling--every step of the way! [taken verbatim from the blurb of the English novel]

A girl reads a shoujo manga and is left unsatisfied by the ending.

The energetic Natsumi is a newly employed at a Housemaking company. She works hard to get Section Chief Tohjoh's (who she fell in love with at first sight) approval, but she can't seem to get things right. Then one day, Natsumi gets a chance to prove herself to Tohjoh. Will she finally get Tohjoh's attention? Synopsis translated by: Tatsuki [Manga Rebels]

From JShoujo Scans Imaginary Ocean Doora is always talking about the ocean and claims she's a mermaid. But is she really? Trance's purchase Trance goes to the slave market to buy a slave. His cousin Palfiena wonders if he'll buy a useful slave. She's afraid he might make a wrong decision. When Trance comes across a cute girl who can't speak, he'd like to buy her, much against Palfiena's wishes. She thinks he's being fooled, but Trance buys her anyway... Kianna's Tail Kianna is a mermaid of the northern ocean. She lives a peaceful life there with her friends, until a guy arrives who wishes to kill her. Karen's zippers Ever since Karen was little, she always wore clothes with a zipper. When Karen becomes an adolescent, her parents tell her she shouldn't open her zipper in front of anyone anymore. But when Karen falls in love with Rob, he discovers the zipper on her belly and opens it?? Selma's Jingle After a lot of strict music lessons, her teacher says she's finally a full fledged musician. He tells her to go share her beautiful music with other people. Selma goes to neighbouring Mokumoku kingdom to play for the royal family and their guests. Everyone loves her music and request her to play more but Selma promised her master she'd only play once a week. The prince doesn't like no for an answer though, and says he'll marry her if she plays for him... The Painful Dream of Sand In the desert is an Oasis where it is dream like and only people from Tessa's village can reach. People only cross the desert if they are manly enough and Tessa is the youngest to go. The Oasis is there only to rehydrate and stock up on food before they can continue crossing the desert. But there is only 1 resident there. A young boy whose name is forgotten and takes care of the oasis who is lonely until he meet's Tessa. Just who is this boy and why is he alone?

Winner of the 2004 Kodansha Manga Award. From Del Rey: The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.

From Utopian Dream: Sakuragawa Miyako is a graduate student at Eito University against the wishes of her family. She finds out that the prince of Istria is studying abroad and is at Eito University. She wants to get close to him only in the hopes of finishing her thesis on his great grandmother, Queen Ritsuko--but he has other ideas!? From Aerandria Scans: His highness the prince of Estolia Wilfred became an exchange student in Eito University. His noble appearance and gentleman’s manners quickly filled the campus with hysterical women’s voices. Miyako also studies at that university and for her master’s thesis, she is determined to interview the prince about his great-grandmother. But when she approaches him about it, she suddenly discovers “the dark side” of his character...?!

From Wingtip Cafe: Yu has found the stage full of dreams and happiness. Fascinated by magic of the drama, she struggles to be a stage director and a scriptwriter. This is her drama.

Cool and gorgeous Nagisa paired with her perverted and stupid step-father Ryunosuke makes for a hip-hop story that presents a father and daughter who cannot be honest with each other.

At first, she might seem just a cute girl, pretty like a doll, but as soon as she opens her mouth, it becomes clear that she’s a really shrewd and independent girl! Her name is Koume and she has a “date with destiny!” She meets one very cool “tiger-master” and one very hot “tiger-tamer” and they are both handsome young men... But what is the truth about them? -- Aerandria Scans

The romance story follows a young man who works at a restaurant and a career woman who works at a hotel. The man has taken an interest in the woman after always seeing on the same train together, and suddenly calls out to her.

Sanabi Sakura was on her way to her university admission exams when she got a serious nosebleed. Fortunately, she was helped by a cute guy, Shuji, who lent her his knee for some rest. After getting admitted to university, she looked feverently for Shuji and luckily managed to get into a goukon with him. But will he accept her confession?

Dara helps her godfather, Harrison, with his campaigns for a U.S. presidential election. Being blessed with beauty and intelligence, she soon gains popularity as Harrison's poster girl. But it also means she is a target of political enemies. Therefore, Harrison hires one of the best bodyguards for her-- Ridge Jackson. Dara is stunned when she sees his shadowy gold eyes. How seductive he is... Isn't it more dangerous to be with this sexy guy than to be a target of political rivalry?

"Hannah, will you marry me?" The proposal from Ethan, a man she loves, should have been the happiest moment of her life... If the marriage wasn't just a contract. Hannah was hired as a nanny after Ethan's wife passed away, then Ethan asks her to be "a mother to his children." Hannah wants to be loved as a woman, but it seems Ethan cannot forget about his late wife... When will he realize Hannah's true feelings?

From fictiondb: It was cold in the tropics.... And it seemed to get colder every time Conrad DeVere looked Emma Belle's way. The feeling was mutual. Emma thought Conrad was the most unlikable man she'd ever met. Conrad viewed Emma as a scheming gold digger--a woman who intended to use her position as researcher to Alistair Jackson to part the elderly millionaire from his money. Emma was prepared to live with Conrad's freezing contempt--he must never know the real reason she'd come to Tobago. But she wasn't prepared for the rush of jealousy that struck her when she learned of Conrad's engagement!

Seduced by Matteo, a world-famous actor, the once-innocent Jennifer marries the superstar and starts her own acting career. But at the height of their popularity, their busy lives tear them apart and they go their separate ways. They thought it was over, until they bump into each other on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Although at first tempers flare, in a moment of passion in the elevator they make love once more. A few weeks later, Jennifer starts to notice changes happening within her body...

It is McKenzie who consoles Natalie at Age 17 when the devastating news of her boyfriend's death strikes her. Seemingly indifferent to her until then, her older neighbor makes her lose herself with a strong embrace and a hot stirring kiss! That one kiss leaves her in a shock as if her entire body has been seared with his seal. Then he says, "Don't forget. I am going to show you what comes next."

Four young ladies enter London society with one common goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband. So a daring husband-hunting scheme is born. 1841. Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing -- and persistent -- admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure, he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his unthinkable proposition... but it is impossible in the face of such skillful seduction. Her friends, looking to help, conspire to entice a more suitable gentleman to offer for Annabelle, for only then will she be safe from Simon -- and her own longings. But on one summer night, Annabelle succumbs to Simon's passionate embrace and tempting kisses... and she discovers that love is the most dangerous game of all. [Taken from FictionDB]

Ten stories about the everyday life of Sei, an idealistic songwriter, and Miho, the young woman who struggles to support the both of them. ------------ Miho and Sei are living together. She works at a boutique while he tries to make it as a musician. Even though Miho still can’t forget about Hagio, her ex-lover, she is happy in her relationship with Sei. However, all is not well for the young couple. Struggling to make ends meet, Miho decides to take a second job as bar hostess. As she becomes increasingly desperate for money, Miho eventually gives in to one of her client’s sexual advances. When Sei finds out about this he begins to distance himself from her. Things are getting even more complicated for Miho when Hagio suddenly reappears in her life.

from fictiondb: Seduction is on the agenda! As far as secretary Gina Leighton is concerned, billionaire businessman Harry Breedon has never shown more than a professional interest in her. Why should he? Plain and plump, Gina knows she's hardly trophy--wife material! But Harry has noticed her--sexy curves and all--and now that Gina has another job offer, he'll have to act fast. This handsome tycoon is determined to seduce her into staying--even if that means making her his wife!

from fictiondb: Had she found her identity or her destiny? Rebel had been fortunate to be adopted-by the James family. The Australian clan fully supported her search for her mother's roots--even though it took her to England. But when Rebel arrived at Davenport Hall, the English manor where her mother had stayed as a five-year-old war orphan, she was surprised to discover the earl actually seemed to be expecting her. Hugh Davenport was not what Rebel had imagined--he was far too handsome and sexy. And Rebel, Hugh discovered, was not the new nanny after all. But none of that mattered. Rebel knew Hugh and his fiery little niece needed her. She'd stay because she had already opened her heart--she needed them too!

The twisted and deeply disturbing tale of a psychopathic serial killer...

Sudo-san has a lover, who is 2 years younger than her, Takahana-kun. After receiving the news that Takahana-kun is going to be transferred, she thinks about how to work out their relationship.

In the mountains of North Carolina lies a mansion named Windsong Place. Ryan, the heir to the mansion, and Sunny, the housekeeper's granddaughter, fall in love and marry. However, Ryan's father, angry at his son's marriage to a girl far below his status, disinherits Ryan and sells off the mansion. Soon after, their marriage deteriorates and Ryan and Sunny go their separate ways... 10 years later, Windsong Place, now a hotel, is being auctioned. Ryan returns to make a bid for the hotel, while Sunny arrives hoping to find work. And there, the two meet again!