Two linked stories, both revolving around a deadly female assassin. In Hotel Harbour View, a Japanese expatriate in Hong Kong spends his time drinking whisky, photographing a high class prostitute and waiting for death at the hands of the assassin he knows is coming for him. In Brief Encounter, a notorious Parisian assassin is himself marked for assassination and his hunter is no stranger to him.

Joutaro Fukamachi is a private investigator and has the motto of "Trouble is my business," which was inspired by the story of his idol Raymond Chandler. He dreams of being a second Philip Marlowe, but still has ways to go. His agency called Shark resides in the adjoining room of a dentist's office, and Joutaro's most fearsome weapon is the use of the strongest human muscle: his jaw. He bites his opponent and doesn't let go again.

In this prequel to the hit science-fiction crime drama anime series, *Psycho Pass: Inspector Shinya Kogami* reveals how the legendary Enforcer was once an ace detective! Working within the city-regulating Sybil System, Inspectors must fight crime in a future where a single number measures your criminal tendencies and determines if you are useful to society! (Source: Dark Horse)

**A comedic story in the set in the universe of Naruto that features Kakashi, Guy, and Mirai Sarutobi, along with the rest of the new generation!** Mirai Sarutobi has a lot to live up to as the granddaughter of Konoha’s third Hokage and the daughter of Asuma Sarutobi, the hero who gave up his life during the Great Shinobi War. But as everyone continues to expect great things from her, she struggles to separate herself from her family’s legacy and find her own way. When Mirai is assigned a super-secret mission to protect Kakashi and Guy on their journey to the Land of Steam, she expects to fend off assassins around every corner. Instead, she finds herself babysitting two grown shinobi who are acting like an old married couple on a hot springs vacation! What is a girl trying to prove herself to do? (Source: VIZ Media)

The Meiji Era (1868-1912) was probably the most defining period in Japanese history. It was a time of massive change from the more traditional; Tokugawa era to a positioning of Japan in the modern world. Contemporary writer, Soseki Natsume, suffered due to all the social and cultural changes and expressed his feelings through his character Botchan, a classic in the vein of Mark Twain or Charles Dickens. This massive work over 10 volumes could, in other hands, have been but an informed text book. However, the solid script by Sekigawa explores the period through an adult story whilst the art by Taniguchi portrays the material with exquisite and elegant detail. (Source: Ponent Mon)

The first time Daisuke had asked Kou to marry him, they were in kindergarten and he was rejected. But it's not like this has stopped him - not when Daisuke's been proposing every year for the past twenty years! Proposing and rejecting has happened so much between them that at this point, it almost feels less like something serious and more like a running joke. Has Daisuke ever thought about what he should do if ever Kou says yes? (Source: Futekiya)

Haruichi Azuma, who was orphaned as a child after losing his parents in an accident, was treated poorly all his life by relatives who took him in. He was living a difficult life. One day, an old friend of his father's invites him to his house to be a "caretaker for his daughter." However, what was waiting for him was Tsubaki, the second daughter of the Yaotome family, who has a selfish and arrogant attitude. However, Haruichi sees loneliness in her eyes that remind him of himself... (Source: Overlap, translated)

His wish was to create a work like "he" makes. Living in the dorm at a vocational school for arts and crafts, Masataka has been struggling with his project to produce a "miniature-garden romance". Stuck in a rut, he can't stop thinking about the work of Hiromi Kunitachi, his roommate. Geometrical yet full of emotion, Hiromi's art has enormous appeal to Masataka, along with the strong will that lies behind the nonchalant yet mysterious eyes of his fascinating roommate. In addition to the title work "A Miniature-garden Romance", this book contains four other tales, including "The Teacher's Botany" and "Behind the Magic", which provide the reader with a glimpse into the world of poetry that only this unique author can create. (Source: Renta!)

Hideko Mihara is a self-obsessed Deco-Deco accessory collector. She also hopes that Mutou-kun will also do Deco-Deco with her too. But when Mutou-kun tells her that he hates it, what will she choose between her love for Mutou-kun or Deco-Deco? (Source: Intercross)

From a young age, Minami Harusumi has had recurring dreams of Veronica, a princess whose kingdom is on the verge of destruction. He believes them to be recollections of his past life, and that he is her reincarnation. Because of this, he is ridiculed by his classmates. One day, when the mockery escalates into bullying, he rediscovers magic—something Veronica had studied and used. Reassured his past life is not merely a fantasy, Minami tries to learn more about his past memories and the reason behind them...

A collection of stories done by various artists.

Midori, a corporate office worker, is busy with work day and night. She eats mostly bento from convenience stores, relaxes with cigarettes and alcohol, and spends rough days of no sleep. While on her way home one day, she finds a girl sleeping in a garbage dump. She helps her on a whim, but Airi, who uses mysterious powers and calls herself a "witch", begs Midori to "keep her at home for a while'', and they end up living together...!? The life of an office lady x a fallen witch begins! (Source: Wings Comics, translated)