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The speaker remarked, "Had you been born female, we would have never crossed paths." Ida sheepishly admitted, "In truth, I am a girl." Disguising herself as a male had been effortless with her striking looks and formidable combat skills, deceiving countless people. Despite believing Ida to be male, Kang Naru found himself drawn to her. This sparked speculations of Naru's sexuality, leaving Ida irritated at the prospect of disclosing her true gender. Ida pondered, "Shall I reveal my identity to everyone?" But what repercussions would ensue from such a revelation?
Lina Inverse, a sorceress and expert bandit slayer on the move, teams up with Gourry Gabriev, a wandering swordsman, for a seemingly expedient partnership. The primary source for this tale is the Slayers manga, which draws from volumes one through eight of the Slayers novels. As for the fourth volume, it's an adaptation of the film Slayers Return.
The tale of Oshaberi na Jikanwari is rooted in the personal romance of Mizusawa Megumi sensei. Beginning in elementary school, it recounts her challenges and experiences as she transitions through primary, junior and senior high school, all while harboring a crush on a particular boy.
Masahiko Murai's academic performance is lackluster, leaving those around him disappointed, although he is not the poorest student in his class. The title for class failure goes to Yamada, an unpleasant classmate who surprisingly manages to get a girlfriend. Ashamed of his own ineptitude, Masahiko makes up a long-distance relationship with Haruka Mizusawa, his childhood friend, to save face. The next day, Masahiko is shocked when Haruka shows up in his class, confidently announcing their relationship. However, Masahiko is bewildered because he knows that Haruka passed away five years ago. He is left wondering who or what his new "girlfriend" really is.
To attract her future prince, Miu Nishie was instructed to maintain her cuteness, but finding a compatible match in her all-girls school proved to be a challenge. Nagisa Fujiwara, the school's handsome and masculine idol, came closest to her ideal mate, but he had a slew of admirers among the underclassmen. While applying makeup in the restroom, Miu hears a loud crash and a scream. She hurries to investigate and finds Fujiwara standing amid the debris of a broken vase. Anxious to conceal the incident, Fujiwara begs Miu to stay silent and promises to do anything she desires in return. Seizing an opportunity for a romantic relationship, Miu suggests they date to prepare for their future true loves. As their tale of humor and love unfolds, the princess realizes that her prince may have been closer than she previously thought. Includes one-shot: After-School Sweetheart.
A fresh epoch has dawned, and humanity has embarked on a novel journey with its constituents. Each individual now possesses roles akin to those in games. Previously in the tale, Xiu Xian and Xiu Mo had evolved into two distinct career paths. On a blind date, the main character learns of an impending new era and upon conversing with Tang Qingrou, met during the date, comes to realize the truth of rebirth. Official translations:
Raised as the daughter of a count who staunchly supported Crown Prince Carlisle, Elena Blaise's world was shattered when Anti-King Paveluc assassinated the prince and destroyed House Blaise. As the sole survivor, Elena dedicated herself to becoming a knight to avenge her family's demise. However, in her final confrontation with Paveluc, she suffered a fatal blow that transported her back in time. Finding herself a year before her family's annihilation, Elena resolved to protect them at any cost. With this in mind, she rushed to save Crown Prince Carlisle, offering herself as both his future bride and devoted knight. Despite his confusion, Carlisle trusted her and entrusted the fate of his kingdom to her capable hands.
Volume 1 1. My Fair Gentleman 2. Marriage Pink Volume 2 1. Tanabata no Koibito 2. A♥Un 3. Ribbon no Kimochi Volume 3 1. Shinobiyoru Koi Kusemono 2. Sakura Hime Yume Rondo 3-4. Kinou no Tsuzuki
Souji's existence had been marked by mundane happenings, his parents bickering incessantly, until enchanting Mika enters his life. She flits through each day with a lightness of being that captivates him. Together, they enter a relationship stripped of weighty proclamations such as "love" or "devotion", meeting occasionally without making commitments. Yet, when Mika utters "Who knows..." can an unremarkable liaison prompt Souji to declare, "I couldn't have made it this far without you"?
Upon discovering that Tareh has been accepted into the all-boys Ordinary School, Nareh is taken aback and prepared to undertake whatever measures necessary to impede his attendance. As fraternal twins, with Nareh being the elder sister and Tareh her younger brother, their close bond compels her to act.
Mobuko, also known as Nobuko, tends to blend in with the crowd due to her natural introversion and tendency to overthink. Social situations have been avoided in her life, making her hesitant to express her feelings to colleague Hiroki Irie, who played a significant role in helping her transition to a new job at the supermarket. However, after witnessing her junior colleague Abe exchange contact information with Hiroki, Nobuko gathers the courage to ask for his number, initiating a transformative journey towards becoming the adventurous lead character she's always wanted to be. As her romantic life starts to bloom, Nobuko's bold move sets her on a path towards self-discovery.
A hero emerges from childhood cruelly and incomprehensibly maimed. He travels in search of a way to heal his wound, inflicted by his own father. The father intended thereby to seal a sinister pact with dark forces, which would ever after lie in wait along the son's path. The hero rides astride a trustworthy and magical mount and provides from the aid of a god. Between 1990 and 1991, Viz experimented with a graphic novel line called the Viz Spectrum imprint. At launch, they published three titles aimed at a male audience, featuring genres like science fiction and historical themes. The Spectrum graphic novels are typically around 70 pages each, equivalent to two comic book issues. They are deluxe, large-format editions, yet still portable, with particular attention to presentation. The books are printed on parchment-like paper, bound with vinyl covers, and some feature hot-stamped prints. Each volume also includes an engaging essay related to the content or the artist, adding depth to the reading experience.
