A Demon Lord has arisen, and the world awaits a hero. In a peaceful village, two young boys—Foyle Austin and his best friend Yu—have long dreamed about being heroes, but the legends say there can only be one. Their paths forward seem decided when the goddess declares Foyle a “Hero,” while leaving Yu’s destiny unclear. But Foyle has a secret only he knows. The role given to him by the goddess is actually “Fake Hero.” Far from being destined to overthrow the Demon Lord, defeat awaits him at the true hero’s hand, and Foyle has a good idea who that will be. When Foyle expels Yu from his party, he cements his role as the true hero’s adversary. His powers begin to fade as his friend grows ever stronger. Foyle clearly won’t be the one to save the world, but after an encounter with a mysterious elf in need of help, he sets out to prove that even the villain can be a hero to someone.

The story of a young owner of a long-standing small eatery and a puppy-like laborer. Kota attaches himself like a puppy to Makoto, who has been like a fatherly figure to him. Even after they have grown up, he still smiles and proclaims proudly that Makoto's food tastes just like a mother's does! The two get along as well as a family, but one day, a customer arrives who is a thorn in Kota's side. The two appear friendly and Makoto shows expressions that Kota has never seen him make, and he acts differently than normal. Kota is plagued with dislike and worry that he can't shake off.

Let me see your crying face again. When our eyes meet, tears start to flow. Nozomi has this troublesome condition, and unfortunately, Matsuzaki, a standout in his class, finds out about it. His days of quietly avoiding contact with others suddenly change, as he desperately tries to dodge Matsuzaki, who approaches him in an attempt to make him cry. What is the true nature of this emotion that should only be a nuisance, but which is gradually building up inside him?

Short stories taking a critical and sarcastic view of the modern Japanese society.

Official anthology of the popular yuri manga Citrus. A collection of 17 oneshots. Story 1 : be careful not to play games to much (Eku Takeshima) Story 2: ear-nimal pandemic (Neji) Story 3: the things i want to watch with you (Kayako) Story 4: taboo (Kiyoko Iwami) Story 5: if (Aoto Hibiki) Story 6 : hair arrange (kurakawa) Story 7 : imaginery wedding (Naoko Kodama) Story 8: sweet time (Haruka Kiriyama) Story 9 : Hydrangea’s floriography (Yuuki Goto) Story 10 : love scream (Ameno) Story 11: blast (Miyami Oomiya) Story 12: M.I.B. Mei in black (kurauko) Story 13 : two sisters (Mako Takahashi) Story 14 dead or love (kino kiyuki) Story 15: Hathews (yuki yukio) Story 16 : have a bite (fujieda) Story 17 : wait for sleep… (yayoi osawa)

When seasoned actor Mamoru "Mama-chan" Maeda first stepped onto the set of his new crime drama, Dark Panther, he thought the only part he would have to play was that of experienced detective Inspector Kinoda. However, his rather persistent co-star, Christopher Shirasu, has other ideas. Shirasu is an avid follower of fan culture, spending hours scrolling through his social media tags, looking at art created by his fans, and obsessing over reading fanfiction. After spending so much time engaging with the desires of the drama's most enthusiastic demographic, Shirasu has become rather strict with Maeda about his expectations—he needs to give fans what they want. Ensuring that the two toe the perfect line between close friendship and homosexual romance, Shirasu is determined to make sure that the hashtag "#shiramama" will continue to trend—regardless of any "ship wars."

Cover Illustration: Fukahire (フカヒレ) 1. **Sekkyokuteki Datta Hazu no Joshi** (積極的だったはずの女子, A Girl Who Was Supposed To Be On The Attack) \[Sekizui Hikinuki no Kei\] 2. **Ie ni Kaeru to Ii Koto Shite Kureru Joshi** (家に帰るとイイことしてくれる女子, A Girl That Will Do a Good Thing When I Comeback) \[dark\] 3. **Otto no Kaeri wo Matsu Niizuma Joshi** (夫の帰りを待つ新妻女子, The Newly Wed Wife Waiting for her Husband) \[Suzuki Toto (すずきとと)\] 4. **Ani Omoi na Joshi** (兄思いな女子, A Girl Who Thinks of Her Brother) \[Yuama\] 5. **Butsuriteki ni Mocchirikei Joshi** (物理的にもっちり系女子, A Chubby Girl) \[Suemitsu Dicca\] 6. **Jigen Shichatta Joshi** (自減しちゃった女子, Self-Destructing Girl) \[Mosco\] 7. **Genki Ippai Wanko-kei Joshi** (元気いっぱいわんこ系女子, Super Energetic Doggy Like Girl) \[Jako\] 8. **Afureru Bosei ni Shinchou ga Oitsuitenai Joshi** (あふれる母性に身長が追いついてない女子, A Girl Whose Height Can't Keep Up With Her Overflowing Motherhood) \[Mimishiki\] 9. **Machiwabiteiru Joshi** (待ちわびている女子) \[Mozu\] 10. **Jimi ni Sekkyokuteki na Joshi** (地味に積極的な女子, The Straight Forward and Assertive Girl) \[Kawamura Taku\] 11. **Suki na Chara no Kamigata ni Shitekita Joshi** (好きなキャラの髪型にしてきた女子, The Girl Who Copied the Hairstyle of the Character I Like) \[Atou Rie\] 12. **Aiaigasa wo Shitai Joshi** (相合傘をしたい女子, A Girl Who Wants to Share an Umbrella) \[Akatsuka Taishou\] 13. **Haitenai (?) Joshi** (はいてない(?)女子, The Girl Who Isn't(?) Wearing Any Shorts) \[Mokufuu\] 14. **Ie de wa Jersey Joshi** (家ではジャージ女子, At Home, She's a Jersey Girl) \[Odawara Hakone\] 15. **Kyori ga Chikai-kei Joshi to Nanimo Ienai-kei Joshi** (距離が近い系女子と何も言えない系女子, A Girl Who Gets too Close and a Girl Who Can't Say Anything Back) \[Morichika\] 16. **Muishiki Amaenbou Joshi** (無意識あまえんぼう女子, The Girl Who is Spoiled Without Realizing It) \[Ayakawa Riku\] 17. **Fukuyoka ga Tomaranai Joshi** (ふくよかが止まらない女子, The Chubby Girl Can’t Stop) \[Fujichika Koume\] 18. **Ichizu na Osananajimikei Joshi** (一途な幼馴染系女子, The Earnest Childhood Friend) \[Tachibana Omina\] 19. **Manjuu ga Kowai Joshi** (まんじゅうがこわい女子, The Girl Who is Scared of Manju) \[Holiday Yasumi\] 20. **Nakimushi na Joshi** (泣き虫な女子, The Girl Who Is A Crybaby) \[Story: Kasama Sanshirou, Art: Uesugi Hikaru\] 21. **Amaai Joshi** (あま～い女子, The Girl Who Is Very Sweet) \[Yamato Nadeshiko\] 22. **Omoinaoshichau Joshi** (思い直しちゃう女子) \[Yoshikawa Hideaki\] 23. **Tsuitsui Kaihou Shichau Tsundere Osananajimi Joshi** (ついつい介抱しちゃうツンデレ幼馴染女子, A Girl Who Is Unintentionally Dere While Taking Care of Me) \[Konno Kengo\] 24. **Aseru to Hayakuchi ni Nacchau-kei Joshi** (焦ると早口になっちゃう系女子, A Girl Who Talks Too Fast When Flustered) \[Fujisaki Hikari\] 25. **Funiritai Joshi** (ふにりたい女子, The Girl Who Wants To Rub Them) \[Dojou Mako (土壌マコ)\] 26. **Taberu no Daisuki Joshi** (食べるの大好き女子) \[Kusano Houki\] 27. **Tsundere Joshi** (ツンデレ女子, A Tsundere Girl) \[Kirihara Idumi\] 28. **Megane wo Kaketekita Kouhai no Joshi** (眼鏡をかけてきた後輩の女子) \[Shake O\] 29. **Oppub Joshi** (おっパブ女子, A Girl from the Hostess Bar) \[Matsuda Kouta\] 30. **Boku no Kanojo wa Cool Joshi** (僕の彼女はクール女子, My Girlfriend Is a Cool Beauty ) \[Deyuyama\] 31. **Oryouri Ganbaritai-kei Joshi** (お料理がんばりたい系女子, A Girl Who Wants to be Good at Cooking) \[Aiuchi Airu (愛内あいる)\] 32. **Kuchi no Warui Joshi** (口の悪い女子) \[Harenochiame\] 33. **Itsumo Cool na Joshi** (いつもクールな女子, A Story About Being Confessed by a Cool Girl.) \[Kurata Rine (倉田理音)\] 34. **Kyuukakukei Joshi** (嗅覚系女子, A Girl With a Strong Sense of Smell) \[Gufu (ぐふ)\] 35. **Issho ni Iru Toki no Joshi** (一緒にいるときの女子) \[Kurihara Sakura (栗原さくら)\] 36. **Nebusoku na Joshi** (寝不足な女子, A Girl With a Lack of Sleep) \[Nanateru\] 37. **Sewayaki Joshi** (世話焼き女子, A Helpful Girl) \[Ixy\] 38. **Chinmari-kei Joshi** (ちんまり系女子, A Compact Girl) \[Hanomido\] 39. **Honnou ni Makechaisou ni Naru Joshi** (本能に負けちゃいそうになる女子) \[Suzuho Hotaru (鈴穂ほたる)\] 40. **Shinchou wo Ki ni Shite Nekoze na Joshi** (身長を気にして猫背な女子) \[Mikage\] 41. **Kimagure Nyanko-kei Joshi** (気まぐれにゃんこ系女子) \[Hiroichi\] 42. **Suki na Mono ni wa "Kekkon Shitai" to Sugu Iu Joshi** (好きなものには「結婚したい」とすぐ言う女子) \[Sekizui Hikinuki no Kei\] 43. **Kanchigai Shichatta Joshi** (勘違いしちゃった女子) \[Mosco\]

Volume 1 (2003/3/20) Pinup illustrations: Sumeragi Natsuki, Terada Katsuya, Yasuhiko Yoshikazu 1. **Mujuuryoku no Niji** (無重力の虹) \[Terada Katsuya\] (寺田克也) 2. **Boku no Gundam Sansenki** (僕のガンダム参戦記) \[Kaida Yuji\] (開田裕治) 3. **Haman Kisekae Set** (ハマーン着せかえセット) \[Kitazume Hiroyuki\] (北爪宏幸) 4, 7, 11, 17. **Gundam-san** (ガンダムさん) \[Oowada Hideki\] (大和田秀樹) 5. **Moeru!! King of Heart: Kidou Butouden G Gundam** (燃える!!キング・オブ・ハート 機動武闘伝Gガンダム) \[Shimamoto Kazuhiko\] (島本和彦) 6. **Zeon Shoujo Monogatari** (ジオン少女物語) \[Kaishaku\] (介錯) 8. **Gokushiteki Kurorekishikou** (極私的黒歴史行) \[Yamamura Hajime\] (やまむらはじめ) 9. **GM no Otoko** (GMの男) \[Tokumitsu Yasuyuki\] (徳光康之) 10. **Kamille to Fa no Hinichijou Gekijou: The Origin** (カミーユとファの非日常劇場 ～じ・おりじん～) \[Satou Gen\] (さとうげん) 12. **Itsuka Kitto** (いつか きっと) \[Sumeragi Natsuki\] (皇なつき) 13. **Baka ga Ball de Yattekuru** (バカがボオルでやってくる) \[Hasegawa Yuichi\] (長谷川裕一) 14. **Toukon no MS-05** (闘魂のMS-05) \[Tokumitsu Yasuyuki\] 15. **Danmaku no Gogo: Bright no Yuuutsu** (弾幕の午後 ～ブライトの憂鬱～) \[Tony Takezaki\] (トニーたけざき) 16. **Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin Tokubetsu Bangai-hen** (機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN 特別番外編) \[Yasuhiko Yoshikazu\] (安彦良和) Volume 2 (2003/9/1) Pinup illustrations: Yasuhiko Yoshikazu, Yoshizaki Mine (吉崎観音), Tony Takezaki 1. **∀Gundam Ehon: Turn A Korokoro** (∀ガンダム絵本 たーんえーころころ) \[Yasuda Akira\] (安田 朗) 2. **Jaburo ni Baramaku** (ジャブローに散蒔く) \[Tony Takezaki\] 3. **Fight!** (Fight!) \[Asari Yoshitoo\] (あさりよしとお) 4. **Koisuru wo Toshigoro** (恋するお年頃) \[Houjou Akira\] (北条晶) 1 5. **Koisuru wo Toshigoro** (恋するお年頃) \[Houjou Akira\] (北条晶) 2 6. **Gundam-san** (ガンダムさん) \[Oowada Hideki\] 1 7. **Gundam-san** (ガンダムさん) \[Oowada Hideki\] 2 8. **Zeonist Shigan Jousoku Android Hamaru** (ジオニスト志願充足アンドロイド はまる) \[Tokumitsu Yasuyuki\] 9. **Axis no Haman-san** (アクシズのハマーンさん) \[Inoue Yukihiro\] (井上行広) 10. **Kamille no Fa Hinichijou Gekijou** (カミーユとファの非日常劇場) \[Satou Gen\] 11. **Gundam Hiwa: Uchuu Sentoukanshi** (ガンダム秘話 ～宇宙戦闘艦史～) \[Kondo Kazuhisa\] (近藤和久) 12. **Gokushiteki Kurorekishikou** (極私的黒歴史行) \[Yamamura Hajime\] 13. **Crossbone Gundam Gaiden** (クロスボーン・ガンダム外伝) \[Hasegawa Yuichi\] 14. **Big Clow** (BIG CLOW) \[Matsuda Miki\] (松田未来) 15. **Eikou no Kage ni Higeki Ari** (栄光の影に悲劇あり) \[Kaida Yuji\] 16. **Neko Zeon** (ネコジオン) \[Mochizuki Anko\] (餅月あんこ)

Kataribanashi-hen is an anthology, illustrated by several artists. The stories are fanfictions, submitted for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Awards.

When Crown Prince Vincent announces their engagement is over, Elizabeth faints. What will become of House la Montlivere? Of her entire family? At the prince’s side, the so-called heroine smirks. Elizabeth is doomed to a villainess’ fate… Only for the tables to turn when Vincent suddenly calls out the heroine for her misdeeds! Jump into the story of an ill-fated but handsome prince as he fights for his darling fiancée, deflecting every attempt to turn her into an evildoer by any means necessary! They’ll have their lovey-dovey happily ever after, even if it kills him! (Source: Cross Infinite World)