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When the burdens of adulthood and the harsh reality of workplace harassment shatter childhood aspirations, many might long to go back to their carefree younger years for a second chance at making better choices. Stunned by the proposal laid before him, 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki seeks to change his fate through an extraordinary opportunity. After returning from his part-time job, Arata is convinced by Ryou Yoake, a staff member of the ReLife Research Institute, to join an experiment designed to help him overcome his struggles and re-enter the corporate world. As part of the ReLife program, Arata's body is transformed to look like a 17-year-old, and his only task is to live through high school again for one year. Awaiting him at the end of the experiment is a job offer—the very thing he has been unable to obtain since leaving his first company. With few alternatives, he agrees to proceed. Yet, due to his adult habits and the long gap since his last formal education, Arata finds himself facing an unexpectedly tough challenge—just getting through an ordinary day of high school.

Molester Man is a lecherous and socially awkward otaku who spends most of his time on the 2ch textboard. One day, while heading home from his part-time job, he is wrongly identified as a stalker and taken into custody. Once the mistake is cleared up, Molester Man discovers that the girl—whom he later dubs Miss Understanding—was deeply scarred by her real stalker, so he extends his support in the hopes of going out with her. Yet, surpassing even his own expectations, he slowly grows closer to Miss Understanding and her friends: the upbeat Kansai and the innocent Loli Jugs.

After ending a five-year relationship, 26-year-old Michiyo Ozawa goes out drinking with her coworkers. Upon returning home, she finds the elevator in her apartment building out of order. With no other option, she asks the nearest household if she can use their toilet, which leads her to meet Zenji Oyamada. At first glance, he seems like an ordinary guy—until Ozawa spots the huge pile of boxes in his room. Oyamada's brother, who is overseas, constantly sends him these boxes filled with odd trinkets from his ever-changing hobbies. Fascinated by the boxes, Ozawa is invited by Oyamada to open one. As she does, a heartwarming tale unfolds about an ordinary couple and the strange boxes they open together.

Outwardly, high school teacher Rinko Yoshitaka handles Ryo Arase no differently than any other student. She frequently scolds him for turning in assignments late and strives to keep him focused in a professional manner. Unknown to everyone, Yoshitaka and Arase secretly steal tender moments together. Although they manage to carve out time for romantic encounters, Yoshitaka imposes one rule: their relationship must stay hidden until Arase reaches the legal age of 20. Even as this condition hovers over them like a warning sign, Arase and Yoshitaka find it difficult to keep their hands off each other. Yet they must hold back to avoid drawing unwanted scrutiny.

Shinichi Chiaki is a perfectionist and the son of a renowned pianist, currently in his fourth year at Momogaoka College of Music. He secretly dreams of becoming a conductor, inspired by his father, but his fear of flying keeps him trapped in Japan, unable to return to Europe. One night, he collapses and is taken in by Megumi "Nodame" Noda. At first glance, Nodame is a gifted pianist, but she is also messy and eccentric. Worse still, she is his neighbor, and he ends up being forced to work with her. Though this seems like a disaster waiting to happen, Chiaki finds himself drawn to this girl, who reawakens the love for music he once had. What lies ahead for this musical duo?

After taking a year off from college, Hong Sul—a diligent high-achiever—unintentionally ends up on the bad side of Yu Jeong, a seemingly perfect senior. From that point, her life takes a nosedive, and Sul becomes convinced Yu Jeong is responsible for everything. But one year later, why is he suddenly acting so nice?

Takemoto lives in a rundown student apartment; his main worries are when he can next afford meat and whether he'll make it to class on time. Though he's away from home and living independently, Takemoto is far from fully grown. Alongside his quirky group of friends—Morita, Mayama, Yamada, and Hagumi—Takemoto sets out to explore life and uncover his true self. Included one-shots: Volume 10: Sora no Kotori, Hoshi no Opera.

As the responsible class president, Nanase Sakashita could hardly be more different from Hana-kun, the loner who skips class regularly. Yet when he shields her from an aggressive classmate, an unlikely friendship blossoms. Nanase is determined to correct his ways and ensure he remains enrolled, while Hana-kun is just as resolved to prove that life exists beyond the classroom. Can they manage to bridge the gap between their worlds?

Just before the semester ends, a failed peeping incident leads middle school student Yuuichi Kanba to reconnect with his childhood friend Makio Fujiyama, a girl who towers over her classmates at 181 cm. After catching a glimpse of her undressed, Kanba starts developing romantic feelings for Fujiyama, even though she is seen as unattractive by both peers and strangers. On a whim, he asks her out—and to his amazement, she agrees. As they navigate school events, fireworks festivals, and other activities, Kanba struggles with sneaking glances at his new girlfriend while keeping their relationship under wraps. This proves challenging for the unpopular Kanba, since Fujiyama frequently draws the attention of everyone around her. Fujiyama-san wa Shishunki follows the pair as they fumble hand in hand through a series of lighthearted, comedic situations, gradually discovering more about young love and each other.

Sana Kurata is a child actress who deals with many difficulties in her classroom, especially a significant one—her bullying classmate, Akito Hayama. Her outgoing and cheerful personality drives her to fix all the issues around her. This meddling annoys Hayama but also fascinates him, just as Hayama's brooding attitude irritates Sana and motivates her to change him. As these polar opposites attract one another, they endure various hardships that bring them closer to a mutual understanding.

Kodomo no Jikan follows 23-year-old Aoki Daisuke, who has just started his first teaching job as a grade school instructor at Futatsubashi Elementary School. He is assigned to Class 3-1, where one of his students—the mischievously precocious Rin Kokonoe—develops a crush on him and goes as far as declaring herself Aoki's girlfriend. She relentlessly pursues her efforts to be with her teacher, even though it could cost him his job if she gets too close, and the situation is further complicated by the intricate, overlapping relationships among them and their friends, families, and classmates.

Sung-Gi Jang is burdened with the reputation of being a complete pervert. His classmates see him as a lecher obsessed with women, but in truth, he simply lacks social skills and cannot express his true intentions or feelings toward the opposite sex. To make matters worse, he seems to have the worst luck imaginable. Everything changes when Jae Hwang, a fellow student and close friend, witnesses Sung-Gi completely broken and decides to lend a hand. What Sung-Gi doesn't realize is that Hwang is actually a master at attracting women—a pick-up artist. Starting from the very basics, Sung-Gi learns to build up his conversation and interaction skills with women through various trials and setbacks. He soon discovers the depth and nuance required to properly convey intimate emotions to others. As he becomes aware of the subconscious signals people send, Sung-Gi finds himself increasingly focused on a particular girl in his class, and he puts into practice the skill he once lacked: The Skill of Lure.

After graduating college, Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi lands a job teaching math at an all-boys high school. The school board assigns her as the homeroom teacher for class 3-D, a group notorious for its delinquent students. The class tries to make her professional life a nightmare, but Yankumi's stubborn persistence and aggressive approach eventually win their respect. What the rest of the school doesn't realize is that she is the heir to the Kuroda Ikka—one of Tokyo's most formidable yakuza families.

Uru is a very short girl who is frequently mistaken for an elementary school student, but despite her appearance, she possesses incredible strength and decides to live on her own after her mother remarries. She begins working at a small café alongside two unique coworkers: Shindou, who comes across as gruff and intimidating but is actually a kind person who loves baking cakes and pies, and Ichirou, a very handsome man who instantly falls asleep whenever he gets hungry and refuses to wake up until someone force-feeds him something. What does the future hold for them? Included one-shots: Volume 2: Suitei Seinen Shoujo Volume 4: Hana to Ageha, Natsu. Volume 7: Number One DX

Sorata Kanda, a friendly student at Suimei High School, gets kicked out of the regular dorms because he took in a stray cat. His good deed backfires, forcing him to move into the infamous Sakura Hall, where he encounters a group of eccentric and talented artistic prodigies. Now saddled with a growing number of stray cats and feeling mediocre compared to the geniuses around him, Sorata resolves to find homes for the cats and escape Sakura Hall permanently. Soon after settling in, Sorata's life gets even more chaotic when he's put in charge of Mashiro Shiina, a transfer student who wants to become a manga creator. Though she's already a globally famous artist, she has no common sense and cannot take care of herself at all. With encouragement from the other Sakura Hall residents, Sorata and Mashiro become increasingly close as they navigate the pressures of others' expectations, come to terms with their own value, and search for their true purpose in life.

Nao Kogure never imagined that the umbrella and box of bandages she left in the rain for injured middle school delinquent Taiga Onise would bring them together again in high school. Hoping to avoid the intimidating and fearsome Taiga, Nao is shocked when he suddenly presents her with an enormous bouquet of flowers and asks her to go out with him—with an eye toward marriage! Is Taiga as frightening as he seems, or is there a gentle soul hidden beneath the surface? Included one-shot: Volume 8: Sugar

Mugi Tadano is a sixteen-year-old whose heart is broken after his girlfriend moves away. To distract himself, he takes a summer job at a beachside snack bar and hotel run by his friend Kazuki on a tropical island. The plan seems perfect, until Kazuki arranges a blind date for Mugi with a girl named Yuu, who is supposedly far from attractive. But when Yuu shows up, she is not the monster the boys had expected. In fact, Yuu is the cutest girl Mugi has ever laid eyes on. However, things take a turn when Mugi accidentally sees Yuu naked in the bath, making her furious. The next day, when he tries to apologize, Mugi discovers that Yuu has already left the island. Determined, Mugi swears to search everywhere for the beautiful Yuu, but will he ever find her? Included one-shots: Volume 11: Candy Girl ni Hanataba wo. Volume 13: Apricot Girl Volume 24: Happy Ice Cream Volume 34: Otoko wa Sore wo Gaman Dekinai!! Volume 42: Weapon!!!

Is there anyone who wouldn't adore this wonderful mother? Ryo Ishizuka is struggling to keep a part-time job while also studying for the accountant exam. He finds emotional solace in a coworker named Yuzuki Tachibana, a widow with a young child. As his feelings for her deepen, he steadies himself to confess his love, but what answer will she give? Can love truly conquer everything? Or will the journey to a relationship be anything but smooth? And what about lullabies and sleepy-time hugs? Get ready to be spoiled to your heart's content by this super-wholesome rom com, focusing on a single mom and a freelancer!

The members of the Cultural Research Club consist of a wrestling fanatic, a ditzy airhead, a sharp-tongued cynic, an easygoing joker, and an ultra-feminine girl. Their ordinary high school lives are thrown into chaos when they suddenly begin swapping bodies with one another without explanation. What starts as amusing chaos soon becomes uncomfortably personal as boundaries break down and hidden secrets emerge—secrets capable of shattering their friendship. Who or what is behind the body-swapping? Will it ever end? And most importantly—can their club survive it? Discover the answers in this acclaimed ensemble comedy-drama light novel by award-winning author Sadanatsu Anda!

Since kindergarten, Shun, Kaname, and the twins Yuuki and Yuuta have been friends. It's hard to say whether they truly get along or not, but even as high school students, they still spend time together. Recently, they've gained a new member: the half-Japanese transfer student Chizuru, who has started to bring some energy into the group. This manga follows their everyday lives—nothing particularly intense or thrilling. A calm, occasionally funny tale of youthful friendship.

Second season of Cheese in the Trap.

Third season of Cheese in the Trap.

Aspiring actor Makoto Amano faces a difficult condition set by his strict father: he may only pursue his dream under the condition that he live as a girl for his final two years of high school. At his new school, he quickly becomes close with the popular, tomboyish Ito Miura, who shares his passion for drama and is the sole student aware of his secret—but is their bond simply friendship?

Final season of Cheese in the Trap.