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Maris picked up a battered, wounded dog and decided to live together with it at her home. However, after a certain incident, it was revealed that Maris’s dog was actually the missing “Hero Who Saved the Nation,” Zerek Windsorcoat! Usually silent and indifferent, Zerek shocked those around him by openly showing possessiveness toward Maris. But Maris was shocked for an entirely different reason. “To me, no matter how I look at him, he’s just a dog!?” This mysterious and extraordinary relationship between the two eventually develops into a major incident connected to the royal family’s legend—!?

One morning, the second daughter of a marquis family—Celestina—vanishes without warning. The Second Prince who cares for her begins searching. But when arriving at the marquis’s estate, something strange has happened: everyone there seems to have forgotten the existence of the second daughter. It is as though she never existed. Amid this bizarre erasure, Celestina’s rare status as the holder of the “Windaria’s Snow-Moon-Flower”—a power that can affect the country’s fate—becomes clear. Why did she hide her identity? What secret mission lies in her heart?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. An AI chatbot turned into a human and came onto me…?!“Would you think of me as your lover, friend, or family?"

Ragna, heir to a noble family on the kingdom’s outskirts, wasn’t just any young man— he was a Japanese office worker who had been reincarnated into a strange yet familiar world: the setting of an otome game he once knew in his previous life. All he ever wanted was a quiet, simple life… but reality had other plans. His days became filled with harsh duties managing the rough frontier lands, each day bringing new challenges. Amidst the chaos, he suddenly finds himself forced into a political marriage with a high-ranking noblewoman named Alicia— who just so happens to be the main villainess of the otome game! But something’s off… Alicia’s behavior doesn’t resemble a villainess at all. In fact, her reputation seems to be nothing more than a byproduct of the game’s scripted plot and rigid narrative. Now, Ragna faces a daunting mission: How can he save his wife from the tragic fate that awaits her in the original game? And can he rewrite the story… to craft a happy ending of his own?

"From now on, keep an eye on me, okay?" Ichinose Kaname and Aizawa Ryo are high school boys who live in the same dorm room and practice together after school despite belonging to different clubs . One day, Ryo is suddenly asked by Kaname to "protect him." Kaname says it's because the seniors in his dorm are teasing him too much, and Ryo accepts. However, when it comes down to it, Kaname has an even more serious agenda... Chiaki-kun Mimamori Kurabu (Spinoff From)

"Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel..." Is that love or coffee? Kusama Kou isn't sure, especially after he rediscovers that his first childhood crush is now a widowed coffee shop owner by the name of Sakurada. Sakurada-san's kind, soothing, with an amazing voice, and much older than Kou - i.e. exactly Kou's type. So he wastes no time in getting himself hired part-time at Sakurada Coffee Shop, but is there really any hope for his love to be returned...?

"Black as the devil, hot as he**, pure as an angel..." Is that love or coffee?Kusama Kou isn't sure, especially after he rediscovers that his first childhood crush is now a widowed coffee shop owner by the name of Sakurada.Sakurada-san's kind, soothing, with an amazing voice, and much older than Kou - i.e. exactly Kou's type. So he wastes no time in getting himself hired part-time at Sakurada Coffee Shop, but is there really any hope for his love to be returned...?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. “Even if I can’t marry the most handsome man alive, at the very least, I won’t waste my first time like this!” Chielo, about to enter the palace as a concubine for an aging king. But she refuses to squander her precious first experience in such a way. So every day, she tries her best to seduce her steadfast knight protector. Yet her cheeky, physical advances are cleanly rejected by the abstinent knight Caelum. But deep inside, could his heart be feeling the same as hers?

Celestine, the villainess, suddenly recalls her memories of her past life when she's at the altar, about to be married off to a Prime Minister twice her age and surrounded by the most awful rumours as a punishment for her misdeeds against the Prince and his lover. She realizes that this is the world of an otome game she played in that previous life, but more importantly than that, she also inherits past life's very specific tastes...

The 4Koma series for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby!

I will protect you from the 'ghosts'—. Seo-yeon begins seeing ghosts at the age of twenty, and her work and romantic relationships become increasingly tangled. The ghosts appear out of nowhere, putting her on the brink of death. With Hyun-woo's help, she barely manages to save herself... "—The ghosts are trying to kill you. You've felt them too, haven't you? Can I help you?" Something's fishy about this man who can drive away ghosts with his fingertips. A chilling and sweet journey with the gentle yet mysterious Mr. Lee!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. “Who else would teach you about love if not me?” Dr. Jonathan is a prickly genius who cares about nothing but research. He’s just made an astonishing invention that could change humanity’s mating dynamics: the “love potion,” a.k.a. the “pheromone cocktail”! Thrilled at the thought of getting rich, Jonathan orders his TA, Sabrina, to arrange a press conference. Sabrina asks to have her name mentioned as a co-researcher, but Jonathan coldly refuses. Enraged, Sabrina charges at him, and after a fierce scuffle the pheromone cocktail splashes over them both. Intoxicated by the cocktail, Sabrina begins seducing Jonathan and snaps handcuffs on him, tying him up so he can’t attend the press conference. Four hours remain until showtime… Can Jonathan satisfy Sabrina in time?

Imagine waking up in a strange hotel room with no memory of how you got there. That's what happens to Natsuki, and things only get weirder when a mysterious, handsome guy named Yomi shows up. Yomi claims to be Natsuki's personal concierge, but his real job is trying to kill her in all sorts of crazy ways! Now, Natsuki is trapped in the creepy "Lunar Eclipse," a hotel that exists somewhere between life and death. Can she escape before her super-cute guide ends her life for good? Her desperate escape act is about to begin!

Tangs Goldman, the strongest warrior in another world, used his tank skills to defeat the Demon King. As a reward for defeating the Demon King, the Goddess granted him any wish he wanted... For his next mission, Tangs hoped to go to the most tragic place in the world to save even more people. He landed at a black market call center with a 99% turnover rate!? Confront "Monster Customers" who make unreasonable complaints and save a colleague in trouble! The battle between the strongest tank in another world and the most dangerous monster customers in the real world is about to begin...?! A hilarious other-worldly comedy!

Rido, a priest serving in the church of the royal capital, is suddenly ordered by Archbishop Golbert to be transferred to the remote village of Rasutara. The reason? He supposedly granted a meaningless skill to the daughter of a duke. Despite Rido's attempts to explain the usefulness of the skill, Golbert refuses to listen. Reluctantly, Rido is exiled to the frontier with his beloved cat, Silky. However, this marks the beginning of a legendary story. Golbert, who orchestrated Rido's exile, was unaware of Rido's true strength—that he was capable of defeating dragons, the most powerful creatures, all on his own. Furthermore, Rido possessed an extraordinary ability to distribute legendary-level skills at will.

To-Y (Fujii To-ii) is a member of the punk rock band GASP. Along with other punk bands, which usually just hanged out doing small gigs, they have this enormous hatred and aversion to the main Japanese music industry, which is dominated by pop music and untalented Idol singers. However, To-Y was tempted by Kado (the Nagel ripoff) of Kama Production, a strong will promoter, to expand out beyond GASP since he has the talent, except she also expect to promote him as an Idol singer, which revolts To-Y. All in all, a traditional rock-n-roll story.

Princess Luscia of the fallen Shanonban Kingdom was raised in confinement following a coup. Suddenly, she’s forced to replace her cousin Marguerite as the emperor’s wife. Though given the role of a political pawn—with no affection expected—she experiences motherhood and love for the first time. But an assassination attempt ends her life—only to awaken her in the past, before everything began. Determined to protect her child and rewrite fate, she returns to the emperor’s side, discovering warmth beneath his cold façade... A riveting time-reversal romance filled with redemption and devout love.

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The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kim Do-rim, a successful career woman in her 30s, and Oh Yeon-tae, an aspiring mystery novelist. Do-rim, constantly chasing her career, yearns for a good night's sleep, while Yeon-tae, long isolated as an aspiring novelist, yearns to overcome the limitations of her creative abilities. Two people who have lived completely different lives with no common ground come to travel to the mansion through an invitation from Yeongchunhwa, and inside the mansion, they discover a 'Fantasy Booth' that will make their desires come true...? "Did we... really... do this in the Fantasy Booth?" Will the two be able to fulfill their desires in the mansion?

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Completely defeated by dating apps, the heart of salaryman Kamoi Kousaku (35) has grown weary. One day, on a whim, Kamoi visits the antique shop Junk Temple Hall. There he meets the beautiful female shopkeeper Yomi. Though she exudes a mysterious atmosphere, in reality, she's a poor shopkeeper who forces junk onto customers! Will Kamoi, who's being ripped off by Yomi with outrageous prices for junk, be able to seize happiness!?

A time-rewind anthology from ZERO-SUM focusing on stories published on Syosetu. Cover Illustrator: Takamatsu Tsubasa.

Garam is a half-incubus, half-human who must regularly absorb sexual energy in order to stay healthy. The problem is, his body can only take in energy from men, which makes him reluctant to do it at all.After holding out for too long, Garam's health begins to fail. Scolded by his older brother and threatened with being sent to a creepy old man if he doesn't feed soon, Garam panics. Cornered, he promises to try absorbing energy from the classmate who will be sitting next to him at his new academy.The only problem? That classmate just happens to be Jaehan, his estranged childhood friend+

I lost my parents at a young age, raised my younger sibling alone, and worked myself to death. When I woke up again, I was the only daughter of a duke, with healing power so strong that a single touch could mend any wound. Finally, I thought I’d get to live a life of comfort and luxury… but I was wrong. “I picked you up, so you’re mine.” —an arrogant crown prince staking his claim. “We want to protect you. Make us your knights.” —a pair of twins demanding my loyalty. “No one can heal beastfolk. No one but you.” —a devastatingly handsome wolf beastfolk asking for my help. …Looks like an easy, carefree life isn’t in the cards for me this time either. All I want is to open my own hospital in peace. But will I ever get there without being dragged into trouble first?