Talk about meet-cutes... Misaki doesn't recognize her cute new neighbor when he comes to formally introduce herself...until he reminds her that they went to school together for years! But Midori Tachibana is no longer the awkward kid she remembers—he's the leader of Japan's hottest new idol group! But their fated meeting is cut short when he finds out she's an adult film actress...and he can't be seen with her if he's to preserve his squeaky-clean idol image! But can the chemistry between them be so easily erased?
A young man named Ewan Juno awakens in a disoriented state, confined within an unfamiliar location surrounded by impenetrable stonework and endless passageways. He is uncertain of his whereabouts until he discovers that he is among eight youthful contenders selected for the enigmatic Thousands Years Labyrinth. Each candidate aspires to become the next emperor; however, only one can possess the authority to make the final decision. In a fight for survival, Ewan endeavors to skillfully navigate through the labyrinth's treacherous landscape, confronting an array of obstacles to uncover the sinister mysteries within and seek a way out.
As a Tokyo office worker, Nozomi is elated about her newlywed life with Shinji. But, when Shinji's older brother absconds with his family, Nozomi's life veers dramatically as she relocates to her in-laws' rustic abode. This manga exudes enthusiasm, chronicling the arduous bond between a mother and her daughter-in-law.
28-year-old Japanese national representative for volleyball, Nohara Suzuki, and Judo, Takaya Yano, are facing the same problem: they both just got dumped because they were too inexperienced in the world of physical relationships. So what do two over-achieving athletes decide to do? Practice, of course! And as Nohara and Takaya practice more and more, they may just find the ones they're practicing for... are each other.
Shinobu Asakura has never been able to read or write—and not for lack of trying. It’s made getting and holding down jobs difficult, and he’s constantly berated by people who think he’s simply slacking off when he’s just trying to keep up. But a chance meeting with a café worker who introduces a new word to Shinobu’s vocabulary—dyslexia—may just change the course of Shinobu’s life forever.
“You should be given a chance to take revenge before dying.” With that softly muttered sentence, my heart dropped. The warmth was no longer felt in the hands that gripped my head. “…I thought you were dead.” A smile flickered across the cold face. A sense of relief that the opportunity for revenge was not lost. A sense of triumph for not losing the prey. He possessed a refined arrogance and a beautiful cynicism, instead of clumsy innocence and cumbersome affection. Much had changed, and so had she. “As much as you have fallen, I have risen.” I was so accustomed to enduring pain. But enduring pleasure and desire was unfamiliar. “I want to carve it out. All the memories of that night.” So, I ran away, carrying his child.
“Your Highness, there’s something I’d really like for my birthday.” “What is it?” “Will you promise to listen?” Then the man blatantly laughed. But who would point out his arrogance – a young Northern Duke who’s not even afraid of the Emperor? He could even get a throne if he wished for it. But it was just a sweet lover’s birthday wish. “Alright. I swear.” So, Juliet spoke lightly, “Please break up with me. I don’t love you anymore.” A fiance just for show. A succession of meaningless nights. Now is the time to end seven years of unrequited love.
The brains of the Bumyung Group and the core TF team leader, Chief Kang Tae-wook. He grew up as an exemplary child under educator parents, but he never compromised on what he wanted. However, for this extremely conservative man, KJ Shin Ki-joo's secretary, a woman named Im Jeong-eun, kept giving him strange impulses... "Im Jeong-eun, what is the worst thing you've ever done in your life "I'm going to do something bad with Im Jeong-eun right now." In that moment, heat gathered on the back of my neck and my earlobes became hot. His voice was so plain that it didn't feel like he was provoking me. "A bad thing... A one-night stand with you.
In full bloom, the thistles in the garden gave off a fragrance reminiscent of black tea. The garden was frequented by a beetle who could converse in the language of humans. It was a lively place where laughter echoed and a delectable Mirabelle tart was always baking. And if you walked exactly 47 steps, you could stumble upon a sea lion's abandoned pool.
Mildly popular author, Shun Mizorogi, is content with his low-key fame and uncomplicated life, until Aki Fujino, a young woman, commits suicide and calls him prior. The authorities reach out to Mizorogi for confirmation of her identity, leading to the discovery of Sakura Miki, Aki's unknown identical twin. As Mizorogi delves deeper into his association with Aki, his latest book "Utsubora" sparks contentious discussions among the public, as lies and deception unravel the fate of all individuals implicated in this disgraceful affair.
Rin Tachibana, the main character of our story, is an office worker who dislikes her face and believes that her life is over because she’s ugly. What’s worst is that she has the same name as the most beautiful woman in the company, Rin Kaizuka and feels that everyone compares her. This is the worst situation ever! One day, the Rin hits the jackpot and wins the lottery. With the money, she goes under the knife and becomes a plastic beauty. Her wishes of fashion, makeup and romance finally come true.
In the midst of the forest stands a towering home that instills dread in young hearts as it groans and casts menacing silhouettes. A singular figure and a multitude of spectral entities dwell within its walls. Bonus Short Story: Chapter One: The Locked Chamber.