Set against the backdrop of late '80s counter culture, the series follows a disillusioned teen recruited into a storied academy for assassins. Maintaining his moral code while navigating a ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques, and his own adolescent uncertainties may prove fatal.

Alice is desperate to rescue her sister Mayura from the evil Darva, so in defiance of Nyozeka's warnings, Alice and the other young Lotis Masters enter Darva's stronghold before having found the Lost Word and risk their lives to save Mayura.

High school life gets even more unbearable for Nadine when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her older brother.

"With the Gram Scale tournament fast approaching, Kazu is wracked by a loss of confidence. Unable to watch his old buddy and rival dwindle away into nothing, Ikki sets up a one-on-one duel to teach Kazu a lesson in self-esteem. But with Sora Takeuchi commanding military power and the start of the tournament imminent, will Kogarasumaru even stand a chance?"--P. [4] of cover.

Kyle Kingson has it all, including a wicked cruel streak. He zeroes in on Goth classmate Kendra inviting her to the school's extravagant bash. After she accepts, he blows her off in a very cruel fashion. She retaliates by casting a spell that physically transforms him into everything he hates. Enraged by his horrible appearance he confronts Kendra and learns that the only way to break the curse is to find someone that will love him as he is, which...

"Barry deftly portrays the capricious nature of teen friendships, adolescent peer-pressure, and the kill or be killed nature of a middle school's social scene in her signature style. In an authentic teen voice full of diffidence and melodrama, the bespectacled and freckled Maybonne relates all of life's indignities on equal measure. Heartbreaking stories of a broken home, child molestation, an alcoholic absentee father and a bitter mom emerge between...

Time is running out before Ikki and Team Kogarasumaru face off against über-villain Sora. Before they're ready to take on the big boys, the team has to learn how to function as a team--something they hope to show off in a preparatory match against the White Wolves, a company team run by Kururu's father. Does Kogarasumaru have the wings it needs to soar, or will it come crashing to earth with a resounding thud?

The Gram Scale Tournament that decides who is at the top of the Air Trek world is happening. Those fit for battle in the finals between Sleeping Forest and Genesis have been decided, but then Sora Takeuchi takes Rika hostage and demands Sleeping Forest forfeit! As the Sleeping Forest team is on the verge of splitting up, Ikki and gang are surprised with a hard battle in the third round against Slepnir. --Back cover.