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USD 0.69 / 69ptShe suddenly has to play family with the guy she despises for a million yen?! Ichiru and Tsukasa were raised at the same orphanage, and were constantly at each other's throats like cats and dogs. They even got into a big fight on the day they parted ways. Ten years later, Ichiru is down on her luck after getting fired from her job, kicked out of her company dorm, and left penniless on the street. As she sits on a park bench licking her wounds, she's spotted by none other than Tsukasa, who's shot up in height and stature over the last ten years. Somehow he's now a bigshot CEO, and by the looks of it... a single father?! To make matters even more bizarre, he practically forces Ichiru to raise his child with the promise of a million yen if she can do it! How is she supposed to co-parent a child with him, of all people...? The three of them are an unlikely family, but can they learn to make it work? -
One year ago, high schooler Hana Odamaki (age 17) and auto factory worker Shogo Kine (age 38) suddenly switched places in body and mind. Now, after a year in each other's shoes, the two run into each other again. The man who found himself as a young maiden has brushed up his vessel's femininity and become an amateur model, while the girl in the body of a middle-aged man was treated as an amnesia case and lost any steady employment. They may have been reunited with "themselves", but what should they do when they can scarcely recognize the person they once were...? -
Ichigo Kaida is in his first year of college. It's raining heavily and he's biking home along the Kamogawa river after a couple of particularly grueling shifts at his part time job. That's when, out of the blue, he finds an abandoned dog.
Whoever left the dog also left a letter, which relays two facts:
1. The dog, though truly and genuinely a dog, loves to eat bread.
2. The dog's name is Koppe Roll.
Ichigo feels for Koppe and decides to take care of him, regardless of the struggle... but what will Ichigo do when the little dog simply refuses to touch the food that Ichigo puts out for him...?! -
"I'm your son." When Sae is in the depths of despair after finding out about her husband's affair, the one who reaches out to her is... a mysterious young man who looks like her husband? -
USD 0.99 / 99pt ~ USD 1.49 / 149pt"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. -
USD 0.99 / 99pt ~ USD 1.99 / 199ptIf I could live again, I'd like to be a cat...independent and not bound by the obsessive desire for human affection. And so, the dog's wish was granted. But before long, misfortune strikes and he stumbles into a river. When hope is all but lost, Miki rushes to his rescue. Moved by her kindness, he decides to dedicate his life to bringing her joy... only to find out that she's a dog person. Refusing to give up, he then vows to become Miki's new dependable "canine"!
-A collection of peculiar yet heartwarming short stories depicting the bond between "cat" and human. -
USD 0.99 / 99pt"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. -
USD 1.65 / 165ptAzu, a 30-year-old nail salon owner, has the perfect life. With a loving husband and beautiful baby girl, Azu has nothing more she wants but to spend more time with her husband. After one fateful phone call, her world comes crumbling down. Is her life over or is it the start of something new?
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Aiko Tabane is the legendary marriage matchmaker with a 100% success rate. But just how does she save a woman who had her engagement broken off due to her fiance's affair?! Regardless of who her client is, Aiko is sure to have them wed. -
USD 1.99 / 199pt"I'll help rehabilitate you... I'll become your boyfriend." Koharu Momose was dating someone from her office, when out of nowhere the whole relationship fell apart. The reason: "you're a boring woman" ?! Momose, now stuck thinking about how her past relationships have ended with men thinking she just isn't interested, is now convinced she just isn't cut out for this love business. However, the ace of the sales department, Ayato Shiomi, has something else to say...!! -
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... -
USD 1.50 / 150ptHitomi, now 33, is an averagely diligent office worker who has tiptoed her way through life avoiding anything that would make her stand out. She has also been dating her younger coworker Takuma for two years. Sure he hasn't popped the question yet and she's getting a little anxious, but otherwise, Hitomi's content with life. Then, one day, news breaks that Takuma is getting married to the young receptionist at work...! Wanting to forget her heartbreak, Hitomi wastes no time and finds a new job with a publisher in their comics division. Problem is, she has to work with explicit romance comics. Oh, and the fact that she's often at the mercy of her passionate editor-in-chief Mr. Adachi, in more ways than one! ...But before she gets used to the rhythm of things (and the butterflies), a married Takuma suddenly shows up, suggesting that they continue meeting discretely...! -
USD 1.99 / 199ptContent Warning: this title contains material that may be distressing for some readers. Earnest and meek looking Hasumi has been working at a customer support center for a month now. Having to deal with customer complaints and inquires day in and day out has caused some pent-up stress, and in order to relieve said stress, some intense bullying has started in the office. Unfortunately for Hasumi, she has become a target, and is reaching her limit...or is she?! -
USD 0.69 / 69ptSince that night, our temporary relationship as lovers began... Office Lady Riho is on a company trip but is in a terrible mood. Why? She caught her crush, Hasegawa, making out with another coworker, Ayano. Although she wanted to support their happiness, everything changed when she received a message from Hasegawa: "Can we talk? Just the two of us." It turns out this was an elaborate plan to put Riho in a difficult situation! Now Hasegawa believes she likes the President and has told her he plans to "keep her by his side." Is she merely a pawn in the President's game now?! -
USD 1.50 / 150pt"You idiot..." Hina, a housewife trapped in an abusive marriage with her husband, Yuji, has been convinced that she's living a privileged life. After graduating from vocational school, she married Yuji and became a full-time housewife, never holding a job. When a friend offers her a part-time job, Yuji refuses unless she can maintain her housewife duties flawlessly.
On the day of her interview, Hina receives a tour of the office and meets Totsuka, a man who seems to know her from somewhere. As she takes her first steps out from under Yuji's watchful eye, the gears of her life begin to slip, and her world starts to shift, all because of this fateful encounter! -
Izumi, an office worker who lost her mother at a young age, spends her days off helping at her family's bento shop.
One day, she discovers that her father has been swindled by some shady contractors during the shop's renovation.
Just as her frustration peaks, her unexpected savior, Kiriyama, appears.
He's a yakuza prince, and he's determined to make her his...!
A spicy tale of dangerous love, now in manga format! -
USD 1.79 / 179ptRomance / Drama / School Life / Love Triangle / Alpha Attitude / Multiple Partners / Mature (18+) / Josei / CompleteWhile secretly practicing piano in an empty music room, Mikoto Moriwaki is suddenly kissed by a mysterious, handsome stranger.
Flustered, she flees... only to encounter Kanade Sakuranomiya, the former pianist she's long admired.
Kanade kindly offers her a place to stay and formal piano lessons, but her unexpected kissing partner, Keito - also a brilliant pianist and Kanade's brother - strongly objects...!
A spicy, sensual tale, now in manga format! -
USD 1.99 / 199ptHave you ever been canceled online or experienced other trouble on social media? When a blogger mom comes under fire due to false rumors, she ends up becoming the target of libel. Not knowing what to do, she goes to a free lawyer consultation. The lawyer she meets is supposedly great with cases related to social media, but seems very eccentric... Can he really help? In today's world, anyone could easily become a victim, or an offender. Whichever side, you might one day find yourself involved in a legal request for information disclosure or libel suit! It's not just someone else's problem! -
USD 1.99 / 199ptNanao has always kept her feelings for her sister's boyfriend a secret, but one night, he drunkenly spends the night with her?! Two years later, still haunted by regret and unable to move on, Nanao drowns herself in a superficial relationship with the mysterious and handsome Haruto. Just as she tries to forget the past, it comes back to haunt her when a man she never wanted to see again reappears... -
Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!
Though they share an apartment and a friendship, each faces her own unique problems. Shuuko is feeling the pressure of those around her getting married and has no idea whether she'll truly be happy on her own for the rest of her life. Eika, a hardworking career woman, wants to prove herself to the judgmental men in her office. Romantic and idealistic Misaki is spurred into action when it turns out her "boyfriend" of two years didn't know she thought they were dating. Nurturing and good-spirited Shio struggles to set a work-life balance while paying her many bills.
Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: What does happiness really mean?
"You Can't Live All On Your Own! engages with some prescient contemporary issues through the lens of slice-of-life comedy [and] it's the social factors of sexism and ageism that really loom large as the antagonist of the series. [...] With all those heavy themes, it might surprise you when I describe this first volume as "fun." [...] While it touches on some heavy themes like misogyny and ageism, You Can't Live All On Your Own! keeps its tone light, and the story addresses these issues through the lens of relatable comedy and upbeat slice-of-life antics." - Alex Henderson, Yatta Tachi
"This borderline slice-of-life story tackles many fears and dilemmas of young adults trying to figure it all out. [...] This title succeeds in creating four distinct female characters with their own unique voicing in addition to their personal struggles and situations they've been placed in. [...] Tsuno's illustrations are unique. There are lots of simple, clean lines with sparse and effective use of shading and screen tones. Characters are extremely expressive..." - Sara Smith, The Graphic Library
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