Collection of One-Shots: This anthology features works from several of our star mangaka; works are summarized as follows: "Kokoro wa Kimi ni Yorishimono wo ~ My Heart Returns to You" by TOUEN Momo Plagued by a strange illness of the heart, the lord Naritsune is saved by the divinator Yuzuki. Naritsune is so impressed by his supernatural abilities that he asks Yuzuki to work for him. Unfortunately, word of those powers spreads to the imperial palace… "Kanariya ~ Canary" by TOUEN Momo Sakuya cannot forget his now deceased lover so he drowns himself in pleasure at the hands of others. His favorite distraction is Taichi, but things get complicated as Taichi continues to question Sakuya’s wandering attention. "I Give Up!" by UTSUNOMIYA Hiyoko Will this desperate student council president finally be able to get his best friend to understand the feelings he’s held for him since middle school? Or is he going to get caught up in the snare of those who would wish him harm first…? (WARNING: This piece contains scenes of attempted rape)

Princess Jules, who was raised strictly, is ordered to marry the Crown Prince of an island kingdom in the Mediterranean. Her small hope for the freedom she cannot have in her home country is crushed when she meets the same reality after she sails across the sea: women here are seen as property. During her brief span of freedom before the wedding, she resolves to slip out into the city disguised as a man. In the harbor, Jules meets a second prince—Alejandro. With his masculine face and pirate-like behavior, he is the opposite of his brother, the graceful Crown Prince. Is Jules at risk of falling for the wrong prince? Taken from Balloons & Chapters Dutiful Princess Julianna has a secret -- she's actually happiest makeup free, sailing with the sea breeze in her hair. Her attraction to rebel prince Alejandro is instant -- but her intended is his brother, the proper but dull Enrique! For the first time, Julianna's irresistibly tempted. Before long, she's spending her nights sailing with gorgeous Alejandro while the rest of the palace believes she's sleeping. Soon she'll have to choose -- remain the perfect princess, or follow her heart and stop sleepwalking her way through life.... Taken from Fictiondb

Etienne Gavard is top dog in the business of saving companies, but this latest acquisition has him stumped. With hundreds of livelihoods on the line, he calls in help from an unconventional source…. Meg Leighton has spent her life feeling invisible. She makes the coffee, not important business decisions. She can't believe her seriously sexy boss now needs her expertise! They strike a deal: she'll tell him everything she knows and he'll inject a little French chic into her wardrobe—and a little confidence into her life…?

Queen Elena of the island kingdom of Thallia is set to marry the new sheikh of Kadar. However, as soon as she sets foot in his country, she is captured by a mysterious man named Khalil. He fixes Elena with a golden-eyed glare and declares that he is the rightful ruler of Kadar. He then takes Elena to a desert village, where she is touched by his kindness. Things aren't always what they seem, he tells her, and she can sense the truth in his words. But though Elena's heart has begun to open to Khalil, she believes that to him she's nothing more than a pawn he can use to take his throne. (Source: Renta!)

Holly, an amateur perfumer, has scored a meeting at a big cosmetics firm in the hopes of selling her original perfume. Once in the office of the CEO, she meets Drago, a man with the kind of looks and scent that make women fall instantly in love. Unfortunately for her, the CEO is also auditioning for a new advertising campaign, and somehow she’s been cast as the model! Without a moment to explain the misunderstanding, she finds herself pulled in by Drago’s piercing eyes and they wind up spending the night together. And, on top of everything, the next day Drago has the gall to ask Holly to leave!

Charly is shocked when a man breaks into the flat she is renting. The man turns out to be Aaron, the best friend of the flat's owner, Matt. Aaron accuses Charly of having an affair with Matt, saying she needs to play pretend because Matt's wife is there. What does he even mean? Then Aaron kisses her, leaving her bewildered in front of Matt's wife! Charly goes along with pretending to be Aaron's lover, but what will she do when she finds out that he's really the Hotel King-her competitor?

Learn the full back story behind the world's greatest book on military strategy! *The Art of War* is one of the world's great masterpieces—presenting timeless strategies that are as important in the boardroom as on the battlefield. Now, experience Sun Tzu's classic as never before in this riveting graphic novel brimming with battles, betrayals and political intrigues. The book recounts the conflict between the kingdom of Wu as they plot to attack the far more powerful state of Chu, with both leaders navigating internal plots and power struggles that will forever alter the fate of China. The fascinating accounts in this book include: The story of Sun Tzu, who became a trusted advisor to the powerful Wu clan and then a master military strategist, capturing the attention of Wu Zixu, the clan's most formidable general The creation of the military strategies in The Art of War, as Sun Tzu develops his revolutionary philosophy of asymmetrical warfare The high-stakes Battle of Boju where Sun Tzu's teachings take center stage, shaping a battle that will become legendary in the chronicles of military history And many other fascinating stories! Sun Tzu's Art of War brings to life not only the tactical brilliance of Sun Tzu's teachings but also the human drama behind them—the ambition, sacrifice and the relentless pursuit of victory! (Source: Tuttle Publishing)

The bad guy Luo Jianqing was slain by the hero! After being reborn, he will take up the script and the sword, and he was on his way to defeat the hero and win the throne. Furthermore, he's going to make his haughty master into his plaything, too! (Source: Kuaikan, translated)

Everyone knows that the girlfriend of the popular strength Xiaosheng Lin Xian has a small vault full of glittering golden beans. Only Lin Xian knows that these are the tears of his family. "Lin Xian, I heard that when you fell in love, Ms. Ye was not yet an adult?" Lin Xian glared at the gossip reporter and looked at the little woman next to him with unspeakable words. His darlings may be thousands of years old! **Original Webcomic:** [IQIYI](https://www.iqiyi.com/manhua/detail_18yzrocahx.html), [Mkzhan](https://www.mkzhan.com/215240/), [Zymk](https://www.zymk.cn/4448/), [AC.QQ](https://ac.qq.com/Comic/comicInfo/id/654597), [BiliBili](https://manga.bilibili.com/detail/mc33818), [KuaiKan](https://www.kuaikanmanhua.com/web/topic/21019)

800 years ago, Xie Lian was a pure-blooded and noble Crown Prince, a well-regarded child of Heaven with unlimited potential. But who knew that, after he ascended and became a god with tens of thousands of worshippers, his fate would take such a sharp downhill turn? He was demoted again and again, and fell to rock bottom. 800 years later, Xie Lian ascended again, but this time, without worshippers or and without incense. One day, after returning from collecting scraps, he took a mysterious young man home. And this young man was the Ghost King that made others pale in fear whenever discussed—Hua Cheng. (Source: Bilibili Comics)

Ding dong! It’s the 15th of November 2017. The Earth is now online. Without warning, black pyramid-like structures appear in the sky across the globe—silent, looming, and utterly inexplicable. For six months, humanity watches and waits. Then, a childlike voice announces a new reality: Earth has become a game board. From now on, survival depends on playing by the Dark Spires’ rules. 1st: The Dark Spire is the final authority. 2nd: Game time is between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3rd: All players must strive to conquer the Spire. Each game is a test of wits, nerve, and sanity. Defy the rules, and the punishment is death. Tang Mo, a quick-thinking realist, relies on strategy and reason to navigate this terrifying new world. Along the way, he meets Fu Wenduo, a calm and deadly ally whose secrets run deep. As the two face increasingly complex and psychological challenges, a tentative bond begins to form—one built on trust, instinct, and the unspoken understanding between survivors. But the Spires are watching. And it has only just begun… [Original Novel](https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=3377217) Official English

Xu Xu thought she knew it all. As a no-nonsense top-of-class police academy graduate, she was certain that she was ready for whatever the world threw at her. However, when she was paired with the world-famous detective, Ji Bai, she quickly learned that theory and reality were not always the same. Together they would catch murderers, crack decade old cases, take down international human trafficking rings and even stop a maniacal warlord - all while simultaneously dealing with their budding romance. It was a battle of attrition as their relationship was forced to go to hell and back, but would it prove too much, or would love ultimately prevail? Source: Qidian