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Modern life means modern solutions—even to supernatural problems. So of course the government would have a classification system, special schools, and licenses for people with mysterious powers. Any manifestation of a miracle is enough to be called a Himiko, but only those with full certification may use the title of god. And high schooler Nagi is in serious need of a god! The death of her grandmother has left her family shrine devoid of the necessary divinity, and her hopelessly shut-in Himiko brother isn't looking promising. But if Nagi isn't careful, her search for a god might end with her finding more than she bargained for... (Source: Yen Press)
Chisato and Riku first met when she moved next door ten years ago. Even as college students, they're still neighbors after her mom suggests they get adjacent apartments since "it'll be safer." One day, Chisato casually mentions she wouldn't mind having a boyfriend. Riku's reaction of "Why not me!? I've had a crush on you forever!" totally catches her off guard. Can someone who's been the boy next-door for most of her life become something more...!? (Source: Renta!)
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)
He was my love at first sight in the convenience store. "Sure, once it's summer, I can go out with you," he said. Summer love? Wouldn't it be exhilarating?! Yes, it is certainly exciting in many ways... Maybe with a few tears. (Source: Manga.club)
"Selfish, mean and manipulative". These are some of the words that people use about Tsuneko. But Tsuneko herself has no doubt that she is the most popular person in her elementary school class. Her best friends are Kiriko, the calm one, Hanako, the little madam, Nono, the cutie, Shee, the firm one, and Tsunta, the punk. These stories of their day-to-day lives are full of delightful observations about being a child and growing up in Japan. (Source: Creek & River Co.)
Chigusa Tsukikage holds the rights to the play "The Crimson Goddess," a lost masterpiece that many would love to see brought back to the stage. Tsukikage, however, won't allow the cherished work to be diminished by an actress who isn't worthy of playing the title role. Fortunately, she has found two young actresses that just might be worthy: Maya Kitajima and Ayumi Himekawa. Though both actresses are exceptionally talented, only one can win the coveted role.
Life in the year 2020 in Tokyo is tough, as crime rates are high, and crimes against women rank second only to murders. To prevent their daughter from being exposed to these crimes, Tsukasa's parents raised her to be a male. Tsukasa aspires to be a policeman fighting against the yakuza, just like her parents. However, her parents died in the line of work, leaving behind Tsukasa and her 3 brothers to fend for themselves. Tsukasa must thus work as a bodyguard for her classmate, Ryuji, who happens to be the leader of the most powerful yakuza group in Tokyo, to pay off the family's debts. (Source: Anime News Network, edited) *Note: Includes an epilogue chapter.*
After their parents are killed in a plane crash, Ryuuichi and his younger brother Kotarou are taken in by the chairman, who they never met before, of an elite academy. Ryuuichi becomes the school daycare's new babysitter.
Shiharu is a high school student who loves kids, lives in an orphanage, and works at a daycare... Until the handsome uncle of two-year-old twins offers her a raise if she'll be their babysitter. Often relying on memories of her mother's actions for guidance, Shiharu quickly finds herself falling in love with her new makeshift family.
15 years ago, Vivi, the demon, decided to leave the demon realm and come to the human world. There he found an abandoned baby and on a whim decided to keep it. Since then he lives together with Hana... but having a 14 year-old girl around you, is it really that simple? *Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.*
A collection of four one shots, one for each season. 1. **Hanauta Nagaruru** (Overhearing a Flower Song) At Shima's school, there is an old, abandoned building, and for the past few days, she has been hearing guitar music coming from within. The source of the song is a student learning the guitar from Fujimura, a boy who constantly gets into fights but is kind at heart. Shima is entranced by the melody and soon begins taking lessons from Fujimura as well. 2. **Hotarubi no Mori e** (蛍火の杜へ, Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light) When she was six years old, Hotaru Takegawa got lost in the woods. A strange masked man named Gin led her out of the forest, but he told her that if a human ever touched him, he would disappear. She vowed to visit Gin the next day and ended up spending the rest of her summer with him. Every summer since then, Hotaru has come to visit him, and while she ages, he stays the same. But as she grows, so do her feelings. 3. **Kurukuru Ochiba** (The Fallling of Autumn Leaves) Tsubaki Kemumaki has been friends with Kaede Kirisato for the past 11 years. Kaede's wealthy parents were usually away, so he was often lonely, but Tsubaki kept him company during those times. Kaede was also nearly kidnapped as a child, and since then, Tsubaki has vowed to protect him. But soon, she realizes that her feelings for him are more than just a desire to protect her childhood friend. 4. **Hibi, Fukaku** (Deepening the Scar) When they were children, Ritsu Jinnai and her brother Sou were inseparable. But due to their parents' constant fighting, Sou moved away with their father. Eight years later, they are reunited, and the siblings are overjoyed, but they don't feel the same connection they did before. And what's more, Ritsu begins to feels an ache in her heart when she looks at Sou...