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Chiyo Kozuka, aged 24, is facing a streak of bad luck. She has no job, an empty bank account, and is three months behind on her rent. She feels helpless until her landlady knocks on her door and suggests that they have sex as a solution to her financial troubles. In exchange, the landlady promises to assist her with her financial issues. The next day, Chiyo finds herself waking up next to her landlady, who she does not remember sleeping with due to a drunken state. Despite this, the landlady sticks to her promise and proposes a unique financial agreement that Chiyo cannot refuse since she is in a vulnerable position.
In a bygone era, witches and humans coexisted in a state of peaceful concord. However, during a trying period for humanity, the witches were falsely accused of causing their hardships and subjected to execution by fire. To survive, the surviving witches aligned themselves with those eager to exploit their mystical abilities. Many centuries later, the general public had forgotten about the existence of witches until the establishment of Sternenlichtl, a school for budding witches. There, Alice Keating, a highly proficient witch who had a command of multiple magical disciplines, was given the responsibility of instructing a young novice by the name of Mari Muguruma. Unlike Alice, Mari had no prior knowledge of the realm of witches and its enchanting arts. Despite Mari's apparent lack of talent for her studies, Alice refused to give up on her student. However, when Mari exhibited unconscious prowess in casting a high-level spell, Alice realized that Mari was a rare prodigy in the art of resurrection magic. From that moment forward, Alice focused all her efforts on teaching Mari, but her singular attention towards her apprentice instigated envy from her peers, who resolved to oust Mari from their ranks by any means necessary.
In the midst of the forest stands a towering home that instills dread in young hearts as it groans and casts menacing silhouettes. A singular figure and a multitude of spectral entities dwell within its walls. Bonus Short Story: Chapter One: The Locked Chamber.
Upon his release from prison, Young Yotarou finds himself without family or a place to go. Determined to pursue his passion for rakugo, a form of Japanese comedic storytelling, he seeks out the legendary master, Yakumo Yuurakutei. Despite Yakumo's usual reluctance to take on apprentices, Yotarou's enthusiasm and dedication win him over. Alongside Konatsu, a young resident of Yakumo's household, Yotarou embarks on a journey to revitalize rakugo, which is in decline in the Shouwa era. However, as Yotarou delves deeper into the world of rakugo and grows closer to his mentor and "big sis," he discovers glimpses of their troubled pasts. Tensions rise within the household, and Yotarou worries for their future. Nevertheless, he remains focused on his ultimate goal of becoming a rakugo master and bringing the art form to new heights.
You’re great just the way you are. Even though Miku is 25 years old, she hasn’t learned a thing about how to do her own makeup -- but her boyfriend, Haru, tells her that he prefers her that way. Miku and Haru live together, after all, and they might get married, in which case she’ll just quit her job anyway, so it’s probably fine never to learn... At least, that’s what she tells herself. One day, a boy with a special love for makeup suddenly appears in her life. The beautiful stranger does Miku up gorgeously and Haru’s reaction to her new look is almost unbelievable--? A story of starting anew and taking one’s life back through makeup! [Manga Plaza]
Hi, my name is Emi Saeki and I'm 28 years old. However, my life took an unexpected turn when I died due to overworking and was reborn as a 15-year-old queen. To my surprise, my husband, His Majesty, the King, was a mere 17 years old. I had hoped for a lavish and carefree life, but His Majesty warned me that my new status would attract unwanted attention. Things became more complicated as I began to experience the ghostly presence of Emilia, the original occupant of my new body. It felt like my second chance at life was filled with drama and difficulty at every turn. Even after escaping the bondage of corporate life, I longed for a peaceful and easy existence. Unfortunately, it seemed fate had other plans for me.
Before being forced into a marriage with Crown Prince Friedrich "Freed" van de la Wilhelm, Lidi von Vivoir lived a simple life in Japan. However, due to her past experiences, she wants to avoid becoming a member of the royal family with their polygynous practices. Despite her objections, her father arranges the marriage, leaving Lidi desperate for a solution. In a bold move, Lidi decides to forfeit her virginity, the only prerequisite for becoming the crown princess. She attends an undercover masquerade ball in a disguise and encounters a mysterious man with dark hair. After becoming intimate with him, she returns home, thinking that her plan has been successful. Unfortunately, the man she slept with is none other than the crown prince, and he is determined to have her all to himself!
Yuka-chan, a university student, and Mahiro, a working man, have been dating for six months. They are so pure that they are nervous to even hug each other. But one day, Yuka's "secret" that she didn't want him to know about is revealed to Masahiro, and their relationship slowly starts to go strange...! A cute, slightly weird, new kind of SM romantic comedy!
Lights, camera, Boys' Love! Honjirou is a rookie actor trying his best to land a breakout role, but he fears that his weight stands in the way of his dreams. One day, he's surprised by fan mail full of sweets. The package came from Konnosuke, a local pastry chef–Honjirou's first major fan! As Konnosuke supports Honjirou's work and gives him new confidence to face the stage, will their relationship grow beyond just aspiring star and fanboy?
During the day, she is the "goddess of beauty," a personal trainer inspiring others to get better. But at night, after work, she gets hungry and down on herself. That's when the handsome but mysterious young man Tsukiyomi-kun appears to cook her a meal that fills her up and heals her soul, even though they've signed a contract that banned any romantic feelings between them. It's a sweet forbidden gourmet love-comedy between two people!(Source: BeLove, translated)
