“If a woman lies then smile and forgive her. If a woman complains then be quiet and listen to her. If a woman cries then gently brush her tears away. But above all else - You are to never strike a woman. Is that understood, my damned disciple?” That was the first thing the boy ever learned from his master. As a human being his master was very peculiar. One might say that he was open-hearted but to put it frankly he was nothing more than a hedonist with a personality that couldn’t be any worse. He was constantly womanizing and when there was not enough money for lodging they would be forced to sleep outside and live off the land. As a result, the brother and sister went through a lot because of this powerless man.

Pure Shadow is a darker story about two girls who consider double suicide together. *Note: Published in Yuri Shimai Vol.1*

The annual income of Yota Jin—a self-conscious light novel author whose work’s anime adaptation flopped—is 25 million yen. While he still managed to earn that much money despite the anime’s failure, it wasn’t anything special in this industry. There is always someone better. In such a rough industry, Yota has steeled himself for a daily life of a pro, however—his childhood friend that he hired as an assistant for the sake of tax measure, Yuma Kizuki, knows nothing about light novels. As he gets impatient seeing the talent of his middle school and high school girl junior authors, his editor keeps scrutinizing his work… Even so, in order to fulfill his ambition, he keeps on earning money by writing today! Source: NU

I only went to calm the disturbance in front of my house, but the one I encountered was the Demon King that I punished, and unfortunately, I was falsely accused of being the demon king and died in the hand of the subjugation team. ‘I’ll kick your ass, Pamel Asinov! I’ll make you shed tears from both of your eyes!’ Among them, the worst one was the hero, Pamel Asinov, who drove me to death as a Demon King! But when I pleaded to take revenge, I opened my eyes, 500 years later! Pamel’s been dead for a long time, and the ‘brothers’ who came one day… “Purple eyes. It’s not a color that anyone can have.” “But I was like this from the beginning.” “Yes, you were. Because you are the granddaughter of Archduke Asinov.” “…the granddaughter of Archduke Asinov?” Of all people, I’m the daughter of ‘that’ Asinov? It’s nice to live a peaceful life, but I was born an enemy’s blood! ‘All the brothers in this house have a habit of hugging people.’ This shitty family. I have to hate them, but why do I keep getting attached to them? [Original Novel](https://page.kakao.com/content/53560779) *Translation: [Japanese](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/144943) **Original Webtoon:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/60961942), [Daum](https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EB%88%84%EA%B0%80-%EC%9A%B0%EB%A6%AC-%EC%98%A4%EB%B9%A0%EB%93%A4-%EC%A2%80-%EB%A7%90%EB%A0%A4-%EC%A3%BC%EC%84%B8%EC%9A%94/3231) **Official Translations:** [Japanese](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/138499)

Cover illustration: Tiv 1. **Boku wa Imouto no Maid-san** by Kazuki Rechi 2. **Prunus Girl 1.5** by Matsumoto Tomoki 3. **Otoko no Ko Idol☆Akira** by Suihei Kiki 4. **Mix\*Lilies** by Yuzuki Ryouta 5. **Kisekaekko** by Neguragi Iwanosuke 6. **Omocha ja Nai Mon!** by Kazuki Aine 7. **Josou Shounen Chuuihou!?** by Nozawa Ayako 8. **Charmant Boy** by Tsubaki Asu

A compilation of 4 different stories by four different authors. **Story 1:** Much to Komatsu Anri’s dismay, she ends up switching bodies with her twin brother Senri. However, in this case, the switch was a deliberate action by Senri! For reasons unknown to Anri, Senri used a book of magic and performed a spell that caused the switch. Anri is horrified and can’t understand why Senri, who has always been her best friend and closest person, could do such a thing. Senri hints that the reason for the switch is so that he could be close as a girl to his classmate and good friend Hokuto. But it’s Anri who ends up close to Hokuto because she must act like Senri at school. Hokuto is good friends with Senri, so Anri suddenly finds herself talking to him a lot… and falling for him… **Story 2:** The heroine, Ruby, is a student at Princess Gakuen. Her grades are poor, and she is looked down upon by the snooty girls at her school. One day she rescues a little frog from being squashed by her arrogant classmate Crystal. For some reason, Ruby is not surprised when the frog talks to her. His name is Silver. He and Ruby become good friends. Meanwhile, a prince from a southern country is visiting the school, and a ball is being held in his honor. All the girls at the school are after the prince and want his kiss, including Ruby… will she live happily ever after? **Story 3:** A girl meets a guy who is a popular idol and discovers his magical secret! **Story 4:** A michevious ghost helps a girl find romance

Kousuke Kurono has finally taken revenge on his sister's murderer. Having no more regrets and nothing more to live for, Kurono took his own life. However, he found himself reincarnated to another world that only those with a tragic past can visit. Kurono was confused, but then he realized that his sister may have come to this world as well. With mixed feelings, he set out to look for her...... (Source: GC Novels, translated)

The manga centers on a "twisted" relationship. (Source: Anime News Network)

1. Gin no Sato 2. Rikkyou 3. Otenba Riru-chan 4. Mermaid 5. Eien no Kisha

The Sword Art Online Comic Anthology is a comic anthology of Sword Art Online-themed short, independent manga stories by various illustrators, published under the Dengeki Comics imprint.