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The first official "Sasayaku You ni Koi o Utau'" comic anthology is here! Talented authors with unique styles tell stories that begin with a crush at first sight. [Participating Authors] COVER: Aono Nachi. ILLUSTRATIONS: Yosuke Kaneda, Miman.

"Don't worry. I’m definitely a man." After inheriting a 1-billion-yen ring from her grandmother, Melissa hires a bodyguard to protect herself—but the one who shows up is a male maid! Dressed in a maid uniform over his muscular frame, Arthur flawlessly handles housework while effortlessly beating down anyone who dares go after the ring. At first, Melissa is bewildered by his eccentric behavior, but as they spend time together, her guarded heart slowly begins to open... Living under one roof with a dangerous maid, her life is about to get way too exciting!

The wealthy man confronts her with a loveless marriage that’s like a punishment… After her father’s death, the family’s confectionery company is struggling, and Kate begins working at a nightclub to make ends meet. However, she freezes when she sees a familiar face among the customers. Nikos… Why here of all places! Three years ago, Kate fell in love with and got engaged to a man she had met on a trip to Greece, but they had a bad break up because her mother disapproved of the marriage. He has become one of the wealthiest businessmen in Greece, but… The next day, Nikos comes to Kate and says, “You will marry me. If you don’t agree, I’ll take over your company.”

Are the feelings I have for my brother-in-law…a sin? Katy receives a startling confession from her late sister's husband, Adam. He’s planning to use the frozen eggs her sister left behind to have a baby, so Katy offers to be his surrogate. She doesn’t want Adam to be the only one making decisions for this unborn child. Especially after her wealthy and handsome brother-in-law had separated her sister from her family in the past. Katy feels confident in her decision…until she succumbs to her brother-in-law's charms…

An unaware, beloved mobster is very active in the world of RPGs! With his natural talents, he becomes irresistible to potential heroines! An unpredictable and unexpected fantasy in which a NPC changes the world! The Royal Academy of the Kingdom of Ezelbytes is the largest academy in the kingdom. The Royal Academy of the Ezelbite Kingdom, the largest school in the kingdom, is home to princes, duchesses, sons of powerful men, and other people with prestigious titles. At first glance, Rey appears to be a fast-paced young man who cares little about success or social mobility. But in fact he is the "strongest NPC" with the blessing of a powerful spirit and charisma! He attracts the attention of the prince, the prince's fiancee, saints, and others, and even finds himself in a harem! Rei meets various people, leading to his destiny changing often. unaware that this world itself is an RPG "Real Fantasy". A boy with no desire for success and no self-awareness changes the world! An unpredictable and unexpected fantasy begins!

Kohane Yuzuhara is a 17-year-old high-school student who doesn’t have any interest in makeup. When her mom whisks her away on a sudden move back to Tokyo, though, Kohane gets called ugly on her first day at her new school by her hot classmate Iori Yashima. Iori’s a rich boy whose family owns Yashima Cosmetics, and he can do makeup like a pro. Kohane’s had it with Iori’s massive ego until, one day, he transforms her by doing her makeup. Could Kohane be starting to develop an interest in cosmetics?

From Lovesick Alley: Once a delicate teenage romance between a boy and a girl, who shared all of their firsts. But then they broke up and the boy moved to Tokyo. Years later, the girl goes to college in Tokyo where she reunites with her ex-boyfriend, who somehow changed into a different person?! However, there's still this certain spark between them.

Sumika is a high school girl without a family. She is taken in by Shoumei, who is a teacher at a prestigious all-girls high school. He declares to her, "I'll be the one to teach you.

A young duke proposes a one-year contract marriage to Claire, the eldest daughter of a poor marquis family. Though surprised, she accepts and becomes a duchessonly to face bullying from the staff. But Claire, used to hardship from her own family, stands strong, solves problems, and slowly wins people over. As the duke watches her perseverance, he begins to fall for her. A slow-burn romance blooms from a fake marriage.

Ouga Vellet, the eldest son of the infamous corrupt lordly Vellet family, is a reincarnator. Having been taken advantage of due to his kindness in his past life, he now revels in the life of a mischievous villainous heir. From then on, Ouga spared no compromise, pushing the limits of "tyranny" to achieve his ambitions. "Wow, Ouga-sama, you're amazing!" ...Just for "arrogant behavior," his reputation seems to soar without his control? The curtain rises on a life of misconceptions and misconceived saintliness!

was reincarnated as Luke Wizalia Gilbert, a hated villainous noble who, due to his overwhelming talent, would eventually be defeated by the protagonist in a "serves you right" moment.The only way to avoid this disastrous end is "hard work"!!By defying fate, Luke gradually captivates the beautiful and talented daughters of prestigious families, and even attracts shadowy figures with hidden powers who were never meant to be involved, as well as the heroine who was supposed to side with the protagonistA story where "hard work" twists the plot in unexpected ways, featuring a villain's reincarnation and an unbeatable fantasy!!

A teenage boy returns to his remote home island from the mainland. While people stopped wearing masks there, on the island the rules to wear masks outside at all times are still surprisingly strict. Could the reason be something different than corona?

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Revenge will be 'divine punishment'!!" - Everything changes after Koharu, a college student, gets recommended an app called "TEN×" by a friend. The app enables users to exchange points for money by clearing orders that arrive at random. If the directive is not achieved, X's will accumulate and you will be "forced to withdraw." However, the orders that Koharu receives are unusual... such as "players must have sex with each other"...!? And after she sees a player accumulate 10 X's right before her eyes, Koharu feels she has witnessed the true end of the game... -- A twisted app that delivers intense suspense with crime and punishment is here!

As friendships blossom in the valley, could something more happen? Maybe a deeper feeling will grow? Some think the friendly and kind Sam might catch the farmer's eye.

Rosaria, a talented young woman skilled in crafting magical tools, was chosen by royal decree to marry Crown Prince Wilbert—an acknowledgment of her abilities and her quiet devotion to the kingdom and its people. But despite everything she gave, all she received was neglect. One day, her husband told her coldly: “I have no intention of ever loving you.” Thus passed six years of a cold, emotionless marriage, during which she became known as “the wife no one loved.” But when Wilbert’s mistress became pregnant, Rosaria’s role ended abruptly—she was heartlessly cast aside through divorce. Yet, the divorce wasn’t a curse—it was the freedom she had long been waiting for. With a gentle smile and a heart as light as a feather, Rosaria decided to start over—accompanied by her faithful head servant, Aris, who had supported her in silence for all those years. At his suggestion, they journeyed together to his homeland, a place she had only read about in old books: The Kingdom of Dragons—Lacteus. In this land, where dragons take human form and believe in the sacred bond of soulmates—one person destined to be your eternal partner— Rosaria discovers that Aris, the quiet companion by her side, is not only a powerful dragon… but may be her true fated mate. Yet behind his warm gaze lie secrets still hidden. From a discarded wife to a free woman in a kingdom of myths, this is the story of a woman’s rise from rejection to a love more powerful than she ever dreamed of.

Awakened by a radiant light, Luciole realized he’d been asleep for a long, long time. Stretching to the horizon before him lay an abandoned world. Whatever life had once taken root here was long gone, leaving Luciole all alone—except for Claude. Now, with a self-proclaimed 500-year-old archmage for his only companion, Luciole will set off on a journey to discover how alone the two truly are

Princess Beatrice was deeply traumatized when she discovered her fiancé in bed with another woman. Determined to move on, she decides to attend a ball at her academy in hopes of finding a man who desires her. There, she meets the handsome Prince Franz, a new transfer student. Prince Franz is eager to shed his reputation for promiscuity, while Princess Beatrice is desperate for his affection. Will these two royals manage to find their way into each other’s arms?

Deep in the gorgeous Missouri countryside stands the Hotel Crosby, run by former lawyer Elissa. Having lost her parents at a young age, protecting her two sisters and their quaint hotel is everything to Elissa. However, those peaceful days come to an end with the arrival of a man gripping the deed to the land. Sporting jet black hair and an assertive demeanor, he tells Elissa she has until next Spring to vacate the premises so he can build a golf course on the land. The hotel means the world to Elissa, and she's not about to let some man destroy her happiness without a fight.

Prequel to Tokko. "Tokkou" is the nickname of the Special Public Safety Department in the Second Division of the Special Tactical Police Force Metropolitan Police Department. This special force was established to deal with acts of indiscriminate murder and terrorism, which occur frequently nowadays, as well as unusual crimes with unknown causes. This team is made up of specialists who work to apprehend strange creatures, or "freaks," known as "phantoms."

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The creator of “Vampire Knight” returns with a tale about a female ninja in modern Tokyo. --- When the master she has sworn to protect is killed, Mikage Kirio, a skilled ninja, travels to Japan to start a new, peaceful life for herself. But as soon as she arrives, she finds herself fighting to protect the life of Mahito Wakashimatsu, a man who is under attack by a band of ninja. From that time on, Mikage is drawn deeper into the machinations of his powerful family.

Zombie attack! Se** battle action in which the girls are attacked one after another by the monsters!

When work gets her down, overwhelmed office worker Chikage turns to her one and only pick-me-up: her favorite pop star, Satoi. She'd always admired her fave from afar as one of his countless fans, but who would have thought he was actually her neighbor?! And just what will happen when an unexpected series of mishaps leads to the two of them sharing a kiss...?

The main character, Drain, has only one unique skill. It is the forbidden ability to enslave.

Working retail is tough enough with regular human customers, but what about when they're owls, wolves, koalas... and a woolly mammoth? Welcome to the Hokkyoku Department Store, where new employee Akino's customers are talking animals–including extinct species! Just like any shopper, each has their own complicated request that Akino must strive to satisfy. From a wealthy laughing owl searching for the perfect present to delight his wife to a thespian sea mink attempting to find a gift for a long-awaited reunion with her father, Akino must learn to meet their needs, while also dealing with her challenging coworkers and elusive floor manager.

2038, Tokyo. Artificially intelligent robots known as androids have started production. Even smarter and more beautiful than regular people, they steadily replace humans in various roles. However, unlike America’s anti-android sentiments, in Japan the android idol Reina’s wild popularity seems to herald a bright future for androids. Though, amid this, android “deviants” begin to appear, rejecting their “duty” for free will and real emotions...This is the story of a revolution, with one human girl at its center.

Holy maidens protect the world from "Impurities," monsters born from negative emotions in people. Rena Retalie trains hard every day to become a holy maiden, but her powers are weak. She feels like a failure, and now that her training is completed, she's been dispatched to the boonies. Her family is so disappointed in her, they don't even care about her anymore... Rena feels all alone until one day, she meets the knight-to-be Yulie who's also at the bottom of his class. He volunteers to be her personal knight, saving her from having to team up with a total stranger. Both nervous and excited, the two head off on their journey, but things are harder than they thought they'd be...!! Keep reading for a fantasy that will show you that a tight bond between people might even change the fate of the world!!

This original climatepunk action series from the artist behind the Gate of Nightmares manga is made in Japan, but premieres in English! --- It’s the near future in Tokyo, and the average temperature is around 170 degrees. Humanity lives underground to escape the deadly heat, only seeing the surface through the eyes of remote-controlled robots called Re:Anima. Shinano and Kara are members of the Enforcement Bureau, policing surface crime and illegal Re:Anima mods. But Kara has a secret: He lives on the surface full-time, in his real body!

An intense suspense about a piano prodigy and her mother's murder by the industry's hottest talent, Hino Hiroko! A country town in Hokkaido. Ritsu is a junior high school student who lives in a house with a piano teacher, and Saya is a transfer student who attends the school. As the two grow closer through a piano competition, Saya tells Ritsu that she wants to kill her mother. Time passes, and ten years later. Ritsu is spending her busy days in the editorial department of a weekly magazine in Tokyo, when a body is found in her hometown in Hokkaido, causing a commotion. A memory of ten years ago and a ten year gap. As if ignoring the length of time, the story now begins to move forward.

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For years, Saint Evelyn has protected her country with her powerful healing magic, earning her the love of the people. But then, the first prince breaks off their engagement and strips her of her title, only to name her incompetent half sister as the new saint. Cast out from the only life she's ever known, Evelyn is forced to find her place in a world that suddenly feels all too vast. Fate smiles upon her when she stumbles upon a young boy from the streets who shows her a new path: making a living with her healing magic. The next thing she knows, she's earned her first commission—and a handsome count is proposing to her?! With discontent growing in the royal family over the prince's folly and adoring fans flocking to her side, Evelyn must navigate political intrigue, newly realized fame, and unexpected romance in the air. Now if only she would realize just how much everyone adores her!

"Doesn't that mean I'm taking your virginity again?"The start of the intensely arousing wedded life of the amnesiac (me) and my gal wife!?

Elzanes, the eldest daughter of the Crocus family in the Kingdom of Lobelia, frequents glamorous high society, so people call her a "wicked woman" who flaunts her money and power and has a cold personality. In place of her younger sister Liliel, who works for the peasants in contrast to her, Elzanes heads north alone to marry Lucaruen of the Amaryllis Empire, who calls himself the "Monster of the North". Lucaruen welcomes Elzanes when she arrives and treats her well, but as they talk about their marriage, they begin to understand each other's true intentions...

Casey, who grew up in an institution, was never in love, until… Casey, who grew up in an institution, is not good at socializing. Still, she has made a name for herself as an indie singer and thought she could survive on her own. She wants children, but she doesn't want a husband. Because Casey's mother was abandoned by her father, she thinks men are all the same. And yet, in the far outback of Australia, in the endless wilderness, Casey meets Troy, a rancher. He shares his water with her, and his heart is filled with kindness and strength. No matter how much Casey doesn't want to follow in her mother's footsteps, she can't stop herself from being attracted to him...

Souichirou's wife's wanted to retire to the countryside, but soon after they achieve this dream, she dies. So he won't be left alone, their pet cat Nii turns into a talking nekomata, a two-tailed yokai cat. Together they share a heartwarming slow life, cooking and eating delicious food surrounded by nature. Enjoy freshly baked bread, handmade jam, fluffy omelets, and seasonal vegetables with the members of this unusual household.

There’s never a dull moment when the life of a boys’ love fanboy turns into one! From encounters with cats to bookstore trips and every sweet moment in between, enjoy this anthology featuring stories exploring Sasaki’s and Miyano’s relationship together—including three original stories by series creator, Shou Harusono!

Is corporal punishment by teachers strictly prohibited under any circumstances!? Sakurai, a teacher, witnesses bullying in her class and unintentionally raises her hand against the main culprit student, unaware that a disastrous future awaits them because of their resentment...

The main character, who promised to get married when he turned 18, looked at his family and realized "marriage is hell," but it was already too late. His childhood friend has grown up into a super duper nutjob woman he can't escape from?!

Alice, a viscount's daughter, agrees to work as a live-in kitchen maid because it's her one way out of getting married! Unfortunately, her new life won't be as smooth sailing as she had hoped. Her assignment is the Fourth Paladin Order, which happens to be full of handsome men...her natural enemy! The reason for that? Well, in Alice's previous life, she had a handsome husband who betrayed her. He was nothing but a piece of trash without any other redeeming qualities. But as Alice fills the paladins' stomachs with her hearty Japanese dishes, they slowly begin opening up to her, revealing secrets they had hidden away, Perhaps her job won't be so unpleasant after all. Food, excitement, and wholesomeness all around!

Shin'ichiro Niihama works at a job he hates, for a company with no morals, under a boss who detests him. After years of corporate abuse, one day he collapses. He wakes, only to find―he's returned to his high school self! Reunited with his once lost mother, Shin'ichiro realizes he's leapt back in time. Given a second chance at high school, he vows to do things right this time. Most importantly, he must get close to the girl he always wished he knew better, Haruka Shijoin, to prevent the tragedy that awaits her!

When Rinka Shinonome, a new transfer student, arrives in high schooler Mitsunari Miyazawa’s class, he immediately falls for her and asks her out…only to be impaled by a grotesque monster! The next day, he awakens to find it was all a dream…or was it? As it turns out, he’s been reborn with the power of the Magus of Envy, and he’ll be fighting alongside Rinka from now on! Will he be able to master his new abilities and protect his little sister from the fiends that once claimed his life?

Ninni Spangcole and Noel Niihashi are Wing Bind agents, and they aren’t serving out of the goodness of their hearts—they want achievement points and cold, hard credit in their bank accounts. But instead of getting a prime assignment with lots of gold and glory, they get stuck with babysitting duty. Before they can get used to the boredom, Ninni and Noel find themselves on the run with a fugitive who’s like catnip for dragons. Will they manage to pull off a happy ending, or has their story just been cursed?

"The Unexpectedly You" is a heartwarming BL (Boys' Love) comic that follows the story of Dane and Zhane, two boys who fall in love with each other during their high school years. Their love is put to the test when Dane, who happens to be the lost prince, is set to leave for another country after graduation. Meanwhile, Zhane is also faced with the prospect of leaving. The comic beautifully portrays the challenges they face as they try to navigate their relationship amidst the uncertainty of their future. Despite their deep love for each other, they meet together but at the wrong time.

A young monster named Yaturi Noto isn't talented in any way at all! After failing in the human world as well, he decided to just go back home to the monster world.. only to find a down bad childhood friend and an insane new king.. to go home, he'd have to defeat this new king. oh wait. That new king.. is his brother? Wait what?

Naoto Suzuki, goes to work on the first train and returns home on the last train, repeating the same boring routine. One day before work, he ordered a breakfast set meal at a beef bowl restaurant in Kabukicho as usual, but he met a cheerful host who was on his way home. This is a morning routine story that depicts the 15 minutes of these two opposites overlap!

In the depths of Chinatown lies a curious pet shop. There, it's said you can find any animal you desire, no matter how fantastical…or dangerous. The city is plagued with strange accidents, and somehow, pets from that shop always seem to be involved. Detective Leon Orcot is determined to pin the blame on Count D, the shop's caretaker. But the beautiful man is just as enigmatic as his pets—and he certainly isn't talking.

Oosaki Rio just transferred to a new high school, and she's super excited to meet people who love Sanrio characters as much as she does! She quickly makes some new friends, all equally obsessed with the cute, colorful world of Sanrio. But among them, there's one guy who stands out and catches her eye, sparking a whole new kind of excitement!