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From ADV: While most people her age are having fun, with little or no worries, Mi-Roo is stuck playing the role of student, homemaker and full-time babysitter to her siblings. With a mother who is gone more than half of the time, an overworked older sister who's a manhwa artist, and a lazy twin brother who serves only as a hindrance, Mi-Roo is trapped in a constant balancing act of housework and schoolwork. She’s no superhero though, and it will take more than her undaunted determination to stay afloat!
From An Endless Story: If you ride a train you can see there are a lot of different people. I wonder where they came from and where they are going. I've been able to hear many conversations and I wonder what kind of relationship these people have. I want to talk to them and ask, but I would be weird if I did so I just enjoy imagining it by myself.
From Esthétique: Toudou Rinko is a serious and reliable class representative, now in 2nd year of high school. It happens that the first male person she starts to notice is her homeroom teacher, Saku Makoto. She ends up helping the nonchalant and playful teacher with his "Love Guidance Room". Also included is Tanaka sensei's earlier 1998 work "Light Right Rabbit" Usami is a high-school student who likes children. After an incident on a school trip, he plays with the children at their kindergarten. The children call him "Usagi" because of his magic trick. He also happens to be in love with one of the kindergarten teachers.
From Shoujo Crusade: One day, while in search for more food, our heroine stumbles upon a jar of what looked like umeboshi; little did she know that it would bring her more than just a full stomach. The mysterious snack somehow makes her shrink and she can only grow back when she eats something (which is a bit of a chore if you're THAT tiny). And if that's not troublesome enough, she's also dealing with her crush who seems to like her best friend!?
This is a cinderella-like story in which a shy and common girl gets a pair of glass slippers. The slippers enable her to transform into a cinderella. In this form she's loved by the guy she has a secret crush on.
In preparation for the catastrophic meteor, scientists had foreseen the disaster, prompting leaders from all countries to convene and strategize the survival of humanity. They established the Seven Seeds initiative wherein young, healthy individuals from each country were cryogenically preserved until the computer declared Earth safe again, giving them a chance to thrive in the new world. The Japanese government, on the other hand, formed five groups of survivors: Winter, Spring, and Summer groups A and B, and Fall. Each group was composed of a guide and seven members, equipped with a small tube of poison as a last resort. Moreover, seven refuges known as "Fuji" were made available, containing various seeds and survival guides. This shoujo manga, which won the 52nd Shogakukan Manga Award, depicts their post-apocalyptic journey.
From Serenus Dreamers: Shun is a girl who used to be shy and gloomy. Wanting to change, she transforms herself into a bright girl when her family transfers into a new place. Hoping to fit in, she laughs and smile at everything agreeing with everyone. She starts to fear that her young teacher is seeing right through her. Is she just imagining, or is it true---? Also contains two one-shots: Your Kotonoha (Your Words) Yuki's childhood friend, Rio, suddenly moves back. Two years ago, she confessed to Rio through a letter; but Rio read it out loud to everyone and made fun of her. Rio still has the letter and threatens to recite it unless Yuki does what he says. Puberty Baby To Eri, Kaoru is like a troublesome little brother or a cute puppy. She's been taking care of him for fifteen years since they live in the same apartment. She thought he had no interest in girls but that changes when she catches him with a group of girls and flirting!
After six cycles, Rishe Imgard Wertsner is well aware of her fate: shunned by her family and rejected by her betrothed. Despite each iteration taking her back to the same moment, Rishe has lived a different life each time. In one, she became a merchant; in another, an herbalist, and in yet another, a knight. Nonetheless, she has always met the same tragic end- dying at the age of 20. Her sixth life was cut short by Arnold Hein, the emperor of the neighboring country. But as she embarks on her seventh iteration, Arnold surprises her with an unexpected proposal- to become his fiancé and live a luxurious life by his side. Rishe had always longed to visit Arnold's country, but war had made it impossible in her past lives. Eager to realize her dream, she eagerly accepts Arnold's offer.
Souko and Yuki are childhood friends. Despite their youth, the love between them develops into a serious relationship. But the terrible secret Souko hides (an injury, a broken family) prompts her into later abandoning Yuki. Now living in a new town, Souko meets Hiroto whose friendship and gentleness coax Souko into once more reaching for happiness. Past wounds, the promise of future love, overwhelming passion and two brothers vying for the same woman.
Kuini and Yilou must travel to Baoze, an unknown village, to prevent a nameless threat, or the world will end in 80 days. Along the way, they team up with the apprentice artist Lang, who is also traveling to Baoze to find the mythical dragons. The way to Baoze is filled with danger, mystery, mischief, and… fatal hilarity. Will they ever get to their destination?
When Sun-Hyuk Cho became an orphan at a young age he was taken in by his maternal grandfather, an extremly wealthy and notorius businessman. However his grandfather has just died leaving teenage Sun-Hyuk Cho his fortune under the condition he finish his education. In Sun-Hyuk Cho's video journal he reveals the difficulties he's having dealing with this death. He is not helped by the eccentric employees his grandfather has left behind or by his own eccentricities.
The "ultra secret" organization, Ultimate Blue, dedicates itself to fighting terrorists and criminals in the name of peace. Their top agent goes by the code name "Musashi #9;" she is a quiet yet fearless 16 year old girl. From Baka-Updates: Exotic. Smart. Lethal. Musashi #9 doesn't live the life of a normal teenager. Hers is full of intrigue, violence, and death. Some people want to change the world. This sixteen year-old girl can. Deep ideological, religious, and social differences drive the world closer to destruction, and the innocent masses suffer while politicians huddle in safety. One ultra-secret organization is committed to preserving world peace, and their top agent goes by the code name Musashi #9. This agent battles terrorists and extremists, while bringing hope to the people she saves. The world may be a dangerous place, but it's a whole lot safer with Musashi #9 in it.
