"Darcy, a student at a music conservatory in England, received a letter from Julio Valdez, the brother of a friend. Two months earlier, Darcy had been involved in an accident while driving his friend home, and the letter was asking her to go to the mansion to see her friend, who was paralyzed in the accident. When Julio saw Darcy arriving, he was furious and said some shocking words. ""Welcome to Spain, my brother's bride."" This arrogant head of the family didn't even listen to my explanation, he asked me to marry a man I don't even love to make amends! (Source: Renta!)
This series of essays, presented in manga format, chronicles the author's experiences with the many cats she has lived with over the years. Presenting herself as a giant raccoon, Sakuma humorously reveals all of the quirks and small cutenesses of her pets. For the curious, this manga is not related to the cat-in-a-bowl "Neko Nabe" phenomenon on Nico Nico Douga, or to the blog and photography book associated with it.
There's more than one Grim Reaper, but they all share the same job: to watch over people and eventually escort their souls to the afterlife. In extraordinary circumstances, a Reaper can give a soul an extra 30 minutes and 30 seconds of life to resolve something left unfinished, but it's only meant to be used under exceptional circumstances. Join one Reaper who cares too much for his souls to allow them to die without one last chance at life. (Source: Mangamo) *Note: Based on the story 'Thirty And a Half Minutes' by Snippy MJ, winner of the Grand Prix from the Silent Manga Audition.*
Rose Marie has spent most of her life in the royal harem of Glenfil, as the first concubine of Crown Prince Ulysses, until one day she realizes that she can't bear to stay there any longer. But no sooner has she made that decision than she gets the order to complete the "Rite of Consummation"...! Though she's technically the most senior member of the harem after her ten years of residence, due to her age she hasn't yet been recognized as an official concubine. Once she completes this rite, though, she really will be stuck in the harem forever. Rose Marie is now scrambling around trying to find a way to get out of this duty, but Prince Ulysses won't let that happen...?! (Source: MangaPlaza)
We all want to run away once life starts to become a burden. We think we'll be able to let it go once we run from it, but our thoughts never go easy on us. Face your worries and fight, or let it devour you. This is a story about a man who tries to avoid his angony, but ends up facing it. (Source: Toomics) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
"One day, you're sure to become the Queen of France." In 18th Century Paris... Nicole, a maid, and Jeanne, a socialite, are the best of friends. Nicole's one wish is for the beautiful and clever Jeanne to become the Queen of France, as predicted by a fortune-teller. However, since she's of common birth, Jeanne is scorned by members of the peerage. Unperturbed, Nicole somehow manages to get an invitation to the upcoming masked ball, and both of them sneak in... Do they have a chance at actually meeting Louis XV, the King of France...!? This memoir details the life of the first commoner to be taken as courtesan to a King of France. A tale of romance with connections to both Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution!! (Source: Renta!)
Eri Miyakoda just returned to Japan after living in France, and she's lost a lot of weight because Japanese food doesn't fit her palate. But suddenly, an infectious disease ravages the country, and her surroundings have become a disaster zone! Luckily she's with Kouichi Kino, her coworker, and he uses his survival skills to make meals for her. But he'll use literally anything as ingredients, even bugs and grass, and he says that he wants to fatten her back up?! Maybe she isn't so lucky after all... [Written by Denji]
"Yoo-Yeon chances upon the Middle World Sauna." In this place regarded as the waypoint and resting place at the center of all worlds, she meets the mysterious man Myo Wol... (Source: Comikey)
Today, I found out my friend is having an affair with a married man. Then, I discovered my own husband is cheating on me. I've always looked down on people like that, convinced I'd never become one of them. But recently... I've met someone who makes my heart race. Is this love? A dramatic love story tangled in betrayal, temptation, and an overwhelming storm of desire. (Source: Manga Plaza)
Shizuishi Mikoto is a girl who can intervene with many substances by using the sixth generation AI support device Eureka, and was renowned as the Newest Magician for being a step ahead of science. One day, Koujiro Hibiki, who works as Mikoto's helper, was visited by a girl name Iori at the Advanced Technology Synthesis Research Laboratory. At the same time, the General Reseach Laboratory was attacked, and Hibiki and co. became wrapped up in a battle between Future AIs that shouldn't even exist. An unknown science delivers the newest tale of magic!
A smarter man would have reformed his ways after being sent to juvie, but not Dennis. He's long since been too infatuated with the thrill of committing crimes and enacting violence. And when Dennis' uncle approaches him with another odd job, they're both shocked to learn that the payout may just leave them filthy rich. Their journey to dig up the treasures of the Crescent Coast begins! (Source: Tapas)
11-year old Niina is special. This is because she has the memories of her past life as a girl named Chitose still intact. Among these memories is a promise with Chitose's boyfriend which Niina then decides to try and fulfill. But can she really? (Source: Shoujo-Crusade) **Included one-shots:** Volume 1: Koi Baka. Volume 4: Yasashii Tenohira, Machibito

