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USD 0.99 / 99pt"You're going to be my Cinderella." It is the Taisho Period. Sakura has always been treated cruelly by her step-mother and younger sister in the home of the Shirahoshis, a fallen noble family. Rinko, her younger sister, gets engaged to an heir to a powerful conglomerate and is set to be introduced as his fiancee at her debut party. Sakura attends her party, but is ridiculed by the other guests due to Rinko's cruel scheme. Right then, Eisei Kuroyuki, an heir to Japan's most powerful conglomerate, steps in to help her. Known for his ironfisted ways, Eisei never bows to authority no matter who they are, even if it's a member of the Imperial Diet. Why would such a man fall for Sakura and dote on her? A Cinderella story with passionate romance begins!! Oh, and filled with plenty of justice served for Sakura's enemies as well! -
USD 0.09 / 9pt ~ USD 0.99 / 99ptYoshiwara, old Edo's paradise of pleasure, has been reborn in modern-day Tokyo.... In this playground of the powerful, where money rules all, women sell both their bodies and the idea of romance to their male clientele. Thrust into this world is the ingenue Asuka, who's been sold out by her foster parents to pay off their debts. While at first oblivious to the nature of Yoshiwara, she accidentally barges in on a "transaction" between a courtesan and her client. Confronted with her new reality of being bought and sold, she longs to make a break for it... but is there anyone around her she can trust...?! -
USD 1.49 / 149ptIn the snowy village of Rokka, the members of the Suzaku imperial family are revered as the descendants of Suzaku, the fire deity himself. Marrying the head of the Suzaku family...is considered the greatest of honors.
Ginka Sakaeda comes from a line of shrine maidens. Her parents had hopes that she would marry into the Suzaku family one day. However, when she came into the world "deformed," they deemed her unworthy as the future Bride of Suzaku, and began treating her with hostility. Her younger sister Akane, however, was born with excellent grace and beauty, earning her the favor of the entire village and securing her position as the top candidate to marry into the Suzaku family. Then, on the eve of the ceremony that would decide Akane's future, Ginka has an unexpected encounter with the Suzaku family head. And the moment their hands touch...the two feel a warm sensation instantly course throughout their bodies! -
Ever since she was a child, Tsubaki's scarlet eyes have held a mysterious power that caused those around her to shun her. Despite this, she tried to live a quiet life, but her cousin, Kiyona, spread rumors about her "cursed" power and had her imprisoned. When plans to sell her are set in motion, Tsubaki steels herself and escapes. Prepared to throw her life away, she is unexpectedly rescued by Kyo, the heir to a distinguished family. Upon learning of the plot to sell her, Kyo decides to purchase her himself, as his night attendant. Tsubaki believes her life is over, but Kyo's unexpected kindness begins to change her world, little by little. -
USD 1.49 / 149ptThe Ichijo family stands atop the nine families, all of whom possess supernatural powers that protect the land. Riko Momose was born into a powerful branch, but during the foresight ritual meant to determine her abilities, it was discovered she had absolutely none. From that moment on, she was mistreated by her parents and her younger sister. Riko's power eventually awakens, but in order to live a peaceful life, she keeps it a secret. During the spring of her 17th year, Ren, the next head of the Ichijo family, becomes her teacher and notices her powers. Intrigued, he quickly approaches Riko, but... -
USD 1.49 / 149ptThrough music, the Hanamura clan manifested special powers that brought about prosperity to their clan; however, Akari, who didn't exhibit any powers was deemed a "Seed of Misfortune" and scorned by her family. From then on begins her days of bearing callous treatment from her parents and sister. But one day, she finds an invitation to a soiree hosted by one of the oldest and noblest clans in the country. It seems the head of that clan, Mikoto Sazarashi, is searching for a bride. Finding herself unable to resist going, Akari attends the soiree - only to be quickly discovered by her sister. Akari is immediately berated and belittled by her, but...a handsome, young man appears, takes Akari's hand, and declares, "I've finally found you, my beloved bride." Check out this great Cinderella story set in an Eastern setting and filled with romance, turmoil, and mystery! -
USD 1.49 / 149ptKikuka is a server at Hananoya, a high-class restaurant frequented by well-to-do politicians and entrepreneurs. She's also the daughter of the establishment's current owner and his late mistress. Her mother was kind and gentle, but suffered from illness, and eventually passed on to the next world. Since then, Kikuka has been working hard at Hananoya while enduring constant mistreatment from her mother- and sister-in-law. She never argues back, keeping her promise to her mother: always smile and never resent those around her. But when her sister-in-law grows tired of putting up with her, she's abandoned in the mountains one night. However, before despair takes ahold of her, Kikuka stumbles upon the rumored pavilion, Hell's Gateway. There, she meets Homura, a man with glistening, vermillion hair and otherworldly beauty... And for reasons she cannot understand, he treats her with a warm kindness that she's never known... -
USD 1.49 / 149pt"I will not fogive anyone who lays a hand on my bride." The Tenryu family has had women with powers of healing for generations, but when someone without those powers is born, they are treated as an outcast and treated harshly. Mitsuki was born into a power part of the Tenryu family but was quickly made an outcast as her lack of healing powers became apparent. At the age of seven, her mother suddenly passed away forcing her to move in with her aunt. Day by day, she has been treated terribly by her relatives due to her status as an outcast. However, all of that changed when the new head of the family came of age. -
USD 1.49 / 149ptMost people in this world are blessed at birth and receive their "Calling" when they come of age. Those who never receive their gift are known as the "Cursed Ones." When Fumi Matsukata turns ten without receiving her Calling, she's about to be abandoned by her family. Instead, however, they decide to keep her around as their servant.
Fumi's younger brother, Itsuki, on the other hand, is born with a powerful Calling, which he uses to torment Fumi incessantly. One day, the Matsukatas receive a proposal of marriage from the prestigious Togo Clan, a long line of clairvoyants. They assumed that the clan's eldest daughter wished to marry their talented son. So how will they react when they find out that the heir Seiji wishes to come take Fumi for his own?! In a world where those without a divine gift are scorned, a girl who's been taught that she's worthless suddenly becomes the wife of a formidable heir. Now that she's escaped her horrible family's clutches, will she find happiness? Will she find love? -
An illegitimate daughter lies about her identity to marry a captain in a strategic marriage, but she's doted on and showered in his love...
"I'm upset because your wet hair is so captivating."
It is the Taisho era and Kaede, who was treated as a maid even though she comes from a good family, is married off to Yukisada, a military captain from a noble family, to save her family's business. However, she must lie about her identity to marry him as a "proper" young lady. Her true identity must absolutely not be revealed.
Her married life begins with secrets. Although she feels guilty, Kaede begins to fall for Yukisada, who dotes on her and is overprotective. -
USD 5.99 / 599ptThrough music, the Hanamura clan manifested special powers that brought about prosperity to their clan; however, Akari, who didn't exhibit any powers, was deemed a "Seed of Misfortune" and scorned by her family. From then on begin her days of bearing callous treatment from her parents and sister. But one day, she finds an invitation to a soiree hosted by one of the oldest and noblest clans in the country. It seems the head of that clan, Mikoto Sazarashi, is searching for a bride. Finding herself unable to resist going, Akari attends the soiree - only to be quickly discovered by her sister. Akari is immediately berated and belittled by her, but...a handsome, young man appears, takes Akari's hand, and declares, "I've finally found you, my beloved bride." Check out this great Cinderella story set in an Eastern setting and filled with romance, turmoil, and mystery!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-5 of "The Fox Lord's Bride ~Taisho Romance Chronicles~" -
USD 6.49 / 649ptYoshiwara has been reborn in modern-day Tokyo.... In this new Yoshiwara, beloved actresses whose talents grace the screen by day spend their nights selling both their bodies and the idea of romance to their male clientele. Thrust into this world is the ingenue Asuka, who's been sold out by her foster parents to pay off their debts. While at first oblivious to the nature of Yoshiwara, she accidentally barges in on a "transaction" between a courtesan and her client. Confronted with her new reality of being bought and sold, she longs to make a break for it... but is there anyone around her she can trust...?!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-8 of "Worth a Billion: Modern-Day Courtesan" -
It's the 1900s, during the Taisho Era, and Ranko Hanamiya is 24 and working as a server at the posh cafe, Cassiopeia. Her parents tell her they're ashamed of having an unwed daughter, but Ranko herself couldn't care less about it. Then, one day, a ravishing college student she's never met before gives her a present while she's working. Her coworkers are ecstatic, but the rational Ranko doesn't know what to make of it. At home, she's met with another surprise. Apparently, someone from the Chonabashi family wants to marry Ranko! It seems as though their grandfathers made a pact to have their grandchildren marry each other one day. Ranko declines, as she enjoys working and isn't interested in marriage, but her parents won't have it. She rather unwillingly goes to the Chonabashi residence to please her parents and protect their egos. When she gets there, who does she see but Yoichiro, the unfriendly young man who gave her that present at the cafe! -
They've been married one month already, but Soijiro's new wife Chiyo has maintained a fake smile every day since. She says and gives away so little, in fact, the insecure samurai can't help but worry whether she's dissatisfied with the arranged match. Ever the beautiful and dutiful wife, Chiyo seems much too good for him - a lowly second son - so he swears to become the husband she deserves. Little does he know, however, the head-over-heels Chiyo is desperately trying to keep her wild attraction to him in check for propriety's sake.
How could she not love a handsome husband who cherishes and protects her with all his heart? -
USD 7.49 / 749ptOn a moonless night... I hear your voice for the first time. Ume was abandoned by the family she married into because she was unable to bear children. She returns to the village where she was born but finds herself alone as her parents die from a spreading disease. As told in tales of sacrifice to the gods, the village also begins to experience a shortage in the crops of their farms that will only continue until someone is offered. Ume is not able to bear a child but as she does not have any children, she is able to lie her way into being offered to the gods. Waiting for her at a shrine deep in the mountains is a wolf god with silver hair and beautiful nails that shine in five different colors... what will come from this encounter between a despised god and an unhappy girl?!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-5 of "The Lying Moon Princess's Marriage: I Will Gain the Wolf God's Favor" -
USD 1.99 / 199ptAkari Shimotsuki is a normal high school girl. One day, At the moment she was about to confess her feelings to her long time love Mamiya, she loses consciousness and finds herself in an entirely unfamiliar world. Additionally, for some reason she is now in someone else's body and people are addressing her as "my lady"... Mysteria Romantica is a love fantasy that crosses time and space! -
USD 1.99 / 199pt ~ USD 3.99 / 399ptFirst published in the 1980s and 90s, Waki Yamato's renowned adaptation of Murasaki Shikibu's 11th-century literary masterpiece is still gorgeous to behold and is considered one of the greatest novel-to-manga adaptations of all time. Prince Genji falls in love with his stepmother, and so begins a forbidden love that will make him suffer his whole life. Genji's love story involves him falling for many women and begins with his love for Princess Fujitsubo-his father's wife, and his stepmother. And Genji will cross that line which he should never cross. -
USD 1.49 / 149ptSayo was born to be the next protector of her village, but her lack of spiritual powers earned her the nickname "worthless shrine maiden." One night, she is attacked by yokai when the demon god Akatsuki, who is worshiped by the village, comes to her rescue. Nanase, her younger sister who became the shrine maiden in her place, hears of this and demands that Sayo be sacrificed as the "Bride of the Demon God." The sacrificial ceremony begins, and Sayo, dressed in the bridal kimono, makes a desperate attempt to escape when in her moment of need, a familiar figure appears... -
USD 1.49 / 149ptIt's the late Taisho era, and the main character, Suzu, works as a waitress at a cafe for the general public. The kind-hearted Suzu endures the harsh treatment of her employer so that she can take care of the poor orphaned children who live in the shadows of the glamorous town. Her dream is to earn enough funds to build a free diner where the children can eat until they're full. One fateful day, a breathtakingly handsome noble comes to the cafe and hits her with a life-changing proposal...! -
I don't want a future where we can be equals, I just want a present where we can be together We are now in the Edo period, where the rumor of five children being spirited away was spreading. One day, a young man came from 200 years in the future arrived with a time machine that was apparently made by someone from this era. If you have a chance to use a time machine, will you use it for your loved ones?
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