Lilah, an Austrian Count's daughter, is approached at a ball by Justine, an enchantingly beautiful woman of fellow Habsburg descent. The two quickly become friends, but little does Lilah know that Justine's keen interest in her may become a death sentence.

Ten-year-old Mia lives with her aunt in the poor, secluded, so-called “Criminals’ Village” where the only way out is to be called by a dragon and carried off to a new life. One day, the unassuming Mia is chosen for this honor and whisked away on dragon-back to the royal palace, a dazzling world filled with witches, dragon-riding knights, and a centuries-long curse she must somehow find a way to lift. (Source: Kodansha USA)

If Kei only falls for the worst kinds of bad boys, how should she avoid her fate? By not falling in love, of course! After her latest ex-boyfriend breaks her heart by leaving her for his pregnant lover, Kei swears up and down that she’s never going to let herself go through that again. This time, she says, as she starts a purely physical relationship with her boss Sakuma, it’s going to be different – but can she really stop herself from falling in love with him? (Source: Manga Planet)

A suspense comedy series set after World War I that centers around Baron Bat, a thief who steals to the help the weak. (Source: Star Fruit Books)

"You killed Chikage!"—is the last thing university student Ako expected to hear at her childhood friend's funeral. She's told that by sharing the accursed legend from her village about the “Demon,” she has brought about a curse. That must be a lie…but then why is Chikage's corpse all unnaturally mangled? And when one tragedy after another occurs, each more supernatural than the last, Ako is physically and mentally pushed to the brink. Is this truly an unfortunate series of events, or is there something else at play…? (Source: Yen Press)

Bound by duty. Drawn by destiny. Childhood friends. King and Attendant. Neither should cross the line. In the divine realm of Kakuriyo, King Madara of the Northern Bird Clan spends his days avoiding both responsibility and the search for a destined mate, much to the frustration of his loyal attendant, Sasame. As Madara's closest confidant, Sasame has spent years keeping the carefree king out of trouble. Yet beneath his unwavering loyalty lies a secret he's carried since childhood: a love he can never confess. After all, they may be childhood friends, but they are also master and servant. But when an unexpected incident leaves the two spending a night together, everything begins to change. The next morning, Madara starts pursuing Sasame with an intensity that is impossible to ignore, throwing Sasame's carefully guarded heart into complete disarray. Can a king who refuses to settle down truly offer his heart? And can a loyal attendant dare to dream of a future where they stand not as master and servant, but as destined mates? (Source: Crossed Hearts) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

The pretty and popular Hana bullies the plain loner Yuki in front of everyone in class. But they have a very different relationship in private. (Source: Yuri Navi, translated)

An anthology featuring the love of alcohol and girls from Ichijinsha. **Cover illustration:** Haruka Kiriyama Chapter 1: **Itadakenai hito** by 2C=Galore Chapter 2: **Konya wa horoyoide** by Kaya Yoshino Chapter 3: **Dosokai wa karasawagi!?** by Yuuki Gotou Chapter 4: **Uwaki** (Unfaithful) by Mochi Au Lait Chapter 5: **Kijo ni suki o ataetara** by Chikore Chapter 6: **Tasukete! O sake shoshinshadesu!** by Kashikaze Chapter 7: **O sake no Chikara wa idaidesu** by Yuki Yukio Chapter 8: **Enjerukisu in za daku** by Yonurime Chapter 9: **Gogatsu no koto** by Ori Mita Chapter 10: **Shokora** (Chocolate) by Imai

Ritsu inherited his sixth sense from his grandfather, along with a demon guardian named Blue Storm. Strange things just seem to happen around these two, and it's left to them to get to the bottom of all these mysterious events. Each story is independent but features recurring characters you'll come to know and appreciate as they, each in their own way, try to deal with things 'not of this world'. **Note:** Won the Excellence Prize of manga section of Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006.

Jun Kishida is a sickly high school student who can see dead people. One person in particular is following him around: his childhood friend Ryoko Hayakawa. Even after he uncovered the truth behind Hayakawa's death, she stayed by his side. As he and his classmates get into even more strange and mortally dangerous situations, Hayakawa's spirit quietly aids him. (Source: MangaHelpers) **Included one-shot:** Volume 4: Yumi-chan Kitan