The dapper staff of The Watering Hole are always eager to serve their clientele with grace and charm. But little do the patrons know that these handsome gents are actually penguins in disguise! The sharplydressed flightless birds love all that the human world offers, but as the saying goes: “You can take thepenguin out of the Antarctic, but you can’t take the Antarctic out of the penguin!”\* \*Not all penguins come from the Antarctic.\*\*\*\* Yes, this actually matters in the world of Penguin Gentlemen. (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Includes a prologue and epilogue.*
Now that all St. Nobara Girls Academy knows Akira is a boy, the students want Mizuki to stop dating him because of Dankaisan Boys School’s awful reputation. Pressured by her classmates and the student council president, Mizuki decides to do the unthinkable: she goes to Ran for help. (Source: VIZ Media)
Ten years ago, the mysterious Hell’s Gate suddenly materialized in the middle of Tokyo, and the stars of the night sky were obscured in darkness. In their place, new stars emerged, each corresponding to an individual endowed with supernatural abilities. Devoid of emotion and conscience, these powerful killers have come to be known as Contractors. But most people know nothing of the Contractors in their midst, and high-schooler Kana Shinoh is no exception. Still struggling to pick up the pieces after her father’s death last year, Kana has never troubled herself with the rumors about Hell’s Gate. That is, until she spots her father in the street one day. Determined to prove her father is still alive, Kana begins her search, but her mission is attracting some rather dangerous attention. Fortunately, she is rescued from the clutches of death by Hei, the most wanted Contractor in Tokyo. Though he is unsympathetic to her situation, Hei agrees to protect her as she searches for her father. But just how much should she trust the Contractor known as the Black Reaper? (Source: Yen Press)
Shinichi Sotoyama might just be the world’s most average high schooler. That is, until he finds himself summoned by the Blue Demon King to a fantasy world—just like his favorite RPG games! Except this Demon King is pathetically begging at his feet, lamenting the arrival of some “heroes”…who apparently, have infinite lives and respawn over and over again?! Unlike his hysterical summoner, Shinichi coolly takes on the challenge of fending off these pesky heroes, literally shaking hands with the devil. But the demon clan is about to find out that his twisted mind is darker than the worst of them! (Source: Yen Press)
In a world where fairies are caught and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren’t exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he’s not so keen on the idea. As his master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant fairy bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she’ll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for… (Source: Yen Press)
For those who devote themselves to their careers, love sometimes has to take a back seat. Yet, it can strike when you least expect it, whether it's with a coworker or a kindred soul at the bar after hours. What will tomorrow bring? Whether it's romance, loss, regret, or just another day at the office, these are the stories of women who find love as they follow their dreams. 1) "Masking Lady" by Harukawa Haru 2) "The Women at a Certain Company" by Mikanuji 3) "Everyone's Missing Out" by irua 4) "Fish and Water" by Kanarashi 5) "Stopped Meter" by Seta Seta 6) "Waiting at the Blue Bells" by Kuwabara 7) "You did Well" by Saya Fuyume 8) "Head-to-ead Reunion! Flirty Battle" by Esu Esu 9) "Rainy Day-dream" by Tamamushi Oku 10) "Oblivious You" by Mizu Aso 11) "In My Studio-Apartment Palace" by Satsumaage 12) "Saccharine Beauty" by Suzuki Senpai 13) "I Want to Make my Workplace Senpai Moan!" by Kurukuruhime 14) "Hand-delivered Love Letter" by Yuki Yukiko (Source: Yen Press, edited)
From Yen On: I may only be in fourth grade, but I know more than most adults. I take notes every day and read all kinds of books, so I have a solid grasp on the world around me. But suddenly, there are penguins in my town! I know it has something to do with the lady at the dentist and her weird powers, and I'm going to get to the bottom of it.
Stepping into the world of your favorite book might sound like a dream come true, but for Maki Tazawa, this very opportunity presents a unique challenge. A passionate lover of BL novels in her previous life, Maki now gets to spend her days as princess Octavia, and enjoy the company of her favorite fictional couple—her brother, the crown prince Sirius, and his lover Lord Sil. But two men can’t produce an heir! As the story goes, in order to solve the problem of succession, princess Octavia agrees to a political marriage and offers up her own child to the throne. But this Octavia can’t accept such an unfair fate! So what if she lives in a BL novel? Her OTP achieved true love and she’s determined to do the same! (Source: Yen Press)
Thirteen-year-old Anna was raised in a noble household, yet she looks nothing like the rest of her family and lacks her lineage’s aptitude for magic. There’s a very good reason for that, though—a mischievous fairy switched her with another baby at birth! When this detail comes to light, Anna’s family kicks her out and ends her long-standing engagement to Edmund, a young nobleman who has always treated her with disdain. With her sheltered, privileged days behind her, how will Anna learn to adapt to life as a commoner with her new family? *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*
Through a handheld mirror connected to another world, college student Ichika befriends a boy named Cecil. But when the mirror disappears one day along with her older sister, Karen, Ichika thinks she'll never see the two of them again…until a year later, when the mirror suddenly turns up and sends Ichika to the world on the other side! There, she finds a grown-up Cecil and her sister, who, for some reason, has become a saint named Ichika—?! After Karen has stolen her name and life, Ichika must forge her own destiny in this otherworldly, doting fantasy! (Source: Yen Press)
Just when he thought life was returning to normal, Heero Yuy receives a cryptic message from a person claiming to have stolen the Wing Zero and requesting a rendezvous at a remote space station. There he finds the station deserted except for his fellow Gundam pilots all of whom have received similar messages. But only a handful of people are capable of piloting the Wing Zero... As tension and distrust grows, Heero is pitted against his comrades with mind control, assassination, and a loaded gun thrown into the standoff.
Aurora el la Porta is a noblewoman with one love -- the art of embroidery. While she attends the lavish evening parties her peers so adore, she’s not looking for a dance but inspiration for a new design! On one such night, distracted by the many beautiful dresses on display, she’s struck in the face by a mysterious wedding ring. When she picks it up, one of the finest knights in the kingdom approaches, declaring her his new fiancée! Aurora has no idea what’s going on, but one thing’s for sure -- she’s got a big decision to make... (Source: Yen Press)

