Pachipro, supercar salesman, stock investment scammer, gay hostess ... A collection of short stories depicting various "Japanese experts".

A ZERO-SUM anthology of love stories with demons. In a world where supernatural beings called Ayakashi exist, some unhappy girls find love in the most unexpected ways. Each of them has a different story, but they are all saved by powerful and beautiful Ayakashi who fall in love with them. Whether a proud Oni, a mysterious Dragon, a gentle Kitsune or an arrogant Tengu, these Ayakashi are willing to do anything to protect and win their human brides. Cover Art: OOBA Soto **Volume 1 Contents:** 1. "Oni no Tsumadoi" (鬼の妻問い), Art by KURO Komari, Story by BEPPU Makoto. 2. あやかし大奥の最下層花嫁, Art by SUZUMIYA Yuniko, Story by AKANE Tama. 3. 虐げられし黄金少女は御曹司に愛される, Art by ASARA Natsu, Story by ARISU Yuuki. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n6682ho/) 4. 孤高の鬼に愛されたい, Art by AKUTAGAWA Kazuma, Story by Kureha. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7732iq/) 5. 夢現に心の契りはきらめいて, Art by Saco (サコ), Story by HANACHIRU Koko. **Volume 2 Contents:** 1. "Kamikatari ni Sayonara wo" (神騙りにさよならを). By KUREMITSU Yuzu. 2. 婚約破棄されたあげく失業と思ったら、竜の皇太子に見初められました。 Art by Kuroda, Story by ASAGI Chiyoharu. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2099fu/) 3. 婿殿は蛇神様. By ADASHINO Sotova. 4. 面倒くさがり屋の神様にご奉仕中！ Art by KURIYAMA Kogane, Story by FUJITANI Kaname. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2058cm/) 5. 天狐に嫁入り. Art by NAKAMURA Shibatarou, Story by Izumi (和泉). [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0173hy/)

Yui is suddenly asked to be the fake fiancée of Kouki Takato, a sergeant in a big company. For some reason, she lives a life of poverty, and her first impression of Kouki, who is flirting with her money, is super-horrible. She immediately rejects the proposal, but when he unexpectedly and sincerely apologises, she is smitten and agrees to accept. When they start living together, Kouki is kind and heals Yui from her many hardships... A heartwarming love story that goes beyond business and starts with a lie.

1. **Toarui Ichi EROICA Fan no Tsubuyaki...** (とあるいちEROICAファンのつぶやき…) \[Ryouko Shitou\] 2. **Buchou Tetsuno Klaus** (部長鉄野クラウス) \[Miwa Sakai\] 3. **Denwa no Mondai** (電話の問題) \[Maya Mineo\] 4. **Lawrence yori Ai wo Komete 20XX** (ロレンスより愛をこめて20XX) \[Kanako Nanamaki\] 5. **Bluff pro yori Ai wo Komete** (ブラフプロより愛をこめて) \[Michiyo Akaishi\] 6. **Uruwashi no Eroica yori Ai wo Komete** (薔薇の伯爵に愛をこめて) \[Seika Nakayama\] 7. **Son Goku yori Ai wo Komete** (孫悟空より愛をこめて) \[Tomo Aoki\] 1 8. **Son Goku yori Ai wo Komete** (孫悟空より愛をこめて) \[Tomo Aoki\] 2 9. **Son Goku yori Ai wo Komete** (孫悟空より愛をこめて) \[Tomo Aoki\] 3 10. **Seitokai yori Ai wo Komete** (生徒会より愛をこめて) \[Yukiko Toono\] 11. **Kita Mita Katta! 20XX Cyber Edition** (来た見た勝った‼︎ 20XX Cyber Edition) \[Yayoi Ogawa\] 12. **Oshiire no Takaramono** (押し入れの宝物) \[Atsuko Shima\] 13. **Shiritsu Eroica Hoikuen** (私立エロイカ保育園) \[Lemon Haruna\] 14. **Gogh Satsujin Jiken** (ゴッホ殺人事件) \[Moto Hagio\] 15 **Eroica yori Ai wo Komete Gokujou Ai wo Komete ♡♡♡♡** (エロイカより愛をこめて極上愛をこめて♡♡♡♡) \[Miyuki Takahashi\] 16. **Nantsuttemo Yappari Eroica** (なんつってもやっぱりエロイカ) \[Waki Yamato\] 17. **Haruka Narukana Arcadia** (遥かなるかなアルカディア) \[Honda\] 18. **Fake yori Ai wo Komete** (フェイクより愛をこめて) \[Kyouko Shitou\] 19. **Monogatari ga Hajimaranai** (物語が始まらない) \[Shouko Hamada\] 20 **Shousa yori Ai wo Komete** (少佐より愛をこめて) \[Naoki Urasawa\] 21. **Hanafuru Yakata yori Ai wo Komete** (花降る館より愛をこめて) \[Chika Shiomi\] 22. **Eberbach to Watashi** (エーベルバッハと私) \[Takeshi Nogami\] 23. **1980's no Shougakusei yori Ai wo Komete** (1980'sの小学生より愛をこめて) \[Moyoco Anno\] 24. **Bankara-san ga Tooru** (バンカラさんが通る) \[Haru Yamamura\] 25. **Saint Klaus no Okurimono** (聖クラウスの贈りもの) \[Noriko Nagano\] 26. **Nihon yori Ai wo Komete** (日本より愛をこめて) \[Toshie Kihara\] 27. **Ikinari Nihon Mukashibanashi** (いきなり日本昔ばなし) \[Yasuko Aoike\]

First published in Shogaku San-nensei magazine in 2000. The commemorative first volume of the Little Mermaid Series, depicting a beautiful ocean world filled with colorful mermaids. Set in a small seaside town, this beloved comic returns, chronicling the love and adventures of Mio, a shy girl who adores the sea and fortune-telling! Through her encounter with the mysterious fortune-telling cards "Marine Tarot," which grant the power to transform into a mermaid, Mio discovers the boundless power of the vast ocean... and the great courage that dwells within the heart of a small human...

A booklet packaged with Harta volume 97 at select stores. It's an anthology of one-shots from various authors focusing on the theme middle-aged men with stories about bartenders, professional shogi players, ex-military men, and other cool, older men who exude mature sex appeal. (Source: Natalie, translated)