When Nanao was a mere child, she was kidnapped by an Ayakashi. Since then, because of the spirit seal the Ayakashi carved on her body, Nanao has been oppressed by the people in her own clan as the "tainted one." Nanao was supposed to get married to the young master of the Byakurenji family, but her cousin Akemi stole her position as his bride, and she was forced to wear a monkey mask in order to hide the spirit seal, living a miserable life. Then one day, she meets Yako, the young head of the Benitsubaki clan. Due to an unforeseen event, Nanao's mask comes off and her face gets exposed, but that only causes Yako to become bewitched by her beauty and high spiritual power...
[Please note that #14 contains episode 10.5, which falls between #10 and #11 in the story.] Byletta, daughter of a viscount who has talents for swords and business, has been married to Arnald, son of a count, for eight years...however, he was away at war, and they hadn't met even once. When the war ended, she decides to ask for divorce even before she sees his face. She writes Arnald a letter saying "Dear Sir, I would like to ask for divorce." Arnald, handsome but had never loved someone, and Byletta, who was rumored to be a villainess, meet for the first time in their bedroom. He asks for a wager, and guarantees her that he will divorce if Byletta wins. If he wins, they will stay married forever. "If I can get you with child in a month, I win." Arnald says. That was something Byletta could never imagine.
Through 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!
"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!
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...?
Deep within the inner court of Xiang, Yue Hua, voiceless and isolated, endures relentless bullying from rival consorts who all compete for the favor of Jing, the young emperor who once saved the nation. Her days are bleak until fate intervenes, when the emperor suddenly takes notice of her. She bears an uncanny resemblance to the lover he lost in a past life. Everything begins with a fateful encounter in this Cinderella story set in a Chinese harem!
Clarisse, second daughter of Viscount Fahrenheit, was treated cruelly by her family. When she became nineteen, her father arranged a marriage for her...to marry Margrave Gutenberg, who asked the King for the "Jewel of Fahrenheit" as his bride, as a reward to his victories in the war. But the "Jewel" was her sister, Matilda. Clarisse was a substitute bride. Clarisse was almost happy that she could get out of her miserable life at home, but also afraid that the margrave would know she was a substitute. It was a surprise when she found out that he was rather a thoughtful and handsome man. She started to enjoy spending days with him, and it seemed like he feels the same way. Then came the day that her family secret was revealed...!
At their graduation party, Prince William suddenly announces to Lady Ivetta Shake Speare that he is dissolving their engagement. Apparently, he plans to marry the Baron's adorable daughter in her place. But what about the role to become priestess assigned to Ivetta by the late king? Ah, now she understands. She's to only lose her position as the prince's fiancee but still live out her life serving at the temple. "Very well. I was told to leave, so away I go." And so, packing her bags and crossing the border that very day, Ivetta's story of adventure begins!
Livia, an otherwise ordinary lady of prestige, save for her unusual blessing, is suddenly made out to be a villain when her engagement is broken off. And though the bad publicity makes it difficult to find a new fiancee, a marquess of higher status named Therion proposes, despite he and Livia's difference in social standing! Shocked, Livia has almost no time to consider the proposal as another problem arises just as quickly as the proposal...! This tale between the perfect nobleman and a lady-turned-villain is a love story you won't want to miss!
In the Yamatoba Empire, where two races, humans and night demons, have existed since time immemorial. Iku, whose hair and eyes are as pale as white snow, is mistreated by her family because of her strange, demon-like appearance. She is treated as little more than a servant until the day she is sold to a man for money, a fate she thought impossible to escape from... One day, however, the next head of a prominent family, Subaru, learns of Iku's secret and offers her a marriage proposal. Though it is a political marriage, the two, both burdened with a damaged past, gradually become attracted to each other...? A love story of destiny unfolds as the hearts of a couple who have never known love melt together!
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!
After living a life of as a corporate slave in Japan, she had reincarnated as a villainess, Fiona, into an otome-game. When she saw her identity, she decided to live a happy slow-life as a noble lady. It'd be lucky that her fiance, Louis, wishes to call off their engagement. However, she soon realized why Fiona had to act like a villainess. She was sick and had a difficult time living as a normal noble lady. Since she'd like to live a happy life (alone), she started to change her food, life. and be honest with everyone. Then...something she'd never expected happened. Louis started to say that he loves her so much and never wants to break the engagement! What's happening? It's too different from the original game! Why is he so sweet...?!?!
Sakura is the second daughter of the Odoru family who has lived a quiet life between her talented older sister and her beautiful younger sister. She has no special skills except for taming small magical beasts. However, her life changes overnight when she is taken away to become the bride of Prince Kai, a man feared as the War God. The reason for her sudden marriage is that Sakura possesses a body that can act as a scabbard for the legendary Demon-Slaying Sword. Although Kai keeps her by his side only for this purpose, her wisdom and kindness begin to change the cold prince little by little. This is a beautiful Cinderella romance about two people who struggle to express their feelings but eventually find a deep and lasting love.
Rita is the marquess of the Almadine domain and has been researching mineral resources in her domain since she has lost her dear parents, certain that the research will be of benefit to the people. However, one day, she is betrayed by her cousin Miliane and named a traitorous witch. In the end, Rita is made an exile and forced to leave behind her people. Right as she is attacked by bandits, a man known to many as the "Demon Lord" rescues her... Zeke, King of the neighboring kingdom. While she accepts his help, Rita is hesitant to trust others after experience the harsh reality of betrayal, but what could this meeting mean for her destiny...?
Rutile is the witch who lives in Ullr Forest, and she celebrated her 17th birthday today. She's never forgotten her promise to her late grandmother to never tell a lie... But, not wanting to throw her dear friend Linaria into despair, she makes up a different future from what she divined. This immediately leads to her coughing up blood and dying... But for some reason she is soon reborn?! The story of the last witch of Ullr Forest starts here!
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.
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?
"A beauty... So otherworldly it's frightening." For generations, the Kuguu family's daughters have been born with purifying power, acting as shrine maidens for the village. Yuzuki was born into this family as the older sister of twin girls. While possessing purifying powers far greater than that of her sister, Mizuki, she is neglected by her family due to a mark that resembles a dragon on her back, which is seen as an ill fortune. The family conveniently uses Yuzuki's powers to make Mizuki look like a princess shrine maiden, who the villagers deeply admire. Tired of being used as a tool, Yuzuki dreams of her freedom and leaving the family to find the source of the mysterious voice she's heard occasionally since childhood. However, when that dream is crushed and she falls into deep despair, a God of calamity in the form of a huge dragon appears in the sky. Yuzuki is offered as a sacrifice, and she suddenly sees a flashback of her past life. Then, a dragon god, Sogyoku Seotsu, appears in human form and embraces Yuzuki. "I'll never let go of you again... My bride." The true princess shrine maiden is offered as a sacrifice in her younger sister's place and learns of the promise made between the dragon god and his bride in her past life.
After her mother passed, Lucia was left with a family who had barely a care in the world for her. Her only value to her father and stepmother was that the second prince had chosen to marry her. But all it took for her to lose him too was a little temptation from her younger sister Nina. Not only has Nina been revealed to be with child, but the prince now wishes to wed her instead! When Lucia is about to lose all hope, she meets the kingdom's rumored archduke...