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Ai Sato is the sole engineer maintaining her company’s internal systems. It’s too bad being the linchpin who keeps it all running won’t protect her from sudden layoffs. Apparently, the new CEO doesn’t approve of cosplaying at work. Depressed and jobless, Ai unexpectedly reunites with her childhood friend, Kenta Suzuki, who makes her an offer. His startup, True Coding School, provides personalized lessons to people struggling under the stress of modern society, and he wants her to join his team. With every passionate—and sometimes unconventional—lecture, Ai finds herself giving her students a renewed sense of purpose. Who knew that coding lessons could change so many lives? *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*
After his older brother's disappearance, Satom Shinjirou must take up the mantle of heir to his family's Shinto Shrine. But learning to become a Priest might be much more than he bargained for, especially with the feelings he seems to be unwillingly developing for a certain young Miko... Jinja no Susume is a unique slice of life sotry with a touch of romance and comedy that also gives the reader a view of the inner workings of a modern day Shinto Shrine.
Two children have made a promise with each other. Years later, being an insignificant actor for horror movies, the boy dreams of his childhood sweetheart who has become the latest star actress. How can he get his hidden feelings across?
This manga anthology was created as part of a charity with royalties donated for the reconstruction of areas affected by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake (Higashi Nihon Daishinsai) disaster that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. *Note: The chapter count includes a prologue and an epilogue.*
"WANTED: Players with Beautiful Legs!" With that, Kicker Weekly sports reporter Yukari Ogata is sent on the onerous task to cover Tokyo Crusade, an amateur football club. But what would have been another frivolous assignment becomes a potentially worthy scoop, when Ogata discovers that Chihiro Oki—a football freelancer who goes by the name "Joker"—is playing at the tryouts! Rumors have it that the Joker can fill any position on the field, and whichever team he joins is guaranteed to win! But why has such a talented player gone unnoticed for so long? Throw in an ex-league professional, a bunch of ragtag players and the eccentric coach who will bring them all together, this Division III club may just have what it takes to win the Emperor's Cup! (Source: Shogakukan Asia)
Office lady Hitomi Nakajo is in a state of grief after her idol, Toma Kiryu, announced his retirement. After all, Hitomi's life purpose consisted of seeing Toma's plays. Just as things seemed hopeless, the very same idol becomes none other than Hitomi's boss?! It turns out Toma is the son of the company head that Hitomi works for. While Toma is amicable with all the female employees, Hitomi just panicks when Toma, her crush, approaches her. Consequently, she takes an indifferent attitude toward Toma. For Hitomi to act so indifferently toward Toma despite his status, intrigues him. Although Toma has received top-notch education as a gifted student, he's had some difficulty getting used to his first job off the stage. His never-back-down attitude leads him to try to solve everything on his own, but Hitomi, who sees through this, fills in the gaps in a subtle way so as not to hurt Toma's pride. Having taken notice, Toma steps up as an even more dependable boss and human being, leading the two to build a relationship of trust and draw closer to each other. Will their budding romance come to fruition despite a fanatic obsession? (Source: MangaPlaza)
Sheeta and Nala live happily inside a hollowed-out log with their fellow “littlefolk,” who stand no taller than a blade of grass. When Nala runs off one day to investigate a mysterious smoke signal, Sheeta must summon all his wit and courage as he sets off in pursuit. Rats, ants, weasels, giants… The wide world is full of dangers, but the plucky Sheeta will stop at nothing to find his friend. A charming new adventure manga for young readers and teens alike. (Source: Kodansha USA)
Please fulfill your end of our bargain, my Grace! Liscia, abused day and night by her stepmother, wishes for nothing but freedom. One day, she receives a shocking proposal for marriage from none other than a well-known, handsome noble, Duke Lindberd. Upon discussing his intentions, Liscia realizes that he's planning to have a fake wedding with someone who will not interfere with his privacy, just to get people off his back. Liscia agrees to marry him under one condition: Promise her a life with bare necessities, including three meals daily and a nap time! And now, let this be the first page of the duchess' diary of struggles, fighting for a life where she just wants to eat and sleep! (Source: POCKET COMICS)
Momoka, a secretary involved in an office romance, quit her job due to a broken heart. She begins working as a housekeeper and finds out that her new employer is Mr. Mizusawa, the vice president of her former company! Although he once brought her to a party and forced her to pose as his girlfriend, Momoka gradually discovers Mizusawa's gentler side and becomes attracted to him. Indulge in the forbidden romance between a housekeeper and a control-freak vice president! (Source: Pocket Comics)
