A poignant love story unfolds as a human and a dragon meet and are drawn to each other. Akane, a girl raised in a rural town, finds a mysterious stone by the river. A small dragon is born from it, which she names "Sora," and the two become family. However, a certain incident causes the dragon's powers to run wild, and a distraught Sora runs away. Akane chases after him to a place filled with memories, only to find the dragon gone, replaced by a young boy—Sora standing there. Akane lives a simple but happy life with Sora until one day she encounters a dragon in the form of a black cat. The black cat's words, inviting her on a journey to find her homeland, make Akane realize something important. What is the secret resolve she harbors in her heart, as she thinks of Sora? (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

A collection of historical fiction manga short stories. 1. **Ryuujin** (龍神) \[Moribi Murano\] 2. **Yuugao** (夕顔) \[Youko Kondou\] 3. **Konnyaku** (こんにゃく) \[Kenshi Hirokane\] 4. **Ninja Mugeijou** (忍者無芸帖) \[Hisaichi Ishii\] 5. **Gosset no Nagare** (ゴセの流れ) \[Shouhei Kusunoki\] 6. **Niji no Ikusa** (虹の戦) \[Suzue Miuchi\] 7. **Nagai Michi** (長い道) \[Yuu Takita\] 8. **Chi-zome Karasu** (血染鴉) \[Mitsuteru Yokoyama\] 9. **Sarutobi Sasuke** (さるとび佐助) \[Tatsuhiko Yamagami\] 10. **Rakujouki** (落城記) \[Kazuo Kamimura\] 11. **Hanatare Kozou** (はなたれこぞう) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 12. **Kaishaku** (介錯) \[Hiroshi Hirata\] 13. **Ikiryou** (生霊) \[Kazuichi Hanawa\] 14. **Ittou Ryoudan** (一刀両断) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 15. **Yukino** (雪野) \[Hinako Sugiura\] 16. **Zashiki Warashi** (ざしきわらし) \[Sanpei Shirato\]

Two magicians embark on a journey in a magical academy filled with fantasy. A story woven with love and redemption. At the magical academy of Dracrow, filled with fantasy, Shalom, a genius girl who grew up loved and nurtured under a great master, suddenly loses her magical powers and is now a dropout at the academy. One morning, when Shalom is troubled by a fairy's prank, she is rescued by a boy. This foul-mouthed boy is Yuel, the most outstanding student at the academy, and for some reason, Shalom is chosen as his partner for the exam. Hesitantly, they cooperate, and gradually their hearts grow closer. But Shalom learns a sad truth: she is cursed and can never return to being the "Rain Magician" she once was. (Source: Kadokawa, translated) A story woven with love and redemption, as two magicians walk their paths, even as they drift apart.

The cover art is by the one and only Poyoyon♥Rock! Plus, a lineup of other talented artists bring you the world of Mai-HiME. Filled with laughter and tears, this is a truly satisfying read! Enjoy both illustrations and manga in this magnificent anthology!