*Note: Chapter 3 was split into 10 parts in the original serialization and later combined in the volume release.*

2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Gekiga Koubou, a landmark event that sparked a gekiga boom in the rental manga industry of the time and laid the foundation for the enduring popularity of youth manga and adult manga that continues to this day. To mark this occasion, our company is reissuing the first issues of *Kage* and *Machi*—pivotal publications that served as cornerstones for the development of gekiga and drove the short-story magazine boom—in a two-volume set. These reissues faithfully replicate the original binding, color schemes, and book design as closely as possible. Each set includes an explanatory booklet featuring testimonials from individuals involved at the time, bringing these works to contemporary readers. This long-awaited, precious reprint offers both general readers and researchers a chance to discover the roots of modern manga. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

"Why are you so okay with my blood touching you...?" Blanca, who works as a slave, meets a handsome young man named Vincent while on the run. When Vincent's blood runs down Blanca's cheek after he is injured, he cannot hide his surprise and confusion. No one should be able to accept their own cursed blood unscathed - Blanca, who grew up as a slave, and Vincent, the lonely "Duke of Death." This is the story of love that these two discover for the first time. (Source: Gentosha, translated)

A girl with holy powers from all over the country and choose the saint--Mary was guilty to poison to the same saint candidate during its selection period. The moment she was scolded by her father, she remembered the memory of the previous world, realizes that she was the world of the maiden games. And they are sure to be a villain. He is killed by the game attacks...Mary who realized that he decided to be alive to the attack of the Holy Knights. For that reason, Mary's chosen method is to change her figure that was a villain, and dress it in a neat saint-style style. Even if it is said to be said to be a villain. The "villain" story of the villain, such as the scene sale.

Cover Illustration: Yuu Shiroya 1. **Makai ni Saku Shiroi Hana** (魔界に咲く白い花) \[Shin Kazuki\] 2. **Onna Kishi no Koufuku na Haiboku** (女騎士の幸福な敗北) \[Yugiri Aika\] 3. **Sono Reijou, Shigoto no Dekiru Tsumadeshite.** (その令嬢、仕事のできる妻でして。) \[Yuyika Kamikawa\] 4. **Shinjitsu no Koi ni Chikazuku Mahou Kusuri** (真実の恋に近づく魔法薬) \[Heki\] 5. **Kowakute Chicchai Danna-sama** (コワくてちっちゃい旦那様) \[Ichiko Bukiyama\] 6. **Tsuyo Tsuyo Maou no Ikenie Hanayome ni Narimashita** (つよつよ魔王の生贄花嫁になりました) \[Hontai Nankai\] 7. **Shujin to Juusha, Naisho no Inton Seikatsu** (主人と従者、内緒の隠遁生活) \[Taberi Tanabe\] 8. **Eien no Kagayaki to Setsuna no Hana** (永遠の輝きと刹那の花) \[Tsugumi Toya\]

Cover Illustration: Taya Mugi 1. **Oshi no Tame ni Shindekure** (推しのために死んでくれ) \[furu\] 2. **Anata no Tonari de Waraitai** (あなたの隣で笑いたい) \[Wamome Hamazono\] 3. **Oshi katsu Material Girl** (推し活マテリアルガール) \[Mikage Otsumeshi\] 4. **Mireba me no Doku, Kikeba Kinodoku** (見れば目の毒、聞けば気の毒) \[Zou Michikusa\] 5. **0.5 no Zettai Fukashin Ryouiki** (0.5の絶対不可侵領域) \[Fumie Suzuki\]