One pre-Christmas day, Julie gets run over by a car driven by Roy Fletcher, the president of a leading IT company. He, however, offers settlement money by saying, "My car never touched you. You decided to fall off your bike. Don't even think about suing me." Unconvinced of his action, Julie goes to return the money. Wearing a cynical smile on his handsome face, he replies, "Are you trying to increase the amount?" What kind of man is he! So thinking, Julie gets captivated by this attractive man...! (Source: Renta!)
Magane seems like an ordinary boy until the day that he realizes that he can make a sword out of his own shadow. However, he must be careful about using the sword too often, or his shadow will swallow him. There are other people with this ability, and opposing them is a group of people marked with an ominous seal, who are able to wield swords of light. Will Magane be able to figure out what's going on, and use his power responsibly? (from mangaupdates.com)
Lilah, an Austrian Count's daughter, is approached at a ball by Justine, an enchantingly beautiful woman of fellow Habsburg descent. The two quickly become friends, but little does Lilah know that Justine's keen interest in her may become a death sentence.
Iori Midorisawa can see invisible creatures. He used to illustrate them too, until one fateful day made him stop for good. That's when Mika, a mysterious author, commissions him for a project—to bear witness to the invisible and protect the unknown… (Source: Yen Press)
Ten-year-old Mia lives with her aunt in the poor, secluded, so-called “Criminals’ Village” where the only way out is to be called by a dragon and carried off to a new life. One day, the unassuming Mia is chosen for this honor and whisked away on dragon-back to the royal palace, a dazzling world filled with witches, dragon-riding knights, and a centuries-long curse she must somehow find a way to lift. (Source: Kodansha USA)
Despite the nine-year age difference between Koki and Kisa, the two get along surprisingly well. After receiving pressure from both of their mothers, they make a spur-of-the-moment decision to get married (without telling their moms that they've never even dated). The idea of them growing into their marriage sounds rather romantic... but the marriage is actually more like a contract! Kisa's never had a boyfriend and Koki's a total player. Will their marriage work out!? (Source: B-comi)
Elda Ragosh-an elite female knight-is determined to serve Princess Regina with her own life. When she goes on an undercover mission as a lady, the Princess's handsome, yet shy brother Darius falls in love with her. Her new mission: turn down the prince and set him up with someone else! (Source: MangaPlaza)
Once a peerless Mechsteel pilot in his youth, Watt Sears is now nearing forty and working as a humble station employee. As a self-proclaimed “old man,” Watt has taken a liking to showing new pilots the ropes, choosing to support them however he can rather than stand in the spotlight himself. Despite the repeated pleas of his boss and the lord of the land to become a Steelrider—one of the elite monster-hunting mech pilots who keep the city safe—Watt is perfectly content with his quiet life. But all of that changes when his storied past catches up to him. Anna, his long-lost daughter from a bygone romance, appears before Watt one day to ask for his help. Resolving to keep her safe, Watt takes Anna under his wing—only to immediately find himself caught up in a not-so-bloodless battle for the throne. With the kingdom in turmoil, can this old knight survive his new post? (Source: J-Novel Club)
What becomes of love when it starts as a facade…? (Source: POCKET COMICS)
Warning! This is a collection of seriously scary tales! A mysterious day in a certain town. The price of a promise. The desire to accelerate the progress of mankind. This collection of tales explores the strange possibilities of our reality. Warns against overambitious desires, and reminds us why horror opens our eyes to the wider world. It’s sure to send a chill down your spine! (Source: Shogakukan Asia) Included Stories: 1. **Seguchi-san** (セキグチさん, Mr. Sekiguchi by Isao Sakamoto) 2. **Luna-chan to Yubikiri** (ルナちゃんとユビキリ, A Pinky Promise with Luna by Rei Nanase) 3. **Kindan no Hyakumonogatari** (禁断の百物語, A Hundred Forbidden Stories by Eiko Komuro) 4. **Utsuro no Shoumen** (虚ろの正面, In The Face of Emptiness by Mayumi Yokoyama) 5. **Sakana no Namida** (魚の涙, Tears of Fish by Junko Nose) 6. **Jigoku no Bishounen** (地獄の美少年, The Handsome Young Man from Hell by Ryouko Mizoguchi) 7. **Shiroi Hako** (白い箱, The White Box by Kyuuko Morooka) 8. **Mushi ni Negai wo** (虫に願いを・・・, Wish Upon an Insect by Wakana Makihara) 9. **Sangeki no Yakata** (惨劇の館, The House of Tragedy by Kirara Himekawa)
