A (part-time) handsome office worker meets a gloomy convenience store clerk. When Koutaro drinks, he’s a dreamboat. But, otherwise, he’s a loser!? A love story that begins with a bathroom accident at a convenience store! *Source: Renta!*

**A prodigy with a wicked streak** After memorizing his first magecraft textbook in a single week, Louis is accepted as a scholarship student at Minerva’s Mage Training Institution. But surrounded by nobles, the rough and rowdy boy from a poor, remote village is treated as a problem child and feared for the way he mercilessly beats his opponents in magic battles. And yet Louis still finds teachers he respects and friends he can rely on as he grows into the man who will become a Sage. Learn all about the notorious Barrier Mage’s youth in this two-part prequel to Secrets of the Silent Witch. *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

Battle strategy? Impeccable. Domestic management? Effortless. Emotional restraint? Weaponized. Connie Wille is the ultimate all-rounder maid of Halvion Castle, blessed with cheat-level abilities and burdened by a single wish to live quietly and out of the spotlight. That dream shatters the day she learns the empire's most notorious flirt and devastatingly handsome knight, Reinhardt, is now her stepbrother. Caught between a shamelessly meddlesome stepbrother who refuses to stay out of her affairs, a capable charismatic superior she admires, a dangerously alluring prince she deeply respects, and a mother, who is the cause of her dilemma, Connie is swept into a whirlwind of palace intrigue, covert missions, and heartaches she never planned for. (Source: Crossed Hearts)

It's a time in the future -- a time where the creation of life itself has evolved to include biodroids named after the ancient Greeks and cyborg warriors programmed to destroy. The power struggle between the various synthetic life-forms and the humans could mean the end of all life. But there is one, named Typhon, who may be able to prevent that. (Source: Dark Horse)

Eve has to accompany her father to a party held in a luxurious hotel and curses her unfortunate life as a daughter of a ruthless tycoon. Her role is to blandish a businessman who is planning to take over her father's company by seducing him with her youth and beauty, to maneuver the deal in favor of her father. By the time an irresistibly attractive man comes into view, Eve is fed up with everything. Defeated by his temptation, Eve shares a passionate kiss with him, not knowing that he is the man who she has to sweeten tonight! (Source: Harlequin)

Why is Jack Tarkenton here? Meg doubts her eyes. Why would he turn up at her husband's funeral of all places? Jack, the son of an affluent family that rivals the Kennedys, spent a passionate night with Meg 5 years ago. From this union, their daughter, Katie, was born. Jack does not know about Katie, and Meg does not intend to tell him. However, now that he's approached Meg, this exceptionally wealthy and handsome man intimidates and overpowers her. Even though she never wants anything to do with him ever again! (Source: Harlequin)

Jubei is a painter of cats in Edo. Accompanied by Nita, a mythical two-tailed monster cat that can speak human language, Jubei encounters various cats in the city of Edo. (Source: JManga)

Elizabeth Leiston, daughter of the influential prime minister, is a picture-perfect lady on the path to becoming the future queen of the Kingdom of Haldoria. But her life takes a sudden turn for the worst when her fiancé makes a show of publicly calling off their engagement. Soon after, he throws her in jail and starts spreading nasty rumors about her. The encouragement Elizabeth receives from her loyal waiting maid, Mireille, and her inner fury are all she needs to reconsider her goals. Why should she continue devoting herself to a country that doesn’t respect her when she can trample over it instead? She will get even with those who wronged her and bring down the damned kingdom, even if it’s the last thing she does! Luckily, Elizabeth is no damsel in distress and has seven powerful magic grimoires she won’t hesitate to use. Get ready because this ruthless lady is out for blood! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Up-and-coming actor Seo Gang-U is up for "Rookie of the Year" when his former lover, industry exec Lee Ji-Won, suggests they act like a couple in public. Although they are no longer dating, Ji-Won now needs Gang-U's help to create a dating scandal that will break off an engagement set up by her family. With his lingering affection for Ji-Won, Gang-U jumps at this chance to be close to her again. Although it's all supposed to be acting, will Gang-U's real feelings for Ji-Won blow everything? (Source: Tapas, edited)

A traveler in search of his father chances upon a pair of twins about to be buried by their village. The villagers claim the two are cursed but he rescues them. He soon finds out what makes the villagers fear them: the siblings can hear the devils and angels speak. But he has his own secrets as well...

A Collection of 3 Short Stories. Story 1 - Follows a boy named Shingo Kanou who gets a job working as a servant for a rich girl named Serene. Story 2 - Is a love triangle story about two best friends who fall in love with the same boy. Story 3 - About a shy and cute girl who is part of the drama club at her school. She has a crush on the lead actor who is playing a role in the production of Cinderella. And by accident finds herself playing Cinderella opposite the boy she loves.