Emily, the daughter of a duke and Crown Prince Laius have been betrothed to each other since they were children. In the empire, couples to be wed must undergo the Divine Mirror Ritual. When a couple who truly love each other stands before the mirror, it shines with a dazzling light. Emily longs to prove her love for Laius. But when Laius comes back to the empire after years of studying abroad, it's like he's become a completely different person. When they finally stand before the mirror, they're met with nothing but silence.
A Japanese-style ayakashi Cinderella story! "You're the bride I've been searching for all this time." The ayakashi and humans coexist in harmony. The ayakashi, having superior abilities and beautiful appearances, sometimes find their partner among human women, making them their "bride". The bride, in exchange for bringing prosperity, receives absolute love from the ayakashi. Yuzu is constantly compared to her sister, a bride of a demon fox, and is resented by her family every day. One day, when Yuzu just couldn't take things anymore, a man appears before her on a bridge. This man is the most beautiful man Yuzu has ever seen... and he's calling her his wife?! "Just be quiet and let me hold you." The most powerful, "cold-hearted" ayakashi is pouring his heart out for Yuzu?!
Liselotte Clarence, daughter of Count Clarence, has been set to marry the Frost Adelgrant of the Marquis's family... but she has despised him since they were just children. After years without seeing one another, it seemed as if Frost might have changed for the better- but in only an instant it was clear that the same rude, distasteful boy had not changed in the slightest. Liselotte's had enough of it all. With one loud yell the engagement was called off and she left her home in a rush. After all things were settled, she now finds herself working for a magic tools shop and meets another young man named Snow, but something about him seems familiar...?
Rio is a completely average high school second-year, while her best friend Katsuki is pretty enough to turn everyone's heads. Sometimes Rio feels like she's just there to make Katsuki's beauty stand out better... or even worse, that she's invisible to the whole world. Discouraged as she is, Rio was holding onto a faint hope of love with Haruta, the only person at school who ever seems to notice her. When she realizes one day that he has a crush on Katsuki rather than her, she's so upset that she flees the classroom, wishing she could finally just disappear for real. But, while she's nursing her hurt feelings, someone comes and finds her; it's none other than "the reaper," aka Echizenya, the gloomy guy who's always hiding away in the corner creeping out their classmates. Enjoy this adorable will-they-won't-they romance between the "plain best friend" and the secret hottie undercover as the class weirdo!
Louise, a noble lady who loves reading and researching magic tools, leads a double life pretending to be her twin sister. Suddenly one day, her fiance breaks off their engagement and chooses to be with her sister instead. All seems lost to her when she also has to give up her dream of becoming a magic tool researcher, but a reunion with her first love, the first prince Lucius, saves her from her misery. As they spend time together reading books in the hidden archives and looking around at different magic tool shops, Louise slowly regains her confidence. On top of that, her heart flutters every time unconsciously sweet words leave the prince's mouth. The mood is perfect and it seems like it's seconds before they can finally be together, but the past she wants to keep hidden gets in the way. "How...do you feel about me?" He asks, but...I can't do it. I can't tell him. Meanwhile, her potential as a researcher begins to blossom and leads to...A true love fantasy full of misunderstandings between a magic tool-obsessed noble lady and a stoic older prince awaits!
Natalie, who used to be a daughter of a count, was forced to marry a nobleman in another country. She was treated cruelly by her mother-in-law and her servants. Even her husband challenged her to die on her own if she can. She did--thinking there were nothing good in the last ten years of her life.
When she opened her eyes, she was alive, back in her happy life which was ten years ago. If she tries, maybe she can change her fate...avoid the tragedy that awaits her. Natalie knows that soon she will lose her parents by a disease and a war, and she has to marry the Dark Knight, who saves this country... She won't let that happen again.
The duchy of Alita was invaded by the monarchy, the Empire of Sckinia, and is now under its rule. The children of the nobility of the former duchy were incorporated into the imperial educational system, where they are given the duty of becoming mates with a partner chosen by the empire in spring when they turn 18, and have children. Tiana, a daughter of a count, is chosen to become mates with an elite knight, Adel, with whom she's always butted heads with since they were children. Arguing and bickering with each other, their completely unromantic first night begins. Tiana thought this would be their first and last night together, but Adel calls on her night after night, saying it's their duty... A romantic fantasy story of mates who can't seem to be honest with each other!
*Chapter 6 contains bonus content featuring characters from the main story.
Young noblewoman Nicole has had her heart broken more times than she can count by her fiance, Keios. Day after day, he overlooks her in favor of Princess Caroline, beloved queen bee of their elite academy and Keios's childhood friend. After one too many slights, Nicole makes a bold decision: If he can do as he pleases, why shouldn't I? Embracing her newfound independence, she begins to shine in ways that even the clueless Keios can't ignore...
She suddenly has four younger brothers. A love (is it?!) comedy under one roof begins. At the start of spring break after finishing her first year of high school, Ito moves because her mother is getting remarried. But she had no idea she'd be gaining four younger brothers, and she's beyond shocked. She throws herself into getting close with her new family, but the eldest, Gen, is oddly distant. Even so, behind that cool exterior, she starts catching flashes of something gentler in him...?
Alexis is a knight hailed as a hero after his many exploits in the war. He is granted the title of marquess, and at the behest of the royal family, is urged to marry...?! Uninterested in love, Alexis hopes for a marriage in name only. His fiancee is the notorious Liselotte, but the rumors are far from true. You couldn't find a woman kinder or more sincere. Gently, their hearts grow together as one. When Alexis visits Liselotte's chambers, he bears witness to something unimaginiable...! A tender love story woven by a knight who knows no love and an persecuted aristocratic daughter!
Elaine Sherwood, born the daughter of a viscount in the human kingdom of Conjour, was one day swept up off her feet and wed to a duke in Wunderreich, the kingdom of demons. No such marriage has ever been held before. Despite the struggles that come for Elaine as a human in a demon world, she remains determined to do right for the pride of the Sherwood name. However, her new husband, Aldric Zillmann, suddenly vanishes after their first night together, and Elaine endures struggle after struggle in this foreign land alone. After 30 years, he shows back up again... but enough is enough!!!
On her 20th birthday, her chastity and her life were left in pieces by her husband, and everything came to an end... or so she thought. In the blink of an eye, Elizabeth is unscathed, back to the moment just before she married?! And now her childhood friend who has become the Archduke is suddenly very passionate about her?!
In a world where humans and demons have been in constant conflict throughout history... One day, the demon king, Gil, visits Hazelbard Kingdom in the human territory. Gil proposes a truce on the condition that both races do not cross between each other's territories. However, in order to make this agreement her son Clemont's achievement, Queen Catalina forces her step daughter, Estelle, to marry the demon king.
A tale of rebirth in a world of nobility and magic!
Leatia, the daughter of a Duke, has spent her entire life to become a worthy Empress...all for the sake of her fiancé, Albert, who will be the next Emperor.
However, the arrival of Saintess Lelina changes the course of things. Charmed by Lelina, Albert decides Lelina should be Empress, and Leatia ends up as a mere consort. Overworked with excessive duties, suffering cold treatment from all around her, and spurned by Albert... Leatia ends up falling to illness, and dies carrying the pain of unrequited love. In her dying moments, she hears a voice wishing for her to be loved and happy... ...And wakes up to a second chance at life as herself again.
Martina and Isaac have been betrothed after their parents arranged a political marriage between them. However, whenever they spend time together, Isaac never seems happy to be with her. Despite his cold attitude, Martina hasn't given up on building a real relationship with him. But one day, Martina catches a glimpse of a side of Isaac he never shares with her...
The hardworking daughter of a marquess, once overlooked, learns her true value through love. Sophia, the diligent daughter of a marquess, is engaged to the second prince, Delm. Both serve at the Royal Magic Research Institute, but as his fiancee, Sophia is forced to shoulder his work.
When she invents a new form of magic, Delm steals her research and registers it under his own name. When she demands it back, he refuses and even accuses her of lying.
Hailed as a genius, Delm basks in glory while Sophia is cast away. Stripped of her reputation, her laboratory, and her engagement, she returns home in despair.
Then fate takes an unexpected turn as Sophia becomes engaged to Leo Santorina, the prime minister feared as the "Icewolf Chancellor." Yet behind his cold title lies a kind, gentle man. Cherished and supported by him, Sophia begins to bloom, proving her brilliance while the man who betrayed her faces his downfall.
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?
Grace was born into the family of an impoverished count, but she caught the eye of Duke Ansel who fell in love with her at first sight. Ansel is eager for them to marry within three days... or so it seems. But Grace overhears him lamenting that he has no choice but to marry. His family has been threatened by a dangerous madman, and Grace is to serve as the decoy to lure him out! Though shaken by the shocking revelation, she's determined to fulfill her role as a decoy and capture the villain herself!
As the illegitimate daughter of a count and his maid, Katrina was born into miserable circumstances. And now that she's lost her mother, the treatment from her stepsister and stepmother the countess has only grown worse. One day, her stepsister receives a royal order to move to the northern outskirts due to her unseemly behavior at a recent party. There, she is to learn proper conduct under the tutelage of the resident prince, rumored to be a cruel man. Not wanting to subject her daughter to such punishment, the countess decides to send Katrina instead. Katrina arrives in the north shaking in fear. But contrary to the stories, the "merciless and cold-hearted" prince is kinder than she believed. Might the pure-hearted Katrina find love in the wintry countryside?