Hayato Kobayashi dreams of his high school days, of the soft wind blowing by and the light streaming in through the window onto the beautiful Ritsu Onishi, and of his dazzling smile. Ritsu would sit in the empty library, surrounded by an air of still beauty. One day, as Hayato's eyes are drawn to Ritsu's soft silhouette under the bright sunlight, Hayato's body moves on its own and places a kiss on Ritsu's lips. Since that day, the two became something more than friends, but not yet boyfriends. The two boys live every day like they're walking on clouds through their vague relationship. It was far too late when Hayato finally realized he was in love. Now as an adult, the two had drifted apart after entering different universities and entering the job market. But who knew that Hayato would one day see that beautiful man of his dreams again...? (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Born into a family well-versed in Chinese medicine, Han Fei woke up one day and found herself transmigrated into another body, unable to even bend down and see her toes! And then she found out that she was headed for an arranged marriage with the prince in the wheelchair. People made fun of their handicaps. The fatty and the cripple, the ideal couple? But for the sake of his handsome face, Han Fei swore that she's going to lose weight! And have herself a grand wedding! (Source: Kuaikan, translated) *Note: Includes three extras chapters.*

**HE’LL PROTECT HER SECRETS BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY…** The Dungeon City is a wicked place filled with crime, debauchery, and death. Its one shining light is Arwin, the beautiful Crimson Princess Knight. She and her brave party of adventurers descend into the dungeon at the city’s center, seeking a legendary treasure with the power to rebuild the princess’s fallen kingdom. Many yearn to be by her side, but that spot is already taken by Matthew, a man despised by all in town as a cowardly weakling. Everyone thinks he is scum who just spends her hard-earned money on booze, women, and gambling. No one in the city—not even the princess knight— knows what Matthew is truly capable of. *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

**ONE BOY’S QUEST TO PROVE HIMSELF** Almark, the son of a mercenary, has known nothing but conflict in the war-torn North. Despite being told that he has an affinity for magic, he chose to hone his combat skills on the battlefield as a child soldier. But his father wishes for him to become a mage in the peaceful southlands, so Almark travels to the Norkh Institute for Magic where he quickly discovers that life in the South is unlike anything he’s ever seen. For one, Southerners view the Northerners as barbarians, a prejudice that may be as insurmountable as the rift between nobles and commoners. While hiding his mercenary lineage and getting help from his new friends, Almark takes his first steps toward becoming a full-fledged mage! *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

Akira Tennou—an unremarkable thirty-five-year-old janitor—has got a lot to complain about. He was hit by a truck, unintentionally dragged into a hero-summoning spell, and now he's stuck in some random gloomy forest in a parallel world. And he's probably afflicted by a dark curse now, if his sister's beloved fantasy manga are to be believed. The ominous shadows everywhere don't give him much hope for his new life, especially when they're also attached to the giant wolf that just snuck up behind him… But while this world does come with a curse, it also comes with something awesome: magic. Akira's got the power to purify, and he's gonna use it to free the creatures of the forest! Trying to fi gure out how magic works without a teacher isn't going to be easy, but he's not gonna let some stupid curse get between him and a bunch of cute animals! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Compilation edition of four Rokuda's One-shots published between 1992 and 1995 about the relationship between man and sky. The stories are collected in the following order: 1. **Return of the Heroes** \[ 勇者達の帰還 \]; *Young Sunday Shinjinoo* (02 October 1992) 2. **The plaything of the orphans** \[ 孤児達の玩具 \]; *Monthly Big Gold* #1 (17 December 1992) 3. **Seven Days** \[ セブンデイズ \]; *Weekly Shounen Sunday* #35-36 (August 1993) 4. **Friend** \[ フレンド \]; *BIG COMIC* (25 January 1995) Note: Like many other Rokuda titles the stories featured here were later republished in a full color edition.

This is the story of the time I went over to a friend's house. The moment I stepped through the front door, I was buzzing with excitement. Because, for some reason, my friend’s entire family had their faces turned away from me... A special one-shot about a family that refuses to show their faces for some reason! (Source: MANGA Plus)

Kei isn't any ordinary woman: with a touch, she can see inside a person, to the things they've done and will do. This unique ability has lead her to work, in isolation, for a secret government agency. Unable to take the trauma anymore, she escapes. She will need to learn how to live among normal people without being touched, to appreciate the good parts in life even as she can see the ugliness within. And throughout it all, stay off the radar of the agency that wants her back... The series was discontinued at 2 volumes, but each volume tells a standalone story arc.

Laid off from work, Yazumi Kouta, wanders into the grounds of a temple where he encounters Yuyu, a small boy who declares to be a god. Scoffing at Yuyu's claim, Kouta leaves, but strange things start to occur around him, making him question his stubborn belief that no gods exist...

A 41-year-old teacher and a 14-year-old middle schooler. What would happen if his student, young enough to be his daughter, were possessed by his deceased wife...? (Source: Coolmic) *Note: Simultaneously released in long-strip and traditional formats, with 12 episodes and 4 chapters respectively.*

"Squid Game" is famous for having been inspired by Japanese manga such as Battle Royale, Liar's Game, and controversially As the Gods Will. Now comes a live game competition to the death from world-famous video streamer “Cyper,” who purchases the city of Tokyo for the competition's venue. High school student Kaname Amamiya enters the games to win money to save his sick sister, but amongst hundreds of strangers he struggles to stay alive in the wild metropolis. (Source: Anime News Network)