Chika works at her parents' boxed lunch store. Past trauma has her swearing off love. One day, her parents bring up the idea of an arranged marriage with the son of the owner of Kujo General Hospital. At first, she turns the idea down, but after seeing how worried her parents are about her, she agrees to meet him. She's astonished to find out that he's none other than the elite businessman that often visits their store! Unreadable and unfriendly, she's on the verge of saying no to the arranged marriage with him, but he insists they'll be moving forward with it, and on top of kissing her out of the blue, he tosses out a challenge - "I'll have you falling for me before I've kissed you five times"!!

Helen is ostracized from social circles because of her relatives. While attending a ball in London, she is rescued by a stranger when she is almost kidnapped by thugs. The man is so tall and handsome, a lovely gentleman. A sudden change in the weather forces them to spend the night in a cabin they find by chance, but they part without revealing their true identities. But who would have thought that Martin, the next Earl of Merton whom she meets again at a dinner party, is the one who saved her? But she has to put his infatuation to rest because she believes she's not worthy of him! Source: Harlequin

This marriage is an important task that will bring happiness to the Marquis and his lover! Marianne, the eldest daughter of the Count of Ruland, is a gifted girl born with beautiful silver hair and jade-colored eyes that resemble neither her father nor her mother. Furthermore, she possesses the mysterious power known as the "Eyes of Calamity," which allows her to "see into the future of loved ones." However, due to her appearance and power, Marianne was shunned by her own father and driven out of her home, leading to a lonely life. Then, one day, when Marianne returns from boarding school, a contract marriage to Marquis Rudolf Wand awaits her...! Marianne married in the hopes of escaping from her cold father and family home, but Rudolf introduces her to his beautiful lover, Lilibel...?! Furthermore, Rudolf's sister, Lizzy, who has a grudge against Marianne, appears, and Marianne's fate becomes even more turbulent. Marianne has found her place in the world, and her search for happiness in the aristocratic life begins here. **Original Webtoon:** [Piccoma](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/169863), [Cmoa](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/324598/)

Set during the final days of communist Russia about the turbulent love-hate affair between a beautiful, married KGB agent, Nikita, and his cold, cruel superior who is exacting vengeance for a costly and dear loss Nikita had inadvertently caused him in the distant past.

The protagonist, Meiphite, the Great Saintess, hides her true bold and fearless nature and instead plays the role of an ideal saint. Because of her outstanding abilities, she becomes the target of resentment and ostracism from the other saintesses. One day, Meiphite is falsely accused of attempting to assassinate another saintess. Unable to contain her anger, she goes on a rampage. Carried by that momentum, she sets off on a journey. Along the way, she encounters Gilliam, a beastman whose companions have been kidnapped, and the two decide to work together. https://www.cmoa.jp/title/358130/

Pairing: Allen x Kanda

Anthology of Naruto doujinshi from different artists. The stories are based on Japanese mythologies of the same name. **Vol 1** (2001/03/16) - Colour illustrators: YU Kiriko, YAMADA D Yonezoh, KOTOBUKI Saari, HASHIRI Mashita - Doujin artists: KOMUGI, Pepurongu, IZUMIBARA Rena, MAJIME Takako, MURAI Kazu, MORITA Yuka, IKAGAWA Shiina, OKATANI Yuuya, KOMAKURA Chiyori, NEKOMUSUME Sutezaburou - Stories included: • *Monkey vs. Grab* (Gender Bender, Gag): Naruto was saved from dying in a forest by a local village girl named Gaara. She could only say the words "I'll kill you" due to an accident, explains her Aunt Temari. Naruto attempts to cure Gaara as repayment. • *The Old Man Who Made the Dead Trees Blossom* (Gag) A fun and cute story with light shounen-ai of Sasu --> Naru. • *Mouse Sutra* (Gag) Another cute and light story about Naruto trying to express his feelings for Sakura by singing a love song, but what happens when Rock Lee overhears? • *Snow Lady* (Gag) by MAJIME Takako: About Sakura taking care of Sasuke when he's sick. Alternatively description: Sakura leaves to get Sasuke when he doesn't turn up for a regular meeting of Team7, only to find out he has a fever. She decides to take care of him. • *Listening Ear Hood* (Gag) A hat that allows you to hear the inner thoughts of others is thrown around, featuring Kakashi, Naruto, and Sasuke. (light Sasu-->Naru) • *The Moon Princess* A story about a lonely Kiba, and his relationship with his dog Akamaru and Shino. • *The Tongue Cut Sparrow* (Shounen-ai) by IKAGAWA Shiina: Kakashi x Iruka-sensei • *Omusubi Rolling Down* (Gag) : Hinata gets jealous of Sasuke who's always close to Naruto and sets a trap for him. • *The Old are More Clever than Young* (Gag) Set in a world where Sasuke and Naruto are living together and Kakashi has fox ears and tail, Naruto is always bringing strays home and Sasuke won't have it. Naruto runs away from home in tears. • *If Pheasants Didn't Cry* (Drama) A story of Zabuza. • *Bunbuku Chagama* (Slice of Life) Naruto finds an old teapot that is Iruka-sensei's family heirloom. He decides to shine the pot as a surprise for Iruka-sensei, but he loses it! What will he tell Iruka-sensei?! **Vol 2** (2001/12/21) - Doujin artists: MORITA Yuka, MAJIME Takako, IZUMIBARA Rena, NEKOMUSUME Sutezaburou, KOMAKURA Chiyori, KOTOBUKI Saari, YU Kiriko, SHINGYOUJI Tsumiko, NANASE Aya, YAMADA D Yonezoh, HAYAMA Makoto - Colour illustrators: Pepurongu, NEKOMUSUME Sutezaburou, MORITA Yuka, MAJIME Takako - Folktales illustrators: YAMADA D Yonezoh, NANASE Aya, HASHIRI Mashita, YU Kiriko, MAJIME Takako, KOMAKURA Chiyori, NEKOMUSUME Sutezaburou, AZUMI Hanamaru - Stories included (list incomplete): • *Kasajizou* (笠地蔵) by IZUMIBARA Rena: It's finally snowed in Konoha after a long time. Naruto wants to share an umbrella with Sakura, but it doesn't quite go as planned.

Harry has Draco's heart, but what will it take to keep his body?