A collection of early one-shots from Riyoko Ikeda. In addition to the title one-shot, also includes:- **Ueno Station, 4:50** (上野駅4時50分, Ueno Eki 4 Ji 50 Bun)- **A Summer in Canterbury** (カンタベリーの夏, Canterbury no Natsu)- **The Harmony of Friendship** (友情のハーモニー, Yuujou no Harmony)- **Laura's First Love** (ローラの初恋, Laura no Hatsukoi)- **Under This Sky** (この空の下に, Kono Sora no Shita ni)The original tankobon also contains a bonus guest one-shot by Mieko Takahashi titled *The Love of Auntie Reiko* (レイコおばちゃまの恋, Reiko-obachama no Koi)
Vol. 1: Kooru Shakunetsu (Freezing Flame) When Hirose Katsumi discovers that his father's company is in jeopardy as their largest customer, Mimuro, considers moving to other markets, he convinces his father to meet with the heads of Mimuro. Attending the meeting with his father, Katsumi has the unfortunate luck of catching the eye of the heir, Mimuro Yoshitaka. Yoshitaka calls on Katsumi with a deal that will allow the Mimuro Corporation to continue doing business with Katsumi's father. There is one condition, though…Katsumi must put Yoshitaka's needs above all else and do anything requested. With such a tough economy, and so many employees depending on his father's company, Katsumi has no choice but to obey, and begins a life of humiliation as the possession of a cold-hearted Yoshitaka. But, who is actually the one being possessed? And what will Yoshitaka do when his pet learns how to bite back, using manipulative tricks learned from the Mimuro heir to possibly turn the tables? (from Fushichou) Vol. 2: Homura no Kusari (Chain of Flame) Vol. 3: Mitsu no Rakuin (Honeyed Brand) Vol. 4: Rekka no Shizuku (Melting Flame) The story shifts to a new couple... Vol. 5: Rekka no Shizuku (Melting Flame 2) Vol. 6: Rouraku no Hana (Twined Dragon) Vol. 7: Rouraku no Hana 2 (Twined Dragon 2)
Seulgi was no.1 in her old suburban school. Now, having transferred to the prestigious Chaehwa Girls’ High in Seoul, she must engage in fierce, friendly competition with her rich and talented rival Jay. (Source: YLab) --- **Original Webtoon:** [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=5254560), [Naver Webtoon](https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=748069) **Official Translations:** * [Chinese (Simplified) / 汉语](https://dongmanmanhua.cn/CAMPUS/shanyidejingzheng/list?title_no=1721) * [Chinese (Traditional) / 漢語](https://www.webtoons.com/zh-hant/school/friendlyrivalry/list?title_no=3513) * [Indonesian / Bahasa Indonesia](https://www.webtoons.com/id/drama/friendly-rivalry/list?title_no=2784) * [Thai / ภาษาไทย](https://www.webtoons.com/th/drama/good-competition/list?title_no=2380)
Seung-tae’s not sure he’s lived the best of lives. He’s 70-years-old and still closeted, with no one left at his side to hold his hand when he’s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But maybe all that could change… with the help of his old diary. Turns out he can reach out to his 19-year-old self in the past via its magic. And talking to his younger self, all these memories keep coming back… Of how he was in love when he was so young, and how there was this serial killer on the loose in his neighborhood… Original Webtoon: Lezhin, KakaoPage, Comico, Naver Series, MrBlue Official Translation: English
This work is a story about a boy, Rwanda, whose mother is a vicious murderer, set in England at the end of the 19th century. Rwanda, who has long been confined in the basement, grew up and left the house after a certain incident. Eventually, he arrived at the town and was picked up by a staff member of the nursing home and decided to live in the facility. But peaceful everyday life is only boring for Rwanda…
Mitsuhashi and Itou went missing 25 years ago on the night of their high school graduation, leaving Sagawa behind. Now in his forties, Sagawa has given up on his dreams and works a dead-end job. When he discovers that his colleague, Miyabi, is being mistreated by her sibling, Sagawa attempts to emulate his vanished friends by intervening. His efforts are met with disastrous consequences that nearly cost him his life. With no other options left, Sagawa desperately begs for salvation, and miraculously, Mitsuhashi and Itou appear, looking as young as they did when they vanished all those years ago. [Written by Denji]
It's been 25 years since Mitsuhashi and Itou suddenly disappeared right before the high school graduation ceremony. Sagawa, now in his forties, is working at a dead end job after giving up on his dreams. When he finds out that his coworker Miyabi is being abused by her older brother, he tries to intervene, thinking that he could be like those two were back in the day. However, it backfires horribly, and he finds himself on the verge of being killed. All out of options, he prays for help in desperation, when Mitsuhashi and Itou suddenly appear out of nowhere, looking exactly like they did all those years ago!
Delivery rider Kwon Do-eun prioritizes his family's happiness over his own. Delivery work, home, delivery work, home... His days repeat the same routine—until his first love, Lee Se-bin, suddenly reappears. But with him comes the nightmare of that day. "Lee Se-bin... It's been a while." Fueled by explosive anger, Do-eun swings his fist before he can stop himself— and it lands squarely on the face he once loved. "...I'm screwed." Having tangled his own fate, Do-eun finds his peaceful life crumbling day by day, caught in Se-bin's threats and endless schemes. Original Webtoon: R19: Ridibooks, MrBlue, Naver Series, Bomtoon, Lezhin, KakaoPage, Blice R15: Ridibooks, MrBlue, Naver Series, Bomtoon, KakaoPage, Lezhin, Blice Official Translations: Japanese
Noah, a kid that I met 6 years ago in an orphanage. His closed off appearance, made me feel like I was seeing my younger self so i have to admit that I wanted to care for him more... I didn't think that he would follow me this much. Lord, can I lead him to the right path?
The life of Tohru Honda, a resolute high schooler, is transformed by a family tragedy, and she resolves to take charge by leaving her house and setting up a tent. Regrettably, she unwittingly chooses private land owned by the mysterious Sohma clan as her new home. With time, the landowners discover her presence, but instead of expelling her, they offer her a place to live. It is then that Tohru uncovers the family's hidden secret: each member turns into an animal from the Chinese Zodiac upon physical contact with someone of the opposite gender. In Volume 9 of the story, readers will also get a bonus chapter called "Rain Shelter of Terror."
It's a collection of very short and mostly atmospheric stories dealing with urban legends, ghosts and superstitions all organized around a specific theme (School, Visitors etc.).Some are just two pages long.
More collections of chilling short stories dealing with urban legends, ghosts and superstitions all organized around a specific theme (School, Visitors etc.).