**Note:** Won the Gold Prize category of the Dengeki Novel Prize 2005.

An Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy anthology by various mangaka.

The illegitimate fourth prince, Sugen, thought that his current status was perfect. However, one day, he was told to become the next Emperor. Sugen, hating the thought of having to toil for the Empire, asked “Why can’t my brothers do it!?” to which the Emperor replied, “They have no determination.” ―And so, the bloody battle of giving the other siblings the inheritance started between the determination-less princes and princess.

The story takes place in the city of Tokui, which has a legend of two monsters. Yūko Tengai transfers to the town's high school out of season in order to look for clues to clear her older brother of suspicion in a 10-year-old murder case. She teams up with her classmate Masaki Maki, who was in a coma for eight years, and her brother, who uses a robot to communicate to them from his zashikirō (Edo period-style room for confining criminals). But Yūko has a true form...

Cyril is a young man who, for certain reasons, was banished from Lindworm - an elite S-rank guild full of dragon knights who are the best of the best. But little did the guild know that he snuck away with an ability that defies common sense: the ability to communicate with dragons! So Cyril begins to meet many unique dragons, and decides to form his own guild... And thanks to his marvelous qualities, the guild's level rises at the fastest rate in history! And when Cyril's skills are acknowledged by a princess after he saved her life during a top secret mission, he begins to make a name for himself as a non-standard dragon knight! But while continuing to gain experience and being loved by all the girls and dragons around him, he unexpectedly has to confront the legendary dragon known as "the Son of God"...?! Source: KADOKAWA

One day, Seiri meets Mahiro, who has the same idea, the two enjoy the ease of dating within the rules of the relationship, which are not quite lovers, but are more like lovers. They also work hard and enjoy all the good things that come with it! But gradually, the desire for a deeper relationship begins to grow.? *"I don't want to get hurt, I just want a fun love."* But the truth is...?! A true love story of real feelings of hard-working men and women!

1. **Akukare Bambino: Otome Shikkaku** (悪彼バンビーノ〜おとめしっかく〜) \[Sugiyama Miwako\] 2. **Osananajimi Nochi Otokonoko** (幼なじみのちオトコノコ) \[Sano Airi\] 3. **Nishiki-kun no Nasugamama Bangai-hen** (ニシキくんのなすがまま 番外編) \[Shiraishi Yuki\] 4. **S Kare Revenge: Kyou kara Watashi ni Hizamazuke** (S彼リベンジ～今日から私にひざまずけっ～) \[Maki Kyouko\] 5. **xx Kiss, Satsueichuu!** (××キス、撮影中!) \[Yuzuki Soyona\] 6. **Akuma na Shitsuji no Shitsukekata** (悪魔な執事の躾け方) \[Odagiri Nagisa\] 7. **Papa ni wa Naisho de Tsuresatte** (パパにはナイショで連れ去って) \[Oogi Sae\] 8. **Osananajimi ga Sexy sugite Komaru.** (幼なじみがセクシーすぎて困る。) \[Seta Nanami\] 9. **Momoiro Ome-chen★ Bangai-hen** (桃色男女ちぇん★ 番外編) \[Souda Momo\]

The Sacred Artifact, a weapon embodying one's soul. Born into the prestigious Catastrophe Duke family of holy knights, the protagonist Bell was the only one unable to manifest a Sacred Artifact and was exiled from his clan. However, Bell later inherited the legendary Sacred Artifact ‘Avalon’ and attained the strength of an S-rank holy knight. Returning to the ducal house to save his sister, Bell is killed by an unknown assailant. Yet, together with Avalon, he returns to his childhood. Now wielding the legendary Sacred Artifact, Bell's true life begins. (Source: SORAJIMA, translated)

A Togainu no Chi anthology focusing on Shiki.