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A girl named Taiga, struggling with her aggressive tendencies, generously offers a drink to a starving boy, who takes advantage of the situation and kisses her. Later on, at her new school, the same boy, Anri Iseya, approaches her and insists on becoming her subordinate... Can Taiga master the challenge of taming this black beast and asserting her strong will at just 16 years old? Let the perilous journey begin!
Uta Naruse's original affection for her childhood friend, Kaoru, was shattered when Kaoru married Uta's elder brother, Reiichi, whom Uta also held in high esteem. Due to various reasons, Uta is now living with the blissful newlyweds, but one year under the same roof as her crush is making it increasingly difficult for her to manage her emotions. Her loyal confidant, Kuroe, is the only one with whom she shares her concerns. Though plagued by what she thinks is an endless unrequited love, Uta cannot seem to find closure. Recent events suggest that there may be underlying issues in Kaoru and Reiichi's relationship which they are hiding behind their apparent happiness.
Mei Haruno possesses the rare gift of being able to detect arrows hovering above individuals that indicate their beloved. Despite her natural talent, Mei has trouble accepting her ability due to her past encounters. Furthermore, she is incapable of spotting her own arrow and encounters feelings of resentment when she encounters sappy couples. Disheartened, Mei decides to start anew by enrolling in a different high school. Unexpectedly, Mei's life takes a sudden turn when she reconnects with her best friend Sayo Shirayuki after seven years of separation. Before relocating, Sayo confessed her affection for Mei and stayed true to her sentiment by carrying an arrow for her. The plot thickens when Mei inadvertently rescues Rinna Fukatsu from a panic attack, and Rinna begins to harbor romantic sentiments towards Mei. Managing two suitors when her initial idea was to evade romance entirely, Mei is compelled to confront her emotions while balancing the feelings of everyone else involved.
Music, acting, dance, and fashion. Ryoran High School, a private school which gathers talents from every field, was created to produce superstars. However, the reality is that the school's evaluations are often based on appearance and "face." A unique new student, Shika Ikebukuro, suddenly joins the school. Shika is a shy girl who is dependent on her brother's care. But in reality, she is an up-and-coming VSINGER who hides her true face on the Internet! A school battle for popularity begins between geniuses in an appearance-obsessed classroom! (Source: Shonen Ace plus, translated)
We all have embarrassing memories or deep regrets from high school, right? Socially anxious college senior Natsuki Haibara sure does. When he thinks back on that time of his life, all he has are fleeting fantasies of a happy adolescence that could have been. Imagine his bewilderment and surprise, then, when he inexplicably finds himself seven years in the past—one month before his first year of high school! Can Haibara avoid his previous mistakes, make his way to the top of the school social pyramid, and end up with the girl of his dreams? Or will he be forced to relive three years of solitude as the most hated guy in school? He’ll need all the help he can get in order to succeed, from a workout regimen to online how-to guides, a childhood friend, and plenty of sheer willpower. Watch as Haibara takes a second shot at his teenage years! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Sakura Ichiko, a mere 16-year-old, lives a life of utmost prosperity. She is gifted with intelligence, good looks, and robust health. However, her destiny is intertwined with the existence of a massive storehouse of "Happiness Energy." This energy can broadcast elation to others, but it renders Sakura depleted of all positivism in her vicinity. Alas, Sakura's actions upset the balance of the world's energy flow, causing a financial crisis that provokes the attention of the abject Poverty God, Momiji. The deity sets out to relieve Sakura of her supernatural aptitude and redistribute the Energy to its lawful owners. Additional content: The climax of Volume 1: "Kaette Kudasai" (Binbougami ga! pilot) is thrillingly woven around one chapter.
Ryuu Yamada, a notorious hardliner and delinquent at Suzaku High, had his regular routine interrupted when he was reprimanded for his lackluster academic performance and indifferent attitude towards school. It was during this moment that he locked eyes with Urara Shiraishi, a top-performing student in their grade. As Shiraishi began her ascent up the stairs, Yamada took it upon himself to taunt her, only to stumble and tumble down, inadvertently bringing Shiraishi down with him. When he awoke in the infirmary, he was stunned to find himself in Shiraishi's body. Through conferring with his new host, Yamada discovered that their body swap had resulted from an accidental kiss during their fall. Equipped with this newfound ability, Yamada's high school life was to be filled with even more excitement and adventure!
In order to catch a glimpse of the sunset, Junpei Manaka sneaks onto the roof. Upon opening the door, he startles a mysterious and beautiful girl. Before she flees in terror, Junpei manages to see her cute strawberry-print panties in an extreme close-up. This image is etched into his memory, prompting him to embark on a mission to find the girl, and those panties, that captivated his heart.
In his first year of middle school, Inaba Yuushi's parents passed away and he had to move in with his relatives. Despite their care, he felt like a burden and longed to escape to a high school dormitory. Unfortunately, the dormitory burned down before he could relocate. Penniless and unwilling to live with his relatives any longer, Yuushi searched for a place to live as an orphaned student. Eventually, he stumbled upon an elegant old building that fit his budget perfectly. Yet, it turned out to be a Monster House, where supernatural beings coexisted with humans. Yuushi met Akine, a fellow high school student who wasn't afraid of the creatures and could even exorcise malevolent spirits. Overwhelmed by the strange elements of his new life, Yuushi realized that high school had become much more bizarre than he ever anticipated.
Kako, a 16-year-old high school girl, goes to a mixer pretending to be 22. While there, she meets Kouta who at first has a very intimidating aura. But once he saves her from an awkward situation, she wants to know more about him as does he. That is until he finds out she isn't 22. The next day Kako runs into him again, but this time he's working as a police officer. Kako still wants to get closer to Kouta, but he isn't interested...or is he? Included one-shots: Volume 2: Watashi wa Kesshite Fukou dewa Nai Volume 9: Ookami Shoujo Shounen
Having lived her entire life in the countryside, Suzume Yosano faces a new challenge when her parents head overseas for work and leave her with her uncle in Tokyo. On her way to her uncle's home, she loses her bearings and collapses. After waking up safely at her uncle's residence, she discovers that a mysterious man had come to her aid and is an acquaintance of her uncle. Strangely enough, this gentleman, Satsuki Shishio, turns out to be her homeroom teacher when she starts at her new school. Thus, Suzume must adjust to her new city school environment and forge new friendships, as she enters into a new chapter of her high school life! In addition, this volume includes several one-shots, including "Cookie Girl Cream Boy," "Tsuyu Kaoru," "Heroine no Ryuusei" (a crossover one-shot with "Heroine Shikkaku"), "More Than Words," and "Hibi Ryuusei" (another crossover example of "Hibi Chouchou").
