Model Alysha has been selected to become the face of a major cosmetics company’s new campaign. When it turns out that the campaign’s renowned photographer is Ross, she is forced to confront an unpleasant memory from five years ago. Back then, Alysha was a country girl who longed to be a supermodel—she barged into Ross’s studio and bribed him into doing a camera test for her, but the price was steep and continues to haunt Alysha. After that humiliating first meeting, why on earth would Ross choose to work with her now? (Source: Harlequin)

A boy meets a cursed beast on a road at the edge of a forest. A demi-human becomes the servant of a wealthy mistress. A witch and her familiar chat it up. These and other stories of cross-species communication by Suzuka Morino have been compiled into a beautiful collection filled with the author's exquisite linework. (Source: Yen Press)

Thanks to his tenacity, college student Rio has just landed himself his first boyfriend: the suave and mature club bartender, Chiaki. But while Rio obsesses over his mega hot "Mr. Perfect," he also begins to worry he might not be good enough for him. Then, when Chiaki gets the idea that Rio wants to break up, he suddenly grows desperate. Turns out Rio's new boyfriend is actually quite (endearingly) clingy! (Source: MangaPlaza) *Notes: \- Originally published as a two-part story and later picked up for serialization under the title "Hatsu Kare Double-Sided (初彼ダブルサイデッド)". \- Includes the one-shot "Renai Antithese (恋愛アンチテーゼ)" and one extra chapter.*

She was only trying to protect her sister... but when the earnest and strict crown prince took a liking to her as a prostitute, she was given a huge leap in a new career?!... (Source: POCKET COMICS)

Something is killing humans who have received mysterious powers through a seemingly divine source, and only the vampire Angela stands between them and utter annihilation. Her only friend is the vampire known only as Alliance, who secretly desires to create a vampire world called Dystopia! Will he use his unique abilities to assist Angela...or to destroy her? (Source: CPM Manga)

Black is an expression, a color before which words can only hesitate. Suguro Chayamachi returns with another set of short stories in her second collection, NOIR. An unlikely friendship begins when a delinquent picks up a timid businessman stranded on the side of the road. Though they can’t understand each other there is something they each gain from this new, strange relationship. Later, a teenager hires out help to break up his ex-girlfriend’s new relationship, but his new accomplice isn’t quite what she seems. In Nazi Germany, an artist is caught in treason when his son drops a book of paintings. And in England, a street urchin is given a special job, and while it seems simple there is a dark secret to it that could mean disaster for his friend. (Source: DMG)

Upon first glance, high school freshman, Luna Tsukigase, seems like your average school girl. The truth is, though, that she used to be a delinquent! Luna, reformed, dreams of becoming a model!! However, her road to success is steep… Until she somehow gets the sometimes-sweet, sometimes-sour school hottie, Itsuki, to lend her a hand?! Luna and Itsuki’s pure love story will remind you of what it feels like to fall in love. Your heart will certainly skip a beat! *Source: MangaPlaza*

After the fall of civilization, a hierarchical society was born where blood determines everything. The rich steal both the blood and lifespans of the poor, rejoicing in their eternal lives. Nagi is a commoner doomed to an early death, while Saya is a royal gifted with eternal youth. When their unlikely paths cross in a twist of fate, their innocent love sets the gears in motion to tear down the walls of a society built upon tremendous inequality and discrimination.

Timid orphan Violet discovers she's the empire's new saint destined to destroy the evil Malum. Unfortunately, she's surrounded by scornful nobles and a power-hungry emperor and pope. Alone, friendless, and overwhelmed, she finds solace in Ethelmund, heir of House Ermengart, who vows to protect her until the end. Can this fragile wildflower find her footing in the thorny and dangerous world of politics and betrayal? And will she be able to fulfill her destiny with only Ethelmund by her side? **Original Novel:** [Chapters](https://page.kakao.com/content/49158044), [Volumes](https://page.kakao.com/content/62897454) **Official Translations:** [English](https://tapas.io/series/the-blooming-violet-in-the-back-garden-novel/info)

Twin brother or lover? What would happen in colorful college life? A series of unforgettable touching stories caused by mistaking a guy for a twin brother... (Source: WebComics)

Soju Sagara is a lonely, shy high school student employed by a secret organization to investigate violent incidents involving a weapon known only as "SOWN." Teaming up Leon, who has the appearance of a young boy (though in reality is far more) and the Void Association, the pair investigates numerous cases of chaos, each time learning more about the private traumas that fuel our demons. (Source: One Peace Books)

*Note: Includes 3 extra chapters, 2 of which are from the digital version.*