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Sun Jing has a major crush on Qiu Tong, a graceful and charming blonde girl she first notices at a bus stop. Even though Qiu Tong embodies everything Sun Jing admires, the tomboyish and energetic Sun Jing finds it hard to speak up around her. Eventually, Sun Jing works up the courage to introduce herself, and the two become close friends. While they are only friends for now, Sun Jing is ready to do anything to make Qiu Tong happy, and her genuine feelings may eventually win Qiu Tong over.

In "Poor Poor Lips," Okashi Nako, a young woman struggling with poverty, lands a job at a gem shop. There, she learns that the owner, Otsuka Ren, is a lesbian. Despite Ren claiming Nako isn't her type, this might just be a ruse. As Nako starts her new role, their interactions unfold a humorous narrative filled with contrasts of wealth and poverty, health and illness, and the trials and tribulations of life.

A spin-off of Yuru Yuri featuring Sakurako and her sisters.

Kamiina Botan, a 20-year-old college student, gets tipsy after dorm leader Ibuki gives her a highball at the welcome party for her assigned dorm. This leads to her ongoing involvement with Ibuki—a dorm life comedy about a tipsy teasing girl.

Fifteen-year-old Umika Konohoshi struggles to form connections with her classmates at school, but she holds onto hope that her feelings will eventually reach them. Her outlook changes when she meets Yuu Akeuchi, a girl who claims to be an alien, and together they help Umika understand the importance of being open with those around her.

Saori and Shiori are twin sisters. They both love each other, but think their loves are unrequited!

In her final year of high school, Kokoro learns that her father intends to arrange her marriage immediately after graduation, making her feel as if her life has ended. Resolved to embrace her love for other girls, she decides to create an exceptional sketchbook documenting lesbian romance as a permanent legacy. Through watching the young women in her town, Kokoro gains a deeper understanding of their aspirations, challenges, and the unpredictable nature of love.

The narrative takes place at the same school featured in Yuru Yuri. Hiro, a typical first-year student, prefers a peaceful school routine. After she discovers a sketch drawn by Toshinou Kyoko, her classmate Aoi mistakenly believes Hiro created it. Unable to correct the error, Hiro gets talked into collaborating with Aoi-chan on a doujin game.

Hikage Nemoto is a timid, mousy young part-time teacher who unknowingly stirs up rather fundamental feelings in every woman she meets. Will she prevail? Includes chapters 26.1.

In a world that many consider ordinary, five-year-old Yotsuba Koiwai perceives everything with boundless enthusiasm and curiosity. After moving to a new town with her adoptive father, Yousuke, she takes it upon herself to explore her surroundings. Following some mishaps at the local park, the Koiwais meet their neighbors, the Ayase family: college student Asagi, who loves to tease; responsible high school student Fuuka; and kind elementary schooler Ena. Though Yotsuba's antics often amuse and sometimes frustrate them, the Ayase sisters gradually grow fond of her and join her in her adventures. Whether mastering a swing or trying to stop global warming by fiddling with air conditioners, Yotsuba's ability to find joy in the simplest things astonishes and entertains those around her. Along with Yousuke, the Ayases, and various other friends, she embarks on daily escapades that deepen her appreciation for life's basic pleasures.

The difficulties of adulthood and the harsh realities of office work often make people wish they could go back to their younger years and choose differently. This feeling leads 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki to consider an unusual offer. After returning home from his part-time job, Arata is contacted by Ryou Yoake, a representative from the ReLife Research Institute, who presents an experimental program designed to improve his job prospects. The ReLife project plans to change Arata's appearance to that of a 17-year-old, allowing him to experience high school again for one year. After this trial ends, he will receive a job offer, something he has had trouble getting since leaving his previous job. Despite his doubts, Arata agrees to the strange arrangement. But his adult way of thinking and his lack of recent school experience make handling everyday life in high school harder than he expected.

In "Azumanga Daioh," Chiyo Mihama, a precocious student who has skipped several grades, finds herself in high school where she encounters a diverse group of classmates. Standing out among them is the tall and somewhat intimidating Sakaki, the energetic and often annoying Tomo Takino, the absent-minded but puzzle-savvy Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga, the diet-obsessed Koyomi "Yomi" Mizuhara who loves karaoke despite her awful singing, and the fiercely competitive tomboy Kagura. As Chiyo bonds with these unique individuals, they share typical high school experiences—navigating classes, studying, enjoying summer breaks, and engaging in various mischievous activities together.

Chikan Otoko is a socially awkward otaku with a perverse side who regularly visits the 2ch forum. One day, while returning from work, he is wrongly detained for stalking. Once the confusion clears, he learns that the girl he calls Miss Understanding has been deeply affected by a real stalker. Wanting to earn her favor, he extends his help. Unexpectedly, he finds himself growing closer to Miss Understanding and her companions: the lively Kansai and the innocent Loli Jugs.

Seishuu Handa is a calligraphy prodigy, but his arrogance leads to a conflict with an elderly curator who dismisses his celebrated work as unoriginal and uninspired. This outburst threatens Handa's promising future. After an incident reveals his son's immaturity, Handa's father—a renowned calligrapher—sends him to a remote village in the Goto Islands as a form of discipline. Cut off from city conveniences, Handa moves into a local house, planning to focus solely on calligraphy practice. However, the house was previously used by a group of lively children, including Naru Kotoishi, who refuse to leave. Additionally, the curious villagers treat Handa as a source of amusement and entertainment. Though removed from his familiar environment, Handa's interactions with the village and its residents begin teaching him valuable lessons about personal growth, life, and the true nature of calligraphy.

In his first spring as a college student, Kanji Sasahara is torn over whether to finally join an otaku club. At the same time, Saki Kasukabe is trying to turn her boyfriend Kousaka, a devoted anime fan, into someone more conventional. Both Kanji and Kousaka end up enrolling in Genshiken, the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, while Saki, undeterred, follows Kousaka to learn about the quirky world of Japanese fandom. Through club activities like cosplay, comic conventions, gaming sessions, and figure collecting, Saki gains an unexpected insight into the amusing side of otaku culture.

After a five-year relationship ends, 26-year-old Michiyo Ozawa spends the evening drinking with coworkers. When she returns home, she finds the elevator in her apartment building out of order. Looking for an alternative, she goes to a nearby house to use the bathroom and meets Zenji Oyamada. At first glance, he seems ordinary, but Michiyo notices a large pile of boxes in his room. These boxes contain strange items sent by Oyamada's brother, who lives abroad and frequently changes hobbies. Fascinated by the mysterious boxes, Michiyo is invited by Oyamada to open one. As she does, a heartwarming story unfolds about an ordinary couple and their shared experience with the unusual contents of these boxes.

High school teacher Rinko Yoshitaka seems to treat Ryo Arase as she would any other student, frequently scolding him for late work and keeping a professional front. But unknown to everyone else, Yoshitaka and Arase share hidden romantic encounters. Although they find ways to meet in private, Yoshitaka insists their relationship must stay secret until Arase turns 20. Even with this rule hanging over them as a warning, Arase and Yoshitaka find it hard to hold back from each other. They have to practice self-control to keep others from becoming suspicious.

In K-On!, the Light Music Club is intended to be a relaxing and enjoyable space, a concept embraced by the carefree Yui Hirasawa. However, when Yui decides to leave the club, she realizes that her departure would cause it to be disbanded due to a lack of members. This realization makes Yui reconsider her decision. Her fellow club members—the dependable Mio Akiyama, the playful Ritsu Tainaka, and the refined Tsumugi Kotobuki—perform a musical piece to persuade Yui to stay, and their performance rekindles Yui's passion, prompting her to rejoin the Light Music Club. As the clubroom fills with the sounds of their music and laughter, the girls manage to balance their academic duties with their love for music. Though they occasionally engage in playful mischief, their high school days in K-On! become all the more exciting because of it.

After transferring to her new high school, Chihiro Watanuki receives help from another student while looking for a place to park her bike. When she introduces herself in class, she discovers her desk is next to the boy who assisted her. Classmates inform her that this is Yuuji Yugami, the Baseball Club's star player, but they warn her to keep her distance since he is considered an eccentric with unpredictable behavior. Despite the warnings, Chihiro tries to connect with him and soon finds that interacting with him is challenging, confirming the rumors. Later, Chihiro ends up in an uncomfortable situation with some senior students, but Yugami intervenes again, though his motives are self-serving. Convinced there is more to him than meets the eye, she decides to approach him without prejudice and aims to enjoy a normal high school experience filled with friendships.

Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi suddenly awakens one day as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favorite otome game, Revolution. Being surrounded by handsome men all competing for her attention would be any maiden's dream—but that is not the case for Rae! Not a single one of them can compare to the villainess, Claire François, whose blonde, drill-shaped curls only amplify her haughty and irresistible charm. In the original story, Claire torments and bullies the heroine, which pushes the latter closer to the male love interests. Yet Rae has no desire to pursue any of the men; her heart is fixed on Claire herself! Unaccustomed to being on the receiving end of affection, Claire is left defenseless against Rae's endless teasing. With the power of true love, can Rae successfully convey her heartfelt feelings to the villainess?

In his fourth year at Momogaoka College of Music, Shinichi Chiaki—the son of a renowned pianist—harbors a secret dream of becoming a conductor like his father. But his fear of flying keeps him trapped in Japan, unable to pursue opportunities abroad in Europe. One night, after collapsing, Chiaki is helped by Megumi "Nodame" Noda, a talented but messy and eccentric pianist. To his dismay, Nodame turns out to be his neighbor, and he finds himself reluctantly working with her. Despite the potential for chaos, Chiaki begins to rediscover his love for music through their encounters. How will this unusual partnership develop?

Saint☆Young Men is a humorous slice-of-life—or rather divine-life—manga that follows Jesus and Buddha as they navigate modern life, particularly in Japan. The story pokes fun at religion, cultural norms, and traditional Japanese customs through the lens of these two iconic figures. In the series, Jesus and Buddha explore various aspects of Japanese life, including strolling through Asakusa, enjoying public baths, visiting theme parks, and even browsing the internet. While occasional references are made to their divine origins, they mostly come across as ordinary individuals in contemporary Japanese society. Before their true identities are recognized, many people mistake them for resembling Johnny Depp or simply a man with a distinctive bump on his forehead.

After taking a year off from school, Hong Sul—a diligent and high-achieving student—unintentionally loses the good graces of her seemingly perfect senior, Yu Jeong. As a result, her life takes a turn for the worse, and she becomes convinced that Yu Jeong is the cause of all her troubles. Yet, when a year passes, why has he suddenly started treating her with such kindness?

Tamahiko Shima, the youngest son of the distinguished Shima family, was raised in opulence yet starved of genuine warmth from his aloof relatives. After losing his mother and suffering a severe injury to his dominant arm in a tragic accident, he sank into hopelessness and was cast aside by his father, who deemed him a failure. Banished to a remote rural estate to safeguard the family's reputation, Tamahiko expected to wither away alone—until Yuzuki Tachibana arrived, announcing that his father had sent her to be his wife. Through her devoted care, Yuzuki breathes new purpose into his barren existence, guiding him as he mends the deep emotional scars of his past. Gradually, their lives become entwined, and they share the bittersweet journey of their first love.