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Jenna, a girl who was unhappy because she could see other people's emotions as "light". But when she opened her eyes, she was an extra in an unfamiliar novel. Dreaming of a peaceful life, she settled in a cabin in the woods. Unfortunately it was the estate of the 'cursed Archduke' Enoch Winchester. However... Jenna is the one who will put Enoch's curse to rest, and the Archduke offers her an unexpected contract. "Once a day, spend time with me. Come to me whenever you want." Jenna had only one condition. "While you're together, please stay in the form of a snowball."

Imagine you were a once-famous adult webcomic artist going through a career slump. Would you rather work with your stunningly sexy but jerk of a producer, Jooho, or your first love and story writer, Minjoon? Well, Hayoon has to work with both! With bills to pay and nothing but ramyun to eat after a string of failed series, Hayoon must successfully launch a new title with both of them on her team. Will she be able to navigate this professional nightmare and revive her career with a bang? And which man will end up taking the spot of her male lead?

“Miss Shin, please work your night shift at my house from now on.” The workaholic vice president Jehu asks his secretary Yuna Shin four days after their company bans the night shift. Just like that, the two of them begin working together at night, but it doesn’t take long before their attention turns toward each other instead of work.

Zhang Chulan, a college student, returned to his hometown in Qingming and encountered a mysterious girl, Feng Baobao, Feng Baobao, who had never met before, was very familiar with Zhang Chulan and took him to the courier company where he worked. In order to help Feng Baobao find her life, and also to find out the secrets of herself and her grandfather, Zhang Chulan's life was completely subverted, and he embarked on a journey of “alien” with Feng Baobao.

Harriet has been raised by two strict great-aunts. She has always obeyed her aunts and lived a life of constancy, leading her to become a plain and frumpy woman. But she can bear her cloistered life no longer when her aunts try to set her up with a man she despises. That’s when her longtime crush and colleague, hunky sports reporter Steve, offers to lend a hand. On a whim, Harriet asks him to help her with her bold plan, and from there, fate transforms her into a gorgeous woman!

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After losing her parents in a tragic accident, Nakahara Asami becomes a ward of a mysterious benefactor known as 'Ashinaga Ojisan.' With the stipulation to excel in her studies and pursue a medical career, Asami begins her journey at medical school. As she navigates this new chapter apart from her boyfriend Katsumi, she encounters enigmatic classmates like Moritsugu Shun and the charming professor Hayasaka Tasuku, each harboring their own hidden truths. Amidst this unfolding tale, Asami grapples with uncovering the identity of her secretive guardian and the uncertainties that lie ahead.

Creepy, crawly, grotesque...Such is the daily life of Miko and company when ghostly specters lurk around every corner. Meet a new cast of spine-tingling, bloodcurdling monsters in the official comic anthology!!

In the midst of unending war, entagled in sadness and loneliness prince Caspar stands before someone who offers new meaning to his life. Tag along in his journey far beyond his castle's walls and follow him on a way to find himself. Follow him Towards The Sun.

Gang-An’s dream of designing the best sneaker in the world is snuffed out when her sneaker customization team, Tria, loses the Custom Kicks Championship. She tells herself that she has given up on her dream for good and tries to carry on with her life when she comes across a shocking truth. OnGrey, the second-largest sneaker brand in the world, has stolen her design from the Championship! Will Gang-An be able to return to designing despite her fears and succeed in her fight against OnGrey to reclaim what is rightfully hers?

Yukino, who works for a major real estate company in the industry, is forced to return to her hometown for a political marriage her father has forced her on her. Intending to break off her long-time crush on Rei, the company heir, Yukino ends up spending the night with him the night before she is to quit her job the following month... It was supposed to be the first and last time, but from that night on, Rei no longer hides his possessive desire for Yukino...? Yukino's heart is shaken by Rei's doting love and the impending political marriage. This is an adult roller-coaster love story you won't be able to take your eyes off of.

This story is about a bisexual girl who isn’t popular with both men and women.

Fight the temptation… Don’t forget he is as ruthless as they come! Having grown up as a foster child, Sylvie cherishes her colleagues like family. When Marcus, their largest shareholder, appears ready to ruin the company, Sylvie sees him as the devil. Confronting him, a man rumored to be a merciless businessman, Sylvie becomes even more convinced that he’s the devil himself because of his ability to stop a woman’s heart just by looking at her. Desperately enchanted and determined to protect her family at the same time, she must struggle to fight her instincts.

In the era of the Industrial Revolution, Rebecca, a girl from a London orphanage in England, steals the fate of an heiress to save her life from the bottom.

Hiromi is suddenly reunited with her high school boyfriend—at a professional match-making service! But their reunion isn't a sweet one, because he doesn't seem to remember Hiromi at all. In fact, he starts making wild accusations that make her question all her memories from back then. This sharp-tongued stranger is like an entirely different person from the guy she remembers! Is this a match doomed to fail?

"Congratulations, Host. You've completed the S-rank mission 'Kill the Bloody Queen Rina.' Max, the captain of the guards, has reached max affection level. Charm stats are fully maxed out..." The sudden electronic voice in my ear should have made me happy. Except for one problem—I am Rina. After dying and waking up five years in the past, Rina now knows the truth: her loyal guard, her gentle fiancé, and even her tsundere younger brother will soon betray her, falling for that Host instead. This time? Rina’s decided to dust off her hands—and stay far away.

Lady Eleanor, daughter of an earl, is scorned as “a plain woman” by her fiancé, Caius, at a royal victory celebration — and to make matters worse, he suddenly announces the annulment of their engagement. Though consumed by grief, Eleanor resolves to face forward. However, at another party, she unexpectedly meets Caius again. There, both he and his new fiancée, Annabella, cruelly hurl more heartless words at her, as if to twist the knife. Just then — to shield her — the war hero known as the “God of War,” Fels, strides in with his long, beautiful silver hair gleaming brilliantly.

Narumi Kiriyama: your average office worker, getting on in her mid-20's and falling into the rush of people around her getting married and doing life, and finding herself at a matchmaking party. She's spent a long time not really being able to find the right guy, and catches herself with thoughts like, "If only I could experience more romance..." However, because of that jerk from high school, Narumi's never been able to get over her frustration and grievances with the idea of romance. Right as she's thinking that the matchmaking parting isn't going to go anywhere, a superstud by the name of Wataoka reaches out to her. One thing leads to the next and after some quality time together she realizes that she wants to get to know him better! However, just as things seem to be settling into place, it turns out that Wataoka has something of a secret he's been hiding...!

Within the back alleys fusing retro and modern aesthetics, Chief, the cat in charge of the Tourist Information Center guides feline tourists to the actual shops best known for their respective cats.

Amelia was born unwanted. As an illegitimate daughter of a noble house, she spent her days starving—surviving on weeds plucked from the garden. Mocked as the “Filthy Lady” in high society, shunned by her family, and stripped of her dignity… she never expected anything from the world. Until one day, a marriage proposal arrives. Her fiancé? None other than Duke Logan—the infamous “Brutal Duke” feared by all. Why her? What does he want? And can a girl who’s only ever known cruelty… survive a love that feels just as dangerous?

Nao, a first-year university student, is quietly enjoying her campus life. The school is buzzing with talk about her handsome classmate and model, "Sho," but she assumes such a glamorous world has nothing to do with her plain self. However, to her surprise, her crybaby and clumsy childhood friend turns out to be "Sho"! Not only that, but they suddenly start living together in secret from everyone?! A love story between two people who can't be honest with their feelings begins to unfold after their reunion.

The last thing i saw before everything got dark was the light from the explosion which debris had hit me, when i woke up i found myself in a tight space with no Light. When i tried to move everything around me started to break apart and a bright light flashed in my eyes followed by two big shadows. Dragons… two dragons were standing before me staring at me, in the panic i tried to get away but to my surprise i had no longer hands nor feet.

BACK WITH A VENGEANCE Former crown princess Reinhardt Lincke withers away from the grief of losing her father…until she suddenly finds herself fifteen years in the past at his funeral! Gifted with a second chance, she doesn’t hesitate to stab Prince Michel Allanketh—her betrothed and the man who sent her father away to his death. But before she can seek proper retribution, she is banished to the cold and isolated domain of Luden. Though her situation is dire, not all is lost as she’s saved by a wild boy—one she recognizes as a future war hero and Michel’s very own “mad dog.” Meeting this pup may be the key to Reinhardt’s revenge…that is, if she can tame him!

Former immortal tale falls for a mortal monster

Edith is a lonely girl with no family, treated cruelly by her step-parents and stepsister. One day, a marriage proposal comes for her stepsister from the prestigious Grandvelle Count’s family—specifically their eldest son, Lionel. But the engagement has a hidden condition… and suddenly, Edith is chosen to take her sister’s place as the bride. Her fiancé has only one year left to live. What begins as a substitute engagement slowly turns into a heartfelt romance—can true love create a miracle in the face of fate?

The last descendant of a villainous family, that brought the empire to the brink of destruction, Evelyn Revelbritt. Despised by the empire's citizens, annually being the most voted figure who should disappear ASAP, she lives an agonising and exhausting life! However, a golden opportunity to change her life has finally arrived. "What? The Ellerheim fiefdom, accompanied by the tile of Grand Duke, has been put up for auction?!" Evelyn made up her mind, "I will win this. Even if I have to die... I will take it!" However, there are specific requirements for the auction. First of all, being from a noble family. Second, having judicial authority under the Holy Temple. Third, must be recognised by the royal family after making great contributions. These are only extended to family members and spouses. "In that case, the solution is simple." Employing a physically healthy, unmarried man who meets the bidding qualifications as the husband, and entering a contract marriage! Can the empire's most despised woman really hire such a husband? Of course, by offering the highest salary in the industry and generous benefits, not to mention a divorce neatly arranged for after winning the auction. Make sure to secure a substantial alimony! With this, a couple of talented people should appear, right? We warmly welcome your applications! But this was all Evelyn's misjudgment. ...More applicants rushed in than she expected.

It’s time he finally sees me for the woman I’ve become. Kirrily is a young actress. When her late brother’s best friend, Ryan, needs help at his company, she jumps at the opportunity to help the first man she ever fell in love with and winds up living with him, too. He may be twelve years older than her, but that doesn’t mean he has to treat her like a little kid anymore! All grown up now, Kirrily sees her chance to show Ryan just how charming she’s become. She’ll have him swooning for her in no time! But even without her trying, Ryan’s already well aware that she’s become a beautiful bombshell, and fifteen years of repressed sexual desire is finally bubbling to the surface during their long visit. Will she finally have a chance with her first love?

Spirits and magic are everywhere in the streets of Edinburgh – if only you dare to see it! Dive into this heartfelt manga about a witch and her apprentice as they try to find their place in a world that hates their very existence. The last in a long line of Witches of the Black Wood, Marie Blackwood lives a quiet life in Edinburgh – away from the scrutiny of the Church. But when the Church thrusts 13-year-old Theo into her hands for safekeeping, Marie suddenly gains the responsibility not just of taking care of a teenager – but protecting the world, and Theo himself, from the amazing power that lives inside of him.

Businessman Jarrett travels to Canada in order to secure the purchase of a business. There he meets his newly married friend and his wife, and agrees to join them for dinner. He is introduced to a former model, Abbie. Jarrett falls in love at first sight, but her suspicious behavior leads him to assume she is a high-class escort. But her true identity is even more surprising!

“O devil of my Ducommun ancestors— please stop this marriage...!” The twin sister—Giovinetta Valdemar, or Lady Devil herself, branded as such after her husband’s heart was ripped out on their wedding night. The twin brother—Johannes Valdemar, the exalted hero and shining sun of House Valdemar. Torn from Johannes by their mother as children, Giovinetta can only glimpse her unrestricted brother through the single window in the room where she’s kept under lock and key. So when Giovinetta is next betrothed to a much older nobleman, the fear of yet another cage drives her to make a desperate plea for help to the devil of Ducommun—a wish that is answered by transforming Johannes into a devil himself! Will this creature be her salvation or lead them both down a treacherous and forbidden path?

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"I always just worried about what could have been, and I'm already this age!" That isn't how it's supposed to go, but somehow I'm already thirty-ish! That's how it is for Rinko. It's six years until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and she's been thinking about marriage but... Note: Nominated for the 9th Manga Taisho Award and the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2016.

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Shoko has turned 30 and she has finally given up on finding a marriage partner. Recently having completed a year long contract, she wants to explore the freedom her lack of relationship and job obligations afford her and books a trip to Seoul, Korea. Unencumbered, she wants to visit the Korean BBQ restaurants alone and drink to celebrate her "graduation from marriage seeking activities."Not quite supportive is her sister, one who is already married to a good-looking, high earning man, who thinks Shoko should do the responsible thing and give marriage hunting a shot again. But Shoko cannot be deterred.But life has a strange way of turning things around. On her trip to Seoul, Shoko makes a surprising discovery, and an unexpected connection...This is a collaborative project between Higashimura Akiko and NAVER webtoon, which may be the first of its kind, at least involving such a luminary figure in manga. It is being released in Korean and Japanese, but not quite simul-release. Korean is about 20 chapters ahead.

Earth is destroyed, and the sole survivor is the immortal being Seul Yun. After losing the only person she ever cared about, she is set out to seek revenge on the one behind it all – the emperor Horson. However, Seul finds herself lost in a strange world called Hetra. There, she must learn to harness her new abilities and fight against a new type of evil. Will Seul be able to hunt down the emperor and carry out her revenge?

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Amidst the power struggles within Yuseon Airlines, assistant manager Yoo Hye-won is forced to take on the role of a spy. Growing up in a harsh environment, Hye-won was able to complete her education thanks to Yuseon Airlines' scholarship program, eventually securing a job at the prestigious corporation. One day, Ha Ji-seok, the company's vice president, tells her it's time to repay the company's kindness. He assigns her to secretly monitor his cousin, Ha Tae-beom, the executive director, and report his every move—turning her into an unwilling corporate spy. However, Tae-beom, fully aware that Hye-won is working for Ji-seok, deliberately keeps her by his side, making a show of tormenting her. But things don't go as planned. What started as a mere job takes an unexpected turn as the two find themselves slowly drawn to each other… Less...

Lucienne, a sharp-tongued marquis’s daughter, and Jade, the perfect but insufferable son of a duke, can’t stand each other. But one night, Lucienne dreams of a future where their child becomes the savior who prevents an imperial invasion. To protect the kingdom, she decides to do the unthinkable—propose they have a child together. When she finally asks, Jade doesn't hesitate: “Prepare yourself,” he says, and pushes her down!?

Audisa Yang, a student with a perfect image, falls in love with his classmate, Vadia. However, Vadia's cold attitude becomes a hindrance for him. Audisa's close friends, often referred to as the IJO LUMUT trio, are not idle and are ready to help Audisa win his love in 99 ways. Will his efforts succeed?

Haruka Usami is a 24 year old office worker with an honest and hard-working attitude. Her boss, Tsukasa Ogami, is a serious man with eyes like a wolf. She's beginning to feel fed up with her boss's strictness, when she has to continue working after her ex-boyfriend has left her with a horrible loan to pay off! While working another job as a mascot character, she runs into her boss by chance! "I want to help my staff to work and grow together. There's someone in our office who does so much for us..." She gets to hear her boss's true thoughts!? It turns out her serious boss is a softy who's no good with talking to people. Now that she knows, she can't help but find him adorable. Now Haruka has to figure out how to express these feelings to him! What will happen in this odd office love story??

Taxi driver Chae-ah once saw her acquaintance from the church, Park Yoon-soo, walking through the city streets with a girl, but she could not even think that this would lead to the burying of evidence of murder, persecution, and a complete change in her daily lifestyle.

You're from a different world. And yet I can't help but be attracted to you… Elana is taken aback by her new neighbor, Niko Radcliffe. He’s a count from a small European country and a playboy and ruthless businessman, not to mention dangerously attractive. He's from a completely different social class than Elana, and she’s happy to keep her distance. However, he startles her with an unexpected request. He wants Elana, a certified librarian, to help him organize the old documents in his mansion. She's interested in the job, but…then she'll have to see him all the time!

Jeongseo and Songju have been each other's solace since childhood—best friends and first loves bound by an unspoken promise. After losing her mother, Jeongseo’s life takes a darker turn when her father remarries. She is forced to live under the same roof as her cold stepmother Mira and jealous stepsister Yuri, who resent and abuse her at every turn. While Songju, the son of a powerful conglomerate chairman, cherishes Jeongseo with genuine love, Yuri becomes obsessed with him, determined to tear them apart no matter the cost. As their bond deepens, so does the malice surrounding them. In a world where jealousy festers and cruelty is masked by elegance, Jeongseo and Songju’s innocent love stands fragile—threatened by the very people meant to be family. Their story begins with warmth, but fate seems poised to lead them into tragedy.

A woman who entered the entertainment world for the sake of her younger sibling falls victim to corrupt powers. Upon learning the truth about his sister’s identity, Siwoo enters the entertainment world himself to uncover the mystery behind her death.

A scandalous text meant for an ex-boyfriend mistakenly lands Seohae in hot water with her handsome, cold boss. His ultimatum — a contract marriage for his dying grandmother. Caught between office friction and unexpected family warmth, she navigates a bewildering path toward an unforeseen love.

There is an old rumor about cats in the ancient capital of Kamakurathat if you go to the "Bakeneko Club" somewhere in Kamakura, you will find a cat that has disappeared. Today, too, people wander into the "Kamakura BAKEneko Club" where Maya and Gakuto work, relying on this rumor.(Source: Be Love, translated via DeepL)*Note: Adapted from the author's oneshot that was published in Be Love 1/22 issue on December 1, 2021. Serialization started in Be Love 7/22 issue on June 1, 2022.*

Born during the sunrise-an auspicious beginning-the Azumas' newborn son is named Hikaru, which means "light". But during one play date, his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children. In the alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale, a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her child's autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together. This is a story that resonates not only for those whose families have been affected by autism, but also for all past, present, and future parents.