TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

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!

Shaolan (Xiao Lian) is an orphaned girl who lives alone in the mountains at the very nook of an impoverished village. One day, an envoy from the palace arrives and scouts her to to be a lady-in-waiting for the imperial harem. This was how a wild girl raised on the mountains was able to live in a luxurious palace working as a lady-in-waiting, however... On her first day (due to various reasons), Shaolan had suddenly become a criminal after slapping one of the consorts. Though execution appeared certain, she was specially pardoned and demoted from a lady-in-waiting to a maidservant in charge of odd jobs. She is ridiculed by the other consorts as the, "Princess of Odd Jobs," however, this is where her rapid advance begins. She implements reforms to the worn-down palace and optimizes her chores through the knowledge she learned from her life of living in poverty, earning the gaze of the other ladies-in-waiting and the imperial consorts alike. Continuing these course of events, Shaolan's name spreads through the imperial palace, reaching even the emperor's ears...

Bae Yuju, who believes that people have a predetermined fate, meets a guy she had met by chance at a new school in the summer of her 18th year. Will this fate come true? A summer school romance about the growth of three people!

*Josei + Action/Romance* Twenty-nine-year-old Tsutsumi Mika met the elite and handsome SP Mikashima Shihou at an omiai (marriage meeting). Despite thinking he is way out of her, who is a plain woman, she received a hot proposal and they get married! Their unexpected newlywed life is happiness itself. However, Mika doesn’t understand why he treats her so preciously, making her feel uncertain… A fateful love story where deep love is born from an arranged marriage.

"When it comes to passing the civil service exam, there’s only one name that matters: Han Miryu! For a thousand years, Miryu has been a legendary instructor, helping countless Guardians secure civil servant positions. Yet, she harbors a secret weakness she can’t share with anyone—Won Daehan, the only student who, despite her efforts, still failed the exam. To protect her reputation, Miryu devises a desperate plan: drain the excess yang energy from Daehan’s body. With only three days left until the big exam, the ultimate question remains—will Daehan finally pass the Guardian recruitment exam?"

Calmia Phlox is given a second chance at life, but this time, she must compete against her beloved twin brother to gain back her coveted status and title as Countess Phlox. What’s more, her nemesis wants to... marry her?! Striking a deal with her former archenemy, Rudbeckia, while struggling between her ambitions and her fondness for her brother, will Calmia reclaim what is hers?

The story begins when late at night, in a noisy gambling den, a gambler secretly stakes his family's treasured heirloom, the Seven Stars Sword, which is said to have the power to control demons! Shortly after, the apostle of the Divine Moon Sect, the Sichuan Overlord of the Four Heavens, appears out of nowhere, turning the gambling den into chaos and leaving bodies scattered.From that day on, the world of murim is plagued by horrific and brutal incidents. The murim's dedicated arrest agency, Inryeong Unit, is dispatched to the scenes of these mysterious cases. They recognize the emergence of a massive dark force and set out to track its source.Meanwhile, for the sake of her family's revenge, the disguised Hee-yeon joins the Inryeong Unit, but is discovered by the captain, Beom-yeop, on her first day! But for some reason, Beom-yeop allows Hee-yeon to remain in the Inryeong Unit.Can the Inryeong Unit prevent the revival of the Divine Moon Sect, which was thought to have vanished into the legends?!

Taiga Hiiragi, a delinquent, lived a life consumed by daily brawls. One day, Noel, a genius slime reincarnated from another world, appears before him. When Taiga finds himself in a pinch during a fight, Noel uses his intellect to help him out. Then Noel declares to Taiga, "Slimes and Yankees(delinquents) should go to Tokyo University!!" Noel claims he's here to help Taiga pass the Tokyo University entrance exam, but?

Everything is cloaked in mystery in *The Theif Princess*. In reality, she is Lucian, the princess of the kingdom. With her wedding to the betrothed Hebron drawing near, Lucian concocts a daring plan to sabotage the ceremony and flee. Under the cover of night, she sneaks into the prince's chambers while he sleeps. But after unknowingly ingesting a strange potion, Hebron captures her. Convinced the events are nothing more than a dream, Hebron kisses Lucian... Can Lucian truly steal what is most precious to him?

Mikias, the "Gravekeeper Saint" hated by everyone, escapes from the Saint's Palace that binds her, and dreams of freedom, busily saving money. However, everything changes on the day she is suspected of assassinating another Saint, and the ruthless Prince Riddle proposes a "fake marriage" to achieve their mutual goals. "It's not affection or love. I have no intention of taking anything away from you." In order to be free, Mikias becomes a fake fiancé, but...

The mightiest hero, holding both the supreme title of "Magic Saint" among mages and "Sword Saint" among swordsmen, returns to the world 1000 years after becoming a legend! Barua Wesgarden, the "Magic Sword Saint" who mastered both magic and swordsmanship and etched his name at the pinnacle of human history, once faced the absolute Demon King Giranhel in a battle to determine humanity's survival. However, due to interference from a mysterious force, both Barua and Giranhel lost their lives. For 1000 years, Barua's soul remained bound to the world, burdened by the regret of dying before achieving his goal. But when a boy named Direa Wesgarden, who idolized the Magic Sword Saint, is fatally attacked by monsters, Barua seizes the opportunity to return to the living world by inhabiting Direa's body. Now, as Direawho was once considered a failureBarua, the legendary Magic Sword Saint, must navigate the world of 1000 years later. This time, can he truly protect the peace of humanity?

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!

Handsome girl x handsome girl!? A short love comedy set in an all-girls school! Jun, a handsome girl character, is popular at the all-girls school. To stay true to her character, she tries to live her life in a stylish and gentlemanly way, but whenever she's in trouble, the "true handsome girl", Makoto-senpai always appears...? A short love comedy between two handsome girls!

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(DROPPED) This is an adventure story about the comic artist himself. A well-known comic artist, who often falls behind his schedule, got into his own work as a character because of a mysterious phone call. He is a bald-headed supporting character, called Ming. As an artist, how could he just be willing to be a supporting character! But can the creator really change his final destiny?

The bright and innocent “Mahiru,” a popular Vtuber, is actually Mayo, a very dark-skinned person with a negative self-esteem. Her manager Ogino praises her a lot, but she knows that he is looking at Mahiru and not the real “me” anyway. I know this, so I can never tell Ogino that I really like him and wish to be loved by him...! --However, as if seeing through Mayo's latent “desire to be bullied,” Ogino asks, “Do you want me to bully you instead? Mayo's desire to be tormented is hidden inside of her, and Ogino asks, “Do you want me to tease you instead? The “S-ish caretaker manager and the unconsciously M-ish dark Vtuber” are developing their minds and bodies in this love days! (Official summary)

Mi-reu is an imugi who failed to ascend to heaven because she was betrayed by a human. After centuries of honing her sword of vengeance, she finally reincarnates and meets Keum Juyong, who carries the soul responsible for her demise. But for some reason, she keeps getting entangled in Juyong's game instead! Will Mi-reu successfully get her sultry revenge?

A reclusive son, a daughter looking for sugar daddies, and a cheating husband. "This family is a failure." Noriko, a housewife who thinks so, has no dreams or hopes for the future, and her days just pass by. However, her fate changes dramatically when she impulsively kills her husband's boss. "The only way for the whole family to live happily is to hide the body." A strange bond is formed as the broken family cooperates in concealing the body.

Nao, a first-year university student, is quietly enjoying her campus life. The school is buzzing with talk about her handsome classmate and model, “Sho,” but she assumes such a glamorous world has nothing to do with her plain self. However, to her surprise, her crybaby and clumsy childhood friend turns out to be “Sho”! Not only that, but they suddenly start living together in secret from everyone…?! A love story between two people who can’t be honest with their feelings begins to unfold after their reunion.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...

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Chapter 17 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).