Nadja will soon be 16. Soon, a grand ball will be held to celebrate Nadja’s birthday. She was content—but something loomed in the depths of her heart. “Why am I the only one blessed with good fortune? What about my Applefield siblings who I once lived with?” Nadja, the Girl of Destiny, came to a resolute decision.
In another world, the skill I was bequeathed was――”Summon Kitchen”? Eh, what the heck is that?! The Office Lady that got mixed up in a high school girl’s summons to another word―Isarai Shiina. Unlike the warm welcome given to the high school Saintess, Shiina is forced to live in a corner of the royal palace with her mysterious and newly obtained “Summon Kitchen” skill. Apparently, using the skill to cook food amasses points, which can then be used to evolve the “kitchen”. ‘With nothing better to do, and things being what they are, I might as well work towards getting my glorious dream kitchen!’ but, despite her enthusiasm, Shiina was told to keep the contents of her skill a secret by her guardian knight, Hurst…
An anthology of 20 short stories with the theme "15 cm between you and me" written by 20 different authors.
A story about two boys sharing a secret in the woods.
"If it's the two of us, I'm sure there's nothing to be afraid of." Mizuki Ayase, who lives in a seaside town with a mermaid legend, was the only one at school who smiled and lied. However, something happens and she starts spending time with Sou Hasumi, the lone wolf in her class. The two of them have a "secret" in common... (Source: Ichijinsha, translated) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
The story takes place in the mid-eighth century, when the capital of Heijo-kyo was in its heyday. One year, at dusk on the spring equinox, Otome, the daughter of the Fujiwara Minami family, was raised deep within the mansion to serve the local deity. When she saw a majestic figure among the peaks of Mount Nijo, she made a vow to copy a thousand sutras. A year later, having completed the task of copying a thousand sutras, she disappeared from the mansion and headed west alone. She arrived at Banpozoin, a temple at the foot of Mount Nijo that is off-limits to women. To atone for breaking the barrier, Otome was taken into a hermitage within the temple, where an old woman narrator told her the story of Shigatsuhiko and Mimimen Toji, who were beheaded fifty years earlier for treason.
On one rainy day, she had picked something that looked like a dog...Let's see how tricky dog it can be... (Source: Japanese publisher, translated)
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.
With a new group of authors, we weave together stories of joyous relationship between women, capturing the moment their love blooms. (Source: girls x garden, translated) Cover Illustration: Kippu 1. **Resonant Blue** (レゾナントブルー) \[Yorumo\] 2. **Mekutta Page no Saki ni** (めくったページの先に) \[Shigure Ui\] 3. **Katawara no Hoshi** (傍らの星, Beside the Star) \[Kumo Suzume\] 4. **Hatsu Arashi no Tsumugi Uta** (初嵐のつむぎ歌) \[Yodokawa\] 5. **Hitoriyogari** (独りよがり, Being Alone) \[Yoshida Bana\] 6. **Mada Futatsu no Kokoro** (まだふたつの心) \[Konayama Kata\] 7. **Anata no Kimochi ga Kiketa nara** (あなたの気持ちが聞けたなら) \[Takishima Asaka\] 8. **Hari to Ito** (針と糸, Needle and Thread) \[Sudou Yumi\]
A comic anthology based on the game Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, released on the occasion of the psp port of the game.
