Tsubomi falls asleep whenever she tries to be "proper". One day, she falls asleep in the park and wakes up to find herself in the hands of a stranger, Grandpa! She is then taken by Grandpa to the Ariake's, a group of people who are not "proper" - her male mother, her female father and her neglected older brother, Yuki-chan - and becomes the "little sister" of a strange pseudo-family! (Source: Renta!, translated)
I always thought my life would be exactly the way I wanted it, but why can't I get married? Momo, the eldest daughter, is a complete beauty who can do anything, but she is always running around. The second daughter, Kiku, is clumsy, but persists in following her own way under the supervision of her sister. The third, Ume, is big and strong with glasses, but when she takes them off... And Ranmaru, the youngest, whose life is "incomprehensible", is at the mercy of her three sisters. The love life of these girls. A poignant omnibus love story about a bunch of idiots!
If you work hard, even if it's difficult, you can be happy... isn't that how the world was supposed to be! On her wedding day, Kyoko's fiancee runs away and leaves her at the altar. Now she's stuck with the cancellation fees for the ceremony, while working at uncomfortable workplace, unable to find a new job and pay for a move... The world is hard for 25-year old graduates... Then Kyoko has more misfortunes and a fateful encounter! Life is not something to be trifled with, and the one who enjoys the journey the most wins! A short story collection of four stress-busting love stories to help you overcome your unlucky life! (Source: Fairbell, translated) Included Stories: 1. **Odayakana Hatan** (おだやかな破綻) 2. **Daiichikkibou: Ippatsugyakuten** (第一希望:一発逆転) 3. **Ai Naki Sekai** (愛なき世界) 4. **Stress no Joou-sama** (ストレスの女王様)
Collection of three heart-wrenching and slightly mysterious stories: 1. **Me and Jane Doe** (ミーアンドジェーン・ドゥウ) Hitoshi is a successful rock musician. One day, he wakes up to find himself shackled in a strange room. A strange life of confinement begins with a fan who calls herself "Jane Doe." 2. **"Boku wa Usotsukida" to Boku wa iu** (「僕は嘘つきだ」と僕は言う) One day, my girlfriend suddenly turned into a stuffed doll… A love story between a crybaby and a chronic liar. 3. **Utsukushi Kotoba** (美しいコトバ) The mother who lost her happiness and the daughter whose happiness was taken from her. I wish I could see my mother, back when she still loved me…
"Nice guys" are boring while "manly man" just means self-centered! Ayumi is a girl who runs hot and cold, and she tends to attract no-good men around her. Hiroki Nishikaishi, a.k.a. "Megane," is a normal guy who has had a crush on Ayumi for four years. He doesn't have the courage to confess his love to Ayumi, but he secretly watches over her every time she gets hurt in love... This is a love story filled with the realistic emotions of a strong girl who gets hurt and depressed, but will keep fighting to find a happy ending for herself and her lover! (Source: Fairbell, translated)
Taeko Hano. Today is her first day of work as a receptionist for one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the area! She has a bad feeling and misses the bus, which has an accident and she ends up being late... My super senses were right again, and she is determined to get back on track! (Source: Booklive, translated)