Stories about the good space between lovers and friends... 1-2. **Ii Kankei de Komatteru** (So Convenient, It’s a Problem): Toba and Togo work together, eat together, and have sex together. They're not in love per se, but they have a working relationship, and a relationship that's working. What is there to complain about? 3-4. **Fuyu no Shita/Hoshi no Shita** (Under Winter/Under the Stars) Hisashi comes from the neighborhood's outcast family, the Kazukis, and is ostracized by the other kids in class. But that means nothing to Taichi who just sees a classmate he desperately wants to become friends with. Hisashi is all he can see and Hisashi is all he can think about... 5. **Kirakira Dou Deshou** (How About It Being Sparkly?) Hirai is the new hire that chases after Mr. Hashimoto, his boss. He's like a puppy thirsting for praise from his boss. Will he ever receive the attention he so desires? A responsible salaryman enjoys the unconventional attitude of a new intern. 6-7. **Sasou Toshokan/Kou Toshokan** (The Library of Seduction/The Loving Library) Chihiro Sakiya is a librarian at an all-boys school. Seiho Toda is a student in the library committee. Chihiro pretends not to notice, but when they're alone in the library together, it's nearly impossible to deny it: Toda's longing gaze for him. 8. **Omokage** (Facial Silhouette) 9. **Hanabi** (Fireworks) (Source: Futekiya!)

NEW GAME! anthology by various mangaka.

In a world where crests decide one’s fate, Prince Heale is born with Cave King—a crest just as worthless as he is. Deemed a disgrace to his family, he’s exiled to a barren, deserted island with not a plant nor soul in sight. Alone, miserable, but determined to survive, he reaches for a pickaxe to expand the cave he intends to make his new home—and discovers the true power of his crest! It turns out Cave King makes cavern mining as easy as breathing. And as Heale digs deeper into the island, he discovers one otherworldly mineral after another. Who’s worthless now? But valuable ore isn’t the only thing Heale finds on his mining adventures. He soon befriends slimes and saves goblins that wash ashore. And together as one big family, they’ll work to overcome any challenge on the road to developing the island into their own little paradise. *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

A fledgling adventurer is depressed from his most recent, seventy fifth, failure to capture the third floor of the dungeon under Labyrinth City. In his unwariness, he is ambushed by a certain someone, and suddenly his life begins actually progressing again. From a life of bland rain to a life of colorful acquaintances he goes. Source: NU

Reunited with a childhood friend after five years, I was in my first year of high school, yet you stood before me, a teacher.... Kato is a young man with a peculiar condition that causes him to age three years for every year of real time. Orihara watches over him as both a friend and a student. This is the tale of the unusual life of these two former classmates. (Source: MangaPlaza)

Kazuma Waku, who killed the man who drove his sister Yuri to suicide, has been released from prison after serving seven years. Even after all this time, the moment when he killed a man still haunts his mind. He also remembers the sight of the man's daughter, who witnessed the whole thing. Tormented by overwhelming guilt, Kazuma decides that he will atone for his crime with his own death. Kazuma and his mother, who came to pick him up at the prison, head for Yuri's grave, where they see a familiar-looking girl... This is the start of a suspenseful human drama, depicting the strange fate between a murderer and his victim's daughter. (Source: Heros Web, translated)

Under the wing of the Hawk Party there is a certain research institute filled with those who pursue research that may or may not actually be useful!

From Hato Moa, the maker of Hatoful Boyfriend, an official spin-off manga! The button quail who led a life of depravity after failing his college entrance exams, Kazuaki Nanaki. He thought that his halfhearted days could go on forever, however... This manga contains short 4-koma comics about the birdstyle of a button quail. (Source: Amazon)

A short story about Hatohouse kids going to the onsen.

A collection of oneshots about monster girls, wives and more! Volume 1: 1. **Heart-wringing Yamanba-sensei** by HATTORI Mitsuru 2. **The Youth of Haruse, The Dullahan** by Rishin 3. **An Odd Pair for Life** by Amatou 4. **Our Mascot Cat** by gum 5. **Rise up! Mandragora-senpai!** by Yugo 6. **A Human, a Tiger, and a Wizard** by TAKAHO Tadachika 7. **I'm Dating a Vampire** by KAGA Mitsuki 8. **A Life in the Shadow** by solopipB Volume 2: 1. **Wankomplex** by Mintarou 2. **Living with a Fox** by Amatou 3. **My Sluggish Wife Leannán-san** by NISHIZONO Fumiko 4. **The Dullahan Haruse and Her Friends** by Rishin 5. **Legend of the Ogres** by HIYAMA Daisuke *The series Peter Grill to Kenja no Jikan was based off of this oneshot.* 6. **Good Luck, Shitori-chan!** by TAKAHO Tadachika 7. **Soul-Sucking Demon** by Rage 8. **The Yearning of the Forgotten Bones** by solopipB

Konata and her friends continue on with their school life adventures in this anthology comic series.

The asexual Ikki is going out with Karakita, his senior from work. But while Ikki is happy to just spend time with Karakida, whom he loves dearly, he also feels anguish at not being able to fully satisfy his partner's desires...? A boys' love story depicting the highs and lows, and the varying seasons of men's life. (Source: Hero's, translated) *Note: Originally self-published on Pixiv, the manga was then compiled by Libre for commercial release on October 19, 2019. A Director's Cut edition was published by Hero's on January 29, 2024.*