Elite businessmen Hosokawa and graduate student Takagi are both in love with cute little Gouda, who they used to go to school with! Gouda, however, is a little thick and only sees the two as good friends. One of them is his beloved childhood friend, and the other is his bosom buddy. But then, one day, Gouda falls in love... (Source: DMG)
Aliche and Orland's engagement contract stipulated that he could have no more than two lovers... Aliche is the heir to the Briator Marquisate, and is engaged to the third prince, Orland. Aliche is disgusted with Orland's philandering nature, so she arranges a meeting to discuss changing his behavior. However, the prince has some unbelievable words for Aliche! (Source: MangaPlaza)
A billionaire and the daughter of a housekeeper. How could our worlds be any more different? Eric was born into a rich family, and Sofia, the daughter of their housekeeper, loved him dearly. However, they haven't seen each other in fifteen years, ever since he was sent away to boarding school. Then Sofia unexpectedly appears for an interview at his real estate empire. Sofia is filled with beloved memories of the times they shared together. But will Eric, her first kiss, ever see her as more than a childhood friend? (Source: Harlequin, translated)
One pre-Christmas day, Julie gets run over by a car driven by Roy Fletcher, the president of a leading IT company. He, however, offers settlement money by saying, "My car never touched you. You decided to fall off your bike. Don't even think about suing me." Unconvinced of his action, Julie goes to return the money. Wearing a cynical smile on his handsome face, he replies, "Are you trying to increase the amount?" What kind of man is he! So thinking, Julie gets captivated by this attractive man...! (Source: Renta!)
Ten-year-old Mia lives with her aunt in the poor, secluded, so-called “Criminals’ Village” where the only way out is to be called by a dragon and carried off to a new life. One day, the unassuming Mia is chosen for this honor and whisked away on dragon-back to the royal palace, a dazzling world filled with witches, dragon-riding knights, and a centuries-long curse she must somehow find a way to lift. (Source: Kodansha USA)
Chihiro, twenty-five-old, is madly in love with her colleague, Nakaba. He's cool, clever and handsome. They go for a drink almost every day, so she knows that he likes her too. However, she can't ask him to go out with her, since part of her thinks she's happy the way they are. One day, her good friend tells her that she should tell Nakaba right away that she loves him, or else he'll be some other girl's boyfriend. Chihiro decides to tell him, but she's got a big project to handle in front of her... Can they become lovers? (Source: MangaPlaza)
What becomes of love when it starts as a facade…? (Source: POCKET COMICS)
Warning! This is a collection of seriously scary tales! A mysterious day in a certain town. The price of a promise. The desire to accelerate the progress of mankind. This collection of tales explores the strange possibilities of our reality. Warns against overambitious desires, and reminds us why horror opens our eyes to the wider world. It’s sure to send a chill down your spine! (Source: Shogakukan Asia) Included Stories: 1. **Seguchi-san** (セキグチさん, Mr. Sekiguchi by Isao Sakamoto) 2. **Luna-chan to Yubikiri** (ルナちゃんとユビキリ, A Pinky Promise with Luna by Rei Nanase) 3. **Kindan no Hyakumonogatari** (禁断の百物語, A Hundred Forbidden Stories by Eiko Komuro) 4. **Utsuro no Shoumen** (虚ろの正面, In The Face of Emptiness by Mayumi Yokoyama) 5. **Sakana no Namida** (魚の涙, Tears of Fish by Junko Nose) 6. **Jigoku no Bishounen** (地獄の美少年, The Handsome Young Man from Hell by Ryouko Mizoguchi) 7. **Shiroi Hako** (白い箱, The White Box by Kyuuko Morooka) 8. **Mushi ni Negai wo** (虫に願いを・・・, Wish Upon an Insect by Wakana Makihara) 9. **Sangeki no Yakata** (惨劇の館, The House of Tragedy by Kirara Himekawa)
If Kei only falls for the worst kinds of bad boys, how should she avoid her fate? By not falling in love, of course! After her latest ex-boyfriend breaks her heart by leaving her for his pregnant lover, Kei swears up and down that she’s never going to let herself go through that again. This time, she says, as she starts a purely physical relationship with her boss Sakuma, it’s going to be different – but can she really stop herself from falling in love with him? (Source: Manga Planet)
An odd, perfectly timed string of events brings together two lovelorn people: Miranda Easton and Gianni Fitzgerald. In a shared country cottage, these two strangers battle their inner emotions, while seeking solace in the arms of the other. Fate has brought about this chance meeting of these two emotionally battered individuals, but was it all just so it could end with them being nothing more than star-crossed lovers? (Source: Renta!)
The greatest rival of the Louvardis family, shipping magnate Aristedes Sarantos, appears at Selene Louvardis's father's funeral. Why does this man, who is feared far and wide for his heartless business acquisitions, seem to be grieving more than anyone? Selene's heart is in chaos, and the two meet again after the funeral for a weekend filled with tender passion. But when Selene is left to face the future with his child, will he decide to walk away? (Source: Renta!)
Miyu ties the knot after being urged to do so by her father. Kei, her husband and first love, is an heir to an old money conglomerate. She has looked up to him ever since she was little. It had always been a dream of Miyu's to get married...but Kei has yet to touch her. Heck, she doesn't even have his permission for them to live together. Six years have passed, and now Miyu has decided to get a divorce to put an end to her lonely days. But in the middle of asking for a divorce, Kei tells her that he can't hold back anymore, and he starts showering her with love?! Why did he keep his distance all these years, and why is he trying to show his love now? Kei's extremely clumsy attempts at showing his deep love for Miyu will have you swooning non-stop! (Source: MangaPlaza)
