Living in a western-style house all by herself, Nobara is a high school girl with a peculiar ability - the power to see things beyond the perception of others. Recently, a blonde lad caught her attention who appeared mysteriously right before her eyes, but only she possesses the vision to do so.
After regaining consciousness, I realized I had been sucked into an otome game with a potential disastrous fate. Regardless of a good or bad ending, I was now cast as the notorious villainess "Mariabell Tempest," known for her beauty and a wealthy family. My consciousness was present, but my actions were on automatic mode. The first go-around left me flabbergasted, the second filled me with despair, and by the third, I had already given up hope. The fifth round ended, and I remained bewildered as to what was coming in the sixth. Suddenly, I discovered that I had transformed into a little girl, and I had regained the power of language and motion. I couldn't make heads or tails of what was happening to me.
Living in the Taisho Era, Takiko Okuda is a resolute young girl who faces numerous hardships. Her beloved, Oosugi, is married; her mother is terminally ill, and her father, Einosuke, has been absent for a year. Einosuke finally returns with a notebook filled with Chinese writings that he values more than his wife's demise, prompting Takiko to steal his translation, "The Universe of the Four Gods," with the intent of destroying it. However, as soon as she opens it, she finds herself surrounded by light... And thus begins the legend of the Priestess of Genbu. Bonus story: Volume 6: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden
During their visit to the National Library, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo, two junior-high students, get transported into the world of a mysterious book that takes them to ancient China, known as "The Universe of The Four Gods." Miaka's fate takes an unexpected turn when she is chosen to be the priestess of Suzaku, and her task is to unite all of her celestial warriors to summon Suzaku and make three wishes. However, Yui is manipulated into becoming the priestess of Seiryuu by Seiryuu's enemy nation. The two former best friends are now turned enemies as they embark on their journey to summon their respective gods and obtain their wishes.
This tale delves into the forbidden, with elements of angst and taboo as it unfolds the story of forbidden fruit. Following a tumultuous breakup, nineteen-year-old Kasumi sets off to Italy, where she encounters a captivating Japanese man. Despite not knowing who he is, she engages in a passionate liaison with him. Her return to Japan, however, reveals that the stranger she had spent the night with was none other than her younger brother Yoshiki. Little did Kasumi know that this was just the start of her troubles.
Oboreru Knife tells the story of Natsume, a sixth-grade girl who has to move from Tokyo to a decidedly different town in the countryside. Upon meeting a boy named Kouichirou there, "something" stirs inside her. The story depicts a "teen heart on the brink of ruin."
Read The Villainous Woman Who Ruined a Nation Starts Her Revenge Drama with the Cold-Blooded Duke / 傾国の悪女は冷血公爵様と復讐劇を開演します Christina has an older sister who is not only a saintess but also the crown prince’s fiancée. Christina deeply loved her sister, who had cherished her in place of their mother, who passed away when Christina was young. However, one day, her sister’s engagement was suddenly broken off. Her sister was to be dispatched to the enemy nation with whom they were currently in a truce, and at the same time, Christina’s own engagement to the crown prince was announced. Several days later, Christina received the report that her sister had died, plunging her into despair. However, by a strange turn of events, she learns that the royal family was involved in her sister’s death. Trembling with anger, Christina resolves to take revenge on the royal family by using her fiancé, the crown prince. And so, she joins forces with a cold-blooded duke who also harbors a grudge against the royal family, and their magnificent revenge drama begins───!
Yuri, who is chubby, faces homelessness and poverty after her breakup and her grandmother's sudden demise. However, she discovers that her grandmother had been deceiving her all these years - her movie star mother is actually alive. Yuri makes her way to her mother's home and meets her three attractive step-siblings, each from a different father. Her newly found household is filled with amusing quirks, ranging from indolence and drunkenness to incestuous impulses. Sumire and Aoi, her brothers, constantly pester Yuri, while Fuyou, her sister, offers little support. Yuri soon becomes a maid in the household, catering to her siblings' needs as her mother travels the globe. Despite the chilly atmosphere, Yuri's warmth slowly seeps into the house. But will Yuri and her brothers ever be able to reconcile their differences and find common ground as siblings? Or is it already too late?
Throughout history, the crown of England has been the subject of fierce conflict. In the Middle Ages, the War of the Roses erupted as a result of this contest. In an attempt to claim the throne, the Duke of York aimed to overthrow both King Henry VI and his heir, with the ultimate goal of ascending the throne himself. On a particularly ominous day, the Duke becomes a father to a child, Richard Plantagenet - the third of his name. Richard is unlike traditional gender norms and possesses traits of both sexes. His mother expresses a deep loathing towards him, which shapes much of his early life. This has a profound impact on Richard, resulting in intense body dysphoria and an abhorrence of being labelled a demon. Richard is tormented by apparitions of England's former foe, Joan of Arc, who prophesies that his existence will bring about destruction to all those around him. In a bid to obtain salvation, Richard believes that he must aid his father to fulfil his fate of reigning as king. However, hindered by the expectations of both his mother and Joan, will Richard's efforts plunge his family into a vortex of gloom?
In a historical China-inspired setting, a captivating shoujo manga tale intertwines medicine, romance, and royal intrigue! Within the Moon Flower Kingdom, the special medicinal baths have always been the go-to for healing. But when Prince Keiun's party endures an attack during a regional inspection, a previously unseen technique saves their lives. The shocking realization is that the young girl, Koyo, is the one who performed this medical miracle. However, as questions arise regarding Koyo's identity and the motives of those seeking the prince's life, readers are drawn into a world where shadowy conspiracies, mysterious religions, and deeply rooted beliefs intersect. With stunning illustrations, this manga series captures the essence of a beautifully complex storyline.
High schooler Gyubin Ji, a psychic who can read minds, meets Byeol Yu, a mysterious new classmate. The twist? Byeol is actually a human-hating alien in disguise, sent to decide humanity’s fate! As unexpected sparks fly between them, Gyubin must win Byeol's heart—and save Earth! Will he make it?
The story of a reclusive Archmage heroine and a slightly obsessive male lead who ends up chasing after her. Amelia, a slave on the brink of death after being experimented on by her evil master, miraculously awakens her magic powers purely out of a survival instinct and finds herself returning five years into the past. Now free from the chains of slavery and having accidentally killed her master, she flees. Determined to hide her past, she tries to avoid using magic, but her mysterious background prevents her from getting a job. Desperate to make a living, she starts secretly creating and selling magical scrolls. However, her scrolls are so powerful that people begin chasing her down to recruit her. Escaping to a newly established kingdom, she finds herself pursued by none other than the king, who wants to recruit her as well! Join Amelia, the clueless Archmage, in her bustling survival adventure!