Yurei has the ability to see "ayakashi," or evil spirits. She gets a job as a servant girl in the palace to help buy medicine for her father, but she finds that the imperial harem is full of dangerous and intrigue! Yurei's power, and her relationship with the "ayakashi," will not only affect the harem, but shake the entire fate of the country itself…!? An exciting Chinese-style palace fantasy about a former acrobat who signs a contract to become a temporary concubine for the handsome but ruthless crown prince!! (Source: Comic Bridge, translated)

An anthology adaptation of the otome game *Toraware no Palm*.

Byakuren (Bai Lian) is the Ryuu (Liu) family's eldest daughter. Feared by even the maids for her arrogant and cold demeanor, rumors of her bullying her half-sister Mokuran drift about the household. However, everything was an act to protect Mokuran. Though Byakuren enters into the inner palace as a concubine candidate and begins to move towards fulfilling her goal, the machinations of those around her immediately break apart Byakuren's written scenarios one after the other... Source: MU

A story about a highly capable soldier who thought her subordinate hated her, only to discover he'd been eyeing her for years. Sisi, the female captain of a regiment in the Alemannia National Army, is the object of admiration for many of her subordinates, but she feels an unbridgeable gap between her and her direct subordinate, Cecil. Talented, handsome, and from a good family, he's the perfect subordinate. But he's surly and unlovable towards Sisi... Then, after a certain mission, Cecil's attitude toward Sisi changes completely—!? A cool, handsome, younger man begins to aggressively pursue her!?

One day, Minato, an office worker, bumps into a younger man named Shoma and drops his smartphone. Invited to the bar Shoma runs as an apology, Minato realises that Shoma is the boy he helped when they were children. Shoma embraces Minato, saying he wanted to see him again, and tries to deepen their relationship after their reunion. Having cherished that one encounter, he begins to feel more than just gratitude towards Minato and wants to get to know him better. However, Minato has become timid about love because of a same-sex relationship he had in high school. An emotional BL story begins with a miraculous reunion. [via [Chill Chill](https://www.chil-chil.net/goodsDetail/goods_id/158917/)]

It looks like time has stopped in there. That's not normal. Do you have *that one shop* in your life? The mysterious one you've never summoned the courage to enter. The one that exudes an atmosphere that gives pause. It scares you… But you want to go in…We've taken that step for you, and report from within those dubious establishments! That bar where everything is inspired by trains. That café that keeps a real bird of prey. That pub where men and women fill the air with passion. That burger joint with the exuberant owner. The author gives her unique perspective on these quirky and curious places in this essay manga filled with true accounts of her adventures. It's an addicting read for sure! (Source: Asahi Shimbun Publications, translated)

*Freshly picked!* — Reach out and feel the seasons change as you enjoy the seasonal foods and the air of the country! From the only ranch and farm cafe in Tokyo, to the producers of blueberries, almond butter, edamame, and even honey. Reporting to you from every imaginable kind of farm-direct shop! (Source: Asahi Shimbun Publications, translated)

*Escape from the ordinary…* Think about everything up until now, and everything that's ahead of you. The landscape blurred by the steam leisurely rising from this oasis you find yourself in. Mingle with the locals, taste the delicacies, and relish the flavors of the area. You'll be taken on a hot spring pilgrimage in this comic essay! (Source: Asahi Shimbun Publications, translated)