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Yuuran, the daughter of a major merchant, was hurriedly married off because of an imperial edict, in order to manage the imperial harem. When her husband, the younger, handsome right prime minister came, she could only apologize to him for having to marry someone as old as her. But when she went to do her duty at the Imperial Palace, a beautiful woman appeared, and said-- "I do apologize for showing you such an unsightly appearance. I am your husband"!? Entering the harem as a couple with a cross-dressing husband!?

What is love? After their father passed away in an accident, the only ray of light to the Zheng family’s three sisters is their brother Zhinian. The family’s ongoing misfortunes quietly bury the seeds of growth in the three sisters - Yihua, Erye and Sanguo, and their future takes an unexpected turn. This story is all about love and the the bonds between family, friends and lovers.

Hayame leads a modest, peaceful life as a housewife. One day she meets a jackass student named Issei, but thinks little of it. As Hayame's life falls apart around her, Issei makes an unexpected proposal which will turn her life upside-down.

From CMX: In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance. Note: Volumes 8-10 are "Emma: Further Tales". They fill in details from the Emma manga, both before and after the events in that storyline. Each chapter explores the motivations or simply shows a day in the life of a particular character from the story. Find out about the romance between Doug and Kelly in their early days, or follow the adventures of Eleanor as she overcomes her heartache and begins to live again, or visit with Tasha and her family on her day off. - IIChan

Jubei is a painter of cats in Edo. Accompanied by Nita, a mythical two-tailed monster cat that can speak human language, Jubei encounters various cats in the city of Edo.

Yui is a 28-year-old office worker who has just moved into a share house after a break-up. There, she meets a 19-year-old boy who is a member of a band...?! What kind of turn can this love that they can't tell anyone take?

Contains five sweet and lovely slice of life stories about kids, and one bittersweet young romance. The title story Tomonen is about a trio of kids who get lost in the woods and wind up befriending a young witch. A series if vignettes paint us a picture of their time together as they explore a world touched by magic.

Even though Karen is the top student at the Magic Academy, she's also called the 'Worst Genius' and is currently in danger of being expelled!!! The key to avoid the expulsion is  the newly appointed Holy King, a dangerous, untouchable, complex tyrant with fiendish magic?! Rather than being afraid, Karen is in awe of the rare magic. "I want to understand your magic!" A love comedy between the magic-obsessed Seal Master student, Karen, and the vicious tyrant of a Holy King begins!

This anthology picks up where the theatrical version of Heart no Kuni no Alice left off. In her continued search for her vial, Alice finds herself at the circus, which soon leads to the prison. There she is confronted by Joker, who accuses her of being a prisoner. Amidst her confusion, Alice must realize what is more important to her, a regret from her past, or her present life with the Hatter Family.

Despondent over the death of his best friend, Takeru wishes on a shooting star to meet Takuya one last time. A glimmer of light leads him to an ancient tree stump with a giant hole in it; a hole that impossibly leads to an entire city. It’s the same city as his - the same people and places - but, with a key difference: the Takuya in that world is alive and well...while Takeru is not.

From Antisense Scanslations:Anna has been ostracized her entire life because of her ash colored hair and wings. Finally when she couldn't take any more she runs away into the forest where a hideous man eating beast supposedly lives, but instead she bumps into a handsome man with gorgeous white wings.

This sensuous take on Red Riding Hood sees girl and wolf switch roles. Marie has a "cute face," but comes from a family of wanted criminals, and isn't afraid to shoot to kill. But when a good-natured wolf with unusual powers shows up...