I know I shouldn’t be falling in love, but I just can’t help it. Chikako, who had dreamt of going on a luxurious world cruise since she was a child, finally makes her dream come true. During her trip she is rescued from an accident by Masato, the CEO of the cruise company. She ends up staying in his suite and getting taken care of. Masato is the perfect gentleman, teaching her how to dance and showing her kindness, and Chikako’s heart can’t help but be drawn to him. However, out of the blue, he says, “I’d like to make a business transaction with you.” *Source: MangaPlaza*
She suddenly got engaged to her handsome boss at work, and they started living together… But it's a fake engagement! What will happen to them? Shizuha is known at her company as a no-nonsense, mature woman who's very serious about her job, but she's actually socially awkward and has no romantic experience. Her boss, Inori Hatsukura, helps her as she's targeted by a stalker and proposes a contract to her: to live together and pretend to be engaged for three months until Inori moves to the US branch of the company. After much deliberation, Shizuha decides to accept. What is in store for the two of them? (Source: Coolmic) *Note: Simultaneously released in long-strip and traditional formats, with 24 episodes and 12 chapters respectively.*
I won't marry anyone but you. Caught between the overwhelming affection of the future duke and the obsession of a young genius wizard! —Don’t think you can escape from me. Countess Alitzia is completely absorbed in bookkeeping and has no interest in socializing. Although her family worries about her marriage prospects, she is secretly in a relationship with Miroswaph, an elite nobleman studying at a foreign university. However, despite being a noble, Alitzia lacks magical power and confidence in whether she is a good match for Miroswaph, who is admired by all the young noblewomen in the country. Amidst all this, during a ball celebrating Miroswaph's return from abroad, Alitzia is suddenly kidnapped by Kamil, a young genius wizard who crashes the event!
The easiest way to absorb as much magic as possible is to touch lips. One day, saintess powers awoke within Fatiah, an orphan. She was then adopted by a viscount who heard of her powers, but she lost her power almost immediately upon living there. Not only that, but Loretta, the daughter of the viscount, was instead able to use the saintess's power! Fatiah was now a former saintess and was kicked out of the viscount's house even though she had nowhere to go. That was when she was saved by the mysterious, handsome young man, Lionel. He's a former sorcerer who had to quit when he was cursed. Fatiah ended up living with him so she could learn how to use her magic. That's the beginning of the overly sweet life of the former saintess and the ex-sorcerer who have begun living together... _Source: MangaPlaza_
"I bought you." Theirs is a strategic marriage, but he's stealing her heart and body! Madoka marries Touma, the young CEO of Futafuji Trading Company, in order to save her father's company. The night after the party when they announced their engagement, Touma tells her that he plans on taking her to bed every night until she gets pregnant so that she can give birth to his heir. She tries to reject him, but he says, "Is that all your resolve is worth?" Agitated, Madoka makes up her mind. Yet, despite theirs being a loveless strategic marriage, Touma's hands are gentle when he touches her...
"If you look away, I'll kiss you." Her first love and the man she hasn't seen in seven years is the next CEO who's famous within the company! Maiko reunites with her childhood friend Kyoichi, the son of the CEO of the major cosmetics company she had gotten her dream job in. Kyo was Maiko's first love, but seven years ago, he left to go overseas and they had been out of contact ever since then. Maiko was hurt, thinking that her love was unrequited, but after they reunite, Kyo acts just like her boyfriend! He's a possessive sweet-talker with kisses that enthrall her. What is Maiko to do?