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Aka Sanzen Sekai no Karasu wo Koroshi or Killing the Crows

Kocho, the Tayu of the Yoshiwara red-light district a beautiful and lustrous "prostitute" but behind the scenes is a ninja the time is 1635 in order to condemn the "stray ninjas" who nest in the world of peace. The prostitute, Kocho, becomes a ninja, Ocho, and throws herself into battle. A beautiful "hunter" wields her blade to accomplish an extraordinary "work"!!

A collection of short stories. The title story:Shinobu grew up in a town so small that he didn't even have any classmates in elementary school. Without any friends his age, he spent his time learning about flowers with a local horticulture expert. Now that he's moved away to a city, he still sticks to himself, since he never really learned how to make friends. That is, with the exception of Yukihito, who came up to him one day and became his friend. The trouble is, now Yukihito means the world to Shinobu, and he doesn't know what to do about it.

'Princess Thief', who is shrouded in secrecy In fact, she is the princess of the kingdom, Lucian. As the wedding with her fiancé, Hebron, approaches, Lucian plans to ruin the ceremony and run away, sneaking into the sleeping prince at night. However, Hebron, who took a strange drug, catches Lucian. Hebron, who thinks this is a dream, kisses Lucian... Can Lucian steal Hebron's precious thing?

On the outskirts of a small harbor town in England, Eleanor has learned to do without. While she has a place to live at her grandmother’s inn, not a single guest has spent the night in the last six months. Then, just after she makes the difficult choice to cut and sell her long, beautiful hair for money, Oliver Worthy, the captain of a ship that anchored in town, comes to stay. Having exhausted the last of his strength to get there, Oliver’s health fails when he arrives and Eleanor tends to him. He is a stern man, but after learning of her circumstances, he offers to help. And as Eleanor spends more and more time with the captain, a tender feeling starts to take hold…

Masahiro, who is a duke, has been studying abroad since he was young to learn about Western culture. Now he is teaching ballroom dancing/ettiquette and keeps getting strange looks from one of his students, Fukaya. He notices his interest even more when he's looking at Masahiro's portrait on a dance card/booklet and decides to seduce him. And the drama, intrigue, and treachery ensues.

I’m Selena, a daughter born to a family well-known for their fertile women. I was all but sold off in a marriage to a sickly duke whose life hung in the balance, all for the sake of producing an heir for his family. They provided me a medicine purported to aid in pregnancy, and the astrologist advised me good days for sleeping together, but… there was no child. “So, are there any signs of pregnancy?” “Ah, I-I’m sorry.” “You’re useless. What luck do you think won you the position of the duke’s wife?” I couldn’t say a word. ‘No, excuse me. I only have to look at the sky to pluck a star. That’s how I attained this position.’ * [(metaphor) Lit. Plucking a star from the sky: something that’s difficult to get/achieve) *** A husband who doesn’t like touching me in the least. But he’s still pitiful so let’s at least make him healthy by feeding him nutritious food, getting him to exercise, and I’ll taste test any doubtful food first personally. Once he recovers from my extensive efforts, I’ll sign an annulment paper and flee, but… “You agreed to a contract to bear me an heir. But to think you would go back on your words…” Although he’s in good health now, my “former” husband has become a bit too healthy. “You’re healthy now!” “The duties of marriage are sacred. I will collect my dues.” “Wait. Wait! But we’re divorced? We’re no longer husband and wife…” He smirked then took a piece of paper from his breast pocket and tossed it to me. “We aren’t divorced yet.” Huh?!

[ fromLaughing in Quarantine ] Plain, redheaded, and freckled John has nothing going for him, except his two friends who are incredibly popular at school—twins Jekyll and Hyde. The twins, indistinguishable, have always enjoyed taking each other's places for fun. But when the pair is fragmented by an untimely death, it's up to John to find out…which twin is left?

Excerpt:I was worrying sick because of you, so how are you going to repay me?Ah, en? Repay you?.........What's wrong, didn't you say you’d let me do anything I want? Now you want to go back on your words?Don't always show that kind of expression, it looks like I am the one that's bullying you.

Melissa, defiant of her fathers wishes sets forth on a soul searching journey to Paris, the City of love and art. The young female artist unexpectedly meets her muse upon arriving in Paris. After avoiding some street thugs, the troublesome tomboy noble in disguise finds herself in a precarious situation and stumbles through a door belonging to a well-defined specimen of a man out of clothing. “Is this a statute of David?! But this is so....!” “I must have you model for me!”

In the land now known as the Philippines, there was a time when colonial Spain ruled for more than 300 years. During a period when native Filipinos once called Indios were oppressed, exploited, and stripped of their human rights, Jose Rizal was born on the outskirts of Manila. "What does it mean to be a Filipino?" "Is it possible to incite change through knowledge and not violence?" He thought of those every day. A doctor, novelist, and a painter who can speak 15 languages, Jose Rizal is a legendary figure who brought about national revolution through one epic novel!

Marc, the Earl of Rutherford, is content having numerous affairs with married women and widows. But to hold on to the title of earl, he must find himself a bride or risk losing his title to his cousin. Marc soon sets out for Yorkshire to take over his late uncle’s estate. He discovers that the estate is in disarray and that the housekeeper has fallen ill. Meg Fellowes, the ward of Marc’s uncle, was forced into the role of housekeeper due to her scandalous past. After spending the night caring for the sick Meg, Marc sets about correcting his uncle’s wrongs toward her. Marc and Meg clash over her future as she is determined to make a living on her own. However, Marc soon makes her an offer of marriage and Meg finds herself agreeing to his terms.

One small mistake that changed history. "Obey my orders! Do not question me!" Set during World War II, one of the greatest disasters in the history of humankind — this is the dramatic story of those whose blunders changed the course of history.

As her guardian, he is supposed to protect her, but he finds himself falling for her... At the beginning of the 19th century, Gray, an English aristocrat, had been neglecting the estate he inherited from his late brother, never visiting it and leaving everything to the housekeeper. But when he heard a rumor that the servants had left and the mansion was falling into disrepair, he hurried to drive the carriage. As he stepped into the dark mansion, he hears the words, "Stop! A gun is aimed straight at your heart!" from a young woman, seemingly alone. She seems to have mistaken me for a bandit. The shot hit him in the arm, and he looked at her in the moonlight... there she was, breathtakingly beautiful.

The renowned detective Lucien found himself drawn to a strange, brutal murder case. However, the scene of the crime was destroyed in a fire. Scarlett, a maker of dollhouses, was the last person to reach the scene. Lucien had to "coerce" this quirky woman into helping him with his investigation in order to find the truth. What he didn't anticipate was that Scarlett was hiding many bloody secrets...

From BLU: From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japan, to Yoshinaga-sensei's depiction of the class conflicts that fueled the French Revolution... In these unforgettable tales, there's a little something for every BLU fan! And perhaps best of all, the characters Claude and Antoine (a young aristocrat and his butler) are introduced in this volume. Catch up to their later adventures in Fumi Yoshinaga's 'Lovers in the Night'! *Contains a oneshot called True Tenderness. 'Ai towa Yoru ni Kizuku Mono' (Sequel)

As the American Revolution gains speed, even in the British-controlled harbor town of Newport, rebels are on the move. Catie, the sole proprietor of Hazard Inn since her husband's death, finds out that her home will be used to house British soldiers. Just before they arrive, she sends her daughter, Belinda, away to keep her safe. As she turns to welcome the soldiers, she comes face-to-face with Anthony Sparhawk, the man who saved her eight years ago. They spent only one night together, but she's never forgotten him. He, on the other hand, doesn't remember her at all, but Catie is still anxious. She has a secret that he must never know-Belinda is actually his daughter!

Her husband has been missing for three years. So how is she supposed to produce an heir? Emily was so happy to have married her first love, Adrian, an earl. But after the wedding ceremony, he went to London and never came back. And then one day, three years later, her husband’s cousin comes to see her, saying that unless she gives birth to an heir, her husband’s lands and title will become his. Without thinking, Emily blurts out, “I’m carrying the earl’s child.” Now that she’s said it, she’s going to have to make an heir in a hurry. So Emily heads for London, knowing she’s unwelcome there, and is shocked when she discovers the real reason her husband hasn’t come home.

In a remote, insular village devoted to the goddess Hygieia, Tauser lives a monotonous life, never having left its borders. One day, a journalist named Hereis arrives, stirring doubts about everything Tauser once believed and unraveling secrets long buried...

A man proposes to a woman from a lower social class! What is he playing at? In nineteenth-century England, Mary, the daughter of a reverend, is left all alone after his death, with no one to depend on. While worrying about the future, before her appears Ian, the much-talked-about rake of high society and the son of an earl. Mary is put off by his flippant attitude, but Ian can’t stop thinking about this woman from a lower class and asks for her hand in marriage!

His encounter with the beautiful, mysterious woman changed his life…! Neville, an associate baron with a reputation for being a boring and stodgy man, was taken aback by a beautiful woman, Diana, at a ball. She had lustrous black hair and lips that look as if they are inviting a kiss. She suddenly appeared on the London social scene, and because of her vast fortune, there was no end to the number of people who propose to her. The two opposites ended up dancing together, and their appearance was the talk of the ballroom. Even though they had just met, they were somehow attracted to each other. He had decided not to indulge in women like his prodigal father, but then the wheels of his life started to turn...!

In a village in the Joseon Dynasty, the "Rabbit Master" who was born in a prominent family had a secret that he could not tell anyone... That is, he died too quickly and recovered too quickly! The Rabbit Master, who suffered from the pain of not being able to satisfy his desires every day, accidentally witnessed the "big scene" of his long-term worker "Turtle", so he imagined that if it was a turtle, he might satisfy himself, so he secretly followed the turtle out. But inexplicably, he made a bet with the turtle.

The age of the Inquisition was terrifying for many. Despite being the daughter of the duke's doctor, Jessica is an accomplished healer in her own right, and yet must keep her face hidden from society. Cursed with a birthmark under her left eye, she's perceived by the wary populace as a spawn of the devil. When the future Earl of Thornbury, Francis Bardolph, comes to Jessica to treat an old wound, he may end up healing her fear of the world and her father. With a jealous courtesan angling for a brighter future, will Jessica be forced to stay in the shadows, or can she dance with Francis at the carnival?

A collection of one-shots... 1) A long time ago there was a princess who was not afraid of the silver demon. Now after several years she has been reincarnated...

I found this short comic on the authors twitter....... and it looked cute so I attempted to translate it. Please don't judge as the translations are not 100 percent correct..!!

Silver Kamuy is Golden Kamuy with the characters reimagined as elderly people.

After her father died, Penelope retreated from polite society and buried herself in her books. But now her older brother wants to take even that away from her! As long as her brother is managing her inheritance, Penelope is bound by his wishes. So she decides to go out and find a husband who will let her do what she wants! Just as she leaves on her journey, a drunk man throws himself in front of her carriage. He seems to come from a good family, though, and he’s quite handsome… Penelope recognizes that this is her chance and talks him into marrying her…but she had no idea just who he is!

From office workers to high schoolers to a mistress and her maid, dive into a collection of girls love stories from the author of Assorted Entanglements! Mikanuji delivers a tantalizing mix of sweet and spicy in this anthology—including a brand-new epilogue for her short story "I Don't Need a Happy Ending"!

From Storm in Heaven:Taisho Mugen Kitan is a collection of 4 short stories, loosely based around historical/supernatural themes.Taisho Dream Stories – Yin & Yang: In the Taisho Era (1912-1926 CE), a young noble called Sakuya is traumatised by a recurring dream in which she is strangled by ivy. Is this a prophecy? Or a vision of the past? Driven to despair, the young girl turns for help to a brilliant Noh dancer who somehow shares an enigmatic connection to the spiritual world. Yet the unravelling of this mystery is more complicated than anyone could imagine, entwining vengeful spirits, lost love, tragic devotion, a silent guardian, and an unbreakable bond which may yet save Sakuya…at the price of the ultimate sacrifice.Taisho Dream Stories – The Killing Stone: This continues the story of Akira Hanawaka, an unusually gifted Noh dancer who crosses the barrier between the physical and spiritual realms. But what lies at the heart of his powers? And how is his world changed by an unexpected confrontation with his younger brother? Secrets are revealed when the demons of Akira's past ominously threaten another's future.Beloved Princess: A young exorcist at court during the Heian Era (794-1192 CE) is confronted with a series of bizarre incidents involving the occult. But nothing is as it seems, and a greater mystery remains to be solved: the tragic tale of Princess Hashi.Evil One: Sometime in the not too distant future, civilization has been decimated by a biological weapon known only as Evil One, stolen from the laboratory of a brilliant scientist and unleashed upon the world by an enigmatic group of terrorists. In this shattered world, a young prostitute called Agata struggles to survive. His life goes by unnoticed until one day, after a particularly brutal encounter, Agata is rescued by a mysterious stranger who appears to know more than anyone should about the dark secrets of Agata's past. Who is this man? What does he want? And, most importantly, what is Agata's connection to the Evil One?

All Yuer wanted was to find herself a groom, but she accidentally led four fiancés to their premature deaths… Fine, if no one wanted her, she could settle with being single forever. Still, dear Imperial Uncle, we have to talk about this. Next time you want to visit me in my room, could you please use the door? I can leave it open for you! “No, this is our secret rendezvous. It feels more romantic if I come in through the window…”

Love and secrets on a deserted island! For as long as Olga can remember, she’s dreamed of setting sail with her beloved father and brother. But when the two go missing, it seems like those dreams are shattered — that is, until she stumbles upon a treasure hunt across the high seas! What adventures will unfold for Olga and her crew?

Brought together by unfortunate circumstances, his bride is a woman who killed her first husband in their wedding bed... A woman who killed her husband in their bed on their wedding night must be made a wife. That's the order the King has given the de Burgh family. The calmest and wisest brother, Geoffrey, was chosen to be the husband by a drawing of straws. Brought together by unfortunate circumstances, the bride Elene was awful. She has tangled hair and uses dirty language freely. There's a concern she may cut the throat of her new man. But Jeffrey notices his wife's beautiful face hiding underneath all that hair...

The only thing that keeps me going is the memory of his gentleness… Ever since her father committed suicide when she was fifteen, Verity has lived a miserable life in her aunt’s house as a maid. The only thing that keeps her going is the memory of Max, who offered her comfort at her father’s graveside five years ago. When a party is thrown at the house one day, an unusual guest introduces himself as Lord Maxwell Blakehurst. Could this actually be Max from back then? He’s willing to save her from her current situation… All she has to do is become his mistress!

This is based on a legend in Ancient China:Luuzhu (Green Pearl) is a beautiful pearl gatherer from a small Southern village in Ancient China. Due to her family's poverty, she was sold by her parents to be the mistress of the wealthy but abusive and old Lord Hong. However, Fate is not so cruel to the gentle Luuzhu. Just before her marriage to Lord Hong, Luuzhu met a young handsome nobleman named Jilun on the beach at night. Dazzled by Luuzhu's grace, Jilun purchased her from Lord Hong for ten bushels of pearl (a most generous amount at the time). It turned out that Jilun is one of the richest man in Ancient China! However, Lord Sima Lun, who usurped the throne, now desires Luuzhu for her legendary beauty. He is even willing to go to war with Jilun for her! Will Luuzhu become just another plaything for the rich and privileged, or will she avert from that terrible fate? Or perhaps, will her celestial beauty bring woe upon her and her loved ones?

From Fifay.net: The story took place after the 1st World War (the Great War) and prior to the 2nd World War. The heir of a rich viscount was falling in love with a magazine reporter. The “heir boy” died in a house fire. Seven years later, the reporter found his “dead” lover, now a high profile male prostitute. Together, they fell into the darkness of political scandals and human smugglings.

When the bride wakes up, what awaits her is a fated love. Marcus, Viscount of Marlbrooke, is ordered by the king to marry, but on his way to pick up his bride, Marcus encounters a woman who has fallen from her horse. When she wakes up, she has no memory of who she is. Drawn to her beauty and cheerfulness, Marcus gives her a false name and allows her to stay with him. But soon he is shocked when he discovers she’s actually Catherine, the bride he was supposed to pick up! And when her memory returns, she tells him that she’s come to refuse his proposal!

As someone who was transported from another world, Tang Ying considered herself to be someone kind since she was little. However, her fate was completely overturned because of a war. In order to avenge her dead father and brother, she used her martial art skills and intellect to infiltrate the dragoon brigade. However, despite looking like a pleb and ruffian, she attracted the attention of Commander Fu Chen of the dragoon brigade... Tang Ying successfully obtained a patron and even managed to carry a handsome man back home. She was doing extraordinarily well as a pleb!

1. Let's Live Together The boss who arrived with the staff transfers is, in spite of being my boss, super cute. Toda-san came from the Kansai Branch, and somehow ended up freeloading at my house...! When I come home I'm greeted by a half-naked Toda-san, at night we share one bed and Toda-san rubs against my back...!! Wha-what?! I've been embraced!! This kind of life seems like the sweet life of living together with your lover... or so you might think, but between two men is it "living together" or "homosexuality"? What am I thinking!! - From Nakama 2. Fight With Love Kitada Aki has been stuck taking care of Otoda Jun since highschool. Lately, though, Jun has been saying bad jokes about being in love with Aki... what should Kitada do? 3. Secret Meeting When Sasuke's father died, Zenjirou swore to stay by his side. Sasuke was taken in by a brothel to be raised as a male prostitute from childhood, while Zenji spent years searching for him. Zenji finally found him... but Sasuke/Yakumo* reached 16 and has already been bought for mizuge (losing-the-virginity ceremony). Will Zenji's love be unrequited, or will they both be partners in a forbidden love? Can Zenjirou watch the only one he has ever loved be owned by another man? A story of love between a prostitute and a young master. *Yakumo is Sasuke's "shop" name. 4. Pure Thread of First Love A "prequel" to Henai Prince. This is the story of the younger Takahshi brother Kenji and and the youngest of the Satou brothers, Youhei. It's not exactly a prequel as it is about different characters. 5. Clumsy Lovers Hashimoto-sempai is always yelling at Nishi. All the other soccer players say that Hashimoto is bullying him, but Hashimoto actually loves Nishi very much... he just doesn't know how to express himself well. Their relationship stays forced, until Hashimoto finds out Nishi is going to Italy to go pro... 6. Let's Pass Time Together Extra on Matsushita and Toda from chapter 1

A failed marriage. Yet her heart still yearns for her husband... 19th Century, United Kingdom. After an assassination attempt on the Prince Regent, a vassel, Duke Gabriel, carries out a secret investigation. Meanwhile, Gabriel's wife Olivia is distressed, wondering whether her husband will show up for their son's celebration. They had spent a beautiful, loving year of marriage together when her husband decided to cheat on her the day she gave birth to their son. They haven't shared a bed since, but now, her mother-in-law wants her to have another son for the sake of the family. With zero hope of their love being reignited, now she has to share a bed with him again...

He thinks she’s a governess…but she’s actually the new owner of the estate! Having inherited a big estate on the outskirts of London, Octavia is lighthearted as she sets out to see the property. Upon arrival, she comes across two girls—a smart, quiet girl who reminds her of a storybook princess, and her younger sister, a tomboy who looks like a tiny fairy. Confused, Octavia is led by the sisters to meet their uncle Edward Barraclough, who believes she has come seeking a job as a governess… Little does he know she’s actually the new owner!

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Earl is the 7th successor of a wealthy family. Everything in his life is perfect. His daily routine is the same since he was born 33 years ago, until one day he meets a person who changed his life forever..

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The year is 1920, the 9th year of the Taisho Period. Lifelong philomath Kiyo Fukasaku is ecstatic when he's admitted into the Imperial University, and can't wait to begin his new life in the nation's capital…that is, until he gets lost and already finds himself on hard times on his first day in the big city. Luckily, he runs into Ozaki, an eccentric, seemingly well-off man who invites Kiyo to stay in his mansion after he learns about his financial troubles. But there's more to the handsome stranger than meets the eye. It turns out that Ozaki is a fox spirit who had some sort of connection to Kiyo's grandfather, Seishirou, and he invites Kiyo to live with him as a way to repay Seishirou's kindness. But just what kind of relationship did Ozaki and Seishirou have, and what does it mean for Ozaki and Kiyo?

That's such a pretty face you're making... Did you get that wet just from a kiss? I can feel something building up inside me... My mind is going blank...! Born in an age where twins are deemed unlucky, Miya is raised as a household servant, a position far below that of her elder sister, Mina. When a wealthy man takes a liking to Mina, Miya finds herself married off to a man she has never met in her sister's stead. Nervous at first, the warm words of her suspiciously handsome husband open her heart, and not long after, she gives in with her body as well... "I never knew that a person's skin could feel so warm." Thus begins the pure-hearted tale of mystical, matrimonial adoration, as Miya comes to know the love of her husband.

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What’s worse than someone who leaves you on read? How about someone who doesn’t know when to end the conversation? Mira Hexen is cursed to always be the last one to reply for a whole year or she will be turned to stone. But that’s a bit difficult when you’re the chief of a company that produces a massively successful messaging device. Mira’s latest VIP client is Euryx Deyra, an extremely friendly duke who feels the need to respond to every little thing she says. If only she could just tell him to shut up already...!