Irede, the town of fine drink, masterful performing arts, and holy courtesans, was built long ago as an offering to a god. Travelers gather here in droves from across the continent, but unbeknownst to them, shades—creatures who lead humans astray—lurk in the streets. Sari, a maiden with the ability to bind shades, is the proprietress of a living myth: the courtesan house Pale Moon. And when she meets Xixu, a shadeslayer fresh from the capital, restless shadows begin stirring beneath the town’s surface... (Source: J-Novel Club)
Spin-off of Prince of Stride told from the perspective of rival school, Saisei Gakuen.
An original story building upon the busou shinki franchise. In 2039, following an accidental death, a 15cm high female robot appears in front of the detective responsible for the case. She begins looking into the hidden truth behind the incident.
Zhu-Li, the "White Pig Princess," was exiled from the palace and banished to the red-light district under false accusations. She was forced to live poorly, but she was able to lead an unexpectedly fulfilling life under the protection of Reo, the young head of the slums. She was polished by hardship to become a new person, an immensely beautiful woman! So much so that she was kidnapped and brought back to the palace. "If they find out who I am, they will execute me!" Zhu-Li tried her best to escape from the palace. However, her escape attempt backfired, as the worldly skills she had developed in the red-light district and the slums came in handy. So much so that she was recruited by the ruthless general Kaku to become a candidate for queen...? (Source: Fujimi L Bunko, translated)
Tenkai Kaya is a hairdresser. She makes a living by styling and arranging her clients' hair, and tailoring their clothing as well. Though an orphan, she has relied on her skills to survive. However, she receives a marriage proposal bordering on blackmail, nearly losing her job. Just when all hope seems lost, a helping hand is extended to Umekage Sai, a man with whom her late mother had a marriage contract. He tells her that if she joins the Umenomiya family, where he serves, she can protect both her work and her personal life. Desperate to break free from her current situation and understand her mother's intentions, Kaya resolves to marry Sai. And in the house she marries, she is told by the master, Miyuki, who claims to be a living god, to become his personal hairdresser…!? (Source: Kadoakwa, translated)
Bullying, intrigue, curses, hot pot parties, and a budding romance!? A headstrong, powerful struggle of a palace maid Lin Xing was enjoying a pleasant life in the palace as the Empress's maid. During a banquet celebrating the Spring Festival, she stepped into a newly built tower and was instantly cursed, falling into a hundred-year sleep—awakening in the arms of a handsome man who looked exactly like her fiancé! She changes her name to Hongyu and begins serving as a palace maid again under the aunt of this man, Cai Chujun, a concubine of the harem. With the help of her fellow maids and low-ranking eunuchs, and even involving Chujun and the Emperor, she uses her past knowledge and innate survival skills to fight against a century-old conspiracy! (Source: Futami Shobou, translated)
Makoto Tanaka, an ordinary guy who passed the entrance exam for the regular course at a prestigious high school, bumps into the petite Kumi Okijo on the first day of school and apologizes in a panic...but she has animal ears on her head!? It turns out Kumi is a nine-tailed fox who came to learn about the "normal" way of life in the human world! The two become friends after she convinces him that it was a mistake as the ears vanish in an instant. For some reason, Makoto continues to attract "unusual" students! And then there's the existence of the advanced course, which doesn't think highly of the regular course—will Makoto be able to graduate "normally"!? (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
