**"Trouble Train"**: Sano makes it a point to get on the same train at the same time every day. Not because it comes at the perfect time, but because it comes carrying the perfect man. One day, he finds him sleeping on the train. Trying to sneak a pic, Sano accidentally gets himself into a sticky situation... **"Behind Closed Doors"**: Ryota Kawamura has recently been promoted to the 1st division of the sales department. Working alongside the top salespeople of the company, he wonders how on earth did the clumsy and careless Aizawa become the TOP earner?... Some say it has to do with alcohol... Time for Kawamura to investigate! **"Dr. Aoyama, Perverted Therapist"**: Dr. Aoyama is a physical therapist. Takahashi is one of his patients. With a baby face like that, no one would suspect Takahashi to be hiding such a toned and muscular body. Even if Dr. Aoyama can resist his hands from wandering, he can't resist his wild imagination...! **"My Visions Betray Me"**: Nomura has always had a peculiar power that lets him glimpse into the future. They arrive as sudden migraines turned into visions, and as soon as it's gone, the event takes place... except... His visions are always the exact opposite of what happens in reality! What an emotional rollercoaster, especially now that he has hopelessly fallen for his senior at work! How will he be able to handle a vision about him!? **"Their Situation"**: Tetsuya Tanabe and Yuki Terasawa are the two most popular guys at their school. You would think they would get on well, but Yuki will never understand the mind of a womanizer like Tetsuya. So what will Yuki do when he's Playboy Tetsuya's next target!? (Source: Futekiya)

Emily, a 23 year old woman, is a teacher at the local high school. She's smart, attractive and put together—well it would appear that way. What has been kept a secret however from everyone else is that she is actually married to Shishio—an 18 year old student in her class. Lots of hilarious circumstances ensue along with some romance and some real life issues between the couple. (Source: TCmanga)

Sasakura Ryuu is a college student who authors a particularly bloody series of light novels. One day, he meets a mysterious boy named Mikato. Since "Mikato" is also a character in Ryuu's novels -- not to mention one he's been planning to kill off in the next installment of his story -- Ryuu begins to question himself about what, if any, responsibility he has towards his fans and how they might influence his work. These questions only grow more pressing and difficult to answer when a string of murders that blatantly copy his novels begins to take place. Worse yet, a "fan" who might well be the perpetrator has taken to sending him 'updates' in the form of photo texts... (Adapted from [tethysdust]'s synopsis at [MangaHelpers](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=1011))

When the nobility tries to monopolize magic, the crime rate surges. As a countermeasure, the Empire establishes a bureau dedicated to investigating magical crimes. Rogue, a detective, is reassigned to the sixth branch office because of his superior's-Velladonna's-scheming. There, he'll work alongside a witch who almost destroyed the Empire Because of the dangers such witches pose, they are bound with collars that restrict their power. However, Rogue's charming new partner, "the Puppeteer," has no qualms about toying with him! (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Grand Prize winner in the 30th Dengeki Novel Awards.*

When Therese decides to try her luck at the castle, she’s not looking to snag the position of crown princess. She’s only after the lavish sign-up bonus the castle offers to new ladies-in-waiting. Her father may be a marquis, but his pockets are empty, so Therese needs to save up a nest egg of her own. Still, other young ladies are eager to compete for the role of crown princess. And once Therese reaches the castle, she’s going to be witnessing that competition up close. The proceedings seem sure to stir up drama; can Therese avoid getting dragged into it by keeping her nose to the grindstone? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

The Las Lilte Empire, with boundless magic power at their command, has grown to great prosperity…but in the wrong hands, that power can pose a grave threat. To counteract the rampant abuse of magic, the Empire established the Magic Crimes Bureau. In the imperial capital, Elayl, hardened detective Rogue has to make a deal with the most despicable criminal of them all—because only Miseria, the witch who unleashed hell on the world, has the kind of power that can help him solve the case surrounding the Lifetaker. But when you’re dealing with convicted witches, standard investigation protocol just won’t cut it… (Source: Yen Press)

A collection of short stories including one about a girl and her unusual butler.

Tina is a maid who remembers that she played a video game that contained this world in her past life. But she’s not just any maid… she works under the throwaway character Prince Viself who’s fated to die as the kingdom falls into ruin! Now she’s on a mission: save the kingdom by ensuring Prince Viself doesn’t ruin his engagement. However, things take a turn from what she knows from the game story when all these main characters start taking an interest in her…?! *Source: MangaPlaza*

Is It Wrong To Seek The Happiness Someone Else Denied You? Sara, a royal maid in the Kingdom of Saleilles, is ordered by the king to enter a political marriage with the eldest prince of their rival kingdom, Ferrier—but as the body-double of the real princess! But then Sara's boyfriend cheats on her with the princess she considered a friend and turns on Sara completely! Utterly betrayed by those she trusted most, Sara hits rock bottom, heart shattered... Farewell, Princess I used to love and respect. Farewell, my once-beloved boyfriend. So Sara makes a decision—she will find happiness in Ferrier no matter what! But that all hinges on her husband-to-be...a reclusive, misanthropic prince who has a slightly difficult personality and is constantly wearing a mask. To make matters worse, rumors are spreading in Ferrier of a terrifying black beast on the prowl... Can Sara ever hope to find happiness in these conditions?! (Source: Cross Infinite World) *Note: Began as a web novel on Shousetsuka ni Narou on February 17, 2020. The first official volume was published on September 15, 2020 by Ichijinsha under the M Novels f label.*

After losing her lover, Linda's sadness drove her to reckless thoughts. I want a child. If possible, a black-haired one, just like my lover. Or else my heart is going to rip apart... Obsessed with this, Linda had her brother find an anonymous sperm donor, and she gave birth to a baby boy. Now a single mother, one and half years later, Linda meets a new potential lover: Nick, a friend of her brother, who is wonderful at housework and raising her son. But is everything that he is doing just glorifying Linda for "courageously raising her late lover's son"? (Source: Renta!)

Atrable Federation is a military superpower that started the so-called Endless War. After conquering many neighboring countries the Federation turns its attention to a small island country that is big only its name, the Great Empire of Sun, which is also the protagonist's homeland. Akiyama Maika (17) is a girl seeking for her father who went to war when Maika was little. Seeing the chance in the arrival of the legendary squad of mighty soldiers, Ikkitousentai, to a nearby city, she decides to question military about her farther's whereabouts. However, much to the girl's surprise her father appears not to be enlisted in the army. Maika, dejected by this news as well as savage city life, suddenly encounters a burly man falling from the sky. The bystanders name him the Invincible Wolf, one of the Ikkitousentai, and it seems like he knows something about Maika's father! Unfortunately, he isn't willing to tell anything to a civilian. The only way left for the girl to find her father is to enlist in the Ikkitousentai. And even though the army doesn't accept women, such a fact won't stop Maika!

Ryoka Ayase is a hardworking OL at a major snack company. She's great at her job, but at home she just wants to drink and be lazy. One day, she tried to go to work with a bad hangover but ended up collapsing outside her door. She was saved and comforted by a cute elementary school-girl who lived nearby. Can a forbidden relationship between JS X OL really work out!? (Source: Shodensha, translated) *Note: Includes three bonus chapters.*