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In the hidden slums of Hong Kong, two rival powers dominate the underworld: The Grove Syndicate and The Lotus Syndicate. Their relentless territorial clashes plunge the city into chaos. Song Ran, the underboss of The Grove Syndicate, is captured by members of The Lotus Syndicate but escapes, only to collapse in front of a modest flower shop. There he encounters Ja Woonyoung, the shop’s refined and gentle-looking owner whose presence feels strikingly out of place amid the shadows of the slums. What begins as a chance encounter soon grows into a dangerous entanglement. As the war between The Grove Syndicate and The Lotus Syndicate escalates beyond control, Song Ran becomes haunted by vivid, feverish dreams of fierce intimacy with Woonyoung. Drawn to him yet disturbed by the menace behind his beauty, he finds himself unable to resist. Beneath Woonyoung’s graceful smile lies a chilling gaze that conceals his true nature. Caught between desire and suspicion, Song Ran must uncover the secret of the mysterious florist before it consumes him entirely.

Descending from the depths of night, dorky Daisuke and devilishly dashing Dark return in a new special edition! They're bigger and better than ever with full-color chapter illustrations in this updated omnibus collection! Today was the day. Daisuke Niwa was determined to tell the girl of his dreams how he feels about her and maybe (hopefully) become her boyfriend. Except, uhhh…she flat-out rejected him, and now he's stuck with his alter ego, the legendary phantom thief Dark. That means both the police and his classmate Satoshi Hiwatari (the prodigious son of the police commissioner—who knew?) are after him. And what's worse, the only way to stop the body swap is to woo the object of his affections as his usual klutzy self…

Ai, an office worker in her late twenties, is a hardcore “planner” who believes everything in life should follow a perfect schedule. Marriage to her live-in boyfriend, Ren, is also part of her carefully constructed life plan. But there’s one big problem: their sex life has become almost non-existent. “Am I really okay getting married like this…?” Even on a trip she plans to “fix” their lack of intimacy, nothing goes according to plan, and Ai sinks into frustration. That’s when Shunsuke, a younger, handsome, muscular guy, suddenly appears in front of her. He’s wild and unpredictable, and even after learning that Ai already has a boyfriend, he keeps pushing forward without hesitation… “Even so, I still like you, Ai.” A stable future with gentle Ren? Or the heart-throbbing excitement brought by a younger man who shakes her to the core? A slightly mature, unplanned love story that portrays the very real romantic struggles of women in their late twenties.

Are we the predators or the prey? When an unsuspecting father and daughter stumble upon a strange gathering of humanoid animals with a taste for fine cuisine, their worst nightmare is about to begin. Here, creatures who are not quite human—and not quite animal at that— raise humans as livestock and slaughter them to put meat on the table. Through this bizarre and horrific tale, society's morals are put to the ultimate test: What does it truly mean to consume another living being? (Source; Yen Press)

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On Christmas Eve, Seto Hozumi is forced by his older sister to take care of Izumi Nanse, a beautiful girl any man would love to be with. However, she stands out not only for her beauty, but also for being carefree, useless and someone who is very fond of alcohol. Now our protagonist will have to deal with unexpected visits from this beauty who does nothing but drink…

Lam Quoc Truong, an Alpha, had a child with Duong Tri An, a male Omega, under a childbearing agreement... After a while, Lam Quoc Truong felt tired of having to quickly find a partner to take care of his child. He accidentally met Tri An again when An was dating another Alpha.

Ashley, the Emperor’s seventh son, is an unfortunate young man born with unsettling “abnormalities”, dragon’s eyes and white, inhuman arms. His strict older brother trains him in swordsmanship and urges him to make it as a soldier, but Ashley’s talents lean far less toward the sword and far more toward the handling of a shovel. One day, while excavating, Ashley digs up the Evil Dragon Jirant. The dragon transforms into a girl with the same dragon’s eyes as his and gives him a single book. “This is a guidebook,” Jirant says. “Each time you complete a task, it grants its owner explosive growth. From here on… I will make you an Emperor.” A prince whose birth was never celebrated, who lives in constant fear of assassination, carries this strange tome that demands the punishment of evil. He sets out to purge the corruption festering throughout the Empire— Not with a sword, but with the shovel that pierces through everything.

Vince (28) is a universally acknowledged, naturally gifted artist, yet he is never satisfied with his own work.Consumed by an obsession to create the perfect painting and fill the emptiness inside him, Vince one day encounters a mysterious man, Michel (30), who asks him to finish a picture someone else left behind.The moment Vince first sees the painting, a strange feeling washes over him but he takes on the commission anyway.Unaware of where this decision will lead him.+

Maou Shaitan Geneha, a demon lord whose powers were sealed away, seeks out the descendant of the one who sealed her; company employee Shishibe Yashiro. Wanting Yashiro to undo the seal, Maou forms a contract with her, aiming to satisfy Yashiro in the hopes that she'll undo the seal.

At the start of the new semester, ordinary high school student Yashiro Tenma is in the same class as the two most beautiful girls in the school, Tsubaki Reira and Sumeragi Rinka. Reira is a cheerful and beautiful girl, and Rinka is cool and a little scary. Tenma wants to somehow live a peaceful school life by keeping a little distance from such overwhelming beauties, but one day he finds out Rinka's forbidden secret, and the situation changes completely!?

Cameron has just lost his grandfather and is about to lose his photo studio as well. Desperate to save the studio, Cameron turns to Richard, but accidentally kisses him. The kiss sparks Richard's obsession to seduce Cameron. Then, Cameron meets Hunter, a kind handsome customer, who makes him feel safe and loved, leading to a night of passion. Now, Cameron finds himself caught between Richard's obsession and Hunter's affection.

Since the Saint will arrive soon, I will never love you.” With these cold words from her future husband, King Yuri, Ederine resolves to quietly live her life as a mere ornamental queen. However, when the long-awaited Saint is finally summoned, the one who appears is… a terrified 5-year-old girl, abused and trembling with fear!? This wounded little child is gently cared for, cherished, and raised with endless love by Ederine and King Yuri. A warm, heart-healing fantasy about family affection and the growth of a beloved young girl begins!

Leonie Merdin, the daughter of a marquis, entered into a political marriage at the age of ten. By eighteen, she was supposed to officially unite with her husband, Cassius, and live happily ever after… or so she thought. Instead, Cassius publicly confesses his infidelity—claiming that the dazzling socialite Primrose is carrying his child. Heartbroken, Leonie decides to file for divorce, but her father refuses to allow it. Just as she finds herself cornered, Charles Claudia, known as the Duke of Ice and coincidentally Primrose’s former fiancé, approaches her with a surprising proposal—marriage. A story of betrayal, dignity, and unexpected romance begins, as two wounded hearts join forces in a society of schemes and secrets.

Kiiro Tori is a passionate and energetic manga editor. One day, Toru, a manga artist she has been pursuing for years, invites her to meet for the first time. Kiiro is excited, but just before the meeting, she learns that Toru has posted on social media about quitting being a manga artist...!? (Source: Shodensha, translated)

Toukyou has way too many people, dont you think!? It's bright all night long, so you cant see the stars at all. I was honestly shocked. Well, I guess whats even more shocking is that I, who was a shut-in all through middle and high school, suddenly moved to Toukyou to go to university. Also, when I got off at a service area during the overnight bus ride, I lost track of which bus was mine. But I still got here safely! At the station I even got an IC card and used it to go through the gate. That was pretty easy too!! Anyway, since I know youll be lonely with me gone, Ill keep writing letters to you. See you again, good night.

**A sheltered healer with little time left escapes her gilded confines to fulfill her final dream of seeing the sea. On her journey, she meets a scarred prince who agrees to escort her in exchange for healing. As they travel, a gentle bond grows between them yet the possessive master she fled pursues them relentlessly, threatening the fragile hope they’ve found together.**

A machine that records emotions, eta.In a future Earth, a new machine is developed and implemented to reduce the guilt and PTSD of soldiers fighting in war.This revolutionary invention, eta, quickly spreads beyond military use and begins to circulate illegally in the black market. It's used like a drug, to experience the very peak of pleasure.People came to call these illegal versions of eta "Ita."And eta was what Ajin and Hyeon once used as their salvation.Hyeon believes Ajin abandoned him, and when the Ajin who had run away is eventually caught, Hyeon uses eta to thoroughly degrade and torment him.As the two of them pour out all the festering emotions they've held toward each other, they come to realize that the conflicts between them were not born from each other at all, but from the military and eta itself.They decide to join forces and escape the stage that was set up to use them.And at long last, the two of them, feeling each other wholly without any drugs, confirm their love for one another!But can Ajin and Hyeon truly break free from all temptation and dangerand reach a love that is complete?+

Aurelia, the daughter of an earl, has lived for two years in a marriage without conversation with her husband, Leclerc, whom she married at the age of 18. Ever since she first saw his portrait, Aurelia had admired him deeply, but then she discovers that Leclerc once had a lover—someone he parted with under opposition from those around him. Troubled and burdened with this knowledge, Aurelia wanders into a suspicious fortune-telling shop, where she confides her worries. There, she is given a mysterious ring... This is the story of three months in which a couple, who have grown apart, gradually find their way to becoming true husband and wife!

He was an ordinary working guy in Japan...but accidentally reincarnated as Asuka, the villainess of a popular otome game "Love Revolution Kingdom." In order to avoid being executed, he must not let the villain prince fall in love with Asuka. However, when Asuka started to act like she(he) didnt care about any of the boys, the characters including the prince became attracted to her. Either love or friendship would lead him to a dead end...but all he wishes is to live his own life!!

“Princess, would you please die in my place?” Leticia, the youngest princess of the Kingdom of Meda, has long been abused and hidden away because of the hated birthmark she bears. In her stead, a girl named Liz, who looks remarkably similar to her, was hired as her double and lives a dazzling life under the sun, while Leticia spends her days doing menial tasks in the shadows. But one day, Leticia receives a marriage proposal from the crown prince of a neighboring nation because the birthmark she carries matches a divine revelation. When the time for her wedding arrives, Leticia’s eyes light up as she sees the outside world for the very first time… until Liz, driven by envy, schemes to steal the role of bride for herself! With her life in danger and nowhere left to turn, Leticia is saved by a mysterious mage who seems to carry secrets of his own?!

Ravi, a girl born into a wealthy merchant family, begins to cherish Cyril, the son of an earl, who protects her from robbers. However, after Cyril's father passes away, she loses contact with him... When they meet again seven years later, Cyril has become a knight of the Royal Knights, but his gentle and calm personality has changed completely, and he coldly dismisses Ravi, saying he "doesn't remember" her. But there's no way that the overly opinionated Ravi will back down so easily!

When she was cursed and left all alone in the world, an unusual cohabitation life began for Aria, a girl taken in as a disciple. Her heartbreak keeps getting worse thanks to one person: Lucas Bailey, a great magician who can’t put anything back where it belongs. Feared as a reclusive sorcerer living hidden away in an old castle, he’s a stubborn, antisocial man who speaks with oddly feminine wording. Yet behind that reputation, he treats Aria like family, and even gives her gentle kisses over her bandages while trying to lift her curse. Before she realizes it, she secretly falls in love with him… Thus begins a mismatched love fantasy between a disciple full of insecurities and a beautiful great magician.

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