Contains four short stories.

This manga focuses on a different pair of characters and their relationship/romance each chapter. All of the characters are interrelated (most go to the same high school), and the manga comes back to the same pair every once in a while, so while it's episodic, it definitely keeps you reading. It kind of reminds me of "Girlfriend", except it's shoujo and there's not sex every chapter. This is very well written and I highly recommend it. [Druid from Hanashi]

"I never intend to let you go for the rest of my life." In a world where humans and ayakashi coexist, Sumire, whose parents were once killed by a fallen ayakashi, was passed around among her relatives, but her only dream was to become a shrine maiden. However, for some reason, her spiritual powers have diminished, and now she is treated as a failure and bullied by those around her, putting her dream in jeopardy. One day, Sumire takes care of a weakened ayakashi and makes a blood pact to share her spiritual powers with him to help him recover. He turns out to be a Karasu Tengu, a man of the highest rank and beauty! A classic Japanese Cinderella story begins, where sharing life and trust forge bonds! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Born as a low-ranking aristocrat’s daughter, Liliana’s life changed dramatically after she lost her parents to an illness. After a difficult life as a noble lady, Liliana finally decided to unleash her innate talent and became a blacksmith. Her goal was to fulfil her parents’ last wish—"I want you to live strong." A few years later, Liliana became a hard-working court blacksmith. Although she had given up her happiness as a woman, sincerely giving her best for a kind hero she loved was her own way of finding happiness. One day, she overheard a conversation between the hero and the princess; “If you keep treating her that nicely, won’t she get the wrong idea?" "That was never my intention… as if I would want such a disgusting, soot-covered, woman anywhere near me.” Liliana was shocked to learn that his gentle and sweet words were but lies to take advantage of her. Afterwards, the princess condemned Liliana, which resulted in the king exiling her. At a loss, Liliana had a fateful encounter in the city of adventurers, Raceton. After her pure feelings had been toyed with, the exiled female blacksmith found a new place. It is a story of her attaining true happiness with the help of dependable friends. Source: MU

Haruko manages a store that sells books and rents DVDs. Her fiance, who worked under her at the store, ends up running off with a young part-timer, and the stressful days just keep adding up. And that's when Tooru appears, looking to get a part-time job at her store. Although he's foolish and probably around half her age, she finds herself gradually falling for him...?

A collection of astrology-themed one-shots inspired by short stories from Yukari Ishii's 3-nen no Hoshi Uranai 2015-2017 series. Cover illustration: Tanikawa Fumiko Illustrations: Shimura Takako, Tanemura Arina 1. **Nagareboshi no Ochita Saki.** (流れ星の落ちた先。) by Yamada Daisy 2. **Hoshi no Youna, Yuki no Youna** (星のような、雪のような, Like the Stars, Like the Snow) by Tanikawa Fumiko 3. **Kowai Hito** (こわいひと) by Hisaka Mika 4. **Madou Hoshi no Yukusaki** (惑う星のゆく未来〈さき〉) by Amano Sakuya 5. **Will** by Umino Tsunami 6. **Tsuki wo Otte** (月を追って) by Chiya Toriko 7. **Sakana to Watashi no Spica** (魚と私のスピカ, Fish and My Spica) by Tanemura Arina 8. **Nandemonai Kinou no Hanashi** (なんでもない昨日の話, My Unexceptional Yesterday) by Itoi Nozo 9. **Iteza no Anata wa** (射手座のあなたは) by Uramoto Yuuko 10. **Himitsu** (秘密, Secret) by Shimura Takako 11. **Sennen no Kodoku** (千年の孤独, Millennium Loneliness) \[Fujiwara Kaoru 12. **Michishirube** (ミチシルベ, Guide) by Tendou Kirin

College orientation. A boy more beautiful than he has ever seen before, Sunakawa, has Murata falling in love at first sight. Living his everyday life as a straight man without giving it second thought turns on its head, with his sudden confession ending tragically in rejection. Undeterred, he sets his heart on becoming the “bottom” to his “top,” always doing his best and looking for opportunities to get closer day after day. Despite turning pale with anger and astonishment at Murata’s advances, before long Sunakawa becomes unable to ignore him…. A good looking top x average looking straight guy - an anything-goes (?) battle of love begins??!?

One day, Angelica, the daughter of a duke, is suddenly informed by her fiance, the crown prince, that he's calling off their engagement. Since the engagement was originally ordered by the king and was unavoidable, she's totally okay with the cancellation and welcomes it! But the one thing she doesn't like is that he's blaming her for the breakup. Just as she begins to take action to clear her name, a handsome prince from a neighboring country proposes to her! Even for someone with no romantic experience, spring has finally arrived...! But her naturally competitive nature and the rigid attitude she developed as a princess prevent her from saying "I love you" to him. Will you still love me even though I'm like this? Angelica's determination to prove her innocence eventually leads to a story of national salvation that puts the country's survival at stake... (Source: Dash X Comic, translated)

An anthology for the Hanshin Tigers' 80th anniversary. 1. **"Tora"** by Takahashi Rumiko 2. **"Tigers Rhapsody"** by Takai Kenichirou 3. **"Fujinami Toushu to Ore"** by Koji Joukura 4. **"Torafuusou: Boku to Kanojo to Tigers"** by Nakahara Yuu 5. **"Juuhan Deki! Bijitaa-hen Toratoratora no Maki"** by Matsuda Naoko 6. **"Hagiwara Akiko no 1997-nen"** by Sasou Akira 7. **"Abikyoukan! Yuru Fuwa Jigoku Hanshin Zoukan Tokubetsu-hen"** by Hori Nobuyuki 8. **"Akumu no 1992"** by Takahashi Tsutomu 9. **"Torako Ni Ai Tiger"** by Takahashi Noboru 10. **"Rokkouzan Himitsu no Kenkyuujo!!"** by Shiriagari Kotobuki 11. **"Fushi Tora"** by Tsunomaru 12. **"Tora-bou, Ai no Sakebi"** by Yamaaki Douton 13. **"Sairyou no Hi"** by Kikuni Masahiko 14. **"Nani ga Nandemo Hanshin Fan 2015"** by Oshikawa Untarou 15. **"Hanshin Hangi"** by Hayashida Q 16. **"Tora-kata Rakugo Enmoku Uwaba mi Taiji"** by Matsui Shinsuke 17. **"Pinch Hitter Torataro"** by Mizuguchi Naoki 18. **"Ashita wa Katsu!"** by Watanabe Yasuhiro 19. **"Honmamon"** by Nakayama Ramada 20. **"1992 Moratorium Kazuyuki"** by Samukawa Kazuyuki 21. **"Jitsuroku! Watashi wa Hanshin Koshien Kyuujou no o Hizamoto de Umareta."** by Kumichou