The news of the accidental death of Lady Rorona Ryus arrived just one day after her fiancé, the Crown Prince, had called off their engagement. Rorona had been condemned for crimes she didn’t commit—falsely accused of tormenting her younger sister—yet she had accepted the charges with startling indifference. They say her body was discovered inside an overturned carriage on a suburban road, her face crushed beyond recognition. Upon hearing of her death, Rorona’s sister rejoiced. “Now the Crown Prince is finally mine,” she thought. The Crown Prince merely laughed. “I wish she’d died sooner,” he remarked. However, they were blissfully unaware of one thing: Rorona’s death would bring far more than just “good fortune” to their doorstep… *Source: Alpha Manga*

Roza married Adrion, a man who once had a lover. On their wedding night, Adrion heartlessly said, "I've never seen such an ugly woman like you. What a turn-off." Hearing the words, Roza, who married the man solely out of obedience to her father, has no affection for him at all. Determined to break free from her father's control as soon as possible, Roza resolves to save money, divorce Adrion, and gain her own freedom. Meanwhile, Adrion gradually becomes attracted to Roza, who excels at house cleaning, cooking, childcare, farm work, sword technique and almost everything... With different thoughts on their minds, the fate of the young couple is quitely unfolding... (Source: Alpha Manga) *The Long-Awaited manga adaptation of "The 14th Annual Romance Novel Award" Winner from Alphapolis!*

Manga Niku features individual stories drawn by 23 manga creators. (Source: Anime News Network)

The only thing 28-year-old Yuu Kurisu, who works as a clerk at a small to medium-sized company, enjoys doing is playing "Spyce Star", an otome fantasy adventure game. Moreover, she is suddenly attacked by assassins and loses her life . Then Yuu was suddenly reincarnated into the world of "Spyce Star" but she ended up in the body of Chris Mint, a party boy prince whom she hates. However, she returns not to this world, but to the world of "Spyce Star." Being told that she cannot return to this world unless she "clears" her "objective" in this world, Chris (Yuu) begins to search for her "objective" in order to return to her world...

Seina Isolde is a socialite with a villainous reputation. She was accused of bullying the crown princess, taking advantage of her role as the crown prince's fiancee. When the scandal broke, their engagement was broken off, and she took her own life. But then, an anonymous letter claims that Seina Isolde was murdered. Aria, the prime minister's daughter, is assigned to investigate. After she interviews the people involved, what emerges is a surprisingly picture of Seina. Seina had been used and exploited by the people around her, and she was forced to hide her true self and act like a villainess instead. Why did she have to die? And who sent the letter? As Aria searches for the truth, things take a dramatic turn…! (Source: Alphapolis, translated) Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Pairing: Gintoki x Hijikata An anthology of GinHiji doujinshi with the theme of 'Firsts' from different artists. Scanlated stories: • Excerpt from ICHIKAWA Kei • Excerpt from Nanao • Excerpt from Kisayuki • Excerpt from Shimaji • *Plan Your First ◯◯ Well* by Kannagi • *Some Like It Hot!* by Niratama • *On the Way Home from School* by Nagisa • *Everyday Life is a Casual Repetition of First Times* by Harada • *Strawberry Milk and Cigarettes* by Shimaji • *Ring Twice* by coco

*"It has to be you and no one else."* (Source: Pixiv, translated) **Volume 1** Cover illustration: Ami Sasahara 1. **Danna-sama, Tsumetai Anata mo Suteki da Keredo, Sasuga ni Tsukarete Shimaimashita. Rikon Shite Dete Itte mo Ii Kashira?** (旦那さま、冷たいあなたも素敵だけれど、さすがに疲れてしまいました。離婚して出て行ってもいいかしら？) 2. **Rien Yotei no Oku-sama wa Yakou-sei Danna-sama no Oyakunitachitai.** (離縁予定の奥様は夜行性旦那様のお役に立ちたい.) 3. **Ai no Nai Kamen Fuufu da to Omotteita no ni, Danna-sama no Kokoro no Koe ga Amakute Tomadotteimasu.** (愛のない仮面夫婦だと思っていたのに、旦那様の心の声が甘くて戸惑っています.) 4. **Ane no Migawari de Reikoku na Waka Koushaku-sama ni Totsugu Koto ni Narimashita ga, Shoya ni mo Konai Kare nanoni 'Kono mama de wa Tsuma ni Kirawareru……' to Watashi ni Katarikakete Kimasu** (姉の身代わりで冷酷な若公爵様に嫁ぐことになりましたが、初夜にも来ない彼なのに「このままでは妻に嫌われる……」と私に語りかけてきます。) 5. **Kigen ga Kireta no de Keiyaku Kekkon wa Owari ni Shimashou** (期限が切れたので契約結婚は終わりにしましょう.) **Volume 2** Cover illustration: Tamaki 6. Okazari Fujin Desu ga Danna ga Machigaete Doku wo Nomimashita. Nandaka Yousu ga Hen desu. (お飾り夫人ですが旦那が間違えて毒を飲みました。なんだか様子が変です。) 7. **Hadegao dakara Otokozuki da Nante Hidoi Gokai desu. Aijin no Osasoi mo Kanben shite Kudasai. Mendou Kusai no de, Okazari no Tsuma ni Natte Sassato Hikikomorou to Omoimasu** (派手顔だから男好きだなんてひどい誤解です。愛人のお誘いも勘弁してください。面倒くさいので、お飾りの妻になってさっさと引きこもろうと思います。) 8. **Toshishita Danna-sama wa Saijo na Oku-sama ni Kanawanai.** (年下旦那様は才女な奥様に敵わない.) 9. **Danna-sama, Rien Shite Kudasai: Yokerare Tsuzukete Mou Genkai desu.** (旦那様、離縁してください〜避けられ続けてもう限界です〜.) 10. **Shoya ni Daite Kurenakatta Danna-sama e. Watashi wa Kyou kara Akujo ni Narimasu.** (初夜に抱いてくれなかった旦那様へ。私は今日から悪女になります.) **Volume 3** Cover illustration: Tamaki 11. **Omoibito no Omou Hito** (想い人の想う人). 12. **Watashi no Itoshii Musume ga, Jibun wa Akuyaku Reijou da to Itte Orimasu. Watashi no Juso o Koigataki ni Tsukatte Danzai Sareru-rashii no Desu ga, Onaji Shippai o Kurikaesu Tsumori wa Gozaimasen yo?** (私の愛しい娘が、自分は悪役令嬢だと言っております。私の呪詛を恋敵に使って断罪されるらしいのですが、同じ失敗を繰り返すつもりはございませんよ？) 13. **Noroi wo Uketa Dan'na-sama wa Shinjitsu no Ai o Tsutaetai.** (呪いを受けた旦那様は真実の愛を伝えたい.) 14. **Yakusoku wo Tagaeru Tsumori wa Arimasen.** (約束を違えるつもりはありません.) 15. **Otto no Shosai kara Watasarenakatta Koibumi wo Mitsuketa Hanashi.** (夫の書斎から渡されなかった恋文を見つけた話.) 16. **Danna-sama ni Suki na Kata ga Dekita to Kiita no de, Wakarebanashi wo Kiridashite Mimashita.** (旦那様に好きな方ができたと聞いたので、別れ話を切り出してみました.) **Volume 4** Cover illustration: Tamaki 17. **Rien no Tame ni Kekkon Shitan Dakara Dekiai Nanka wo Kotowari!** (離縁のために結婚したんだから溺愛なんかおことわり！) \[Saki Miura x Sakura Shizuki\] 18. **Ukkari Isekai Shoukan sareta Kekka, Sekininwotoru Katachi de Tsunde Kahogona Kishi-sama no Okazari no Tsuma ni Narimashita** (うっかり異世界召喚された結果、責任を取る形でツンで過保護な騎士様のお飾りの妻になりました) \[Nina Amezaka x tea\] 19. **Kekkon Seikatsu wo Owaraseru Koto wa, Watashi kara Danna-sama e Sashiageru Koto ga Dekiru Saisho de Saigo no Okurimono na no desu Mono** (結婚生活を終わらせることは、私から旦那さまへ差し上げることができる最初で最後の贈り物なのですもの) \[Chise Chidori x Midori Ishikawa\] 20. **Hanai Heika ga Watashi wo Dekiai suru Made no Sannenkan** (汎愛陛下が私を溺愛するまでの三年間) \[Nohito Urita x Makino Maebaru\] 21. **Koucha wo Nomitakatta Dake: Rien wo Eranda Watashi wa Loop suru** (紅茶を飲みたかっただけ　～離縁を選んだ私はループする～) \[Yako x Tsubasa Watanabe\]

Supervised by Kanako Inuki. Hitori Bocchi and Tengusa Pochi's story come from Kyoufu no Yakata DX, this is the same for the other oneshots most likely because all of the authors worked for the magazine. 1 ▪︎ Hitori Bocchi (Kanako Inuki) https://jp.mercari.com/item/m79280486176