https://www.cmoa.jp/title/275858/

A love story of ghosts and bizarre tales unfolds between a serious glasses editor and a rambunctious horror novelist! Suzuki, who has just transferred from the sales department to the editorial department, is assigned to Narumi, a horror novelist, even though he is not good at scary things. One day, he goes to Narumi's house to greet him. Suzuki is nervous when he arrives at the mansion, which has a frightening aura. He was greeted by a beautiful young man with a surprisingly calm appearance.... However, his relief was short-lived, as he is so fast-paced that he ends up being sent out to an abandoned hospital with a history! What is Suzuki's fate at the mercy of the fast-paced Narumi?

Surgeon Koba has a secret that must never be revealed: he likes the taste of blood. But when he licks blood in secret, Zaizen, the director's son and a physician, sees him.... He threatens him, saying, "In exchange for keeping it a secret, you're going to be my timekiller!

Almost touching, yet passing by. A love that still isn't equal begins to move. Amagi Tsuzuri was dumped by his ex-boyfriend for having “strong sexual desires.” Traumatized, he avoided people and threw himself into his work. Then, for others facing similar struggles, he developed ‘Yorisooo’, a virtual space game with matching features, connecting people without real-world contact. One day, to confront his suppressed desires, Tsuzuri tries matching in Yorisooo for the first time. There, he encounters a stranger who looks exactly like Naruse, a junior colleague at his company. If it's someone else, maybe I can tell them what I want. Thinking this, Tsuzuri becomes just a little bold...!? (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

*"Makina-san, let's play."* After chanting these words and tapping the card three times, a mysterious yet beautiful vengeful spirit named Makina-san will appear. An ordinary highschooler named Ryousuke Togawa investigates the haunting that has been troubling his best friend. In the face of the menacing spirit, he does the charm taught by his upperclassman, Nishijima. Suddenly, Nishijima herself appears from thin air, declaring she is Makina-san. (Source: Hobby Japan, translated)

Apparently, one in four couples getting married in Japan now have a "shotgun wedding"! A baby arrives unexpectedly, bringing joy but also a lot of anxiety. But there's also an extraordinary joy and emotion unique to "shotgun weddings"! This omnibus collection compiles the tear-jerking stories of these girls. It also includes a hilarious real-life birth story from a manga artist! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

"How should I interact with my child?" First-time mothers are always full of anxiety and worries. But don't worry. You're not alone in your struggles... This is an anthology of masterpieces supporting mothers who are working hard for their children's smiles. You'll surely find yourself in the stories of these six mothers who are working hard at raising their children. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

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!

Collections of one-shots that won the monthly Hop Step Award from 1987 to 1996.