Title: 私の狼さん (My Wolf) The Other Side of Lycanthorpe
Artist/Author: 藤原ここあ
Book Size/Pages: B-6, 178pp., w/furigana
Volume: 1/1
Original Serialization: Monthly GANGAN Wing 9/00, 12/01-3/02
First Printing: 3/27/02
Rating: 3/4

I really should have read this volume before I read Dear vol. 3. This volume ties together the characters of My Wolf and Dear (early volumes). It doesn't add to the stories in the other books, but utilizes the characters so at least I know they're living in the same world.

There's two bonus 1-chapter stories, a color page, and a letter from the author, who I believe was still a teenage the time he wrote this volume.

1. プリノ (Prino), the general but a klutz at that, has just been exposed to the mummy of Lycanthrope (with only the decomposed hand showing) and is now cursed and will turn into a puppy if she's not cured. Occasionally she will start barking and then the next moment, she'll return not remember what just happened. So Kurenai and Carol (from the first My Wolf) take her to see the king (Subaru from the early volumes of Dear).

2. They go to the place the king is supposed to be, but he's not there so the three of them head into town. There, they hear about a Snow Witch who is causing some trouble. Prino wanders and gets lost. While she's lost, she gets lost in her thoughts remembering how much of a klutz she is. She meets Komomo and initially thinks she's the witch, but later finds out that she's a hero in training. The real witch shows up and Subaru defeats her.

3. Currently, Prino is in her puppy state, so they have to wait for her to return before Subaru can cure her. They wait and wait, but she doesn't return. They wonder if she doesn't want to come back. We then get a glimpse into her mind where she feels like she doesn't want to return to reality. Kurenai and Carol are able to call out to her and rescue her from the depths of her conscience. When she returns, Subaru cures her with a tap of his hand.

Title: まぶらほ (Maburaho) Vol. 3 LE
Volume: 3/12
Catalog No.: BIBA-4203
Release Date: 3/25/04
Rating: 4/4

After 3 weeks without watching anime, this episode made me realize how much I love this stuff. The two episodes included are typical harem/love comedy episodes, but pretty good ones at that.

The bonus items in this LE include a Rin keyholder, picture cards, a puzzle, school newsletter, and a drama CD. The drama CD is a 10 minute talk by the classmates who are happy that they finally get some attention, but they squander the time arguing who should be the main character in the CD.

5. できちゃった (I Could Do It): A classmate who Rin seems to like is moving away so as a parting gift, she wants to make him a lunch. She has observed that he likes "proper" girls so the night before, she seeks some help from Kuriko and Yuna to become a regular girl who can cook.

6. ばれちゃった (Revealed): Apparently, Kazuki's parents are coming over to visit him so the three girls think this is their chance to impress them. The parents like eel, so Kuriko and Yuna try to prepare some eel dishes while Rin tries her best to be a Yamatonadeshiko (traditional Japanese women). Yuna is afraid of eels though, but gets support from Kazuki in dealing with her fears. Unfortunately, the parents can't make it this time.

Title: 花右京メイド隊 (Hanaukyo Maid Tai) Vol. 3
Artist/Author: もりしげ (Morishige)
Book Size/Pages: Small B-6, 200pp., w/furigana
First Printing: 4/20/01
Rating: 3/4

A fun volume, nothing really deep except for maybe the foreshadowing that goes on with Mariel near the end of the book.

There are a bunch of character profiles interspersed throughout the book as well as a summary of the story so far.

18. とってもお似合いですわ (It Really Suits You): Ikuyo thinks that Taro doesn't appreciate the hardships of being a maid so she makes him dress up as a maid and do some chores. He passes off very well as a female worker but eventually gets caught as an unknown employee. He tries to run again, but is saved by Mariel who recognizes him immediately. Soon after, the other girls catch him red-handed in a woman's uniform.

19. 早苗が名字で八島名前です（前編） (Last Name is Sanae, First Name is Yashima, First Part): 早苗八島 (Yashima Sanae) was in charge of security during Konoe's recovery from her injuries at the end of last book. She's apparently very protective of Konoe and when she hears that Konoe is taking Taro go the mountains to train, she ditches her post and sneaks off to keep an eye on Taro. She does her best to hide from Konoe and Taro, but gets caught.

20. 早苗が名字で八島が名前です　（後編） (Last Name is Sanae, First Name is Yashima, Last Part): Yashima lets Konoe train alone as she offers to "take care" of Taro. She makes him go many crazy things, but he doesn't seem care. Her attitude changes when she sees how dedicated he is when he refuses to leave her behind on the mountainside.

21. 耳寄りなお話 (Words of Encouragement): Ikuyo is a little fed up with Taro's non-progress in romance, so she zaps him with a little gun she made which makes him act like a love-sick and perverted monkey. While she scares the wits out of the other maids, Mariel apparently has the power to charm him and make him return to normal.

22. 未確認生体 (Unidentified Creature): In the basement where Ikuyo lives and studies, she's discovered a hairy 4-eyed monster roaming around. The guards, lead by Konoe, explore and find out that it's only Cynthia (without her bonnet) holding a little puppy.

23. 黒髪のマリエル！？ (Black Haired Mariel!?): As Konoe explores some more, she finds a secret underground house that has a large portrait of a black-haired girl that looks awfully like Mariel. She asks Grace to investigate. Meanwhile, as Taro is spending time with Mariel, she falls into this blank stare and then snaps out of it.

24. ムニュムニュうりゅうりゅ (Squeeze, Squeeze): The other maids "play" with Yashima in the hot springs because she's different; she has red eyes, silver hair, and dark skin. Ryuka has ascended to the top of her company and pays Taro a visit.