"If you want a place to belong, I'll make one for you. Let's get along, dear wife." The newly wedded gentleman who is air to a grand corporate conglomerate is said to have had a terrible cursed placed upon him... Luna Shimizu has been working as a stylist and dealing with an endless amount of bullying from her boss. One night, while looking in the mirror, the face of a woman in a Kimono named Chizuko that looks just like hers appears and sucks her into the mirror. Suddenly, Luna now finds herself in the past?! If she wants to get back home, she will have to go along with what this mysterious organization wants of her: to pose as Chizuko and marry Keiichiro Kuroda, heir to the Kuroda Conglomerate!
You're great just the way you are. Even though Miku is 25 years old, she hasn't learned a thing about how to do her own makeup -- but her boyfriend, Haru, tells her that he prefers her that way. Miku and Haru live together, after all, and they might get married, in which case she'll just quit her job anyway, so it's probably fine never to learn... At least, that's what she tells herself. One day, a boy with a special love for makeup suddenly appears in her life. The beautiful stranger does Miku up gorgeously and Haru's reaction to her new look is almost unbelievable--? A story of starting anew and taking one's life back through makeup!
Sana's first boyfriend, Yamato, was not exactly the looker, but he was kind. And that's what Sana loved about him. So when he suddenly dumps her without warning, her heart is left completely shattered. Having lost faith in the world, Sana vows to leave her past self behind, and transforms... into a full-on delinquent!
3 years later, when Sana had all but forgotten how it feels to love, two guys unexpectedly appear in her life. Koichi, the student council president and school celebrity. And... Sana's ex, Yamato?! Sana barely recognizes her ex, who has undergone a complete transformation of his own, becoming a heartthrob teenage actor! With conflicted memories and emotions on the rise, where will our protagonist's innocent heart take her?
"There's no other woman I want to be with but you, Kanade." Kanade entered a contract marriage with Kazuomi, the cold and calculating CEO of a real estate development company. After a year of wasted efforts and endless disappointments, she decided to file for divorce and move out without a word. Determined to start her life anew, she soon finds herself drawn back to working for her ex-husband due to a string of unexpected events. Can she uncover what lies hidden deep within Kazuomi's heart of ice?
A romantic story that begins with a political marriage! In order to save her motherland on the verge of collapse from fiscal crisis, Eileen, a princess of the Kingdom of Ayuth, is married off to Prince Ruslan of the Eren Empire. Ruslan is gentle and treats Eileen who has gone through hardship in Ayuth with kindness... But it seems he's not just a gentle soul. It turns out Ruslan can be a little mean, and he is the leader of a special force called "The Wolves"...?!
Yoshiwara, 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...?!
"I hereby void our engagement!" My name is Yuriath, daughter of Count Noggar, and my fiance, the son of a Marquis, has just announced the end of our betrothal. All this because my now ex-fiance is smitten with Julie Vanash, the common-born illegitimate daughter of a Count, who recently transferred into our private academy. She's convinced that she's the star of a popular romance series, and has cast me into the role of the "jealous and haughty villainess".... Truth be told, the engagement itself was just business, so I have no lingering attachments to my fiance. A contract is a contract, though, so in addition to the nuisance fee, I must demand restitution! But then there's His Highness the Crown Prince....
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.
Marienne is simply perplexed at her husband Duke Alexias's extreme shift in behavior. He's known for his cruelty. Marienne, too, has received nothing from him but neglect since their engagement. She's resigned herself to being a mistreated prisoner in his home. So then, why? Why would he suddenly profess his love to her and propose to her in earnest? Especially since they're ALREADY married?!
A bejeweled bouquet of flowers, courtship akin to that of a fairy tale prince, being addressed as his GODDESS?! There seems to be no end. But despite Marienne's bewilderment, Alexia's sincerity somehow cuts through his bungling displays, and his words of affection begin to thaw her lonely heart.
Unbeknownst to Marienne, her once ruthless and unfeeling husband has "returned" from the brink of death. But what could've caused this change of heart? Why is he so desperate to ensure her happiness? And most importantly, will he be able to do right by Marienne this time?
Sara is one of four daughters of the Balks dukedom. Born with golden hair and eyes which are said to be those of a witch, she's a blemish on the family name.
Sara has endured all the mistreatment from her family in hopes of living freely once she becomes of age. However, when one of her sisters is to be wed, she is cast out into the land of the beastfolk, for fear she'll bring a curse upon the family. In a land where no humans are said to be able to survive, the cruel emperor of the beastfolk empire, Cael appears before her. Their eyes meet, and their fates are forever interwined... could this be fate?!
The curtain rises on this fantastical romance between the discarded lady and the wolf emperor who doesn't believe in fate!
"I'm...pregnant." Sawa, who works as a graphic designer at an advertising agency, discovers one morning that she's got a bun in the oven. Only one person could be the father, and it's her handsome, but strict supervisor at work, Director Ishiki. The incident happened a few months ago when she was celebrating a job well down with him after a huge project they worked on together. Perhaps they were feeling a bit too relaxed, but once a few drinks hit, they ended up sharing a kiss. The unexpected soft and gentle smooch with her drill sergeant of a supervisor leads to them spending the night together... However, it was only a one-time thing and they were never an item, so Sawa wavers about whether or not to tell him that she's pregnant. A romance that blossoms from an unexpected pregnancy is about to unfold!
"Just when I was finally resigned to my fate... romance suddenly blooms in my eighth life?!" In order to broker a peace with an enemy nation, Princess Fiona is sent off to be the concubine of their crown prince, Othniel. Her new husband treats her as little more than a political hostage, and she is soon executed on false charges, or poisoned, or worse... Yet no matter how she meets her end, she always goes back to the same day and restarts her life from there. Determined to survive her eighth life no matter what, Fiona vows to give up her hopes of love and be content with life as an ornamental bride, but now, after seven straight lives of hating her on sight, Othniel seems to be madly in love... "What's going on?! I was supposed to just be here for decoration!"
Akari is good at her job, beautiful, and her sense of style is beyond compare... but she has a secret. She's almost 30 and she's still a virgin! One fateful day, a new department chief takes over -- the handsome Shinomiya. "You're my subordinate now, which means from today, you have to do what I say." Shinomiya is a condescending bully and he and Akari clash from day one. Akari finds herself drinking her worries away at his welcome party and before she knows what hit her she's completely smashed. She wakes up the next day to find -- Shinomiya emerging from her bathroom half naked?!?! Thus begins Akari's comedic office romance with her callous new 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.
Estar is an herbalist working at a botanical garden in the Kingdom of Blutoire. She is fed up with Grayson, the Garden owner's son, following her around every day. Full of jealousy, Grayson's fiancee Katia frames Estar and makes her appear as a "villainess" who poisoned and attempted to murder her. Unable to prove her innocence, she is exiled from her homeland. When she is attacked by wild dogs while wandering in the woods by herself, she is saved by King Lacelvist, the ruler of a neighboring kingdom, known for being ruthless and without a shred of mercy in his heart. And, due to certain circumstances, she ends up pretending to be his fiancee...! Immerse yourself in a romantic fantasy that begins with a fake engagement between a girl branded as a villainess and a fearsome king rumored to be a ruthless beast!
"From now on, you belong to me." Despite being born into a family of priestesses, Kotoko only possesses a slight amount of spiritual power. Being compared to her twin sister who has strong spiritual powers, Kotoko has been mistreated as the disgraced priestess since childhood. One day, in order to save the village that has been experiencing a terrible drought, her parents decide to offer Kotoko as a sacrifice to the ruthless Fox God. Kotoko agrees for the sake of the village. However, when the Fox God, Kannagi, appears before her, he tells her that he will take her as his wife... A lonely girl is sacrificed to a God and finds love for the first time!
Kanane Shinohara's been in plenty of relationships, but they've never panned out. Now, she's in her mid-30s and has become incapable of falling in love. As she drinks her sorrows away, she convinces herself that the reason she can't find a decent man lies within her. However, before Kanane has a chance to fully accept her "harsh reality," a handsome man named Shirosaki appears before her. Has she finally met her Prince Charming? Or is there something more to him?
Deep down, all Kanane wants is her own Cinderella story, but her experience tells her she's too old for fairytale romances. Using age as an excuse, she attempts to make a break for it and leave Shirosaki behind. However, he might not be so willing to let her escape his reach.
Marriage can change a person. But those changes can also mean new arguments, a loss of respect for your partner, and sometimes, the ultimate betrayal -- an extramarital affair. Introducing a collection of tales depicting marriages on the brink of crumbling and women seeking revenge on their cheating, good-for-nothing husbands.
High school student Mugi Hoshimi has a crush on Nagisa Kuon, a childhood friend. However, Mugi has been unable to express her feelings to Nagisa because of her body's sensitivity: she is stimulated by even the slightest touch, and she is afraid that Nagisa will find out and hate her for it... She attempts to evade him, but Nagisa comes on to Mugi with a strong love that won't allow any other man close to her...?!
"You, who feel more distant from me than anyone else, are the only person I want to understand better." Kasumi and Kei have been friends since they were just little kids. Kei always watched over Kasumi as she would innocently run into any situation with a smile. In their last year of high school, on Kasumi's 18th birthday, she declares that she wants to go with Kei to the love hotel in their town as a birthday gift?! Ever since her confusion on what happens there was settled, the two haven't been able to talk to each other. However, that begins to change after the two find their way to the same university.