Stories of animals ruthlessly exterminated by humans. The dodo, Steller's sea cow, the Japanese wolf......... gone from the Earth. Eight species of birds and animals made extinct by humans. This story depicts the circumstances that led to their extinction and what humans did to them. When our primitive ancestors wiped out the wooly mammoth, it was for survival. But the animals in this book died out due to human greed, vanity, and ego. Through these extinct animals, we see the dark side of the human heart. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

A beautiful homunculus left behind by a great alchemist master―Joshua, a young alchemist, travels with a homunculus named Coco. Even though he has no emotions, Coco is the only partner Joshua can trust. Coco pretends to be human to hide his true identity, but for some reason, he hugs Joshua every night with passionate eyes...!? (source: Tokuma Shoten, translated)

A startling collaboration between Fumi Fumiko and cultural commentator Sayawaka. Hana was blissfully enjoying the halcyon days of school life along with her friends, right up until the moment she received a mysterious letter emblazoned with the phrase "don't say a thing". Uncertain of its origins, Hana consults with her friends which sets off a disastrous chain of events - changing each of their lives for the worse.

A comedian, gone, leaved behind his wife, Kyoko, and his daughter not yet a year old. Determined to hold what remains of his brother's family together, the older brother Shouji moves in with them, under one roof. But Shouji carries something invisible with him: a mind pulled between two extremes. The restless, frenzied heights of mania, and the slow, suffocating weight of depression. Eat. Work. Sleep. Wake. Even the most ordinary rhythms of daily life become a mountain to climb. And yet, the three of them reach toward something worth living for. A stepfamily story from an author with bipolar disorder. (Source: Comic Days, translated)

A collection of boy love stories from the author: 1-2. Kashiwagi Kyoudai no Renai Jijou 3. 30-sai, Doutei Kojirasetemasu. 4-5. Senpai no Lip Cream

42 mangaka write short stories about the food they eat.

"I'm Shiori Inumata, a "loyal dog" editor who can't say no to writers. Today, I've been dragged to a cabaret club for an interview… As I take my seat, the number one hostess, Miyu, sits down across from me and her sweet, enchanting words and playful touch make my heart race. She's so kind to someone as boring as me. I'm already falling for her… or so I thought. After a few more drinks than I'm used to, I make a catastrophic mistake. Bewilderingly, she asks, "Would you pay three million yen for a relationship with me? Platonic, romantic, or something else, it doesn't matter to me." What kind of arrangement is that?!"

Since her parent's death Nayu lives together with her Grandmother but argues often with her. After her grandmother's admission to hospital Nayu considers her behavior...

After graduating from high school, Itsuki and Michiru started playing in a band, and one day they met Solano, an up-and-coming new singer. At the invitation of Sorano, who is said to be a big fan of Itsuki, the two go to see her live performance, but...!?

Yanagi, a man who works in a factory, meets his childhood friend Ichika, an aspiring actress who is currently appearing in a romantic reality show. This reunion changes Yanagi's life drastically. *Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.*

Tsubaki, a high school girl whose grandfather was the head of a yakuza clan, had a crush on Kujo, a top man in the gang. She wanted him to see her as a woman, but he always treated her like a child. Then, Tsubaki was given the big responsibility of nominating the next head of the clan. Kujo protected her during the battle for leader, but when a marriage proposal with a rival clan was made, his attitude changes drastically! He was the man who had protected Tsubaki for all this time, too long to let anyone else do this to her. As his lips trailed down her neck, her body trembled with pleasure and delight... (Source: Tulle Kiss Bunko, translated)

“You are the villainess who will stand in the heroine’s way and meet a tragic end—Mimosa Southcross!” With these shocking words, her mother reveals an unexpected truth—Mimosa is the villainess in a story destined for a tragic fate! Her mother, who possesses rare knowledge due to being reincarnated from another world, has foreseen her daughter’s dark future and decides to help her survive. And so, Mimosa’s life becomes a relentless struggle to avoid every trap that could lead to her doom. But no matter how hard she tries, the fated day arrives—her mother passes away, just as written in the story, leaving Mimosa alone to face her impending fate! Yet, she refuses to give up. She has memorized her mother’s teachings well. Now, she must confront the schemes of her stepmother and half-sister while avoiding the greatest threat to her life—her fated encounter with the second prince, Alcor Astralis! Armed with her mother’s records on the events of this “Otome Game”, Mimosa embarks on a battle against destiny, determined to break every death flag that stands in her way! A unique fantasy novel that blends intelligent plotting, survival tactics, and a fierce heroine fighting to escape her doomed fate!