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In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online - a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other - debuts, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in a wholly realistic gaming experience. But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG - a log-out button. Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, "Game Over" means certain death - both virtual and real... (Source: Yen Press) *Notes: \- Covers the Aincrad Arc from Volume 1 and some side stories in Volume 2 of the light novel series. \- The American version of this manga published all 12 chapters in one volume.*
You're not the type of girl who can attract a man. If you get proposed to within the next month, I'll give you a thousand dollars! Charlotte is a talented graphic designer, who spends her days in baggy jeans with ruffled hair. She knew her best friend, Gabe, doesn't see her as a lady, but if he's going to make such a bet, she can't just take it lying down! Charlotte decides to get back at Gabe by dramatically transforming herself... (Source: Harlequin)
On the 4th floor of the school building, there's an art storage room. They say it's haunted by the ghost of a female student with endlessly flowing golden hair.The truth behind the students' whispered rumors is Amane, Shusuke's childhood friend. Ever since losing her father, she lost her voice and has been supporting herself by continuously painting. (Source: MANGA Plus)
In a world of magic, Russel Raymond, a cursed third-rate mage from a fallen lineage, seeks a new fate. Banished from the academy, he scrapes by as a mercenary until his mother’s memento sparks a chance to return to the past. Rewinding to his academy days, Russel receives a new power, igniting his journey to reclaim his honor and rewrite his destiny. With this second chance he’s been given, will he finally soar like the dragon he was meant to be? (Source: Tapas)
After dying in an experiment, Anisha wakes up in the past at the orphanage where she was sold to a mad scientist. However, things take a different path when she is adopted by Duke Aubrey to replace his late daughter, Annette. Though having to live as someone else, she decides to enjoy her new freedom while plotting revenge on the scientist. But as she starts to recall facts unknown in her former life, Anisha wonders if it's a side effect of the experiments or if her past holds deeper secrets… (Source: Tapas)
Mariela is the last alchemist alive after waking from a deep sleep that lasted two hundred years. As the sole alchemist in town, she could make a killing by brewing and selling potions…but after two hundred years of suspended animation, all she wants to do is relax, take things easy, and live at her own pace! *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*
Will anyone answer love's distress call in this funny and poignant collection of short stories? **1-2. SOS** When Raku, Nono, and Y? start a secret dating agency at their school, none of them realize the trouble they're in for! One of their clients needs rescuing from a date gone dangerously wrong, and when a teacher finds out about the matchmaking service, these junior Cupids are in very hot water! **3\. That Sweet Organ Song** (オルガン) In 1920s Japan, bookstore clerk and aspiring poet Setsu encourages her customer Shotaro to follow his dream of becoming an organist and composer. But will class differences and the vagaries of fate conspire to extinguish their artistic ambitions along with their budding romance? **4\. The Good Life** (恋・問・題) Spoiled chauvinist Yohei takes his sweet girlfriend Mami for granted, but when she begins to tire of letting him walk all over her, will she turn to nice-guy Horie, or will she try to get Yohei to change his ways? (Source: VIZ Media)
Fans already love the romantic comedy franchise about Katarina Claes, a woman from Earth reborn into an otome game and determined to avoid her villainous end. Although she’s living in a game world full of male love interests, she also develops rich relationships with the women around her–and that’s exactly what this anthology is about. Enjoy these original manga stories about Katarina and her lovely ladies setting the boys aside to explore deeper relationships with each other. This book is a special gift to the fans of this series who dreamed of more love between the women! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
The school year starts off well when Mimori befriends the beautiful Nana, but things quickly turn sour for her when she is chosen to be the class representative. Through a series of unfortunate events, she finds herself the focus of attention by three boys and her teachers for all the wrong reasons! Mimori is reunited with Atsushi, a boy she knew in elementary school--and it turns out he despises her for allegedly bullying him in their grade school days. In fact, he plans to exact a little revenge! (Source: VIZ Media) **Included bonus stories:** Basically Pure-Hearted, Kiss the Mike!
1) A Terrible Man (Hidoi Otoko) When recently divorced Asou Katsumi is picked up in a bar by younger man Nagao Daisuke he has no idea what he's in for. 2) Yuushu ( Melancholy - 憂愁 )- Continuation of 1. 3) Kawaii Otoko ( Cute Guy - カワイイ男 ) - Final chapter. 4) Extra : Itsumo Yasashii (Always Kind - いつも、優しい ) Side story about Daisuke's friend Kenji. Kenji is in love with an older man, Kouichi, the owner of the nightclub that he works at. One night, Kenji confesses, but is turned down, but not fired. So, Kenji continues to tend bar while his one-sided love is not returned... or is it? Can these two bosses work out their differences and have more than a working relationship?
1) Shounen wa Asu o Korosu: The main story revolves around two high school boys struggling at rock-bottom, although they don't even realize it. They are exact opposites in more than looks: Sakuraba is an honor student with an icy exterior, and Fujieda is a hot-headed trouble-maker. They love to hate, as the saying goes, but as we follow the story through Fujieda's mind we see what may be roiling just beneath the surface. They become tied together when their siblings marry, and side by side they protect each other from gangs and the future. There are two extra stories in the second volume: 2) Kan no Naka no Watashi no Kedamono is a psychological story taking place inside the tight security of a yakuza base. 3) Indigo Blue: Koga and Shiba don't quite fit into the ordered Japanese system, and so they leave the country. We pick them up again 4 years later in Mexico City. One final dirty job, and they'll have enough to retire to that Caribbean island with the sky of indigo blue... (Source: Translated Treasures)