They made a vow to always be honest with each other. They were supposed to live happily ever after. But fast forward to two years later, their relationship has become strained. Kenya's attitude towards Rin has made a complete one-eighty. Day after day, Rin puts up with his derisive comments about her appearance, all because of her weight gain. When she discovers that he's even been cheating on her, it seems they've reached the point of no return. The story of a woman's journey to discover independence after facing betrayal by the man she once loved.
"He's already crazy for me. " Someone's hot CEO boyfriend was stolen by a plump, ugly woman?! Even though Kaori Ichijo is plump and ugly, she constantly has men wrapped around her finger. At first glance, men think Kaori's unattractive; and yet, her amazing skills have them at her mercy, bewitched and sucked bone dry... Just who is this Kaori, and what in the world is her motive?!
Ayako's a stay-at-home mom, living a happy life with her husband Yusuke, who works at a design firm, and their 4-year-old son Daichi. They've been married for 6 years now, and her husband has been very proactive with both his job, housework, cooking, and taking care of their son. However, there is just one thing... it seems that the two can never have a full conversation together! Up until their son was born, they would sit down and talk about all sorts of things. Is something changing in their relationship? Can they figure out what might be wrong? Another day goes by without any chance to just talk...
Women want to have sex, too!!! A rom-com between a woman who wants to have sex and her boyfriend who can't! Michiru is a front desk clerk at a company for sportswear, and she has one thing that's bothering her. She has been dating her boyfriend, Leo, for 6 months, and they even live together. And yet... they haven't had sex, not even once! Michiru has tried every trick in the book to try and seduce Leo, but it's just been failure after failure... But it seems Leo has a "cute" reason for why he can't have sex...?! You'll swoon when you see the unexpected side of Leo!
Mami has tried marriage once and failed, so now she's looking for something else. Even if her peers won't get it, she wants what she wants: not marriage, not romance, just a man to spend time with when she needs some company! Sure enough, when she brings this up at her junior high class reunion, her friends all gang up against her. However, a handsome former classmate she'd almost never spoken to before--Nakamura--does empathize with her! When Mami learns that Nakamura is also once-divorced and, just like her, is looking not for a wife or a girlfriend but just a woman to spend time with, she makes a life-changing decision. She's given up on living her life according to what's "normal." After spending thirty-some years toiling under the crushing weight of societal expectations, one woman finds herself a partner in crime and a new lease on life in this modern-day survival story.
42-year-old Kyoko Otsuka has spent the last 13 years living life as "mom" for her rebellious daughter and soft-spoken husband. Kyoko thought her average and hectic life would continue this way until one day she is told that she only has a year left to live! Shocked by this news, Kyoko decides she wants to spend the remainder of her life "living for herself." She declares to her family, who have been spoiled and taken her for granted, that she is done being their "mom" and is going to take back her life as "Kyoko"!
"Both my career and my love life were going so well...but it all fell apart on my 25th birthday, the day of that fateful incident." Aiko Miyata may have lost her parents at a young age, but she still grew up with plenty of love in her life from her kind older sister Sae and her doting doctor boyfriend Yuuma Yoshimura. Her happy life seems to be headed toward pure bliss, with Yuuma poised to ask her a very big question at her birthday dinner, when out of nowhere she gets stabbed by a hooded figure. From that day onward, Aiko finds herself mired in a tragedy of epic proportions...! This psychological thriller blurs the lines between love and hate as Aiko struggles to stay afloat. Hard to watch, but even harder to look away... How much can you handle?
Aika Ito, is 27 years old. She and Shinya, a high school classmate, got married after 10 years of dating and soon ended up pregnant. Though things were smooth sailing, Shinya was assigned to work abroad, forcing the two to live in separate countries. After giving birth, Aika visits Shinya for the first time, but when she meets him again, she's met with a cold attitude. Aika is perplexed by the sudden change in her husband. It was in that moment that her husband's colleague, 22-year-old Mona, a local woman, comes to visit...
Lucia always considered herself rather plain, not the kind of girl who could wear the cute clothes she truly loves. But a chance encounter as a child changed everything, teaching her to love the things she wants, no matter what anyone thinks. Now, she's determined to be a master couturier and own her very own atelier. When her friend, Dahlia, a magical artisan, invents a pair of enchanted socks, Lucia finds herself supervising a magical garment workshop as the manager and overseeing the production! Thrust into the role, she must face the jealous staff and all manner of trouble, but none of it will stand in her way of fulfilling her dream. All the while, Lucia takes commissions from the tailors' guild, creating the perfect pieces for each client. She is determined to dress the capital in her exquisite clothes one day. This is just the beginning of Lucia's journey as she weaves her way to happiness!
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!
Ruriko Aoyama, a second-year in high school, was born with a large, blue birthmark on her face. She has lived her life trying not to make a big deal of it, trying to avoid overly conscientious treatment by those around her. One day, Ruriko gets her hands on a notebook belonging to her new homeroom teacher, Kanda. He had written all of her classmates' names in the book, and next to their names: distinguishing physical features. However, Ruriko notices that the space next to her own name is inexplicably blank. When she confronts her homeroom teacher, Ruriko finds that Kanda lives with prosopagnosia -- a disorder which prevents him from being able to make sense of and distinguish the human face...
Juggling work, raising her daughter, and taking care of the house, every day is a struggle just to survive for wife and mother, Yuri. Despite this, the only thing her husband Yuto does to help out is pick their daughter up from the nursery. Although Yuri isn't entirely happy with the status quo, they live a relatively happy life together. But one day, she discovers a familiar sweet scent and a long, black hair on her husband's shirt when doing the laundry. Suspicious, she takes a peek at her husband's texts and finds an intimate conversation between him and their daughter's favorite homeroom teacher at the nursery, Miss Moe!
Ryo, my husband of six months, has become distant lately. Every time I speak to him, he seems irritated and responds with sharp words. Our strained relationship has taken a significant mental toll on me, but thankfully, I can lean on my best friend Miku. She's someone truly precious whom I trust and can confide in about anything. One day, I decide to surprise Miku with a visit, only to find my husband's car parked outside her apartment. He'd told me he was heading out for golf with his boss early that morning, but it turns out he was lying. The truth? He's been sleeping with my best friend behind my back! And as if that weren't enough, he showers her with affection he never shows me while also trash-talking me. As I grapple with my disbelief, a dark resolve forms within me, urging me to get rid of both my husband and best friend.
Sawako Saito's been married for five years, with a kid nowhere in sight. Her mother-in-law pressures her about giving her a grandchild, but her husband constantly turns her down in the bedroom. Sure, he has ED, but can't take it anymore. One day, Hasegawa, the hottest guy at her office, invites her for a little fun behind her husband's back. In her confusion, her mind starts to wander and entertain the thought of an affair with Hasegawa. When she gets home, her husband surprises her with a cake. Turns out she had forgotten it was their fifth wedding anniversary. Ashamed for even slightly being tempted by Hasegawa's invitation, Sawako vows to make things work out with her husband. However, her resolve is short-lived as she discovers some shocking photos on her husband's computer. Why are they mixed in with the couple's photo albums? And more importantly, who exactly did Sawako marry...?
"I want this man for myself." Nails, makeup, hair... Remi, an office worker, doesn't slack off when it comes to investing in herself. The reason she's willing to go this far? To snag a man who's worthy of her, of course. One day, her childhood friend, Yumi, asks Remi to check out a man that she is interested in and introduces them. Much to her surprise, Takashi is ideal husband material, and the perfect high-caliber man that Remi has been looking for! She immediately decides that she'll make him hers, no matter what. And Takashi doesn't seem too put off by Remi flaunting her good looks his way... What will come of this greedy love affair?! A collection of stories about girls and their lives now that they're all grown up.
I'll send you and your soulmate to hell. An enraged, pure-hearted queen stealthy judges evil! A thrilling fantasy on how to steal a country! There are four humanoid races in this world. Jeremiah, princes of the human kingdom, joins King Calvin of the beastmen kingdom in a political marriage. However, she is treated as a thorn in his side. Jeremiah was sent to live in the detached palace and was stood up on the night to consummate their marriage. This is all because of Ymir, the king's soulmate, and his obsession with her! "Then let's severe ties to your bad relationship with the whole country!" With her wisdom, courage, and hidden tactics, Jeremiah exposes the "evil" that has infested the country. A country-stealing fantasy with an enraged, pure-hearted queen who stealthy judges evil!
Ayumi Suzuki was having a hard time. Between her husband Takuya's backhanded compliments and the loud parties he insisted on hosting at their house, she could barely keep her head above water. Takuya seemed to be trying to relive his glory days by inviting over the usual group of old high school friends to sing and drink all night, while Ayumi was stuck cooking and pouring their drinks. Hard as that was, she still stayed devoted to her husband... And then she found out he had been having an affair with a woman from that "usual group" of party friends! As she listens to them having sex and badmouthing her like the insults were their pillow talk, Ayumi finally hits her limit. Now she has a new party to plan: an Affair Expose Party!
Miki Kobayashi is a housewife living with her husband, Kazuya, and their two daughters. To outsiders, their family appears happy, but recently Kazuya has turned his contempt toward Miki. He belittles her work as a housewife, and the strain is beginning to take a toll on her. One day, while shopping with her daughters, Miki unexpectedly runs into Kazuya's former boss, who reluctantly suggests that Kazuya may not be faithful. Determined to protect her family's future, Miki resolves to take action.
"What is it, Mr. Amakusa? Don't tell me you're planning to make midnight visits to my bed?" Aki Kurumi, 29 years old, meets Shisui Amakusa at a singles' mixer, and what should he unexpectedly propose but a paper marriage...! And once she starts living with Shisui, who is a touch out of sync with her, it kicks off a string of miscommunications and minor catastrophes! Their life as newlyweds (on paper) gets off to a bumpy start, but it's somehow almost cozy... "I didn't realize I would be so happy... to be needed by someone." They each chose this paper marriage for their own convenience, but could they become a real husband and wife? What is "love"? What is "marriage"? This is a bumbling love story that depicts how men and women coexist.
Suddenly, her life was turned upside-down.... Kinaho lived alone until one day, her boyfriend Akito brought with him two young relatives: a pair of brothers who had just lost their parents. All at once, Kinaho finds herself living under one roof with not just Akito, but serious-to-a-fault eighth grader Toma and innocent five-year-old Haruhi. As the days pass in confusion, this group starts to forge a new relationship: a family... or something like it.