Mai's dream was to be a soccer player and go to the world cup, but being unable to play anymore, that dream has been entrusted to her childhood friend Harumi. Contains a short story called "Straight"

This is the story of Hayamizu Akira, a rich girl with society connections, a planned out future, and she hates it. She wants nothing to do with the snobs in her mother's life. One day when running away from one of her mother's "events" she accidentally falls in with a gambler on the run from a loan shark. They wind up at the local speedboat race, where he wins enough money to pay off his creditors. But what Akira notices is that the winner of the exciting race is a woman, and she decides right there and then that this is what she wants to do. Can she escape her mother's clutches and pursue her dreams to become a pro speedboat racer?

Tohma Nagasu joins the baseball club to check out girls, but an injury caused him to lose his force when throwing. Only Kaede, the club manager, expects him to heal. Tohma trains hard for Kaede so that he can beat their rival school Shohei, because Kaede's dream is to get to Koshien and Tohma's is to help her out. (Source: Unexpected Fate)

It all began on the night of Erica’s fourteenth birthday. The ruthless Imperial Army launched a brutal assault led by an enigmatic armored man, killing the citizens of her kingdom. To compound the tragedy, the Armored Man took the life of the person Erica loved most in this world—her mother—right before her eyes. What should’ve been a joyous celebration turned into a nightmare, leaving Erica to grapple with the heart-wrenching loss of her mother, friends, and the familiar world she once knew. Ever since that day, Erica has vowed to avenge their deaths and kill the Armored Man. She finds solace in Raoul, a young man she meets by coincidence. As their bond deepens, Erica remains blissfully unaware that Raoul conceals a dark secret—he is the very Armored Man she seeks to destroy. This gripping tale unravels the intertwining destinies of Erica and Raoul as they navigate the tumultuous journey of growth and hardship. Will vengeance tear them apart, or will it be the force that binds them together in an unexpected twist of fate? (Source: POCKET COMICS)

Tasuke Yashiro was blessed with the family gift- a gift he considers a curse- the ability to talk to animals. His father wants Tasuke to continue the family animal counselling and vet service but Tasuke has his eye set on being rich. When Tasuke falls in love with Misato, he thinks he win her heart by adopting the pet dog she can no long keep. Trouble and laughs ensue as more friends, tons of animals, and that cat join Tasuke's life.

My third cat, Kuru, behaves in such a nonsensical way, but that's just the way he is!

As the middle of three imperial princesses of the Fatenam Empire, Claire has always been seen as royal dead weight. So when Vallatenear emerges victorious in war, she's quickly offered up as a bride as part of the peace terms. Prepared for harsh conditions, torture, and even death, Claire is flabbergasted when she receives a warm welcome, and news that she's been betrothed to none other than the crown prince! It turns out her extraordinary intelligence is exactly what the kingdom has been longing for...a "Living Fount of Knowledge!" (Source: MangaPlaza)

The kingdom of Märchenland, where various characters from fairy tales reside, is attacked by Pierrot, the evil emperor of the Bad End Kingdom, who seeks to direct the world towards its worst ending and steals the Cure Decors, which power the Queen of Märchenland, Royale. Using the last of her energy, Royale manages to seal Pierrot away. However, his minions seek to revive Pierrot by harnessing the Bad Energy from the people of Earth. In order to protect Märchenland and regain her strength, Royale sends out five mystical lights to Earth and orders a fairy named Candy to search for five legendary warriors, the Pretty Cures. Arriving in the town of Nanairogaoka, she encounters Miyuki Hoshizora, a new transfer student, who soon gains the power to become Cure Happy. Joined by her new friends, Akane Hino, Yayoi Kise, Nao Midorikawa and Reika Aoki, who become Cure Sunny, Cure Peace, Cure March and Cure Beauty respectively, Miyuki and her friends form the Smile PreCure in order to recover the Cure Decors, save Märchenland and protect everyone's happiness. (Source: Wikipedia)

Nozomi Yumehara, a regular student, finds a magical book called the Dream Collet in the library and meets Coco and Nuts, two creatures from the Palmier Kingdom. They plead with Nozomi to restore their world, which has been destroyed by an organization called the Nightmares, by completing the Dream Collet and finding the 55 Pinkies to make any wish come true. Meanwhile, the Nightmares are moving into the real world. Once Nozomi agrees to help, Coco and Nuts transform her into the magical girl Cure Dream and turn four fellow students into her Pretty Cure team. (Source: Anime News Network) *Note: Includes five bonus chapters*

Tsubomi Hanasaki is a 2nd year middle school student who loves flowers and plants. One day, she dreams of a mysterious flowering tree that wilted, causing the sprites to disappear. When she transfers to Myodou Academy, the sprites that she saw in that dream appeared before her. The sprites begged Tsubomi to become Pretty Cure to protect the Great Tree, but she refuses. However, a sudden attack from a mysterious enemy came, and the Heart Seed of her new classmate, Erika Kurumi, is stolen. To save Erika's heart, she had no choice but to become a Pretty Cure and fight. *Note: Includes one extra chapter*

Ria is an office worker who has suddenly hit rock bottom. The reason? Her soon-to-be husband has stolen and run off with a large sum of her money! As she drowns her sorrows at a bridge, she notices a young man with a weary look beside her. Imagining the worst, she instinctively lunges and grabs onto him. However, her legs give way, and she ends up falling into the river, losing her own life. When she awakes, she finds herself in the Divine World. The man she had just tried to save turns out to be a god! He offers Ria the chance to be reborn into the world of her choosing as compensation for playing a part in her untimely demise. Jumping with joy, Ria asks to be reincarnated as the protagonist of her favorite dating sim. However... things don't go as planned, and she becomes reborn as the female villain, Ashelias, instead! Worse, Ashelias is headed straight for her doom, and the protagonist's actions only seem to help ensure that it happens! Refusing to subject herself to the wretched fate written in the game's route, Ashelias decides to leave town. And thus, begins her journey with a handsome swordsman and a fluffy fairy! (Source: MangaPlaza)

Duchess Leticia Dorman has been betrothed to Crown Prince Clarke since age seven. She was once a rambunctious and free-spirited child, but the strict education she’s receiving to make her a fit future princess has really put a cramp in her lifestyle. Her only hope is that the prince might someday take an interest in someone else—so when Clarke shows up to a royal ball with an unknown woman at his side, Lettie is overcome with delight, presuming her dream has come true and her engagement has been broken off! She wastes no time retreating to an easygoing countryside life, but her newfound peace is cut short when the prince shows up and claims she’s still his fiancée! Clarke is determined to win Lettie over and marry her, while Lettie is determined to resist his charms and escape! Who will emerge victorious in this heart-pounding battle of wills? *Source: J-Novel Club*