Harume Nihei was compared to a rolly polly by her crush, Maki, when she mustered up the courage to confess to him back in preschool. Ten years later, she still hasn't gotten over him. This time around, she's been doing her best to get Maki to confess to her instead. But with him being the biggest airhead of 'em all, it simply won't be an easy task! An adorable tale of two childhood friends secretly (?) in love with one another, and their absolutely ridiculous adventures fraught with misunderstandings. (Source: MangaPlaza) *Note: Originally a three-chapter short-story published in Hana to Yume ending 2024-02-05, serialization was extended on Manga Park starting 2025-06-08.*

Rio is a completely average high school second-year, while her best friend Katsuki is pretty enough to turn everyone's heads. Sometimes Rio feels like she's just there to make Katsuki's beauty stand out better... or even worse, that she's invisible to the whole world. Discouraged as she is, Rio was holding onto a faint hope of love with Haruta, the only person at school who ever seems to notice her. When she realizes one day that he has a crush on Katsuki rather than her, she's so upset that she flees the classroom, wishing she could finally just disappear for real. But, while she's nursing her hurt feelings, someone comes and finds her; it's none other than "the reaper," aka Echizenya, the gloomy guy who's always hiding away in the corner creeping out their classmates. Enjoy this adorable will-they-won't-they romance between the "plain best friend" and the secret hottie undercover as the class weirdo! (Source: Manga Plaza)

Time for Plan B. Upon facing the reality that photography won't put food on her table, Tasaka Miki, a feisty, young college student, resigns herself to life as a junior high school art teacher, assuming she can clear the training. Adapting to this strange, new world is no small task, but something else troubles Miki... Where exactly has she seen her sly-eyed student Takase Masaki before...? Just as curiosity got the cat, Miki's inquisitive mind swings open the door to shocking discoveries of secret lives and unknown motives, all of which threaten her very future! Maybe it's time for Plan C! (Source: DMG)

"Ruzena Rezek, you're fired!" "Everyone was just being considerate of you. You're a witch who can't use magic, and you can't even compound medicine!" When the head of the apothecary workshop suddenly fires her, Ruzena not only loses her job but the place she was living, too! Then, by coincidence, she meets a noble named Eric, who wastes no time asking for her services. "Ruzena, your knowledge of herbs is amazing! I've established the Royal Research Institute. Won't you come work for me?" Having never been complimented before, Ruzena can't believe her ears. She agrees on the spot, but working for Eric isn't just about apothecary work...? A class gap love story between a witch who can't use magic and an eccentric noble who dotes on her! (Source: MangaPlaza)

Everyone's afraid of Koguma—the biggest, most intimidating guy at school. So when Shinobu accidentally spills milk on his bag, you can bet she's pretty scared about what's going to happen next. It turns out that the bag contains an antique kimono, of all things. It belongs to Koguma's grandmother, who runs a kimono shop. To make up for ruining the outfit, Shinobu's going to have to start modeling kimonos as part of grandma's big plan to market her products to younger customers. Big, scary Koguma's into kimonos? Turns out there's a lot no one knew about this tall, quiet boy, and now Shinobu's out to change that. But in doing so, will she also end up with a new boyfriend? (Source: CMX)

On her 20th birthday, her chastity and her life were left in pieces by her husband, and everything came to an end… or so she thought. In the blink of an eye, Elizabeth is unscathed, back to the moment just before she married?! And now her childhood friend who has become the Archduke is suddenly very passionate about her?! *Source: MangaPlaza*

Rokuro is a company man who excels at his job. Currently dating his boss's daughter, he seems to have a bright, stable future ahead of him. However, in reality, his heart's been closed off ever since his college relationship fell apart because of one mistake. As his mind is plagued with worry, wondering if he'll let his past relationship control his entire life, he spots Rui, his ex from across the street one day. Against his better judgment, Rokuro begins walking by that street daily, just to get a glance at his past lover. A bitter love story of two men, and the anguish and torment they experience over their once-lost relationship. [Official English on Mangaplaza](https://mangaplaza.com/title/0303002140/)

Death by euthanasia if she doesn't find a man to buy her freedom by the age of 24!? A dramatic love story about a high-class courtesan in modern times! [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/139052)

Tsutsumi works in an office as a clerk, but she's had a hard time working under the newest addition to their team with a mean streak for strict work ethics who came in from the sales department- Takasugi! However, it's not exactly the hard time anyone would have expected. After catching a moment of unexpected kindness from him, Tsutsumi can't do anything other than stiffen up and blush!! (Source: MangaPlaza)

The notorious 'Scorpion of the Sea', the pirate Red, is now causing an uproar across the entire country. At a banquet held to encourage the fleet sent to subdue him, the Scorpion of the Sea suddenly appears. What will the task force do when the pirate kidnaps the two 'Jeweled Princesses'…!? A grand maritime adventure set in the Age of Exploration begins! In addition to the title story, this collection also includes the near-future sci-fi tale 'Red Crowd', which depicts humanity heading toward destruction in the nuclear age.

It’s the year 2007, and Masaya’s out in the woods with his friends when they bump into a mysterious boy(?) named Yuuki. His brains and brawn are both unparalleled, but he’s pretty innocent in the ways of the world. Masaya’s heart keeps beating faster whenever their paths cross… enjoy the sweeping, futuristic romance of Sleeping Next To You, but don’t miss out on the other three exciting romances collected in this volume! (Source: DMG)

Today, I found out my friend is having an affair with a married man. Then, I discovered my own husband is cheating on me. I've always looked down on people like that, convinced I'd never become one of them. But recently... I've met someone who makes my heart race. Is this love? A dramatic love story tangled in betrayal, temptation, and an overwhelming storm of desire. (Source: Manga Plaza)