The anthology features illustrations and comics drawn by other mangaka as well as Tsubaki Izumi herself. **#Cover illustration**: Tsubaki Izumi **#Illustrations**: Yoshino Satsuki (ヨシノサツキ), Yamauchi Yasunobu (山内泰延), Higuchi Tachibana (樋口橘), Takao Shigeru (高尾滋) 1. **Ousama Game Nozaki-kun** (王様ゲーム野崎くん) \[Tsubaki Izumi (椿いづみ)\] 2. **Chiyo no Debut Daisakusen** (千代のデビュー大作戦) \[Akino Kisara (秋野キサラ)\] 3. **Nenakya Dame yo Nozaki-kun** (寝なきゃダメだよ野崎くん) \[Asakura Ryousuke (朝倉亮介)\] 4. **Ken-san Hangen** (剣さん半減) \[Ichikawa Dan (いちかわ暖)\] 5. **Zessan Kosodate Nozaki-kun** (絶賛子育て野崎くん) \[Kawakami Masaki (川上真樹)\] 6. **Shimekiri Pinch Nozaki-kun** (〆切ピンチ野崎くん) \[Kikuchi Nana (菊地七菜)\] 7. **Kaishuu Soudougou** (回収騒動号) \[Kuroha (くろは)\] 8. **Minna ni Kiitemiyou!** (みんなに聞いてみよう!) \[Konkichi\] 9. **Fan Letter** (ファンレター) \[namo\] 10. **Kikan Doujin Nozaki-kun** (稀刊同人野崎くん) \[Namisaki Yuka (浪咲ゆか)\] 11. **Puri Shiyo♡** (プリしよっ♡) \[Nekokurage (ねこクラゲ)\] 12. **Tanuki ga Ippai** (たぬきがいっぱい) \[Nohara Yuta (野原ゆた)\] 13. **Ouji to Rudolf** (王子とルドルフ) \[Fuji (ふじ)\] 14. **Aori no Kokoroe** (アオリの心得) \[mikimaki (ミキマキ)\] 15. **Digital Nozaki-kun** (デジタル野崎くん) \[Mijinkouka (みじんこうか)\] 16. **Chiyo-chan no Ribbon** (千代ちゃんのリボン) \[Minami Toutarou (陽東太郎)\]

1-5) **Okujou Fuukei** (Main Story) High schooler Minaguchi finds himself noticing the otherwise ordinary Andou and cannot keep his eyes off of him. But this year they were put into separate classes and Minaguchi is thrilled to not only see him again after a long time, but also to find out that Andou likes spending his lunch break Tuesdays on the rooftop to sleep... Now he finally has a place to meet the unsuspecting Andou at, and to snap photos of him with his new cell phone! 6) **The Vast Summer Sky** Yuusuke used to spend summers in the countryside with his favourite uncle, Toshiya, at their family home. Five years later, Yuusuke returns to the countryside and learns the reason Toshiya was recently let go from his job. 7) **Love is Neither Dream Nor Flower** Tsukamoto picks up Hirochika outside of a convenience store and they begin to have sex casually. One day, Tsukamoto shows Hirochika a photo album of his first love. It troubles Hirochika so much that he seeks out his ex-girlfriend’s opinion on the matter and she tells him, “the deeper you fall for someone, the more painful it gets.” 8) **The Andou Circuit** (Main Story Extra) The warmer season has arrived, Andou and Minaguchi is back to their favourite spot.

1. **Roommates Forever** Yajima Yukari and Otoumi Hiroshi know they must one day reveal the truth about their relationship to an important person: Ryouko. Especially after she sent invitations to a celebration of her upcoming wedding. How will she react when she finds out that her best friend is dating her ex-boyfriend? 2. **The One I Like the Most** The new part-timer Sae's crush causes a hiccup in Yajima and Otoumi's relationship. 3. **Living Together** A humorous flashback to how Otoumi and Yajima came to live together. 4. **The Situation to Take For Granted** Crunch time; both Otoumi and Yajima's parents are putting pressure on them to go for matchmaking interviews. 5. **Love's Murmurs** High school student Shinya reacts badly when Takashi, his boyfriend of six months, suggests he goes home for New Year's. 6. **Repeated Problem** Although Takechi rejected his closest friend Hakata's unexpected love confession, he doggedly kept their friendship going. But when gossips about Hakata's homosexuality begin to circulate at their university, Takechi is forced to question his friendship with Hakata. 7. **The Relationship That Can't Be Washed Away** Though Takechi and Hakata behave no differently to how they were before the confession, something is slowly changing... 8. **Vacation Time** A short extra on Yukari and Otoumi's home life.

A series of interconnected romantic comedy one-shots involving a Royal Family with 7+ sons in line for the throne and the men they fall in love with. The series also occasionally chronicles the romances of other palace employees and secondary characters. 1) Prince vs Slave - The youngest (7th) prince Shuki, gets huged by new slave, Fuanron, that seems to know young prince. Shuki starts to bully the slave till their roles get reversed and he even takes place of the prince's teacher, Riiren. Who is Fuanron in reality? 2) Prince vs Assassin - 1st prince, Ryuuen, gets attacked by Seiran, but he defeats him and makes a deal: the assassin can try to kill him all the time, but if he fails, then he must spend the night in the prince's embrace; and so starts Seiran's life as an official consort. 3) Right-handed Priest vs Left-handed Priest - Rei has been in love with Ryuuen (the 1st prince) for years and now he has finally become the minister of the right. He thinks he can get closer to the 1st prince, but there is an obstacle, the minster of the left, Rai, that says that he is in love in Ryuuen too. 4) Mecenary vs Prince (vs The 4th Gun-Warrior?!) - 6th prince, Kagetsu, fell in love in Jin, who helped him with his wounded feet. Now he escapes from the castle everyday to tell Jin that he loves him, but the mercenary doesn't believe him. Suzaku always comes to drag Kagetsu back to the castle, but what are his real motives? 5) Scramble Showdown (?) - Short comics (one page for each) with pairing: Jin x Ryuuen x Seiran, Rai x Seiran, Kagetsu x Fuanron x Shuki, Rei x Shuki (x Rai x Fuanron), Suzaku x Riiren x Tailor. This story of 2nd prince is also featured in the manga, Ousama Game.

Miyata, a gay editor, got dumped by his lover due to his lingering affection for a past love. When drowning his sorrows at Nichoume, Miyata unexpectedly came across Ikura, a work partner and the representative of a brand name leather company. Ikura, who's bi, invited Miyata to a drink but got a curt rejection. The next day, Miyata was worried about awkwardness at work, but on the contrary, Ikura seemed to like him and requested to go out with Miyata in private..? (Source: Harudaki & Fairy Rose)

Asahi, a beautiful girl, confides in her classmate Kuro, telling him, \`\`I don't know how to go on a date.'' (Source: Comic Days, translated) *Note: Won Honorable Mention in the Summer 2023 Afternoon Four Seasons Award.*

Seducing the guests to make them pay the most, that is the job of a host. Takashi, currently the No. 1 host, is an apparent professional when it comes to being a host. One evening Takashi is bought off by a special guest and Takashi is obliged to follow her to the "after" part of the night. However, Takashi overhears a young girl screaming for help, and he declines his obligation to help the girl. Takashi asks why she is alone, and the girl replies saying that she seeks revenge on a guy who killed her older brother. As Takashi lets her sleep at his friend's home, he suddenly appears in a mysterious meeting among 12 people, the Persona XII, where their supposed next target is the man who the girl is seeking to kill. This is the moment where we witness Takashi's destiny becoming the hitman of this mission take flight! (Source: MangaHelpers)

1. **Akutai wa Ama sa wo Motte Hibi** 2. **Akutai wa Raihousha ni Yurumaru** On the first day of the Golden Week, Natsume chances upon a kitten in the rain. He decides to look for an owner for the kitty but Touji is not happy about the fact that they have to spend their precious holiday looking for a cat lover. 3. **Mutsugoto wa Akutai ni Torikawaru** Natsume is going to Nagoya for a work assignment for a month and Touji wants something to remember by before he leaves. Touji snaps a picture of Natsume's sex face and Natsume snaps Touji's phone in half. How is the obsessed Touji going to last for a month without seeing Natsume's face? 4. **Akutai wa Ude no Naka de Futatabi** 1 5. **Akutai wa Ude no Naka de Futatabi** 2 Natusume's and Touji's relationship, originally formed with a contract and a pair of handcuffs, has been steadily moving along. Despite that, Natsume is troubled by the mysteries surrounding Touji that is causing him to act strangely. Could their relationship last when Touji is force to deal with his past, which has come back to haunt him...? Extra: **Oshikake Rusuban** (The Uninvited Housesitter)

1) **Curses Showered on the Visitor** “Do not deceive a person. Do not threaten a person. Do not handcuff people. Any illegal activity is forbidden.” Said Natsume as he lays down the ground rules for Touji the stalker... 2) **Curses Divert the Craving** Natsume is having a bad day; he has just lost a major deal to a rival company. To make matters worst, he runs into his ex-colleague and finds out that he is the one who stole his deal from him. 3) **Curses Mingled with Sighs** Touji flies into a rage when he finds out that Ryouji, Natsume's cousin/boss, is going to visit his place. 4) **Curses Make the Birthday Colourful** Touji is busy with exam preparations and disappears on Natsume. After a few days, he finally turns up but he is sick. 5) **Curses Can Cover the Ears** Natsume meets Souya, Touji's cousin, who is even more unnerving than his stalker. **Includes the extra:** Mutsugoto wa Akutai ni Torikawaru Touji's requests are getting more and more. Will Natsume give in to him?

1-2) **Kuro x Koi** (黒×恋) Ao works at a kindergarten where he has a crush on one of the parents, Haizaki-san. Ao's twin brother, Midori, shows up at his place one day, announcing he's got a new boyfriend. However, knowing Midori’s track record, Ao is worried. After an argument, Midori tells Ao to see for himself and impersonate him on their next date. To Ao’s surprise, he winds up on a date... with his crush! 3-4) **Shiro x Koi** (白×恋) Continues with Ao's younger twin brother, Midori, and Haizaki Kurose's older brother, Shirase. 5) **Aka x Koi** (朱×恋) Involves Shirase's son, Aki, and his childhood friend, Akane. Set 8 years later. 6) **Ki x Koi** (黄×恋) *\[Extra\]*

Fujiki Seigo, a math major in college, coincidentally meets a bright young man, Ichinose Jin, while doing his laundry. After Jin insistence, Sei agrees to tutor him in maths during his free time. However, Sei’s childhood friend Aki isn’t too happy about the news. When both of them confess to Sei, what will the troubled Sei choose to do? (Source: Bliss)

Everybody has a protection spirit. Their behavior has a direct influence on the person they protect. For instance, if protection spirit A falls in love with protection spirit B, then host of A will fall for host of B (synchronized effect). Karin has Hiriji as a protection spirit and that's why he doesn't have friends. It all changes when Karin has a little incident and gets help from his sensei (teacher), Takatsugu, who's protection spirit is Nagi. Sensei is the school nurse and can see, hear, and touch protection spirits and (the same as Nagi) was a playboy 'till he meet Karin (Hiriji).