The Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series features themed oneshots from various mangaka that publish in Ichijinsha's Zero-Sum and Ward magazines. Volume 9 theme: Transformation and Personification. 1. The Wolf and the 7 Baby Goats by Minekura Kazuya 2. A Ramen Academy That Can Make a Line! (Temporary) by Kinoshita Sakura 3. Mushroom and Kappa - Personification Chapter by Magami Guriko 4. Engi Maker by D. Kissan 5. The Fox Cub’s First Love Transformation Technique! by Gunjou 6. The Cat’s Turn by Saeki Yashiro 7. Little Heart by Ninagawa Tomo 8. A Nameless Quality by Tokitoh Kanade 9. The Chosen One and Their Power by Mikawa Verno 10. Thanks Dogs Day by Aoto Takane 11. A Sprinkling of First Love by Sekka 12. Super Human Console by Shindo Arashi 13. Private Solar System Academy by Sakuramaro 14. My Blue Bicycle by Zekkyou 15. Tique-tique by Mitsu Nanae 16. The Raven and Pomegranate by Yoshizawa Tomoya 17. Humanoid Début by Kana Sanaka
At 16 years old, Maaya Kisaragi mustered up the bravery to confess her feelings to her crush. Unfortunately, her confession was met with rejection and ridicule on social media. Adding to her despair, Chigira-kun, the most popular boy in her class, overheard her grievous murmurs. Surprisingly, he didn't tease her but offered comfort and proposed a unique method to help her cope with heartbreak.
Dayeol hears two guys fooling around in the nurse’s office and accidentally knocks over the curtain rod. When the nurse walks in on the scene, devilishly handsome Taehyun tells her that Dayeol tried to make out with him. Before Dayeol can correct the misunderstanding, the rumor spreads and his archery scholarship is in jeopardy. To make matters worse, Taehyun doesn’t show the slightest bit of remorse; in fact, he shamelessly begins hanging around Dayeol. It’s not long before the two begin walking the thin line between hate and love.
Haruka, who spends his high school life a loner, was suddenly summoned to another world one day along with all his classmates. When ol’ God enters the picture, Haruka believes he can just choose whatever cheat skill he wants to help him survive in the new world...
What should I do to become an adult? Akane Amou, who grew up with her parents forbidding any kind of entertainment, is a little bad with \"stimulating\" stuff, to the point she can\'t even watch a kissing scene in a drama. Now that she’s a highschool student, she somehow wants to overcome it! Those are her intentions, but it’s not that easy. Meanwhile, she got acquainted with a movie otaku named Fuyumine. Will she be able to watch an R15 movie…?
Meals are just a normal thing, but they\'re special when shared! In a society of beastmen, Momo is a \'human-like\' girl with animal ears. The wolf beastman Wasuke, who ends up taking care of Momo, decides to challenge himself by cooking delicious meals for her! A fluffy heartarming story about how this animal eared girl and her doting beastman caretaker become \"family\".
Saryu, known as “The Winter Bear of Tidros” for his formidable presence that scatters enemies,suddenly finds himself in an engagement with Lady Sitoen, a noblewoman from a neighboring kingdom whose previous engagement was called off! Starting with a forehead kiss, he’s nervous around a woman he’s not used to. Her smile makes his heart race, and a glimpse of her chest leaves him flustered. As improper fantasies run wild in his mind, Saryu’s rationality is on the verge of collapse!? A chaotic isekai love comedy begins, with inner thoughts turned up to max volume!
1. Everyday 2-3. Reba Nira 4,6,9. Soukai Psychedelic 5. Oyayubihime 7-8. Tsunagu Yoru 10. Saoynara Daisy
Sato Itto, an ordinary salaryman, has been shy about love due to an old trauma. Then one day, a reunion is held for the first time in several years. While they are having a good time talking about the good old days, suddenly Hebo, who has become an idol currently on hiatus, decides to attend the reunion! Sato is upset to see Hebo, who was his first love. He manages to get over it with the help of alcohol, which he does not normally drink. When he wakes up, he finds the two of them naked in the same bed. As Sato desperately tries to recall his memories, Hebo shockingly says to him...! \"Marry me...\" What will happen to the marriage between the two who have no experience with love―――!?
The world is full of vampires. Supernatural creatures who drain the blood from humans without mercy—fighting such beings is the foundation of Isuzu Osaka's life. But humanity is losing the war, and desperate times call for desperate measures... And so, Isuzu sets out to strike a deal with a powerful vampiress whose beauty drives all who gaze upon her insane in the hopes of protecting his friends...
For quite some time, the Noverland Empire had been fixated on seizing the highly coveted Eden Island, and their chief dragonslayer, Sigbert, piloted their endeavors. However, time and again, their relentless attempts were thwarted by an impregnable dragon that fiercely defended the territory. In the course of one unlucky and doomed excursion, Sigbert's daughter Brunhild became separated from her comrades on the island's shores. Luckily, the guardian dragon of Eden discovered Brunhild, warmly embracing her and raising her with love and care. As their bond grew stronger, the dragon imparted compassion and forgiveness onto Brunhild. Nonetheless, after thirteen long years, Sigbert triumphantly managed to kill the formidable creature and abduct Brunhild, returning her to their homeland against her will. The girl is now grappling with a tumultuous inner struggle between the values instilled in her by her former dragon companion and her thirst for vengeance.