Recommendations based on "Sand Chronicles, Vol. 9"

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny!Nana "Hachi" Komatsu hopes that moving to Tokyo will help her make a clean start and leave her capricious love life behind her. Nana Osaki, who arrives in the city at the same time, has plans to score big in the world of rock'n'roll. Although these two young women come from different backgrounds, they quickly become best friends in a whirlwind world of sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties!One of the tabloids hounding Blast and Trapnest has photos that make it look like Reira and Ren are having an affair. With Nana and Ren’s engagement recently made public, the photos could spell doom for both bands. Takumi’s willing to do whatever it takes to save his band, but how will it affect Hachi and the happily ever after she’s still hoping for?

A New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching.After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her. Meanwhile, mysterious Tasuku Kurosaki always seems to be around whenever Teru needs help… Could DAISY be a lot closer than Teru thinks?Kurosaki decides that he needs to tell Teru the truth, but little does he know that an unsettling fellow called Akira has other ideas. What is Akira scheming, and how will his actions irrevocably affect Teru's relationship with Kurosaki?

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn’t pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.While Nomiya has finally found a goal in life that he knows he will truly strive to achieve, Takahashi takes another step forward out of the depths of despair on his journey toward recovery. And he finds solace in the company of a most unlikely pair. Gyupaa!

This New York Times manga best seller series features handsome, manly men who have cute, girly hobbies!Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to Ryo Miyakozuka, the girl that he's falling for?A potion at school causes all the guys to act manly and all the girls to act feminine! Suddenly, Asuka loses interest in all the girly hobbies he loves, and Ryo is working at a bakery?! Can anything break the spell they're under and turn them back to normal?

"Ikuto has disappeared, and it's up to Amu and her fellow Guardians to save him. But what about Tadase's mysterious past with Ikuto? And what does that mean for Amu and Tadase's relationship? Plus, Rima learns the truth about Nagihiko's double life!"--P. [4] of cover.

All high school freshman Airi Hoshina ever wanted was to someday live in a cozy home with a loving husband, and find joy in the little things in life. As a result, she makes it her daily mission to get to school on time because school legend has it that the longer one's non-tardy streak is, the better boyfriend one will find. But just when her daily routine is working like clockwork, an occurrence of fairytale proportions threatens to disrupt her grand plan.The bizarre adventures of reluctant pair Airi and little prince Aram wind down as their love story comes full circle. As the gap between the kingdom of Astale and the real world narrows, revelations about Airi’s and Aram’s quirky family members begin to float like pixie dust. Will Airi ever achieve her dream of sharing a cozy home with a loving husband? And what happens to her magic mirror? Discover the wacky twist that’s sure to leave readers begging for more!

By popular demand, an all-new publication of a fan favorite—now 100% faithful to the original—in a value-saving 2-in-1 format with premium color content.While time passes peacefully, troubles begin boiling over. Bob hesitates over the choice he’s made while Aya and Takayanagi feel tormented by their unrequited love. Then, Maya returns to campus with renewed resolve and Soichiro is put into confinement to begin the metamorphosis into the Black Dragon. The paths they’ve taken all lead to the Sohaku Estate and a confrontation with the “True Demon,” Tetsuhito Kagiroi. While the fight goes down, Aya uses her Dragon Eyes to travel to the past. The battles change with time, but they are the paths that connect them all to their dreams!While time passes peacefully, troubles begin boiling over. Bob hesitates over the choice he’s made while Aya and Takayanagi feel tormented by their unrequited love. Then, Maya returns to campus with renewed resolve and Soichiro is put into confinement to begin the metamorphosis into the Black Dragon. The paths they’ve take

Yuri, a teen of the 21st century, has been transported to ancient Anatolia as part of a scheme by the evil Nakia, Queen of the Hittites. Only the intervention of Nakia's stepson, Prince Kail, saved Yuri from the Queen's bloodthirsty intentions. As an unintended consequence, the people of the kingdoms of Anatolia have embraced Yuri as the incarnation of the great war-goddess Ishtar.Queen Nakia schemes to frame Yuri for the king's murder, expecting that the Senate will order her execution. Her plan seems to be foiled when Nakia's own son comes forth to claim that Yuri cannot be the assassin! In a last desperate attempt to do away with Yuri, Nakia uses her dark magic to take control of the situation. The Senate seems poised to do the queen's dirty work, but as usual, Kail has other plans…

Youri, a pretty Japanese girl who just passed a college entrance exam, is ecstatic after her first kiss with her handsome childhood-friend-turned-boyfriend, Himuro. Meanwhile, she starts to notice that water becomes agitated whenever she goes near it! One night, hands appear out of a puddle on the street and drag her into the water. She emerges from the water to find that she has been transported to an ancient village somewhere in the Middle East. She is then captured by armed troops and taken to the queen's palace. Youri learns that the queen had her kidnapped so she could offer her blood as part of a ritual that will kill two princes from other members that are in competition to inherit the kingdom...

Can the sands of time heal all wounds?Twelve-year-old Ann and her divorced mother move from big city Tokyo to her mother's rural hometown. As the years pass, Ann learns to trust and depend on her new friends--Daigo and aristocratic siblings Fuji and Shika. But when Ann moves back to Tokyo to be with her father, will she be able to maintain a long-distance relationship with Daigo?Ann and Daigo begin dating other people. But can anyone take the place of her first love in Ann's heart? Then, Ann learns a surprising secret about her father's romantic life!