For the past seven years, Sarah, an ordinary university lecturer, has received a bouquet of roses every Friday without fail. The sender is a man named Silas, an incredibly rich playboy. He's professed his love for her countless times, but Sarah can't forget the awful experience of being the subject of a bet while they were still students. She feels like these grand gestures are just a continuation of Silas's little game, so there's no way she'll ever believe him. [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/141405)

Fiona is the daughter of an earl who has lost the family fortune. Looking for a way to solve their financial troubles, the family set up Fiona to marry Cyrus Osborne, the second son of a tycoon. As Fiona sets out to meet him, the man who catches her eye is actually Cyrus's brother Kyle, CEO of the Osborne Foundation. Kyle takes her breath away with the soulful music he plays and his ability to put her at ease... There's certainly more to this engagement than meets the eye...! [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/141402)

The Italian's newfound family Arriving in beautiful Sardinia to take up her new position as junior registrar, Dr. Kelly Carlyon is horrified to find her new boss is Luca Ferrero, the brooding Italian who once broke her heart. But the handsome doctor is a single dad now, and he's finally come to realize what's important in his life--and that includes Kelly. Yet he is so protective of his son that Kelly knows Luca is hiding something, something to do with little Matteo. And if they are to rekindle their relationship, she needs his honesty as well as his love....

Maggie, a flower shop's assistant, learns one day that she has a fiancé. It was her late father who arranged their engagement when she was only three years old. To her further surprise, the man she is to marry is the heir to an earl. As confused as she is, Maggie decides to at least see him. The man is handsome but difficult, with a terrible habit for criticism and expressionless eyes as cold as ice…

While staying at the Osbourne family home, Kitty meets and is attracted to a fellow guest, Harry, a noble Earl. However, she had mistaken him for being the Earl's servant. Harry also found himself attracted to Kitty, and unless he wanted her to treat him differently, he has to keep lying to her about being a servant. But finally, Kitty found out about Harry's lie...!

Lillian is a best-selling author who has moved in to the vacant house on the outskirts of town, commonly known as the "Thorn House." However, a young count named Arthur mistakes her for one of the maids. Not used to getting this much attention from a boy, Lillian becomes attracted to his kindness, while at the same time being confused by his persistence. She doesn't want to shatter this relationship, but how can she tell him the truth ...?

"Let's get married. We'll fly to Vegas tomorrow." Caleb, third son of the well-known Bravo family in Texas, has employed Irina as his live-in housekeeper for two years. Even if he brings women home without warning or sits around the house naked, she never bats an eye. Caleb can't live without her. But now immigration is threatening to have her deported from America. Caleb proposes a fake marriage to get her a green card, but her response is that she can't have sex with him! (Source: Renta!)

Fuyu and Takaya have been together for twelve years and married for three. Takaya is the perfect husband, and they have a happy marriage... Except for the fact that they never have sex anymore! Following the advice of her best friend, Yuzuko, and the handsome bar master, Tomoki, Fuyu tries to seduce her husband. But it ends in utter failure, leaving her depressed and confused as to what to do. Meanwhile, Takaya is struggling with his rising concern of ED, when he stumbles across a surprising sexual fetish that leaves him wanting more... (Source: MangaPlaza)

This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.

While aiming to become an illustrator, Koharu works in an editing department. In her free time, she dedicates herself to a video game starring her digital prince, Nobunaga. Koharu used to be a total normie until she was betrayed by her beloved boyfriend, but since then she's been afraid of romance and retreated into gaming... One day, her sister brings home Takumi, who's in a pickle due to losing his luggage upon arriving from the US, and he happens to look just like Nobunaga...?! Though Koharu is resistant at first, he ends up staying with them while he searches for his luggage. And on top of that, now Koharu has an illustration gig to handle, too?! Koharu gives it her all, but the job falls through anyway, leaving her depressed. Seeing this, Takumi offers some encouragement, which lightens Koharu's heart. But, when his luggage is found a few days later, it seems Takumi is leaving Japan to return home...?!

**My heart’s wishes cannot reach him if he doesn’t know what love feels like...** Kind Catherine is single and lives modestly, renting a little cottage on the grounds of an old manor in the English suburbs. But her good friend and landlady passes away and after anticipation and anxiety over what kind of person will inherit the estate, a man appears. “Who are you? Who allowed you to come in here?!” Zach demands. He is a cold man from the city who doesn’t seem like he has even an ounce of charity in his heart. Poor Catherine grieves, thinking she’ll be evicted, but she doesn’t yet know what happiness this terrible encounter has in store for her.

**He seems so cold and arrogant, but he's the only one who believes me…** After being falsely accused of embezzlement, Lark decides to confront the prosecuting lawyer to prove her innocence. What awaits her is gorgeous, intimidating attorney James Wolfe. Lark decides to trust James with her plea but finds out a week later that her information has been leaked! Tabloids paint her as a conspiring femme fatale, which results in Lark losing not only her job and home but also the trust of her family. Overcoming her despair, Lark reunites with James, who wants to help her fight her case!