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Anthology of four oneshots created between 1979 and 1983 by Masami Kurumada and his assistants for Shonen Jump's annual Reader's Award competition.

"Good morning, this is the holy sword that the hero helped me the other day." Allen, a young man who has been dumped by her because of his mediocrity, interferes with the future hero who is trying to pull out the legendary holy sword with drunken momentum. The next day he came home to find a sword with limbs that called himself a holy sword! . "I have prepared a thank you gift, this is a fresh demon king that I just defeated this morning." The "Holy Sword", which is said to have been spared from being pulled out by an inexperienced hero, brings only tondemonai things in return. "It's good to thank you, so please go home!" Ordinary people everywhere are trapped in the name of repaying the favor of the Holy Sword, which is in the midst of its rebellious period. The holy sword in the middle of the rebellious period an ordinary protagonist sends a bizarre and extraordinary one! Thank you for the annoying return! ? Slow Life Gag Comedy

--- Yuria is the elder daughter of the Braxton Marquis family, and she has one younger sister, Nia. Ever since Nia was born, Yuria had lived oppressed by her parents, who doted only on her younger sister. Nia grew up completely spoiled and twisted, constantly showing off to Yuria the men she went through one after another. Yuria had no interest in her sister’s boyfriends or bragging, but for some reason, the name of one young count had always stayed in her memory. Without ever meeting him, by the time she passed twenty, Yuria’s life began to change dramatically when she happened to attend a party as her sister’s stand-in—and met that young count, Jeremy Owen. ---

“I can’t die… not yet!” Lily, a princess who was broken off by the crown prince at a ball, is attacked by someone and loses her life… but she suddenly finds herself back the day before the ball! With the help of a mysterious man named Sieg, Lily fights desperately to change her fate. They get caught up in a certain incident and, just as they uncover the truth, both of them lose their lives――only to find themselves back the day before the ball again!? The battle of Lily and Sieg to end the cycle of repeating deaths is about to begin!

Aire, a working-class girl with a special eye for aesthetics, earns her daily living by working as a postal courier. While searching for a certain item, she attends an auction held at a noble’s mansion—where she instantly spots that forgeries have been mixed in with the auction items! This discovery draws the attention of Bartlute, the young head of a marquis family who runs the auction, and his associates— and before she knows it, Aire finds herself caught up in their affairs…!?

Tori and Rory are two struggling actors.😭😭 They are so broke that their poor state of living has become a source of comedy (primarily my laughing source when I can't sleep). Tori is a lesbian who seems aloof and disconnected from this world at times. She's teasing, bold, and a bit cold. She keeps to herself when it comes to her frustrating past. Rory is an aromantic-asexual who likes his environment clean... though, none of that is possible because of Tori and their broke asses. He's very understanding of other people's emotions and doesn't like being treated like a pushover. If you've read this far (lol) thanks so much. I am will never forget this-- I'll keep it in my memories and move forward towards making greater comics. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!! All you need to do is just start 🩷🩷

“Soa… I will definitely find you.” Habaek, the water god who rules the Water Kingdom, descends to the human world to find Soa—the reincarnation of his bride, the woman he loves most in the world, his one and only bride. Yoon Soa, an ordinary 18-year-old high school girl living in South Korea, suddenly has a man named Habaek appear before her claiming to be a water god and insisting she is his bride. She’s never even had a boyfriend, let alone marriage—and now she’s supposedly a married woman and mother of three daughters?! After meeting Habaek, Soa’s ordinary life begins to change drastically.

After being kidnapped by King Adil, Sereila becomes his fiancée. The more she is attracted to him, the more she is frustrated... In the mean time, an elegant nobleman approaches her!? A royal love story between an aggressive young king and a captive princess!!

Once every hundred years, an imperial election is held to avert a ruinous future. Many candidates for the throne make a pledge to the Saint and compete for the throne. Despite being a descendant of the first Saint, Silvia, the eldest daughter of the Holy Duchy of Bernia, is oppressed by her family and the people because she lacks magical powers. However, on the night of the Saint's birthday, for some reason, the Holy Eye resides within her, even though she should not be qualified to be a saint. "I'll be an experimental subject!" Silvia secretly runs away from home, desperately running for her life, and at that moment, she has a fateful encounter...!? The highly popular novel from Orange Bunko has been made into a long-awaited comic!

Charlotte, the guild’s No.1 most-requested maid, suddenly remembers that this world is actually the setting of a novel she read in her past life! To dote on the adorable twin prince and princess—no, to protect her precious family, she boldly storms the marquis’s household!? “If you have any problems at all, just leave it to the maid!” A fast-paced, overpowered maid fantasy where devotion knows no limits!

Tamao Kashiwagi, 27, isn't very popular with other people. She lost her parents when she was a child, and ever since her relatives started being rude to her, she's had a hard time talking to others. One day, she meets a boy named Umi, whose in the same situation as her.

Princess Eleanor is appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the prestigious Holy Dragon Knight Order. However, because she assumes the position without any notable achievements, she is met with criticism from those around her. As most of the many knight members withdraw from the order, Adolphus, known by the epithet [Ice Sword], steps forward to serve as her adjutant. He kneels before Eleanor and swears his loyalty—.

Little Red Riding Hood, a hunter, runs into The Big Bad Wolf inside the forest. Except... it turns out he's a hot young man and she brings him home to her grandma...? NOTE: The author won't be updating until Feb. 1st, 2026.

Terrorism, natural disasters, apparitions, and monstersthis world was fast approaching its final destruction. To prevent the collapse of humanity, an organization called the [World Doomsday Clock Tower] was formed. Its newest agents? A heavy-duty otaku, Gekkou Itsukushima, and Mei Irumina, a streamer of the "fanservice" variety. A battle of extraordinary powers to rescue the world from the apocalypse begins now!

元・施設育ちの夜空には、憧れの義兄・紫桜がいる。 高級ホテルの御曹司で、なんでも完璧にこなし、惜しみない愛情を注いでくれる彼への恋心は日々募るばかりなのに、超がつくブラコンで夜空を溺愛する紫桜からは、熱烈なハグや、キスを仕掛けられたりと毎日ドキドキしっぱなし。 照れ隠しで、そっけない態度をとっていたけれど、ある日、真剣な表情の紫桜から「愛される覚悟を決めて」と告白を受けた夜空は――――。

Yokoi is your average college student with a slightly unusual job. After class he tends to a food stall in a hard to reach park. His food is hearty and cheap, but he doesn't have a liquor license. One night while working his booth, an unusual customer walks in. Sakuma has a tail and wings and is extremely thirsty. Yokoi offers a meal, but that isn't enough to satiate Sakuma. So when Sakuma offers Yokoi a treat, the college student's life starts to long for something different also...

Clair is a kind-hearted, serious girl who grew up in the care of a noble family after being orphaned. Despite her kindness and hard work—especially taking care of young children in the household—she’s constantly treated coldly by her stepmother and stepsister. One day, her stepsister Adelna forces her into high society where Clair’s efforts are scooped up by others and she’s publicly humiliated. As she is left alone and in tears, she’s approached by Farloc, the heir of the Hawk household (a powerful lord’s family). His unexpected words begin to change Clair’s fate… and a new chapter in her life—where she’s both protected and possibly drawn into a complicated relationship—begins.

19th century France - Paris. Cline, a girl who "looks like she's from the moon", is 14 years old and has no dreams or ambitions, and doesn't even know what she wants to do. When she arrives in Tokyo, she meets an old gentleman who offers her a "work experience job", but...? A young girl's journey into the world of work begins.

🌙 Manga Summary Sky is a clumsy, kind-hearted high school girl who always feels out of place in her own world. No matter how hard she tries, she ends up embarrassing herself, slowly believing she’s invisible to everyone around her. One ordinary school day, a new physics teacher named Uko joins her class, marking the start of subtle changes Sky can’t explain—strange moments, unexplained comfort, and the feeling that she’s not truly alone. When Sky is at her lowest, crying in a quiet corner of the school, she meets a mysterious boy who appears out of nowhere. He listens. He understands. And somehow, he knows things about her he shouldn’t. As Sky grows closer to him, she slowly uncovers the truth: the boy is not alive. He is a soul tied to this world after a tragic accident, lingering between life and death with unfinished emotions. What begins as comfort turns into love—pure, fragile, and impossible. Sky must face the pain of loving someone she cannot keep, and the courage it takes to help a soul move on, even if it means breaking her own heart. This is a story about loneliness, healing, and the quiet connections that change us forever— a love story between a living girl and a soul who found her when she was falling apart.

Lavinia was framed by her beloved father and labeled a villainous young lady. To raise funds for her revenge, she chose Hotel Alheim, a converted Demon King's castle. She tried to seduce the handsome young general manager, Ruudbert, a descendant of the Demon King, and seize management rights, but her attempt failed quickly.However, Lavinia, who aims to rise to power, uses her "knowledge of evil" to solve the problems of guests one after another. A tale of ambition and humanity unfolds at the Demon King's hotel!

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A duke’s daughter with nowhere to belong, Lillistera has been abused by both her family and her fiancé. In the midst of her painful, suffocating days, she meets a kind young man in the academy library who introduces himself as the son of a baron. Through their encounters, Lillistera manages to hold together her heart on the verge of breaking. However, during the academy’s Harvest Festival, Lillistera is falsely accused and publicly condemned before a crowd. Regretting her own helplessness and drifting into thoughts of the afterlife, she is suddenly caught in a violent gust of wind, where a gigantic beast appears, along with the young man from the library. The true identity of the gentle youth is revealed to be none other than Albert, the next emperor of a neighboring kingdom…? “From today on, this is where you belong.”

Yukito Yano, who lost his parents in an accident, unexpectedly finds himself working as a butler for the Ninomiya household. To his surprise, the young mistress of the house is none other than an 11-year-old genius girl named Alice! Even more shocking—Alice’s “job” is that of a detective! As Yukito serves his mistress, he too becomes entangled in the many mysterious cases that surround her… A manga adaptation of the beloved Aoitori Bunko novel series!