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In the past, a group of six adventurers triumphed over Marmo's conquering armies and rescued Lodoss, the cursed island. Their bravery elevated them to heroic status, and their actions have been retold as legendary tales. However, the darkness they defeated never truly vanished. It lingered, plotted, and now the Black Knight of Marmo has launched a fresh threat upon the cursed island. Former heroes must answer the call to protect their homeland, while new heroes are born in this renewed battle for Lodoss.
Wraiths, beings that subsist on human emotions and sow chaos wherever they roam, are invisible to humans. To safeguard humans from these creatures, magical girls utilize their granted wish's power. A troop of magical girls based in Mitakihara has tirelessly striven to guarantee the town's safety. However, two of its members, Sayaka Miki and Kyouko Sakura, have failed to get along. Mami Tomoe, their leader, hopes that they will cooperate eventually but is concerned that their discord may affect their magical girl duties. Homura Akemi, who transferred to Mitakihara Middle School, joins this group of magical girls. Nonetheless, Homura conceals the actual state of the world and possesses knowledge about magical girls that she hasn't revealed yet.
Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to call it a day when he gets an unusual client. This woman is a stunning elf with piercing green eyes and pointy ears, but her curvy figure is not typical of her kind. She reveals to Naoe-kun that she left her world behind and developed an unhealthy addiction to junk food in this reality, leading to weight gain. Will Naoe-kun be able to help this charming elf girl shed the excess weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle? Bonus content in Volume 1: Ganso Kissa Seiren, Rinrin Tanuki.
The son of an orc and a female knight, our lead character Oruku faced constant harassment from his fellow orcs due to his resemblance to his mother. He sought love and acceptance from demi-human girls, but his lineage caused them to reject him. In response, he awakens his true potential and devises a plan to become the strongest warrior ever, hoping to win over a harem of stunning women.
Ao is a young orphan with Japanese heritage who dreams of pursuing his passion for art in Paris, France. His aspirations take an unexpected turn when he encounters Giselle, a prominent mage whose demeanor is reminiscent of Thorn's. Recognizing his natural talents, Giselle chooses him as her potential asena and takes him under her wing. With her guidance, Ao explores a myriad of colors and revels in the wonders of the cosmos.
The Wanderers, known as the Lost Ones, have traveled all the way from the far-off land of "Japan" to wreak havoc upon this world. Their sudden appearance and unpredictable nature have left many baffled. Menou, a young Executor, has been tasked with eliminating them unfeelingly. So when Menou encounters Akari, she at first views it as just another assignment... until she discovers that killing this girl is impossible. Akari is more than willing to assist Menou in finding a way to defeat her immortality, and thus the two embark on a journey that will transform Menou's life forever.
Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]
1-2. Ametsukigahara 3. Yuki no Hi 4-6. Ningyo Ouji
Ephinia is an elven princess who has just been granted an audience with the dragon clan emperor and the moment the two met, they discovered that she is the emperor's fated mate. She was shocked by this but when she heard the emperor's heartless words, saying, "It's regrettable that someone so childlike is my mate"... Fine then! I don't desire your passionate love! Ephinia later became close with a small dragon and is now fully enjoying her life in the emperor's harem however, it seems that there's a secret to this particular dragon...
Do Tong-dal, a sixty-year-old man, is on the verge of death. After dedicating forty-two years of his life to the criminal underworld, all he has left to show for it are fifteen coins. Having accomplished nothing, he prepares to meet his end, taking his last breath while being buried by snow on a mountain path... But he regresses in time, and a new life as an eighteen-year-old welcomes him. ‘This life will be different.’ Determined to leave his pathetic past self behind, Do Tong-dal decides to use the knowledge of the life he already lived! He plans to monopolize every fortunate opportunity and forge a new path for himself. “From the highest peak of the night, with the greatest power! Let’s live a long and prosperous life!”
