A mother struggling with the education of her second child. A mother unable to stop her husband's abuse of their child. A mother raising a child while suffering from a memory disorder. A mother who has a child who is deaf. A mother who gave birth at the age of 15. A heartwarming and moving collection of short stories about mothers and their children facing various worries and hardships. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Apparently, one in four couples getting married in Japan now have a "shotgun wedding"! A baby arrives unexpectedly, bringing joy but also a lot of anxiety. But there's also an extraordinary joy and emotion unique to "shotgun weddings"! This omnibus collection compiles the tear-jerking stories of these girls. It also includes a hilarious real-life birth story from a manga artist! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Based on reader submissions to the Dessert magazine editorial department, this collection features five miraculous, true-to-life love stories. From a three-month-only romance to a seven-year-long first love, this is a collection of masterpieces guaranteed to bring you to tears. (Source: Kodansha, translated) 1. **92 Pon no Bara : 3-kagetsu no Koibito** (92本のバラ～3か月の恋人～) \[Yukari Kawachi\] 2. **Watayuki Letter** (綿雪レター) 3. **Sensei** (先生) 4. **Ayamachi** (あやまち) 5. **Ten no Anata e** (天のあなたへ)

1. **Kusuri Yubi no Uso** (くすり指の嘘) 2. **Yasashii Kareshi no Tsukuri kata** (やさしい彼氏のつくりかた) 3. **Kimi wo Wasurenai** (君を忘れない) 4. **Waka tte Hoshii: 10-dai de Mama ni Natta Onnanoko** (わかってほしい～１０代でママになった女の子) 5. **Anata ni Aeta** (あなたに逢えた)

Terry and Ririka's romance begins with a prank! Terry, who came all the way from Hawaii, intended to meet Makiko, but Makiko was impersonating Ririka, so Ririka ended up being Terry's partner. What will become of this love? (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Meeting your baby, becoming a mother—it's a miracle. A life you longed for, a life you received unexpectedly. The 280 days with your unborn child are a precious time to deepen the bond between mother and child. This moving anthology supports mothers who want to share the joy and anticipation of pregnancy, and those who want the courage to face the fear of childbirth. It includes five stories on themes such as childbirth while battling cancer and infertility treatment. It also includes stories about sexual concerns during pregnancy. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

"How should I interact with my child?" First-time mothers are always full of anxiety and worries. But don't worry. You're not alone in your struggles... This is an anthology of masterpieces supporting mothers who are working hard for their children's smiles. You'll surely find yourself in the stories of these six mothers who are working hard at raising their children. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

One day, Fumiya Saito, an ordinary office worker, encounters his cool, beautiful, and perfect boss, Tamaki Kamikawa, at the station. However, she seems to be acting strangely, and as a train approaches the platform, her body sways unsteadily and she falls toward the tracks. Consumed by despair at having failed to save Tamaki, he goes to work the following week. Far from being criticized, he is instead hailed as a hero who saved her. Baffled by the situation, he goes to visit her in the hospital as he was told, only to find her completely unharmed...!? And then the story takes a whirlwind turn!?

Countess Ruelle, who had lived her life having given up on everything after being oppressed by her family, finally left her home after marrying Cain, the person she cherished most—her childhood friend. But what awaited her were her in-laws who called her a "bad bride" and tormented her. Despite this, Ruelle continued to do her best for the sake of her beloved husband, but one day her life suddenly changed. She witnessed Cain having an affair with her own sister, Eleanor, and then the two, unashamed, told her they wanted a divorce because she was pregnant! Trembling with despair and rage, Ruelle accepts the divorce. And then, in order to take revenge on the worst kind of family, she proposes a contract marriage to the genius Duke Meth, her business partner—? [Original Web Serialization](https://www.alphapolis.co.jp/manga/official/900000697)