-France, 1780. During the reign of King Louis XVI of the Bourbon dynasty, there was a princess who connected the people with the royal family. A young man was captivated by the princess, who vowed to remain single for life and continued to bestow mercy on the people with the "hand of God"...! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
-One day, Cassandra, a villainess from an otome game, suddenly finds her life being livestreamed 24/7 to the modern world. Seeing the live comments scrolling before her eyes, Cassandra has her doomed fate spoiled for her. Determined to avoid destruction, she decides to work together with the viewers to change her destiny—!? From the author of “The Villainess’s Butler” (Hiiro no Ame), this popular story now begins its comic adaptation! (Sana Scans)
"Even after preserving these painful memories from my past life, what was it that you wished for?” “My wish—both in my past life and this one—is only one thing: to love you, to be loved by you, and to be happy together.” One day, Kanna, the daughter of a count, regains the horrifying memories of her past life. Overwhelmed by guilt over the sins she once committed, she shuts herself away for years. She continues to refuse her debut into high society, telling those around her—much to their concern: “I won’t marry. I want to spend the rest of my life in a convent.” I must never fall in love. I have no right to be loved… Then one day, Kanna is forced to make her long-avoided social debut as the partner of William, her childhood friend who is two years younger than her. Unable to ruin William’s standing, she attends the ball—but… Guided by a mysterious voice, and reunited with the gentle William, Kanna begins to feel her hardened heart slowly soften and melt. What, then, was the sin she committed in her past life…? https://www.cmoa.jp/title/346518/
A young lady born as a twin was hidden from the world and never even given a name—simply called "Nameless" because twins were considered unlucky. Raised like a servant, she secretly found small joys, inspired by her nursemaid's words to become a "happiness master." One day, a marriage proposal meant for her older sister is forced upon her. She must marry the infamous cold-hearted duke, Silvance, in her sister's place. Rushed through lessons to impersonate her sister, she arrives at the ducal estate expecting the worst. But the first words she hears from him are unexpected: "If you can maintain a platonic marriage for two years, I will grant you a divorce." Embracing her new life as an ornamental wife, she finds it far more comfortable than her childhood home. Grateful, she tries to help soothe her husband's work fatigue—and soon, he begins visiting her daily, his cold smile warming into something unexpectedly tender.
A Not-So-Sweet Love Story Woven with a Blunt, Sweet-Toothed Novelist This is a slow-burn romance between Kojiya Kurumi, a devoted office worker with zero luck in love, and Sakuma Makoto, a blunt, sweet-toothed novelist, brought together by sweet treats. For ordinary 25-year-old office worker Kojiya Kurumi, baking sweets is her way of relieving stress. One day, after being dumped by her boyfriend, she ends up having her eccentric novelist neighbor, Sakuma Makoto, try one of her homemade tarts. Her blunt next-door neighbor, with his sharp tongue and bad attitude, turns out to be a die-hard sweets lover! From then on, whenever Kurumi makes sweets, she starts bringing some over to Sakuma. Through those sweet treats, the distance between her and her not-so-sweet neighbor gradually begins to shrink, but…
Makoto Hyakutake is a dull, unremarkable cop whose first life ends as a total “mob character.” As he lies dying, a flood of regrets washes over him—above all, the death of his beloved girlfriend Misaki, whom he parted from in a fight and failed to save. The only one he has ever truly loved is her; if he could live his life over, he swears he would protect Misaki no matter what. That wish is granted. Makoto is sent back ten years into the past, reborn as his younger self right after becoming a detective. Armed with foreknowledge of what is to come and everything he learned over those ten years, he throws himself into the struggle to change fate and, this time, protect Misaki to the very end. https://mechacomic.jp/books/259060
The cover art is by the one and only Poyoyon♥Rock! Plus, a lineup of other talented artists bring you the world of Mai-HiME. Filled with laughter and tears, this is a truly satisfying read! Enjoy both illustrations and manga in this magnificent anthology!
Included with the February 15th, 2013 inaugural issue of Harta. "Harta" means "treasure" in Indonesian. In this booklet, various creators followed the theme of "harta is treasure" to create one-page manga and illustrations. (Source: Harta, translated)