A hardworking fellow and his lively calico cat, Kabocha, dwell in a lush rural area. Although Kabocha lounges in the shelter of their home, giving off the impression of a lethargic cat, she delights in uncovering all the natural wonders outside. In her explorations, she encounters other creatures who may not necessarily greet her kindly. As time passes, Kabocha's escapades become increasingly outrageous.
During the initial phase of Twilight, humanity was faced with the task of reconstruction after utter destruction, which entailed the gradual re-establishment of the economy and societal structure. The era saw the emergence of countless dojos as ubiquitous as weeds. In the mammoth metropolis of Zhonghai City, home to ten million inhabitants, the annual Young Masters League was considered the most significant martial arts tournament, with every young martial artist aspiring to achieve the crown of champion.
Encouraged by his classmates to enter the crossdressing contest for their school festival. Little did he know that the contest was harder than he had expected.
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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.
Kaede is experiencing amnesia, and needs the help of Rin and their group resembling Phoenix Wright, in order to regain their memories. Furthermore, Sakura, who has a past with both Rin and Kaede, makes a reappearance, resulting in a new love triangle forming.
Is infinite regression a blessing– or a curse? For Eunhyeon, it is a fate that he desperately wishes to escape. Seven beings fall into the world of cultivators. Each has rare talents, but Eunhyeon appears to have none and struggles to survive in this strange world. Yet after his death, he finds himself back at the start of it all, realizing that his talent is the ability of infinite regression. Here begins Eunhyeon’s relentless struggle to break free.
Takahide and Amano are the top students at their school—much to Takahide’s frustration. No matter how hard she works, she just can’t seem to outshine the effortlessly brilliant (and maddeningly aloof) Amano. But when a small confrontation leads Amano to mistakenly believe Takahide has a crush on him, things take an unexpected turn. His curiosity turns to affection, and suddenly, Takahide sees a new angle: if she plays along, maybe she can finally come out on top. But even the best-laid plans can’t account for matters of the heart…
Having turned 30, Hiro and his former classmates return to their old middle school to dig up time capsules they had left behind. Hiro finds shocking words from his past self inside his box...
"Hey, wanna do it?" A romantic comedy about living together with a scarred queen in a relationship that's more than friends but less than lovers!! One late night, Yamamoto, a college student working part-time at a convenience store, reunites with Hayashi Megumi, his high school classmate and the most beautiful girl in their class. Known as the "Queen" for her strong-willed and arrogant personality, Yamamoto had always found her difficult to get along with. However, during a routine conversation, he notices painful bruises on her wrist. After learning that her boyfriend had been abusing her, Yamamoto decides to let Hayashi stay at his place...!?
At the age of 31, Tarou is a writer with a poor lifestyle which involves never cooking his own meals. His unhealthy habits leave much to be desired. During a chance encounter, lively greengrocer Haruki invites him over to drink, and after some time, Tarou finds himself letting loose and unconsciously making provocative comments that arouse Haruki's desire. Although Tarou identifies as heterosexual, Haruki gradually takes control with physical intimacy, revealing Tarou's underlying masochistic tendencies. As their relationship progresses, Haruki offers a unique and somewhat sadistic brand of affection to satisfy Tarou's newfound desires.