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Yukino Tachibana is a calligraphy prodigy. At the tender age of 16 she is already one of Japan's most exciting young artists, performing live calligraphy demonstrations to sell-out crowds on worldwide tours. With her refined, beautiful, and mysterious air, she is so popular at her new high school that she has earned the appellation of 'The School Madonna'. She is also as dumb as a post. As artful her brushstrokes, as demure her outward demeanor, the real Yukino Tachibana is far-removed from the image her classmates see on television and in the school hallways - in reality, apart from her calligraphy genius, Yukino is completely useless, rude, and possessing of a distinctly inflated sense of self-worth. There is only one classmate who fails to be fooled by her facade: run-of-the-mill protagonist du jour Tarou Nakamura. Sitting next to her in class, Nakamura doesn't really get why the rest of the school finds her so enthralling - he's much more interested in his crush, Amano-san. But this indifference might prove to be his downfall, as circumstances cause Yukino to set her eyes on him.... This boy, this poor, poor boy, is burdened with a Herculean task - to keep Yukino's true nature a secret from the rest of the school, while trying to win the heart of his sweeheart. Can Nakamura really keep this brainless beauty's utter idiocy a secret!? And can he win Amano's heart through the power of calligraphy at the same time!?
**“A healing romcom set up in the Royal Palace”** I, Saeki Emi, died of exhaustion when I was 28 years old, but awoke to find myself reincarnated as a 15-year-old queen. Being a queen means that I have a husband—His Majesty, the king—but…turns out he’s 17 years old! I thought I’d be pampered and spoiled in this life, but His Majesty knows my situation, and tells me that the lives of the reincarnated may be targeted! What’s more, the former host of this body, Emilia, appears as a ghost. Don’t you think my second life is already eventful enough? I thought I was free from my corporate job and would be able to lead a life of leisure this time around…! This is a healing romcom set up in the Royal Palace that’s a little different from your usual reincarnation story! *Source: Comikey Media*
Manga creator Yoshihiro Togashi is famous for making huge Shonen Jump hits *Yu Yu Hakusho* and *Hunter × Hunter*, among others. He’s also known for taking many, many hiatuses and his love of video games. Without much media coverage or social media presence, though, few people know what he’s really like. However, now there is a new manga, *Sensei Hakusho*—compiled in a book written by Kunio Ajino—a former assistant of Togashi who was with him from the beginning of the serialization of *Yu Yu Hakusho* in 1990 until the end of *Level E* in 1997. (Source: Anime Now)
Cool, friendly Mariya is the undisputed king of his year! But why does he always hang around with shy and painfully awkward “Mr. Mannequin” Nachi? Can these boys withstand the non-stop judgment of a school filled with jealous rivals and confused classmates? A New Season of Young Leaves follows every sweet high and lonely low in the growing relationship of unlikely best friends. How will the most popular guy in class deal when his wallflower confidant suddenly steals the social spotlight…and a beautiful girl’s affection? (Source: Juné)
“I defeated the demon king…?” The strongest sage reincarnates as the six-year-old Eddie Radcliffe. Despite his inherited memories and magical prowess making him stronger than he ever was, he’s determined to live a peaceful life. Contrary to his wishes, he’s now tasked with saving the world from behind the scenes and is trusted as a ruler in the dark. *Source: Manga UP! Global*
Public Service x 1,500 Years + Pecora’s Magic = Minister of Agriculture A DEVIL’S WORK IS NEVER DONE! Beelzebub is a demon of many roles-minister of agriculture, Azusa’s “big sister and the demon king’s closest confidant. Before her illustrious rise to power, though, she was just a low-ranking pencil pusher in the government with no ambitions, no dreams, and no adventure in her life. Then, on a whim of the newly coronated demon king, she received the biggest and most terrifying promotion imaginable! How will Beelzebub handle the sudden responsibilities of the entire Ministry of Agriculture?! Originally published as short stories in the hugely popular I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level, the spin-off is back with brand-new illustrations and additional tales from the demon lands! *Source: Yen Press*
An 'apocalyptic' boy-meets-girl rom-com about high school boy Yutaka Kuromori and the beautiful, popular girl adored by everyone, Aru Hoshina. Yutaka might shyly deny it, insisting “we’re not dating”, but Aru is always clinging to him, and the two are seen as the talk-of-the-school couple. But behind what looks like an ordinary boy–girl high school relationship lies a secret — one so ruinous and capricious that, if mishandled, it could bring about the end of the world.
