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From Miao's perspective, her brother Fen is someone who teases and infuriates her countless times daily—she explodes a hundred times, and there's never a peaceful day as they argue endlessly. Yet when danger or trouble arises, Fen transforms into a caring, devoted older brother who will do anything to protect his little sister.

Alicia, the eldest daughter of the noble Williams family, hails from a lineage renowned for its mastery of dark magic. Her jet-black hair and golden eyes give her an imposing presence, but her most distinctive traits are undoubtedly her sharp tongue and cruel nature. By any measure, she is a villainess—yet also a fictional character from an otome game. A young, unnamed woman, a devoted admirer of Alicia, longs to become her. A sleepy truck driver unexpectedly grants that wish in a bizarre turn of events, killing her and reincarnating her as the seven-year-old Alicia within the game world. Armed with full knowledge of the game's events, this new "Alicia" believes that if she works hard, she will go down in history as the greatest villainess of all. Soon, however, she realizes that escaping Alicia's predetermined fate is far more complicated than she thought.

Seventeen-year-old Konoe Subaru works as the butler for fellow student Suzutsuki Kanade at their school, where they also attend classes alongside Sakamachi Kinjirou. After a certain event, Sakamachi discovers Subaru's hidden secret—that "he" is in reality a female. Subaru's position is at stake if any other student learns of this truth. What will become of these circumstances?

The Primordial Core is an unbeatable dungeon, home to the most formidable monster in existence, the Original Monster, the embodiment of evil—Swallow... who is actually a lazy boss monster who only wants to sleep. Looking after this slacker is Renee, a homunculus maid whose devotion to Swallow is limitless. At this rate, the only one maintaining the dungeon's operations is Patrick, the last shred of intelligence among them—and he's a skeleton! Can Mr. Swallow ever catch a break with all this chaos going on?

After being bullied for his otaku hobbies in middle school, Koichi Otakura enters high school determined to blend in. But when Yua Narumi, a popular gal from the opposite end of the social ladder, discovers his hidden talents, she begs him to put his skills to use for her many interests. She argues that drawing anime fan art and painting plastic models are basically the same as designing nails and styling hair. As the otaku and gal spend time together, he learns about her world and she learns about his. Who says two people from such different cliques can't get along in this high school rom-com?

More than a millennium ago, Yukari Yakumo led an alliance of Gensokyo's youkai in an attack on the Lunar Capital, only to suffer a crushing defeat. Ever since, she has been crafting a new strategy to take control of the moon. After ages of preparation, Yukari's plan is finally set in motion. Backed by Remilia Scarlet, the vampire mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion; Yuyuko Saigyouji, the guardian of Hakugyokurou; and the shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei, will Yukari manage to breach the seemingly unbreakable defenses of the Lunar Capital?

In "Beast Complex," a tiger and a beaver, raised together from a young age, challenge societal norms to preserve their bond and fight against injustice. A camel journalist, who has held a long-standing prejudice against carnivores, experiences a transformative night with a captivating wolf. Meanwhile, a crocodile and a gazelle are forced to put aside their disagreements to collaborate as a chef and sous-chef on a failing cooking program. A fox and a chameleon struggle with their own biases and misconceptions about one another and themselves. Numerous other stories are woven throughout this anthology.

Himeno is a gentle and shy little centaur girl. In her world, everybody is a supernatural creature, and all of her classmates have visible supernatural body parts such as horns, wings, tails, or halos. Despite these fantastical elements, Himeno and her best friends Nozomi and Kyoko enjoy a fun and mostly ordinary daily school life together.

July 2011 Special Mei Yasumura is thrown into a panic when Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin suddenly back out of a modeling job for an upcoming fashion show. The twins suggest Ritsu Kasanoda as their replacement. With no other options and a tight deadline, Mei decides to train the reluctant Kasanoda to take on the modeling work. August 2011 Special On a hot summer night, the Ouran Host Club members gather to tell ghost stories. Their session is interrupted by Takashi Morinozuka, who arrives late and claims to have seen a ghost. When they investigate the spot where he saw it, the group finds a spirit that resembles Kyouya Ootori, though Kyouya is very much alive. As they try to figure out who the mysterious figure is, the club encounters a child who wants to join a festival.

Towako, a young woman from a prestigious lineage, nears her eighteenth birthday. A custom she was taught in her youth dictates she must wed the boy born at the same moment as her. Yet, when she meets Yuuga, he is profoundly rude and discourteous toward her. How will Towako manage a fiancé who is both shy and aloof?

“A late bloomer?” So what if you don’t start your adventuring career until later in life? “The early bird gets the worm,” they say. But our protagonist, Rick Gladiator, didn’t take his first step as an adventurer until after his 30th birthday. He may be a rookie, but he already displays power on par with S-Rank. His instructors—the legendary party known as Orichalcum Fist—are monstrously strong (literally—just look at the dragon and vampire among them), and they’ve put him through a hellish training regimen. Now Rick faces the elite adventurers who sneer at him, ready to teach them a lesson about respecting their elders—and they might have to learn it the hard way.

The Naruto Hiden series explores short yet compelling stories focusing on the main character's allies and adversaries. Each volume centers on a specific clan member, comrade, squad, or rival. 1. Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi (Kakashi Secret Legend: Lightning in the Frozen Sky) [Higashiyama Akira] 2. Shikamaru Hiden: Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo [Takashi Yano] 3. Sakura Hiden: Shiren, Harukaze ni Nosete [Shou Hinata] 4. Konohagakure Hiden: Shuugen Biyori [Tomohito Oosaki] 5. Gaara Hiden: Sajin Gensou [Ukyo Kodachi] 6. Akatsuki Hiden: Sakimidareru Aku no Hana [Shin Towada]

I will correct every regret I have and live with my head held high, rewriting my fate! Eric endured a life full of hardship, losing everyone he held dear over the years before finally perishing on the battlefield. Yet his death was truly a new beginning. He is reborn at the very start of his life, retaining all his memories. Now, as the only one who knows the grim future awaiting his loved ones, he must do everything in his power to become the strongest and save them all.

Van, a warrior, and Ryuka, a dragon, have been friends since they were kids. Now that they're adults, Van has become a dashing adventurer while Ryuka is the big boss of a dangerous dungeon. Whenever Van wants to spend time with his old friend, he has to make his way through the dungeon and clobber a coterie of Ryuka's monster underlings. Could their friendship turn into something more?

In "Ode to Kirihito," two doctors investigate the mysterious Monmow disease, a condition exclusive to an isolated village that causes grotesque bone deformities and a beast-like appearance before ultimately killing its victims. One doctor, Osanai, is a charismatic and well-liked figure, while the other, Tatsugaura, is an experienced and ambitious researcher. Tatsugaura sends Osanai to the village to study the disease and provide treatment to those afflicted. However, Tatsugaura's hidden objective is to undermine Osanai by deliberately exposing him to the illness, thereby eliminating his rival and securing his own research achievements and elevated status within the medical community.

In a high school that only enrolls first-year students, the energetic Midori runs for a position on the student council against the perceptive Akira. After being elected, they begin establishing new customs for the school while growing closer romantically. Midori has secretly admired Akira ever since seeing him rescue an abandoned cat. She hopes to get closer to him while working together on the student council, but his heart may still belong to someone else.

Pamela, who reads tarot cards, assists supernatural creatures in adapting to living alongside humans at her establishment called The Tarot Café. Among those she helps are a cat experiencing romantic feelings, a vampire fleeing from his immortal partner, a waitress who considers herself unattractive and hopes to discover her true love, and a magician who crafted a human-like doll to aid the woman he cherishes. While Pamela consistently offers support to others, she needs to confront a major hidden truth about herself before she can proceed into the afterlife.

In my real life, I was happy fawning over Abel Louvremont, the main character of my favorite book Persona. But after a fateful car accident, I woke up in Persona, but when Abel is still a precious child. Now, as Aisha Heathcliff, I can fangirl adorable Abel up close, squee!! I'll do anything I can to make sure he is taken care of and gets what he needs! And, somehow, that means I'm engaged to... his dad?!

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In the midst of rainstorms, Hina Katagiri often dreams of a younger version of herself playing with a mysterious boy, dismissing these as nostalgic daydreams. As a high school student, she dedicates herself to her club activities and guarding a precious necklace inherited from her great-grandmother. One day, Hina inexplicably finds herself in the backyard of a grand mansion, where she is greeted by Takaaki Hongou, who mistakes her for his fiancée, Hinako Kitamine. Believing this to be a dream, Hina goes along with the pretense until she encounters the real Hinako, realizing she has been transported to 1907 and has misplaced her necklace at the Hongou residence. With Hinako's help, Hina pretends to be her to infiltrate the Hongou household. However, as her feelings for Takaaki deepen, maintaining the facade becomes increasingly difficult, and the path back to her own time remains uncertain.

In the world of "Happily Ever Afterwards," Peony is reincarnated as a character from her beloved romance novel, "The Song of Askar." Now the new princess of the Kingdom of Garten, her objective is straightforward: to wed Richt, the novel's second male lead and a former prince of the Fairspren Empire. In the original story, Richt suffered exile to a harsh wasteland after the book's happy ending, and his life turned grim. With resolve, will Peony and Richt surmount their hardships and seize a second chance at life and love?

Eiji Yariba is a 29-year-old sales team coach at an Arcadia car insurance call center in the Hachijou branch of Tokyo. He sees himself as nothing more than a corporate slave, yet he is known as the call center's ace and is looked up to by all his junior colleagues. On a weekend off, he runs into a high school girl at a manga cafe. The two connect over their shared love of books, especially because 15-year-old Karen Minamisato hopes to become a writer. Soon the underage girl develops a crush on Yariba, but he is forced to decline her feelings. Convinced that encounter was the last time he would see Karen, Yariba is taken aback when Takayashi Takamishi, the CEO of Arcadia's Japanese subsidiary, personally orders him to "court Karen Minamisato." As Karen's grandfather, Takamishi wants his granddaughter to be happy, and he has never seen her so lively as when she was with Yariba. Though the order is later softened after a horrified Karen learns of her grandfather's intervention, he still insists that Yariba become Karen's friend and watch over her. Eiji Yariba soon has to deal with major challenges in the sales department, in his personal relationships, and in his duty to maintain a non-romantic friendship with Karen while helping her develop as a writer.

After enduring constant mistreatment at an advertising agency, Kanako Nishino—an emotional girl who loves making animal-based puns—quit her job and set out to find a better one. To her astonishment, she discovers that the company she applied to is actually an assassins' organization, and she aces the entrance exam. Thus begins Kanako's thrilling new career as a professional assassin.

In the third Toutoh empire, crime rates rose to dangerous heights, prompting the implementation of a new regulation designed to speed up legal proceedings and relieve pressure on overcrowded prisons packed with inmates serving life terms without possibility of release. This regulation permitted trials to move forward and capital punishments to be issued even before the suspects were apprehended. To pursue these already sentenced offenders, the Special Executions police division was created.

Ariadne "Aria" Cortéz is the last siren. Her enchanting song beguiles all, leading to her imprisonment in a cage. With her legs rendered useless, all she can do is sing until her throat turns bloody and the hope fades from her eyes. In the depths of despair, Aria is lost—until Grand Duke Lloyd Cardenas Valentine gently raises her broken body. Aria cannot help but see Lloyd as a kindred spirit, for he too has lost all light in his eyes. At the age of only 18, he sold his soul to a devil and murdered his entire family, ultimately turning his sword on the emperor. Lloyd is her savior, so when Aria awakens in the past, she resolves to do anything necessary to protect him and keep his spark alive. She will give him everything—her body, her soul, and most importantly, her voice.

Following a long and arduous journey, the Hero reaches the Dark Lady's castle and is asked for aid. He recounts the devastating war between demons and humans, which has caused countless casualties and widespread suffering. Yet, the demon queen argues that this conflict has also unified human societies, supported by evidence of increased population, improved productivity, a flourishing economy, and overall societal advancement. She adds that ending the war abruptly could trigger a civil war, resulting in even greater bloodshed. Convinced that siding with the Dark Lady provides the best opportunity for relative peace, the Hero chooses to support her plans.

In the dark fantasy world of "Kyoukai no Kanata," the story centers on Akihito Kanbara, a high school sophomore who appears human but is actually half yōmu and possesses rapid healing, making him immune to harm. One day, Akihito encounters freshman Mirai Kuriyama, who seems poised to leap from the school rooftop. Mirai endures isolation due to her rare ability to manipulate blood, a power uncommon even among spirit world entities. After Akihito rescues her, a string of strange and unsettling events begins to unfold.

After the hero's party no longer requires his training abilities, the protagonist Aega is dismissed. Instead of receiving monetary compensation, he is given control over the Tokumo territory. But this new land might conceal an astonishing revelation...!

In high school, timid Satsuki Shinohara wants to leave a powerful first impression, but her attempt is nearly ruined by a train molester. Luckily, she gets rescued by Yamaguchi-kun, who is labeled the "gangster" of their class and carries a notorious reputation. Despite this, Satsuki tries to get close to him, yet he keeps dodging her. Unfazed by the difficulty, Satsuki is determined to show everyone that Yamaguchi-kun is much more than just his bad name.

In "Ao Haru Ride: Awaken," Kou reflects on the prologue's events from his perspective, though the specifics are not revisited. As her middle school graduation nears, Futaba considers ways to change how others perceive her. During the early period of high school, Kou watches Futaba and the shifts in her conduct.

A thousand Japanese high school students are abruptly transported to an unfamiliar world teeming with deadly monsters. Their survival comes to depend on those who awaken to mysterious abilities. Majima Takahiro, an ordinary second-year student, receives no such power. Instead, he joins the majority of students working to build the homestead. But when a group of empowered students rises in revolt, Takahiro is left wandering the forest on the brink of death. Having lost all trust in humanity, he discovers salvation from an unexpected

So Yeori, a 27-year-old woman, carries the unwanted burden of being able to communicate with ghosts, a talent she mostly chooses to ignore. When she moves into a new home, she plans to simply disregard the spirit living there. However, the ghost named Go Joon had always yearned for the companionship of sharing a home with someone, even before his untimely death three years ago. His desire for conversation and connection remains strong, and despite her initial hesitation, Yeori agrees to let him stay with her for one year. Together, these two individuals, both accustomed to being alone, set out on a journey filled with both hardships and moments of happiness as they adapt to their unusual living situation.

High school brings many new experiences and classmates, but for Renge Ooyama, her introduction to one particular classmate is more peculiar than expected. Upon meeting Sumire Yotsuya, Renge realizes that Sumire is not the typical 16-year-old student she appears to be; instead, Sumire is a wooden puppet controlled by an elderly man dressed in black. Despite efforts from fellow students and staff to remove the man, he maintains his role and provides only perplexing answers through the puppet Sumire. Since the principal accepts Sumire as a genuine student, everyone else, including teachers and pupils, has no choice but to treat the puppet as a regular classmate. As Renge shares classes with Sumire, she feels uneasy when "she" insists on spending time together and becoming friends, fearing it could harm her reputation at school. However, when Renge faces difficulties, it is Sumire who steps in to help. Recognizing that Sumire—and the elderly man—are not entirely malevolent, Renge decides to give "her" a chance. Sumire♡16-sai!! chronicles Renge and her peers as they adapt to school life with this unusual addition and gradually uncover that, despite Sumire's wooden appearance, her heart is truly authentic.

Seventeen-year-old Shino Kishibe, a high school student, ends up living with her deceased brother's wife, Nozomi-san, after losing both her parents and, six months later, her only sibling. Despite having no blood relation, they work toward creating a new family connection. Their story develops with a blend of awkwardness and an indescribable charm, as they slowly build a joyful life together through the nuances of their everyday moments.

Flum Apricot was never destined for greatness. With abysmal stats in every category and a mysterious ability that remains beyond her control, she somehow ends up as a member of a heroic party. Flum's life hits rock bottom when the celebrated sage Jean Inteige dismisses her as dead weight and arranges to have her sold into slavery. Reduced to prey for ravenous monsters to entertain her master, Flum makes a desperate grab for a cursed weapon—and an unfamiliar power stirs within her. A grimdark chronicle of one woman's blood-soaked fight to reclaim her life!

In the Tearmoon Empire, Princess Mia was a spoiled, selfish, and unpleasant royal, so it comes as no surprise that she spent years locked away before being executed. At age twelve, Mia awakens with the memory of a sharp guillotine and a grimy diary beside her, recounting the time she endured in that filthy dungeon—far too frightening! Determined to avoid her grim fate, Mia resolves to reshape her reputation. From now on, she will reluctantly act like a saint, address societal issues before they escalate, and even share some of her sweets with others. Though others perceive her as wise and kind, Mia knows deep down that she is only doing this for herself. But a good deed is still a good deed, and so Princess Mia sets out to change her future one step at a time.

In "A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!," the extremely anxious new teacher, Haruaki Abe, has difficulty even with ordinary students, much less his current assignment—a classroom full of ghouls. His days are consumed by disorder as his mischievous ghoul pupils come up with countless tricks to frighten him. Can this frightened instructor manage to control his monstrous class, or will their mischief result in inevitable disaster?

In "Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll Do Anything to Become a Librarian! Part 2 - I'll Even Join the Temple to Read Books!", Myne makes a pact with the temple to become an apprentice blue shrine maiden, securing treatment equal to that of a noble. While fulfilling her duties, Myne finally gains access to the temple's book room after an extended wait. However, the temple's strict hierarchy and troublesome attendants create major obstacles. To read without interference, Myne must navigate and overcome these societal barriers. This biblio-fantasy, crafted by book lovers for book lovers, continues in its second part!

When Ivy discovers she is "starless," she understands her fate is sealed. Without stars, she cannot utilize her Tamer ability to control even the tiniest creatures. Thus, she escapes into the woods, where she forms a bond with a humble slime named Sora—the only being she can tame. Together, this improbable duo starts collecting others' discarded waste in an effort to change their fortunes.

At age 27, musician Rikitaro finds his dream of becoming a rock star on par with Jimi Hendrix or Jim Morrison slowly fading away. Ooishi, a former three-time world boxing champion, has moved into the entertainment world and now stars in a boxing reality TV series. Their paths first cross without consequence, but weeks later, their fates become linked. Rikitaro gets one final chance from a record label to secure a contract, provided he improves his physical fitness to boost his appeal. While searching for a gym, he stumbles upon the facility where Ooishi is filming his show. Unknown to both, their futures will merge as they work together to train what could become the greatest boxer of all time, surpassing even Ooishi's accomplishments.

In the anime "Reincarnated as a Sword," the protagonist is reborn not as a human but as a sword. Their story begins in a dangerous forest filled with monstrous creatures, where they encounter a girl fleeing for her life after being injured. The hero intervenes and rescues her from certain death. As they bond, she introduces herself as Fran, a survivor of a harsh past marked by enslavement and abuse alongside her tribe, the Black Cats. Unable to recall their former identity, the sword accepts the name "Shishou" given by Fran, who becomes its wielder. United by their shared determination, Shishou and Fran set out on a quest to free the oppressed and bring about justice.

Karakuri Odette follows Odette, an android built by the brilliant Dr. Yoshizawa. Driven by a desire to grasp what truly separates humans from herself, she convinces Dr. Yoshizawa to let her attend a nearby high school. The story tracks Odette's experiences as she navigates school life, exploring the core of what it means to be human.

Garyou Hanagami, a celebrated manga artist regarded as a prodigy, and Shinobu Miyama, a disheartened would-be artist skilled at replicating the work of others, find themselves thrown into an unforeseen predicament following an accidental body swap. Miyama, seizing this chance, assumes control over Hanagami's thriving career, while the veteran artist is forced to begin from scratch. Now, the dragon must contend with the chameleon who has stolen his identity and fight to reclaim his rightful standing in the industry.

Darren Shan's life was ordinary until he stumbled upon the Cirque du Freak. Now, he is caught up in a dark realm inhabited by vampires, werewolves, and other strange beings, changing his existence completely.

The story revolves around a third-year high school girl (Neesan) who enjoys assembling plastic models as part of a model-making club alongside her fellow club members Makimaki and Okappa.

The world's most popular VR game, 'Kaillan'. Ian, a notorious game addict recognized throughout the virtual realm, decides to delete his Level 93 Archer character—a top-ranked player on Kaillan's leaderboards—despite everyone around him advising against it. All so he can switch to a hidden class he stumbled upon by chance. The class he picks is the most useless in all of Kaillan: the Summoner class. To avoid flunking out of college, he must reach his former level within two months... Kaillan is infamous for its brutal leveling system, rumored to take over a year just to hit level 100. His struggle to grind back to level 93 in only two months begins... Level up fast, thoroughly, and relentlessly. The legend of the 'Taming Master' starts now!

As a child, Shota Iijima discovered erotic books, which gave him a deep fetish for foreign sisters. Then, from age 12 to 15, he masturbated 999 times. On his 1000th round, he was transported to another world and sold as a slave.

In "Be Still My Heart," Bae Sugu, a 17-year-old model student living with his father—the vice principal of his school—struggles under the burden of his father’s high expectations. His only true passion, which he must hide, is his fascination with swimsuits. Although he can’t explain the origin of this interest, it remains genuine and heartfelt, often leading to confusion and misunderstanding. One day, while secretly photographing swimsuits by the pool, Sugu is caught by his homeroom teacher, resulting in an awkward predicament. Will Sugu manage to escape the cul-de-sac his life has become? Can his heart rediscover its rhythm once more?