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We were taken to some island, thinking it was a school trip. What was declared there was the beginning of a battle to the death. It seems only five people can board the boat that will come 28 days later... Nishibe, indecisive and timid, is bewildered by the sudden event. Can he really survive? The cute and deadly mouse death game begins."

A beautifully illustrated collection of heartwarming, Cinderella-inspired tales set in a uniquely Japanese world. Each of the five stories follows a heroine born into hardship—neglect, betrayal, or confinement—who finds happiness and love through an unexpected marriage. Featuring everything from gentle dragon gods to mysterious ayakashi, this anthology proves that even the most fragile souls can bloom when touched by kindness.

Rosé is hailed as the Perfect Lady—graceful, intelligent, and always composed. But behind her flawless façade lies a whirlwind of stress caused by three major sources: her troublesome sister, her chaotic childhood friend, and her unreliable fiancé. One day, under immense pressure, Rosé undergoes a bizarre transformation—into a child! Confused and desperate for peace, she begins to find comfort while talking in her child form with Sir Ewan, the ever-charming Knight Commander known as the “Smiling Noble.” He listens kindly, unaware of her true identity… or so she thinks. But things get complicated when Rosé starts to realize: Ewan might be falling for her adult self—and she might just feel the same. Can a woman juggling two identities find love and serenity? A heart-tugging romantic fantasy full of misunderstandings, double lives, and sweet moments of healing.

Yukimaru Hanako is leaving her family in Eniwa, Hokkaido, to go live in the big city of Sapporo and work with the HHTV news team. Hanako has bumbled her way goodnaturedly through the hiring process, which included a written test, an interview, and a presentation. One of the other new hires at HHTV, the stern, professional Yamane Hajime, has watched her in disbelief, infuriated that she seems to have so much success without taking anything seriously. After her first broadcast at HHTV, which could be seen as either very entertaining or a horrible disgrace, everyone's attention is focused on Hanako. Will she surprise everyone by succeeding in her new career or will she fail spectacularly?