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Michi Nagihara has always tried to avoid drawing attention to herself after nearly being kidnapped as a child. However, her efforts prove futile when a stunning stranger catches her eye one night and claims she is his muse. To Michi's shock, he then requests that she undress! Although Michi manages to escape the situation, she initially believes it to be a dream. Yet, when she runs into the boy, Chihiro Ayano, at school the next day, she discovers he is an apprentice designer of the same age as herself. Despite Chihiro apologizing for his prior behavior, he once again flusters Michi by confessing to having fallen in love with her at first sight and proposing they work together. Michi's cooperation encourages Chihiro to create designs that enhance her natural beauty and self-confidence. In return, Michi wants to show off his creations and help him improve as a designer. Nevertheless, Michi is privy to a side of Chihiro that nobody else knows about. Unlike his clothing, she wants to keep his sweet gestures and words to herself.
SAOTOME Nanno is your typical first-year high school girl with a humdrum life, accompanied by her trustworthy friends Maki and Yuusuke. Nanno dreams of having a boyfriend, but she's apprehensive when it comes to guys after suffering heartbreak in the sixth grade. While at school, she runs into a strikingly handsome boy who sets her heart aflutter. He appears surprised to see Nanno and begins to tease her. Familiar lines, typical of a 70s-style manga that Nanno's friend Maki collects, roll off his tongue. But there's more to this boy than his looks and smooth talk - he's the same one who shattered Nanno's heart years ago - Tsusuki-kun. Upon learning his true identity, Nanno is furious and embarrassed. Tsusuki-kun had mocked her from the beginning, aware of who she was. Plus, he's already dating someone else. Nanno is determined never to like him again, even though her heart continues to thump with his presence. However, what if someone else confesses their feelings to Nanno? A new romantic comedy is on the horizon.
After losing her parents tragically, high school girl Cha Young-mi is left to navigate life on her own. Despite the difficulties ahead, she is determined to complete her education and with the help of an anonymous benefactor who covers her tuition fees and essential expenses, she achieves her goal. Young-mi lands her dream job as a program writer for a radio station where she falls head over heels in love with her colleague Kim Joon-hoo. However, when she stumbles upon a forlorn message on her computer left by its previous owner, Young-mi takes it upon herself to assist the person in distress.
The series follows the life of Kai Houjou, the child of a human woman and the demon king who was kidnapped at birth and held captive in the demon realm, enduring dreadful torture and imprisonment. Escaping to the human world, he sets out to locate and safeguard his mother, but the time difference between the two domains proves to be a hindrance. To remain close to her, Kai takes on the guise of a high school student, but the demons continue to pursue him relentlessly. As he tries to protect his mother and uncover the underlying cause of the demons' fixation on him, he also confronts the traumatic experiences he suffered at the hands of his demon prince step-sibling, including torture and rape. Despite its compelling storyline, the series handles sensitive themes such as sexual assault, murder, incest, and torture in a serious and reserved tone. Kai's mother is a survivor of trauma, and despite being the subject of ridicule and gossip, she chooses to enroll in school once again. Many of the demons have backgrounds of sexual violence or continue to engage in such behaviors. With suggestive and disturbing themes, the artwork can be unsettling, yet it remains subtle and alluring.
Chizumi comes across the suave and attractive Fujiomi after misplacing her sister's keepsake hat. They hit it off instantly and start a romantic relationship. Both having distinct personalities, they gradually mold each other positively. However, their differing natures and external meddling challenge their bond.
Upon discovering that Tareh has been accepted into the all-boys Ordinary School, Nareh is taken aback and prepared to undertake whatever measures necessary to impede his attendance. As fraternal twins, with Nareh being the elder sister and Tareh her younger brother, their close bond compels her to act.
To attract her future prince, Miu Nishie was instructed to maintain her cuteness, but finding a compatible match in her all-girls school proved to be a challenge. Nagisa Fujiwara, the school's handsome and masculine idol, came closest to her ideal mate, but he had a slew of admirers among the underclassmen. While applying makeup in the restroom, Miu hears a loud crash and a scream. She hurries to investigate and finds Fujiwara standing amid the debris of a broken vase. Anxious to conceal the incident, Fujiwara begs Miu to stay silent and promises to do anything she desires in return. Seizing an opportunity for a romantic relationship, Miu suggests they date to prepare for their future true loves. As their tale of humor and love unfolds, the princess realizes that her prince may have been closer than she previously thought. Includes one-shot: After-School Sweetheart.
The tale of Oshaberi na Jikanwari is rooted in the personal romance of Mizusawa Megumi sensei. Beginning in elementary school, it recounts her challenges and experiences as she transitions through primary, junior and senior high school, all while harboring a crush on a particular boy.
In "Ai wo Utau Yori Ore ni Oborero," Akira's revelation about his gender is accompanied by his admission to Dankaisan, the all-boys school situated adjacent to St. Nobora, where Mizuki studies. This decision prompts backlash against Mizuki dating a student from that institution, leading to a rough patch in their relationship.
In the dating simulation game titled after her, Sakuragawa Hitomi plays the role of an average girl who struggles with her weight, tipping the scales at precisely 100 kg. Despite being a beauty pageant winner as a child, her fondness for sweets has led her down a path of obesity. After her father arranges for her to live with her older brother in an upscale apartment complex filled with attractive young men, Hitomi hopes to slim down and catch their eye.
200 years ago, the sin of loving you had already begun. To meet and adore you, I endured immense suffering. I am Jin WooYoung, a lustful vampire, and you are Kwon BoMyoung, the human girl that holds my heart. Whenever I gaze upon your beauty, the frigid blood in my veins ignites with fervent flames.
"Shiawase na Jikan" sequel includes two stories. The first continues two years after the first book, where Shizuku is preparing for her entrance exams. The second story, "The Blooming of the Balloon Flowers" or "Kikyou no Saku Koko" is an original and unrelated story. It follows Tsuge Takayuki, a regular college boy who sees a girl admiring the flowers in his front yard. She reminds him of a girl who was crying in the rain by the same flowers a year ago. Tsuge falls in love with her, but wonders if her injured heart can accept his feelings.
