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Sumire, who grew up being abused by her own mother and sister, was not allowed to go on to higher education, and all the money she earns from holding down jobs is taken away by the two spendthrifts. When she returned home, she was worked hard without a moment's rest, and the only solace she had was time to read books. Then one day, a yakuza gangster, claiming to be a young leader of the Shizuki clan, comes to collect on a debt her sister has incurred! Sumire, who was abandoned by her family, and Kiriya, who lives a life of a gangster - the clumsy duo interweave to create an exquisite Cinderella romance starts now!
A lonely "demon lord" and a self-centered "hero"!? What about "villager A", caught in the middle!? This is a school that prepares people for roles in fantasy stories. However, those who possess the "traits" of a "warrior" or "wizard" are but a few. Most will become no more than mere "villagers". I, Satou, am also one of those "villagers"; but one day, a girl possessing the trait of "demon lord", Ryuugamine Ouko, set her eyes on me. She's short and a surprisingly calm, good girl, but she'll abruptly mutter about destroying mankind; give me a break. Taking up the opposition with passion is my childhood friend, Hikarigaoka Tsubasa; she's more trouble. This girl is also quite the beauty, but as soon as she makes up her mind, she's an absolute troublemaker... This is a world that's slightly abnormal, with a slightly abnormal cast, interwoven in their dilemmas; a slapstick comedy!
An anthology of Sword Art Online "what if" short stories by various authors and illustrators.
Countess Cerys Strahl has a blank expression, which led to her fiancé breaking off their engagement and sending her to the Fourth Knights, also known as the "graveyard of knights." The Fourth Knights are rumored to be "ruthless and cruel," but when she actually joins, she finds that their leader, Jed, is a handsome, naturally charming man, and the other members are all cheerful and kind! This is a story of doting love as the expressionless but kindhearted Cerys is pampered to the core by the caring leader of the Knights, Jed! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
Dorothea, the daughter of a viscount, is compared to her selfish but beautiful younger sister, who has the title of "Saint," and has lived her life despised by both her family and those around her. One day, her younger sister insults the princess of an allied country, calling her "animal-like," which escalates into an international incident. Dorothea goes alone to apologize to the beast-man country of Rezanard on her sister's behalf, but... (Source: Comic Earth Star, translated)
Kanmuri Ayako owns a watch workshop where many different people visit her – each with their own unique past, anecdotes and thoughts. A heartwarming, gentle story.