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[The Male Lead who is abandoned by the female lead is pitiful, so I raised him into the perfect Dark-Haired Northern Duke. But now, he’s obsessed with me!] “Once upon a time, there lived a dark-haired Duke in the North. The dark-haired Northern Duke always took baths with cold water, and no matter how cold it got, he never wore outer garments. During tea time, he only drank cold water.” “Minelli, who is the dark-haired Northern Duke?” “The dark-haired Northern Duke is…” Who else could it be? It’s who you’re going to grow up to be. I thought I had died in a car accident, but instead, I was reborn as the playmate of the Northern Duke’s heir. But this poor thing is always sickly and in ill health, and destined to have his love, the princess, taken away by another man. "In that case, I’ll help him become the perfect Dark-Haired Northern Duke and achieve love!" That was my plan, but… Why is our Setsu so cute and sweet? Can I really succeed? “I’m only kind to you.”

A wide variety of bad luck has long burdened Asahi Suzuma, a bearer of great misfortune. Then one day, a piece of his laundry blown away by the wind is picked up by a gorgeous young man named Elle. Delivering the laundry back to Asahi, Elle informs him that he's being possessed by something wicked... Elle goes on to explain that it's his job to cleanse such things, and takes Asahi in his arms, touching him in unexpected places...! What kind of "cleansing" is this? If anything, it seems like a convenient excuse for Elle to do what he wants, but Asahi can't pull away from his skillful caress. Asahi finds himself melting, as Elle plunges deep, deep into his depths...!!

One day, you suddenly become sex partners with your childhood friend of 13 years?! Taehwon's pants were pulled down by mistake at a university get-together. The whole university is in chaos after the huge and magnificent appearance (?) of Taehwon's 'third leg'. He seeks the help of his childhood friend, Jaekyung, to get over his social anxiety through a 'special' relationship. During their relationship, Jaekyung realizes that her childhood friend may not truly be who she thinks he is.

One day, you suddenly become sex partners with your childhood friend of 13 years?! Taehwon's pants were pulled down by mistake at a university get-together. The whole university is in chaos after the huge and magnificent appearance (?) of Taehwon's 'third leg'. He seeks the help of his childhood friend, Jaekyung, to get over his social anxiety through a 'special' relationship. During their relationship, Jaekyung realizes that her childhood friend may not truly be who she thinks he is.

Adachi's popular with the ladies, and the fact he's a little dumb makes him even more charming. He's constantly bragging about his conquests. "I can pick up any girl I want!" Just when his ego's getting the better of him, someone challenges him to pick up a guy. Strangely excited at the prospect, Adachi begins to put the moves on his co-worker, Sera, who's rumored to be gay. Undeterred by his cold demeanor, Adachi instead finds himself imagining Sera writhing in pleasure at his advances. However, one day... "Wait, why am I on the bottom!? What is going on here!??" A battle of hearts between the calm-and-collected co-worker, and the former-nerd-turned-playboy!

Once upon a time, a girl was abused by her family, who wanted to steal her diamond tears. One day, a prince appeared to save her and whisk her away to a happy ending. But why was I reborn as the evil sister?! I need to escape this miserable house... but how can I leave my poor sister behind in this hellhole? Instead of waiting for the prince, I’ll bring her to him myself. Then maybe just maybe we can both find our happily ever after.

Akari, who has possessed the stepmother of her favorite character, is delighted to witness her beloved character's adorable childhood up close. However, she realizes that she is actually the one responsible for the dark fate of her beloved character's stepmother, Elena. Determined to prevent her favorite character from falling into darkness and to make her happy, Akari faces numerous challenges as the misdeeds of the previous Elena fall upon her. Will she be able to make her favorite character happy?

Four months into our marriage, I started to feel suspicious about his constant outings. He’d leave every day at dawn and return late at night. Curious, I quietly looked into it, But my husband was simply working hard and coming home. Nothing seemed out of place. It was a contract marriage anyway, and we’d agreed not to interfere in each other’s personal lives... Then why do I sometimes feel something off about him? “The Emperor still hasn’t gotten married.” “That’s a serious problem.” “I just wish he’d hurry up and abandon me and marry someone else...” My contract husband was Dale, a mercenary who knew my situation well. I had hired him for a 364-day contract marriage, to break off the engagement with the Emperor. Unlike the original Emperor from the novel, Dale was pure, innocent, and kind. If I were to get married for real, it should be with a man like him, I began to think. And then a problem arose. The day finally came when I had to return to the Duke’s household. But determined to return to Dale’s side no matter what, I gave him a firm reminder. “Don’t open the door for strangers, even if I’m not home.” “Okay.” “And don’t lend money to anyone, even if they're someone close.” “I’ll remember that.” “And don’t cry just because you miss me.” Ah... I don’t want to leave Dale. But I had no choice but to return to the Duke’s house, dragging my feet all the way. “Your Majesty, the teleportation circle is ready.” “Let’s go.” Without knowing what was happening behind me...

Did I become the sexual partner of the guy who has been my friend for 13 years?! On the day of the class reunion, Taewon's pants were accidentally pulled down in front of Jayeong. The whole university was turned upside down by his magnificent and large size, and Taewon starts a relationship with Jayeong to heal his “trauma.” Since they had been friends for so long, Jayeong thought she knew Taewon better than anyone else. But the bitterness of losing her childhood friend was momentary. Is that the Taewon I used to know? ---Stop... Bastard! Having sex started as a misunderstanding (?) How will the relationship between the two develop? She starts a relationship with her friend because of an “obscene” moment!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Series Order: Kurui Naku no wa Boku no Ban(Takaba x Karasuma Story) Kurui Naku no wa Boku no Ban ;?(Utou x Sasabe Story) Kurui Naku no wa Boku no Ban :Re(Takaba x Karasuma Story)

[from Mangaupdates] About a kindhearted detective in his 40s who is loved by all but constantly bickers with his sharp-tongued, much younger colleague. A sudden matchmaking proposal for the detective takes their contentious relationship into something deeper.

A transfer student desperately searching for someone to connect with catches the attention of a mysterious boy covered in bandages, thinking he might finally be able to build a friendship for the first time since his tragic accident.

Determined to escape her boring rural island life, Sheryl works hard every day to earn money. One day, she comes across a mysterious “stone”—from which a mermaid-like creature is seemingly born(?). Hoping she might be able to sell the creature for money, she gets her hopes up... But from that day on, for some reason, she keeps having steamy dreams with a mysterious man—over and over again.

Its a bromance. From the author of Picked up a delinquent today.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plara Dyne is a noble young lady who dreams of a fairytale romance. At a party, she happens to meet Ion and discovers he's not human — but instantly falls for his looks, which match her ideal type, and boldly asks him to date her. However, Ion responds instead with, "Let's get married," and takes her back to his mansion. Caught off guard, Plara ends up spending the night with Ion — and while she begins to enjoy it, something about him reminds her of a young dragon she once saved in the past…?!

A very shy office worker is forced to live in a shared house due to monetary reasons, she quickly falls in love with her roommate and has to manage her feelings while she also tries to overcome her timid nature.

"A slave who knows something only nobles would know... Just what is this one's identity?" Liliette, who was the empress of the great Pardina Empire, died by the hand of her beloved and possessed the body of a slave girl approximately 17 years in the past timeline. Rather than live in pain, Liliette provokes nobles to die and collapses. When she wakes up after some time, the person who comes into her sight is her greatest enemy in her past life, “Slarth Bentiac.” In both her past and present lives, she ends up living as this capable man's slave... This man, he subtly takes care of me and treats me well...? In response, Liliette decides to use the information she knows for the sake of the empire to make Slarth the king, and she also vows to take revenge on her beloved who killed her in her past life, 'Clyde'.

The day I decided to give up ballet, the passion of my life, The beautiful Duke Enrico Michele approached, whispering like a devil, and made a cunning proposition. “Just dance for me. Like a living doll. In return, I’ll tell you the truth about your deceased parents.” With his mysterious sponsorship came his enticing offer. “Don’t you want to know the truth?” And so began the secret and dangerous "meetings" with Duke Michele.

“In your next life, I hope you’re born a good person and live in peace.” The three-year mourning period for her husband had come to an end. No one ever imagined that his wife, Baek Riyoungso—pure as a white magnolia— could actually be the one who wielded the knife. Just as she turned away after saying her final goodbye— an unbelievable voice echoed through the air. “Even that simple hemp robe suits you well, my lady.” A man who had claimed her every single night, a ruthless man feared for his cruelty— Her husband, Hwa Banya—thought to be long dead—had returned. “So tell me, my lady… whose funeral did you hold, exactly?” How could someone who died come back to life? …Could he still remember that moment of betrayal before he died? Before she even had time to unravel the mystery, an entirely unexpected mission falls upon the couple’s shoulders. “The only person in this world who believes I can change… is you, my lady.” Hard to believe, but my husband has truly changed. “My lady… Until my dying breath, I intend to make you mine, and mine alone.” …Well, except for one small detail.

"I'm not a queen!" In the midst of a revolution, Adele, a prostitute, was about to be executed. She looked exactly like Queen Celestine, who had caused chaos in the country, and was made to be her substitute. However, the moment the blade of the guillotine fell, Adele regressed back to five years ago. "If this continues, I'll be killed again!" Adele tried to flee the country, but she was hit by the carriage of Laurent, the queen's fiancé, and was mistaken for the queen and taken back to the royal palace. Will Adele be able to play the role of queen to change her fate of execution?

The Kageuras are a family of hermit ninjas. But when an old family friend shows up and throws them out of their home, they find themselves lost in modern society, having to fight off the goons of the man that threw them out of their original home.

Olivia is a "child of sin" born when her mother, a saint, was defiled by the king of the Kingdom of Karman. She was exploited as a royal slave by her half-sister, Princess Isabella, and endured daily abuse. One day, Olivia is ordered by King Conrad to use her powers as a saint to assassinate the Archduke Alexis, feared as the "Ice Lion." Olivia is given secret orders to marry into the Principality of Blau, but Alexis, contrary to his fearsome nickname, showers Olivia with sweet love. Although Olivia is confused and distressed, she is drawn to the kind-hearted Alexis. What will become of this political marriage between the clumsy "Ice Lion" and the "child of sin" who harbors a secret...?

“We'll kill all vampires. Sharing our own fallen "blood" as a weapon...!!” Arbitration Knights travel around the world to protect peace. Rinslet, a girl who has just become a regular knight, meets Yuri, a vampire girl with cool silver hair and crimson eyes. Rinslet learns that she is an abomination who kills her own kind by manipulating the power of blood armor, which materializes blood into swords, bows and arrows. She becomes Yuri's kin in exchange for her life, and her goal is...?