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Catarina Claes, arrogant and self-centered daughter of a duke, enjoys tormenting her classmate Maria Campbell who is from a lower social class. However, her behavior takes a surprising turn when she suddenly realizes she is a character in an otome game she used to play. To make matters worse, she is the villainess and destined to meet a tragic end because of her wicked ways. Despite being close to adulthood, it seems too late to change how others perceive her. Desperate to avoid her fate, Catarina decides to do anything it takes to redeem herself and survive.
In this romantic story, a bespectacled man and a person ostracized as worthless are both enamored with a(n insincere) literary woman, who flaunts only her physical appearance without substance.
Two young boys, feel very anxious to face the circumstances of reality, what kind of decision will they take?
Arashi, without realizing, fell asleep on the train and woke up to find that he had drooled on a fellow passenger. He didn't expect to ever see the man again, but was surprised when he showed up unexpectedly at his school.
Every day is filled with excitement when dating. Takase, a high school sophomore, is involved in a secretive relationship with Togawa, a popular student in the same class. While they appear composed in front of their peers, Takase can't help but be thrilled by Togawa's affectionate behavior when they are alone. But their relationship is put at risk when Kurono, a senior in their school, discovers their secret. And to make things worse, Kurono takes a liking to Takase! This heartwarming tale follows the love story of a caring boyfriend and a somewhat scatterbrained girlfriend. ♪
High school is home to all kinds of new encounters and people, but for Renge Ooyama, her first encounter with a classmate was much weirder than she expected. When Renge meets her classmate Sumire Yotsuya, the latter is clearly not the 16-year-old student she claims to be, but instead is a wooden puppet operated by an old man dressed in black. Though the students and faculty attempt to ward off the man, he refuses to break character and only gives confused responses from the puppet Sumire. Thanks to the principal seeing Sumire as a real girl, teachers and pupils alike must accept this new and odd student as the normal person "she" claims to be. Now classmates with Sumire, Renge is creeped out when "she" insists they hang out and become friends, and worries how it might affect her reputation at school. However, when Renge falls into trouble, it's none other than Sumire who comes to her aid. Finding that Sumire (and the old man) aren't so bad after all, she decides to give "her" a shot. Sumire♡16-sai!! follows Renge and her schoolmates as they attend school with this masquerader and come to realize that despite the wooden body, Sumire's heart is certainly real.
Mikasa Otsuka, a solitary transfer student who is an only child, meets Hinata Yakumo, the most energetic kid in class with a large family and a tendency to pry into others' affairs. Together, they embark on a lively and mischievous journey of discovering their place in the world, as they grow up and develop their friendship.
Due to his dad's flighty tendencies, Kyoichi has been constantly moving from one place to the next his entire life, never even getting the chance to make a friend. The latest move takes him to a peaceful rural town, where he intends to live quietly and not stand out until he graduates. But that plan is quickly interrupted by his oddball classmate Leo, who pulls Kyoichi into his chaotic antics and his circle of friends!
Pharm is a skittish but friendly young man who is excited to start his new life as a college student. He'll make friends, join a club... and maybe figure out why he's always sensed that there's a certain someone he's fated to meet. The moment he locks eyes with Dean, the captain of the swimming club, he's attracted to him in a way he's never experienced before. Is this who he's been looking for all this time? Does Dean feel the same way about him? Perhaps the answers lie in past lives they have yet to remember...
Maebara Keiichi enjoys his days in school, playing games with his local friends, after moving to the peaceful town of Hinamizawa. However, the tranquil environment turns out to be a facade when Keiichi discovers news of a murder that occurred in the town. From that point on, Keiichi's life takes a gruesome turn as he realizes his close friends may not be who they seem to be. The story, based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, is told through various scenarios. Tsumihoroboshi is the sixth manga in a series that explores different scenarios in the Higurashi games, and the second one that attempts to answer past puzzling questions. Focusing on Ryuuguu Rena's sudden distrust of her friends, the story answers some lingering questions revolving around Furude Rika's mysterious death.
Shinya is lacking in academic prowess, sports ability, bravery, and overall seems to be a failure. However, his fate takes a turn when he meets Haruna, a girl with the power to transform his life. According to her, Shinya is the chosen Messiah, the one tasked with saving her world while she acts as his protector. But is this true? Could Shinya's previous shortcomings be leading him towards this significant calling? And if he is indeed the Messiah, can he even save himself, let alone an entire world? Additionally, included in this series are two one-shot stories: Night Keeper in volume 4 and Exorcist in volume 6.
