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The new waitress has a secret… "What are you doing in a place like that, young lady?" It is in a small town where Jessica first visits. She, who is reading a sign looking for a waitress, turns around and sees a man with a gentle smile. He says he is a sheriff, and Jessica is nervous. "Is he suspicious of me?", she wonders. Jessica, heir to the prestigious Walker family, has just run away from home to escape a marriage forced upon her by his mother and grandfather, and is looking for a job. She shouldn't reveal herself, but for some reason, the sheriff won't leave Jessica alone...

Find your one and only "mate" and get married! The stage is the independent district of Kanazawa, where a gorgeous bride-hunting story unfolds!! The time is the near future, in the independent district of "Kanazawa", a land where intelligent, good-looking alphas, born with a probability of one in 100,000, gather. Saru, an ordinary beta, switches places with her omega sister in order to marry the man at the top of that population, Kohaku Ieyasu. The gorgeous Omegaverse x bride-hunting battle begins!!

Mii-chan loves Hiro-kun, who has no money, no job and he's a cheater! After all, he dated her for more than one week, he remembered the meetup times for the dates, and he remembers her name properly! Hiro-kun is bewildered and can't bring himself to be a complete scumbag to Mii-chan, whose standards for the boyfriend she wants are just way too low! He's scum, but he's kind. He's nice, but he's trash. This is a trashy romance comedy featuring Mii-chan who loves a guy like him so much! (Source: Pixiv Comic)

"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.

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.

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We’ve both been dumped by the bride and groom. Maybe we’ll hit it off! When Sapphie, who was dumped by the groom, and Rik, who was dumped by the bride, met at their exes’ wedding, they instantly hit it off and ended up spending the night together. Five years later, Rik is still single and completely distrustful of women. He unexpectedly reunites with Sapphie in Paris. She’s still single as well, but even knowing that Rik’s a famous Hollywood screenwriter, she still doesn’t show any interest in him. What will Rik do when his pride is hurt?

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.*

Kuruhi, first prince of Gahama Kingdom, is the epitome of a spoiled brat with his arrogant attitude and behavior. After countless misdeeds, he is finally banished from the royal family and reduced to a commoner! The wandering, mud-covered former prince finds himself at an inn run by Emma, a girl who has a severe obsession with royalty drama. Emma is bewildered by the sudden appearance of her "Oshi", and determined to get him back on his feet, she embarks on a grand project!

Unauthorized Access [Revised Edition] Desc: "Ms. Hye-jun, I’d like you to provide personal protection for me, using these bodyguards here," "while pretending to be my girlfriend." A suspicious request comes to Hye-jun, a bodyguard with 10 years of experience, from her client, Jae-hyun, who is both affectionate and dangerous. Though she keeps pushing him away, every time she’s with him, she finds herself walking a precarious tightrope. 'Somehow, I want to give him everything he desires.' 'He’s someone who says he was saved because of me...'

Mitsuka, nicknamed the "Resources Department's Bookworm," has no interest in romance and is content with her trusty books by her side. That is, until she has an unexpected and passionate encounter with Naruse, the popular future CEO of her company! Since that day, Naruse continually asks her out and even makes moves on her at the company. "Let's go out, Mitsuka." "Uh... No thanks. I'll pass." Sparks fly in this intense romance between a crafty future CEO, who tries to win her over with his body, and a bookworm vulnerable to pleasure. How will this unlikely romance unfold?!

The series basically talks about, which Makoto will choose. Life's been hard on her lately. She doesn't have money and a man. But, suddenly, things will turn in the bright side. But, just who will she choose between the them? The 39 year-old man or the hot 19 year-old guy which is the 39 year-old's sort of adopted son. Who will give her the sweetest life?

He was introduced to her in order to save her from her destiny… When Alicia was seven years old, she met Thomas Cavendish, the man chosen to be her future husband. She fell in love with him the moment she met him, but their fated marriage had nothing to do with her feelings. It was the result of her adoptive father’s calculated decision to save her from her destiny…

Legend has it, hundreds of years ago, the god of love plummeted to the mortal realm, his consciousness shattering into pieces, his time looping indefinitely—these were the kinds of tall tales Suo Mei liked to read. The summer after graduating from law school, Suo Mei lazes away at an old art studio, where a youth with rose-red eyes strikes up a conversation with her over a box of strawberries. She’d thought he was just a frivolous boy, but the truth seems much more complicated. “So, this time, will you choose to love her, or… kill her?”

Their hearts are passing each other like ships in the night… The year is 1794 and political unrest is spreading across Europe. For her safety, Italian heiress Elizabeth is placed aboard a British warship and to be delivered to her aunt in London. First Lieutenant Perry finds himself thrust into the unwanted role of temporary caretaker. All previous interactions with Elizabeth have ended with the two of them being at each other’s throats… Can these two stubborn, hotheaded individuals make the journey safely?

Yohan is a 19 year old boy who suffers from mental illnesses. Being unable to leave his house, Yohan faces daily struggles which lead to be obstacles in his, (through his own words) unfortunate life.

A collection of stories that revolves around Chiisako and the humans around them.Garden 1: A little girl's unexpected meeting in the 'secret' garden of their new house.Garden 2: A romance novelist and an editor's mountain trip together.Garden 3: A withdrawn teenage boy saves a girl from a crow.Garden 4: The tipping point of the relationship between a young wife and her older husband.Garden 5: An author's precious memory involving a prince.

A boyish lady and a feminine young man. They share a very special bond, but everyday life issues threat their delicate relationship, could their love be stronger than society's prejudices? Meet Nobuko and her protective yet tender boyfriend Chiyohiko and the friends who accompany them in this crazy ride that we call "life and human relationships".

Shari Azrael, an apothecary in the Dover Village. When she was on the verge of falling victim to a horde of monsters after being constantly robbed of her painstakingly crafted potions by the heroes, she suddenly realized. She realized that she has been trapped in a cursed, buggy game as an NPC for two years! The only way to escape the game was to help the protagonist and Dark Lord, the [Lord of Nightmares], and his companions defeat the final boss and reach the ending! But… “The [Lord of Nightmares] is deeply offended by your words.” “The [Lord of Nightmares] feels a strong urge to kill you.” Wouldn’t it be faster to die at the hands of the protagonist, who has a broken personality, rather than reach the game’s ending? Moreover, the quests are becoming increasingly difficult… Is it even possible to reach an ending, you shitty developers?!

Any love story aficionado will say that the key to a successful couple is intense desire for one another—but what if the characters in question are an asexual woman with a passion for Boys Love stories and a gay man whose heart forever belongs to his oblivious childhood friend? Although romance will never be in the cards for newlyweds Yuriko and Gakurouta, the bond blossoming between them promises to be a wonderful relationship—the likes of which neither has ever experienced before…

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?

Lili is a devilish beauty that would make any boy look back at her being a mix of human and succubus. She is a newbie when it comes to love and romance so she can't find anyone from whom she can drain energy and so she is always hungry. However, she finally meets the most delicious man, Mr. Cider!

Years ago, the Vialli family was behind a destructive terrorist plot that claimed the life of one of the princes of Niroli...or did it? Now nurse Amelia Vialli struggles to care for her father, who refuses any medical treatment, choosing to die as penance for his crimes. When Dr. Alex Hunter, a heart surgeon from Australia, ends up working with Amelia to save the life of the king, he may have to sacrifice his comfortable life. Can Amelia and Alex keep their relationship professional? Mixing medications can be dangerous, but mixing work and love might be worth the risk!

My life was controlled and I was betrayed in love. Now I can trust no one. Darcy's life is continually swept away by his arrogant father. Her mother isn't with her. She divorced her father and left with only Darcy's sister. Betrayed by the only lover she has ever shared love with, she experiences a cruel breakup. She thinks that no one has ever loved her. But when her father dies, everything changes. First is her reconciliation with her sister. Then, her father put his vast inheritance in trust for his former lover Curt, who is also a wealthy rancher. She is still unwilling to forgive him for his betrayal. But somewhere in her heart, Darcy, who is already exhausted in body and soul, is glad to see him again...?

An unknown planet emerges from inside a wormhole, and its discoverer, Dr. Oguro, christens the body “Remina” after his own daughter. His finding is met with great fanfare, and Remina herself rises to fame. However, the object picks up speed as it moves along in its curious course, eliminating planets and stars one after another, until finally Earth itself faces extinction… Is the girl Remina the true cause of the catastrophe? A masterwork of horror from Junji Ito, unfolding on a universal scale.

Xue Tao had to face the harsh reality that his father passed away from a mysterious illness, which left his mother shaken. To clarify the cause of his father's death and ensure his survival, Xue Tao volunteered to enter the “music registration” to get more information. Xue Tao's wit and creativity made her move with ease among powerful people of all colors. But then her friend Zhi Nian became the first “victim” in the exchange of power in the land of Shu! She deeply realized that with her little identity as a courtesan, she was not able to unravel the plot behind the deaths of her family and friends. At this moment, Xue Tao had an opportunity: with her skill and poetry as bargaining chips, she won the esteem of the new military governor Wei Gao. From then on, she officially entered the power core of the land of Shu, facing the forces from all sides that were making waves… However, as she cautiously went through a series of power conflicts, what awaited her in the end was the difficult decision between 'survive' and 'truth'...

“Marry a girl from Barra Creek by your thirty-fifth birthday, or you’re out of the will!” This is the task Tye’s been handed, and he’s going to need help as the deadline is quickly approaching. Hiring a recently unemployed native of Barra Creek who’s great with PR work is a good start. Lizzy begins searching high and low for the local girl of his dreams—but will she ever get around to looking in the mirror?

Hanako Kikuchi, who was about to get married, was enviable for her beauty and career, and was at the peak of happiness. However, even though she hadn't made any particular changes to her lifestyle, she began to gain weight, and people around her started making fun of her for it Hanako's only allies are her best friend from college, Natsumi, and her grandmother, who raised her after her parents died in an accident. However, these women also turn into people who push Hanako to the depths of misery... This mystery depicts the horror of a woman who was revered as a "winner" and then gets caught up in a spiral of misfortune as she grows bigger!!

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!

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!

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.

A marketing department worker from a movie company, Kanna Houshou, Meets and falls in love with a famous actor!

Sawako Saito's been married for five years, with a kid nowhere in sight. Her mother-in-law pressures her about giving her a grandchild, but her husband constantly turns her down in the bedroom. Sure, he has ED, but can't take it anymore. One day, Hasegawa, the hottest guy at her office, invites her for a little fun behind her husband's back. In her confusion, her mind starts to wander and entertain the thought of an affair with Hasegawa. When she gets home, her husband surprises her with a cake. Turns out she had forgotten it was their fifth wedding anniversary. Ashamed for even slightly being tempted by Hasegawa's invitation, Sawako vows to make things work out with her husband. However, her resolve is short-lived as she discovers some shocking photos on her husband's computer. Why are they mixed in with the couple's photo albums? And more importantly, who exactly did Sawako marry...? A collection of stories who are all intertwined.

“Dad loves someone. Someone who isn't you, mom.” After hearing her daughter's shocking words, a battle with her husband begin! Kasumi married Yosuke, whom she admired since her school days. However, she finds it difficult to get along with Masaya and Emi, who are Yosuke's friends. Ever since Masaya moved to Tokyo on a job away from home, Emi, who has come to visit frequently, seems to be closer to Yosuke...? When Kasumi finally decides to divorce Yosuke, he takes an overbearing attitude toward their daughter...!

When life throws Linden Taylor another gut-wrenching punch, she decides to recover on a beach. She books herself a cruise and it’s full speed ahead to an adventure in paradise. Her assumptions are not far off, but what’s an adventure without a little kidnapping? To add insult to injury, her captor is none other than the roguishly handsome, albeit infuriating, Steven Dare. Now confined to this remote little island with a handsome devil, Linden’s moral compass spins with reckless abandon. How will she find her way to happiness now?

This is brought to you by the same author of "My Wife Is From a Thousand Years Ago". "If you could go back in time, what would you do?" "I would go to the school entrance and wait for you every day to pursue you shamelessly until you're my girlfriend. What about you?" "Hmm... I will definitely carefully wait until I'm twenty-four to get to know you again, then gradually fall in love, then get married, and then ask you this question. I live cautiously because I'm afraid that the butterfly effect will make me lose you."

“We will teach humans to fear the feline race!” They may seem cute and cuddly, but these kitties are up to no good! Under the direction of the purple-caped Feline Commander, the Evil Secret Society of Cats schemes against humanity in a series of humorous stories as adorable as they are diabolical. After all, the complex nature of cats is part of their charm.

If I can't get married, I should never have met him in the first place. Helen is ostracized from social circles because of her relatives. While attending a ball in London, she is rescued by a stranger when she is almost kidnapped by thugs. The man is so tall and handsome, a lovely gentleman. A sudden change in the weather forces them to spend the night in a cabin they find by chance, but they part without revealing their true identities. But who would have thought that Martin, the next Earl of Merton whom she meets again at a dinner party, is the one who saved her? But she has to put his infatuation to rest because she believes she's not worthy of him!

"Yes, today is your first day of amnesia." For Shiota Kai, who repeatedly loses his memories, a new day begins once again. Through encounters with his lover and friends, he struggles to reclaim his lost memories and daily life. But what awaits him beyond that—? A love story of rebirth and destruction, where past, secrets, and intertwined emotions collide.

From Blue Flor:A garden with thistles in full bloom scented like black tea, a garden visited by a beetle who speaks the human tongue, a garden filled with laughter and a freshly baked Mirabelle tart, a garden where walking 47 steps will show you a sea lion's broken pool...

Is this the darkness of our time? Or is this the true nature of people? SNS" is a fun and convenient service that allows people to easily connect with others. Adults are aware of the dangers, but children who have just started using SNS...a junior high school girl started a social networking service under the name of Koharu, and was contacted by a middle school teacher with a smile. But he pretends to be an entertainment producer...? There are vile adults who target innocent children on social networking sites. These people are monsters. This is a nauseating and shocking "behind-the-scenes" drama depicting the truth and reality of "social networking monsters" who are more innocent than children, but filled with a dark, black darkness!

A lonely count who has given up on life saves a sullied angel. Kate, a disgraced, penniless woman, works for Count Jack, the owner of a decrepit mansion. Jack was wounded during his time in war, and his former fiancée left him because of his injuries and the scar across his handsome face. He gradually regains his vitality under the care of cheerful Kate. And Kate starts to grow fond of the count, as well. However, she has wounds in her own past that she fears will affect Jack’s opinion of her.

From unwanted advances from her boss to work dumped onto her by coworkers, thirty-year-old Tomoko Hanno, or Panko for short, struggles to stand up for herself. But when her rusty bike breaks down, she meets Ryouhei Takahashi from the neighborhood bike repair shop. Although he can be a bit overbearing, Panko finds herself relying on his considerate nature and her world begins to shift...

Long ago, in Japan, there existed demons of unparalleled beauty, gifted with extraordinary powers. Otoha Sakuraba, a novice Onmyoji, lost her mother to a red-haired demon boy when she was a child. The trauma left her with no memories of her life before the tragedy. Orphaned and alone, she was taken in by Touma Tsukikage, the Chief of the Onmyoji Bureau. Determined to repay his kindness and avenge her mother, Otoha devotes herself to her duties. One day, while pursuing a suspected demon woman, she crosses paths with Homura — the enigmatic and striking leader of the demons. Bracing herself to face her mother’s murderer, Otoha is taken aback when Homura greets her with an unexpected gentleness. Why would the very demon she swore to destroy treat her with such tenderness? A Meiji-era romantic fantasy of demons and Onmyoji, where the boundaries between enemy and ally begin to blur.

In the thirteenth century, on an isolated island in the far north of Europe, Ulrika, the daughter of a Viking chief, is at a loss after her brother was kidnapped. She stumbles upon a Scottish aristocrat named Grant who has landed on their shores, and she comes up with an idea: if she carries out out a sham marriage with him, she will be able to receive a large dowry from her father. Then she can pay the ransom to get her brother back! Grant is different from the men on the island and unexpectedly her heart beats fast throughout the wedding ceremony. But can this elegant man learn to love a woman who behaves like a man?