Sae, a 35-year-old part-time worker and housewife, spends her days telling herself she's "happy" with her life married to her emotionally distant husband. One day, she crosses paths with Omi Ayase, an old classmate from high school. Once an aloof teenager with an air of maturity, he now lives in a dazzling world far removed from what Sae knows. "You don't love your husband... do you?" Upon their reunion, Omi delivers words that cut straight through Sae's facade. The intense kiss that follows causes Sae's reality to fall apart, forcing her to finally admit her true feelings: "I actually hate my husband. I despise him." The next day, Sae leaves behind divorce papers and walks away from her old life with a carefree smile... [Official English](https://coolmic.me/titles/4694) https://www.cmoa.jp/title/324211/

from fictiondb: The man who brought mistletoe magic to a single mom... Most people dream of a white Christmas. But this particular Yuletide, Meg could have done without snow! She'd crashed her car and was forced to seek the kindness of a stranger. Jed Cole clearly wasn't delighted to have Meg and her little boy foisted upon him. But they found themselves sharing Christmas together--and watching a festive miracle unfold... [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/79670/)

Her royal baby secret... Sheikh Tariq bin Khalid Al-Nur is as treacherous and formidable as the desert land he wants to rule. But he cannot take the throne of his country until he marries. Why, then, has he not wed? Tariq cannot rid his dreams of ordinary but bewitching Jessa Heath! Jessa knows she and Tariq have unfinished business. What if she were to take control and allow herself the one night he's offering to put their passion to rest? But Jessa is treading dangerous ground! It would only take that night to reveal the secret she has so desperately kept hidden...

Collection of One-Shots: This anthology features works from several of our star mangaka; works are summarized as follows: "Kokoro wa Kimi ni Yorishimono wo ~ My Heart Returns to You" by TOUEN Momo Plagued by a strange illness of the heart, the lord Naritsune is saved by the divinator Yuzuki. Naritsune is so impressed by his supernatural abilities that he asks Yuzuki to work for him. Unfortunately, word of those powers spreads to the imperial palace… "Kanariya ~ Canary" by TOUEN Momo Sakuya cannot forget his now deceased lover so he drowns himself in pleasure at the hands of others. His favorite distraction is Taichi, but things get complicated as Taichi continues to question Sakuya’s wandering attention. "I Give Up!" by UTSUNOMIYA Hiyoko Will this desperate student council president finally be able to get his best friend to understand the feelings he’s held for him since middle school? Or is he going to get caught up in the snare of those who would wish him harm first…? (WARNING: This piece contains scenes of attempted rape)

Memorial booklet for Kentarou Miura containing several manga by fellow mangaka, published as an extra booklet for Young Animal issue 18/2021.

Cover illustration: Shima Mashima 1. **TKG** \[Ichiru Harunire\] 2. **Wakame no Missoshiru** (ワカメのみそ汁) \[Tamami Yumino\] 3. **Cup Ramen** (カップラーメン) \[Itsuki Neiro\] 4. **Hotate Sushi** (ほたて寿司) \[Reiji\] 5. **Sports Drink** (スポーツドリンク) \[Konae\] 6. **Shandy Gaff** (シャンディガフ) \[Emu Mogu\] 7. **Fruit Vinegar** (フルーツビネガー) \[Haruhi Kasuga\] 8. **Smoothie** (スムージー) \[Moriyo\] 9. **French Toast** (フレンチトースト) \[Azusa Matsumoto\] 10. **Dry Mango Iri Yogurt** (ドライマンゴー入りヨーグルト) \[U ka\] 11. **Momokan Jelly** (桃缶ゼリー) \[Hisa\] 12. **Parfait** (パフェ) \[Sharon Shitomi\] 13. **Potechi de Potesalad** (ポテチでポテサラ) \[Hanao\] 14. **Kaki no Tane no Pizza** (柿の種のピザ) \[Mitsuho Uta\] 15. **Senbei Chahan** (せんべいチャーハン) \[Hasui\] 16. **Mugen Piman** (無限ピーマン) \[Eri Toonone\] 17. **Tappuri Yasai to Shake no Range Mushi** (たっぷり野菜と鮭のレンジ蒸し) \[Kevin Tobidase\] 18. **Yasai Soup** (野菜スープ) \[Mai\] 19. **Tomato Juice Ramen** (トマトジュースラーメン) \[Shiru\] 20. **okara Powder Tonkatsu** (おからパウダートンカツ) \[Niku\] 21. **Tounyuu Carbonara** (豆乳カルボナーラ) \[Yoshimoto\] 22. **Tounyuu Caprese** (豆腐カプレーゼ) \[Kuroda\] 23. **Moyashi Meat Sauce** (もやしミートソース) \[Ako Kaneko\] 24. **Takikomi Gohan** (炊き込み御飯) \[You Misaki\]

From [BangAQUA](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=1362): Whatever he does, it always backfires, a salaryman who always fails, Saeki Katsuya. Facing restructing, a guy appeared before him when he wanted to give up. “From the moment you put these on, your life will alter drastically.” The glasses which were handed to him, seemed to be a forbidden item that will change its wearer into a dominant brute... Having obtained the glasses and on the road to being a beast, will Katsuya obtain real love?

*“Keep it a secret, right? Sensei.”* A first-person perspective shota anthology. You and a love interest. • Start (7 chapters) • School Arc (7 chapters) • Neighbor Arc (7 chapters) • Extracurricular Arc (8 chapters) • Event Arc (7 chapters) • Future Arc (7 chapters) Cover illustration: Tsubata Nozaki

Cover illustration: BISAI

*“Onii-chan, do you want a bite too?”* A first-person perspective imouto anthology. You and a little sister. Cover illustration: Yuuichi Kinugasa