A collection of 4 one-shots by author Shiina Karuho. Stand By Me: Asuka just got dumped by her boyfriend. As she nurses her broken heart, rowdy, but popular classmate Kobe tells her sadly that he just got dumped, too... Boku ni Yasashiku: Suzu meets Futoshi on the street and is sketched out, but it turns out that he was just trying to find the apt. building that her parents' are renting out. Even more surprisingly, he is moving to take the post of temporary art teacher at her high school... Switch ON!: Inukai likes Nekotsuki even though everyone tells her that Nekotsuki is a dangerous guy. But is there something to all of these rumors? Orion Teikuu: Yuusuke is in love with a girl that walks by where he works everyday. Struck by his determination, Maria decides to offer her help...

Within London dwells humanoid monsters that eat only men—Witches. In order to exterminate them, the British Secret Intelligence Service MI6 formed a unit known as RED. Ruby Blood, a young genius Witch Hunter, is a member of this unit. Off duty, she's just an ordinary, fun-loving girl who loves food, her family, and most of all, her father’s home-cooked dinners. But on Christmas Night, something happens that changes her fate entirely... An eat-or-be-eaten girl-led suspense! (Source: Manga UP!)

Shirai Ran was just your average nurse in her old world, but after her unfortunate demise, she found herself reincarnated into Sekkakoku—a kingdom where imperial courts hold immense influence. Now living as Byakuran, she decides to use her memories and modern medical knowledge to cure the sick and injured. However, it’s not long before rumors of the “great mender” with incredible powers reach the ears of a certain Prince Kuryu. In a shocking turn of events, the emperor-to-be snatches her away and gives her an order—become his consort, and cure him of his peculiar illness! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

The hardworking daughter of a marquess, once overlooked, learns her true value through love. Sophia, the diligent daughter of a marquess, is engaged to the second prince, Delm. Both serve at the Royal Magic Research Institute, but as his fiancee, Sophia is forced to shoulder his work. When she invents a new form of magic, Delm steals her research and registers it under his own name. When she demands it back, he refuses and even accuses her of lying. Hailed as a genius, Delm basks in glory while Sophia is cast away. Stripped of her reputation, her laboratory, and her engagement, she returns home in despair. Then fate takes an unexpected turn as Sophia becomes engaged to Leo Santorina, the prime minister feared as the “Icewolf Chancellor.” Yet behind his cold title lies a kind, gentle man. Cherished and supported by him, Sophia begins to bloom, proving her brilliance while the man who betrayed her faces his downfall. *Source: MangaPlaza*

Despite devoting her body and soul to Emperor Laxus and helping him rise to power as an illegitimate son, Empress Lenisha loses her family and is cast out of the palace due to the Emperor’s paranoid suspicion that she might betray him. Now, Lenisha has only one goal: to bring him down. To do so, she chooses a new husband and ally in Kassius, a war hero brimming with fiery vitality. And so begins their tale of revenge… and perhaps love. (Source: WEBTOON)

Audrey, a noble lady in name only, spends her days toiling at a magic gemstone store. Born without the magical powers required to fulfill her dream of becoming an appraiser, she’s treated as the lowest of the low at work. To make matters worse, the young company president coldly breaks off their engagement, Just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, a genie emerges in front of her from a quartz stone and forms a magical pact with her! With her newfound powers, Audrey can finally start a free life as magical gem appraiser and carve out a shining future! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Otoya, a student at a prestigious music high school, can't stand classical music. Why would he, when rock is so much cooler in every way? It's got beat, drums, speed, everything that classical just doesn't have. But what if listening to classical music could summon beings from an alternate dimension to do battle? Not so boring now, is it?

The neighborhood known as Tengai-ya exists behind a fog of strange and spooky rumors, but when his flaky father agrees to become its property manager, high schooler Ryohei will uncover more than a few secrets! After breathing new life into its coldest, dustiest corners, this teenager will shed a little light upon its dark cloak of mysteries and the strange new friends he meets beyond the gates of Tengai-ya. (Source: ADV)

Gaie Kensei is just starting his high-school life, at the same school as his childhood friend Nireki Hikari. His high school boasts a highly competitive kendo club, and Kensei is excited to join and begin learning from the older students. However, the fact that Kensei's father is a legendary kendo competitor works against him. Once the other club members learn that Kensei is not as good as his father, they refuse to let him join the team. Wandering around in despair, Kensei comes across the secret hideout of Ashihara Naoto. She seems highly skilled in kendo, though she spends all her time reading and claims she hates the sport. Naoto reluctantly helps him train up to prove his worth to the kendo club, though she refuses to join the club herself. On the final day of club sign-ups, Kensei finally makes it into the Kendo club, along with his childhood friend Hikari, who becomes the first female member! Their kendo-centric high-school life is only beginning! (Source: MangaHelpers)

Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.

While working at his part-time job, he saw his girlfriend going to a love-hotel with another man! To win his girlfriend back, Yao Bing will set out on the path to revenge by becoming a real estate developer in Hell. Along the way, he'll recruit minions, seduce beauties, and uncover the hidden plot behind his girlfriend's actions. You might have looked down on me before, but now you'll all be bowing down to me! (Source: Tencent, translated)

Princess Leila of Surhaadi runs away from home after her mother says that she wished Leila had died instead of her sister. Leila arrives in New York and puts on the clothing and red lipstick her sister left behind sixteen years earlier. She visits the hotel's bar and is fascinated by a mysterious man with a wild aura. After growing up within the walls of a palace, Leila decides to take a brave step. But after giving him her virginity, she's taken aback when he coldly leaves her the next morning! (Source: Renta!)