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) \[Dorokawa Megumi, Mika, Yuki Amino\]

While the original four .hack video games followed the tales and travels of Kite, these books tell the story all over again, from the view of Akira Hayami, also known as BlackRose in The World. When her younger brother, Fumikazu, falls into a coma while playing The World, Akira decides to figure out why it happened, and launches herself into the most exciting, and dangerous, journey she will ever have to encounter. Where she meets the twin blade Kite whose friend Orca has fallen into a coma too. Together they venture to find out The World's innermost secrets meeting new friends along the way who aid them in their journey. (Source: Wikipedia)

Lucas Trowman was the greatest archmage in history until he was condemned by Demigod to spend eternity losing his mind. But 4,000 years later, he’s thrust back into this world, into the body of Frei Blake, the weakest, most un-talented student at the prestigious Westroad Academy for mages. After all this time, the world of magic has barely progressed. Could this be the work of Demigod? Determined to find out, Lucas seeks to reach the highest levels of power once again and get his revenge. (Source: Tapas)

Known for his biting wit and rapid-fire brain cells, Yukito Ayatsuji is a detective and top-ranked skill user who possesses the ability to expose any crime. When a request to investigate a puzzling murder incident hits his desk, Ayatsuji must team up with Mizuki Tsujimura, a spunky agent sent from the Special Division, to tackle the case. Can the unlikely duo get to the bottom of this mystery?! (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

A young Taiwanese assassin codenamed "Glass Heart" committed suicide by jumping off a building, and her heart was pierced by a metal fence. Miraculously, her life was saved by heart transplantation. During her recovery she began to experience strange dreams, which led her to Japan looking for the donor of her heart, who happens to be Kaori Makimura, former partner of City Hunter.

Even as butterflies ominously proliferate in town, the rumour of a mysterious creature lurking in the tunnel behind the school spreads among the children. When the body of Arie Kimura's mother is found by this tunnel's entrance, next to apparently human traces, the legend seems to be confirmed. Is the end of the world coming? In order to appease the wrath of the beast, the children decide to offer it a sacrifice: The unfortunate Arie, whom they believe to be the cause of the curse, is shoved into a well that leads to the Nijigahara tunnel—an act that in turns pushes Komatsuzaki, the budding thug who has carried a torch for Arie for a while already, entirely over the edge. But this is only the beginning of the complex, challenging, obliquely told Nijigahara Holograph, which takes place in two separate timelines and involves the suicidal Suzuki; Higure, his stalker-ish would-be girlfriend; their teacher Miss Sakaki, whose heavily bandaged face remains a mystery; and many more―brothers, sisters, parents, co-workers, teachers, aggressors and victims who are all inextricably linked to one another and all will eventually―ten years later―have to live with what they've done or suffered through. (Source: Fantagraphics) *Note: Includes three extra chapters.*

A spin-off of Nanatsu no Taizai showing how Ban and Elaine met in more detail. Over the course of seven days with Ban, Elaine's heart is healed. The distance between them closes, but...In the land north of Britannia, there is a forest where humans are not allowed to go, and it is known as the "Fairy King's Forest." The one known as the Fairy King, Harlequin, has not been seen for 700 years. His younger sister Elaine guards the Fountain of Youth from human greed by herself. After many partings and 700 years of isolation, her tears are about to dry up. Then, a young man appears seeking the Fountain of Youth. That young man's name is Ban. Over the course of seven days with Ban, Elaine's heart is healed. The distance between them closes, but...

This manga simply describes how Gorou Inogashira, the main character, chooses and takes a meal. Unlike other gourmet manga, Gorou likes to eat at cheap restaurants and no trivia on cuisine is given. The authors are trying to depict the essentials of the act of "eating" by Gorou's monologue, which comprises most of the lines of this manga. *Notes: Nominated to the 20th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.*

A series of Naruto novels. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, which each volume focusing on a particular clanmate, ally, team...or villain. 1. Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi \[Higashiyama Akira\] The story revolves around Kakashi Hatake, who is melancholy despite his new position as the Sixth Hogake. 2. Shikamaru Hiden: Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo \[Yano Takashi\] A battle between Shikamaru and the "strongest genjutsu-user." 3. Sakura Hiden: Shiren, Harukaze ni Nosete \[Oosaki Tomohito\] The result of Sakura's feelings will be revealed. 4. Konohagakure Hiden: Shuugen Biyori \[Hinata Shou\] The other ninja in Konoha and what happened to them "after the original manga." 5. Gaara Hiden: Sajin Gensou \[Ukyou Kodachi\] A story of love—something the Kazekage does not know very well. 6. Akatsuki Hiden: Sakimidareru Aku no Hana \[Shin Towada\] A story revealing the "truth of the Akatsuki."

Inept with a sword, unable to ride a horse, and apathetic toward the empire he serves, Regis Aurick is a hopeless soldier who spends his days buried in books. Banished to the borderlands, he encounters a stirring young woman with red hair and ruby eyes. She is Fourth Princess Marie Quatre Argentina de Belgaria, known simply to Regis as Altina. *“…Do you want to become my tactician or not?”* Having sought him for his rumored strategic prowess, she aspires to reform an empire led by self-seeking nobles and driven to pointless wars, the legendary blade of an emperor, the Grand Tonnerre Quatre, at her hip. Continuously underestimated by her regiment, including her would-be tactician, the princess resolves to prove her worth beyond a shadow of a doubt—no matter the risk. Here is a tale of war, love, and politics, woven by the bookworm and the sword princess. (Source: J-Novel Club)

It's 2020 and Tokyo is on fire! A large, mysterious creature rampages through the city destroying everything in its path. Cut to 1959. We meet a spunky young girl, Asa. As one of 11 siblings, Asa is constantly forgotten. Most people can't even remember her name. So, when she is kidnapped for ransom (by a guy who mistakes her for a doctor's kid), no one bats an eye—not even when a typhoon hits! Now Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive the brutal storm. But there's more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. (Source: VIZ Media)

J is a professional hitman…he was orphan and raised by a syndicate as an assassin. He was too good, killed too many people, knew too much about the syndicate. When the syndicate tried to erase him, they were backfired…when three syndicates were wiped out completely, J became “untouchable”. Megumi, a girl in third grade, was bullied by her classmates because she is half-Japanese, half-American and gets good grades. One day, when they bumped their heads…their bodies were switched. Now J is inside a cute girl’s body…and Megumi is inside the tough guy’s body. Now they must hide that they are not who they were and keep their everyday life look the same as before. J never knew how hard a girl’s life is, and Megumi enjoys her new life!? *Source: KADOKAWA Global*