Finder

**Original:** *Print:* , *Digital:* , , **** **Others in print:** , , --------------------- **Volume 1:** Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder—the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day? **Also includes:** - *Love Lesson* (Love Lesson part 1) Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand between classes, Yusuke can't help but recall the story as he makes his way through the eerie surroundings, when suddenly... he blacks out... - *Koi o Suru Shokubutsu* part of - *Risky Society - God Bless My Justice* A rookie to a society of people with supernatural abilities must prove himself (and his love) to his superior. -*Hardworking Photographer Akihito Takaba* from the SuBLime "Deluxe Edition.'' **Volume 2:** Impulsive freelance photographer Akihito Takaba isn’t one to back down from a challenge. Undeterred by the ravaging his body took at the hands of Ryuichi Asami, Akihito stakes out the handsome crime boss’s club hoping to get the information he needs to take him down. Meanwhile, rival mafioso Fei Long returns to Hong Kong after his run-in with Asami and reminisces about their time together seven years earlier. What could the future possibly hold for this very deadly love triangle? **Also includes:** *Koi o Suru DNA* part of . **Volume 3:** Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba has something Fei Long wants, and this Hong Kong crime boss will stop at nothing to get it, including kidnapping the young photographer’s friends! Akihito turns to the only person he can think of for help—Fei Long’s former lover and current rival in crime Ryuichi Asami. But even Asami can’t stop the sparks from flying when his old flame meets his new replacement! **Also includes:** -*Baked Sweet Glasses* Overenthusiastic salesman Fujiya is determined to win over businessman Mikami. But what exactly is Fujiya aiming for? And how does he know about Mikami's secret love of sweets? -*Koi o Suru Baby Leaf* part of **Volume 4:** Impetuous photographer Akihito Takaba finds himself in trouble again! After pursuing crime boss Fei Long, he’s captured and spirited away to Hong Kong, but not before Asami takes a few bullets during a failed rescue attempt. Now all the despondent Akihito can think of is whether or not his lover is alive, and if so, are Asami’s feelings strong enough to attempt yet another rescue? **Also includes:** -*Gakko no Kaidan (School Ghost Story)* (Love Lesson part 2) **Volume 5:** Crime boss Ryuichi Asami puts everything on the line to save his lover, Akihito Takaba, from the hands of his enemy. Unfortunately for them, Fei Long has grown quite fond of his captive. Meanwhile, Russian mafioso Mikhail Arbatov takes advantage of the situation to steal something precious. When three of the underworld’s biggest crime bosses clash, will Akihito be the one caught in the cross fire? **Volume 6:** After being held prisoner in Hong Kong, Akihito Takaba is finally brought home to Japan by his lover Ryuichi Asami. But once again, the feisty photographer escapes Asami’s grasp! It’s not long, though, before Akihito becomes ensnared in a stalking incident and sees Asami’s darker side return. Will he chase the scoop or the man he’s not quite ready to admit he’s attracted to? **Also includes:** -*Koisuru Finder no Hyouteki* a.k.a. Koisuru x VF Crossover Takaba Akihito (Finder) has his hands full with Mizuno and Hiyama from when they go to Kyoto for their graduation trip. **Volume 7:** Akihito is freeloading at Asami’s apartment, polishing up not only his photography skills but also his skills as a househusband. His career is on the upswing, even though he still finds himself in perilous situations and has the occasional run-in with police. So imagine Akihito’s surprise when, while out chasing a scoop, he spots Asami with another man clinging to him…in tears! Are Akihito’s days as Asami’s live-in numbered? **Volume 8:** After crime lord Asami's subordinate Sudo betrays him, freelance photographer Akihito attempts to chase Sudo down, only to wind up captured and at his mercy. Sudo's fixation on Asami has only grown stronger with time, to the point of wanting him dead. But Sudo isn't the only threat: another enemy appears on the horizon, gunning for the power Asami wields! **Volume 9:** It’s been months since mysterious assassins attacked Asami and Akihito in their condo, and since then Akihito has been hiding out at a temple deep in the mountains. Asami, however, has spent this time flying around the world in order to keep his criminal organization together. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he’s paid a surprise visit in his own hideout by former lover and longtime rival Fei Long! Will Asami survive long enough to find his way back to Akihito? **Volume 10:** Akihito has been searching for Asami in Hong Kong, and after months apart, they are finally reunited. But things can never be easy for these two, and the helicopter they’re in crashes! When the star-crossed lovers come to, they find themselves stranded on a desert island, surrounded by paradise! Never ones to pass up an opportunity, the two quickly make up for lost time, temporarily forgetting their dire straits. **Volume 11:** Asami prepares to face off against his greatest enemy yet! Worried for Akihito’s safety, he tells him to wait somewhere safe. But sitting idly by has never been Akihito’s thing, so he insists on staying by Asami’s side. The two know that when the big showdown begins, there will be no turning back. Will they prevail once again, or has their luck finally run out? **Volume 12:** After their big showdown with the Russian mob, Asami and Akihito find themselves injured and once again separated, and it takes six long months of recuperating and searching before Asami is able to locate Akihito. As expected, the two have a passionate reunion…until Akihito pulls out a knife and attempts to kill Asami! **Volume 13:** Akihito is back with Asami but has lost his memories of him. And to make a bad situation worse, Akihito is going through withdrawal from no longer taking the drug responsible for his memory loss. But despite not remembering his lover, the warmth of Asami’s kindness has Akihito feeling confused about his growing attraction. Will that be enough for Asami to get his old Akihito back?