Ever since losing her parents at a young age, Celeste Golding has lived an upright life despite being bullied by her brother and sister-in-law and their daughter, and has become a successful star beast user. However, she is sentenced to death for the unjust crime of treating a star beast unfairly... but for some reason, she finds herself back in her childhood!? A girl who has had everything taken away from her finds her own "life" again... A story of redoing things in another world! (Source: Shonen Gahosha, translated)

Publisher Hayakawa is celebrating its 70th anniversary with two manga anthology reprints. One collection is dedicated to mystery works while the other compiles sci-fi stories printed over the publisher's long career.

I have confessed countless times to my first love, Misa Yosaki, who is strong, proud, and cuter than anyone else when she smiles, only to be rejected every time. But I'm unwilling to give up, even though Yosaki's best friend, Haru Hinata, keeps getting in my way. And for some reason, Yosaki likes to watch us bicker with each other with a smile on her face. Our slightly unusual but peaceful daily life gradually begins to crumble due to a certain "invitation". "You can do whatever you like with me… as a substitute for Misa." Tearful eyes. Soft skin. Together in a room, just the two of us. Hinata, who was supposed to be just a friend, approaches me with a feverish plea…!? (Source: Sneaker Bunko, translated)

Shion, the "Hero of Darkness," was said to be the strongest hero ever. He believed one thing, and that was his current party members. "I'll defeat the Demon Lord with this party!" That is what he swore to do, but a tragedy occurs. He was painfully betrayed by the girls that he trusted. He barely held onto his life, but the incident left a deep scar in his heart. He gave up on living, and while he was wandering around in a forest, looking for a way to die, a single monster appeared in front of him. "Will you kill me, please?" The monster asked Shion, who was still strong, despite losing his powers. What Shion, who wanted to die as well, did was... (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)

The Tenth Yunus summary: “Become an Immortal Sacrifice!” Misha, a boy trapped in poverty, suddenly encounters a strikingly beautiful count. Mistaken for a girl, he is bought by the count for a huge sum of money. Relief floods Misha—no more working in the mines! But the...

Eddie has always lived as a prince, hiding her true gender identity. However, when her aide Harold tries to treat her injuries, he strips her and reveals to those around her that she is a woman. Eddie prepares herself for severe punishment, but the king commands her to become Harold's wife!? This must be an unwanted marriage for Harold! Thinking this, Eddie becomes a bad wife and plots to get a divorce... but contrary to her wishes, she begins a fulfilling married life where Harold dotes on her...!! (Source: Futabasha, translated)