Nobuko Mori is a tomboyish young woman who has just moved into a town by the sea. Through a chance encounter, she comes to know Sano, an older woman who is a fashion designer for children's clothing and lives in the same town. As the two become good friends, complicated matters deeply rooted in Mori's heart begin to surface... An unflinching, frank drama between women centered on the growth of a woman.

My stepbrother, Akira, was introduced to me as a high school student when our parents remarried. He is a beautiful boy but shy because he grew up in a difficult family environment. I've always wanted brother, so I spent time with Akira for his sake, and...... we hit it off right away, and we quickly grew close! I asked him, "......bro, do you like me?" "Yes, of course." Our relationship deepened despite a critical misunderstanding. Until finally, I realized that Akira was actually my "sister" and I became very confused....... "I liked the relationship between us when we were just brothers. But I wish we could be something more than that." Akira's new approach, trying to make us "lovers" instead of "siblings," has begun! A flirtatious love comedy with an easy-going, too-cute, little-brother-like sister! (Source: Fantasia Bunko, translated)

"Until the demon lurking among the participants is slain, this game shall not end." Lady Hermina, the daughter of the Count Einhorn, finds herself entangled in a deadly game called the "Summoning Ritual of a Wicked God" within an ancient northern castle, alongside her childhood friend and maid, Charlotte. Among the eight participants at the castle, two are designated as "demons," tasked with murdering one person each night. Those who are not demons must execute a suspicious individual through daily voting, participants are unable to leave the castle until all demons are annihilated. In this game where death looms, Hermina must use all of her wits to survive, while trying to protect Charlotte, but...!? (Source: Lanove, translated)

Our hero Ryouta Arata is an otaku who's just lost his job after the dissolution of his company. Unwilling to return to his old NEET ways, he applies online to a private military security company, thinking the benefits to be promising. After what appears to be a baffling test, he's assigned to be an "operator of operators" and begins his training in a foreign country. Little does he know, the life of a private mercenary is far more grueling than he could have ever imagined! (Source: J-Novel Club)

One day, junior high teacher Yamauchi Kai sees a murder case on the news. The victim was Suzuki Yumi, a former classmate from junior high. A few days later, Yamauchi's girlfriend, Tamao Yagisawa, a rookie editor, finds a rejected novel with a plot that closely resembled the murder case. The author's name is Haruto Saeki. Soon, just as in the novel, an invitation for a reunion comes from an old friend… (Source: Grand Jump, translated)

The (rather surreal) adventures of a high-school kid who’s a total loser and throws up a lot. That’s about it. 25% of the manga is Juichi (the title is a pun on his name) throwing up or sneezing in full page spreads. It’s total madness.

A high school student with no hope for the future, Fuyumuro Tanka, travels back in time to Ashikaga Academy, the largest educational institution for "gunbai-shi" (fanners) during the Sengoku period! Control the battlefield with your wits and aim for domination of the world with a single move. A tale of strategic battles where divine calculations and devilish strategies spark off! (Source: Sunday Webry, translated)

The first of two early works one-shot compilations by Minori Kimura, this collects works from her latter half of high school through college, with one one-shot from her 20's at the end. Common themes include waiting, loneliness, and the psychology of children. 1. **Rain** (雨, Ame) - A boy is falsely accused of tearing a classmate's photo, but things don't seem to favor his truth. This boy is no stranger to lies and falsehoods, however... 2. **Tommy** (トミィ) - Tommy is a boy whose father perished during the war. Though the truth is hidden from him, Tommy begins to notice something is off.... 3. **Balloon** (風船, Fuusen) - A largely silent one-shot about a girl who longs for the embodiment of joy: balloons. 4. **Tunnel** (トンネル) - A recollection of one's time when he was a young boy, and a tunnel that only he felt fear toward. 5. **Carrot** (にんじん, Ninjin) - A reflection on one's dislike for carrots when he was a young boy, and a certain incident regarding that. 6. **Mamoru-kun is Dead** (まもる君が死んだ, Mamoru-kun ga Shinda) - A whole town investigates what happened to one young boy, while also reflecting upon the wrongs done to him. 7. **A Joyful Tale** (こうふくな話, Koufuku na Hanashi) - Kimura reflects upon the aspects of her younger self that she has now lost. The only one-shot not in a shojo magazine, instead published in COM. 8. **The Wingless Bird** (翼のない鳥, Tsubasa no nai Tori) - The tale of Joey, a country boy who has always wished to fly since he was very young. Joey departs from home, wanting to find out a way in which he can fly, but he discovers much more in the wide world he explores.

Ito, a successful young salaryman, goes on for one night. He has no trouble seducing women, and has never thought about building a long-term relationship. However, when Kawai, a new employee, arrives at the company where he works, the lady-killer cannot help but be bothered.