Young People Fooling Around
Things are starting to fall into places and Kotonoha’s rusty scanlating machine is slowly cranking up again. Today we are clearing our backlog of stuff that had been finished a long time ago but didn’t get released due to my being a lazy ass (I’m still questioning my boss’ judgement for giving me a promotion, but don’t tell him!). I’d like to apologize to all the old and new staff members who had to wait months to see their work released. I promise to mend my ways! 
So, what have we got for you?
- Girlfriend V5 Ch21
The first chapter of the final Girlfriend volume brings back the megane-couple Togawa & Kuraki who both had to find out how tough it is to have an attractive girl/boyfriend. - Hourou Musuko V4 Ch31-32
Ooh, the drama. - Happy-Go-Lucky Days V1 Ch5
I never thought something written by the lovely Takako Shimura could give me the creeps, but this story sure as hell did. At least it’s got some hilarious lines. - Slow Down (1-shot)
Here’s a little surprise for you. This sci-fi short story by shōjo manga godmother Moto Hagio was introduced to us by Lililicious‘ very own Sailor Avalon. She even provided us with scans and translation, that’s how much she liked it, so you better appreciate it, too. Though for those of you who’ve got a thing for old-school manga and a thoughtful story, this shouldn’t be too hard of a task.
And here’s a nice picture to send you off tonight. Make sure to check back next week when we unleash Kotonoha’s latest “dark seinen” project. Prepare to be shocked and disturbed! 
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About Kotonoha
Since the group's inception in 2004, Kotonoha has established itself as the premier source of off-beat, sophisticated manga scanlations aimed at both the seinen and josei demographics. Among our most influential titles are Soil by Atsushi Kaneko, The Hour of the Mice by Kei Tōme, The Music of Marie by Usamaru Furuya, and the works from Inio Asano.
Contact: kotonoha (at) gmx (dot) net
Latest Releases
- All-Rounder Meguru v2 ch14
- The Music of Marie v2 ch12
- All-Rounder Meguru v2 ch11-13
- All-Rounder Meguru v2 ch9-10
- Garden ch1
- Soil v5 ch37-40
- The Music of Marie v2 ch11
- Memories of Emanon (complete)
- All-Rounder Meguru v1
- Soil v5 ch36
- Soil v5 ch36
- The Music of Marie v2 ch10
- The Hour of the Mice v3
- Soil v5 ch35
- Shoujo Nemu (complete)
- Soil v5 ch34
- Before Dawn and the End of the World (complete)
- Soil v5 ch33
- Owari to Hajimari no Miles ch11
- The Music of Marie v2 ch9
- Owari to Hajimari no Miles ch10
- Kaikisen (complete)
Glad to see things moving!
Awaiting the seinen project with eager eyes.
Thank you again for bring us so great works.
Lord Huitlacoche
México.
Thank you~
So many things that I almost can hold my felicity. Thanks for your hard work.
Not only have you given us another bunch of fantastic chapters, but you’ve reached 550 releases as well :3 THANK YOU as always!!
Yay! Kotonoha’s back in gear! How about some more Double House sometime? Maybe?
Anyway I look forward to being “shocked and disturbed”….
Welcome back! Didn’t call, didn’t write…. What? You too good for me now?! =p
Haha, are you guys really going under in 6 months? This is my favorite scan group. >_<
Awesome, thank you! BTW, I heard there was a Girlfriend artbook… are you guys going to scanlate/scan it too?
Thanks for the releases.
Wow, I’ve been waiting for more Hourou Musuko. Can’t wait for more of this fun series.
Thanks for the releases- Happy go Lucky was interesting to say the least…
Three Chapters of Takako Shimura goodness? Is this Christmas?
I can’t tell you how grateful I am to see this two chapters of Hourou Musuko (my favourite comic). Thank you a lot!!!!
Barcelona, Spain :}
Loved the Hagio Moto one-shot – I can’t get enough of her stuff recently. Thanks for all the great releases!
omg awesome releases, thanks
Yay! Hourou Musuko and Girlfriend all in one go? YES! Thank you!
A new chapter of girlfriend!
I’ve been waiting for this. I can’t even start to say how awesome this is. Thanks!
Wohoo. I almost wet myself seeing not only one or two, but so many new releases! You rock!
YAYYYY!
Yay! Not only Kotonoha is finally back to business, but you’ve delivered chapters of three of my favorite series! Can’t wait for more Girlfriend, Hourou Musuko and Happy-Go-Lucky Days =)
Wow. It’s been about 2 days since this was posted.
I guess I just got a little fed up checking every single day (often a few times each hour…LOL).
Anyway, I’m hoping to see more Chokotto Sister full volume releases.
=)
Awesome doesn’t even begin to describe this news block…
YAY for Girlfriend and Happy go Lucky!!!
OMG!!! Thank you! Great Releases! Keep up the good work!
on happy-go-lucky days, v1ch5:
yikes! disturbing but important, thank you.
Now, i appreciate all the scans and such, but goddamn. Finish a project. I’ve waited almost a year for new Girlfriend translations. =/
@27: Finish a project? Are you kidding me? That’s against Kotonoha’s core philosophy!
Oh geez.
>_>
I hope that isn’t true and Kotonoha can & will eventually finish “Girlfriend” and “Chokotto Sister”.
Thank you so much for Moto Hagio’s oneshot!
I really hope there’s some group out there who’s willing to work on titles that made her shōjo manga godmother =/
okay…
great mangas
but there hasn’t been a hourou musuko release since like august… just wondering if it’s gonna be like a mass release or you guys just pipping out here
do you guys have the raws? or need help? just wondering…
btw, great work so far