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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.

Tooru Kirishima, now 28 years old, has risen to the rank of wakagashira in the Sakuragi Group, granting him the liberty to do as he pleases and earning him the moniker "The Demon of the Sakuragi Group." Yet, his fate takes a startling twist when he becomes responsible for his boss's daughter. What follows is a heartwarming(?) romantic comedy highlighting the story of a strong-willed woman and a strikingly attractive, yet unconventional yakuza.

Ayumi Komatsu is a diligent worker determined to climb the ranks in a top advertising agency. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she gets drunk at a company event and wakes up with no recollection in the bed of a complete stranger. Experience this captivating tale from the "Irresistible Mistakes (Love365)" game, now adapted into a manga! Keep in mind that the fourth and final volume is included in the Otona no Hajimete-hen compiled volume.

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.

When Archduke Cesare returns from war, Eileen barely recognizes the man she once knew—he’s cold, commanding, and burning with unspoken desire. But nothing shakes her more than his sudden proposal. As old feelings stir, Eileen must choose: take his hand, or flee before his fire consumes her.

The "Bibliophile Princess," Elianna Bernstein, has always favored books over people, a preference upheld since she began reading. However, being a noble, she must seek a suitor. Luckily, Crown Prince Christopher Selkirk Asherald proposes an agreement whereby Elianna can preserve her leisure time, and he will benefit from a pretend engagement with Elianna. Their time together proves delightful as Elianna discovers the joy of opening up to others. Nonetheless, all good things must end. For Elianna, who cherishes books over socializing, terminating their counterfeit relationship should come easy. But as Christopher becomes closer to another woman, Elianna gradually recognizes her feelings for him.

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]

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.

Men seem to be Minami's downfall as she always falls for their looks, only to find out they are awful. When she learns about her upcoming work assignment involving a handsome yet impolite man, she immediately decides to avoid any emotional attachment to him. However, her plans change when she discovers that he is the son of the author of her favorite childhood picture book series, Bride of the Vampire. Although he initially comes across as rude, he eventually transforms into a different person. Soon enough, Minami uncovers the secret that his attractive lips conceal...

When an impish and self-absorbed water creature named Wakasa takes over the bathtub in Tatsumi's Tokyo apartment, the calm and collected teenager is faced with a challenge. Despite their vastly different personalities, Tatsumi and the mischievous merman form an unlikely bond. However, things become more complicated when Wakasa's aquatic companions, including a crab, jellyfish, and a sentient octopus, join the mix, creating chaos in Tatsumi's normally tranquil bathroom.

In high school, Natsume Shiranui admires Natsume Minazuki, his childhood friend, who always comes to his rescue and steers him in the right direction. Shiranui strives to imitate her admirable traits such as being composed, level-headed, and valiant above all. Their tale chronicles Shiranui's journey to becoming Minazuki's rescuer.

Grimm Otogi is a descendant of the Grimm Brothers, authors of the well known Grimms' Fairytales. Upon picking up a mysterious book he discovers in his house, Otogi is attacked by a demon. He soon learns that the Grimm brothers vowed to sacrifice the lives of their descendants in exchange for the fairytales, forcing Otogi to defeat the demons from these cruel and twisted stories if he wishes to survive.