In a bustling slum during the Mid-Ming Dynasty, an ambitious locksmith named Xiao is approached by a group of thieves with a mysterious, ornate safe. What starts as a routine job soon leads Xiao on a dangerous journey tied to an ancient secret hidden within the powerful Yuan family. When he discovers a noble girl trapped inside the safe—and a promise of unimaginable riches—Xiao must navigate deceit, family legacies, and his own morality to uncover the true meaning of wealth and sacrifice. A gripping one-shot blending action, drama, and heartfelt bonds, this story will leave readers pondering the value of freedom, love, and the treasures that can’t be bought.
One morning, Nagase witnesses the moment his classmate, Tsubasa Amamiya, jumps in front of the oncoming train. He starts thinking about why she'd choose to die but arrives at no answer. Seeing this his friend Fukai hands him a capsule which he claims is a miniature time machine. Nagase, half-in-doubt, takes the capsule and wakes up 2 weeks in the past. He then meets Amamiya on the rooftop under the rain... First Prize winner of Kodansha Ranobe Bunko's 6th Rookie of the Year award.
Is he like a cat? A dog? No, it's obviously a beast! In a small town where an incident of bloodshed suddenly occurred, Cha Na, a typical high school girl, met Yu Mu, a popular boy at school, who was suspected of being the perpetrator. As their relationship changed over time, the boy who seemed so gentle and kind at first gradually showed his true colors, and the truth behind the incidents were revealed. (Source: Manman, translated)
A new “Duel Masters” story begins! Kirifuda Win, who has lost all memories of his past, is now living alone in Tokyo. In the midst of his ordinary daily life, the footsteps of the world’s end gradually begin to draw near. The secret of Win’s hidden past is…? (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
When Ikaruga Kohei's friend, Takaki, suddenly goes missing, Kohei starts to investigate on his own... (Source: Akita Shoten, translated)
Seven-year-old Otoka remembered his past life memories as a Japanese Salaryman after helping two chicks of a monster resembling a chicken called Niwatorisu in the forest. However, the reality was his family was poor and large. There was no room to raise the chicks entrusted to him by the parent Niwatorisu. Three years passed after overcoming his family's opposition. The chicks grew into splendid female Niwatorisus and began to lay precious eggs. Then, this time, his siblings started targeting those eggs...!? *"I'm leaving this house already!"* Ten-year-old Otoka carries out a midnight flight together with the Mofumofu strongest Niwatorisus he named Shiro-chan and Kuro-chan. In this way, a free-spirited Isekai journey begins with the cute and these strongest fluffy heroines! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Cover illustration: Tamekou 1. **Nee Boku wo Mite Sensei** (ねえ僕をみて先生) by Uzui 2. **Gouhou Rape** (合法レイプ) by Sorenara Miya 3. **Boku no Shiro** (ぼくの城) by Suehiro Machi 4. **Health no Yui** (ヘルスのユイ) by Andou Romeda 5. **Tsunayoshi no Neko** (綱吉の猫) by Misaki Yuu 6. **Hisayuki no Ai** (久幸の愛) by Kiyuhiko 7. **Hitosujinawa ja Ikimasen** (ひと筋縄じゃいきません) by Hachisu 8. **Ore ga Omae wo Mamoritai** (俺がお前を守りたい) by YuriHana Mitsuo 9. **Ore no Kawaii Osananajimi** (俺のかわいい幼なじみ) by Yoshimoto 10. **Hateshinai Ao** (果てしない青) by Toube 11. **1 to 2 no Kinbaku** (1と2の緊縛) by Ukino 12. **Zero Kyori no Futari** (ゼロ距離のふたり) by Kubota 13. **Hitori Asobi** (ひとり遊び) by Tamekou 14. **Mezameta Ashita** (めざめた明日) by Moriyo 15. **Ori** (檻) by Okita Kunai
Koharu is a shoujo manga editor on a mission to get the manga artist she's in charge of to write a big love story, and to that end, she begins a pseudo-romance with a pharmacist, Sawaki! She struggles to make any progress using her skills as a shoujo manga editor, but for the sake of gathering material, she has an "adult kiss" with Sawaki. (Source: Tokyo Otaku Mode)
Once upon a time, an orange fell from the sky into a young lady's hands. As she peeled the orange, she discovered a tiny boy inside. Overjoyed, she named him Mikan Jirou and took him home, where they lived happily together as a family...or so the story should go, but why then is Mikan Jirou on a journey with a frog who claims to be a royal prince who was cursed by a witch? A comedic twist on the famous Japanese folk-tale "Momotaro".
From [Friendship Scans](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=4749): Sentimental Fruits is a collection of a few outstanding short stories in which pictures are used in place of dialogue. That’s right, these stories don’t have dialogue. The masterful You Gui Xiu’s meticulous style allows the characters’ voice, feelings, and thoughts to unfold on the page. Because it has not been long since her debut as a manhua artist, many peole admire You Gui Xiu’s bravery and will be sure to give her recognition in her future works. 1) New Bud 2) Cinderella's Rubber Shoes 3) Coincidence 4) Pink Nightmare 5) Steal Heart 6) Secret Affair 7) Sleeping Beauty 8) Sky Blue Smile

