In the Duchy of Ferrara, 15th century Italy. 17-year-old Luciana enters a political marriage with The Duke, Ercole.

A collection of stories: 1. **Mr. Gray no Te** (Mr.グレイの手) 2. **Kagami no Shouzou** (鏡の肖像) 3. **Futari no Fuukei** (ふたりの風景) 4. **Yukidoke Mura** (雪どけ村) 5. **Wasurekaketa Mori no Uta** (忘れかけた森の歌)

The singer-songwriter Amatsuki is the ambassador for Ribbon's reader-participation event "Ribbon Oshi Kyunfes 2022." In *Neko to Amatsuki.*, his daily life is depicted from the perspective of his beloved cats. The story is based on interviews with Amatsuki and includes many real-life episodes. (Source: Natalie.mu, translated)

A collection of stories: 1. **Heart♥Calendar** (はあと♥カレンダー) 2. **AGAIN** 3. **1/2 no Alice** (1/2のありす) 4. **Pearl Pink ni Dakishimerarete** (パールピンクに抱きしめられて) 5. **Seventeen Dream** (セブンティーンどりーむ)

A salesman who lacked motivation, Haijima dislikes his female boss, Rukia-san. However, ......! A masterful romantic comedy depicting the relationship between a woman and a man, a tightrope walk between love and pride. Collection of five oneshots: 1. Soshite, Jinsei wa Tsuzuku… (そして、人生は続く…) 2. Kantan Sugite Komaru (カンタン過ぎて困る) 3. Love for sale 4. Ikanimo Tenka Muteki (いかにも天下無敵) 5. Tenioenai wa ne (手に負えないわねーー)

Takako, whose determination is her best trait, and Kaname, a smart, handsome, and popular boy at school, are in love with each other. But Kaname's strict mother, known as "The Iron Lady," discovers their relationship! Now a deep and wide river named Mother stands in their way. Happiness is on the other side! They cross a dangerous bridge! What will happen to their love? A collection of four short stories by Noriko Nakayama! (Source: Booklive, translated)

If you work hard, even if it's difficult, you can be happy... isn't that how the world was supposed to be! On her wedding day, Kyoko's fiancee runs away and leaves her at the altar. Now she's stuck with the cancellation fees for the ceremony, while working at uncomfortable workplace, unable to find a new job and pay for a move... The world is hard for 25-year old graduates... Then Kyoko has more misfortunes and a fateful encounter! Life is not something to be trifled with, and the one who enjoys the journey the most wins! A short story collection of four stress-busting love stories to help you overcome your unlucky life! (Source: Fairbell, translated) Included Stories: 1. **Odayakana Hatan** (おだやかな破綻) 2. **Daiichikkibou: Ippatsugyakuten** (第一希望：一発逆転) 3. **Ai Naki Sekai** (愛なき世界) 4. **Stress no Joou-sama** (ストレスの女王様)

When Danae returns from her trip, she finds an empty studio and a letter from her boyfriend waiting for her. Suddenly, she loses her house and her man, and moves in with her ex's friend, Rajio Tobideo... How to meet the man of your dreams when the odds are so daunting on earth!　 Includes two additional short stories. (Source: Futabasha, translated)

*"Why am I not human?"* Sinistrari, a "doll," was created in place of Dar-es' dead lover. One day, he escapes from his master's fierce slavery and travels to the human she secretly loves... A collection of short stories full of suspense and miracles! 1. **9-gatsu ni wa Kiseki ga Okoru** (9月には奇跡が起こる) 2. **Ningyou no Ie** (人形の家) 3. **Eien no Onna** (永遠の女) 4. **Kidnap Shakedown** (キッドナップシェイクダウン)

1. **Shiawase ni Naru 1000 no Houhou** (幸せになる1000の方法) We've been dating for three months and we're getting married! I thought I wouldn't need anything if I had it? What is the ideal married life? 1000 ways to be happy, I don't want to leave him no matter what! Love wins! 2. **Aihakatsu!** (愛は勝つ！) 3. **Zeitaku na Supper** (贅沢なサパー) 4. **CATCH&RELEASE**

Mahiru's mother is a perfect superheroine: she married her homeroom teacher at the age of 16, almost running away, and her husband died a month later from an accidental abdominal injury. She was already pregnant at the time and raised her daughter on her own while working as a hostess and graduating from a major university. She is currently the president of a temp agency and flirts with her boyfriend, who is 11 years younger than her. Then, at the age of 21, Mahiru became pregnant. Her mother is quick to move things along, but Mahiru is neither ready to be a mother nor a wife. Her husband is also unreliable. With these feelings, a honeymoon begins, accompanied by both parents?