Tsukishiro is a bus driver living with a peculiar secret: his hair emits a soft glow whenever he experiences feelings of joy or hope. To hide this strange condition from the world, he leads a solitary life, ritually casting away any positive emotion he feels from a bridge. Unable to open his heart to anyone, he is utterly alone. One day, pushed to the edge by despair, he decides to end it all. But just as he's about to take the plunge, an encounter he never could have foreseen will set his life on an entirely new path! (Source: Shogakukan , translated)

Akane Hayasaka loves a survival audition program where talented youngsters compete fiercely to become idols. One day, Akane learns that Fukami, who sits next to her at school, has passed the written examination for an extremely difficult audition. Akane hopes that the world will discover Fukami's brilliance, but Fukami himself doesn't seem keen on becoming an idol... (Source: Natalie, translated and edited)

At the end of his first year of high school, Tsumugu, who has been spending his time without any close relationships with anyone, meets Satoko, a girl drawing pictures in the park. *"I was glad to hear your words."* Her straightforward words cause the time that had been standing still to quietly begin to move again - a boy who has shut himself off from words and a girl who can no longer dream. The story of the awkward yet straightforward coming-of-age tale woven by these two who have been unable to take the first step begins. (Source: Starts Shuppan, translated)

A long-awaited manga adaptation of the popular work by Arase Yahiro! “The one who brought light to my life, after my sister stole everything from me, was my best friend who carried a secret.” Adel, the daughter of a marquis, has spent her life being mistreated as her younger sister took everything from her—her clothes, her shoes, even her fiancé. One day, a mysterious and beautiful person entrusts Adel with a certain task. But this elegant figure, who calls Adel their best friend, is hiding a major secret…!? A doting fantasy where the fate of an oppressed noble lady and a cursed prince is turned upside down! ([Sana Scans](https://mangabaka.org/group/zgbui9j/sana-scans))

Minami-ke is a manga following three sisters, Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki in their lives at home and school. It's a funny manga that depicts how these characters interact with each other and their classmates. It's a manga about ordinary girls and their ordinary adventures told in an extraordinary manner.

A story about two classmates who become friends, Sahoko and Rio. Rio is depressed and self-abusive and isn't loved by her "family" (which consists of her father, stepmother, and stepbrother), but Sahoko seems to be the bright spot in her life. Sahoko also seems to have a mysterious past and doesn't seem to have a good relationship with her parents; she lives with her aunt. It's also hinted at that Sahoko and Rio have met once before, when they were much younger... (Source: Lililicious) *Note: includes 1 extra chapter*

“A prodigy at ten, a genius at fifteen, a common man past twenty.” This is a story of the struggle of an ordinary guy like me who is a “reincarnator” and a reckless and promising girl who is a “genius”.

Chise is an elementary school girl who lives with her widowed father, a novelist. Her mother died when she was very young, but she is extremely close to her father. He is the one she loves the most, and because he works as a novelist, he spends most of his time at home, much to the delight of Chise. (Source: Wikipedia) *Note: Winner of the Shogakukan Manga Award in the shoujo category (1990).*

I was sent into the world of a popular rom-com manga, and into the body of the male lead's best friend. Now I have the chance to make my dream come true: to make Sei-chan, the losing girl of the manga, happy! *"I can give you all the happiness you deserve, so please go out with me."* *"Wait a minute! Are you serious?"* (Source: Kadokawa, translated)