ONE SHOT

Collection of Takemiya Jin's web-only oneshots, released on Rakuen: Le Paradis' website.All previous web extras are available as part of the Love & Piece series, published in Omoi no Kakera.

As soon as she arrives in Hong Kong, Tiffany is mugged, losing her wallet and her passport. She picks up some work at a bar in order to make enough money to pay for her first night in a hotel, where she meets a man named Rafiq. He's so mysterious it's as if he's from another world. Tiffany is instantly drawn to him, and they spend the night together. But the next morning Rafiq concludes that Tiffany was only interested in blackmailing him. Tiffany has never been so hurt by a rejection! Then, three months later, she must walk back into his life with the news that she's pregnant!

Diana, who has just been abandoned by her husband, leaves on a trip to find the birth mother she’s always wanted to know in order to heal her broken heart. She hears her mother is in a small village in the south of France, and she decides to stay there a while. She should be able to find her mother here, right? Diana is anxious. Then a strange man calls out to her?he’s a businessman and calls himself Comte Anton de Valois. He doesn’t seem like a bad person, but his overly friendly attitude gives her doubts. Does he have some kind of ulterior motive? He’s just too charming to refuse…

Meg and Jasmine planned to explore the kingdom of Niroli, but the pair have ended up washing dishes in a casino. Meg's out to find her brother Alex, but Jasmine has her eyes set on more lucrative men. When the owner of the casino offers Meg a better job, she declines... but can you ever truly turn away a prince. Maybe Meg should reconsider his offer, especially since refusing it could land her in jail!

"Yoda" is working as a housekeeper for a handsome father and son duo. One day, just as she finishes doing the groceries and arrives home, the handsome son comes from behind and assaults her. Then the handsome father takes her into his study and this time he passionately starts to caress her...! No way...I can't wear this backless apron...! This carrot is for eating but...! Take a look into the daily life of a housekeeper's wonderfully delectable reverse harem!

After Rosy’s great-aunt’s death, she stays with her distant relative. But she has to go to Oxford because of a misunderstanding that she’s in love with her second cousin. There, she meets a professor in a wheelchair who hires her as his assistant after knowing that she’s unemployed. His kind stare and calm voice relaxes her, and she tells him her innermost secrets. That’s when he presents her the most surprising idea: “I’ll pretend to be your boyfriend so that they know it’s a misunderstanding that you’re in love with your second cousin. Why don’t we live together to make us look more credible?”

[Batoto Scans] "I feel like showing off to others how cute my wife's panting is." Hikari is very loved by her husband, Shuuichi. Shuuichi always compliments Hikari, even about the smallest of changes. As a result, Hikari has become accustomed to her husband's endless doting. One day, while speaking to her friend, Hikari realizes that husbands like Shuuichi are rare, and finds out that she might have been taking him for granted. While it doesn't matter to Shuuichi, Hikari decides to express her gratitude by...? A story about how a shy wife conveys her gratitude to her beloved husband through sexual favors?! Do fall in love with this warm, sweet, and loving duo ♪

Her marriage of convenience is all too complicated! Sterling faces a big challenge when Rihad, the Sheikh of Bakri, confronts her. Knowing that Sterling is pregnant with his little brother, Rihad has no choice but to make the baby his new heir. So he takes Sterling to Bakri and even convinces her to marry him so the baby’s link to the royal family can’t be doubted. Sterling goes along with Rihad’s plans for her baby’s sake and does her best to behave like a suitably convincing wife, even going on a honeymoon with Rihad… She has no interest in status or fortune for herself, but she cannot deny her interest in Rihad! Little does he know that Sterling is keeping a very big secret!

There is a reason why Jane wears a ring on the ring finger of her left hand. Because of her good looks, she has had male coworkers going after her and, in the end, she was forced to resign. So she came up with a strategy to pretend to be married. Her best friend tries to stop her by asking "What are you going to when you meet your Mr. Right?" But she didn’t think true love would find her any time soon.... Jane joins a new company and lies about her marital status, and she falls in love with the CEO. She lies that she has a nice husband who looks like Tom Cruise, and now she cannot take her words back...!

Salim and Grace were once lovers. But when she was made to face the reality of her unworthiness of the crown prince of a desert kingdom, Grace left Salim without a word. Angry at her abrupt departure, Salim tracks her down. They survive a plane crash and find themselves washed up on a deserted island. The shock causes Grace to lose her memory. And yet, whenever Salim touches her, memories awaken within her. Under these extreme circumstances, Grace is forced to realize that she can't live without him.

Their relationship started when he stared at Hinata too much. Instead of being resentful and hateful towards Kageyama, Hinata falls in love with him and then he confessed to Kageyama.

The daughter of a prominent family. That was all that her mother valued in Abigail's existence. Raised like a caged bird, there was one time that she disobeyed her mother. That was when she fell in love with a poor boy, Grant, eight years ago and got pregnant. But the summer love ended in atrocity with his betrayal. Since, she has lived her life like a doll, but one day, she is offered a marriage proposal by a man who is connected to her mother. While considering it, Grant shows up after eight years! But hatred toward her spirals in his heart...

[Taken from ShoujoMagic] : A collection of Shinjo Mayu's earlier (and less smutty) short romance stories. 1) Bare the Heart (Kokoro wo Hadaka ni Shite). Mina is a high school freshman with a crush on her math teacher...who also happens to be her cousin Yukiya! Mina has always been very precious to Yukiya, and at times it seems like he can see straight through to her heart, but can he ever see her as a woman and not just his cute little cousin? How long can Mina's flirtations go unnoticed by Yukiya (or by the sadistic and lascivious chemistry teacher, for that matter)? 2) A Vampire at My Neck (Kubisuji ni Banpaia). Be careful when you go groping in the dark...you might just find a vampire! That's what happens to Hitomi. Now she's attracted to Kairi despite what he is. Or is it because of what he is? Kairi has a powerful charm...but is he too charming? Dangerously charming? 3) Hold Me, Melt Me (Dakishimete Tokashite) Ryou is a high school sprinter who's racing for a different kind of goal--his pretty track manager, Airi! He says he wants chocolate from her on Valentine's Day, but...is that a delicious metaphor for something sweeter? Whatever the case, it melts in the mouth! 4) Examine Me Gently (Yasashiku Mite ne). Sanae just had her appendix removed. But while she waits in post-op for her surgery wound to heal, she starts to develop another malady--love sickness! And her handsome new attending physician, Dr. Touya, is the cause! What can cure Sanae's ailment? ...A sponge bath, maybe? Omake: If you have ever wondered why Shinjo Mayu's female characters have such big breasts and why her heroines seem so young...then you must read this omake! It is a great insight into the mind of Shinjo Mayu!

Aoi Ebihara, an office worker in her first year, is exhausted from her new job. But then she meets a beautiful masseuse on the street...!

From Shoujo Addiction: High school student, Oikawa Miwa, has her first boyfriend! He is an older guy that works at an appliance store, but does he really love her or is she too young for him to take seriously? A collection of short stories. Contains: Nayameru Hime to Mayoeru Ouji Love Chain Zenbu Aishite Heisei Hakuba no Oujisama Sports Party Trouble Summer Smile Road

The summer of her 22nd year. That was the last time Princess Karina experienced freedom. She is about to have a political marriage for the sake of her royal family. Before she is forced to marry a man whom she does not love, she wishes to experience love. It seemed her wish might just come true. The tall and handsome Jack Santini comes to live in the estate as a bodyguard. Karina falls for the talented and charming Jack, and wishes, just once, that she could kiss the man she fell in love with for the first time...

Kirishima Eijirou x Bakugou Katsuki

Bethanne is a pilot, and she’s using her skills to deliver a plane to Sheikh Rashid in the Middle Eastern kingdom of Quishari and to find her dad, who went missing there three years ago. Unfortunately her other cargo, the sheikh’s bride-to-be, eloped and now she has to stand in for her. At least the sheikh will help her find her dad, right? But even though she knows it’s all an act, she can’t help but be attracted to the fiery sheikh…

Louisa comes to this beautiful Greek island to visit the grave of her son. On the summer of her seventeenth year, she'd been there as a tourist, where she fell in love with rich and powerful noble Andreas, conceived his child and then married him. But their marriage ended abruptly after only two years with the death of their son. Now, Louisa shakes off the bad memories and steps off the ferry onto the island, only to be shocked: Why is Andreas here, when she was told he would be away? She hasn't spoken to her husband even once in five years, and she finds a maddening mixture of hatred and love for him stirring in her heart.

Ajax Kouros has been trained and groomed to inherit the Holt business empire?on the condition that he marry into the family. Though Leah had always admired Ajax from afar, it was her beautiful older sister he chose to marry. Leah resigned herself to her fate and sealed her feelings away...until her older sister left her husband-to-be at the altar for her family's business rival!

Wish #1—Nothing. Megan likes her life just as it is—predictable and safe. Wish #2—No, really. Nothing! Who is this mysterious guy who keeps trying to make her make wishes, anyway? Wish #3—Well, he's kind of cute. And he is willing to make her wishes come true—if only Megan will let him.

The guy next door is not only sexy, but he saved me from a really dangerous situation... Now I don't know if my heart is beating so fast because I was almost hurt, or maybe it's because...

Lee despairs that she’ll never meet the right man, since she seems to have a knack for dating all the wrong men. But maybe she doesn’t need to meet Mr. Right—maybe she’s already met him. Trevor has been her best friend since their college days, and Lee thinks he could be her perfect partner. But she’ll need more than a best friend—she’ll need sexual chemistry, too! To see if it could work, Lee proposes that she and Trevor become friends with benefits. He resists the idea at first, but eventually he caves and sleeps with her. Are these two friends the perfect match, or have they staked their friendship on a fleeting dream?

Tsubaki- a girl who has the ability to communicate with spirits tries to help a ghost, Kaede, find his rest. What could be his "regret" for lingering around her? A short story extracted from Sora's complication of oneshots, "Senken Shounen Syndrome".

Aimee was about to be sold by her father. Fearing she will become a plaything for some repulsive nobleman, she runs away, escaping from London to Yorkshire. With a job as a governess, she has a fleeting dream of a steady life. But her new employer, Earl Bowdon, wants to make Aimee his mistress! Driven to despair, Aimee flees once again. What will become of her?

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When flight attendant Lucy met the Mardivinian prince Guido on a flight, they became casual lovers. After a year, Guido invites her to his nephew's baptism in his home kingdom. Because of their differences in station, Lucy has been forcing herself to keep the relationship as shallow as possible, so as not to burden the prince, and his invitation surprises her. Does he actually love her? But when they arrive in Mardivino, Lucy learns his true motives!

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When Princess Galila of the Kingdom of Khalia is summoned to her brother's office, she is shocked to see who's there. It's the man who had kindly comforted her the night before, leaving her with a precious kiss. Her delight in seeing him again is short-lived, though. He is Sheikh Karim of Zyria and he's there to ask for her hand in marriage. It all feels too sudden, but there's a secret held by the royal family

Cara Chandler-Harris is the lead dress designer and owner of Cara Chandler-Harris Designs, an up-and-coming wedding dress company. She was supposed to get married to Keith "Missle" Mitchell, but when a life-altering tragedy struck the week of their wedding, he left her to recover by herself. Now, years later, he's a successful consultant, dedicating his life to his job. The two come into close contact again via a bridal expo at a property he is renovating. While the two work together to make the bridal expo at his resort a success, Mother Nature decides to toss a tropical storm their way! Stuck elevators and couples spa tests... Are these two destined to restart their romance, or is it all just part of the job?

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Julia has a problem: her best friend Lucy’s husband, Nick, keeps trying to sleep with her. She can’t give him a piece of her mind because Lucy might end up hurt as a result. This time, he’s pulled her into an empty room at a party. But just then, Silas interrupts them. Julia can’t stand Silas, who is the son of an earl and chairman of an arts foundation. He has the temerity to ask Julia is she’s interested in Nick! Following her angry denial, Silas makes a Julia a proposition: she should pretend to be in a relationship with Silas to rid herself of Nick’s unwanted advances!

Gina Leighton is liked by all of her coworkers, but it's the love of her boss, Harry Breedon, that she craves more than anything. The unrequited love has driven her to move away to England, but Harry has decided to drive her to dinner before she goes. A box of puppies on the side of the road may sideline their plans for the night but bring their lives crashing together in unexpected ways. Will Harry realize he's the one who droveGina away before it's too late?

I was bought for a million dollars to be a bride… But I can’t hold my feelings back! Aimee dreams of becoming a designer at a small downtown studio when one day she receives a surprise visit from Mrs. Tremont, a celebrity even within upper society. She comes with a proposal: marriage to her son Colin for the unbelievable sum of a million dollars. While the details remain murky, Aimee is invited to an extravagant gala. There she comes face-to-face with Colin, whose eyes are as mysterious as midnight and overflowing with charm. His words, however, do little to hide an agenda… With all the alarm bells going off in her head, what will Aimee do?

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Rachel Holt has lived her life in the service of her family, taking care to live up to her father's standards. Her fiance, Ajax, is an earnest man who learned business management from her father. And after they marry, he's slated to take over the family business. Despite it being a loveless marriage, Rachel has no reason to object. That is...until she meets Alex on the island where she is spending her last days as a single woman. They fall for each other instantly and spend a passionate night together. But the following morning, she makes a shocking discovery. Alex's motive is to seek revenge against Ajax!

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Abby is dreaming of marrying a cowboy to maintain her ranch when she impulsively shares a passionate night with Leo. He's the CEO of Golden Spurs whom she happened to meet at a bar. The next morning, she feels embarrassed and leaves. But it's not long before she finds out that she's pregnant with his child. Leo is far from her ideal man, but Abby agrees to marry him for the sake of their unborn baby. Little does she know there's another reason he wants to marry her.

They overcame class differences… the fated reunion between an earl and a maid! Catherine, who works at the residence of an earl, fell in love with his son, who was born from his mistress. However, due to the harsh circumstances at the earl’s house, a layer of ice began to form on his heart. Catherine dedicated herself to him body and soul, and ended up having his child…

No matter the obstacle, she believed that love would overcome. Lindsey and Tim’s marriage is like a bed of roses…at least it was supposed to be. Lindsey, who was abandoned by her parents and raised in an orphanage, and Tim, the son of a wealthy family, are deeply in love. Despite Tim’s mother’s cold attitude toward her and her unsatisfactory background, Lindsey tries to nurture her love with Tim. She believes that love can overcome any financial or societal struggle…but even she begins to have doubts when she sees her beloved husband embracing a beautiful blonde

One day, a young boy heads out to catch a haul of fish, so that he can afford to get good bread for his mother. While there he finds a golden fish who, in exchange for not killing it, offers him a golden scale which will grant any wish. Choosing delicious

Shayla attended a party organized by the Dante clan...not to celebrate with them, but to find ways to exploit them. While there, she came across a marvelously beautiful man-Draco. In no time, he and Shayla were in bed together. Shayla fulfilled her wish of giving up her virginity to someone wonderful. However, she has yet to notice that she is falling in love...and Draco, her lover, is destined to lead her either to heaven or to hell.

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Elise, a reputable matchmaker, was making an appearance on a talk show when CEO Dax Wakefield showed up and criticized her methods. That's how she ends up in a wager to see if she can find the right woman for him. However, as the interview to create his data profile proceeds, she finds herself attracted to him. Such a funny thing. But Elise is going to be a lot more surprised when she enters his data and her computer informs her that she is his best match!

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Enthralled by the kindness of a tyrant... With a baby in her arms, Marian finally arrives at Bellfield Hall. There are terrible rumors about the master of the mansion, Heywood Denshaw. They say that, as the despot of the town, he snatched the manor and the mill away from the person who was supposed to inherit them. When she finally arrives, the master and housekeeper come out together. Marian is captivated by his eyes—they’re as cold as the winter sky. Yet Marian must somehow get him to give her a job!

Petra met Caine on her eighteenth birthday. Though Caine was only in his twenties, he'd already made a name for himself as a talented investor. He radiated confidence, and Petra fell in love with him at first sight. They were soon wed, but behind her back, Petra's aunt and uncle?the people who raised her?sought to use Petra and Caine's passionate love to extort money from him! Betrayed and furious, Caine decides to take out his rage on Petra...