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The Yamagiwa family comprises of only three men, and little Haruki, who is just four years old, relishes the warmth and support provided by his affable father and elder brother. Shielded by them, Haruki is gradually blooming. One Shot: Ohisama no Kuni, Volume 1

Yi-jae transmigrated as Hailey, the daughter of the Duke, who threw herself in the water just before her royal wedding. However, Yi-jae can see vengeful spirits that should not be visible behind the King! Days continue as Yi-jae struggles to exorcise the vengeful spirits that flock around King Roderick. As Roderick spends more time with Yi-jae, he starts to notice the odd changes in his mental and physical self as they clear…

Yeji lives alone in a shabby old villa, but her attention keeps drifting to the unemployed man next door. He shares his ramen, they watch Netflix together, but he never lets her into his heart. Still, Yeji finds herself growing more and more drawn to him.

Meet the unforgettable one-night stand partner again as your boss! Three years ago, when she went down to Daebok Resort to attend her mother's wedding, she kept running into a man. Yumi bumped into a man whose name she didn't even know, and ended up spending the night with him, caught up in the atmosphere. The next day, Yumi panicked and ran away, and Jinwook, the man who had feelings for Yumi, felt betrayed by her disappearance. Three years passed without even knowing each other's names... Yumi joined Daebok Group, a large domestic company, as a nutritionist. But... the general manager... the man from three years ago...?! Yumi and Jinwook met at the same company as the general manager and nutritionist, as if by a twist of fate. Jinwook, who recognized Yumi, designates her as the nutritionist in charge. Yumi's thrillingly delicious romance where she has to make a dish that suits Jinwook's taste, who has changed from a dreamy one-night stand to a slightly(?) darkened boss!

Sooyeon’s dating life is non-existent when her cheating ex shows up with wedding invitations and his to-be wife. However, when she’s taunted for being single because she won’t let a guy go past first base with her, she impulsively lies that she’s dating the hottest guy nearby: Jihyeok. Fortunately, Jihyeok plays along and pretends to be her boyfriend, and Sooyeon’s pride survives the encounter. However, things take a wild turn when she ends up at Jihyeok’s place and goes all the way with him, kickstarting a bond that goes beyond everything she ever dreamed of.

Since childhood, Eleonora, the daughter of a marquis family, has strived to behave as the head of the family. Now afflicted with a heart disease that leaves her with only one year to live, she becomes engaged to a partner without ever knowing love. On the day of her engagement, she falls in love with a mysterious, enigmatic man. The true identity of this man is a "Death God" who has come to claim Eleonora's soul in a year. "I'll grant you ten wishes before you die," he says. He reaches out to make her remaining short life the happiest year of her life.

A marriage arranged solely for the family's benefit and to secure a heir. "As long as you bear my child, nothing else matters." Yeon-ah only wants to escape her indifferent husband, Won Sejun. “I’ll run away from you, from this house, to a place where no one can find me.” But the one and only opportunity she had hoped for brought nothing but frustration and despair. "...I have nowhere to go now." Confronted with Yeon-ah’s true feelings, Sejun decides to fix their broken relationship from the start. "After we dance the waltz, I'll give you a gift. The one thing you want the most." He realizes the love he never acknowledged. And now understands that, he must let her go because he loves her. "If our beginning had been different, would our relationship have changed?" "No. It would have been the same." A waltz-like romance, starting again at the end.

Shen Changjun is determined to change the tragic fate of the villainous disciple in the original story by crafting a perfect, radiant image of his virtuous master. Little does he know, after nine thousand nights, the disciple is reborn—and now vows to never let Shen Changjun escape his grasp.

Lights, camera, Boys' Love! Honjirou is a rookie actor trying his best to land a breakout role, but he fears that his weight stands in the way of his dreams. One day, he's surprised by fan mail full of sweets. The package came from Konnosuke, a local pastry chef–Honjirou's first major fan! As Konnosuke supports Honjirou's work and gives him new confidence to face the stage, will their relationship grow beyond just aspiring star and fanboy?

At 25 years old, Shizuka Yamauchi works as a housekeeper while Makiko Mitarai, who is 46 years old, is an amateur model and impeccable homemaker. Despite their unfamiliarity, the two have a history that Shizuka seeks to rectify in order to vindicate her mother. However, Makiko harbors her own secrets, and Shizuka must be cautious in her pursuit of the truth to avoid being harmed.

Upon his release from prison, Young Yotarou finds himself without family or a place to go. Determined to pursue his passion for rakugo, a form of Japanese comedic storytelling, he seeks out the legendary master, Yakumo Yuurakutei. Despite Yakumo's usual reluctance to take on apprentices, Yotarou's enthusiasm and dedication win him over. Alongside Konatsu, a young resident of Yakumo's household, Yotarou embarks on a journey to revitalize rakugo, which is in decline in the Shouwa era. However, as Yotarou delves deeper into the world of rakugo and grows closer to his mentor and "big sis," he discovers glimpses of their troubled pasts. Tensions rise within the household, and Yotarou worries for their future. Nevertheless, he remains focused on his ultimate goal of becoming a rakugo master and bringing the art form to new heights.

Before discovering her boyfriend's infidelity and getting demoted at work, Sumire Iwaya lived a happy life. However, things turned bleak until she met Momo, a former vagrant with an intriguing past who brought vibrancy to her life and made her dance to a new tune. Despite the fact that it takes two to tango, what will happen if Sumire's past love reappears? Will this be the end? This manga won the 27th Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo in 2003.