It’s Juliet Monad’s birthday, and she has only one wish—for the coldhearted Duke Lenox Carlyle to break up with her. When the infamously promiscuous duke refuses to let her go, Juliet takes matters into her own hands and leaves under the guise of illusion magic. Haunted by memories of a past life, Juliet is desperate for a way to escape a tragic fate. But the nature of magic isn’t always benevolent, and time isn’t on her side. Does Juliet have no choice but to rely on Duke Carlyle? (Source: Tapas)

A world between the past and the future. An airship that can only be seen by people whose hearts are hurting. A bookstore that soars between the clouds. Immerse yourself in a gorgeously illustrated art and story collection set in a magical world that includes steampunk zodiac girls, steampunk tarot card illustrations, and more! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Very nice short story by Kazurou Inoue-sensei about relations between strong and cool big brother and a girl-looking little brother.

Lin Tian, a college loser, lives in poverty. After he happened to help the weak who were bullied by local vulgar rich people, he accidentally acquired a system and lived a "painful" life of being forced to spend money. Since then, he has been forced to spend money every day and is always distressed that he cannot spend all his money. "Alas, there is still a hundred million left to spend, and I will be punished again. Hopefully they will go easy on me this time!" Lin Tian shook his head and looked depressed. "Damn, look at he, he began to show off again. Can't spend all your money? Just give it to us, and we will help you!" The inner voice of everyone... (Source: WebComics)

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.

Everyone knows the tale of a poor girl, abused by step-sisters and helped by her fairy godmother. Stella knows the story well, but she finds herself reincarnated as a wicked stepsister-the classic villainess role! Rather than playing along, Stella tries to befriend Cinderella instead! An unconventional, perhaps slightly more realistic take on a classic fairy tale. (Source: MangaPlaza)

Talented computer designer Dana bumped into her coolheaded and shrewd boss, Griffin, while she was carrying a large amount of alcohol. He believed the alcohol was actually hers, and seeing his mood, Dana quickly ran off. Both of them were left with bad first impressions, and each time they met, those impressions were only strengthened. But when Griffin learned about a particular secret, his impression of Dana completely changed, and her impression of him slowly began to change, as well. Maybe one can have a second chance at first impressions after all. (Source: Renta!)

A little bit of magic, a little bit of mystery, and a whole lot of comfort food. An aristocratic lady who can’t eat her own cooking, a young man set adrift in life, and a boy of mysterious origin: three people brought together by fate. Lisa’s greatest wish is to cook a delicious meal for her guests, but not only are her culinary skills questionable, her motivations lie elsewhere. Meanwhile, two ‘lost boys’ find their way to her estate, and gradually discover something they did not realise they were looking for. (Source: Shogakukan Asia)

She used to be a lazy, low-key otaku in her 30s—until one day, she woke up in an unfamiliar forest… and as a little girl! Thinking it must be a dream, she begins to explore, only to find herself caught up in a surprising new fantasy life. With cheat-level magic suddenly at her fingertips, she ends up rescuing a fluffy stoat-like creature and joining a totally overprotective party of adventurers. And just like that, the easygoing reincarnation fantasy of a curious little girl begins—armed with overwhelming magic and knowledge from her past life! *Source: Alpha Manga*

The hardworking daughter of a marquess, once overlooked, learns her true value through love. Sophia, the diligent daughter of a marquess, is engaged to the second prince, Delm. Both serve at the Royal Magic Research Institute, but as his fiancee, Sophia is forced to shoulder his work. When she invents a new form of magic, Delm steals her research and registers it under his own name. When she demands it back, he refuses and even accuses her of lying. Hailed as a genius, Delm basks in glory while Sophia is cast away. Stripped of her reputation, her laboratory, and her engagement, she returns home in despair. Then fate takes an unexpected turn as Sophia becomes engaged to Leo Santorina, the prime minister feared as the “Icewolf Chancellor.” Yet behind his cold title lies a kind, gentle man. Cherished and supported by him, Sophia begins to bloom, proving her brilliance while the man who betrayed her faces his downfall. *Source: MangaPlaza*

The manga centers on Yoshikage Muroii, a young vampire, raised by his father to be kind to others and to never suck blood from minors, and has lived by those principles his entire life. When he enters high school, he starts living by himself for the first time. Through a messaging service exclusive to vampires, Yoshikage gets to know someone named "Spider-san," and arranges a meeting with the person. While "Spider-san" presented as a male online, Yoshikage instead meets a girl of the same age as him. (Source: Anime News Network)

Three manga adaptations were released by Sega after the release of Valkyria Chronicles II in Japan. Valkyra Chronicles II: Our Only Days is a shojo variation of the manga. (Source: Wikimedia)