Second and last part of the short stories collection that expand the world and characters from *The Ancient Magus’ Bride* manga. The world of The Ancient Magus’ Bride is bigger than Elias and Chise, and many are the folk and spirits who cross their lives’ path. Their tales are woven into a tapestry, words like silver yarn, twining together emotions and warmth. Held within these pages are new stories of Kore Yamazaki’s fantastic Britain, penned by the author herself and a star-studded lineup of Japanese authors. From the story of a very strange brownie to gangsters and dragon eggs, and a mage who finds a clutch of magical silkworms, let this spell-binding collection return you to the hidden corners of a beloved fantasy world.

*This volume contains the following chapters:* Cover illustration: Fly 1. **Kagerou no Koe** (かげろうの声) by Kawanami Izumi 2. **Hishatai Izon** (被写体依存) by Goumoto 3. **Toshoshitsu no Anoko wa,** (図書室のあの子は、) by Tsuji Megumi 4. **Sore ga Ano Musume no Hoshii Mono** (それがあの娘のほしいもの) by Canno 5. **Oshigoto Ganbaru Kimi ga Suki** (おしごとがんばるキミがスキ) by Amano Shuninta 6. **Hidari no Ashikase** (ひだりの足枷) by Itou Hachi 7. **Imouto no Ice Cream** (妹のアイスクリーム) by Takahashi Mako 8. **4-ninme no Onna** (４人目の女) by Matsuzaki Natsumi 9. **Ageha, Tobu** (揚羽、翔ぶ) by Yoshidamaru Yuu 10. **Slit (Slit)** by Ikeda Takashi 11. **Doko kara to ka Koi ka to ka** (どこからとか恋かとか) by Morinaga Milk

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Ruriko, a 24-year old girl comes to an all-boys school to be a teacher there. What's her goal? To “slay” a thousand boys! Get ready for one crazy school life comedy! *Note: Includes "Shibou wo Moyase! Ii Onna (脂肪を燃やせ！いい女)", and "Matsunae Akemi no Oryouri ZEN ZEN! (松苗あけみのお料理ＺＥＮＺＥＮ！)".*

When Itsuko woke up in the health room after fainting from her UV ray allergy, the person looking after her was none other than her popular classmate, Miyano the sun harbinger. “If you’re feeling better…will you go with me to the summer festival the day after tomorrow?” Slightly nostalgic and mysterious, this is a pure love story for young adults.

The three elderly sisters Yaeko, Hanae, and Tsubomi from *Cattleya na Onna-tachi* are back! Even in their old age, they still feel like maidens! The three dynamic sisters are enjoying their twilight years at the nursing home "Cattleya Garden." One after another, young women in distress come to them for help. Aiko, a cocky gal with a sassy tone, got into an argument with Yaeko and her sisters on the street. She is 20 years old and in debt for 2-million yen, stuck with a no-good boyfriend who doesn't work and only getting them into more debt. Aiko sets her eyes on Professor Shinonoi, another resident at the Cattleya Garden, and tries to seduce him for his fortune. The lecherous professor falls right into Aiko's trap...! It's okay for old people to fall in love! A stirring new idea for an aging society! This is an ambitious work that overturns the conventional tropes of shoujo manga! (Source: Office Manga, translated)

Once upon a time, there were three beautiful maidens, three sisters who lived together in harmony. Yaeko, the eldest, and Tsubomi, the third, were dainty maidens who loved fashion. Hanae, the middle sister, was a plain-looking girl on the outside, but she was beautiful on the inside. And then, decades passed… They are now living happily in "Cattleya Garden," a nursing home. Yaeko and Tsubomi may look wrinkled on the outside, but they still love to dress up, and they still shop for cute clothes at stores for young women. Even Hanae would not outdone. Although she was the plainest of the sisters, she has been married seven times! Even at her age, she still falls in love, and even goes to Comiket because she is crazy about the yaoi manga that her grandchildren like! A girl is still a girl no matter how old she is! The three sisters are enjoying their second youth with full grandma power! This is a unique work that positively portrays women living in an aging society! (Source: Hakusensha, translated)

*Note: Includes 4 extra chapters.*

His passionate gaze makes her wonder if she might be capable of falling in love again. She’d heard the rumors but had no idea someone could be this handsome! At an interview for one of the most prominent real estate agencies in England, Toni George was shocked by the presence of the agency’s owner, Steel Landry. Still, she didn’t let herself succumb to his charm or wit. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she was in financial debt and forced to work under this impressive man. To her dismay, he kept asking questions about her personal life until she opened up about her family and her past. Just when she thought the job must have slipped between her fingers and things couldn’t get any worse, he said something that caught her completely by surprise… (Source: Harlequin)

Once upon a time, in a faraway place, there lived a witch. Well, she still exists now and in the future too. This is an endless tale of Luko, the witch that encounters a plethora of exciting beings. Sometimes she annoys, sometimes she humors, but her existence is the greatest magic that made the universe never become less interesting. Read on Manga.Club

Melissa Swift, an ER doctor, went on a holiday to Italy for some much-needed relaxation. While she's unwinding on the beach, a boy is severely injured in an accident, but thanks to her skilled care, she's able to save the boy's life. Later at the hospital, she meets the emergency room doctor, Mateo, who also happens to be the boy's father! He is strikingly handsome, and his deep brown eyes begin to make Melissa's heart beat faster. Mateo is overwhelmed by gratitude for Melissa's kindness...but there's something more there, too. His words are as sweet as chocolate and Lissa is melting in the face of his passion. But Lissa has made up her mind never to fall in love with anyone again. Will this rare encounter spark the true love she never hoped to gain? (Source: Renta!)

“Please pretend to be my wife. If you do, I will help you pay off your debt…” Harry’s unusual offer is a unique blessing for Laurie, who finds herself between a rock and a hard place. Her father is dead and, thanks to her mother’s wanton spending, their home is about to be auctioned off. Laurie needs to make more money or she also won’t be able to graduate college. Laurie is already talented at acting, so she doesn’t hesitate to take the job. The contract will last for three months. In order to play the perfect wife, kisses are a necessity, but the handsome Harry makes her pulse race. What should she do now? (Source: Harlequin)