He loves him, but he doesn't know if these feelings are truly his. In order to get through a bout of writer's block on his latest romance novel, author Aoi Miyashita takes the advice of his editor, Kairi Kurihara, and the two begin a simulated romantic relationship. Aoi hopes that by doing this, he'll be able to understand just how the female protagonist of his story is feeling. He ends up being possessed by her, confusing his own feelings with hers. Are his feelings for Kairi real, or all pretend...? In the meantime, Kairi begins to develop his own special feelings for Aoi whenever the author glances his way or gives him a certain look. Will their relationship end when Aoi finishes writing his novel...? A wondrous love story between an author and his editor as they engage in a pretend romance all while living under the same roof.
The Sage of Wind, Ephtal is a reincarnated human, coming from modern Earth. Reincarnated in a new world where magic is real, he decides to devote the entirety of his life in the pursuit of magic. Despite his efforts, though, he discovers that he is absolutely talentless in magic, and breathed his last in anguish. ...But it isn't the end for him just yet! He reincarnates once again bearing the same name, Ephtal, 400 years later. Having retained his knowledge and power, he steels his resolve and once again sets his sights for the peak of magic! However, in a surprising turn of events, he discovers that magic has terribly declined. In this era where powerful spells is a rarity, his talentless self is now completely unmatched! From the depths of powerlessness to the peak of power, the talentless but peerless mage's journey to the top starts now!
Suzumiya Kaede has little to look forward to in life aside from online gaming, and even that's slipping away from him. After a three-day-long MMO bender, he passes out and finds himself waking up in an entirely foreign fantasy world full of monsters and magic. Starting out with access to unthinkably powerful skills, he resolves to make the most of the situation and pioneer a hitherto unheard of niche: a spellsword.
Starting a new job at "Delivery Eats" has one BIG challenge--a scary-looking lady who's a regular customer. She glares at you every time you deliver her food, and in this rural town, there's only one delivery boy to handle her orders. But on his next visit, she finally speaks--and he recognizes her voice as none other than his favorite VTuber, Hanae Fuwari! Even more shocking, she offers to pay him just to chat with her?! This is the comedic tale of an introverted delivery boy and a shy but intimidating-looking woman getting a second chance at youth!
Restaurant Dollhouse is a quaint little hideaway that prides itself on making its customers happy, no matter how big their problems may be. That's how young widow Yuko runs her business, but if her stepson Kousuke had his way, he'll turn this humble canteen into the pinnacle of authentic French haute cuisine his father would have dreamed of!
What will you wish for in exchange for your lost love?
Broken Heart Hall is a shop where a witch grants wishes in exchange for broken hearts. Matilda, the daughter of the Commander of the Knights, is scorned by her cheating fiance; Freya, the daughter of a marquis, is abandoned by her ruthless fiance; and Emily is toyed with by her womanizing fiance from her arranged marriage... What wishes did these women make to the witch?
One morning, Alex Hubert, a student in the knight department at Howard Royal Academy, suddenly begins to see countless red threads. The beautiful outcast Sarah Crowleagh tells him that these threads are "red strings of fate." But she cuts Alex's red string without a second thought! Alex is outraged by Sarah's selfish behavior, which has earned her the reputation of being the "witch of breakups" who breaks up lovers, but he realizes that she is actually cutting the threads of unhappy couples. Alex can't help but worry about Sarah, who is not afraid to play the bad guy and continues to isolate herself.
I promise I'll make you happy, so don't leave my house ever again. The doting, shackled life of a super-obsessive top and an admirable but pitiable bottom is about to begin! Futaba is a college student who works part-time every day earning money to support his parents' toxic lifestyle. A kind and handsome regular at the bar he works at named Nikaido has recently started helping him out when he's in trouble. When Futaba's parents extort him for more, Nikaido decides enough is enough and claims that he'll be kidnapping Futaba! Futaba doesn't understand what Nikaido means or why he wants to do so much for him, but he follows Nikaido back to his home for the pampering of a lifetime! Just when Futaba's starting to feel comfortable with Nikaido's gentle touch, he says a few things that give him a little pause...
From the author of the popular X (formerly Twitter) comic to serialized hit "Mechanical Buddy Universe" Takuji Kato, here's a large collection of his other viral works from social media!
Including: "Her Regretful Days of Killing Time" "Magical Girl Akirara ☆" "Isekai Hero G-Shine" "The Tale of the E.L.F. Forest" "Girls That Get It" "Combat Support AI 'GAL'" "Puppet Ninja Kougetsu" "Suckers Death Game" "Poker-Face Junior" "Captain" and more...!
It all started with a banana. When Sayaka finds a banana lying in the street, she barely has a moment to question it before Yoshiko gobbles it up. But that night, the spirit of that same banana visits her and transforms her into an angel! Her mission? To help souls in need! Which is how she winds up at A-kun's house and must grant his true heart's desire. Except, that desire is to marry Sayaka?! Can this newly transformed angel figure out what the heck is going before things get even more confusin? Find out in this parody spin-off to Hiroyuki's wildly popular, Aho Girl series!
Leapers-individuals who were born on February 29th that age at a rate four timese slower than that of a normal person and can live for over 300 years. Mio Aono is one of these leapers and like many, experiences all the emotions that come with living beyond the normal, mortal lifespan. From Isaki Uta, the creator of "Mine-Kun is Asexual", comes a one-shot serires that won an honorable mention in the Monthly Afternoon Magazine Manga Competition and jumpstarted Isaki Uta's career! Originally published in 2008, this landmark work has been updated and re-released as a doujinshi and localized in English for fans to enjoy.
An ongoing series featuring a couple who are complete opposites, yet belong together.
Artist Statement: This is a slice of life story about Little Miss Serious, a short, no-nonsense girl and her tall, footloose boyfriend Mister Freedom. They have their differences, but ultimately love each other. I hope everyone enjoys reading it.
While working at their mother's cosmetic shop, Takeru and Ayumi discover a mermaid in one of the lotion bottles! A strange and unexpected phenomenon, the two aren't sure what to do when Ayumi volunteers to take the mermaid home. Puzzled by his sister's behavior, Takeru thinks about their childhood and how much everything changed after their parent's failed marriage. Could this mermaid mystery be just the thing to help them reconnect and rebuild inspite of their troubled past? Mermaid in a Bottle dives deep into a the bitter-sweet relationship of a brother and sister from a broken family.
Mine-kun is Asexual. He doesn't like sexual intimacy in a relationship. He can kiss a girl, but it's not something he wants to do if he can help it. But Murai loves him so much that she's willing to overlook the fact that she can't hold his hand; that she can't cuddle up next to him when they watch movies together; that she can't fall in love with him the way that she hopes to be loved in return. In the eyes of those around them, is this even a relationship that's meant to last, or is it a train wreck just waiting to happen?
Hana is in love with her childhood best friend, Kanata. One day, Kanata invites Hana to share a room, which she accepts. For a while, living with her crush seemed manageable for Hana. However, on the other hand, Kanata realized she likes spending time with Hana a bit too much and doesn't really know what to do with her newly found feelings.
His wife is a real demon, literally! Tomoyuki is married to Mitsuki, an Oni from the countryside who can be a bit harsh. But when she and Tomoyuki are alone, that's when her sensitive side comes out. It's those moments that she wants to express just how much she loves Tomoyuki. Dive into the charming slice-of-life of a tsundere Oni and her normal husband!
Two women working at the same company fall for each other through a series of short comics. Somehow, what starts off as a one-sided crush becomes a dream come true...
"Yuriyon" - A compilation of four-page yuri stories from the creator of "Why Does Love Do This To Me?". Enjoy these wonderfully sweet stories between women in the workplace. This is Ayano Ayano's first ever doujinshi and holds a special place in their heart.
Two youths-Jin and Gao-lead a seemingly placid existence in the Japanese countryside along with their friends...but in fact they are holy warriors on the frontlines of the battle against armageddon. The coming of the nigh-unstoppable embodiments of catastrophe known as "Night" has imperiled the entire human race, and only Jin and Gao's ancient ability to call on the power of the gods through dance can stem the tide of destruction.
The girl who feared love because of her mother's death meets the one and only romance in her life...
My mother lived for love, went crazy for love, and sacrificed herself for love...
Minerelli, the "Ice Noblewoman," was raised while being compared to her half-sister who gets doted on. Due to her unrequited love, Minerelli's mother left her as a young child and took her own life. As a result, Minerelli fears dying the way her mother did and worries that she'll go crazy for love. However, Kaktos' warmth and kindness touch her closed-off heart...
"I'll never love someone this much again..." She gave birth to his child in secret.
Seri, an unmarried woman raising a child, works at the hospital where Haruka Takato has arrived to work as a newly appointed surgeon. Seri fell in love with him six years ago. However, it was only a passing fling for him, and she only realized she was pregnant after Takato went abroad to study. When he reunites with Seri, he becomes forceful for some reason despite having abandoned her. "Now you won't be able to show your body to anyone other than me." Seri melts as he kisses her so forcefully that it leaves a mark...
"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!
Following her death, Towako Yamada comes face-to-face with God and is transferred to an alternate universe called Astaire to live as Maria. Eventually, she nicknames herself "Towaria," or "Toa" for short. God grants her three magical powers: "Domestic Magic," "Appraisal," and "Item Box." While enjoying her new domestically magical life in this alternate universe, she undertakes her previous landlord Khalkis' dream of becoming a pharmacist. Domestic magic will probably make for an easy life... or so, she thinks.
A sequel to the magical shojo series "After Being Scouted by God, I Ended up in an Alternate Universe. -Domestic Magic Makes for an Easy Life.-"
Fellas, is it normal for a girl to ask for baby twins on their 18th birthday? How about surprising you with a marriage certificate when your big day comes around? These are questions university freshman Yamada Junichi ponders after entering a relationship with a girl who shows her obsession?uh, "affection"?in questionable ways...
"I want you to never stop smiling." Ichika, a college student, just wants to have a normal romance for once, yet because of her flashy appearance, she is often misunderstood. Not ready to give up on a romantic encounter, Ichika joins a drinking party and meets a kind boy named Kosei. They immediately click and Ichika has a great time talking to him about their mutual interests and other things, and she finds herself falling for him after he tells her that he likes her for who she is. However, he has a secret...?!
The new series from Tomoko Ninomiya, creator of Nodame Cantabile, turns its focus on the world of jewelry! Shinobu, a second-year in high school, is part of the family that runs Kurata-ya, a storied pawn shop based in a breezy central Tokyo neighborhood. She helps run the place when school isn't calling, and she has a natural gift that aids her a great deal-the ability to see the "aura" released by gemstones! Shinobu doesn't have a boyfriend, but she does have a fiance handpicked for her by her grandfather-Akisada Kitagami, a man from a prestigious family who wound up being taken in by Kurata-ya at a young age. He now works as a salesman for a first-class jewelry brand, but he's also got more than his fair share of secrets... "
A story of determination and grit: a young basketball player willing to do whatever it takes to get back on track.
Demian Kawai has been devoting himself to basketball in Japan with the goal of becoming the top scorer in the world's top professional league, the NBO. However, this promising young player was struck by the tragedy of the yips, a condition that causes his arms to stiffen up whenever he approaches the goal. Can he persevere and realize his dream?
Fumi and Higashi are coworkers and boyfriends. They celebrate their one year anniversary, but Fumi's overcome with feelings of doubt regarding their relationship.
This is the official compilation of the original four-part series that explores the relationship of Fumi and Higashi and their experiences of being asexual/demisexual.
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!
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?
Hana has started dating Shinichirou, a divorced barber with a child. Even though Hana is clumsy, Shinichirou, his cute son Jinta, and Maria, who supports their relationship, all care for her. Finally, Hana has started living her own life and is surrounded by love, happily married!! ...Or not, as a series of real-life problems stand in her way...! The highly-anticipated sequel to "When The Grown-Up Good Girl Falls in Love"!
"We regret ever getting married!" Mom and dad are acting like they hate each other, but those two can't hide their love! Mom and dad got married at a young age. That's why I, too, want to marry my beloved boyfriend right away, but they're strongly against it?! "Marrying young was a youthful indiscretion," they say, and the fighting begins. No! I don't want to see you two fight like this! I start to cry, but what's this? They're acting all lovey-dovey when I'm not looking? Hm... they're clearly trying to make me give up on marriage! I'll expose their sappy love for each other and make them acknowledge my relationship!
In a distant corner of the Laniakea Kingdom, humans live alongside powerful beings with strange tails known as dragonfolk. A girl named Jio, whose father has forbidden her from leaving the remote island where they live, yearns to escape the confines of this quiet countryside and explore the world. Everything changes in the moment when Jio meets the mysterious Nereid, who claims to have lost all his memories. The revelations keep coming, as Jio realizes that her father's kept her hidden because the whole world is hunting her, setting Jio and Nereid on a path to find the world's most intrepid explorer, Yuri Holst. Could this living legend be the solution to Jio's problems? Strange lands and uncharted waters await... Let the grand adventure begin!
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!
Shino, calm and tender, and Ren, boyish and full of energy, are a couple deeply in love.
With beautifully vivid full-color illustrations and more than 100 pages of brand-new two-color manga, the lovey-dovey couple story that took social media by storm is finally available in book form!!!
Clarice's younger sister is her whole world. In a world of monsters, born into a noble family that's gone broke, there's nothing Clarice wouldn't do for her. So when she gets sick, and there's only one way to save her, Clarice doesn't blink! She agrees to an arranged marriage with the Dark Knight, a ferocious warrior who goes everywhere in magical armor-even their wedding! Afterward, Clarice is ready to consummate the marriage and charm her new spouse into paying to save her sister's life. There's just one problem: The Dark Knight won't let her into the bedroom! And Clarice finally finds out why...she's secretly a woman! With female knights forbidden, the Knight seriously lacking in social graces, a household full of servants scared out of their wits, and monster fights breaking out constantly, Clarice realizes that this wedding of convenience is going to be more inconvenient than she bargained for!
The internet is full of creepypastas, cryptid sightings, tales of paranormal activity, and unsolved disappearances. These are mostly rumors and pranks fueled by trolls-entertainment. But the unlucky few learn the hard way that some legends are true. Many of these unfortunate souls are doomed, but their luck may change if they cross paths with the boy in the red hood. He roams from town to town and appears wherever strange things occur. Is he a light in the dark? Or living proof that monsters are all too real...?