Our protagonist embarks on a journey from a humble mountain village, accompanied by two companions: a strategist and a groom. His goal is to transform the village into the strongest mountain stronghold. He arrives in a chaotic world where he inherits a dilapidated mountain fortress. In the face of this tumultuous and deadly environment, he faces a critical choice: Will he resort to robbing money, food, and women to become a carefree king of the mountain? Or will he pour his heart and soul into battling the heroes of the world, striving to earn a name that will echo throughout the universe? Is anyone truly born destined to be a king, duke, general, or minister? (Source: Webnovel)

For those who devote themselves to their careers, love sometimes has to take a back seat. Yet, it can strike when you least expect it, whether it's with a coworker or a kindred soul at the bar after hours. What will tomorrow bring? Whether it's romance, loss, regret, or just another day at the office, these are the stories of women who find love as they follow their dreams. 1) "Masking Lady" by Harukawa Haru 2) "The Women at a Certain Company" by Mikanuji 3) "Everyone's Missing Out" by irua 4) "Fish and Water" by Kanarashi 5) "Stopped Meter" by Seta Seta 6) "Waiting at the Blue Bells" by Kuwabara 7) "You did Well" by Saya Fuyume 8) "Head-to-ead Reunion! Flirty Battle" by Esu Esu 9) "Rainy Day-dream" by Tamamushi Oku 10) "Oblivious You" by Mizu Aso 11) "In My Studio-Apartment Palace" by Satsumaage 12) "Saccharine Beauty" by Suzuki Senpai 13) "I Want to Make my Workplace Senpai Moan!" by Kurukuruhime 14) "Hand-delivered Love Letter" by Yuki Yukiko (Source: Yen Press, edited)

A collection of short stories by various authors and artists, intended for a female audience (girls).

Lady Wisteria’s greatest wish is to be worthy of the man she loves, Lord Bright. But when Wisteria’s little sister, Rosalie, is selected to enter the Predawn Realm as its guardian, never to return, Bright begs Wisteria to take Rosalie’s place! After all, Wisteria is skilled with magic, and resistant to the sinister miasma that threatens the mortal world. Heartbroken, Wisteria enters the Predawn Realm, accompanied by the sacred sword, Sartis. More than twenty years later, a stranger with a familiar face appears, demanding the sword and challenging Wisteria. Who is he, and why does he resemble Lord Bright…? *Source: TOKYOPOP, Vol. 1*

In order to save the world, I'm forced to accept the male MC as my disciple! But why is he so different from when I met him in our previous lives? He's so innocent and shy now, like a little puppy. Well, since you're so loyal and obedient, I'll take you in as my disciple! Wait... You traitor! Stop pouncing on me! (Source: Bilibili Comics)

In Osaka, while helping with his dad's business and looking forward to seeing Hitomi again at the meeting planned on the riverbank, Ryuu gives his cousin some advice on maintaining male friendships and concealing romantic attachments. (from Biblo Eros)

From Tokyopop: To honor CLAMP's 15th anniversary, CLAMP no Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection features full-color pages, exclusive material, 6 pages of new, never-before-seen manga, and limited-edition collectible figures! Each volume is approximately 32 pages in total, most of which features art [some of which you would have seen before] concerning the series included in the volume and other information. There are approximately 6 pages in each volume that features a new short manga, that is otherwise unrelated. Volume 1 Cardcaptor Sakura Chess Pieces: Sakura Kinomoto, pawns x2 Volume 2 Cardcaptor Sakura Clover The One I Love Chess Pieces: Tomoyo Daidoji, Kimihiro Watanuki, pawn Volume 3 Tokyo Babylon Chess Pieces: Subaru Sumeragi, pawns x2 Volume 4 Magic Knight Rayearth Angelic Layer Chess Pieces: Misaki Suzuhara, Seishiro Sakurazuka, pawn Volume 5 Clamp School Detectives Duklyon: Clamp School Defenders Man of Many Faces Chess Pieces: Su, Nokoru Imonoyama, pawn Volume 6 RG Veda Chess Pieces: Hikaru Shidou, Ashura, pawn Volume 7 Chobits Wish Suki: A Like Story Chess Pieces: Chi, Akira Ijyuin, Mokona Modoki Volume 8 X Chess Pieces: Kaumi Shiro, pawns x2 Volume 9 X Miyuki-chan in Wonderland Shirahime-Syo: Snow Goddess Tales Chess Pieces: Fuma Mono, Miyuki-chan, pawn Volume 10 xxxHolic Legal Drug Chess Pieces: Fai, Yuko, Ichihara, pawn Volume 11 Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle The Legend of Chun Hyang Chess Pieces: Kohaku, Kurogane, pawn Volume 12 Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle Chess Pieces: Syaoran, pawns x2

Mabel’s been mocked her whole life for her nonexistent magical ability, but when she finally meets her true father, it’s the all-powerful archmage, Raquiel! Forced by an imperial pact to let her go long ago, he can now welcome her into his home, with his half-wolf butler, three nymph sisters, a fox halfling, and a kind disciple to watch over her. But dark secrets from his past threaten to catch up with them. Will his magic be enough to protect her? Could she even come into a power all her own? *Source: Tapas*

It's the social season, and 17 year old Emma heads to London, with her family's hope of finding a rich husband weighing heavily on her shoulders. One night, a mysterious man approaches her. A refined handsome face, curly black hair and deep blue eyes... Emma falls in love at first sight and shares with him her first kiss. 12 years later and now a widow, Emma visits the Earl of Greyston to discuss the marriage of her stepdaughter. It is the Earl's younger brother who is betrothed to her stepdaughter, but the Earl never shows himself. While staying there, Emma spots the man she kissed all those years ago in a portrait on the wall...! (Source: Harlequin)

Note Athlon was really looking forward to becoming an adventurer with his best friend (and crush) Miya. That is, until he drew Mapping—a rare skill with practically no purpose. In other words, it’s trash. This kicks off a vicious spiral for Note, who plummets further and further into the depths of self-loathing despair when Miya leaves him. He now spends his days drinking away his earnings, wondering how things might have been different if only he’d pulled a better skill… But little does he know his trash-tier skill is about to score him an invite to a top-tier adventuring party! Note’s now determined to find his way through life—and a dungeon!—in order to make something of himself. *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Locked between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man, the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and those of his partner, Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand in the way of his revenge. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

No matter how hard he thinks about it, Todoin Seiya cannot figure out why he doesn’t have a girlfriend in his 16 year lifespan. Physically attractive, naturally smart, athletic and, on top of that, comes from a wealthy and politically significant family. And it’s not like he hasn’t tried either; but every girl he asks out flat out rejects him. Seiya sets a goal for himself to get a girlfriend by the time high school ends and rejection isn’t going to stop him from trying again. But it sure is heartbreaking when you get rejected this many times without knowing why.