Akito Jinguji, a soldier in the Imperial Army who hunts down supernatural beings, is feared by the people as a ruthless warrior. He receives an order to hunt down a demon known as the "Leader of a Thousand Demons"—Arashika. Arashika possesses unparalleled beauty and immense power, causing chaos throughout the Imperial Capital, yet she also whimsically helps people, making her somehow endearing. Akito finds himself unconsciously drawn to Arashika, and begins to agonize over whether hunting this demon is the right thing to do. While wavering, Akito tries to fulfill his duty as a soldier. But the method to defeat the demon requires Akito's own life…!? A solitary soldier and a beautiful demon. The chase through the cherry blossom-filled Imperial Capital begins here! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Even though I’m just a commoner attending this prestigious magic academy, for some reason the school’s top prodigy is fixated on me. A man with such an esteemed noble pedigree and beautiful looks – really, someone like this shouldn’t be interested in me. That sort of couples’ sugary sweet, mushy talk… Please, I’m begging you! Start this sensual love affair with someone else!

At an all-boys school, ranking is everything! Suzuki, who is ranked second in the national surname rankings, cannot accept that his classmate Sato has surpassed him to take the top spot. So he decides to observe Sato to see if he is worthy of being ranked first... (Source: Hakusensha, translated)

*"I'm just scared...of falling into hell."* A certain roof-top amusement park on a certain department store. A stone monument by the mountain road. A 23 minutes, 45 seconds film. A guideline for cultivating plants. The corpse of a ghost. The sounds echoing through an elevator. As if peeking through a veil, the stories pile onto the next, evoking the most primal human fear...death. (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

King Kushihiko, the younger brother of the king, who was born with a disability affecting one side of his body, receives a gift from the empire at his inauguration as commander of the Royal Guard. It is Arame, a female slave wearing a bear mask. She was a fearsome criminal who led a rebel army in the empire. Unwillingly becoming her guardian, Kushihiko finds himself living a strange life with her, unaware that this encounter marks the beginning of the king's death and a tumultuous conspiracy. In the chaotic, dawning kingdom, the jesters dance. Like a tragedy. Like a comedy. A spectacular court drama revolving around the throne!