Hidden one-sided feelings. An ex-boyfriend you can't seem to forget about. The dreams for the future you can't tell anyone about. Your once in a lifetime youth is right here ― A collection of short stories written by Umi Nijisawa, based on Yuika's youthful hits. 1. **Suki Dakara.** (好きだから。) 2. **Unmei no Hito** (運命の人) 3. **Sniper.** (すないぱー。) 4. **Koniro ni Akogarete** (紺色に憧れて) 5. **Joshou.** (序章。) (Source: Shueisha, translated)

A fluffy newlywed life surrounded by monsters!? Newlywed couple Hayato and Rina purchase the full-dive VR game "Free Frontier Online" with the goal of petting as many monsters as they want! Due to animal allergies, the couple cannot keep pets, but they figure out they can interact with them in the game, so they start the game as tamer characters. They started out with the goal of spending a relaxing time with monsters, but before they knew it, they were conquering secret bosses before hardcore players and gaining territory faster than anyone else, making them a huge success!? A slow-paced, animal-loving couple living a life of interaction! (Source: Earth Star, translated)

After her mother passed away, Elrose lost her fortune to her father and lived alone in a monastery’s cabin. Upon hearing of her father’s death, she escaped from the monastery and headed to the capital to inherit her inheritance and title. However, she had to get married within a few hours if she wanted the inheritance. “God, can you send me a man to be my husband? If you can, please do it right now.” Did God listen to her prayers? Just in time, a man fell down in front of Elrose! Her late mother said: “Be careful when you choose your husband.” But she couldn’t. Elrose proposed to a man named Lakshan, who took her money. “Don’t you want to pay me back with your body, not with your money?” She never thought that Lakshan was the emperor’s brother and the mercenary king. === Lakshan laid on his bed and looked at Elrose, who fell asleep. ‘How did this happen?’ He just meant to help someone who said, for a moment, that they had nowhere to go. While he was at it, he would get some help. If he left someday, he was going to send it to her to say thank you. However, Lakshan now realized that he could never let her go. ---- **Original Novel:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/56514441), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?originalProductId=477305)

Muriel, the daughter of a poor rural baron, travels to the royal capital to find a husband, carrying her family’s hopes on her shoulders. She’s skilled in hunting, household chores, and even stone throwing—but in the city, her every talent is seen as unconventional!? Just as she struggles to secure her ideal suitor, none other than the king’s younger brother appears before her. For some mysterious reason, he takes a liking to her, and his relentless affection shows no sign of stopping! A bold, unconventional heroine meets the kingdom’s most powerful prince in this whirlwind of chaos, laughter, and a love story brimming with adoration! [Original Webtoon](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/196199)

Salaryman Kota was happily married to his wife Fumie, and everything was going smoothly. That was until his ex-girlfriend Sakurako, whom he dumped a few years ago, appeared before him. Sakurako has infiltrated the family as Kota's wife's brother's fiancee and is now approaching Kota. But what is her purpose in getting close to him?! This is an anthology of women's nasty revenge stories for worthless men! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

The world’s first full-dive VRMMO, Sword Art Online—known as SAO. What was meant to be a dream come true has instead transformed into a deadly game where dying in the virtual world means dying in reality. Emirun and Rex, who once knew each other in the real world, reunite by chance within SAO. They join a scouting party to learn how to survive in this unforgiving world. One day, however, they encounter a mysterious PK (Player Killer) known only as the Black Swordsman. When Emirun rushes to the scene, she finds Rex collapsed in despair, and the Black Swordsman standing over him. The one who wiped out their entire scouting party—was the Black Swordsman. Determined to avenge their fallen comrades, Emirun and Rex seek out the legendary prodigy swordswoman Asuna, and begin intense training under her guidance. In a death game where even players turn against one another, what new beginning will these two reach at the end of their struggle…? (Source: Official Site, translated)

Letizia is a noble lady born as the result of an accident.rnrnThough she is coldly treated by the family of the mother who took her in, she has managed to survive by making use of her intelligence and magical abilities [Light novel](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/1101428296/)

Takagi Sōma is an “ALIUS”—a new kind of human with a different DNA type from ordinary Homo sapiens, born with the power to control other people. Ordered by his father never to use that ability, he has lived a “normal,” happy life with his parents. That ends when his father is accused of embezzling one billion yen. His father dies by suicide in detention, and upon hearing the news, his mother takes her own life as well, leaving Sōma completely alone while still in high school. In the depths of despair, Sōma finds a notebook his father left behind. Inside are the names of influential local figures and records of illicit funds. Convinced his father was framed, Sōma happens to encounter a powerful conglomerate heir—who shares his exact same name—but is lying in a vegetative state. “If I had his identity, I could get close to the people who ruined my father…” To uncover the truth behind the case, Sōma resolves to break his father’s rule and use his forbidden power, stepping onto a path of calculated possession and relentless revenge.

Abused, abandoned, and accused. They are villainesses in trouble… but with a romantic happy ending! This is an anthology featuring manga adaptations of five popular villainess short stories from the Syosetu platform! (Source: Kurofune Pixiv, translated) Included Stories: 1. Akuyaku Reijou wa, Nani mo Itashimasen: Konyaku Hakidesu ka? Douzo go Katte ni (悪役令嬢は、何も致しません〜婚約破棄ですか？どうぞご勝手に〜) 2. Enzai de Tougoku de Sutte?! Chika Rou no Jibakurei ni Karada wo Yuzutte, Gyakuten wo Neratta Koushaku Reijou no Ohanashi. (冤罪で投獄ですって？！　地下牢の地縛霊に身体を譲って、逆転を狙った公爵令嬢のお話。) 3. Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei Shitanode Fiancee ni Aisareru Koto wo Akiramete, Youshouki ni Shio Taioushitetara Doumo Mirai ga Kawatta You desu (悪役令嬢に転生したので婚約者に愛されることを諦めて、幼少期に塩対応してたらどうも未来が変わったようです) 4. Konyaku Hakisarete mo Sekai wa Owaranakatta (婚約破棄されても世界は終わらなかった) 5. Akuyaku Chokin, Hajimemashita (悪役貯金、始めました)

Pairing: Ed x Roy From Futarikiri: An AU story in which Ed and Al have joined the military. Contains character deaths. A compilation of the following titles. - Escape #01 - Escape #02 - Canary ~Escape Another Story~

Two short stories + omake. "The great strategy against Kakashi" and "Sleeping at Naruto's".