Liz is an average commoner who's not only clumsy, but has the worst luck. After several failed attempts, she finally lands a job at the office for the Royal Military's Beast Knights, a special unit where trained knights partner with fierce, dangerous creatures known as "white beasts." Thing is, she doesn't even remember applying there! As soon as she begins working, she's tasked with delivering some documents to Jed Grayson, the commander, and winds up discovering his secret! To keep her under his watchful eye, the commander reassigns her to the role of caretaker for the young white beasts! Will Liz survive her new "fluff-filled" job with her handsome yet sadistic boss?
Cierra was reborn as a noble lady after falling tragically to her death right after her fiance called off their marriage in her past life. With a second chance at life, she gets engaged to Prince Elliot and it seems like she'll finally get her happy ever after... But then her marriage is called off AGAIN?! It seems Elliot wasn't after love, but the extraordinary ability that ran in her family for generations! But Cierra showed no signs of inheriting it... "If you don't have that power, you are worthless to me!" And with that, Elliot abandons her with his new fiancee in arms. Cierra falls to ground sobbing in despair and heartbreak at her second failed engagement when a blurry vision of Elliot appears through her tears... Gifted with the "Clairvoyant Gaze," an extraordinary ability to see all, Cierra is taking charge and her quest for revenge is just getting started!
Ellie is a girl who unconsciously retained some memories from her past life as an office worker in a cosmetics company. She is suddenly appointed to be the maid to the crown princess of the kingdom, Lady Arianne. However, upon their first meeting, Ellie is completely shocked with Arianne's appearance! Hives on her skin, a veil covering her pale face, this princess has kept herself locked up in the manor! It seems this all started when her father remarried, and trouble began to brew between her new mother and sister. Ellie decides to help by taking advantage of her memories of cosmetics, working to improve the mood and livelihood of the crown princess... but what will come from these efforts?!
Priscilla, the daughter of Duke Roberto, has lived her whole life preparing to be crown prince Fred's wife, but on the day their marriage is to be announced, her groom disappears without a trace. As fate would have it, the man who becomes the new crown prince as well as her groom is the infamous second prince Dill who is her first love. He had turned her confession down years prior and now he coldly states that their union is nothing but a formality. Thus, Priscilla braces herself for a loveless marriage, but to her bewilderment, Dill treats her more affectionately than expected. However, discovering the intentions behind his sweet words seems to be the least of her concerns once rumors spread throughout the palace that Dill is behind Fred's disappearance. Who is truly an ally, and who is but a foe disguised as a friend? Join Priscilla on an enthralling journey of romance and intrigue as she unravels the mysteries that surround her!
Under her father the margrave's command, Lewis Ballantine is enlisted in the Monastery Knights to perfect her swordsmanship skills. While it's common knowledge to most of the swordsmen that Lewis is indeed a woman, crown prince and heir to the Flamelance throne, Gerald, is blind to this fact. The night of the ball for knights, Gerald appears suddenly in Lewis's room. While surprise visits are commonplace, Gerald is overtaken by this figure of Lewis he's seen for the first time?!
James Moriarty, the most fearsome criminal, met his demise after a confrontation with a famous detective at a certain waterfall. He found himself possessed by a beautiful young lady from another world, and what he saw there was the insidious ab*se by other noble daughters. He has no memory, but his brain is still the same. He wields the power of his lucid mind and the perfect crime equation to the fullest for the sake of only one girl in a world without a great detective. The bullied young lady dies and is reborn as Moriarty, a villainess without blood or tears. This is the official comic adaptation of the novel published by EVERYSTAR!
Serial murders start happening in Tozama City, a suburb of Tokyo where a fifth grader named Shinta lives. The killings are so horrible, it's almost like the killer himself isn't human. The keyword that comes up during the investigation is 'M.J'... Is that the name of the killer? After the killings, Shinta's classmate Junpei disappears, but is later found in the sewers. "I can control M.J with my mind," he confesses. Shinta doesn't believe him, but soon enough, tragedies happen just how Junpei predicted they would... In order to uncover the mystery of M.J., Shinta makes a call to Sakaki, an assistant professor from the medical department at T University, who knows M.J's past... This manga contains "Prologue: M.J -Son of Sam-, 'I Saw Him!!'" and other chapters.
Nanacchi's an eight year old dog with a rather peculiar personality and a voracious appetite. Her relationship with her owner seems to be one of contempt, which is understandable considering she's an active dog with lots of energy and her owner's a mangaka who thinks a casual stroll borders on excessive exercise. Kick up your feet and watch as these unlikely pals face day-to-day life together with a ridiculous amount of patience for one another.
Is he an angel... or a devil? Baron Ciel Angelucci will grant your wish - at a price. When one hapless antiques dealer breaks the Baron's seal, he is once more free to roam both time and space, bending reality to his will, finding lovers in women as well as men. Every wish comes at a price, and more often than not it's a gruesome one. In a gripping mix of horror and beauty, Milk Morizono & Yuria Watanabe brings you four dark and sensual tales of the Baron.
Yoshino found herself married to Keigo Shinoi, the genius artist she had admired since her school days. However, his reason for marrying her was for revenge against Yoshino's father. Hated all the while, she continues to love Shinoi as he suffers in a state of isolation. Will her feelings finally get through to him...? The title story, Maple Leaves, is just one entry in this best-of selection of sorrowful, bittersweet love stories. Also included are three stories.
Following a tragic childhood accident, Mitsuki Etou gained the power to read the thoughts of others using only the touch of her right hand. For most of her life, this gift has been a curse, granting her unwelcome access to the dark truths behind people's smiles. But when a chance meeting with a troubled co-worker throws Mitsuki into the middle of a murder plot, she can't just let tragedy unfold on its own. Can Mitsuki intervene without revealing her secret?
Married men, liars, moral harassers... It's time to punish these vile marriage-hunting monsters! A thrilling romantic comedy about a pair of beautiful marriage-hunting childhood friends who hold grand secrets begins now!
Rose Marie has spent most of her life in the royal harem of Glenfil, as the first concubine of Crown Prince Ulysses, until one day she realizes that she can't bear to stay there any longer. But no sooner has she made that decision than she gets the order to complete the "Rite of Consummation"...! Though she's technically the most senior member of the harem after her ten years of residence, due to her age she hasn't yet been recognized as an official concubine. Once she completes this rite, though, she really will be stuck in the harem forever. Rose Marie is now scrambling around trying to find a way to get out of this duty, but Prince Ulysses won't let that happen...?!
Princess Leontina has been spending the empire's funds on jewelry and dresses, all in attempt to win the heart of her husband and crown prince, who won't even give her the time of day. But now, her crimes have caught up to her and she has been sentenced to death. Repentant, she prays to the gods for a second chance at life, promising to be a better princess. But after the axe swings downwards and all fades to black, the next thing she knows, Leontina is back in her childhood bedroom, and it's the morning of her eighth birthday?!
Confident that her knowledge of future events will be the key, this time, Leontina makes the bold decision to properly protect her country by taking the throne for herself. Will our princess be able to escape her fate this time around?
Asami is shocked and devastated when she finds out her fave actor has been "canceled" because fans found out about his secret girlfriend via social media. She's decided to quit being a groupie, look for a boyfriend, and maybe even get married! ...Or, that was the plan, anyway, until one day, she runs into a hot guy in the city... and it turns out to be her ex-fave!! And now he's asking if he can crash at her place tonight...!
"Do you really think you can get away from me?" He harasses me for money, gets violent, and plays with my body by force. He used to be so kind and gentle, but now he's changed...
Every rumor posted "there" becomes real... A plain Jane office lady and a narcissistic candidate for C.E.O in a company-wide gossip investigation, begins now!!
At a mother gathering, I was recommended a special "water." I thought I'd try it out once as it was said to be good for health... but to think it'd be the start of a slow descent into Hell...
One day, Maria is reincarnated as a character in her favorite dating-sim game. As fate would have it, her favorite character and heroine, Lily, appears right before her as well?! Without so much as casting a glance toward her supposed object of desire, the Prince, Maria is overwhelmed by being so near her favorite character, Lilly. But, it turns out Maria's actually reincarnated into the character that bullies Lily in the game...?! Just when Maria thought things would end up with her being hated by her favorite character, she comes to a realization. "Perhaps I can play the role of the villain but still protect Lily from being bullied...?" Resolving to protect Lily's smile at all costs, Maria goes forth with her plan to! But, turns out Prince Al, who is attempting to be with Lily, is onto Maria's tactics?! Let the story of this three-way fantasy entanglement start now!
Transferred to a department full of weirdo hot guys?! A quirky office comedy about a boss who spoils his employees and a good-looking guy with some baggage!
Six months ago, the genders of all humankind were reversed. With my marriage plans and my job on the rocks, I was at a loss, and I found myself swooning over someone for the first time in my life...as a "man"...!
"Is it wrong for a mother to seek fulfillment as a woman, as well?" Miki Nagase (39) lives in relative happiness with her husband Toru (41) and daughter Michiru (13). And yet, she carries a deep sense of emptiness within her heart; her relationship with her husband has devolved into that of a roommate, leaving her feeling undesired as a woman and as if she is only defined by her role as a "mom." Unable to hold it in any longer, she confides in her drinking buddy, Sae Ikejiri (45). Her friend understands the struggle of being unable to share her feelings out loud and suggests she try using an escort service. Miki is thunderstruck by the suggestion but is in for an even bigger surprise after a handsome escort suddenly appears...?!
If 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.
"Stop talking and sit down. Then, I'll teach you how to have them falling head over heels for you." Dumped after turning thirty and left on read by the guy she met at a mixer, Miho has fallen into despair as she struggles with her love life. One day she stops by a bar and meets a mysterious woman named Beniko who is surrounded by handsome men, even though she doesn't have what society would normally consider "good" looks. From that day forth, Beniko takes the clumsy in love Miho under her wing, and begins teaching her "how to be a loved woman." Every chapter includes a "Make Your Love Come True Q&A" by popular relationship columnist, and author of this manga, Yusuke Asada. Check them out for tips & tricks on how to gain confidence in yourself & improve your love life!
Koyo Ito works at a law firm while studying to pass his examinations to become a judicial scrivener. One day while out drinking with his friend, Morio, he meets a mysterious and alluring girl in college who goes by the name "Nana." Koyo, who for some reason or another had already given up on dating, is met with a suggestion by Nana that the two "go on a date." Right as a spark is ignited between the two, Koyo's co-worker, Minegishi, begins showing interest in Koyo, which leads to the breaking down of Koyo's everyday life.
"Hey, you missed the last train, right? Want to stay at my place tonight?" Miura Katsuki who works as a contract employee reunites with her old student Yoshizawa Soufuu, who is now a famous calligrapher, after 10 years. Ever since he quit Katsuki's calligraphy class, he's been training hard and has become a famous idol in the calligraphy community, all of which has been for the sole purpose of finding Katsuki. Will his earnest efforts to be reunited with the one true love of his life ever reach Katsuki? A reunion love story that weaves the distance between two hearts with a brush!
"I'll crush all things normal to you." Yoshikawa Miyuki, a 34 years old woman, had been happily married for three years when her life took a wrong turn. She found herself in a sexless marriage with the added pressure of having a child. When her husband even resorted to going to the brothel, Miyuki questioned if this was normalcy, and if so, she no longer wanted to adhere to it. She now only yearns for true love. Her worries and suffering had pushed her to the brink of losing her mind. That's when someone, with a certain secret, appeared in front of her, changing everything. This person's sweet temptation shatter Miyuki's perception of "normal." What ensued was a straight, twisted, ugly, beautiful, and impure pure love story.
Kanane Shinohara's been in plenty of relationships, but they've never panned out. Now, she's in her mid-30s and has become incapable of falling in love. As she drinks her sorrows away, she convinces herself that the reason she can't find a decent man lies within her. However, before Kanane has a chance to fully accept her "harsh reality," a handsome man named Shirosaki appears before her. Has she finally met her Prince Charming? Or is there something more to him?
Deep down, all Kanane wants is her own Cinderella story, but her experience tells her she's too old for fairytale romances. Using age as an excuse, she attempts to make a break for it and leave Shirosaki behind. However, he might not be so willing to let her escape his reach.
Beautiful, smart and cool...Asane looked like a perfect girl. But she can't let anyone know that she isn't good at talking to men. But one day, she meets two guys from dance club of her own university and decides to join the club. She finds another part of herself that loves to dance,. After three months, she was chosen to apply "Audition!" and show her dance in front of the judges. If she wins the first prize, the club will be famous and the bad reputation will go away. Can she win the first prize and save the club? And this strange sensation she is feeling...is this her love for dancing? Or is this her first....!?
One snowy day, a daughter of Count Granzeusu, Serephione -three-years-old- finds a fluffy white tiger covered in blood. The tiger was a holy beast Loudarylphena (Lou), and when she touched him, Serephione suddenly remembers her previous life. She was an around-thirty working girl who loved reading fantasy novels. And it looks like she has reincarnated in her favorite novel as a villainess!
"I don't want to be a villainess!" To avoid all the terrible things that will happen to her, she decides to be an adventurer and travel around the world with Lou. Sounds fun, but she needs to go through many troubles....
Masamichi failed the university entrance exam for second time, lost his part-time job at an izakaya pub, and was hit by a truck. He thought he is the most unlucky person in the world...and that he will die. But the next moment, a mysterious man was standing in front of him. "Be my servant. Work for me, be my prey. If you accept, you'll live. If not, you'll die here." Masamichi didn't have a choice but to say yes, although he never knew what a life of a servant would be like.
Saika, a high school girl, lost her mother and adapted by a rich family with three beautiful brothers. Now she must join the "God-Rearing" ritual which they try to raise God's child and return them to Gods' World. A high-school girl vs. a Godling!! Who knows what this girl with blonde-dyed hair is capable of!?
Yutaka came back to live with his family after working at a different location for three years. He was excited--looking forward to live with two kittens! His wife has been sending him pictures of them after she found them on a street and decided to take them home. They were adorable...! Yutaka has been dreaming of playing with them, sleeping with them and enjoy their fluffy furs. However...the kittens won't show up even when he calls their names. They seem to avoid him...WHY!?