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"Don't you think we're missing that heart-fluttering feeling?" From elementary school all the way to high school, Nam Do-yeon and Jeong A-rin have gone from childhood friends to lovers. For a couple who strives for a perfectly rational relationship, a plan to reclaim that one missing piece of excitement—Operation: Heart-Pounding begins!
Ryoichi Aikawa is a high schooler who prefers spending his youth fishing in solitude rather than chasing romance. For him, the tranquility of the harbor is everything—until one day he saves a girl from being harassed by some troublemakers. To his surprise, that girl is Watanabe-san, the incredibly popular school "Madonna." Ever since that unexpected encounter, the school idol has somehow taken an interest in Ryoichi's fishing hobby and started asking about his weekend plans every single week.
The sword saint and the sage are in fact the underdogs of the school! A "one-man, three-role" substandard (dark) fantasy! Roy Revel is a frontier aristocrat from a lethargic small country. He is known as the "fallen aristocrat" at the school, but he has a secret. [The patron god of the land of swords, Cloud the White Sword Saint. The patron god of the land of magic, the great sage Eclipse the Black.] The strongest and most admired of the two great powers is in fact Roy, who plays the role of an incompetent! In order to protect his family, Roy, the strongest nobleman who manipulates the fight against the Empire from the shadows, is interested in the beautiful girls at the academy who aspire to become sword saints and sages. A new dark fantasy of the fallen aristocrat begins!
Okuto Nakamura, a meek and somber student, holds dear only two things in this world - his beloved pet octopus and his kindhearted classmate, Aiki Hirose. Despite admiring Hirose's jovial nature since the school entrance ceremony, Nakamura's poor social skills have kept him distant from his crush. However, after mustering up all the courage he can find, he decides to approach Hirose, only to make a hilarious mistake and turn his dream of friendship into a distant hope. Luckily, the school's numerous activities require students to cooperate, giving Nakamura more chances to spend time with Hirose. The question remains - can he redeem himself and achieve his goal of being friends with his crush?
Magicians are special beings blessed by the Gods. Under the guidance of a former elite Nero, Merla trains diligently in magic together with her childhood friend, Silver. While living with the talented Nero and Silver, she was unable to gain confidence. Then, an invitation for the entrance examination of the prestigious Veolia School of Witchcraft arrived. This is a story about the two rising stars on a classic magical fantasy about talent!
Akiba, a high school boy who is seriously into cross-dressing cosplay, devotes himself to emulating his "oshi." Then one day, while he was dressing up as his favorite character, all alone in the club room, he is discovered by Shibuya, a gorgeous gal that he has a crush on...? This is the start of a secret relationship between these two polar opposites! They will devote their youthful enthusiasm to a life of "oshi promotion"!
The noble Williams family boasts a bloodline adept in the art of dark magic, and their eldest daughter, Alicia, embodies their legacy. With jet-black hair and striking golden eyes, Alicia's presence commands respect, but her razor-sharp tongue and malevolent disposition set her apart. Though she may be a wicked villainess, there's a catch - she's a fictional character in an otome game. One of Alicia's devoted admirers is an unnamed young woman who longs to embody her idol's essence. Miraculously, a drowsy truck driver makes her wish come true in a twisted turn of fate - she dies and is reborn as seven-year-old Alicia inside the game. With an extensive understanding of the game's workings, the newly-christened "Alicia" is convinced she can become the greatest villainess of all time, as long as she puts in the effort. Little does she know, evading Alicia's destiny is far easier said than done.
Kawahara Kazune's compilation of short stories includes: Tensei: Shinohara Chiaki met Gotou-kun, the school's judo star, in April of her second year in high school. Fearing she wouldn't know anyone, Gotou-kun introduced her to many people and made her feel comfortable. To her, he was like an impressive bright blue sky. However, during one of his judo matches, something happened that made her see him in a different light. One and Only: On her way to work as a waitress at a restaurant, Matsumoto Rika accidentally slammed a door into a guy's face. She quickly apologized and fled in embarrassment, hoping to never see him again. But fate had other plans as she was surprised to find him at work later. Aishitekurenai: Fukazawa Akira is dating Yasuda Tatsurou, but she's constantly worrying about whether he truly likes her or not. Despite being together for weeks now, nothing romantic has happened between them, and she often catches him hanging out with an older friend named Yuka-chan-senpai, who he used to have a crush on. Is Yasuda just using Akira as a rebound from his past crush?
Shingo Nagata takes on the persona of cupid in school, helping his peers discover their crushes, favorite foods, and offering guidance when necessary. In return, he receives a culinary reward. However, things take a more complicated turn when a group of admirers seek Nagata's help in uncovering the cause of a large blemish on the seemingly unapproachable Ao's forehead. This situation causes Nagata's role to become more intricate. It is worth noting that "Bath Time Fetish" is a one-shot included in this story.
