Eve was spoken to by a gorgeous, sexy guy at a party for celebrities. It was Luca Cardelli. "He hasn't changed a bit…" Eve met him once ten years ago, but it seems as if he doesn't recall it. No wonder. He just gave a dream ticket to Eve, who was an unpolished teenager back then. But after they meet a second time, Luca is more determined than ever to have her. Even though she is now a TV broadcaster, she still doesn't fit into his upper-class world…!

Humans intermingle with beings from the parallel world of "Shinkinkai." The "Buddyfight" game chooses humans ("Buddyfighters") and partners them with Buddy Monsters from Shinkinkai, and the duo fight against other Buddyfighters. The battles in these games can sometimes even influence the fate of nations. Gaō Mikado is a sixth-year student at the "Aibo Academy" elementary division who longs to be a Buddyfighter and to be partnered with a Monster. One day Gaō notices a young boy being bullied by delinquents, and he helps him out using his Aiki-jujutsu skills. Drum Bunker Dragon, a Monster and the son of the hero of Dragon World, watches Gaō's actions, and decides to form a pact with him as his buddy. (Source: Anime News Network)

Shinji leads a dull office life during the day, but he finds a way to escape from the monotony. At night, he lavishes himself with beautiful clothing and... one-night stands. Then along comes Yusei, a young man with the sex skills needed to keep Shinji coming back. Yusei's more earnest than he appears, and wants more from Shinji than just a one-time deal. But, what is it exactly that Yusei desires...? (Source: Renta!)

Ikumi Nakamura is an up-and-coming writer with a bright future ahead... or she was two years ago. Now she's desperately trying to write her next book. She needs to prove herself after the short stories she had written since her award-winning novel flopped. The only person who still seems to have faith in her is her editor who decides he's going to help by sending his friend Renji Uenozaka to play housekeeper for Ikumi. Ikumi won't have it, though. She's a strong independent woman, and she can do this on her own! Or, so she thinks... [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/141684/)

Return to Japari Park and the lovable world of Kemono Friends in this manga anthology! Kaban, Serval, and the rest of the Friends are having a wonderful time! (Source: Yen Press)

Ko Osawa works as sous-chef at a first-class hotel. He cooks French cuisine. His job at the hotel requires him to cook for hundreds of customers, but Ko Osawa prefers to cook for a single customer. One day, he happens to see a pamphlet inquiring about a chef available to work at a diplomat office. Ko ends up taking the job and quits his job at the hotel. 2 years later, Ko now works as the chef at the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam. Ko then takes part in a cook-off against the chef at the French Embassy.

After her death on Earth, teacher Aoi Konominato awakens as a child in an unfamiliar world, filled with regret about her lackluster life and unfinished goals. An elven sage named Owain takes her in, mentors her, and instructs her in the art of sorcery. Twelve years later, Aoi has mastered everything he’s thrown at her, and Owain deems her ready to further her studies of sorcery by becoming an instructor at the illustrious Fiddich Academy, the finest sorcery school in the world. Though she’s hesitant at first, Aoi sees this as a second chance to become her ideal vision of a teacher, albeit in a fantasy world. However, this magical school is brimming with problems—and misbehaving students. The children of nobles and royalty are used to doing whatever they want, but soon they’ll learn to pay attention in this fearsome witch’s class! *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

A collection of short stories detailing Jill’s life and work as the Dragon Consort! “I didn’t think that I’d get a wife… A Dragon Consort.” Hadis was asked for his hand in marriage during Gerald’s birthday party. What did he say unbeknownst to Jill? Find out in the bonus short story, A Gift from God. In Operation Endless Surprise Attacks, Jill dresses up to surprise Hadis at the party, but she’s the one enamored by his enchanting appearance! This short story collection is jam-packed with stories about the birth of Hadis Bear, a cooking battle between Hadis and Lawrence, and various scenes from the point of view of Jill’s friends! Learn more about their antics in the operation records of the do-over damsel! (Source: Cross Infinite World)

Explore the true, dark history of Platy before the do-over. A must-read volume jam-packed with stories following Hadis without his Dragon Consort! These are the darker stories about the continent of Platy, divided into the Rave Empire and the Kratos Kingdom, where there is no do-over and no Dragon Consort who loves Hadis. As various issues smolder beneath the surface of the two nations, tensions are high, and Hadis claims the throne as the Dragon Emperor. His only pillar of support is the Dragon God, invisible to the rest of the world. As the unfortunate history of the nations is unraveled and the secrets of his birth are revealed, countless betrayals and misunderstandings lead him to choose one route—purging everything within his sight. What thoughts and hopes ran through the emperor’s mind as Jill’s family, friends, and Hadis’s siblings were all sent to their miserable deaths?! Explore the true history of the world if Jill had never become the Dragon Consort and set the emperor straight. “Kill everyone. Don’t let a single soul escape.” Join Hadis in bringing about the end of the world… (Source: Cross Infinite World)

A series of rather comedic stories about an eponymous bar, its owner, two regular patrons, and the oddballs that stroll through its doors.

Tonkachi and Renge live on mysterious Hammer Island, a place where no human should be able to survive. The two are carpenters who build houses for the island's inhabitants, but what are their special powers? And what are their dreams? Construction soon begins on this megabuild of a battle fantasy story! (Source: MANGA Plus) *Note: Includes the 5 epilogue chapters.*

Based on Capcom's award-winning Oni-Musha franchise, the New Oni-Musha: Night of Genesis manga is the prequel to the New Oni-Musha: Dawn of Dreams video game that features tales from feudal Japan. Yuki continues his quest to destroy the tainted cherry trees and thwart Hideyoshi's diabolic ambitions, while Akane departs on her quest for vengeance against Munenori, traitor to the Yagyu Clan. The fiery intensity that is the world of Oni-Musha continues!