My friend decided to run off and leave me with her debt. I'd been working three jobs and living at an internet cafe... I was so exhausted, I almost collapsed... but this super hot chef saved me just before I did!
Noa Kiritani, secretary to the president of a major corporation, finds every day working under her gentle and kind boss fulfilling. One day, however, the company president collapses from a sudden but mild stroke. As a result, he steps down as president and assumes the role of company chairman. In his stead, Wataru, his son, takes on the position as company president. Much to Noa's dismay, Wataru is the complete opposite of his father -- he is hardheaded, pompous... a complete monster! On top of that, Wataru pummels Noa with unreasonable request after unreasonable request... can Noa, now secretary to both the company president and the chairman, catch a break?!
Rinko, Kaori and Koyuki swore they would get married by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ... Now they're about to step into a new chapter of romance ... but will they, should they, finally get married?
"Why do I have to be the one to 'put it in'?"Shun Mizuo has always got a smile on his face. He's popular amongst his coworkers and he's good at his job... but he's useless in the bedroom. One day, heartbroken after discovering his girlfriend cheating on him, he drinks himself into a stupor and reveals his "situation down there" to Amachi, his beautiful-yet-frosty coworker. What happens when, suddenly, Amachi says that she feels that this moment with Mizuo must be fate?! An office romance between two people both hopeless in the bedroom!
Literary editor Erina suddenly finds herself stuck in another world: the world of famed romance novelist Haru Yayoi's most recent book, that is. Yayoi gives Erina an absurd order -- enter the story and spice it up! That's how Erina finds herself turned into Ellie, the lady in waiting to the duchess. And somehow, she also ends up needing to collect the ingredients to make the legendary "Blue Forbidden Fruit." The fate of the kingdom depends on it! Unbeknownst to Erina, Yayoi's younger brother Kiito follows her into the story, and the two meet there for the first time... A fantasy story about finding one's true love within the pages of an unfolding romance novel!
Shizuku has no interest in romance, as her work and hobbies are enough to make her life fulfilling. Her mother wants her to marry, though, and at her insistence, Shizuku concedes to meeting Takaharu, a handsome and elite researcher, just to see if they might be a good match. Then, at their very first meeting, Takaharu pops the question out of nowhere...! He also gives a very well-reasoned pitch on how the arrangement would benefit them both, which Shizuku finds so persuasive that she accepts his proposal on the spot. Despite starting on such a mercenary note, their newlywed life sees Shizuku developing deeper feelings for the calm and gentle Takaharu. At the same time, though, the way he always maintains a polite distance and never even tries to touch her leaves Shizuku full of doubt...!! Meanwhile, Takaharu is closely guarding certain hidden feelings of his own... Letting the right moment for a wedding night slip past them was just the start of the hectic, heart-pounding romance for this adorably unfortunate fledgling couple.
Rena has been single her entire life. By day, she's a member of the general affairs department of a large corporation. By night, she's a bar hostess. One day, when Rena's having lunch with her friend Kyoko at work, Kyoko's brother and managing director, Shun decides to sit with them. Shun's popularity with the ladies at work is no surprise. He's the ideal gentleman, and his kind, charming personality even makes Rena begin to fall for him. But that evening, Rena's stunned to see that same man visit her bar. He even aggressively flirts with her, not realizing who she is. Talk about a 180! Realizing it's only a matter of time before she gets found out and loses her job, she resigns herself to her fate, downing glass after glass. When she wakes up the next morning, the first thing she sees is an undressed Shun sleeping beside her!
Natsu Yoshizawa finds herself abruptly transferred to product development at the bedding manufacturer where she works, and then given a coveted spot on the team designing a bed aimed at newlyweds. Spearheading the project is Moriba, a man from Natsu's hiring group who's since become a powerhouse at the company, and almost as soon as she arrives he proposes to her out of the blue...!! Well, not exactly. It turns out he just wanted to "play house," temporarily pretending to be a married couple, in order to better understand their target customers' mindset. Natsu reluctantly accepts, since after all it's just research for work, but when Moriba proceeds to treat her just like an actual wife she starts wondering if she's in over her head. He even puts on a morning pillow-talk act, whispering about how adorable she was last night as if something had actually happened between them...?! Now, hold on just a second! This really isn't what it looks like...! (Not yet, anyway.)
Emilia is the beloved daughter of a renowned Earl. As such, she's expected to be a lady, through and through. But the truth is, Emilia is a tomboy who likes horseback riding and hunting. One day, after slipping out to go hunting, she stumbles into territory belonging to another lord and runs into none other than the young Earl Freed. Freed finds himself attracted to Emilia's lightheartedness and offers her a proposal: a limited-time, contractual marriage. "Why don't you marry me?" Emilia accepts, but what awaits her in marriage is arguments over bloodlines, and a warning over someone's title?!
Rio was engaged to the crown prince. Then, she was unjustly accused of a grave crime. With the blade just above her head, her only wish is for peace and comfort in her next life. The very next moment, she wakes up in the past and realizes she's been given a second chance. And after a fated encounter with the "fluffy god" Leon, he agrees to stay at her side. But right as she begins to enjoy her carefree life with her new companion, the prince pays her family an unanticipated visit. Rio must now avoid becoming his betrothed at all costs, lest she is led down the doomed path once again.
Office worker Azusa was supposed to be an administrative worker, but for reasons unbeknownst to her, she got hand-picked to be the personal secretary to the CEO of a major company! The CEO, Shindo, is a young, handsome genius, but his demeanor is cold and unwelcoming. He's such a tyrant that a previous secretary quit only 2 hours after starting the job! However, one day, after her coworkers invite Azusa to a mixer, Shindo makes a declaration: "If you're looking for a lover, then let it be me." An office romance between the cold CEO and his worrywart secretary, who he is madly in love with.
"Don't ever forget how it felt when I made love to you." -- One year ago, never-been-kissed Hitoe entered a marriage of convenience with Kei, her company's new president. She had been secretly falling for him and was full of hope that their marriage might blossom into romance, but her hopes were soon dashed. They sleep in separate bedrooms and have never once spent a night together... In fact, she barely ever sees her husband at all! With reality falling so far short of the rosy newlywed life she'd dreamed of, Hitoe decides to put an end to her fruitless, one-sided love by getting a divorce. But first... "Even if I can't have him forever, I want to be with the man I love at least once." Still hiding her true feelings, Hitoe asks Kei for something to remember him by: one last - and first - night together as man and wife. She's braced for rejection, but to her surprise, he lays her down in his bed and whispers, "How do you want me to make love to you?" This couple was stuck on the starting line, but the idea of divorce will finally get them moving forward...!
"I will never draw comics again... so please forgive me, mother." Megumi is a girl who received a sponsorship award for her manga comic at only 16 years old. However, it caused such a great distress amongst her family that it forced her out of her home. Now. 15 years later, she's living with her partner Tamaki while working as an assistant in various jobs. Out of nowhere, a famous manga artist by the name of Unsui Genda appears, putting into motion something in Megumi's life that has been at a standstill for too long.
"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?!
One day, Rin happens to run into Ando, a former classmate from university. One thing leads to another, and they end up getting married right away. Ando is a wonderful husband, he loves taking care of the house, is great at organizing, and always manages to get things to fit in the right spot. There is one thing that he hasn't managed to do though... Fit himself in Rin. Already married yet still a virgin, how will these two newlyweds manage to overcome this hurdle in their marriage?!
Shizuka is a housewife who's been living a sexless life since her husband has changed into an overworked and somewhat abusive man. One day, she discovers that he's been having an affair and runs off to a "rental boyfriend" that her friend introduced her to. She has one goal in mind: take back her confidence as a woman. She ends up meeting the most popular of the men in the rental boyfriend service, a man named Aki, and slowly begins to remember what was all like before her marriage. A new forbidden love is born... can a housewife really have this dream?
Ms. Aoi, I'll do anything if it's for you. Even though he should be someone I hate, why is my heart pounding...!? Aoi has a few secrets - not only is she the daughter of a prestigious family, she has a fiance. The person her parents decided on is Masaomi, the exquisitely handsome heir to a large corporation. "He's always had such a creepy smile. I can never tell what he's thinking about. I absolutely refuse to marry someone like that!" That's what she always thought, but... her parents forced to live with Masaomi!? Though troubled by the sudden cohabitation, she gradually comes to learn of the considerate Masaomi's kindness and earnestness... A story of misunderstanding, between a girl who is afraid of romance and a high-spec heir!
Milena is a rabbit therianthrope girl who has memories of working as a pet store staff member in her past life. One day, while wandering around the forest in her rabbit form, she gets injured! Thankfully someone comes to her rescue... but it ends up being the notorious dragon king that many around the land call "The Silver Demon"! While scared at first, Milena soon realizes that this king is very sensitive and kind while he tends to her wound and feeds her delicious treats. However, she hears him speaking with his attendant. He says he is only fattening her up for a delicious meal?! "I don't want to be eaten!" Milena has to find a way out of here! The sweet story of a rabbit girl and dragon king that loves fluffy creatures!
Archaeologist Zoe has been hand picked to serve as an interpreter for military alliance negotiations on behalf of the mighty empire of Balogaros. Although a daunting task, Zoe is determined and embarks on her journey as an ambassador. Right before her eyes appears Valzus, imperial prince and the man with which she has had a complex and troubled past with!