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Manga adaption of "The Bride Wore Black" by William Irish AKA Cornell Woolrich
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Ochikubo Monogatari (落窪物語), also known as The Tale of Ochikubo, is a story from the Heian period which is similar to the famous fairy tale Cinderella. After suffering from relentless harassment from her stepmother, Princess Ochikubo meets a man named Michiyori who is a general. The two marry and Princess Ochikubo lives very happily with him. Michiyori starts to take revenge on Princess Ochikubo's family, setting up a series of humiliating events. Adapted into manga by Eiko Hanamura for the Manga Nihon no Koten series, wherein several acclaimed manga artists adapted classic Japanese literature from the Heian to Edo period.
Momiru Rokujo is a high school girl who lives with her mother, Kasumi, who has been working day and night since she divorced to help raise Momiru. One day, Momiru is caught shoplifting cosmetics that were popular among high school girls. Her mother rushes to the scene to try to help, but they get into an argument in the park instead, and in an accident, the two fall down a stone staircase and their bodies are switched. Unable to find a way to revert the body-swap, the two begin to live in each other's bodies, but when Momiru learns of her mother's hidden side, she decides to…! (Source: Bunkasha, translated)
During a school trip, high school sophomore Nagi and his friends, due to an accident, are thrown into Kakuriyo. A place between life and death. To return to life, they must overcome the various trials known as "Festivals" \*A survival suspense inspired by the currently TBS-owned obstacle course TV show "SASUKE" (Ninja Warrior in other countries)\*
Maruko Sasanosuke, a Kouga ninja who had infiltrated Takeda Shingen's residence, as a vassal, was hiding in plain sight, waiting for an opportunity to assassinate Shingen with Magobei, another infiltrated ninja master. However, an encounter with Shingen's second daughter, Hisahito, changes Sasanosuke's fate forever... This is the story of a young ninja who tries his best to survive in the turbulent world of Shingen's rival, Uesugi Kenshin. (Source: Leed, translated)
1. **3 Hitome wa Anata** (3人目はあなた) \[Kaoru Igarashi\] 2. **Shinsetsu na Classmate** (親切なクラスメート) \[Junko Kagari\] 3. **Yami kara no Yobigoe** (闇からの呼び声) \[Masumi Shimizu\] 4. **Yadokari no Onna** (宿借りの女) \[Wakana Makihara\] 5. **Anohi no Yakusoku** (あの日の約束) \[Yuuka Kitamura\] 6. **Kimi no, Nozomu Sekai** (君の、望む世界) \[Jun Kawamura\]
Rie Todo is the daughter of a large conglomerate and the most beautiful girl in school, selfish but like a beautiful rose. Ayuko Ozaki is a quiet and individualistic girl with beautiful eyes, like a noble orchid flower. Satsuki Kagawa is a serious and diligent girl, like a forget-me-not blooming in an inconspicuous field. This work can be called a diary of the heart, depicting the love and friendship of three unique girls... and the hatred and jealousy that lie behind it.
The older brother Natsuo dreams of following in his late father's footsteps and becoming a great potter, while the younger sister Yuki dreams of becoming a singer. The two close siblings live together with their mother Hanae, who is sick, usually stays in bed, but one day Hanae's condition worsens and she, preparing for her own death, sends a letter to her wealthy family, hoping that Natsuo and Yuki can live together...