"Will you save us? YES or NO?" In standard dating sim style, "Anise" was summoned as a Saint into the world of "Garden of Salvation". However, Hime, another girl who was also summoned alongside her stole the title of "Saint" for herself! Without being allowed to use the "healing magic" that she had learned, Anise was exiled to a remote village. If things stick to the script, a general from the neighboring kingdom of Farglow will die before long and Hime will reign supreme as the Saint in the bad ending. For Anise, that means death. In order to find her own path for survival, she decides to save the general and rewrite the story, but...
Rubin, a seemingly useless summoner whose conjuring attempts are comically futile, secretly dreams of defeating a dragon. Fate has a sense of humor when Rubin summons a mysterious prince who coerces him into going to an abandoned castle... where a dragon lives! Can a useless conjurer face the challenge of confronting a legendary beast?
Lady Elizaveta von Alvaheim has memories from her previous life. And that's because she remembers the details from the otome game she was hooked on. Her favorite character, The Crown Prince, His Highness Prince Klaus, is her betrothed. To complete his good ending route, she acts as the villain to the heroine, Alice Eimert.But because of her caring nature and nobility, Elizaveta ends up being adored by Alice...Will Elizaveta be able to bring Klaus happiness in the end?
Mai's experienced little romance, having been stuck in unrequited love for most of her life. She's been close friends with a group of great guys since her childhood, but their friendship has never turned into more. Now a grown woman, she reunites with her old crush. Her chance, she thinks, until she realizes how much he's changed... While she's suffering from a second broken heart, her old pal Ayato, now an actor, is there to cheer her up. He's brusque, kind, and anything but smooth, simultaneously healing and hurting her with his words. His caring, straightforward nature even makes him offer to practice dating with Mai when she tells him it's time for a change! Could this what carries them from friendship into more? A comic version of the hit romance on Love 365: Find Your Story!
Viola, the daughter of a viscount, is engaged to Philip Laurenson, the charming and popular heir to a duke. But the two are far from a match, and their silent tea parties do little to help them bond. In a desperate bid to escape the engagement, Viola feigns amnesia after a minor accident. However, Philip's reaction is not at all what she expected, as he starts telling her how much they used to love each other and how she used to call him..."Phil"? Which is far from the truth! And yet, from the brink of a crumbling engagement, a romance begins to blossom between the inexperienced lord and the oblivious lady.
Charlotte, the first princess of the magical land of Eris, a kingdom loved by the gods, has been mistreated by the queen. One day, she falls in love at first sight at a ball and marries Ediron, King of Dhanas, dreaming of happiness. However, on her wedding night, she is suddenly stabbed to death by Ediron...! Charlotte's life ends in regret and despair... but for some reason, she gets stuck in a loop where she dies if she gets married...? Five times! Now, in her sixth life, Ediron asks again for Charlotte's hand in marriage. Though Charlotte swears in her heart that she will never marry in this life, Ediron looks at her with such passion...?! This is a love fantasy between an oppressed princess and her sworn enemy, His Majesty!
Reina, the princess of the Kingdom of Fromesia, has always been looked down on as an illegitimate child amongst royalty. As part of an agreement to maintain peace between two kingdoms, Reina is sent in place of her stepsister to be married to the prince of the kingdom of Beastmen. On arrival, Reina expects to be welcomed by Prince Cain, rumored to be fearsome and almighty. However, the man who appears before her is anything but! With shining golden eyes, delicate charm, and an emotionally mature demeanor, Prince Cain welcomes Reina to his domain, and the wedding proceeds without a hitch. However, as they meet for their first night as husband and wife, Prince Cain states that this marriage is only for current circumstances and will only be temporary... what could he possibly mean...?
Mukouda Tsuyoshi was nothing special in modern Japan, so when he was summoned to a world of swordplay and sorcery, he thought he was ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Too bad the kingdom that summoned him only got him by mistake! Not only was he not one of the three summoned heroes, but his stats were laughable compared to theirs. On top of that, there's something really sketchy about this kingdom... "Ah, these people are the kind to try and use the Hero," he realized, and immediately left to make his own way in this other world.
The only thing Mukouda can rely on is his unique skill: the "Online Supermarket," a skill that allows him to buy modern goods in a fantasy world. It's useless for combat, but if he plays his cards right, he could lead a comfortable life, maybe? At least, that's what Mukouda thinks, but it turns out modern food bought with this skill has some absurd effects! What happens when Mukouda introduces ridiculously tasty modern cooking to a fantasy world like this? He gets some ridiculous repeat customers begging for more...!
"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!
"Booze! Bring me more booze!" Melissa is down in the dumps after her engagement is abruptly ended. With nowhere else to turn, she heads to a local bar to drown her frustrations. Overhearing, a mysterious figure hidden beneath a cloak strikes up a conversation with her. Although a little bossy, Jules gets along well with Melisa. Intrigued by her brazen yet delicate nature, invites her to meet again for drinks. Suspicious at first, Melissa gradually warms to him, and their bond deepens over shared drinks and lively debates. Just as things seem to be looking up, her ex-fiance, Sam, barges in! Is this Melissa's chance to finally give him a piece of her mind?!
Aria, a duchess, is cursed after taking a magic blow to the face to defend her fiance. The curse leaves her with a hideous mark on her face. Moreover, her fiance, the crown prince Leo, calls her a monster, breaks off the engagement, and banishes her from the royal city. Aria is depressed by the heartless words of her beloved. However, one day, a mysterious wizard, Lucien, offers her a helping hand. He says he will lift the curse in exchange for a large sum of money. But Lucien seems to have other intentions as well...?
The daughter to a family that owns a development company, Ruka Kosaka, is reunited with her childhood friend, Mikage Mizuki, after 13 years... for an arranged marriage. The two know they are getting into a loveless marriage, but if just something can help start their relationship off on the right foot... or so Ruka thought, but Mizuki seems to be distant and uninterested in anything. Looks like it's not worth getting hopes up. However, the first chance Ruka gets to look deeply into Mizuki's eyes, it seems like there's far more feeling, passion even, than what she's been led to believe.
After discovering she has the powers of a saintess at the age of five, Estelle is forced to work day in and day out for much of her life. Fearing she'll be worked even harder if her true powers are revealed, she decides to hide just how powerful she really is. As long as she can eat every day and have a roof over her head, she even decides to put up with the snot-nosed crown prince of the country and gets engaged to him. Just when she believes her days of struggling to survive had ended, a girl from another world arrives and catches the prince's eye! He breaks off their engagement and brands her a "false saintess," ordering her execution. Fed up with all the idiocy, she unleashes her full power and puts the prince and his followers in their place. Finally free, where will she go with this newfound freedom...?
Cool and collected second-year Yamada is in love with his childhood friend, Seno. His classmates Akama and Toda are also starting to think about romance, though neither of them realizes yet that they might actually feel the same way about each other...
High school love in the spring of adolescence blooms with earnest, messy emotions.
"This is my punishment - someone as hideous as me falling for someone as good-looking as you..." Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. "Is this...me...?! I'm SUPER cute!!" Those around her can't hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180-degree change... But Yumeko's new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship... And an attempted murder case?! This frenzied romantic comedy will leave you bubbling with energy!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-5 of "Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!"
"Did you notice my feelings for you back then?" Back in high school, Hinako had secretly loved her classmate Masashi. Ten years later, they're suddenly reunited! Once reserved, Masashi has become much more handsome. When he openly expresses his thoughts to Hinako, they send her heart racing! "I love him... I want to hold his hand. I want to be close to him." A love reunited and finally fulfilled...?!
In a world plagued by monsters and supernatural imbalance, a parentless boy named Wu Chai was taken in by a one-armed woodcutter and works as a servant chopping wood for the Li family. When a new martial arts coach comes along, he catches Wu Chai's eye with his extraordinary swordsmanship and fighting skills.
With the new coach, the overbearing young master, and the gentle young lady, what kind of turmoil will unfold in Wu Chai's once peaceful life?
The action-packed martial arts comic "Chai Lang," with bone-crushing battles, will open a new world of martial arts for you.
*This work received the 2022 Ministry of Culture Creative Grant.
I won't date my coworkers. But marriage should be fine, right?
"When he looks at me like that, I feel like I'll get the wrong idea..." Manaka, who loves handicrafts, works in the Planning Department of Brown Sugar Honey, a hair accessory brand she dreamed of joining. She had a crush on Itsuki, the young chairman and founder of the brand, but when she found out that Itsuki had a policy of not dating his coworkers, she secretly put a lid on her feelings and immersed herself in her work. But then Itsuki called her name in a sweet voice and gently held her hand... As they gradually grew closer, the feelings of love she had almost given up on began to bloom again.
Ever since the day they met, no matter how often she tries to brush him off, Natsune always finds herself at the center of Chigaya's playful aim. His words, his smiles, his relentless teasing-each one reserved just for her. Every grin, every mischievous jab, and every casual touch feels like an arrow loosed straight from Cupid's bow, striking with unnerving precision. And the more she tries to dodge, the closer and bolder his aim becomes. As her heart races faster with every encounter, one question lingers in her mind: is his teasing truly just a joke... or does it mean something more?
A charming, heart-fluttering high school romance between two archers-a composed senior (normally!) and her cheeky junior who just might be shooting straight for her heart.
"You make me wanna mess up that cool, indifferent face of yours," says Ritsuki to Sumire in the gym storeroom. So begins the game between Ritsuki, the most popular boy at school, and his friends. His objective: to make Sumire, a cold, aloof girl who's rumored to sleep with anyone, his new conquest. As Ritsuki gets closer to Sumire, however, he starts to see her true face, which is far different from what her normally stoic demeanor would suggest. It's a hurt-filled lovestory of two hearts nursing deep wounds.
"I hereby void our engagement!" My name is Yuriath, daughter of Count Noggar, and my fiance, the son of a Marquis, has just announced the end of our betrothal. All this because my now ex-fiance is smitten with Julie Vanash, the common-born illegitimate daughter of a Count, who recently transferred into our private academy. She's convinced that she's the star of a popular romance series, and has cast me into the role of the "jealous and haughty villainess".... Truth be told, the engagement itself was just business, so I have no lingering attachments to my fiance. A contract is a contract, though, so in addition to the nuisance fee, I must demand restitution! But then there's His Highness the Crown Prince....
Saki Edajima, 18 years old - Determined to make her own way in life, she resolves to leave home and move to Tokyo despite the naysaying from everyone around her. Saki managed to get hired at an animation studio thanks to her skill at drawing, but all her new coworkers are so grown-up and capable that she's really feeling the pressure as she works alongside them day and night. It takes tenacity to give it your all in work and in love. This is the story of one reckless girl racing full-speed toward her dreams!
Sometimes, Haru feels like he doesn't have a purpose. Sometimes, he feels like he'll never leave the island he lives on, the island of Garage. But, when fate comes a knockin', he answers the cry. There's this evil called Dark Bring, it's wielded by Demon Card. They're using this power to take over the world. Only one thing can stop it - the four missing rave stones. And now, Haru will find them wherever they lie. He doesn't ever want to feel that he's let his people down. He'll journey all around the world, all the way to Hip Hop Town. Yeah! The all-powerful Dark Stone - a magical stone and ruler of the dark side - awakens after a 50-year respite. When it falls into the hands of the evil Demon Card, the world is in terrible danger. A sacred sword called Rave and its master Shiba are the only defense against the Dark Stone & No. 30196; evil powers. Yet, Shiba loses control over Rave after he is mortally attacked by a Demon Card assassin. With the dark side looming, a boy called Haru may be the world's single hope of revitalizing Rave and escaping the clutches of evil.
Kotori is the girl who's always alone and Kohaku is Mr. Popular. That's the social hierarchy in their class. Kohaku takes every opportunity he gets to have a go at Kotori: "You're in the way!" "Alone again?" "I don't like your attitude." Kotori doesn't particularly like Kohaku, either. But one day, she receives sage advice from Panda, her online friend. Even though Kohaku always puts on a tough front, Kotori begins to feel like the two of them might not be so different after all. And then, Kohaku begins to treat her with an aloof sort of kindness. Could it be that Kotori is kind of becoming interested in him...? Kohaku, normally mean and distant, shows his sweet, soft side -- it's sure to give you butterflies!!
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?!
I, Vincent, a butler of a count's daughter, suddenly remembered that the world I'm currently living in is part of an Otome game I've played in my past life! On top of that, my beloved lady is the villainess who will end up dying a violent death...?! What the hell! I'll DEFINITELY save my lady from her bad endings!!! A peppy, isekai comedy, where the butler, Vincent "I Love My Lady" Serenade (a love interest), sprints around snapping all of his dear villainess' death flags.
"I became the spirit of elements when I reincarnated?!"
Ellen is a young girl reincarnated from modern-day Japan as a half-spirit. Her father, Rovel, is the legendary hero who saved the kingdom, and her mother, Origin, is the primordial queen and ruler of all spirits. Furthermore, she herself has the overpowered ability to manipulate the elements.
While looking absolutely adorable, this perfect little girl will fall back on her past life's knowledge and the power of the spirits to protect her precious family!
Filia was a young commoner living alone in the countryside, as her rare appearance kept others away from her. One day, she is found by the royal family, and the king declares, "You are the legendary saint reborn!" From that day forward, she dedicated herself to the kingdom, being in the service of the royal family. However, after just one year, the castle is suddenly attacked by Artel, a demon who is known as the Demon King of Ruin. As a bargain to save the kingdom, Filia is handed over as an offering to Artel. Initially, Artel was a terrifying being, but it seems that he has a surprisingly kind side... However, amidst this warming moment, Artel says, "If you're that desperate to get away from me... I'll have to teach you a lesson." "You are mine, and mine alone, little saint."
Sellen lives in the dukedom and is known as the "Gloomy Princess", due to constantly being compared to her younger sister Marietta, who is praised for her unparalleled beauty. One day, Sellen overhears Prince Helios, her fiance, and other friends say that the prince should be wed to Marietta instead. Sellen then decides to annul the engagement for the prince's happiness and to not be a burden for the others. Sellen gets help from Viol, the Command of Ice with unapproachable beauty and a secret(?) sweet tooth. Sellen, Viol, and Viol's cat familiar plan to work together to peacefully annul the engagement...!
Richelle is your average lady of nobility: charming and madly in love with her busy fiancee. However, on her way to the palace to give him some treats she baked to help him get through the day she spots him kissing another lady that he was initially working with! After being ridiculed for making baked goods, the engagement was called off. However, a handsome margrave named Lucien comes across her snacks, and after tasting them cannot help but express how refreshing they were. Now begins a fresh romance between the charmed margrave, and totally unaware sweets connoisseur!
Ruri is your average preschool teacher, until one day she is enveloped in a blinding light and is transported to another world! While she's still in shock, Lina, a shy young girl, takes her by the hand and becomes attached to her. Before she knows it, she's become her private tutor! Until she can make it back to her world, she decides to accept her role, but she suddenly awakens her exceptional magic skills! In truth, Ruri is the rumored "Third Saint" that has been summoned to save this world! Follow Ruri in this fantastical story as she tries to balance her duty as a Saint when all she wants is to live alongside children!
Out of the blue, Second Prince Maury breaks off his engagement with Ashley, the daughter of Duke Norman. However, this is no surprise to her; in fact, it's the golden opportunity she's been waiting for. Fed up with Maury's terrible behavior and poor character, she has been hoping to split with him for a while now. But even a worthless prince is still royalty; to protect her reputation, she must ensure all the fault for the split lies squarely on Maury's shoulders. She sets out to collect proof of his misdeeds, then lies in wait... and now that he's broken things off, she's ready to expose him for the filth he is. The real surprise comes from Crown Prince Eugene: impressed by Ashley's bold takedown, he pops a certain question out of nowhere...! It's a swift death to evil in this royal romantic comedy where karma takes no prisoners!!
When her mother's illness takes a turn for the worse, Lilitia meets her father, the Marquis Castion. With no one else to turn to, she agrees to join the House of Castion and become their political tool in exchange for her mother's medical treatment. But as if relinquishing her freedom weren't enough, the duke's son and her new fiance Jacob absolutely detests commoners. Years later, Lilitia continues to suffer his torment. Under Jacob's instructions, she must now act the bully towards the baron's daughter at the academy, all to deter suspicion away from their secret relationship, One evening, as Lilitia recovers from her torturous day, a strange, handsome man bursts into her home. Enter Ultio, the thief causing a stir in the kingdom for delivering justice to its corrupt aristocrats. Before he makes his escape, the kind-hearted Lilitia notices his injury and offers to mend his wound. What she didn't expect, was how he proposes to return the favor: Help her end her doomed engagement to Jacob! With the mysterious gentleman thief's aid, perhaps freedom (and romance) for our "villainess" in distress is just around the corner!
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!
Umeno, who lost her love and her job, reunites with her childhood friend Kyounosuke for the first time in six years. He was born into a gangster family but decided to live in the same world as Umeno. Now, he has left the family business and started his own company, working as a genius businessman. "Why don't you come to my company and give me a chance to woo you?" Umeno is invited by Kyounosuke to work at his company. But as soon as she arrives, Kyounosuke, who is said to be as cold and sharp as ice within the company, launches an extremely sweet and aggressive attack on her!"
"Who would ever worry about you?!"Rimmel used to be a noble, but after her family lost everything, she now lives as a commoner and works at a bar. Her childhood friend Hewitt, the heir to the Count Stan family, often visits, but only to make sarcastic comments. Ever since Hewitt declared he wanted to become a knight at age twelve, they've grown apart.Rimmel thinks Hewitt is coming to the bar just to see Heather, the baron's daughter who helps run the bar and is popular with the customers. One day, Rimel spots the swindler who ruined her family's life.She asks Hewitt for help, but the man escapes. Later, the knights ask Rimmel to help with their investigation, by pretending to be Hewitt's lover to lure the criminal out. Now, caught up in something much bigger than she expected, Rimmel must face the past she tried to leave behind.
Due to an unfortunate death, a young man reincarnates under the name Eld in a world very similar to the VRMMO that he played before his passing. However, this world he found himself in didn't even know what basic skills were! As the only person with knowledge beyond the populace, Eld sets off on a journey as a level 1 novice to job change into the strongest class in the world, Sage!
My best friend and my boyfriend may have betrayed me, but somehow, I managed to turn my entire life around with the help of a hot CEO?! Koharu, an office worker, has been dating her boyfriend for almost two years and is expecting a proposal any day now. Her best friend and coworker assures her that their upcoming anniversary will be an unforgettable memory... or so she claims. However, on the day of her date, Koharu accidentally crashes an engagement party for none other than her boyfriend and her best friend! Her boyfriend accuses her of lies she doesn't even remember, and she's surrounded by icy glares from every direction. With no one to turn to, the person who comes to her rescue is none other than a handsome CEO, a client from her dinner event. Why is he saying that he was about to ask her out?! Suddenly, she's whisked away from the depths of despair and into a brand-new life...!
Tsutsumi works in an office as a clerk, but she's had a hard time working under the newest addition to their team with a mean streak for strict work ethics who came in from the sales department- Takasugi! However, it's not exactly the hard time anyone would have expected. After catching a moment of unexpected kindness from him, Tsutsumi can't do anything other than stiffen up and blush!!