A rose desperate to hide her thorns finally blooms in this office romance. Suzu Takamine, the office's unattainable beauty who turns down anyone that asks her to date, is carrying a painful secret. Whenever she tries to be intimate with a man, they faint for some reason. Suzu wants to get married someday, but with her condition ruining her dating life, she's losing hope for any happily ever after. When the office playboy, Kinase, learns of her unbelievable secret, Suzu is shocked to hear him offer his "expert assistance" in resolving her problem. Now she has to decide: Will she give him a try? (Source: Manga Plaza)

**When you look closely, she really is the world’s sexiest woman.** “From this moment, you are my knight!” says an insanely gorgeous yet wild-looking bride with a gun pointed at Flynn. When he looks closely, he recognizes her as the one and only Dixie Davis, also known as the Texas Tornado and the world’s sexiest woman. Suddenly, Flynn finds himself agreeing to be her personal bodyguard in order to protect her from a notorious gang boss who is infatuated with her. Though he is hesitant at first, he soon comes to see the many adorable facets of the mysterious Dixie Davis and cannot keep his eyes off her! I don’t want to let you go, my Texas Tornado!

An invitation to a high school reunion leaves Kyosuke reminiscing about a peculiar female classmate who would read the same book over and over again - despite saying how boring it is. Even so, the more time Kyosuke spent chatting with this girl, the more he realized he was in love for the first time. One day, just like that, the girl was gone - leaving Kyosuke with a copy of the mysterious book and her words "You can become anything you want" echoing in his mind. Ironically, after becoming everything except what he wanted to be, an older Kyosuke recalls the fleeting kiss he shared with his first love - and with the reunion around the corner, finds himself eager to confront the lingering feeling that had remained dormant his heart for so long. [from Renta!](https://en-renta.papy.co.jp/)

After losing both her parents in a terrible car accident, Zoey is suddenly slated to inherit Greek billionaire Theo Kannelis's fortune. Swamped by the press, she is unable to even leave her own house. In the midst of the media circus, she is visited by Theo's protege, a businessman named Anton. Having gained a reputation as a playboy through his numerous flings with beautiful women, he appears to be next in line to inherit the elderly Theo's international corporation. He tells Zoey, "I'll take you away to someplace safe, where they can't find you," but it must be a trap! Several hours later, after being misled by Anton, she finds herself being spirited away to Greece!

Ava was in a car accident on Christmas Day and lost her best friend. She was accused of being responsible for the crash despite her lost memory of that confusing night. After serving years of prison time, she freezes up in shock in the conference room of her new workplace. The man who controls the place is Vito, whom Ava used to admire. Vito is also the brother of her late best friend. Ava assumes he must hate her so much that he would want to kill her, not work with her. But he steals a kiss from her and asks her to plan this year's Christmas party. What is he thinking?

"There's no way I can forget about last night." The passionate romance between a restaurant manager and her part-time boy.

Tokihiko Takanashi's a student who was thrown out of his residence and then fell into the care of the Kujo family in a twist of fate. There, he meets Takaaki, a college professor who hides the secret that he gets uncontrollable urges when he smells Western sweets. To help Takaaki, Tokihiko gives his body to him, and this depravity leads to Tokihiko falling in love. But, when the "Master" who trained Takaaki's body to be that way returns to Japan, their relationship undergoes a huge change. Will Tokihiko be able to protect Takaaki from the horrid Master...!? **English Translation ** [Mangaplaza](https://mangaplaza.com/title/0303008037/)

Kanane Shinohara's been in plenty of relationships, but they've never panned out. Now, she's in her mid-30s and has become incapable of falling in love. As she drinks her sorrows away, she convinces herself that the reason she can't find a decent man lies within her. However, before Kanane has a chance to fully accept her "harsh reality," a handsome man named Shirosaki appears before her. Has she finally met her Prince Charming? Or is there something more to him? Deep down, all Kanane wants is her own Cinderella story, but her experience tells her she's too old for fairytale romances. Using age as an excuse, she attempts to make a break for it and leave Shirosaki behind. However, he might not be so willing to let her escape his reach. (Source: Manga Plaza)

Although a viscountess, Shion's family is poor and deeply in debt. Their last hope rests on Shion's fiance, Leo. However, despite borrowing all that money to meet Leo's expectations, he breaks off their engagement. Ready to give in to despair, Shion receives an invitation from a wealthy baron's son, Charlie. Determined to get back at Leo, Shion asks Charlie to help teach her how to make money. As they continue to work together to build up a hot spring, will love spring forth...? https://www.cmoa.jp/title/291177/

Anthology of short stories based on Vento Aureo, the fifth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. Contains 7 short stories about various members of Passione, most notably La Squadra Esecuzioni. 1. **Noraneko wa Harukaze to Saru** (野良猫は春風と去る) \[Ballad Kitaguni\] After learning of Formaggio's death, Illuso visits his room and finds the cat he left behind. Illuso fondly remembers the days he spent with Formaggio and the cat. 2. **Ore Jiman no Hari to Ito** (オレ自慢の針と糸) \[Yoshihito Okita\] While trying on a new suit, Prosciutto is held at gunpoint by Filo, one of Passione's associates. During Prosciutto's assassination of Filo's brother, Ago, his understudy Pesci had damaged and stolen one of the brothers' matching suits in a fit of petty anger. Filo demands his brother's jacket, threatening to assassinate the two assassins. 3. **Oya no Kokoro Ko Shirazu no Maki** (親の心子知らずの巻) \[Ballad Kitaguni\] Melone's assassination of Amaretti Lucano goes awry when Baby Face's spawn inherits a kind disposition from its newest mother, Lucano's housekeeper. With help from Ghiaccio, Melone attempts to convince his Stand's child to kill, stumbling across its mother's true nature in the process. 4. **Gang-gawa no Shounin** (ギャング側の証人) \[Keiji Andou\] Passione, still a growing force within Italy, faces a grave threat to its existence: famous prosecutor Gilberto Falco aims to expose 32 of their members in court, and deal a crushing blow to the boss's influence in the process. Though Tizzano is tasked with assisting the defense by any means necessary, Squalo is ordered to kill him at the trial's conclusion. 5. **Risotto Nero wa Kansatsu Suru** (リゾット・ネエロは観察する) \[Ayato Toya\] With his team on the verge of collapse under the boss's rule, Risotto Nero decides to undertake the latest assassination mission himself. His target is Rossi Gallignani, a member of the city council whose bad habits include dealings with rival organizations. Infiltrating the politician's early Christmas party, Risotto prepares to strike—but during a sudden blackout, Rossi disappears, leaving the nearby "unopenable door" as Risotto's only clue. 6. **Cioccolata, Inu wo Kau** (チョコラータ、犬を飼う) \[Denkieidou\] Cioccolata takes in a police officer's dog after disposing of its owner, ordering Secco to train it. It becomes difficult to tell owner from pet in the bizarre slice-of-life that follows. 7. **Gelato ga Tokete Shimau Mae ni** (ジェラートが溶けてしまう前に) \[Kira Tsukinami\] Gelato, a man who loves sweets and murder. Sorbet, forever his supporter. The two have a chat while driving toward their next mission. What awaits them is ruin.

Daimon and Otome finally confirm their feelings for each other and decide to go out together, but what happens “after that”? Based on the hit love story set in a patisserie, this is a complete collection of all the special-edition stories that were published after the serialization ended! (Source: Shueisha, translated)

*Note: Includes three extra chapters.*