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To fulfill their life long dream, Ezakike Shuu's parents left for Africa, leaving him in charge of his younger brothers. However, growing up without parents' guidance, the Ezakike brothers are often ill-treated and looked down upon. In order to protect his brothers, Shuu devotes his life to raise them filled with happy memories. However, a fated meeting with his new homeroom teacher would turn his life upside down...

Akira, a student of the music department, played the violin only for Ibuki who is her teacher and lover. Akira is entirely devoted to Ibuki while Ibuki's love devours all of Akira to where she has lost the distinction of herself. She believed that Ibuki was her entire world. That was until she met Seike Hayato, a classmate who is the complete opposite of her... An intense, sad love story unfolds on stage in the world of classical music!

Brilliant jazz saxophonist Yashiro Shunichi has never recovered from the loss of his beloved pianist in an accident sixteen years ago. While his career has brought him success and fame, self imposed isolation and total immersion in music are taking a personal toll. Then a chance encounter with a young drummer and pianist leads him to consider establishing a new band. But allowing others into his life makes him more vulnerable than he could have imagined.

Takahiro is the adopted son and secretary of an important Japanese politician. Already uneasy about his position in the eyes of his disapproving father, it doesn't help when Takahiro gets himself kidnapped by American gangsters. While his captors wait for the ransom demand to be met, Takahiro has to be under the watchful eyes of his assigned guard, Jack. As the days turn into weeks, something like friendship develops between them. But will it lead to more...?

Management consultant Kobayashi uses his work to pick up younger men who catch his eye. Unfortunately, on his latest project he finds himself stuck with morose middle-aged manager Chief Araki. Kobayashi's initial horror develops into a professional respect that inspires him to use his easygoing charm to strike up an unlikely friendship.

Pediatric surgeon Nakamichi grapples with grief when his older lover, hospital director Tsutsumi, is critically ill following a stroke. His problems are compounded when the younger Tsutsumi, the director's son, begins working with him as a new intern. Tsutsumi junior dislikes Nakamichi on sight, and he soon reveals why: he knows all about his father's illicit affair with Nakamichi.

Three stories featuring an element of voyeurism - one man observing the object of his affection. 1. Mitsumete Itai (I'll Be Watching You): Chief Yamaguchi, a middle-aged married company manager, meets up with carefree motormouth Abe Kazuki once a month for dinner and sex. But each man secretly longs for greater intimacy. Over time they do become close, but the Chief's transfer to America and family problems threaten to ruin their fragile affair. 2. Ore ga Iru Kara (Because I'll Be There): High school student Yagi is caught making out with a girl by Karino, senior member of the rugby club. As the school bad boy, this is no big deal for Yagi - especially since he and Karino weren't friends in the first place. But when the tables are turned a week later, Yagi must summon the courage to be a hero. 3. Yume no Hate (The End of a Dream): John, a jaded male escort, has dreams of being with Chris, his aloof agent. How can a client's run-of-the-mill filming request drive these two professionals apart?

Over 50 and recently divorced, Director Inoue Masayuki of Human Resources receives an anonymous letter accusing a company employee of sexual harassment. Looking into the matter, he's initially persuaded that Kitahara Akihiko is innocent. But when he receives a certain compromising photo on his phone, Director Inoue begins to suspect there may be more to Chief Kitahara than meets the eye...

A collection of stories:1) Love Song: Reliable salaryman Fujita spots window washer Ohno outside his office and finds himself wondering what life would be like on the wild side.2) Don't Cry My Baby: A continuation of chapter 1.3) Personal Feelings: Lazy at work and a player in his private time, Sawamura discovers some interesting information about his boss, Chief Nishigaki, when he's almost caught in flagrante with the boss's wife.4) A Wife's Love: Chief Kawashima wonders why the promising young newcomer Mikami won't open up to him. Will he get to know Mikami a little better when they make a business trip together?5) King: Invader Gabel's brutal victory upends the life of young prince Elio.

When his girlfriend dumps him, brash baseball pitcher Hidaka ends up alone on a 20 day cruise, drinking too much, getting into fights, and trying to pick up girls. The eccentric captain of the ship has brought his little son along with him, and when the ace can't even be bothered to give the boy an autograph, the captain decides the ship would be better off without the cocky ace.