**Part One:** "Recycled Brain" delves into a world where humanity has unlocked the ability to create custom life forms, including Pegasus or Dragon. The story follows Hayate Yamano, a guide in a unique "theme park" where visitors can interact with fantastical creatures. However, the idyllic setting is shattered when a group of cultists launches a surprise attack, sparking a conflict that threatens civilization itself. As tensions rise and hidden truths come to light, Hayate finds himself at the forefront of a moral and existential crisis. As civilization teeters on the brink of chaos, Hayate and his friend, Vine, must grapple with profound ethical questions and make decisions that will shape the course of humanity's future. "Recycled Brain" expertly blends cutting-edge scientific concepts with thrilling narrative twists, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of the boundaries between science, ethics, and human nature. "Recycled Brain" is a must-read for fans of science fiction and speculative thrillers, offering an unforgettable journey into a world where the line between reality and imagination is blurred. Be prepared to be immersed in a riveting tale of adventure, discovery, and the power of choice.

Cover illustration: Shima Mashima 1. **TKG** \[Ichiru Harunire\] 2. **Wakame no Missoshiru** (ワカメのみそ汁) \[Tamami Yumino\] 3. **Cup Ramen** (カップラーメン) \[Itsuki Neiro\] 4. **Hotate Sushi** (ほたて寿司) \[Reiji\] 5. **Sports Drink** (スポーツドリンク) \[Konae\] 6. **Shandy Gaff** (シャンディガフ) \[Emu Mogu\] 7. **Fruit Vinegar** (フルーツビネガー) \[Haruhi Kasuga\] 8. **Smoothie** (スムージー) \[Moriyo\] 9. **French Toast** (フレンチトースト) \[Azusa Matsumoto\] 10. **Dry Mango Iri Yogurt** (ドライマンゴー入りヨーグルト) \[U ka\] 11. **Momokan Jelly** (桃缶ゼリー) \[Hisa\] 12. **Parfait** (パフェ) \[Sharon Shitomi\] 13. **Potechi de Potesalad** (ポテチでポテサラ) \[Hanao\] 14. **Kaki no Tane no Pizza** (柿の種のピザ) \[Mitsuho Uta\] 15. **Senbei Chahan** (せんべいチャーハン) \[Hasui\] 16. **Mugen Piman** (無限ピーマン) \[Eri Toonone\] 17. **Tappuri Yasai to Shake no Range Mushi** (たっぷり野菜と鮭のレンジ蒸し) \[Kevin Tobidase\] 18. **Yasai Soup** (野菜スープ) \[Mai\] 19. **Tomato Juice Ramen** (トマトジュースラーメン) \[Shiru\] 20. **okara Powder Tonkatsu** (おからパウダートンカツ) \[Niku\] 21. **Tounyuu Carbonara** (豆乳カルボナーラ) \[Yoshimoto\] 22. **Tounyuu Caprese** (豆腐カプレーゼ) \[Kuroda\] 23. **Moyashi Meat Sauce** (もやしミートソース) \[Ako Kaneko\] 24. **Takikomi Gohan** (炊き込み御飯) \[You Misaki\]

*“Where are you looking, Onee-san♡?”* A first-person perspective shota anthology. You and a love interest. • Start (4 chapters) • Daily Life (4 chapters) • Event (4 chapters) • Mistake (4 chapters) • Growing up (4 chapters) • 5 years later (4 chapters) Cover illustration: Tsubata Nozaki

Christina, daughter of the marquis’s second wife and member of the family that owns the greatest trading company in the kingdom, is framed and exiled by her jealous older brother, who envies her business talent. Planning to take a relaxed journey after her exile, she unexpectedly acquires a special skill: the ability to read a magical catalog—“Shirley’s Grimoire”—that allows her to order goods from another world!! Noticing how rare and valuable these imported items are, Christina decides to use the power of the grimoire to become the greatest merchant in the kingdom—on her own terms! Winner of the 15th Fantasy Novel Award – “Unique Isekai Life Prize,” this is the much-anticipated comic adaptation of a rising-merchant fantasy starring a determined noble lady! (Sana Scans) https://www.cmoa.jp/title/341565/

Yuka-centered anthology. 1. *Untitled* (Chado) The Yama thinks that giving an animal companion to Yuuka to care for will help to mellow her out. But will that work? 2. *Flowers and Humans and Youkai and?* (Bococho) What should we expect when the Hakurei miko and the youkai of flowers stand face to face? 3. *Untitled* (cercis) Yuuka comes out with some very un-Yuuka-like attitudes, which (in a Yuuka-like manner) freaks the hell out of everybody. 4. *The Declaration of Yuuka's Blooming* (Toto Nemigi) A story about the day the mighty Yuuka finally discovered her true power. 5. *Beauties of Nature* (Chihiro) Sanae gets to meet Yuuka in what ends as a messy (and kind of confusing) situation. 6. *During the Time of Selection* (Takitarou) A story about sunflowers. 7. *Drink till Drunk in the Scent of the Party* (Emu/nyagakiya) When Yuuka has too much to drink at a party, Reimu gets to see a totally different face of her. Not everyone is happy with this. 8. *Of the Umbrella and the Two* (Imogawa Haruko) Reimu one day happens to find the flower youkai in quite an unexpected state. 9. *flower master.* (Mokku) What possibly could go wrong for someone entering Yuuka?s field? 10. *Dreaming Maiden* (Ugatsu Matsuki) The usual Asatsuki Dou fare, which means beauty, sadness and violence.

*“Onii-chan, do you want a bite too?”* A first-person perspective imouto anthology. You and a little sister. Cover illustration: Yuuichi Kinugasa

A man named Tachibana comes to fortune teller Nobara, wanting her to tell his fortune about his cheating wife. Nobara uses her fortune-telling skills to uncover the timing of the wife's trysts and the identity of the other man, but...? (Source: Shogakukan, translated)