When Alice wakes up, she is on a luxury ship. Nearby is a strange dark-haired man who looks like a pirate. Who is he? He lifts Alice's chin and slowly kisses her. Alice was supposed to be in Greece to attend her sister's wedding and to do some sightseeing... What is going on? Alice is taken away to an isolated island in the Mediterranean Stefan, the hotel king. It seems that Stefan, who is hostile to Alice's sister's fiance, has mistakenly kidnapped Alice. He takes her, a bespectacled, boorish girl, the opposite of her glamorous sister!
Pascal, a millionaire who works himself fingers to the bone and amasses enormous wealth. Now all he needs is a perfect marriage. In his search for the ideal wife, the smile of an angel he once met flashes across his mind. Cecilia...an apprentice nun who saved him from an accident 6 years ago. He wonders how she is doing now that they were attracted to each other and made love... Pascal, tingling with thoughts of the past, visits the monastery. Cecilia, on the other hand, stares at him as he suddenly appears. She blames him on taking everything from her, making her look forward to their future together and then suddenly disappeared.
On a blizzard day, a man named Zane with a baby in his arms rushes into the hospital where Meg works. As a railroad engineer, he finds an abandoned baby while inspecting the tracks and runs through the blizzard to the hospital. During the treatment, Meg can't help but be fascinated by Zane's love and care for the baby despite the fact that he isn't related to the baby. But she can't be with him because she's infertile! Then, when the baby is about to get discharged, Zane tells Meg that he has decided to become the baby's foster father... He also asks Meg to marry him and become the baby's mother!
Cathy is a miserable freckled girl. In addition, she has red hair and is skinny. After her mother dies, she spends most of her time staying at home and helping her father, a doctor, with household chores. It was six months ago that a gorgeous and unusual guest appeared in Cathy's small world. His name is Woolf. He is an exotic doctor with a neat face and is said to be one of the world's best doctors. It disturbs her when he teases her, and she is so upset when he approaches her that Cathy even sticks the knife she has in her hand into his hand. Then he kisses her and say, "You don't seem to like me, so you need to be punished....
Yutaka Kanzaki, a wine critic whose reviews have enough clout to move the industry worldwide, has died-leaving behind a wine collection worth over two billion yen. Only the one who can name his favorite bottles, plus vintages, will inherit this dream of a cellar. It's a battle between Yutaka's biological son Shizuku and adopted child Issei to identify these "Twelve Apostles"-along with the very best wine in his collection, the so-called "Drops of God."
"My smile is specially reserved for you." Kotori Ogata, self-conscious about her plump figure, is inexplicably adored by Soma, a younger coworker known for his frosty demeanor. The reason likely traces back to a rainy day encounter: Kotori finds Soma shivering at a bus stop and, being a meddlesome caretaker, helps him warm up. Since then, Soma has been incredibly affectionate toward Kotori. He defends her from sarcastic comments from her manager, holds her hand claiming he's cold, and even sweetly tells her, "Everything you do is adorable to me." Step into this romance and experience the cute moments between warm-hearted Kotori and her frosty younger coworker, Soma!
It's the gods of the world against the greatest heroes and warriors of all time!! Mankind's reign of tyranny over the Earth has driven the gods to bring about the apocalypse. But thirteen of the greatest warriors in human history have been chosen to overturn that decision. Will they win in a best-of-thirteen series of duels with the gods, and ensure mankind's survival!? Round one pits Thor, the mightiest of the Norse gods, against Lü Bu, the mightiest warrior of the Three Kingdoms! The battle for mankind's existence begins!!
His wish was to create a work like "he" makes. Living in the dorm at a vocational school for arts and crafts, Masataka has been struggling with his project to produce a "miniature-garden romance". Stuck in a rut, he can't stop thinking about the work of Hiromi Kunitachi, his roommate. Geometrical yet full of emotion, Hiromi's art has enormous appeal to Masataka, along with the strong will that lies behind the nonchalant yet mysterious eyes of his fascinating roommate. In addition to the title work "A Miniature-garden Romance", this book contains four other tales, including "The Teacher's Botany" and "Behind the Magic", which provide the reader with a glimpse into the world of poetry that only this unique author can create.
Ten years have passed since my brother's dead body was discovered in the bottom of a cliff. Rumour said, he was escaping his engagement and supposed to meet his lover there... But that person never came. After searching for years, I've finally reunited wi
Tsubasa, 16-years-old, a high-schooler who has no friend or lover. Due to his natural scary face, he even often get accused of shoplifting and other crimes. For him, happy high school life is just a fantasy. One day, Noah, a blonde and handsome Canadian s
Yuge is an English teacher who lived abroad when he was younger. He happens to meet his coworker, Yoshii, in town, and falls in love at first sight! Thanks to Yuge's persistence, they're now going out. However, Yoshii's little brother, Yuu, is always getting in their way. To make matters worse, Kamishiro, an old acquaintance from college, is also keeping them busy. On top of that, Yoshii gets the wrong idea about Yuge's relationship with Kamishiro!! Then Yuge receives a meaningful text message with a video from Yoshii, who appears to be in a hotel with another man. Is this the end for Yuge...!? This volume also contains a story about the adult love life of two lawyers. This is the first volume of Mutsu's manga, filled with teachers and other highly skilled professionals!
On a hot, hot summer day, Seitozaki starts to feel under the weather and finds himself unable to move. Then, an older student from the same school named Itoshima comes and looks after him. Itoshima quit playing baseball after hurting his hip. Seitozaki can't stop thinking about him. His body starts tingling and feels dizzy... What is this feeling?
"...I can't let Daichi find out about my feelings for him... I won't let my love turn me into a selfish and greedy person..." Both of them are timid and shy when it comes to love, which leads to a lot of drama. This is a touching love story that takes place in a high school.
Have you ever experienced a dark but pure love story?The love was a mistake, the feeling did not suppose to happen. All were wrong. Including yourself. Aine Misabashi, a cheerful second high school grader, has a massive crush towards her popular childhood
The town of Gelle is home to many wizards. Lee, a socerer, and Rabel, his apprentice, live on the outskirts, on top of a hill. They may not have much money, and Lee may be a little odd and unsociable, but Rabel is content with spending his days learning magic and going to school. Lee watches over Rabel, sometimes strict and sometimes soft, but...
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...?
With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise?
Yunoki has not only found himself in bed with a woman he doesn't know, but she insists they're already a couple?! The woman, Kotoka Hatsushima, is a charming,23-year-old writer...who has one heck of a back fetish, and Yunoki fit the bill! And when she tells Yunoki that it was her hair that sealed the deal for him, he realizes the truth-she knows about his hair fetish, AND she's absolutely right! He's mortified, but Kotoka sees reason-if they float each others' boats and already know about each other's predilictions...why not start a relationship? And Yunoki can't argue with that...thus the back/hair (not to be confused with back hair!) hijinks ensue!
In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what's left of man has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. People believe their 100-meter high walls will protect them from the Titans, but the sudden appearance of an immense Titan is about to change everything. Winner of the 2011 Kodansha Manga Award (Shonen) and nominated for the prestigious Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize for 2012.
In a world inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called The Lustrous, every unique gem must fight for their way of life against the threat of lunarians who would turn them into decorations. Phosphophyllite, the most fragile and brittle of gems, longs to join the battle. When Phos is instead assigned to complete a natural history of their world, it sounds like a dull and pointless task. But this new job brings Phos into contact with Cinnabar, a gem forced to live in isolation. Can Phos's seemingly mundane assignment lead both Phos and Cinnabar to the fulfillment they desire?
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery...the land Leif called Vinland.
SUPERTEENS! Hime is a super-heroine. Ao can read minds. Kotoha can conjure up anything with the right word. And Akina . . . well, he's just a regular guy, surrounded by three super-girls! Together, they protect the town of Sakurashin. But that's not easy, as the town faces demon dogs and other supernatural threats!
Although Kazuyo is a pro at what she does, her life is plagued with nothing but problems. From cleaning up messes left behind by her incompetent coworkers, to having to take care of Yuriko, the new temp worker, Kazuyo is left sighing her days away in frustration. Having to show everyone she encounters how to be better is an exhausting task, and her only solace is her secret love affair with Hakamada, a member of the sales department. But what will come of her desire to treat herself to these dangerous nightly pleasures?
"You named our daughter after your ex...?!" Soko lives with her kind husband and three-year-old daughter. Although she may be busy, she's living happily everyday. There's only one thing she doesn't understand about her picture-perfect husband. Instead of wearing his wedding ring, he wears a memento ring for his late relative. But one day, Soko finds out her husband's secret, and feels there is a woman popping up behind the scenes. "Am I imagining things? Or...is my husband actually having an affair?!" What path will this marriage full of doubt and suspicion take...?!
"I won't forgive him! I'm going to get my compensation!!" I caught my husband, with a smile on his face, going into a hotel with a woman I've never seen before. ON OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY. I can't believe he lied to me, saying something at work came up. Meanwhile he's nonchalantly having an affair... When I was wallowing in despair, my coworker, a divorcee, reached out to help me. Instead of hiring a private investigator, I'll use my coworker's advice and gather proof on my own!! Risque messages, secret hotel rendezvous, social media hints... I'll be a spy and overcome difficult missions to get cold, hard proof of their infidelity, and make them pay!!
Andi took some time off to vacation in Switzerland, where she fatefully met the beloved journalist Sean and fell in love. And then just got married... But waiting, all alone while he travels across the globe, is not something she would call a marriage. Eighteen months after the wedding, Andi sent him the divorce papers to start a new life, but Sean, still in love with her, wanted another chance to fix things. Then Andi tells Sean: In that case, I need you to take a test.
Amie is a designer and a member of the family that owns a huge jewelry company. At her cousin's wedding party, she meets a man with whom she falls passionately in love and spends the night together. The next day, however, she discovers his true identity. He is Preston, the new CEO of her company. By order of her grandmother, who has absolute power, she and Preston travel together to a new product launch. On the plane, they reach an agreement to keep their relationship strictly business, but it's hard for them to spend day and night together when their body gets hot just by looking into each other's eyes.
"There's a man that's dying to meet you." Claudia was invited to a caroling party in the town she recently moved to. And upon meeting that man, she developed butterflies in her stomach. Dark hair, tall, with deep blue eyes. He's a handsome man you will never forget once you meet him. Why did he want to meet me? I still had doubts, but when we shared a moment, I began developing feelings I hadn't had in a long time, which made me panic, and I ran away. The next day, the chief of police came to her workplace to file a complaint. And it was Zachary, the man from last night...!
Jane's father died when she was eight years old, and she and her mother lived in poverty for a long time, but now she lives a peaceful life as a maid for a kind countess. One day, a handsome man named Kendal visited the mansion. While serving tea, Jane couldn't help staring at him. He was well-dressed. He had a deep voice. He told her that his uncle, a wealthy Yorkshire man, had asked him to find a woman and bring her to him. "Her name is Ms. Jane Bailey." M-Me? Jane is startled by the unexpected words.
Meeting the Greek Shipping King, Damen, for the second time was like a nightmare come true for Stephanie. Why's that, you ask? Previously, Damen used Stephanie's love for him to search for someone, and then tossed her aside. Her heart still aches with sweet pain and h*miliation at the memory of his kiss. But when they meet again, he says to Steph, "I want you to be my fake girlfriend." What?! When she refuses to be his lover even for a million dollars, he says, "How's two million?" and smiles... "He probably thinks I'm the kind of girl he can use. What a horrible man."
She was never going to see her son's father again... Caitlin was summoned to a luxurious room. She had been offered a job as a photographer. However, the man who appeared in the room was Kadir, the Sheikh of a desert country who had abandoned her before! Five years ago, she spent a night with him when she met and fell in love with him during his sightseeing trip. After he left, she found out she was pregnant. She backed off when she had found out that he was a married man and the king of a country. But now that he knows the truth, Kadir has Caitlin and her son at his mercy...
He is the last person I wanted to see in this miserable state... The sadness she was suppressing welled up, and Scarlet cried in front of her childhood friend. Dreaming of a marriage and a family but unable to meet the person she was destined to be with even after turning thirty, she at least wanted a child, so she opted for artificial insemination that, again, didn't take this month... When John finds out about her situation, he makes an unbelievable proposal. Why don't you choose me as the father? And do it the old-fashioned way. But...you've hated me. Why would you do this?
Peyton joined a marriage counseling service for celebrities, where she can't meet her partner until the wedding day, and was surprised to find out who her groom was. She was matched with Galen, the CEO of a major corporation! But this could be her chance to expose his grandmother Alice's dishonesty. When she was a child, her father was wrongfully dismissed by Alice, and her sick mother died without getting medical treatment... This marriage is the first step toward vengeance. But when Galen, her husband, turns out to be a kind-hearted man who is raising the daughter of his deceased best friends... Peyton's heart is shaken...?
Pernelle tried to buy a beautiful home in Cotswolds, but a rich man swooped in and took it from under her. She ends up buying the tiny house next to it, but her new neighbor isn't very welcoming. He makes fun of her butt in shorts, sees her drenched in the rain while she's locked out of her house, and countless other embarrassing moments. But despite his not-so-nice demeanor around her, she can't help but melt at his spur-of-the-moment kiss... From that day on, her heart is filled with only him.
Ellie is rooting for her beautiful sister, who is the complete opposite of her, to succeed as an actress. She sold her house and lives in a share house with her father, and even carries debt... One day, she goes to the park because of her part-time job and sees a little boy all by himself. Is he lost? Ellie calls out to him and his guardian, Luca, appears. He is the CEO of a large corporation, and intimidatingly says, "Thanks for taking care of him. Here's a little something for you." He handed her a check for hush money. Ellie refuses the impossible amount and runs away, but the next day, Luca shows up and...?
Cassiopeia's greedy stepmother and stepsisters have taken the hotel her father left her, and she is forced to work there like a servant. One day, Prince Rhys of Verina, who is rumored to be looking for a bride, arrives at the hotel. If her stepsisters are chosen as the bride and leaves with their mother, she can take back the hotel. Cassiopeia has faint hopes. However, Rhys told her that he had bought the hotel, and then he said something even more unbelievable. "I came here for you, Cassiopeia, as my wife." Why...why did the prince choose me as his bride?
Lily, who lost her parents in an accident, learns about her real father through her inheritance. What happened between him and her mother? In order to find out the truth, she goes to see him. But the person who comes to pick her up is his stepson, Sebastian. He's tall and handsome, but suspects her of being a gold digger. What a rude man! Lily is repulsed, but on their way to their father's estate, a storm breaks out...and she spends a night with him in a motel?
Ivy was on the verge of turning thirty and in a predicament. I am almost thirty...and still a virgin! I cannot date anyone like this, let alone marry! In a desperate attempt, she asks the well-versed millionaire Louis for help, which he initially turns down. But in the end, he complies with the request of his best friends' sister, consuming her in a sweet passion! However, Louis wakes up to find Ivy gone. It was because she secretly began to fall for Louis, who has a rule that he only has one-night stands with women.
Erin's twin sister dies shortly after giving birth...without revealing the name of the child's father. Four years later, Erin finds a diary in her sister's belongings and learns that her niece's father is Parker Hamilton, a world-wealthy man. Parker, who has been living in the mansion as a recluse since the death of his wife, surprisingly accepts the fact and begs Erin and her niece to stay at the mansion. Erin's heart is stirred by his kind eyes. She should not fall in love with him, even though he is hurting and suffering...