When seasoned mercenary Loren is the sole survivor of a disastrous battle that destroys the rest of his company, he must find a new way to survive in the world. With no friends or connections, he has no hope of joining an adventuring party–until enigmatic priestess Lapis offers to partner up with him. But there’s more to Lapis than meets the eye, and Loren soon finds himself bound to a fate stranger than he imagined. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

A collection of [stories](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=myanimelist%3A48155) set amongst the oiran (high-rank courtesans before the time of geisha) in (mostly) the Yoshiwara district of Edo, a famous historical 'red-light district.' 1. Kagerou no Shou 2. Inazuma no Shou 3. Mizu no Tsuki no Shou 4. Nagasaki Bojou

A collection of historic short stories, each associated with a karuta card. The stories revolve around the red-light district of Yoshiwara, in Edo. 1) **Kimori** Okuma is a good-natured, sweet girl, but she is unable to find a husband due to her weight. One day, a samurai defends her from being publicly mocked. Is this samurai her chance to find happiness? 2) **Kanrobai** After her father ritually commits suicide, Asagi finds herself in much reduced circumstances. Some of the girls who work with Asagi bully her, and the high-class airs she puts on don't help the situation. All she wants is a way to get back to the lifestyle to which she was accustomed, but all she has is mistreatment and the company of a strange man trapped under a barrel... 3) **Maigoishi** Tama is a lost child, and she's taken in temporarily by a family who already has a son, Shirou. Tama can't wait to find her beloved father again. However, finding the place where she belongs may not be so simple for little Tama. 4) **Akaishinyo** Seiichi is the only one left to protect his princess, Miya. He wants what's best for her, regardless of their feelings for one another. But can he really tell what that might be? (Source: Evil Flowers)

Set in the Edo Era. Tadaaki, one of her frequent customer's footman had always irked Akane, a courtesan. She plots his downfall but along the way she realizes what she's feeling may not just be pure animosity after all... Also contains other stories about courtesans as well. (Source: Shojo Crusade)

In a world where upon turning 18, individuals are granted a "class" by the gods. The presence or absence of "skills" within the class surpasses any efforts and determines one's entire future. In this unequal world, Reit, who has trained to become a holy knight, is mercilessly given the class of during the classification process. He is then banished from the city by his father, the Duke. Struggling to make ends meet as a porter, one day, a merchant caravan is attacked by bandits. Though he fights to save a child, realizing he cannot match the combat skills of the enemy, Reit prepares for death. However, in the moment he lands a punch on one of the bandits as a last act of resistance, a mysterious voice resonates in his head...

Aoi Midori, 26, works as a 2nd-year pharmacist at a general hospital. Even if she can't be relied on like a doctor and she can't be as close as a nurse, she runs around the hospital in order to protect the patient's "normal day-to-day"!

A boy and a girl who are taking their eye exams at the same eye center get a little too caught up in their wild delusions.

In a once-in-a-lifetime "Aptitude Ceremony," the protagonist, Alto, receives the lowest possible magic aptitude and is branded useless, leading to his expulsion from the Wellsley family. His dream of becoming a knight shattered, Alto sinks into despair and spends his days being overworked for meager wages. However, encouraged by his childhood friend who shares his dreams, Alto's unique skill, "Automatic Magic," awakens! Thanks to this skill, he gains experience points anytime, anywhere! Alto grows with super efficiency, surpassing his lack of talent!! But then, he gets expelled from the adventurer's guild too -- !?

We can see spirits and hear the inner thoughts of others. We were born atop auspicious clouds and are truly the Son of Heaven. We will definitely refuse to "go die!" However, we were harmed by an evil-doer and turned into a girl! We don't have our power-ups anymore -- fine! But to that parasite staying in our magnificent body: could you stop only thinking about losing weight?! You're just being mean at this point! Who knows what kind of hilarious events can unfold when two people who have never met each other end up switching bodies?! Please -- enjoy the show! **Original Manhua:** [AC.QQ](https://ac.qq.com/Comic/comicInfo/id/635863), [BiliBili](https://manga.bilibili.com/detail/mc27489) **Official English:** [Webnovel](https://www.webnovel.com/comic/we-won't-die-easily!_12169049706027301), HoneyToon

Rei Kurosaki is a “colorless” in a world where one’s worth is defined by the color of their mana. With no magical skill of his own, he spends years as nothing more than a porter for his talented but arrogant younger brother Kai. That is, until a raid against Chronos, the God of Time and Space, wipes out his entire party. On the brink of death, Rei awakens a hidden skill that allows him to steal skills and rewind time itself. Sent back to the past, Rei begins again with knowledge of what is to come and a power no one else possesses. As Rei levels up at an unprecedented rate, he must prepare for the eventual return of Chronos while dealing with those who once treated him like trash. [Original Webtoon](https://ebookjapan.yahoo.co.jp/books/917579/) **Official Translations:** Korean: [Naver Webtoon](https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=845834), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=13460243) Others: [English](https://www.webtoons.com/en/action/the-regressed-mage-uses-cheat-skills/list?title_no=10478), [French](https://www.webtoons.com/fr/action/the-regressed-mage-uses-cheat-skills/list?title_no=10636)