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From a young age, Princess Sakura was told never to gaze at the moon but never provided a reason. Now at 14 years of age, she dreads her marriage to her betrothed, Prince Oura, a man with whom she has only ever communicated through letters. With no family any longer to speak of, she lives as an outcast in a village as she awaits the day of her wedding. When the prince's emissary, Aoba, comes to take Sakura to the palace, the rebellious princess decides to run away to avoid the marriage. In her attempt to escape, she accidentally lays eyes on the full moon, and a demon appears to attack her. After being saved by Aoba, Sakura is told that she is the granddaughter of Princess Kaguya and also an immortal youko—exactly like the demon that descended from the sky. Equipped with the legendary Chizakura blade, Sakura is now tasked with defeating the youko that threaten to hurt the people closest to her. Her mission is tied to her Soul Symbol—a single kanji character that indicates a person's true nature at birth. Sakura's Soul Symbol represents "destroy," an ominous yet mysterious sign that is more than meets the eye. Burdened with the choice to determine where her allegiances lie, Sakura confronts her destiny and a world plagued by the schism between youko and mankind. Included one-shots: Volume 5: Shiro Bara Gakuen Vampire Rose (White Rose Academy Vampire Rose) Volume 6: Tenshi no Kinka Maple Rose (The Angelic Coin of Maple Rose) Volume 8: I.O.N
Hiromu is a boy in high school who has everything he could ever ask for in life: friends, a normal routine, and a girlfriend. However, one day he asks about someone named Tetsuya, and to his surprise, no one knows who he is. Hiromu is called crazy by his classmates for insisting that Tetsuya is real. Suddenly, on his way home, he runs into a boy who actually remembers Tetsuya, referring to him as "delicious." It isn't until later that Hiromu learns of even stranger happenings. According to the boy, Hiromu's name is Glorious Lily and his girlfriend is not who she appears to be. Instead, her name is Valeriana, a beautiful and unfeeling girl. With the help of this mysterious boy, Hiromu delves into his past and learns the truth about who Valeriana is, as well as who he himself is.
Shizuku Kanzaki is the only son of world-renowned wine critic Yutaka Kanzaki. From a young age, Shizuku has been subjected to strange education from his father all for the sake of wine. From learning to gracefully decant a drink to intently remembering the smell of leather belts and pencils, the training causes him to grow resentful of everything related to wine. Discontent with his father, he leaves home to become an average sales representative for a beer company, refusing to ever touch wine again. When his father suddenly passes away, Shizuku finds himself being dragged back into the world he hates so much. As part of his father's will, the one who will inherit his prized wine collection and estate will go to the person who can correctly identify the "12 Apostles" of wines as well as the legendary "Drops of God." In order to inherit the assets, Shizuku has one year to complete the task, but he finds the proposition ridiculous when he is the only living relative of Yutaka. What Yutaka failed to tell his son before his death was that he had adopted Issei Tomine into the family a week prior to his passing. Issei is a famous veteran wine critic competing against Shizuku to claim the estate for himself. With no formal training in wine tasting, Shizuku stands no chance against "The Prince of Wine" and is at risk of losing everything in this competition. Will he be able to correctly identify the elusive "Drops of God" before he runs out of time?
Milis, who was dispatched as a Saint, failed to purify the "Shadow Calamity," leading to the "Nightmare of Stein." She was treated coldly by her family, and ultimately, her engagement to a member of the imperial family was broken off. Just as Milis was overwhelmed with despair, her father informed her of a marriage proposal from none other than Duke Harvaldt of the Stein Dukedom—the very person who should have resented her. Milis resolved to marry him, hoping it would serve as a small atonement. However, due to her father's scheme, her powers as a Saint were sealed. As she headed toward the Stein Dukedom in a state of despondency, her carriage was attacked. Fleeing into the forest, Milis was rescued by a lone knight—?
Reborn as the prophesied savior of a feline tribe, a former lab victim vows to atone by helping them survive, then leave. But her plans unravel when the tribe’s proud princes, who should’ve been distant, begin circling her like curious cats.
Susumu Nakoshi is a middle-aged man who spends his days between a lavish first-class hotel and a park full of homeless people. One day, an eccentric young man approaches Nakoshi in search of subjects willing to partake in trepanation—the procedure of drilling a hole in the skull. This mysterious person claims that Nakoshi is the perfect man for the experiment. Initially rejecting the offer, he doubles back on his decision after his car gets towed off. Nakoshi agrees to let Manabu Ito, a 22-year-old medical student, drill a hole in his skull in exchange for 700,000 yen. The procedure bears no results at first, with Nakoshi showing no abnormalities. This normalcy comes to an abrupt end, however, when Nakoshi begins seeing the homunculus in every person. With his perception distorted, how will Nakoshi face these homunculi?
Ayukawa Honami (30), once a child prodigy who took the entertainment world by storm, has now retired from show business and is living a happy married life as a mother of one. At the urging of her husband, who runs a talent agency, she allows her daughter to debut as a child actor. However, during a commercial shoot, her daughter becomes entangled in a troubling incident. When Honami discovers that the accident was caused by her husband's infidelity and a grudge from her own child actor days, she decides to make a comeback as a star actress. What follows is a grand tale of revenge that engulfs the entire entertainment industry.
All his life, Yuugo Hachiken had been devoted to studying, striving for excellence and obtaining the highest academic scores possible. But under the overwhelming pressure of his parents' expectations, he finally caves and decides to leave behind his urban lifestyle to enroll in the rural Ooezo Agricultural High School. The only problem is, he knows absolutely nothing about farming! Despite his lack of agricultural expertise, Yuugo relies on the knowledge and abilities he's gained from his years of studying to embark on a quest to discover the true value of having aspirations and to find his own purpose in life. However, as he soon learns, life is far from uncomplicated, and unforeseen challenges can arise at any given moment. Yuugo must come to terms with the harsh truth that adversities can strike when least anticipated.
Pharm is a skittish but friendly young man who is excited to start his new life as a college student. He'll make friends, join a club... and maybe figure out why he's always sensed that there's a certain someone he's fated to meet. The moment he locks eyes with Dean, the captain of the swimming club, he's attracted to him in a way he's never experienced before. Is this who he's been looking for all this time? Does Dean feel the same way about him? Perhaps the answers lie in past lives they have yet to remember...
Shouya Ishida, a mischievous pupil in elementary school, becomes troubled by the transfer of a deaf student, Shouko Nishimiya. Despite Shouko's genuine attempts at friendship, Shouya and his friends find her bothersome and delight in ridiculing her. Their jibes soon escalate into constant attacks, but the teachers remain apathetic to the situation. When Shouko eventually transfers to another school, Shouya is accused of being behind the bullying, although he denies it. The entire class puts the blame on him, and he becomes the new victim of bullying. For years, Shouya is treated with contempt and disregard, becoming meek and reclusive. Five years pass, and now in high school, Shouya comes face-to-face with Shouko again. Still haunted by his past, Shouya is determined to confront the trauma he caused and make amends for his mistakes, even if he faces tough obstacles along the way.
Aurora, the daughter of an earl, often attends evening parties where ladies dress flawlessly, presenting the perfect opportunity for her to admire their exquisite embroidery. Typically content with standing in the background, she never expected to be struck on the head by a ring, let alone to have the kingdom's most eligible bachelor, Felix el le Clavis, propose to her. Felix had endured countless marriage interviews over the past year, with numbers totaling in the hundreds. Exhausted by the constant stream of suitors, he proclaims that the ring would choose his future spouse. Without hesitation, he tosses the ring, and much to Aurora's surprise, it makes direct contact with her forehead. Although it was a chance for Aurora to enjoy more embroidery while engaged in this fake commitment, the question still remains: Was the ring's selection of her as Felix's fiancée merely a serendipitous coincidence?
Uta Naruse's original affection for her childhood friend, Kaoru, was shattered when Kaoru married Uta's elder brother, Reiichi, whom Uta also held in high esteem. Due to various reasons, Uta is now living with the blissful newlyweds, but one year under the same roof as her crush is making it increasingly difficult for her to manage her emotions. Her loyal confidant, Kuroe, is the only one with whom she shares her concerns. Though plagued by what she thinks is an endless unrequited love, Uta cannot seem to find closure. Recent events suggest that there may be underlying issues in Kaoru and Reiichi's relationship which they are hiding behind their apparent happiness.
