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-Arisa Date steps into the national spotlight as a professional mahjong player with a reputation already decided for her. She is seen as a face chosen for attention, someone placed there to be watched rather than believed. Every appearance is public. Every mistake travels farther than the work behind it. Illustrated by Ayato Sasakura, Vermilion Stella is a memoir about the private cost of being judged in public. It follows the strain of continuing when doubt surrounds you, the isolation of working while your failures are expected, and the quiet discipline required to return again and again while the world waits for confirmation that you do not belong. There is no sudden turning point, no speech or reinvention that changes everything at once. Instead, the story unfolds through time, as small results accumulate and perception begins to shift almost imperceptibly. At its heart, this is a story about living inside someone else's version of you and the long, patient work of becoming visible as you are. (Source: Mahjong Pros Publishing)
A surreal non-narrative one-shot with series of beautifully illustrated panels.
An exquisite surreal one-shot manga with avant-garde artwork.
Justin is the domineering, ruthless, and arrogant commander of the Order of the Knights whose very presence strikes fear in those around him. But he wasn't always like this—he actually used to be a college student in the real world who worked tirelessly to care for his 7 little brothers. Now, trapped in this light novel world, he must change his storyline, or he'll be destined to end in ruin due to his villainous deeds. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
*Note: Published at Comic Beam Fellows! Vol 1.*
One Friday evening, a large bouquet of beautiful white roses is delivered to Sarah just before the end of the workday. The card says they're from her secret admirer. Rumors spread rapidly through the company about who the sender could be. But Sarah is at a loss. She has absolutely no idea. But suddenly, raising her eyes, she notices her boss, Matt, staring at her. Could they be from him? Because he's the kind of secret admirer she could really get on board with! (Source: Renta!)
Yoshida earns a living solely through dubious part-time jobs. And the reason? He gets paid an exorbitant amount. For one such job, Yoshida's asked to live in a house with a history. As the story goes, the previous family of three who lived there committed a group suicide. What could have possibly sent the family over the edge? When Yoshida discovers the daughter's picture diary, inexplicable facts come to light... Follow Yoshida and his fellow forum denizens as they search for answers in these pulse-pounding tales. Just one question, will they solve the mystery first, or will you beat them to the punch? (Source: MangaPlaza)
Character based on Virtual Youtuber Saki Ouga Author's Twitter
