The chapter begins with focus on a Trainer named Emerald, who is sent by Professor Oak and Crystal to catch Jirachi within seven days. On arrival at the Battle Frontier, he accidentally interferes in the opening ceremonies and gains the second challenge of clearing the seven Facilities by defeating the Frontier Brains within that time. During this time, Emerald befriends Todd Snap and discovers that the masked Guile Hideout is seeking Jirachi for evil purposes. (Source: Bulbapedia)

From ANN: The America-based online bookstore Glacier Bay Books announced on Friday that it will release Glaeolia, a collection of indie manga, in English. The volume will feature more than 250 pages. Glacier Bay Books describes the collection: We're proud to announce Glaeolia, a new 250+ page English-language collection of indie manga, with stories from Arantoochika, Hiuchi tana, Kawakatsu Tokushige, Masumura Jūshichi, mogcom, Moriizumi Takehito, Morita Rui, Okuda Akiko, Onta Niwako, Shinnosuke Saika, Yamakawa Naoto, and Yosomachi. These include self-published works (dōjinshi), as well as works selected from indie manga magazines and mainstream publishers. Each volume will be numbered from a limited print run of 300. Volume 2 Contains: - "A Dream of Snow" & "From Far Away" & "Absence" & "Dancing Spirits" by [MORI Masayuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/1b2esg7/mori-masayuki) - Telephone, Sleep, Music by [KAWAKATSU Tokushige](https://mangabaka.org/author/u227lg1/kawakatsu-tokushige) - "Atom Bomb Notes" & "Computer Graphics These Days" by [MISHIMA Yoshiharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/b9jsv94/mishima-yoshiharu) - Moondog by [NAKAYAMA Nozomu](https://mangabaka.org/author/bi45lt4/nakayama-nozomu) - M1 by [NERUNO Daisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) - "Late Night Travelogue" & "Earthly Stars in the Palm of Your Hand" by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) - Haunted by [MORITA Ruri](https://mangabaka.org/author/of5siw0/morita-ruri) - Family Restaurant by [YAMAMOTO Miki](https://mangabaka.org/author/86p0zc2/yamamoto-miki) - Days by [INA (いな)](https://mangabaka.org/author/1lp7lj9/ina) - "Flower Petals" & "Prologue Epilogue" by [SHINO Ura](https://mangabaka.org/author/3j3m2ok/shino-ura) - Lisa's Left Hand by [OBA Kenya](https://mangabaka.org/author/8qi15cp/oba-kenya) - China by [KUROKI Masami](https://mangabaka.org/author/kziua56/kuroki-masami) Volume 3 Contains: - Everyday Scenery by [oratnir](https://mangabaka.org/author/t6vv49z/suzuwa-rintarou) - The Invisible Woman Vs The Master Swindler by [NISHIMURA Tsuchika](https://mangabaka.org/author/bbqn65i/nishimura-tsuchika) - White Dream by [ISAO Yamada](https://mangabaka.org/author/i4g8tfb/isao-yamada) - In the Douggsoup by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - [September Friends](https://mangabaka.org/series/i3rao3e/kugatsu-no-yuujin) by [KOMACHIYA Suzuka](https://mangabaka.org/author/ui9m9ff/komachiya-suzuka) - 30th Century by [YOKOYAMA Yuichi](https://mangabaka.org/author/abgvqn1/yokoyama-yuuichi) - 2^999 by [YAGI Nagaharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/8stsvb4/yagi-nagaharu) - Midnight Hawks by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - Move Forward by [OUMI Konomi](https://mangabaka.org/author/7pawdq2/oumi-konomi) - Impatient Ms. S by [KOYUBI](https://mangabaka.org/author/v1itjgh/koyubi) - Rain in Nakasu by [HADENA Kangofu](https://mangabaka.org/author/2pa9n6v/hade-na-kangofu) - Specimen Room of Existence by [MITSUHASHI Kotaro](https://mangabaka.org/author/57eqh81/mitsuhashi-kotaro) - [Baby It's You](https://mangabaka.org/series/qcxul63/abayo-baby-it-s-you) by [FUKITSU Reiji](https://mangabaka.org/author/23f4tns/fukitsu-reiji) - New York Diaries by [KONDOH Akino](https://mangabaka.org/author/sr2uwxv/kondoh-akino)

A collection of yuri one-shots by various authors. Cover illustration: U35 **#Illustration**: Reine Hibiki **#Illustration**: Non **#Illustration**: Hiiragi Yutaka 1. **Blue Line** (ブルーライン), U35 2. **Mushoku to JK** (無職とJK), Canno 3. **Unmei no Watashi** (運命の私), Miman 4. **Komimication** (こみみけーしょん), Nakatani Nio 5. **Shoujo S no Yukue** (少女Ｓの行方), Musshu 6. **Mikansei no Prologue** (未完成のプロローグ), Fumio Aya 7. **Oppai Ippai no Shiawase** (おっぱいいっぱいの幸せ), Oku Tamamushi 8. **Yabu no Shiro** (藪の城),Yuikawa Kazuno 9. **Sono Saki no Heikousen** (その先の平行線), Fly 10. **Me wo Hiraite** (目を開いて), Tadano Kagekichi 11. **Tasogaretoki no Koto** (たそがれ時のこと), Kabocha 12. **Kison Shimai** (毀損姉妹), Amano Shunita 13. **Sato to Namida to Onna to Onna** (サトと泪と女と女), Kitao Taki 14. **Koiiro Drops** (恋色ドロップス), Hiroichi 15. **Complex wa Owaranai** (コンプレックスは終わらない), Itou Hachi 16. **Yuri Manga wo Tsukurou!** (百合漫画をつくろう！), Hirao Auri

Sora is an orphaned human, living on the outskirts of a land run by beast people. One day, while working in the brothel, Sora is to service a lycan thrope. It was the first time Sora had ever seen these people he had admired growing up, but upon meeting this Lycan named Navras he is called "disgusting"... sending him into a rant of frustration. Leaving the room without taking the money leaves him in conflict with the manager but suddenly this Lycan seems interested in him...? After receiving enough money to go without working for the next month, Sora begins to wonder... when will he be able to see this Lycan again?

When Prince Josquin de Marigny swept struggling single mom Sarah McInnes into a limo, he revealed a secret. Sarah's father had been in line for the Valmont throne -- and now her son was the heir! The brooding, blue-eyed prince promised Sarah everything she'd ever dreamed of if she would remain in Carramer -- except his heart.... Baffled and bewildered by the sense of homecoming, Sarah was torn. Josquin had given her a new family, but he'd also investigated her past, lied to bring her to Carramer and he'd be regent for her son. So once he took her in his arms, could she trust the promises he made? *** First of the Carramer Legacy Sub-Series: 1. Crowns and a Cradle (2002) [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56184/) 2. The Baron and the Bodyguard (2002) [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56185/) 3. The Marquis and the Mother-To-Be (2002) [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56554/) [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56184/)

Countess Aldante, treated like a servant by her family, is forced into the harem of the notorious womanizing First Prince through her stepsister's machinations. However, Aldante is clever, strong, and more of a "villainess" than anyone else. In fact, Aldante was a notorious villainess in high society until three years ago. For reasons unknown, she had been hiding her true identity, but rather than ruin her life, she'll return to her villainous ways! "I will get revenge on those fools who harm me, twofold!" -- Her oppressive family, her fiancé who is having an affair with her stepsister... and the entire corrupt country will be mercilessly crushed by this ultimate villainess!

"Like a child going hungry... I want to eat you up, time and time again." Section Chief Koino has been stationed in this new position just a month earlier. He's notoriously known amongst the women in the office as an intense perfectionist, a cold and calculated businessman. Others in the office, like Nonoka Ando also find it hard to approach him... However, one day she finds her boss sitting out on a bench in the park during the lunch break, and to her surprise it turns out he makes his own neat lunches! Bit by bit, it becomes clear just how many little charming things Mr. Koino seems to be keeping to himself...! (Source: MangaPlaza)

[ Official English](https://comics.inkr.com/title/1661-ban-g-dream?utm_source=mud) Kasumi Toyama has always been captivated by the "beat of the stars". Since then, she's been searching for something... a spark that'll excite and thrill her! Following a trail of star-shaped stickers, she soon stumbles upon a Random Star guitar at her school mate's house! Could this mark the start of something amazing? A sparkling, heart-racing high school life begins for Kasumi as she decides to form a band! [Shogakukan Asia]

He believes she’s wicked. She’s willing to marry him anyway. “How much will it cost to get you to give up guardianship of my nephews?” That’s what Cruz De Carillo asks Trinity when she freezes under his contemptuous glare. A year and a half ago, Trinity had been his maid—until she was entrusted with his half brother Leo’s sons. After circumstances led her into a fake marriage with Leo, he suddenly died. Now Cruz believes Trinity was after Leo’s money. She tries to tell him the real reason, but he won’t listen—which hurts, especially because the one she has feelings for is Cruz!

20-year-old Nao has two older step-brothers, Kazu and Hiro, from his mom's second marriage ten years ago. They all live separately now, but one day Nao turns up on Hiro's doorstep. Hiro's the second oldest brother and six years older than Nao, and although he allows Nao to stay, he's awkward and won't look Nao in the eye. Nao is upset that he didn't receive a warm welcome, but his brother has his own problems. You can't judge a book by its cover, and it turns out Hiro's actually in love with Nao, so is reluctant to act like his brother! Hiro does his best to hold himself back, but he gets close to breaking point as Nao innocently approaches him out of the bath and in bed...! Is a handsome brother with an attitude and his vulnerable, puppy-eyed little brother living together more trouble than it's worth!? This is a story of brothers in love living under one roof!! from Renta!

From han-file: Her skin was white as snow. Her hair as black as ebony. Her lips...darn near purple! But before the freezing beauty could explain to Zach Prescott how she'd wound up on his doorstep during a snowstorm in only a wedding dress, she fainted. His seven pint-size charges insisted the mystery woman was Snow White. But their uncle, savvy CEO Zach Prescott, sure knew better. Snow White was a fairy tale. Sabrina White was living, breathing reality. And a runaway bride. He told himself his curiosity about her was only natural. Their kisses, the result of comfort...and close quarters. Because theirs could never be a storybook ending. He was nobody's prince. Or was he? [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/81774/)

Kazuma is a successful business person whose life is going smoothly, but one day, he bumps into an escaped prisoner, and gets taken hostage; moreover, he happens to be Kazuma's step brother! He assaults Kazuma to keep him quiet by restraining his arms and legs, and violating Kazuma's ass. However, the longer he is kept as a hostage, the more peaceful their life together becomes. Kazuma starts to have feelings for him as he knows more about his captor, but the police are about to break their quiet life together...! This is a heartwrenching love story about the Stockholm syndrome! Don't miss it! [Official English on Renta](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56872/) Serialized as "Gokuchiku Honey ★Datsugoku Gikei ni Kawareta Nonke Riiman"