A decade ago, Ayako took in her orphaned niece, Miu, as her own. They now share a close mother-daughter bond, but being a young single mom hasn’t been easy for Ayako. Good thing Miu’s childhood friend Takumi has been there for the family every step of the way. After all these years, he’s grown into a kind, handsome young man—just the kind of guy Ayako would like to see Miu date. In fact, when Takumi asks to speak with Ayako privately one day, she can’t wait to give the young couple her blessing. But little does she know it’s not Miu that Takumi has fallen for... It’s her! How will Ayako handle the romantic feelings of the boy who’s meant so much to her family? And what will it all mean for her relationship with her daughter? (Source: J-Novel Club)

First-year highschool student Momota Kaoru just saved a beautiful highschool girl, Orihara Hime, from a train molester. One thing leads to another, and they end up going on a date! They have a lot in common: they both love video games, they both jam to their favorite songs on mixtapes, they were even both born in the Year of the Snake. Except... Orihara's first game console used cartridges... and her old mixtapes are all on MiniDisc... and, oh, her birthday is actually 12 years before Momota's! When her secret comes out, she thinks it must all be over... but will Momota really let something like a little age gap get in the way of his love for Orihara? Find out if love really can transcend generations in this sugar-sweet romantic comedy! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh might find it hard to make friends, but that doesn't mean she's lacking in admirers! This rockin' anthology features a lineup of all-star guest authors ready to take the stage for the ultimate Bocchi the Rock! tribute concert! With a set list featuring hits such as “What If Bocchi Was Totally Ripped?,” “Kessoku Band Tours in Another World,” and “Hitori Gotoh vs the Police,” you'll discover new sides to your favorite characters you never even dreamed of! (Source: Yen Press) **Volume 1 (2022/10/27)** #Cover illustration: Chiba Sadoru #Illustrations: Matsuda Hikari, Uzaki Uso, Instant, Hoshi, Souma Hajime, HOJI, Iwawa 1. Bocchi the Rock!? (ぼっち・ざ・錠〈ロック〉!?) \[Yuichi (ゆいち)\] 2. Futari-chan no Okaimono Daisakusen! (ふたりちゃんのお買い物大作戦!) \[Takeo Kyuujuu (タケオキュージュウ)\] 3. Arigatou Guitar to Kinniku (ありがとうギターと筋肉) \[Shirou Urayama\] 4. Bocchi-chan no Otoshimono (ぼっちちゃんの落とし物) \[Totsuno Takahide\] 5. Bocchi-chan vs. Shokushitsu (ぼっちちゃん VS 職質) \[Uraya Nagi\] 6. Bocchi the Rally! (ぼっち・ざ・らりー!) \[Uchino Maiko\] 7. Toaru Classmate ga Mita Kessoku Band (とあるクラスメイトが見た結束バンド) \[Cornflake (コーンフレーcu)\] 8. Kessoku Band to Fushigi na Ehon (結束バンドと不思議な絵本) \[Fuku Kitsune\] 9. Go to the Burger Shop (GO TO BURGER SHOP) \[kashmir\] 10. Hajimete no Gakki (はじめてのがっき) \[Higasa Nozomi\] **Volume 2 (2023/08/25)** #Cover Illustration: Rasuko Okuma #Illustrations: Arukimachi Hinode, Okanadamo, Ka, Suisogenshi (すいそげんし), Nakamori Kemuri, Maki (巻), Mebachi 1. #Gyoza Party #Shika Katan (#餃子ぱーりー #しか勝たん) \[Fuji Fujino\] 2. Make Up! Make Up! \[Futaba Haru\] 3. Akumu wo Miro Bass (悪夢を見るベース) \[Urushino Rihito\] 4. Let's Go Night Pool (れっつごーナイトプール) \[Nagayama Yuunon\] 5. Bocchi the Change! (ぼっち・ざ・ちぇんじ!) \[Ishii Yuka\] 6. Oogui Challenge (大食いチャレンジ) \[Toda Hiroki (戸田大貴)\] 7. Bocchi is Bad!? (ぼっちへあーいずばっど!?) \[Tatsunokosso\] 8. Moshimo Oneechan ga "Tomodachi" ni Nattara (もしもお姉ちゃんが"友達"になったら) \[Kasuga Sunao\] 9. Ameagari ni Mieru Niji (雨上がりにみえる虹) \[Mameda\]

"Hey Kuroya-kun, you like me, right?" "H-How did you know!?" For an introverted high school boy like Kuroya, revealing his unrequited love would be an embarrassment worse than death. Especially when his crush is a beautiful, popular girl like Shiramori Kasumi, his senpai in the literature club. Even as they spend time together in the literature club, he tried to keep his feelings hidden, but then...! Senpai asks the despairing Kuroya, "So── for now, as a trial, would you like to go out with me?" No way. I didn't think it was possible to have a mutual relationship with her!? This isn't really happening── It's a romantic comedy full of sweet flirtation and sadistic teasing from the senpai of your dreams! (Source: SB Creative, translated)

As a holy princess born with divine powers, Mil spends her days blessing adventurers from all across the kingdom. Inspired by their tales of dragons, demons, and treasure-filled dungeons, she has long dreamed of someday setting out on an adventure of her own. But she’s destined for an uneventful life confined to her father’s castle. That is, until she’s kidnapped by the Demon King and forced to use her powers to aid his forces instead! Unfortunately the novelty soon wears off, and life imprisoned in the Demon King’s Castle turns into another dull routine. It seems Mil’s only hope to escape the monotony is to somehow grow strong enough to break free and evade her captor. In a castle filled with demonic combat instructors, cursed weapons, and tomes of evil spells, Mil’s development is going to be far from holy, but that’s not about to stop her. She’s determined to have the adventure she has always longed for, even if it means mastering forbidden magic! (Source: J-Novel Club)

A collection of short stories involving the hosts who work at "Utopia," a very unusual host club.

A war between heaven and hell is brewing and only a young man named Mitsuru holds the key to prevent it. Yet Mitsuru is unaware of his secret birthright and his role in the battle between angels and demons. All he knows is that his family is dead and Kyrie, the kindly woman who cared for him in his time of mourning, is not what she seems. Now, with demon attackers seeking to destroy him at every turn, his only protection is two beautiful gun-wielding angels who kick ass like nobody’s business. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Yuuta Togashi suffered from chuunibyou while he was in middle school. When he graduated, he put that dark history behind him and forgot about it... or he was supposed to. High school was smooth sailing and full of enjoyment - until the unavoidable, sad event occurs. The event that locks Yuuta into a contract with Rikka Takanashi and disrupts his desperately ordinary life. *Note: Chapter count includes three extras.*

The Office Lady, who looks forward to stopping by at the convenience store on the way home from work. And Shibasaki-kun, the poker-faced high school part-timer, who gets stirred up by OL for some reason. A heartwarming manga about two people who pass by each other at the convenience store. *Note: Includes 9 extra chapters.*