Kumiko, aged 16, is the oldest of three children and the daughter of a mother who is something of a free spirit and a bit of a wild one. One day she comes home from school to find her mother making out with a man – and even worse, once her siblings come home she announces that she’s married him! All three kids are shocked by this development, but then things take a very dramatic turn when that same night their mother is killed in an accident. Kumiko decides to take over at this point – but their new stepfather wants to help, which is a problem as Kumiko hates him…
Marisa-centered anthology. 10. An Old Promise (Takishima Asaka) 11. Going Out (Aizawa) 12. Untitled (Chado) 14. Untitled (Sakuraba Yuuki) 15. A day of Malice (Tsuyadashi Shuuji) 22. WHERE IS SHE? (NEKI←T) 26. Electric Love (Ao)
At just six years old, Ametsu became a war orphan. He was soon purchased by Count Krabille and forced to serve as a living magic tool, bound by a contract that inflicts excruciating pain whenever he disobeys an order. Under this cruel arrangement, Ametsu endured a life of constant punishment, suffering unbearable pain whenever he failed to master magic. After a few years, Ametsu had become a mage powerful enough to hunt any monster. It was then that Count Krabille ordered him to assassinate Tilmi Rigurt, the eldest daughter of the Rigult Marquisate. Obeying his orders, Ametsu set out on his mission. However, when Tilmi witnessed the magic Ametsu used in his attempt to assassinate her, her reaction was entirely unexpected. “Your magic is amazing!!” she exclaimed, expressing genuine fascination with his abilities. And that very meeting would end up changing Ametsu’s entire life—
From Shogakukan: This dodgeball manga is officially recognized by the Japan Dodge Ball Association. Douji, who is very fond of playing dodgeball, and his team, the Fighters, strive to enter the national competition.