“Anyone who threatens my sister’s school life… will die.” Asari Cloud is a master assassin who carries out the Royal Family’s darkest deeds. Though he possesses zero magic power, he can eliminate any target in an instant. The reason he works tirelessly is simple, to protect the peaceful school life of his beloved little sister. But within the magic academy, the Hero’s Daughter seeks the abolition of assassins altogether and there are also those who target her. Can Asari protect his sister’s future… while living as an assassin?

Cover Illustration: Yuu Shiroya 1. **Makai ni Saku Shiroi Hana** (魔界に咲く白い花) \[Shin Kazuki\] 2. **Onna Kishi no Koufuku na Haiboku** (女騎士の幸福な敗北) \[Yugiri Aika\] 3. **Sono Reijou, Shigoto no Dekiru Tsumadeshite.** (その令嬢、仕事のできる妻でして。) \[Yuyika Kamikawa\] 4. **Shinjitsu no Koi ni Chikazuku Mahou Kusuri** (真実の恋に近づく魔法薬) \[Heki\] 5. **Kowakute Chicchai Danna-sama** (コワくてちっちゃい旦那様) \[Ichiko Bukiyama\] 6. **Tsuyo Tsuyo Maou no Ikenie Hanayome ni Narimashita** (つよつよ魔王の生贄花嫁になりました) \[Hontai Nankai\] 7. **Shujin to Juusha, Naisho no Inton Seikatsu** (主人と従者、内緒の隠遁生活) \[Taberi Tanabe\] 8. **Eien no Kagayaki to Setsuna no Hana** (永遠の輝きと刹那の花) \[Tsugumi Toya\]

Wakatsuki Shino, 29, is your average office worker in her 30s who's about to marry a colleague. But... the morning after drinking with her boss, she finds herself "confined" in his apartment under the pretext of "protection." The reason: the Earth is about to end... *Boss, are you serious?* A slightly strange romantic comedy for adults. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Known as the "Ice Saint" for her expressionless face, Amaryllis has been mistreated by her fiance, the crown prince Nate, and her stepsister, Carla. Despite this, she continues to strive to fulfill her duties as a saint for the sake of her people. However, Nate and Carla trick her, banishing her to the enemy kingdom, the Rise Kingdom, with a "fake saint out of the way." Furthermore, Nate's machinations have thrown Amaryllis into a den of monsters on her way to the kingdom. She is saved from this dire situation by Victor, the renowned greatest magician in the Rise Kingdom. There's no way a saint from an enemy country would be accepted... Amaryllis thought so, but what awaited her was a warmer welcome than she could have ever imagined...!? A fantasy of doting love in which a girl known as the Ice Saint unleashes her hidden talents and finds happiness!

"There is someone I would like you to examine." Zuiren, a female pharmacist with an unusual appearance, is summoned to Kyoto for her exceptional skills. While there, she is asked to examine a certain person, which leads her into a complex web of intrigue within the imperial court !

"Apparently, a meteorite is going to hit soon, and the world is ending"... Are you serious!? Shino Wakatsuki, 29 years old. A typical office worker in her late twenties, on the verge of marrying a colleague. Or so she thought... The morning after drinking with her boss, she woke up to find herself "imprisoned" under the guise of "protection." The reason? The world is ending soon. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Miyu was on cloud nine after starting to date the popular Haruto, but he dumped her, saying, “being together is draining”. Now Haruto finds himself in a dire situation, having fallen into a mysterious pit. “Help me!” …After dumping me, he’s only coming to me for help at a time like this… (Source: Shogakukan, translated) *Note: Published in Ciao Deluxe Horror Zoukan 2016-09*

A collection of short horror stories from the pages of Ciao Magazine.

**Official Manga:** [Shogakukan](https://csbs.shogakukan.co.jp/book?comic_id=85349), [Cmoa](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/340723/), [BookLive](https://booklive.jp/product/index/title_id/20153400/vol_no/001), [Manga Kingdom](https://comic.k-manga.jp/title/232708/pv)

Violia, the eldest daughter of the Fortesia family, returns home one day to find it on fire. For some reason, she is taken to the royal castle and accused of attempting to assassinate her fiancé, the seventh prince, Dactor. Despite her desperate attempts to defend herself against the assassination accusations, no one believes her. Not even her fiancé, Dactor. Dactor then loudly declares that he is breaking off their engagement. "This broken engagement has come at a high price... I'm going to kill them all!" The morally bankrupt young lady decides to overthrow the government!!