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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Keitaro has had great difficulty getting into the university of his choice, and no luck meeting women. In a desperate effort to go into seclusion and study for entry exams, he volunteers to take over running his grandmother's hotel. His plans are ruined when he discovers that the hotel is actually an all-girls dormitory. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. How to Acquaint Oneself with an Angel: With middle school entrance exams coming up, Kotarou was hoping to crack down on his study habits. But when a zany girl unexpectedly moves in next door to him, those plans go straight down the drain. When Misha boldly asks Kotarou to go out with her the moment they meet. Stunned at the sight of the girl, Kotarou turns and darts away like a kid scared of cooties. Now Misha has started popping up everywhere Kotarou goes, from school, to review class, and even hanging out outside his front door! What's with Misha's bizarre stalker mentality? Simple, she just wants to protect Kotarou and make sure he's happy.by becoming his new momma! Sure, that might sound well intentioned, but Misha really has no clue what she's getting herself into. Not only can't she cook, but she's also lives like a complete slob! And what's all this talk about Misha being an angel? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Raenef is the black sheep of the demon court, with minimal knowledge of magic and courtly etiquette. In order to help him claim his birthright as a demon lord, the gods send him the wise and noble demon teacher Eclipse to be his tutor. As Raenef and Eclipse begin their journey of discovery, they find that the bonds of friendship are stronger than the teacher/student relationship. This volume also includes two bonus stories: 'Crystal Heart' and 'Terra'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Suguru Misato, a junior high school student who has been living by himself since his father died, plans to hire a maid to deal with the mounting housework that needs to be done.and to provide a little companionship in his time of sorrow. He has friends at school, some of which even harbor secret crushes on the little orphan. But, life seems a bit empty since his father's mysterious death. On the bus ride home from school one day, he eyes a cute girl in a maid uniform, and fantasizes about how nice it would be if she would be his maid. No sooner does his daydream begin than his bus being hijacked interrupts it. However, this femme de domestic servitude leaps into action, thwarts the hijackers and, along with Suguru's help, pilots the bus to safety. And, before his daydream can resume, it becomes reality as Suguru comes home to find the exact same girl singing in his garden. She introduces herself as Mahoro, sent from Vesper to be his new maid. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In volume 3, the story branches off into another adventure with Sang. However, it begins with Lance sealing the doors to the Mahgae of Hades, the sixth one. We also find out the power of the rings. Depending on the wearer, the rings can have the power to change the gender of the wearer. In Sang's case, when she takes off her rings, she becomes a man, muscular and powerful. When she puts her rings back on she becomes a girl again. Sang requests something from Lance; not to mention her to someone known as President Hyup. In return, she gives them Notra's ring. However, Sang reveals to Notra that she is not part of the Madosa Guild, despite what it looks like, but instead that she intends to stop the Madosa Guild. In the aftermath of all the fighting, Notra, Dev, and Katana bury the dead, which include Chris, Hammer, Mordicus, Tyrannus, and Lukan. Notra recalls a place (perhaps a type of upper-earth), that her mother told her about where many other monsters are. They all leave for that place since the doors to their Mahgae are now closed. Sang begins another adventure and meets a girl, Chun-Lang in the woods. They don't really care for each other but they are both trying to find their way out of the woods. Sang sees a ring on Chun-Lang's finger and is very interested in it. They also run into a fighter named Hwee-Young who tries to fight Chun-Lang because he sees she has a sword. Instead, Chun-Lang runs away from Hwee-Young and comes upon a house, just outside of the woods. Inside the house, a warlock, Alcan, is cooking up a spell in a pot. Alcan also turns out to be a member of the Madosa Guild. Chun-Lang unknowingly ruins his spell and this results in a huge monster, Gigantes, growing from out of the pot. Chun-Lang and Alcan escape into the woods and run into Hwee-Young and Sang. The story ends with a fight between Alcan and Hwee-Young, and Gigantes running into the woods calling Chun-Lang, mommy, because she was the first thing he set his eyes upon being created. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A young girl named Rahzel is booted out of her house one day by her father with the instructions to see the world. And so her journey begins to seek her place in the world. However, she wont be doing it alone for she befriends a stoic young man named Alzeid seeking revenge for his fathers murder. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "After the Aspects" gives Genjyo Sanzo the mission of stopping a mysterious wave of energy that has afflicted the once peaceful race of Youkai with madness, the Buddhist priest assembles a team of the only three Youkai warriors who have not been affected by the energy: Son Goku, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai. Determined to find out the cause of the recent crisis, this team of rogues heads west, knowing that the energy wave was unleashed from within the Indian borders. However, the journey will not be an easy one. Sanzo's unlikely team will find itself tested by two devastating Youkai assassins. However, the greater mystery is why the killers were dispatched. Does the Youkai responsible for the energy wave feel threatened by the Sanzo gang? Or is there something else at play here? And why unleash the energy wave in the first place? The answers to these questions will all be unveiled as the intriguing saga of Saiyuki begins. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Kim, Jae-Hwan (illustrator). Shadows of Ice: With Tyri's assistance, Kalec, Anveena, and Jorad travel toward Aerie Peak in order to reach the dwarf, Loggi, a cousin who Harkyn Grymstone said could remove the magical circles surrounding the latter two's throats. But as they fly over the mountains, the party is attacked by an undead dragon, a frost wyrm. Anveena wakes in the company of the tauren, Trag, and the undead figure of Baron Mordis. Mordis befriends her, warning her of the dread creature, Ichor, and the Scourge. It is Ichor, he claims, who is power behind the frost wyrm. But Kalec awakens to find dwarves digging out the remains of frozen beasts and discovers that Mordis is having them do it. Meanwhile, Tyri and Jorad escape from being frozen in ice, only to fall into the hands of Ichor. Ichor is seeking a crystal known as a dragon eye, a magical device used to animate a large undead. However, it is limited to only 1 or 2. The piece was stolen by a Forsaken, Baron Mordis. Mordis senses some power inherent around Anveena. He cares not what it is, only that it can help him amplify the power of his dragon eye and make it able to command an army of powerful undead beasts. With them, he will sweep over not only the Undead Scourge, but the living as well. As for Anveena's companions, he seeks to turn them into Forsaken when the time comes, obedient to his will. For that he will also need the eye. Jorad and Tyri discover Loggi a captive of the Scourge. He is to lead the vilains to the other dwarves. Loggi thinks he can remove the bands Jorad describes, but he'll need his tools, which are back by the other dwarves. Of more immediate concern however, is Tyri, who is in a feverish state, apparently affected more by the frost wyrm's magic than Jorad. She struggles in her bonds and when Ichor seeks to silence her, her unfocused magic lashes out. Kalec finds his way to Anveena, but is captured by Trag before he can reach her. The Tauren wants to believe that his old friend still has some good in him, but finally allows Kalec to take Anveena away. Mordis punishes Trag, leaving him for dead. Meanwhile, a shadowed figure arrives on the mountain. At the same time, Tyri's momentary fever subsides, but not before Ichor's attention is drawn by the cave. Mordis decides to take action and unleash the frost wyrm. Tyri tries to stand against it. Ichor's undead battle the dwarves and Loggi sacrifices himself for Anveena. Jorad saves Tyri by leaping on the frost wyrm and plunging his blade into the skull, but Mordis resurrects another beast. Ichor and Kalec both seek out the baron and end up doing battle. Kalec sends Ichor to oblivion, but Mordis prepares to do the same to him. However, a wounded Trag seizes the Forsaken and the power of the eye destroys the old castle, taking them with. Kalec tumbles earthward and would die, but is saved by a spell seeming to originate from where Anveena and Raac are. Anveena looks at the winged serpent in wonder. But as Kalec descends, a figure emerges from behind Anveena and slaps her hard on the head. Raac is seized in a black box. Kalec hits the mountainside hard enough to stun him and through groggy eyes sees Dar'khan spirit Anveena away. He manages a spell that knocks the box from Dar'khan's grip, but nothing more. Then, vertigo takes over and he can only watch them vanish. Tyri and Jorad find him and, with the dwarves unable to help with the neckband, they use Raac, who seems to sense the proper direction, to follow Anveena's trail, which leads directly to what was once Quel'Thalas.and is now the Plaguelands. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Can Lightning Strike Twice? A freak accident turned Hitoshi Kobe's home-brewed A.I. program number 30 into a real girl, and 30 turned Hitoshi's life upside-down in many wild, wonderful ways. But even as Hitoshi faces the challenges of another bad birthday and surviving Saati's attempts at cooking, another freak accident could prove to be one freak accident too many.and make the kooky couple's courtship kaput! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Najaran is a young woman who just happens to be an apprentice Cepter. Cepters have the power to summon creatures from magical cards. Once, these cards were collected in a book called the Culdcept. During an ancient battle, the book was destroyed - it's cards scattered far and wide. Horowitz, Najaran's master, gives her a dangerous mission - she must obtain information about the Black Cepters and their nefarious plans. If the Black Cepters rebuild the Culdcept, the arcane book of ages past will grant them unspeakable God-like powers! Najaran's mission takes her to Soron City, where a tournament of Cepters in about to take place. Accompanying Najaran is Goligan - a magical, talking staff. His main duty is keeping Naja out of trouble. Naja enters the tournament and encounters several Cepters, both good and evil. In particular, she does battle with Zeneth, a foul Black Cepter. Najaran goes on to win the tournament! Quite an accomplishment! The Lord of Soron invites her to his palace for a celebratory meal. However, all is not what it seems! The Lord of Soron has been killed, and the fiendish Black Cepter Depthera has long-since assumed his identity! Najaran suddenly finds herself in battle with Depthera, a giant insect-like creature, and Zeneth! Naja fights fiercely, defeating her foes.but they vow that she shall meet them again. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Tournament of Scoundrels: Tokugawa Ieyasu, recently instated shogun of all Japan, is holding a tournament in the capital city of Edo, and the fiercest warriors in the country are converging for the fight. The winner walks away with a fortune in gold, the shogun's blessing, and a pardon for any criminal history. The losers.well, the shogun isn't one to hand out consolation prizes. Demon Eyes Kyo has entered the tournament, but it's not fame or fortune he's after - he wants the head of Ieyasu himself! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mr. Saotome, having lost the respect of his students, demands that Principal Todo grant him his resignation. Of course, Todo convinces the hapless teacher to settle his grievances in the ring.against the student, Shizuka Kusanagi. The new K-Fight system introduced by Mr. Todo, though, has sent the school into pandemonium, with students fighting each other in the hall in ostensible sanctioned combat. All the bloodshed has begun to bring out Ryoko's softer side as her feelings for Tatsuya, captain of the school's Kendo Club and her personal mentor, come to the surface. But she has some competition - the school's Naginata-Jitsu champion who also has a thing for Tatuysa, and Tatsuya's childhood friend Shiori who has a crush on him as well. The object of so much schoolgirl fancy, Tatsuya is hardly swayed from transferring schools at the end of the semester, an event that will force Ryoko to find her own inner strength. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The "Second Hand of Time" story comes to its conclusion. The production of the class play finally hits the stage, and even though Daisuke was a little embarrassed to play a girl, he soon realizes that giving a good performance in the part of Freedert is the least he can do for his magical friend. Later, there's a series of transformations and troubled sleep, when a near kiss from Daisuke to Riku changes him into Dark. Then, when Dark plants one on Risa, he changes back into Daisuke - something that has never happened before! Also, when Satoshi faints at school, the warm-hearted Daisuke brings him back to the Niwa home to nurse him back to health. They say you should keep your friends close and your enemies closer.so what do you do when they're one in the same? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Eclipse reminisces about the past.Raenef's guild leader was captured by the city guards. Raenef was about to be killed by one of the guards because Raenef. Eclipse was watching from afar and noted that either Raenef would die if he was mortal or Raenef would live because he was a demon lord. The guard was about to strike Raenef with a sword but, all of a sudden, his forearm exploded off his body. This proved to Eclipse that Raenef was truly a demon lord; for Raenef's demon lord powers had exploded the guards arms (although Raenef had no idea that he had done that). Eclipse appeared before the guards and Raenef, and had the guild members released. Eclipse told Raenef that he is a demon lord and that Raenef should go with him. Raenef agreed because there would be plenty of food and because he would never have to steal again. A sage informed the feudal lord (Leeche's father) that he needs to send a bride to the demon lord (Raenef), to appease his wrath (the demon lord being displeased had scorched the lord's land). Leeche goes to Raenef's castle, in place of the bride to be sacrificed, to kill the demon lord who had killed her mother. Leeche finds out that Raenef wasn't the one who killed her mother; however, Raenef still apologizes to Leeche. Leeche's father arrives at Raenef's castle to fetch his daughter, and brings along the real bride and other treasures. Eclipse takes tells Leeche's father to take back Leeche and the bride because Raenef is still a young boy. Leeche leaves, after kissing Raenef, that she will return in 10 years to become his real bride. Leeche warns Raenef not to take other brides or he'll pay for it! Eclipse goes to see Hejem. Eclipse is irritated that Hejem had dumped Chris on him. Hejem explains how he came to meet Chris. Chris was the only survivor after his village was attacked by demons. Hejem could sense that the god Rasaed was with Chris. Hejem announces that Chris will be his successor and will eventually become the head of the Temple of Rasaed. Later, Rasaed appears before Hejem and says the world of the demons is changing and so is the entire world. Rasaed also says that Chris will play an integral role in the change. Rasaed tells Hejem that Chris is a precious jewel to him and to take good care of him. In order to release the pain of his mother's death, Rasaed erases Chris' memory. Chris wakes up with no memory of who he is but he does know one thing, he hates demons. As Chris grows and learns, he continues to spend all his time focused on destroying demons. Hejem loves Chris beyond measure but also knows that Chris needs to broaden his views. Eclipse agrees to take Chris in for a short time but doesn't guarantee that Chris will learn anything. At the end of the book, a demon lord arrives at Raenef's castle. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "Ghostlands": To Dar'khan's taunting voice, Anveena awakens to the horrific spectacle of wasted Quel'Thalas.now a place akin to the Plaguelands. Dar'khan welcomes her to his former home, remarking on how beautiful it now is. She asks why he has brought her here and he says because it is her former home, too. Meanwhile, Tyri carries Kalec and Jorad toward the very same realm, following Raac, who somehow seems to know exactly where Anveena must be. This is a matter of discussion between the characters, as is why Dar'khan, thought dead, has stolen Anveena but not Raac. Raac, it was, whom they assumed had the link to this Sunwell that the elf talked of. Kalec begins to wonder about Anveena. He recalls her parents and their odd manner and begins to suspect that they are not what they appeared to be. And while they fly there, something else lands in the wasted realm. It is discovered by an Undead, but destroys that monster completely. Then, where it seemed some gigantic shadow, it is now the mysterious wizard seen watching the spheres. Others watch Dar'khan, survivors of the High Elf race who are trying their best to keep their lost land from further corruption by those like the Scourge. A band of about a dozen or so warriors and spellcasters led by Lor'themar Moonsword. He knows Dar'khan, but wonders what evil the other intends for this human. Some of his companions attempt to free Anveena, but Dar'khan summons dead souls from under the earth and has them easily slain. Anveena, however, does escape, but is alone in the bleak land. Violent, unnatural storms buffet the others, forcing them to land. Tyri changes form to be less noticeable. Jorad admires her and while she is Kalec's intended, the paladin's attention is welcome after Kalec's lack of interest. They come across what was once an elven settlement and are attacked by a leechlike undead who seizes upon Tyri. Jorad reaches her first, slicing off its head. They run across Lor'themar's survivors, who tell them of Anveena and Dar'khan. Anveena still wanders. She imagines her parents and reflects on what Dar'khan said. Suddenly, her life seems false. She concentrates, trying to remember childhood events, but instead recalls the shadowy form of Borel, the wizard. As he more and more fills her thoughts, Anveena remembers strange words, about 'the time not yet right' and 'the shell in which to hide'. And in the midst of this, she is confronted by the wizard from the previous two books who, despite his lack of hooded face, lack of beard, and other differences, she immediately senses is Borel. Elsewhere, Lor'Themar suggests the outsiders leave, this still being elven land in his eyes.until he hears the Sunwell mentioned. When Raac is presented as some tie to it, the elf uses his magic, then declares no trace of the Sunwell's power resides in the creature. That verifies for Kalec what he suspected; Anveena is the vessel in which the latent power of the elves now resides.and if Dar'khan frees it, it will be his to manipulate. It will also cost Anveena her existence. Tyri and Lor'Themar argue that she is not real, anyway, merely a facade, but Kalec refuses that. Borel tries to convince Anveena to come with him, saying only he knows the full truth and can reveal it, but far from this dangerous place. He tells her to remember him now and what he did, but Anveena doesn't want to recall such things. Power lashes out at Borel and as it does, we see outlined in his shape that of what seems a dragon. Anveena looks horrified at what she did and checks him. However, even though he is alive (and far stronger than he looked) he is unconscious. And at that moment, Dar'khan seizes her from behind, using her concern for Borel as a distraction. He takes both with him, saying that her companion will be a boon to the spell by which the elf will suck the energy of the Sunwell out of her. With Kalec refusing to give in, the party heads to where Lor'Themar says the Sunwell used to be. As they near, they see.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sisters Kurako, Yuzu and Tama are Miko priestesses, entrusted with keeping an eye on the often volatile spirit world. But when you're a teenager like Yuzu, you want nothing more than to lead a normal life and deal with growing up and falling in love. Enter Tadahiro, the sisters' cousin, who has a mysterious connection to Yuzu's past. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Everyone has been rescued, and Daisuke finds himself in the forest with Riku, alone. Or is he? His family seems to have been following him for quite some time, and his mother is very disappointed that her son doesn't have the guts to give Riku more than a peck on the forehead. She's not the only one frustrated with Daisuke's hesitance, as Dark is really tired of waiting for Daisuke to tell Riku their secret. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In Dragon Hunt, following the Battle of Mount Hyjal, the free races of Azeroth are beginning to rebuild. The fragile peace is threatened when an ancient power source emanates throughout the land, and all eyes turn in search of its source. Kalecgyos, a member of the decimated race of blue dragons, is sent on a clandestine quest to the Elven Kingdom of Quel'Thalas to find answers. Pursued by both a vengeful Dwarven bounty hunter and forces of the Undead Scourge, Kalec finds his fate bound to a beautiful peasant girl with secrets of her own. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. We start at a funeral for Kummel, a kind of mafia boss who has passed away. Jing appears and thanks to some distractions is able to steal a valuable jewel from Kummel coffin. He is soon being chased by gangsters but is saved by a postman whom he is friendly with. The postman tells Jing he is delivering a letter to the leader of the city and Jing comments that he was on his way there too. More gangsters show up and Jing and co escape into the mines that this city is famous for. The postman guesses that Jing is after a very expensive communication device that is held in the city leader's house. Scene shifts to the large house where the leader, Orzo is but a child who has recently lost his mother. He is trying to contact her through a radio but it does not work and he is very depressed. In the mines, Jing and Co. meet the mine workers who are special creatures who stay in the mines digging their whole lives. The gangsters show up again but Jing is able to cleverly escape. But Kummel comes back to life, somehow, and starts attacking Jing using a robot. Jing takes the postman's motorcycle and heads off to Orzo's mansion. At the mansion he meets up with Kummel again but is able to defeat him and deliver the letter to Orzo. The letter is from a girl that has been listening to Orzo's attempts to call his mother. She invites Orzo to her birthday party and Orzo is happy that he now has a friend. Jing slips away without stealing the valuable communication device but rather some kind of jewel. In the second story, Jing and Kir arrive at a city called Rusty Nail. There they are quickly attacked by a group of strange creatures but manage to escape. This city is supposedly run by the brain of God and stealing the brain seems to be Jing's goal. Jing is again cornered by the group of creatures in a cemetery but if able to escape by abducting one of their associates, a nurse named Shin Lu. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mao suffers from nightmares. But these nightmares may reflect a horror that will soon manifest itself in his reality. On the way to school with his sister Mayo, Mao meets a mysterious stranger from Mr. Isurugi who claims he was sent by their father to be their body guard against an unknown evil. Three years ago, Mao and Mayo's father, the archeologist Juzo Mikami, disappeared on an expedition to discover the legendary Arm of Kannon. Now, as a bewildered Mao returns home from school, he finds his father there, seemingly scarred, both physically and emotionally. Before too long, Mao learns the horrible truth that Isurugi's arrival prophesied. Juzo's discovery has unlocked an evil within him, an evil sought after by a secret organization working with the military who wants to harness the power of the Arm of Kannon to create super soldiers. When Mayo returns home a few hours later, she finds a frantic Isurugi holding a sword over the body of her brother, claiming that the boy has now been possessed by a demon. But before he can harm the child, the military shows up to take Mao to their secret laboratory as a study subject for their experiments. But Isurugi won't let Mao or Mayo go without a fight, challenging the military's muscle, Shishio, to a duel. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Their latest adventure finds Jing and Kir in Seventh Heaven, but it's not part of another big heist - it's actually a maximum security prison for the criminally deranged run by a vampire warden and his hockey-masked guards. Their only hope of escape lies with Campari - ringleader of a most demented circus. This volume also includes a bonus story about the origins of Jing and Kir's relationship and their first adventure together. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Kaoru and Tina wind up visiting the West Animal Zoo together, when everyone calls up to say that they can't make it. Tina's overwhelmed by the sight of the animals (especially the Kinshikou, a type of monkey), saying how it's always been her dream to work with animals for a living. Within the zoo, they find an attraction, which ends up being a crazy Indiana Jones/Wedding type game. Kaoru's fit into an action outfit (Indiana Jones-ish) and is repeatedly assaulted by booby-traps and the like. In the meantime, Tina's given the choice of saying that her relationship with Kaoru is: not even friends, more than friends, or one and only love. She's torn between her semi-close feelings for Kaoru but is afraid to reveal it. She chooses choice No. 2 and is immediately fit into an extravagant wedding gown! While she's having an inner-battle about how to deal with the situation, Kaoru suddenly charges in and they have an instant of romance between them. Back at home Aoshi frets how it' started to rain, while Tina and Kaoru wait outside the gates. They're another brief moment of romantic tension between the two when Tina tends to a scratch on Kaoru's hand. Continuing where the last chapter left off, Tina and Kaoru find out that the trains aren't running, so they decide to kill time at a Karaoke place. They have fun at the Karaoke, Tina incredibly pleased that they have so much time to spend together. In an attempt to reveal her feelings for Kaoru secretly, she sings Fly Me to the Moon, a gentle love song directed at Kaoru. Aoshi calls Tina up on her cell-phone, worried, but Tina explains the situation, and Kaoru and Tina leave the Karaoke place, headed for the train station. On the way, they swap thanks for such a fun day. When they arrive, however, they find that the train just left again! Doh! Lucks evades the two again, when a Love Hotel winds up being the only place they can stay for the night! The air is full of tension as the two try to make light of the situation and try to ignore the scandalous-ness of their situation! There are some funny moments when they try relaxing with some television, but there's only porn being shown. They fill up the hours playing video games and Tina takes a shower, where she contemplates her actions. Likewise, Kaoru starts to think of Tina in a new light, and the night ends with Tina collapsing on the bed and sleeping innocently. The next morning, the pair is still jittery about the previous night, and Tina asks if she can hold Kaoru's hand to the station. A happy upbeat ending! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.