An anthology revolving around Bravely Default's Asterisk holders.

Nanako Fujiwara, a socially isolated high school girl, remains an outcast even after transferring schools—until one day, her life takes a dramatic turn! She’s unexpectedly tasked with a crucial mission: selecting the next heir of a powerful conglomerate (zaibatsu). To "accurately evaluate the candidates’ leadership qualities," she must live with four dazzlingly handsome brothers competing for the title: Yamato Mitsurugi (Eldest): Flawless Student Council President Vibe: "Excellence isn’t my goal—it’s my default." Shizumaru Tenhou (Second): Undefeated Street Fighter Vibe: "Try saying no. I’ll make you regret it." Hikaru Sennen-zaka (Third): Illegally Adorable Mascot Vibe: "Nee-chan, let’s bake cookies!" (…Why is his stock portfolio outperforming Wall Street?) Ukyou Sumeragi (Youngest): Mysterious Beauty Incarnate Vibe: "You keep staring… Do I haunt your dreams?" The Catch: Each brother deploys every tactic imaginable—from sweet persuasion to corporate sabotage—to win Nanako’s favor. **Original Webtoon:** [JumpToon](https://jumptoon.com/series/JT00018/), [Cmoa](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/306934/)

There are twenty independent stories written by twenty different authors, sharing the common theme of "April". An anthology that is considered a rare item as it has never hit the shelves as a standalone book. There is no ISBN and it is an unbuyable except in online auctions. The anthology was published as a bonus gift to Dengeki Magazine readers in 2009.

Ai attends a driving school and finally passes the driving test for a stick-shift license. She celebrates with her friend Machi, who already got her license a step ahead of her on an automatic, and the two of them rejoice. However, the world suddenly takes an unexpected turn…! (Source: Shonen Jump Plus, translated)

An adept mahjong player is coerced into playing in a high-stakes, life or death gambling den.

Charlotte, the third princess of the Kingdom of Forsyth, was treated poorly as a fake princess. One day, a mysterious man bursts into a ball and curses her while protecting her sister. She is confined to a villa in the north under the pretext of medical treatment... but the curse has turned her into a little girl?! She makes a fresh start and devotes herself to researching magical plants, but then she receives a letter. "Waah! I'm engaged?!" When she meets Leon, the head of the duke's family, she accidentally lies to him about her little girl appearance, saying she's "Shirley, the maid!" The destinies of the two begin to move -- a thrilling love fantasy about a cursed princess and a handsome duke!! https://www.cmoa.jp/title/330388/

Qi Xing, your average high schooler, stumbles across a mysterious seven-star disc. But this ain't no ordinary frisbee. Suddenly, the disc drags him into the "Disc World"— a mind-blowing realm where his crazy adventure kicks off. Through a twist of fate, Qi Xing becomes a cultivator, a master of countless Daoist techniques. As he unlocks the secrets of the Seven Star Disc, a hidden power within him— the Primordial Celestial Qi—begins to awaken. But with every revelation, he gets sucked deeper into a conspiracy surrounding the legendary "Path of Immortality" through which he uncovers the truth about achieving immortality in the World within the Disc… (Source: Kuaikan, translated)

https://www.cmoa.jp/title/263337/ Lost in a Chinese-inspired fantasy world where only the emperor and his consort may possess the noble color black, a Japanese woman named Saya is taken in by the emperor of the Rikan Empire and becomes one of his consorts. But when palace life grows unbearably dull, she sneaks out, disguises herself as a man, and begins working as an official—only to find herself quickly climbing the ranks! “Work is fun… but if they find out I have black hair—or worse, that I’m a woman—I’m doomed.” While concealing both her identity and her forbidden black hair, Saya deftly switches between her two personas—the “hidden consort” and the “brilliant official”—to solve the court’s most perilous mysteries and protect the empire from the shadows.

As the first prince of my country, I returned to the royal capital for the first time in 10 years after my father, the king, fell ill. When I arrived, I was met with a sight my eyes couldn't believe. The main streets were deserted, the shops were empty, and the fields were overgrown and completely abandoned. After investigating, I discovered that the nobles had apparently started a rebellion. If things continued as they were, the country would be destroyed during my generation...even though I was in a position where I could live in luxury! I would definitely rebuild this country! First, I would gather together the best people. Even if that person was the Demon King... The greatest prince in history? The savior of the kingdom? I was simply making money for myself, but... (Source: Futabasha, translated)

Mio Aragaki has landed a job at a prestigious real estate company in Marunouchi. However, she was assigned to the "Sixth Property Management Department," which dealt with former accident sites! With her cheerful optimism, she will solve the problems with these haunted properties! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Official JP: [Comic Earth Star](https://comic-earthstar.com/episode/14079602755517082900), [Official channel of Comic Earth Star](https://manga.nicovideo.jp/comic/29147) in Nico Nico Seiga