"Lily" Chapter 2 and "Magnolia" Chapter 12 Double Release

Because "Magnolia" chapter 12 is so short, I decided to release it along with Lily chapter 2.  This chapter of "Magnolia" appears to be the end of the "prologue", which hopefully means we can get into the meat of the story with the next chapter (though, it's not like things haven't been meaty enough).  "Lily" chapter 2 is a recap of "Magnolia" chapters 5 through chapter 9.  I guess that means volume 2 spans chapters 5 - 9.   Anyhow...here are the links:

Link to "Lily" Chapter 2: (PDF)
Link to "Magnolia" Chapter 12: (PDF)

My thoughts on the chapter will be posted in the comments section so help those of you with wander eyes not to see spoilers.

Next up is "The Ghost Apartment Manager" chapter 6.

Magnolia Chapter 7

Poor, poor Nagi...is it real or a spell?  Chapter 7 is short, but it's a real treat for Nagi x Ayato fans.  Personally, I just like Nagi.   This is my favorite cover image so far.  Ayato looks like he/she is being nuzzled by her big brother, but big brother is looking quite possessive and un-big brother-like.  Try getting through that Yugo!


Links to "Magnolia" Chapter 7:  (Zip) (PDF)

Warning:  Spoilers Ahead

My thoughts on the chapter --

The obvious question I already asked:  is Nagi is under a spell or are these Nagi's true feelings?  Personally, I think poor Nagi's under a spell, but I wonder whether that spell is anchored by an underlying attraction.  But if I think it's a spell, then what of Yugo?  Personally, I think Yugo is for real (mainly because he and Ayato bicker like a real couple).

I like the Lily hide-and-seek, though, I hope chapter 8 features nothing scandalous in the library.  Sigh...I feel like Sui is missing out on all of the fun!

The new character:  Yeeks, it's another Katakana mystery.  I went with "Hollier" because that was the suggestion I got.  A big part of me, though, wanted take some creative liberty and call her "Holly".  I don't know what to think of her.  Is she secretly evil or just some silly Ayato groupy?  She must be important to the story. though, since she's formally introduced to the readers.

And now we wait another month...augh!!!
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Next up is "Junketsu + Kareshi" Chapter 7 -- Kana wants to start a "people helping" club to help Aki find Stigma, we sorta get introduced to Kana's little brother, Masayuki, and the student council enters the story.

"Lily" Chapter 1

First of all!  Get the Lily themed desktop wallpaper set!  (Link -- the second button is the download button)

And now, here's the first chapter of "Lily" the companion series to "Magnolia".  This is a wonderful addition to "Magnolia" and I'm glad naked ape recognized how wonderful Lily's character is.

Links to Lily Chapter 1: (Zip) (PDF)

If you can, I encourage you purchase this volume of Itan to support "Lily" and naked ape.  Who knows, you might find something else inside the magazine that interests you (I have, but I don't have enough bandwidth to add anymore series).

Links to Purchase Itan 3:  (Amazon Japan) (Yes Asia)

Also! naked ape has a store!  Link to naked ape's store  You can buy naked ape merchandise through their Amazon storefront and they have a private online store with special books and items.  Hopefully, they'll make some "Magnolia" stuff soon.  I need a poster or a lovely calender!

Next up is "Orange Chocolate" chapter 21!

Magnolia Chapter 6

It's another cruel chapter of "Magnolia"...this one is only 28 pages and as one of my proofreaders pointed out, the second page is a repeat. Boo! But it's a really good chapter and sets up for what I hope to be a thrilling volume 2.

Links to Magnolia Chapter 6:  (Zip)(PDF)

Spoilers Ahead --

My thoughts on the chapter:
Poor, poor, Nagi.  Nothing good can come of this for him.  Ayato is nutz, Yugo is relentless, and poor Nagi has his own heart to worry about.  But I think that's what makes this situation delicious.  What is poor Nagi going to do?  Ayato alone is more than a handful.  Oh, and then there's our other little flower, Lily.  I think after reading the companion Lily one-shot for the first volume of Magnolia, you all will understand why Lily is so down.  Lily...T_T...stay strong, girl!

Oh, a note about Saiga Orway -- "Orway" is my best guess on the spelling of his last name.  Other possibilities are Olway, Alway, Aulway...sigh...I hate Katakana...

I expect the first volumes of Aria series to release soon.  I will post links to purchase the books when they become available.

Next up is the first of the "Lily" themed extra stories!