Contains: "Omae wa Watashi no Shinda Imouto ni Niteiru" "Jackpot ni Hohoende" "Kateihou Kako Kanryou" "Miteiru" "Mata, Miteiru" "dear my sister"
Annica, of royal descent, is an unusual woman by the standards of London society. Independent and liberated, she doesn't humble herself before any man. Tristan likes her the moment he sees her, and comes up with many excuses to approach her. But she is hard to pin down, and he's all wrapped up in her outrageous actions. Meanwhile, Annica feels attracted to Tristan since he seems to understand her, but right now she's more concerned with trying to help her friend Sarah, even if that means leaping into danger...
Yukie Aizawa is a shoujo mangaka, but her popularity plummeted after her debut. Right as she's about to give up, she gets a new editor, who happens to be her kouhai from high school.
1. Kamen Joshi no Yuuutsu 2. Mederu, Afureru 3. Itsuka Mata, Au Hi made 4. Sweet x Spice
*"I don't want to get married!"* The selfish son of a viscount proposed to Chiara, the daughter of a jeweler, and she ran away. When a commoner is proposed to by a nobleman, she has no right to refuse. After desperately fleeing from the son who was pursuing her, Chiara finally arrives at a church where she meets a handsome boy named Snow. He says he is looking for a husband to participate in the ceremony as an adult nobleman. Encouraged by the bishop to marry him, and cornered by the son, Chiara decides to marry Snow, even if it means getting divorced --!? (Source: Ichijinsha, translated)
*"…Sorry, but I don’t want to be friends anymore."* Shinomiya, who gave up on his dream of becoming a pâtissier, is currently lost in life and unsure of his path. One day, he unexpectedly reunites with Nanao, a former classmate from culinary school. Nanao, who never treated him differently even when Shinomiya was at his most defensive, still shines just as brightly as ever. Their reunion leads to occasional meetups, and Nanao continues to believe in Shinomiya’s talent, encouraging him without hesitation. Though Shinomiya feels guilty for being stuck in place while Nanao remains so genuine, he can’t suppress his growing desire—to see him, to touch him. Before he realizes it, he kisses him. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
The world of angels is a strictly regulated society. There is complete control over emotions, and everyone's status depends on their abilities. ARCHANGEL is obliged to eliminate DEFECTIVE ANGEL. Even if they are the closest friends... "Harbingers of Spring" is a science fiction story about the search for hope amidst despair - the first of six short stories in this collection dedicated to the unquenchable light that shines majestically through the darkness.
