I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone - Recommendations

• Vol: 2; Ch: 12
• 2008 - 2010

Yunosuke Shiga is a true Japanese man who fervently loves everything about his country's history, culture, and customs. However, things couldn't be worse when corporate commands from above orders him to, "Master English in 3 months or else!" Not even possessing English skills equal to that of a middle schooler, Yunosuke thus finds himself sent to the most prestigious foreign language institute in Japan, Shiratori Language Academy (SLA). A high-level institute not only famous for its strict and effective teaching, but also its abundance of gorgeous international elite teachers! But for someone who has never traveled one step outside of Japan, Yunosuke only ends up suffering from extreme culture shock, a murderous curriculum, and... fated love?!

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2004

After his father's bank failed and his parents became ill, Shimura Mikoto is the only one who can save his family. But he's not suited to any job no matter how hard he tries. Then he's picked up by the heir of the rival bank, Kimishiro Marehiko. Mikoto swears he'll do anything, but a maid outfit?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2004

Jun is always being compared to his older brother Ryou, and falling short. But when his brother's friend Yuuya starts to tutor him, his patient nature begins to get through to Jun. When Jun realizes Yuuya's feelings for Ryou, he must confront his own feelings for Yuuya.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2005 - 2006

During an afterschool tutoring session, Masaki is kissed by his sensei/cousin Takushi. But now it seems like Takushi is avoiding him.

• Vol: 4; Ch: 26
• 2009 - 2012

Kaede is the perfect tutor -- he’s brilliant, funny and completely hot. But Rintaro had better watch out when he underperforms! Kaede’s very strict when it comes to his pupil’s scores…and he has no problem keeping Rintaro late for a little extra one-on-one! Will these study sessions turn into a steamy excuse to dish out discipline and discover forbidden desires?

• Vol: 1
• 2002

Naoya Koga's parents hire a private teacher Haruki Machida so he can get into S university. However, due to a challenge from Haruki's rival, he ends up pushing Naoya to get into W university, which is much harder to get into. Haruki's rival was an ex student, and he tells Naoya that he isn't smart enough for Haruki. Naoya tried to study hard, however he is attracted to Haruki and ends up appearing foolish. Naoya has to struggle to overcome his feelings and study hard.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 8
• 2008

After inheriting his father’s hefty loans, Murosaki Kennichirou, a cram school math and science teacher, finds himself forced to tutor Mitsuya Nobara, the young yakuza heir to the Kanto-area Nobara Group. Surprised by Mitsuya’s calm presence, Murosaki lets down his guard and starts to care for the young master. Will Murosaki feel the same way after the seemingly gentle Mitsuya shows his true, insatiable colors?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 3
• 2001

The students always call him dark, dirty, scary so science teacher, Fuwa Tsutomo, couldn't show his true identity as a good-looking man. Yet he had liked a student, Kurusu, who was failing science. So in order to help and be with Kurusu, even if it's just for a while, Fuwa changed into the "Phantom of Science" and be a private tutor for Kurusu. Unfortunately Kurusu's friend revealed his secret, but still Kurusu didn't care; he only hated Fuwa, not his "Phantom".

• Vol: 1; Ch: 8
• 2010

That day, Miyata, who is still preparing for his university exam, got home and found not his brother, but an unknown man. That man, Shirai, has just moved into the neighbourhood. He looks at Miyata's messy test sheets and offers, "Shall I teach you?" With his airy smile and nearly perfect self, Shirai forcefully becomes Miyata's private tutor... and Miyata slowly becomes interested in Shirai...

• Vol: 1; Ch: 10
• 2007

Tatsuya is a second year high school student whose tutor, and subsequently his father’s subordinant, tells him "I’m in love with you," and suddenly kisses him! Since then, even as he repels Saejima, Tatsuya is hyper-aware of him, but Saejima is constantly joking around, and Tatsuya doesn’t know how far he’s being serious.Why is it that the mature looks on Saejima’s face make Tatsuya’s heart to throb, and feel every touch?!