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To avoid a loveless marriage, Tia flees her wedding—together with her unborn child. Before she marries Luca, Tia discovers that he doesn’t love her. She flees her wedding, goes back to London and is determined to make a life for herself and the child she is carrying. But then Luca shows up…as a doctor at the hospital where Tia works as a midwife. Citing his concern for the unborn child, Luca moves into her home. Contrary to his cool demeanor at the wedding, he’s incredibly attentive to her and an amazing doctor at work. Which of these men is the real Luca—the cold bridegroom or the attentive doctor?

A time-rewind anthology from ZERO-SUM focusing on stories published on Syosetu. Cover Illustrator: Takamatsu Tsubasa. **Volume 1 Contents:** 1. "Hakanage na Reijou wa Yarinaoshitai" (), Art by Mayuzumi Kei, story by Sakimori Aoi. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9416gm/) 2. "Gyakkou Reijou wa Moto Konyakusha no Sugao wo Shiru" (), Art by Yumoto Miko, story by Nakamuro Akina. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9896gg/) 3. "Maki Modori Joou Heika wa Saishou no Tenohira de Odoranai" (), Art by Toyama Koma, story by Ecchan. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2337gw/) 4. "Kon'yaku Hakisareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Danzai Event wo Yarinaosu" (), Art by Kosaji, story by Mizuno Saaya. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8029ge/) **Volume 2 Contents:** 1. "The Wimpy Daughter and the Frog's Guide" (), By Kurosuke Kuina. 2. , By Nakakura Chikage. 3. , Art by Gemuta, Story by Kiramomozo. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1129hv/) 4. , Art by , Story by Michikusa Yamori. **Volume 3 Contents:** 1. . Art by Hoshina, Story by Kizaki Yuu. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5421fu/) 2. . Art by Urita Nohito, Story by Kobato Kosuzu. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0944ho/) 3. . Art by Azuya Chitose, Story by Asagao. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n6160gk/) 4. . Art by Takamatsu Tsubasa, Story by Michikusa Yamori.

Lysithea Hilenaire Del Arman is a woman on the run. After a dangerous revolt claimed the lives of her family, Lysithea employs the broker, Taron Cardis, to help her escape the kingdom before she meets the same deadly fate. But Taron isn’t exactly the easiest man to work with, and the two spend most of their transactional relationship with plenty of bickering and arguing. That is, until an unexpected snowstorm leaves them stranded in an eerie, abandoned mansion. Now, Lysithea and Taron must put their differences aside to survive the cold and continue their escape. As the temperatures outside drop, things inside the mansion heat up as burning desire ignites between Lysithea and Taron. Will they resist the pull towards each other or will temptation lead them down a more dangerous path? Experience the flames of passion in this sexy, full-color webcomic!

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Laehwa Lee lost all her childhood memories after a terrible incident, and now that she’s an adult, she’s on a mission to recover them. But some people, like her rich and powerful stepfather, will stop at nothing to keep Laehwa under control. Out of options, Laehwa hires mercenary Itae Gwon to enter into a contract marriage with her. Though Itae is her shield, he also has an intense bloodlust. Will Laehwa be able to keep her cool as sparks begin to fly?

After countless rebirths, a weary soul possesses another disposable villainess, but this time, she awakens with retained powers and an inconvenient attachment to the story's heroine (her "sister"). Her solution? Recruit the male lead's battered older brother ("I'll save you if you shield her") in a ruthless bid to rewrite the plot.

Twins Kanba and Shoma live with their terminally ill little sister, Himari. One day, they visit the aquarium, a place full of warm memories for Himari, but she suddenly falls ill—and dies! At that very moment, a voice cries out, “Survival Tactic!” and Himari, wearing a penguin hat, comes back to life…?!

Choi Jonghyuk, captain of the intellectual crime unit, loses his mother and his own life to a mysterious mastermind for digging too deeply into a case. In his last moments, Jonghyuk catches a glimpse of the man who kills him before waking up as his 17-year-old self. To prevent his mother's death, Jonghyuk swears to hunt down the one responsible. Luckily, he has knowledge about the future and his experience as an officer. But will these tools be enough to catch the criminal that eluded him once?

In a dangerous land where fantastical creatures exist, humans must live beside dragons and other supernatural monsters. That's where Mythical Beast Investigators like Ferry come in. Ferry might look like a young girl, but she has extensive knowledge of magical creatures and dreams of creating peace between humankind and monsters. With her otherworldly bodyguard Kushuna by her side, Ferry will work to calm any conflict, no matter where that takes her!

Catherine Caliburn, a duke’s daughter marked by tainted blood, desperately tries to end her engagement to Grand Duke Deimos Pendragon to keep her true origins a secret, but the Grand Duke has no intention of letting her go as he seeks revenge for her betrayal in his past life.

“I have no interest in real girls!” So claims Okumura, the president of the school’s manga club. He’s your typical otaku, obsessed with a sexy (fictional) 2D manga character known as Liliel. Then the new school year starts, and a (real!) 3D girl named Lilysa whose passion is cosplay joins the club. Lilysa convinces Okumura to become her photographer–and guess who her favorite manga character is? Not only that, but Lilysa is into modeling the fetishy stuff! The boundaries between 2D and 3D start to blur as this hot-blooded romantic comedy unfolds.

Annabel is a Saint who has the power of healing “Divine Power.” However, due to certain circumstances, her Divine Power has severely diminished. Having become essentially useless, Annabel is forced into a betrothal and finds herself up the creek. To make a good memory before the marriage, she confesses to a Holy Knight who happens to pass by at a flower festival where people can confess their love regardless of their social standing! Although she is satisfied with only confessing, a couple of days later, Sir Lucas, the Holy Knight, that Annabel confessed to shows up asking for her hand in marriage?! But it turns out that he has come seeking to lift the curse put on him!

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Suzuka Nagami is a beautiful third-year middle school student who has excellent grades and is the student council president. She wrote a novel about a little sister who dotes on her older brother, and the the novel wins a light novel award. After they discuss the matter, Yuu is the one who debuts as a proxy light novel author instead of Suzuka, under the pen name Chikai Towano.

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After Touya Mochizuki is struck down by a poorly aimed divine bolt of lightning, God wants to make it up to him by giving him a new life in an unfamiliar world! And to sweeten the deal…Touya even gets to take his phone with him! Not only does he receive a huge boost to his physical and magical abilities, he’s now got a ton of info about his new home at his fingertips. With his trusty smartphone in hand, he sets off for the nearest town to begin his adventure!

300 years. That was how long it had been since he had last been opened. For 3 whole centuries, the mysterious book of magic, also known as Grimoire, has been stuck on the shelf of the Le Temis Royal Academy Library. Just then, an apprentice mage opens the Grimoire, only to die in a freak accident. As the dismayed Grimoire awaits his teleportation to a new location, the library door creeps open and a mysterious girl, Riley, approaches and opens the Grimoire, becoming his new contractor.

When Elin, a girl with a special connection to the fearsome beasts that inhabit the kingdom, finds herself all alone in a faraway land, she must rely on her wits and her mother's teachings to survive.

High school student Kudo Akira is a man who can travel between Japan and another world called Do Merta. All he wants is a carefree, leisurely life in an isekai world! From conquering labyrinths, exploring gourmet food and all sorts of other spicy "teehee" moments (and not the food kind)!! Trying to live the life he's always dreamed of! The story of a laid-back, infinite adventure begins!

A gorgeously-illustrated, faithful manga adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ beloved classic! Set in the time just before Napoleon’s return to power, this adventurous tale follows the trials and tribulations of Edmond Dantès. After being unjustly imprisoned on the day of his wedding, Edmond devises a plan that leads to his escape, a hoard of treasure, and a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of courage, vengeance, romance and betrayal!

Gu Wei: the infamous lead dancer in boy band T.ATW who has more anti-fans than fans.Jiang Xun: the captain of Team TMW, an esports team that tops the ranks in FPS game 'Shou Ze'.Through their meddling parents... the two suddenly become engaged! But Jiang Xun, who thinks Gu Wei is his fan, never expected to hear Gu Wei say, "Your reaction memes are better-looking than you."

He was just an ordinary, unremarkable office worker until one day, he woke up to find himself in the body of the character he played in a game: the Overlord Fells! Saying goodbye to his dull everyday life, he resolves to live on as Overlord Fells in the game world he loves so much. With a host of beautiful girls and ultra-loyal retainers at his side, he sets out to make some serious Overlord moves... but things dont go quite as planned!?

Everyone has, at least once, struggled with the urge to punch an infuriating boss—but actually doing it is another matter. Especially when that boss is a war hero… and a grand duke at that. With Curtis constantly conducting impromptu service inspections, all Chloe could do was grit her teeth in frustration. But then, an opportunity like no other presented itself. When the king ordered Curtis into a political marriage with a foreign noble, he nonchalantly named his adjutant, Chloe, as his lover. Now, the gun is in Chloe’s hands… “Well then, why don’t you get your head down first, Your Grace?”

Kobato is a high school freshman who wants to live a normal life, not become a great detective. He tries to lead a quiet and modest school life with his like-minded friend, Osanai, but one mystery after another keeps coming his way. Even though he doesn't want to stand out, Kobato is compelled to solve mysteries. Will he ever find peace?

Heejin Yoon, former crown prince and current king of Yeon, seems to have everything. While he can no longer claim the imperial throne, he can’t be robbed of the achievements that brought him there. If he has any regrets, it is that he left his fiancée behind, never to be seen again. Ordered to wed, he quickly finds he has more questions than answers. Why marry now? Who ordered his wife to assassinate him? Why does she seem so familiar? And what happened to her memory?

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Lloyd, the assistant mage of the genius alchemist Ruby, has an abnormally low chance of gathering materials for alchemy use. Hence, he is treated as baggage and is made to be the bottom of the entire country's joke. Everyday is a day he is scolded by Ruby. It's become too much of a despairing environment that he's come to hate it. And so, he finally decided to part ways with her. However, unbeknownst to everyone was that the materials Lloyd gathered were all high-grade materials no one else could gather. The mage, who was treated as "incompetent" and saw himself as such, now aims for an ideal easygoing life!

Following the death of the World Tree, all that stands between the apocalypse and salvation is the Divine Maiden, prophesied to restore peace and prosperity. But never mind all that. Princess Teriella Rufeon has more pressing issues at hand: her family keeps trying to kill her, she's got a secret healing power to keep under wraps, and she's just found out she's being sent off to marry the infamous tyrant Emperor Rivanfel von Leonharta! But there's more to Rivanfel than meets the eye, and Teriella discovers she isn't the only one with a grave secret to hide…

At Seiryo High School, where second-year student Minato Ichijo attends, there is a girl known as the “Cold Princess.” Her name is Rei Nanase. With her stunning beauty and exceptional talents, many admire her—yet she rejects all advances with an icy attitude. Minato, however, has little interest in romance due to personal reasons. Even though Rei sits next to him in class and works part-time at the same café, he pays her no special attention. One day, Minato stumbles upon Rei in a back alley, quarreling with a persistent man he recognizes as a customer who had been turned down by her at the café. Acting on impulse, he steps in to help. The very next day after work, Rei unexpectedly appears in the staff room—despite not being scheduled—and suddenly demands a kiss from Minato… Thus begins Minato’s bewildering days, swept up by a slightly offbeat kuudere young lady.

Baskerville, the family of tragedy. Sophia, the daughter of a wealthy family, is told to marry Gwen Baskerville, the heir of the Baskerville family, who succeeded the title at the age of thirteen. Gwen was known as "tragedy" boy who has recently been in the crowd after the recent tragic death of his family. . Sophia manages to establish a relationship with Gwen, but she has a secret that no one else could tell. A story that deepens the bond between a boy who chases the truth of his family's death and a girl who can see the dead.

Yuuran, the daughter of a major merchant, was hurriedly married off because of an imperial edict, in order to manage the imperial harem. When her husband, the younger, handsome right prime minister came, she could only apologize to him for having to marry someone as old as her. But when she went to do her duty at the Imperial Palace, a beautiful woman appeared, and said-- "I do apologize for showing you such an unsightly appearance. I am your husband"!? Entering the harem as a couple with a cross-dressing husband!?

At the Royal Academy of Magic, Lariet Blackwood has it all. She has a brilliant mind, flawless looks, and unmatched magical skill. Her only flaw is Demian Dominique, her infuriating rival. One day, the two fall victim to the wicked scheme of a creature called Lustmouth and find themselves trapped inside a mysterious labyrinth with a deadly mission to complete. If they fail to carry it out, they die. Thus begins a dangerous game that tests their lives, their love, and their deepest

Main character Zack has hit rock bottom. His family hates him, and his fiancee called off his engagement. A black object appears before him. It turns out to be Sura, a powerful black slime that speaks human! A great adventure, with the strongest slime! They're aiming to rule the continent!?

A new student knocks on the gates of Komaou Academy's middle school. Zekka, a descendant of Miyamoto Musashi, wields the sword-shaped Sacred Gear "Tensei." Her goal? To make friends at Komaou Academy!? A new "DxD" series begins, guided by unique friendships and by Rias and the other high school students!

A cold, uncaring husband, and unreasonable mother-in-law, and a wrongful death — could your life get any worse? What if you were given a chance to change things? When Amber is sent ten years back in time at the moment of her execution, she finds herself face to face with the younger version of her husband, but something’s different about him... He’s completely at her beck and call! Will she be able to prevent the past from repeating itself, or will her life spiral into misery once again? Operation: Leveling Up My Husband to the Max begins now!

If Li Yunxin were merely human, his deeds would say otherwise. Once a psychologist, now a **painter** wielding sorcery, his true art lies not in ink, but in the unseen threads of the human heart. A hunted man among mortals, a trusted ally among demonshe stands at the crossroads of fate, turning saints into sinners and monsters into pawns. The righteous sects seek his head. The demons whisper his name with reverence and fear. Even the Black and White Lords of the Underworld, merchants of lost souls, hesitate before him. Where does the demon that feasts on human hearts come from? Li Yunxin devours flesh, but his true hunger is for something far more exquisitethe hearts and minds of those who dare to stand in his way.

Yumi, an actress with no experience in love, is terrified when she wakes up in a dark romance as Selene Belias on her wedding night! Yet instead of confining her like in the novel, her husband, "Monster Archduke" Varas, brings her gifts and takes her on outings. She falls for him... but then discovers he thinks she's a witch and is searching for the real Selene! Can this actress convince her first love that she's really his wife? Or is she to be cast out of this role that's not rightfully hers?

Kazami Keigo (28), a high school teacher with a fondness for older women, is homeroom teacher to a class that suddenly gains a transfer student Kotori Yomu (32), an active actress and the mother of one!? Yomu has been trying to convince her truant daughter to return to school, but her daughter fires back: Did you go to high school? You were already working in show business. To persuade her, Yomu boldly declares that shell enroll in high school herself first and even rocks the school uniform with enthusiasm! Keigo is completely thrown off by having a student older than himself, but the principal orders him to support Yomus fun school life. Surrounded by Yomus mature charm and seductive presence, can Keigo resist temptation and fulfill his duty as a teacher!?

Feng Linxi was forced into the palace at a young age, becoming the empress dowager's puppet and impersonating the emperor on the throne. She does nothing all day, so she just keeps harassing the regent, Xiao Chu. Xiao Chu wields all the power in the court and wants nothing more than to usurp the throne, so he could not care less about Feng Linxi's constant flirting. All Feng Linxi gets for her trouble is more punishment from the empress dowager. At first her plight looks hopeless, but after an assassination attempt by the empress dowager, it seems that romance might still blossom between the two of them.

After carefully considering his options numerous times, Makoto, a 30-year-old virgin, decides to go to a high-class adult shop so that he can climb "the stairway to adulthood". But there, he loses his footing on the stairs leading to the shop, slips, and ends up getting transmigrated into another world! In this world, the concepts of "virtue" and "ugliness" are the exact opposite from how they are on Earth, plus there's an extreme lack of men! At an adventurer's guild in the town he finds himself in, he's recommended the job of "cleric", which involves quelling "the curse of carnal desire" (horniness) from the female adventurers by performing a "ritual" (having sex with them)! Thus begins his never-ending, 24-hours a day test of endurance as he works to remove the "curse" from big-boobed elves, tomboy female knights, and lolis who have enormous breasts and talk like old men! Through his "ritual of love", will he be able to heal the emotionally-injured beauties who've been belittled and called "average-looking" by society?!

One day, Tougetsu Umidori suddenly receives a mysterious request from Nara Yoshino, a classmate she's rather close with. Little does she know, however, that this is only the beginning of a series of bizarre events. Soon after, an enigmatic girl in a cat hoodie shows up at Umidori's house, calling herself "BS." Thanks to her, all manner of strange things happen, including toilet borrowing, betrayal, threats, a grapple for freedom, and finally a desperate plea for mercy. Once everything is over, this strange new girl asks: "Hey, will you kill the lies with me?" And without knowing why, Umidori joins in on her quest.

Shiro Kazami shared the victory with Takeshi Hongo at the Japan Motocross Championship. However, at that time, a small hydrogen bomb exploded in the western part of Tokyo, and many people, including Kazami's parents, lost their lives. In order to avenge his father and mother, Kazami burns with anger and confronts the monster Scissor Jaguar, but he is defeated in return. Kazami, who was seriously injured on the verge of death, was saved by Rider 2, who had disguised himself as a Gel Shocker combatant. Following "TV magazine version Kamen Rider", the color page at the time of serialization is reprinted and made into an e-book!