The plan of the incredibly close sisters... is to show what's what to their mother who always was prejudiced against the older sister! "I know very well that a parent's love isn't always equal... but I'm fine as long as I have my little sister with me!" Amanda is plain and always ridiculed when compared to her beautiful younger sister, Adeline. Her parents ignored her and other people's words hurt her... but only at first. After Amanda learned how Adeline truly felt, all Amanda could think about was how to become the best big sister to Adeline as she could be. If she had the time to be hurt, then she could improve herself for Adeline's sake! In other words, she became someone with the mental strength of steel and an obsession with her little sister. Their mother had always irrationally doted on Adeline, so they made a plan to escape her clutches. When they put it into motion...

This volume contains three one-shots by Akagawa Jiro-sensei and Matsumoto Yoko-sensei. Doll House: Strange things have begun to occur around Akimi. Someone has just moved into the empty apartment right underneath hers, but no one has actually seen this mysterious new neighbor. In addition, random things keep disappearing from the building such as a desk, a bike, and even her own mother...?? Norou Ningyou: Mariko is a daughter of a wealthy family celebrating her 16th birthday. However, Mariko's crush Takayuki shows up with her friend Mio by his side and dampens her mood. To cheer herself up, Mariko looks through her presents and finds a cursing doll with a card that tells her how to use it to get rid of her enemies... Shinku no Kage: When she was young, Kaoru and her family spent a summer at a vacation home in the mountains. One afternoon, she and her younger brother Kazurou found a mysterious coffin in the basement. As she turned to leave, she thought she heard a voice say "Please move me". Little did she know that this was just the beginning of the huge tragedy that befell her family.

Beryl Gardenant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering news—he’s been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order! With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who’s attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he’s concerned, they clearly don’t need him anymore. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment’s peace away from his adoring students?! *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

True Calendar (T.C.) 71 - A new age where 70% of the human population lives in space thanks to the development of "Dyson Sphere", a city in space. The world is divided into two main powers: The Dorssia Military Pact Federation, a power which grew out of a military alliance, and the Atlantic Rim United States (ARUS), which grew in power as it expanded its trade agreements. The minor nation of JIOR has declared neutrality between these two forces and maintains its peace through economic prosperity. Within the JIOR's Sphere, Haruto Tokishima lived an ordinary life as a high school student in the division known as "Module 77"—until the Dorssian military begins their sudden invasion! But the whole world will be shaken when Haruto meets the mysterious humanoid weapon, Valvrave! (Source: Aniplex USA) Notes: Although adapted from the TV anime, the novels expand on information and have a few new scenes.

In the year 20XX, the Japanese Government legalizes all gambling. Japan becomes the best gambling country in the world. While many gamblers from across the world gather for ferocious competition, one person a boy named Masaru starts to gamble. Is this genius a gambling genius as well!? The story of probability & theory that holds true to gambling begins!

Having met at a mutual friend's wedding, Akira, a business sales administrator, and Koji, a freelance writer, quickly become close buddies. One day, during a visit with a farm client, Akira is offered a case of freshly picked cabbage. Since no one at his office wants it, and he is no cook, Akira decides to see if Koji (who loves to cook) might be interested. Lonely and in the midst of pandemic-related shutdowns, Akira uses this as an excuse to come hang out at Koji's house. Once they get past how to be COVID-cautious, they become quite relaxed with each other, creating an amusing but emotionally confusing scenario. Akira and Koi grapple with deciding if they are just friends or something more. (Source: Pantheon) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Mitama Kamishiro is an athletic junior high school girl with a strong sense of justice who has dreamed of becoming a crime avenger since she was little. A mysterious shopping district, "Yaoyorozu Shopping District," suddenly appears in front of the silly yet righteous Mitama, who "wants to save humanity from its inevitable downfall." When Mitama goes to the shopping district that seems to be calling out to her, she is faced with... This is a Shinto-inspired comedy about a silly righteous high school girl and some bizarre Gods. Hurry up and pray!! (Source: Manga Box)

Collection of oneshots: **1) Indecent Encouter** by Haruka Minami **2) We Will Love** by Kana Mizuki **3) Go! Conflict Management Unit** by Tsubaki Mikage **4) The Pale and Wavering Sketch** by Waka Sagami **5) The Summer and the Nostalgia** by Yukimura **6) The Proper Way to Raise a Pet** by Ruiko **7) Pretend Lovers - Secret Slave** by Aya Shouoto **8) Getting Along** by Nanao Okuda **9) We Have a Hero in Our Hearts** by Terako Tsukimoto **10) Spiteful Cooking** by Naduki Koujima A continuation of a side story included in [Our Kingdom](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1111). **11) Neko Samurai - Ocean Barrier** by Danji Kyushu **12) The Troubles of Kurashina-sensei** by Natsuho Shino A chapter in the first volume of [Kurashina Sensei's Passion](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1681). **13) Thief x Thief** by Homerun Ken Also published in [Clan of the Nakagamis](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=3097) **14) Our Relationship** by Naduki Koujima A continuation of the story of two secondary characters from [Our Kingdom](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1111). **15) Loving Boys Boarding School** by Danji Kyushu **16) Here in Magic Land** by Hirono Suzuhara **17) Rabbit Ear Kindergarten** by Yogorouta Kamei A short story that was also published in [Tsuki ni Ookami ](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2064). **18) Shadows of the Forest by the Quiet Lakeside** by Sakyou Yozakura

Shogo became interested in painting at an early age thanks to his father, who owns an art gallery. Born into a family of artists, his older brother is a prodigy, and Shogo is often referred to as the "prodigy's younger brother." As a result, his love for painting begins to fade. Thinking a change of scenery would be for the best, Shogo's brother contacts a friend living on a small island and arranges for Shogo to move. There, he meets Ryosei, a boy with "hands blessed by god." Shocked by the overwhelming talent gap between them, Shogo makes a move, and Ryosei... This is a complicated yet pure romance brought to life by a paintbrush under the stars. (Source: Renta!)

Naomi, a young Japanese woman, arrives in the Wild West in search of her parents. She doesn't know the customs of Cowboys but is not discouraged. Can a little Japanese Girl survive the Savage West?

With a handsome fiancé and a career at a fashion magazine, Jung Dana just about has it all. In order to clinch a promotion, she just needs to get star photographer Park Jihan to do a shoot. Dana manages to convince him, but after the shoot, Jihan disappears and Dana is brutally dumped by her fiancé. Dana bitterly swears off dating, but when she and Jihan run into each other four years later, sparks start flying. Can the two of them overcome their past trauma and find a safe haven in each other? **Original Webtoon:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/60201135), [Daum](https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EA%B2%B0%ED%98%BC%EC%9D%80-%EC%82%AC%EC%96%91%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/3097) **Official Translations:** [English](https://tapas.io/series/marriage-no-thanks/info), [S.Chinese](https://www.kuaikanmanhua.com/web/topic/16383), [Japanese](https://piccoma.com/web/product/126230)