One day, on his way home from school, a boy is passing through the park as usual, when he's asked, "Wanna sniff my pussy?" It's a mysterious older lady and the cat she's sniffing. When he hears she's apparently homeless and living in the park... he feels sympathetic and brings the woman and cat home, where his grandmother tells him, "Well, you picked them up, so you better take responsibility." So begins the boisterous and somewhat ecchi daily life of a boy, an older woman, and cats. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

1. **LOVE, PEACE & MIRACLE -Kami no Ue no Slideshow-** (-紙の上のスライドショウ-) 2. **Natsu no Omoide** (夏の思い出) 3. **Chocolate Marble-chan** (チョコレートマーブルちゃん) 4. **GIRL OF THE YEAR** 5. **Chihuahua-chan** (チワワちゃん) 6. **Suki? Suki? Daisuki?** (好き? 好き? 大好き?) In Tokyo, Chiwawa is a popular girl. One day, her dead body is found in Tokyo Bay. Her body is in pieces. Chiwawa's friends gather to remember her, but they realize they do not know anything about her like her real name or her background.

A story about being teased by a taxi driver. (Source: Young Gangan, translated) *Note: Originally published in Young Gangan 2023 issue No. 19.*

When the protagonist “Left,” reincarnated into another world, the gift he received was a “Plant Encyclopedia”—an ability that could only summon weeds. However, this blessing concealed a true power…!? A tale of becoming the strongest plant user by wielding a unique gift!

Thousands of years ago, Vampire King Akabara “Red Rose” Strauss lost both his kingdom and his queen. Since humans were unable to kill the queen, they sealed her away, erecting thousands of fake seals so that the king would never find her true location. Despite being pursued by relentless dhampires, Akabara continues to search for his queen to this day… Akabara’s quest takes a sinister turn when an entity called the Black Swan appears. The Black Swan inhabits the body of a young human girl every 50 years, giving her the power to destroy the Vampire King and his queen. With each incarnation the Black Swan grows stronger—will the 49th Black Swan mean the end of Akabara? *Source: Viz Media*

One day, a princess was stuffed into a barrel and washed ashore an island. One day, a young girl was unexpectedly killed, the culprit yet unidentified. Thus, one day, a battle wrapped in revenge and magic that transcends time and space had begun. *Source: Manga UP! Global*

**"I'M GOING TO UNCOVER THE MYSTERY OF THE 'BLADE CHILDREN.'"** World-class detective Kiyotaka Narumi's last words prior to his sudden disappearance continue to haunt his younger brother, Ayumu. The cheeky 10th-grader becomes further embroiled in the mystery when he is mistaken for the prime suspect in a murder at his school. Led by Ayumu's sister-in-law, Kiyotaka's wife and fellow detective, Madoka, the investigation into the murder gives Ayumu a chance to clear his name. But in doing so, he not only uncovers ties to the Blade Children but also more questions than answers about who and what they are. (Source: Yen Press)

Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro’s personal life is in shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn’t have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives … (Source: Kodansha USA)

From encounters with cats to bookstore trips and every sweet moment in between, enjoy this anthology exploring Sasaki’s and Miyano’s relationship together—including three original stories by Shou Harusono! (Source: Yen Press) Cover illustration: Harusono Shou Illustrations: Harusono Shou, Nazuka Kudan, Kanzume Sawa 1. **Neko to Taion.** (猫と体温。) \[Fuji Azuki\] 2. **Samui Hi.** (寒い日。) \[Toriya Kou\] 3. **Omoide.** (思い出。) \[Mika\] 4. **Miyano no Tsuitenai Hi.** (宮野のついてない日。) \[Touya Tsugumi\] 5. **Otoshimono.** (落とし物。) \[Hinata Kyou\] 6. **Sorezore no Tatakai.** (それぞれの戦い。) \[Itokichi\] 7. **Houkago Date.** (放課後デート。) \[Shichimiya (しちみや)\] 8. **Jiyuu Toukou Kikan no Hanashi.** (自由登校期間の話。) \[Tanno Ichiko\] 9. **Tegami.** (手紙。) \[Shimosegawa Hinaru\] 10. **Unki.** (運気。) \[Konno Paru\] 11. **Yukidaruma.** (雪だるま。) \[Yutoto\] 12. **Yuki no Hi no Hanashi.** (雪の日の話。) \[Sasaki Aoko\] 13. **Suki na Hito no Hanashi.** (好きなヒトの話。) \[Yuki Amino\] 14. **Yasumi Jikan no Yakusoku.** (休み時間の約束。) \[Harusono Shou\] 15. **Shiritori.** (しりとり。) \[Harusono Shou\] 16. **Buchou.** (部長。) \[Harusono Shou\] 17. **Collab Manga** (コラブ漫画) \[Dorokawa Megumi, Mika, Yuki Amino\]

I’ve always had a fascination with the occult; you might even call it my specialty. I’ve been brought in as a consultant on many supernatural and strange mysteries. But nothing could have prepared me for this house. It seemed so ordinary at first, except for that one room. It had no doors, no windows, and was tucked away, leaving anyone to think it was just a wall. I knew that there was something more to it. It shouldn’t be there, it shouldn’t exist, and yet… Just what is this house, and what dark secrets does it hold? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

This is a spin off story that occurs about 2-3 years before "Spiral - Suiri no Kizuna". One of the main characters is Imari, who is in love with the kid who wants to be a detective, and which also quit school running after Kiyotaka, and it seems he's dating a murderer without knowing it...? But how is it all connected to the blade children? Not long after, our favorite Blade Children from Spiral appear for the rescue, all manipulated by Kiyotaka.