A boy always got beaten up badly by his father when he was young, and the only warmth he received was from a stranger who gave him two candies and a scarf. Ten years later, the boy tries to manage a clothing store on the verge of closing down, and the stranger steps into the store...

Journeying through the 18 islands and gathering the scattered tales is my job as a storyteller. During every Winter solstice we gather around the island master's keep, sharing our tales until dawn, this is known as Koyasai, the yearly festival for story tellers! Let me share a dark, hidden tale with you, a story about the dreadful monster... This year, near the abandoned island master's keep, the Koyasai that only belongs to the two of us is about to begin! (Source: back cover of the novel)

An unemployed man wakes up to find himself reincarnated as 3-year-old Rolo, the youngest child of a noble family. Having lost their parents and been kicked out of their home by a man claiming to be their "uncle," Rolo and his two siblings live a peaceful life in the countryside. There, they are surrounded by kind and overpowered friends: a big dog, a baby snake, and a giant chicken. Furthermore, they are doted on by their older siblings, an SS-rank adventurer, and a goddess...!? A heartwarming life filled with 120% family love and a woohoo! grand adventure awaits!! Source: [Comic Earth Star](https://comic-earthstar.com/episode/2550912965032771845), Translated

Riku doesn’t believe in ghosts, but Umi thinks it would be nice if they existed. One summer night, Riku and his little sister try to photograph a ghost. Photographers don’t make much money during the summer, so Riku plans to take fake ghost photos and sell them. Back then, he used to lie about ghosts—now, he wants to believe they’re real.

From [MangaHelpers](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=1011): One sad day, Aiko finds herself working at the funeral of a boy she once liked. His wife preceded him in death, and he left behind a little boy. That little boy moves into the care of his older brother, an unkempt man that seems less than thrilled with the prospect of caring for a child. Aiko is concerned for the well-being of the kid so she inserts herself into the situation. It turns out that the child's new guardian, Karibe Kiyomi, is actually a popular mangaka. Few know this, however, because he writes his long-running shoujo manga under the pen name of "Karibe Mariko." In order to make sure the child is okay, Aiko agrees to an unusual deal with Kiyomi and his manager. She'll let them arrange her love life, in order to research situations for Kiyomi's manga. Does Aiko really understand what she's getting herself into? [tethysdust]

Cocoa Spice, a kind-hearted Saintess with fragile beauty and powerful holy magic ......This is only a front. The true nature of the saintly woman is that she is a very careful person who is working hard to save money for her retirement. She was originally a street child, and she was determined to make a living on her own, without relying on others. That pride has carried on now that she has become the Saintess. The prestige of the Pope?　A love call from a prince?　The clutches of a gangster? Whatever the obstacle, if I don't like it, I will strike in every possible way!

An anthology comic of Eternal Arcadia by various mangaka.

Takeshi Harada is a 38-year-old man. Unexpectedly, he became a father of 6 children one day! This sudden shock causes Harada's messy family everyday life to start!

This is a manga where the 35-year-old bride (the author), describes the daily life between her and her 55-year-old husband. This includes the unique 20 years of age gap, parents' reaction to their marriage, distressed with child-making, and anxiety about the future due to the husband's old age. (Source: MyAnimeList)

Because my father was an Earl and my deceased mother had been a commoner, I was burdened with a narrow life as an illegitimate child. As a 16 year adult, I have decided to leave the aristocrat family registry and become a common citizen. I wonder if the knowledge I obtained as a member of nobility will help me in living as a commoner. Will the common people’s wisdom bestowed upon me by my mother as well as the art of living be put to practical use?