A passionate yet pure fantasy romance between a kind prince and a hard-working priestess burdened by her unique ability. She doesn't mean to inspire lust in those around her... it's just how her powers work!
Monster-fighting priestess Monica's impressive powers earned her an engagement with the crown prince, but... those powers come with a downside, arousing anyone affected, including herself! When the prince finds out, their engagement doesn't last long.
While news of the "indecent" holy woman spreads throughout the land, an unexpected connection from her past approaches Monica for help: he needs her powers, and the rumors don't seem to bother him. His name is Richard, and unbeknownst to Monica, he is also a prince...
When her country of Lidea loses the war, Princess Tinalia must wed the enemy prince, Keith. The arrangement isn't as dire as it sounds, though: after all, Tinalia has been in love with Keith for years!
Unfortunately for her, Keith doesn't remember they already know each other. The circumstances of their first meeting were unfortunate, as their countries were at war, and Lidea committed too many atrocities against his people to forgive. Thus, Tinalia finds herself the hated bride of the crown prince, treated coldly and scornfully by everyone around her... even though she continues to love him with all her heart.
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 begin 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!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-5 of "The Fox Lord's Bride ~Taisho Romance Chronicles~"
Elda Ragosh-an elite female knight-is determined to serve Princess Regina with her own life. When she goes on an undercover mission as a lady, the Princess's handsome, yet shy brother Darius falls in love with her. Her new mission: turn down the prince and set him up with someone else!
Hiyakawa-san's handsome but perpetually frowning face strikes fear into the hearts of his co-workers. But around Tetsuhara Miori, his facade slips--often getting clumsy, careless, and blurting out his true thoughts. Now she's dealing with a mumbling, bumbling, blushing boss! (C)Isuzu/SQUARE ENIX
Rio is everything that Haruto wants in a girl: gentle, nurturing, and ladylike. The only problem is that she's the older sister of his best buddy Nao, and he fears that the difference in age means he's barely on her radar. If Haruto wants Rio to see him as more than her little brother's playmate, then he has to prove himself as a man in her eyes, no matter what it takes.
Meanwhile, Nao grows frustrated with Sena, a loudmouthed friend of Rio's who's too nosy for her own good. But what irritates him more than the constant pestering is how she just can't see him as more than a little kid. Can he help her get a clue?
This unconventional teen romantic comedy manga features a heartbroken fangirl main lead and a shy easily embarrassed love interest.Otaku Momoka Kirino has devoted her life to her favorite characters - and Shuuto Kametani, the scary, snappish new boy in class, is just her type! When she catches a glimpse of his blushing face and learns his secret fear of embarrassment around girls, she falls head over heels into... stanning him with all her heart?
But a proper fan is dedicated to spreading their love for their favorites far and wide. As Momoka learns of the protective and gentle nature behind Shuuto's intimidating front, she finds herself worrying that she might want to keep him all to herself...
"As long as I can live in peace, this isn't so bad."
Summoned from another world, the saint is living a peaceful and uneventful life in Japan! Rei, whose real name is Alexandria, doesn't know why she was summoned. Now, she's living quietly, concealing her powers as she works for a small company as an ordinary person. As she tries to enjoy her life, small ripples from her magic start to make big waves! An enchanting story of a powerful sorcerer living her not-so-ordinary life in Japan!
Carina, an orphan with a talent for baking, suddenly receives a request to work at the castle as an attendant for the Crown Prince's younger brother. Although he's known for disliking women, the prince's prickly attitude slowly begins to thaw as he consumes Carina's delicious cookies and fragrant tea. As they share these relaxing tea breaks together, Carina and the prince find themselves becoming closer and closer...
Hana lost both her parents as a child and now lives with her uncle and her younger cousin. That is, until he racks up a mountain of debt and disappears. Now, she's been taken in by the cold and calculating loan shark, Shiro. Trapped by her debt, Shiro proposes a deal: if Hana bears his child, her debts will be wiped clean?!
Mia Takanashi, heiress to the famed Takanashi Group, has had the world at her feet since birth. With the future of the company to think about, deciding on a marriage partner early would have its advantages. However, just as Mia set her heart on one of several charming suitors, amnesia from a freak car accident sets her back to square one! Four wildly different boys appear before her claiming to be her intended fiance, but which of one of them did Mia ultimately choose? She may just have to fall in love all over again to find out!
Marianne Soleil, daughter the Souleia Kingdom's Prime Minister Duke Soleil, receives the shock of a lifetime when an accidental blow to the head helps her recall her past life... as a dating sim-obsessed office worker! Marianne now finds herself living in the world of her favorite game, and as the villainous fianc?e of the game's heroine's true love, Crown Prince William, no less! Her engagement might be destined for ruin, and her future fated for banishment from the kingdom, but Marianne refuses to sit idly by... Not only is she skilled at magic and sword fighting, but she's now armed with her experience as a company wage slave from her previous life. That's when she realizes that she has the perfect solution to her problems... become an adventurer! In order to secure her future, Marianne must now balance her life as a noble and her secret identity as an adventurer, while also ignoring her fianc? William's cold treatment and her budding feelings for Balto, her mysterious new acquaintance. Will Marianne be able to juggle it all until the day her big break-up finally arrives!?
Kanae, an ordinary Japanese office worker, was reincarnated into another world. Thanks to her memories from her past life and her familiarity with fairy tales, she realizes that she's now living as Cinderella! All she has to do now is wait for her fairy godmother to come and free her from her life of toil so that she can meet her prince. Finally, on the day of the royal ball, just as she's doing laundry and contemplating when her fairy godmother will arrive, someone comes crashing down from the sky. To Kanae's surprise, this mystery person is none other than her fairy godmother... and her ex-boyfriend from her previous life! Unfortunately, though Kanae remembers breaking up with him due to his rude and prickly nature, she doesn't recall how she died. She can only assume that her former self never got her happy ending. What was the cause of her death in her previous life? Will she be able to find happiness as Cinderella in this life? What will become of Kanae and her ex?
Wakaba Kayano is a 20-year-old college student who was too busy studying in high school to experience the quintessential personal milestones of her teenage years, like going on an afterschool date. In a moment of desperation, she goes out on Halloween in her old high school uniform in an effort to take back some of those heart-fluttering experiences she never had, and in doing encounters Fumito, a boy clad in the quintessential high school boy uniform. Whisked away on the date of her dreams, she panics when forced to reveal her true age-only to find out that Fumito is in college, too!
A shoujo fantasy that brings readers into the magical world of nail art."I'm going to become this world's first decorated nail artist!"In a foreign land where nail polish acts as a magical conduit, Saara aspires to create pretty and powerful decorated nail art! Unfortunately for Saara, she lacks both the magical ability ad the know-how to paint anything other than useless party tricks. Even her best customer, Rocco - a beautiful wizard with a mean streak (and an even meaner apprentice) - can barely summon a spark from the cutesy nails Saara creates for him!Rather than be discouraged, Saara determines to improve her abilities and surpass even her benefactor, the grouchy goblin Master Reed! But as a woefully average, utterly unexceptional protagonist, Saara has a long way to go -and a lot of nails to paint - before she'll ever stand a chance at greatness.For now, she's just an average girl working as a below-average nail artist in a fantasy world!
In this fantasy romance shoujo, two kind-hearted characters get caught up in an arranged political marriage amid imperial court intrigue.The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom begins with the end of a royal engagement... and the start of another.
Erina, daughter of a duke, was raised to become the crown prince's bride.
Alvis, royal by blood but serving as a member of the Royal Guard, never imagined life beyond duty.
But everything changes when Crown Prince Girard abruptly breaks off his engagement to Erina - and the king declares Alvis the new heir and Erina's fiance.
Once a guard, now a prince, Alvis struggles to adapt to his new role and responsibilities. Erina, now engaged to a stranger, must reconcile her duty with her desire for true love.
In a world ruled by status and expectation, can a love born of circumstance bloom into something real?
Sugar and spice, and everything nice-that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and became a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to solve the mystery of the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels.
After her divorced parents remarry, Yui returns to her hometown for the first time in eight years. She has not seen her older brother, Hayato, during that time, so she is amazed to see how popular and grown up he has become. She also bumps into her childhood friend, Ritsu, who she remembers as a crybaby, and almost doesn't recognize him. Now living with her brother again, she can't help but notice her heart fluttering with each interaction. Does this mean she might like him?! Knowing how taboo these thoughts are, Ritsu suggests he and Yui date as a way to nip her feelings for Hayato in the bud. Yet this family tree may not actually be as simple as it seems... Includes a special bonus chapter of Those Not-So-Sweet Boys!
As a mysterious illness and relentless monsters push the sunless kingdom of Noimont to the brink of ruin, Princess Hermine-known as the "Cursed Princess"-resolves to save her homeland through a political marriage with the grand and prosperous kingdom of Grantia. Her intended groom, Prince Dietrich, is known as the Sun Prince for his brilliant mind and striking beauty. But their engagement comes with one condition: Hermine must open his heart within one year.
Cold and distant, Dietrich rejects her from the very start, and Hermine quickly realizes just how difficult that task will be. But with warmth and unwavering determination, she sets out to melt the frozen heart of the lonely prince.
Our married life began the day my husband was resurrected... Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Nijo household, is oppressed by her family. One day, in the midst of her modest life, she suddenly receives a marriage proposal, and wonders if this is perhaps her chance to find happiness. However, this is short-lived when Aiko arrives at the wedding ceremony to see a coffin containing her husband-to-be, Shotaro. Much to her surprise, it had been arranged for Aiko to marry the deceased in a "ghost marriage." Just as she resolves to live her life mourning Shotaro, she hears a voice say, "What is this place...?" When she looks next to her, Shotaro, who is supposed to be dead, is sitting up in his coffin!