"I'll help rehabilitate you... I'll become your boyfriend." Koharu Momose was dating someone from her office, when out of nowhere the whole relationship fell apart. The reason: "you're a boring woman" ?! Momose, now stuck thinking about how her past relationships have ended with men thinking she just isn't interested, is now convinced she just isn't cut out for this love business. However, the ace of the sales department, Ayato Shiomi, has something else to say...!!
After losing her parents at a young age, Yae Sachiyama was taken in by her uncle. Since then, she's been living under his roof while he and his wife drain her of both freedom and money. The only place she can truly relax is at her workplace, Kuga Industries. There, she quietly harbors feelings for the CEO, Tomomitsu. Because of her difficult home life, however, she can't bring herself to tell him. Her feelings for Tomomitsu only grow stronger with each small act of kindness he shows her.
But one day, when Yae returns home from work, her cousin's attitude suddenly takes a strange turn and she finds herself pushed further into a corner...
The story of a sweet but complicated marriage, born from a life of mistreatment.
Tsutsumi works in an office as a clerk, but she's had a hard time working under the newest addition to their team with a mean streak for strict work ethics who came in from the sales department- Takasugi! However, it's not exactly the hard time anyone would have expected. After catching a moment of unexpected kindness from him, Tsutsumi can't do anything other than stiffen up and blush!!
Kokoro Kurogane is a beautiful and hard-working perfectionist known for her icy personality. Always arriving at the exact same time every morning and completely dedicating herself to her work, she is admired... no, rather feared, in the office. One day, a handsome heartthrob, called Tohno Takaomi, transfers to the office after working abroad in America. He is intrigued by Kokoro, who is secretly known as the "strict" and "impossible to read" "Ms. Ironheart" by her colleagues. He tries to get close to her, despite the barriers she's put in place, but this unexpected attention is throwing her perfect system out of whack!
"Here's to enjoying the second stage of my life!" Kazuha Ono is now a 35-year-old divorcee after ending things with her cheating husband. She works up the courage to declare, "I am officially divorced!" at her workplace, the editorial department of a fashion magazine, and much to her dismay the handsome new employee happens to be there at the same time. She thought it would make things awkward between them, but it seems like for some reason it's drawn him in closer?!
A day before my 40th birthday, it dawns to me that my most accomplished trait is that I've been working in the same office for 18 years. Struggling with an angry customer during an event for a new department, a charismatic salesman comes to the rescue; twelve years younger Kohei Nakajima. On the way home, tears fall as anxiety kicks in, realizing I had turned 40 years old. Suddenly out of nowhere, Kohei appears and confesses his love for me?! I had lost hope... At this age, is it too late to welcome spring into my life?
She's finally got her shot at a nice job at one of the biggest companies around... working as the CEO's girlfriend?! Asahi hasn't been able to find work but has been getting by on a delivery job while looking for a more permanent arrangement. When she gets into her next interview, she realizes that she's just walked into a less-than-favorable reunion. Taiga Kagura, managing director of the company, is heading the interview. Just a day ago Asahi accidentally ruined his suit while chasing down a taxi, and now he wants compensation... for her to be his girlfriend in an elaborate contract. 3 Months. Asahi doesn't like the sound of it, but what other opportunity will she have for her resume...?
A PROPOSAL OF A LIFETIME Hari Shin has officially hit rock bottom. After being worked to the bone at her office job, meeting her long time crush's girlfriend, and helping to pay off her family's debt, she's 0 for 3 with work, love, and money. Luckily, her friend Yeongsuh has a business proposal for her: go on an arranged date in her stead, and Hari will receive a hefty compensation. Things grow complicated, however, when the other party turns out to be her new CEO-and he's got a proposal of his own!
Hitomi, now 33, is an averagely diligent office worker who has tiptoed her way through life avoiding anything that would make her stand out. She has also been dating her younger coworker Takuma for two years. Sure he hasn't popped the question yet and she's getting a little anxious, but otherwise, Hitomi's content with life. Then, one day, news breaks that Takuma is getting married to the young receptionist at work...! Wanting to forget her heartbreak, Hitomi wastes no time and finds a new job with a publisher in their comics division. Problem is, she has to work with explicit romance comics. Oh, and the fact that she's often at the mercy of her passionate editor-in-chief Mr. Adachi, in more ways than one! ...But before she gets used to the rhythm of things (and the butterflies), a married Takuma suddenly shows up, suggesting that they continue meeting discretely...!
Keina witnesses her boyfriend's affair at his place. Six months into their relationship, and with marriage in mind, she is cheated on and dumped with a single message... Furthermore, when she tries to get back the money she saved for the wedding, she is scorned as a 'disgrace'. "You have no right to call me a disgrace! I will never cry myself to sleep over such a scum!" Swearing to get revenge, she agrees to a proposal from her handsome boss, Usui: "Wanna marry me?" Her goal is to hurt her ex-boyfriend's ego by marrying a superior-ranking man in front of him, but there's a high probability that he won't be convinced that she's marrying Usui, given how little she knows about him. They start by going out on a date to get to know each other better, but the more she learns about Usui, the more she feels a growing emotion towards him...
"This is my punishment - someone as hideous as me falling for someone as good-looking as you..." Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. "Is this...me...?! I'm SUPER cute!!" Those around her can't hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180-degree change... But Yumeko's new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship... And an attempted murder case?! This frenzied romantic comedy will leave you bubbling with energy!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-5 of "Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!"
In her third year as a working adult, Aya, who has just turned 20 years old, has her first kohai! His name is Yamato Higa-san (age 26). Higa-san is kind and pleasant to be around, so naturally he is very popular with everyone in the department. However, for some reason, he teases only Aya, his trainer, and shows her his alpha male side... With mature, smart Higa-san taking the initiative at every turn, Aya cannot focus on her work...!
After losing her parents, Mio's dream of becoming a pianist was all but taken from her. Now, she works as a house keeper at Arc en Ciel, a luxury hotel in the heart of the city. One day, a flurry of expected events introduces Mio to Taisei, the heir to Arc en Ciel. The next thing she knows, she is accompanying him to the hotel's anniversary party -- as his lover! The task? To put an end to his arranged engagement! On top of that, Mio has to continue to pretend to be Taisei's fiance even after the party is over...?! A story of the sweet adoration that grows between one brave housekeeper and the successor to a luxury hotel!
"This is the real me." -- Having no defined sense of self, Suzuno spends each day simply trying her best to be the ideal woman. She somehow manages to impersonate a very capable woman at the stationery company where she works. One day, though, her handsome, prince-like coworker, Watarai, finds out what she's really like! Once they are alone together, Suzuno realizes that Watarai, himself, is not actually the princely type he seems to be... What's more, Watarai finds out that Suzuno is shouldering her parents' debt. The morning after Suzuno reveals all to the office prince, she wakes up in her own bed... To none other than a naked Watarai sleeping beside her?!
I thought I was the protagonist. I'm the CEO's daughter. I'm the one engaged to him... Plus, I'm still a v-... Ah, sorry for rambling. Let me explain...She's cheerful, honest, and friendly. He's successful at his job, considerate, and handsome to boot. (Extremely handsome. Hehe.) Anyway, sometimes, the more challenging a relationship is, the easier it is burst up in flames... I'm his fiancee, but I'm more like the rival love interest who's just in the way. Someone to create conflict and suspense. In other words, the antagonist they must defeat to get their happy ending.That's right. She's the heroine of this story. Not me.
"Even rational people have their limits." I want him to wrap me in those big, strong arms... Do I really deserve this though? Kotoe and Itsuki are both 36 and met at a matchmaking party. With both thinking seriously about marriage, they agree on some rules for marriage in the form of a "prenup". But there's even a section about "Nightly Affairs"...?! To ensure there will be no problems, they decide to move in together and do a trial run. A love comedy following two adults who want to look before they leap (into marriage)!
"Oh no... if he moves his hand like that, I'll...!" Rio Kasugai, an office worker with a knack for fortune-telling, reluctantly does a love fortune for her boss, Shinya Fukamachi, whom she really can't stand. That night, she has a startling dream of her...having sex with him?! This dream makes her hyper-aware of him, and she finds it hard to contain the heat of arousal building within her. Then, one evening after work, the two find themselves getting close, leading to...?! Buckle up for a wild ride of romance, mystery, and suspense with a headstrong office worker and her snide boss!
Mana's only friend during high school was a girl by the name of Himeno Takatou. They reunite as adults and Himeno has become even more stunning than before. While catching up, Himeno asks about Mana's love life and learns all about the man Mana is interested in. Then after hearing that Himeko had just gone through a divorce, Mana invites her to a barbecue with her colleagues to cheer her up. However, the Himeno who shows up dresses and acts like a totally different person! Little by little...another side of Himeno begins to surface.
Yukino, who works for a major real estate company in the industry, is forced to return to her hometown for a political marriage her father has forced her on her. Intending to break off her long-time crush on Rei, the company heir, Yukino ends up spending the night with him the night before she is to quit her job the following month... It was supposed to be the first and last time, but from that night on, Rei no longer hides his possessive desire for Yukino...? Yukino's heart is shaken by Rei's doting love and the impending political marriage. This is an adult roller-coaster love story you won't be able to take your eyes off of.
I'm the only one who knows his secret. What is the sweet personality he's hiding behind ugly glasses?
Tadashi transfers to the company where Kasumi works. He has thick glasses, long bangs, a hunched back, and he speaks quietly. He's a dull man who is not typical of someone in Sales. But for some reason, Kasumi is intrigued by him. One day, Tadashi saves Kasumi from her sexually harassing manager. His suddenly sharp, wolf-like gaze is so charming that he seems like a completely different person from his usual, unreliable self!