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Before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Rinko, Kaori, and Koyuki had made a promise to tie the knot. As they embark on a new romantic journey, they must confront the question of whether they truly desire and should follow through with marriage.
At the age of 21, Nicoletta leaves her grandparents' rural home to work at a restaurant in Rome, owned by her estranged mother's lover. Casetta Dell'orso stands out because all the staff are older gentlemen who wear glasses, as per Nicoletta's mother's preferences. As she works in this mature environment, Nicoletta struggles to balance her personal and professional life. However, with each passing day, she becomes more enchanted by Casetta Dell'orso, making it harder to achieve her goals.
Murasaki Yamada's Talk to My Back takes place in a Tokyo residential complex, where a woman is grappling with her daughters' growing independence and the disintegration of the perfect suburban middle-class existence prevalent in Japan. Moreover, her partner works late and sees her only as a household helper.
Jade, a frequent subject of tabloid headlines, finds herself in a complex situation. A cherished family friend has passed away, and in his will, he has stated that Nic, his son, will only receive a substantial portion of his estate if he marries Jade. To further complicate matters, Jade's father has cut her off from the family trust funds. Despite Nic's previous mistreatment towards her over a decade ago and his continued dislike of her, Jade considers his proposal as a means of securing a share of the inheritance. However, unable to forget the past or live independently, Jade is left with no other option but to wed Nic and fulfill the requirements of the will.
Renowned for his beauty, Ganymedes, a Trojan prince, is highly regarded. Even the gods cannot resist his charms. However, on the day of his coming-of-age parade, Apollon, the sun god, abducts him. Upon regaining consciousness, Ganymedes finds himself in an unfamiliar location, enveloped by white flowers and an unending, starlit sky. Apollon soon returns to explain that he has been held captive in the Garden of the Gods. The reason behind his imprisonment remains a mystery.
Gillian is in a relationship with the alluring crown prince of Volyarus, a wealthy European nation. The couple have been in love for seven months, and Gillian is convinced that her boyfriend will propose soon. However, her hopes are dashed when he reveals the truth after a night of passion – he doesn't want to marry her but rather end their relationship. The reason being, as he points out, Gillian is unable to give him an heir – something he needs to continue his royal lineage. Hurt and confused, Gillian is left to ponder whether he ever truly loved her. To complicate matters, she soon discovers that she is pregnant. What will she do now that she is carrying a precious life within her?
Kanna Tachibana, a mere 26-year-old, had never felt any physical attraction until she was assigned to manage the illustrious pianist, Guy Narisawa Weissenfeld, aka the "Prince of Piano." Listening to his complex tunes stirred something within her, compelling her to yearn for his touch. Despite his reputation for emotionless performances, could Kanna delve into her newfound sensuality with him and breathe life into his floundering career?
Yuka, a writer skilled in crafting platonic love narratives, was approached to pen a tale of sexual fervor. Although unaccustomed to the genre, her words flowed effortlessly when Hasegawa, a dentist, recounted the story to her due to her injured hands. In time, Yuka found herself muddled in her own emotions towards Hasegawa - was her enjoyment derived from the writing process or did it mark the dawn of a burgeoning romance?
After completing junior college, Yuuko landed a position as a clothing store manager. Despite having a successful career, she never found the time to focus on her romantic life. One evening, while out drinking with her closest friend, Mikan, she confided in her about not having a boyfriend for the upcoming Christmas celebration. As fate would have it, Yuuko accidentally tripped and injured her leg, leading Mikan to entrust her little brother, the 18-year-old Leo, to escort her home safely. Upon arrival at her apartment, Yuuko made a bold move on Leo, leading them to spend the night together. The following day, Yuuko came to the realization that she had not only slept with her best friend's little brother, but also taken his virginity. Despite this fact, Leo desired more than just a one-time occurrence, and the two commenced a purely physical relationship. Will Yuuko be able to conceal the truth from Mikan? Could their relationship develop in a more meaningful direction?
In my mundane office existence as Nomiya, I blend into the crowd without making much of an impression. Yet, in the digital realm, I transform into a proficient female warrior and share an intimate bond with Yulin, whom I communicate with regularly. Despite having a strong admiration for my charming colleague, Mr. Kajimura, I lacked the confidence to approach the world's most celebrated individual, much like my unremarkable avatar at the start of my quest. However, when Yulin proposes a face-to-face interaction, I gather the courage to show up at the designated location, only to be shell-shocked by what unfolds...
Lizel finds himself mysteriously transported to a city that shares some resemblances with his own, but is undoubtedly a different world. Despite the unlikely reality, Lizel, being a composed individual, doesn't succumb to panic. He embarks on a journey to unravel the mysteries of this peculiar place and hires an experienced adventurer, Gil, as his guide and protector. With no clear means of returning home, Lizel takes the opportunity to explore this new world and join a guild of adventurers. He's optimistic that he'll eventually figure a way back, in the meantime, he plans to enjoy his otherworldly vacation.
Yoon Hyesung is just your average office worker—but in her heart, she’s the number-one fan of Na Yeonwoo, a trainee who keeps getting this close to debuting before every opportunity falls through. After yet another failed debut, Hyesung has a full-on meltdown in her room, bawling about the unfair system and her own helplessness. But when she wakes up, she finds herself in a mysterious space with a strange window popping up: [Would you like to accept a reality where your dreams come true?] This must be one of those setups, right? After a brief internal panic, Hyesung makes up her mind. “If I have to move the world to debut Yeonwoo, I will. Let’s go.” Only… things don’t go quite as expected. Now she’s the one getting scouted?! An uproarious idol fantasy where a fan’s obsession turns into her own unexpected rise—can she debut her favorite… or will she end up debuting herself?
