Recommendations based on "Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 2 (2)"

The Long and the Short of First LoveRisa Koizumi is the tallest girl in class, and the last thing she wants is the humiliation of standing next to Atsushi Ôtani, the shortest guy. Fate and the whole school have other ideas, and the two find themselves cast as the unwilling stars of a bizarre romantic comedy duo.Rather than bow to the inevitable, Risa and Atsushi join forces to pursue their true objects of affection. But will their budding friendship become something more complex?

Having Girly Hobbies Doesn't Make You Less Manly!R to L (Japanese Style). Having Girly Hobbies Doesn't Make You Less Manly! 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. Ryo Miyakozuka, on the other hand, is a girl who can't sew or bake a cake to save her life. Asuka finds himself drawn to Ryo, but she likes only the manliest of men! Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to the girl that he's falling for? Ryo is chosen to participate in a contest where flower arrangement and tea ceremony skills are tested--but she sucks at those things! To top things off, the previous champion wants Asuka for herself! Does Ryo have a fighting chance?

Things get unpleasant for Sakuya when Kanade finds out about Chihiro. Though her cousin is a hothead, Sakuya asks him to meet Chihiro once more and give him another chance. Next on the agenda: summer vacation! Sakuya is studying hard for finals, since low scores mean she won't be able to participate in the last summer camp of her high school career. But then-an unexpected visitor...!?

When Kiriya's ex, Saori Mikami, shows up, Karin's insecurities get the best of her. Trying to overcome her anxiety, she decides to focus on the upcoming photography contest, but Kiriya stands her up at the photo shoot. Kiriya explains that a family emergency came up, but Karin's confidence is shattered. Now she's thinking about going to his house to make sure that he's telling the truth...When Kiriya's ex, Saori Mikami, shows up, Karin's insecurities get the best of her. Trying to overcome her anxiety, she decides to focus on the upcoming photography contest, but Kiriya stands her up at the photo shoot. Kiriya explains that a family emergency came up, but Karin's confidence is shattered. Now she's thinking about going to his house t

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...

A bargain omnibus edition of the best-selling romantic comedy series that features a high school girl’s hilarious quest for love!A bargain omnibus edition of the bestselling romantic comedy—final omnibus volume includes all-new material (previously unpublished Volumes 14 and 15 of the series)!Hapless Haruna needs help finding a boyfriend! After failing to win the eye of any guy in high school, Haruna enlists the help of cute upperclassman Yoh to coach her on how to make herself more appealing to the male spec ies. Yoh agrees, with one catch: Haruna had better not fall for him!With Yoh’s help, Haruna starts to discover all sorts of things—how to dress better, what guys to avoid, and what it feels like to fall in love for the first time. Haruna’s foray into love has its ups and downs, but nothing’s going to prepare her for when she actually lands herself a boyfriend!

Tsukushi has been unconscious for two days and wakes up in Tsukasas cousins home. This terrifying man saved her life and now hes courting her. Tsukasa doesn't seem to know anything about this mysterious cousin who so closely resembles him. What is the secret this strange cousin is harboring, and why does he hate Tsukasa so much? Young adult.

Clumsy Tokumaru and graceful Hasune have started dating, but are the challenges facing the two greater than can be settled over a cup of tea? First, Tokumaru is focusing on baseball while Hasune works harder with the tea ceremony, giving them little time together. Then, a former upperclassman of Tokumaru's arrives, and suddenly, the older man is all he seems to see or talk about...

Is the boss's granddaughter too hot to handle, even for the yakuza?Please note: reads right to left (Japanese Style) 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! Too scared to join her new family, Sachie tries to continue living her normal life. She can't run far though, since one of the most popular guys in school is part of her grandfather's gang and her new protector. No one at school knows about Rakuto's hidden life, and soon Sachie finds herself falling for her bodyguard. But she's the granddaughter of Rakuto's boss, and he can never show his feelings for her. Can Sachie find a way to fit into her new family and grab her chance at love? Things start heating up with a holiday visit to the sunny beachside! Sachie catches the eye of handsome Azuma Inui, sparking a rivalry between Azuma and Rakuto. Will a little competition force Rakuto to reveal his feelings for Sachie?

On a whim, shop owner Shuji Tanihara hooks up with reserved pediatrician Takafumi Saji. Shuji wasn’t expecting much from the fling, but after seeing an unexpected side of the serious doctor while out on a date, Shuji finds himself becoming more attracted to the man. When Shuji accidentally sees Takafumi kissing someone else, he’s surprised at how conflicted it makes him feel. To make matters worse, the doctor then tells Shuji that he won’t be able to see him for a while! Will the relationship that started as a fling finally deepen into something more?