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"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...?!

Cute? Pure? Shirayuki, or "Snow White" has the eye of every man in the office. With her "Seven Dwarfs" supporting her, Shirayuki can get away with just about anything in the office. Using her beauty, she gets anything her heart desires, stepping over anyone in her way. Dubbed the "Devious Princess" by her female coworkers, can she lie and charm her way to happiness?

Into her 3rd year of marriage, Asuka Kohinata (32) is struggling with a sexless marriage. The couple was head over heels for each other when they first got married, but now her husband rejects her no matter how many times she tries to initiate. "I'm tired of being rejected... " "How can we go back to being a happy couple...? " Struggling to make things work with her husband, Asuka one day obtains the power to travel back in time. Can Asuka leap through time to save her sexless marriage?

Yuki Shimomura, a "miss campus" student pageant runner up in her college days, blames others for her inability to make it to the top. She creates multiple accounts on social media sites to gain popularity, posting harassing messages on the accounts of popular models without batting an eye. Fed up with the sluggish increase of followers on her accounts, she decides to buy followers to "solve" this issue. What will come of someone so obsessed with the approval of others?

"But don't you know, Masaki? Pottery will never be the same once it's broken." One day, Manami's husband, Masaki, suddenly suggests to move back to the countryside where his parents live. Manami hesitates at first. When she met his parents for the first time, she remembers the town's old-fashioned customs and how they look down on women. In the end, she decides to go with Masaki, hoping that once they settle down, it would bring sex back into their relationship. But even after returning to the countryside, Masaki goes out drinking with his friends until late at night. And to top it all off, he's starting to look down on Manami, just like his father and brother. He even broke a special plate that Manami made as a child with her mom and sister. And just when Manami thought she could overcome her sexless marriage, after countless attempts of trying to get intimate, Masaki hits her with, "We can have sex when we want to have a kid". Soon after, Manami sees a message from another woman on Masaki's phone...

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.

Catty women are standing in the way of Anna fulfilling her childhood dreams. Due to a mistake by God, Anna died too early and is given a second chance...to be reborn into another world. Hoping to finally live a peaceful life as a florist, Anna discovers that flowers are rare, and the people in this new world know nothing of their beauty. Determined, she resolves to use her newfound power to spread the joy of her beloved flowers. However, as she begins her journey, catty women start springing up like daisies, standing in her way. Will Anna find a way to weed them out and let her ambition bloom?

"I am a cutie, and I know it, because all the men are crazy about cute little ol' me. It's the same no matter where I go. It's just common knowledge at this point." This was Kotone. She was a cute young lady who led a life of unparalleled popularity. But then Nazuna, a more seasoned cutie, would appear in front of her. No matter what, when, or why, Kotone is overlooked by Nazuna's cute charm, which has Kotone in a panic. Oh, and then there's the handsome senior at work...! "Why!", Kotone wonders. This has never happened to her before! Truth be told, Nazuna is also uneasy about Kotone who she will not underestimate in this battle of the cuties.

"This bar is an affection gauge?! Then this must be one of those unlockable CG shots!!" Yuka loves playing otome games, and somehow the real world has suddenly started working just like the game menus she's been used to all this time! Going forward, she's got to figure out how to navigate her life with events being triggered and handsome men chasing after her. At work she's caught up with a charming but flirty coworker, an aggressive boss with fiery looks, and a junior colleague with a mean streak... after so long thinking there would never be a chance with any of them, the scenarios just keep on coming!

Kotori Kuramoto works in general affairs at her company. Her motto, "Work Smarter, not harder" has kept her relaxed as she's always turning down promotions offered by her superiors. One day, a top sales planner in the makeup sales department Kotori knows, Kyoko Shiramine, comes to her with an offer out of nowhere: transfer to the sales department, and work under the top hair and makeup artist who is also the heir to the corporation, Hayato Kirishima...! With enough pressure Kotori agrees, but how will the two manage with their polar opposite work styles and attitudes...?!

Shinobu and Saki Taura work for Daido Publishing and are a loving married couple. Shinobu is kind and good at his job, making him a popular guy at the office. This has Saki start to worry that he might decide to up and leave her. One day, Shinobu asks if he can go to a blind group date. On top of that, there's someone lurking behind the scenes trying to break the couple up! A friend, a coworker... or maybe even Shinobu? Just who is the traitor?!

Haruka Takano is a 36 year old woman leading a peaceful and happy day life. But one day she sees the news about Tokyo IR, Japan's first casino, and becomes uneasy. She fears that her husband's gambling addiction might resurface. However, it's been 10 years since he's made a full recovery, and when she sees how kind and loving he is, she thinks that her anxiety is ridiculous. One morning however, Haruka notices that her husband's eyes are very vacant and hollow, so she calls out to him. He says he's fine. Then, after withdrawing all the deposits from their account, he disappears...

At night in the office, I'm on my knees with a collar around my neck. The one who holds my leash is Miyazawa... he's my senior colleague at work but sometimes he has this naughty smile across his face... how did things end up like this?! Miyazawa is perfect. Perfect form, mind-melting charms, and incredible reliability have any woman falling head over heels for him. On top of all of that though, he's so kind... someone I've come to admire... One day, he tasked me with picking up a package, saying not to open it no matter what. I don't know what happened... but I opened the package... and now I only obey his every command. "Now you're going to try all of this with me." Our relationship changed in an instant... what exactly does this mean for us...?

Takuya Kujo is not only handsome but also intelligent and charming. In contrast, Fuyumi Takano is your typical plain Jane, yet she has caught Takuya's eye! Unexpectedly, he proposes, eager to build a happy family together, and Fuyumi is more than happy to oblige. However, Takuya's behavior soon grows increasingly suspicious. Despite her best efforts to suppress her doubts, Fuyumi finds the strain unbearable. Her overwhelming happiness begins to morph into a bottomless pit of despair, leaving her to question: is my husband really my husband?! This heart-pounding love story is filled with non-stop suspense!

Things get icy from time to time. 3 months ago, corporate decided to restructure our department, and now our boss is a 30-year-old marvel. He's diligent, can speak multiple languages, he's handsome, and so much more. He's seemingly perfect, but there's just one thing... he can be so harsh that people say he's practically made of salt! When he gives directions on projects, he speaks in short word and lists what's needed. Nothing more, nothing less. People keep their distance, and it feels like he doesn't really fit in around here. However, for some reason, I can't help but have feelings for him... And it seems he wants to be sweet and pamper me?! Another day, another moment to hide away from everyone in the office and be doted on!

In her past life, Ella endured constant belittlement from her husband, who eventually left her for another woman. Overwhelmed by despair, her life ends in an accident. However, when she wakes up, she finds herself in a strange room with soup and a fridge?! Ella has been reincarnated with a completely new appearance, finally free to live and cook as she pleases or so she believes. Even in this new world, she faces harassment from her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, but even so, it's an improvement from her previous life. One day, while preparing pickled plums, a dog eats one and transforms into a handsome man! The mysterious stranger turns out to be the kingdom's second prince. Cursed to live as a dog, he asks for Ella's help to break the spell by proposing a fake engagement. In return, he sweeps her away from her miserable home.

32 years old, single, and awakening in another world?! At least being reborn I get to start out younger, right? ...WRONG! She wakes up in this new world the same age she was in the last, now with the name Audrey Noland. In this world of nobility and societal manners, women of this age unmarried are considered bizarre or outlandish. The family Audrey is a part of, the house of Baron Noland, has been serving the royal family as educators for generations. One day, Audrey's father throws out his back... and provides her with the opportunity to tutor the prince in his stead. With all of her books prepared, she comes to the castle only to be told that an unmarried, immodest woman can't be let through to meet the prince?! We're not gonna let this kind of sexism slide!

"I want to spend my life by your side, making you happy." Connie is the daughter of a count, and she can see the auras of any person around her, making sense of what they truly think or feel. However, she's become a bit of a recluse with how this power has affected her experience in high society. During her debutante ball, Connie slips and falls on her back. The admirable Prince Clive comes to help her, but this only calls on the envy and fury of the other girls at the ball who seek to gain Clive's favor. Being hated by the other noble ladies further pushes Connie to become a recluse. However, one day, Connie is directly invited by Prince Clive to a party to celebrate his birthday and she knows she cannot decline. Amid the party, she loses consciousness... and remembers her past life, and the lovely upperclassmen she has always wanted to see just one more time. When she awakens, it hits her... since when did she and Clive agree to an engagement?!

Someday a vortex of fire will once again engulf the world. But a holy saintess will save the world through the power of water... This ancient prophecy has been handed down in the empire, and because of it, the holy maidens of the Water Clan have a special significance. Elna, born into the water family and a candidate for sainthood, is worried about her powers that were lost after a fire in the royal palace in the past. She thought that she could give up her desires of becoming saintess if her sister, whom she loves and herself a talented woman, would become the saint... but on the day before the exam, she meets Lawrence, the third prince, and the wheels of fate begin to turn. Will she in fact become the water saintess?

Saki Sugita (26) is a hardworking woman with no friends and no boyfriend. She is doing well at work, but she is very awkward in her private life. She is in love with Nishimoto, her boss at work, but he's married. Just when she was about to give up, Nishimoto confides in her that he's divorced...? The relationship is gradually deepening, and perhaps marriage is on the horizon! Saki is at the peak of her happiness, but she gradually learns of Nishimoto's true nature hidden behind the happiness, through the social media account of Nishimoto's wife, with whom he is supposed to be divorced...!

Minami Kishimoto, a new employee, admires her glittering training officer, Ms. Yumi Yagi when she first meets her. Ms. Yagi is a senior employee who is seemingly good at her job and therefore untouchable. Plus, she's as mean as an ogre when it comes to others not following the rules. When it comes to her, however, she can do no wrong in her own eyes. What's worse is her catchphrase: "I'm allowed, because I'm special." Minami, hang in there!

Reiko has been frustrated. Nanami is bragging about her new boyfriend again today. She doesn't work as hard, she doesn't take anything seriously. Reiko can't help but focus on all the things wrong with Nanami... so why is she able to get things like love? Finally, Reiko hits a breaking point when she learns that Nanami is dieting to try and get someone else to like her. Reiko starts to become obsessed with supplements. The only thing on her mind is being slimmer than anyone around, especially Nanami. What will come from this new shocking obsession of hers?!

One day, Aiko's husband, Kento, suddenly disappeared. Years later, he's resurfaced, but he looks like a completely different person. Aiko loves her husband and loves her career. Everything is going so well, she tells the whole world on her social media account. She believed that she would get her happily ever after. However, one day, another "Aiko" appears before her. Aiko Takasugi is a fan of hers, but she aims to sneak her way into the cracks of Kento's heart. Suspicious accidents start to occur around "Aiko," but what is she really after? The bond between husband and wife is about to be tested, by this devil's little game!!

It all started with a pageant at a university. Romiko's known as one of the most beautiful girls at her school with captivating beauty, but she truly has one of the most horrendous personalities. She's always looking down on and berating her peers and has been convinced there's no competition in the beauty pageant coming up at her school. All of that changed when a fierce opponent hit the field. For Romiko, it's truly impossible for someone like this girl to be anything more than below her! Romiko can't lose. This is her steppingstone into the world of celebrities... Anything she wants, she can have... because it's all hers.