When Shoko’s husband Masahiro is sent abroad for work, she takes her daughter Tomomi with her to visit her mother who lives alone in the countryside. Compared to her mother-in-law who is good at cooking and setting a beautiful table, her mother’s modest, plain cooking embarrasses her to the point that Shoko is too hard on her…
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.
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?
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.
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.
Easily explore the Japanese fashion style! Building up a wardrobe can be a pricey and tiring endeavor, but it doesn't have to be. Attaining a fashionable appearance has never been easier; just pay a little bit of attention. Purchase a few straightforward articles of clothing in basic colors that can be mixed and matched to create multiple outfits. Treat yourself to this fashion guide in graphic novel form, which will illustrate how to infuse your wardrobe with Japanese flair through simple tutorials, recommendations for fundamental clothing, and techniques for effortlessly coordinating your style!
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.
The compilation crafted by Seyeong O includes thirteen powerful short stories that cover a broad spectrum of topics such as South Korea's monotonous corporate culture, rural lifestyles, and moral parables. Additionally, the stories shed light on ancestral artifacts.
Penny, a single mother, was excited to treat her five-year-old daughter to a luxurious month-long vacation in Rome after putting in a lot of effort. However, things took a turn for the worse when a total stranger woke her up in the middle of the night by standing at the bottom of her bed and aggressively questioning her about why she was in his bed. This encounter left her disoriented and alarmed.
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.
For more than a century, the legend of Faust has remained a popular tale of a peculiar scholar who made a notorious deal with the devil. However, the conventional portrayal of Faust as a dreary, bookish man in fairy tales has obscured the truth about the actual character. In reality, Faust is a captivating, bespectacled woman named Johanna Faust who is still alive to this day. As Johanna searches for missing pieces of her long-lost demon, she ventures into a small town where she rescues a young boy named Marion from the clutches of a criminal. In return for her assistance, Johanna requests a simple favor from Marion, but her charm and enigmatic persona arouse Marion's curiosity, compelling him to join her on her journey. Included in this is a one-shot: Transparent Museum, Volume 1.
The antagonist in the game, Our Ray of Light, is none other than Pride Royal Ivy, a repugnant individual who has committed numerous offenses such as restraining her adopted sibling and mistreating household staff. Her actions have made her a nefarious character. Now reborn as Princess Pride at just eight years old, a typical Japanese high school student must prioritize her own survival. She plans to use her extraordinary abilities to save her father, restore the country's integrity, and lead with benevolence and magnanimity. No matter what impediments she may face, Pride is resolute in altering her fate!