ROMANCE

A collection of short stories by Kyoko Okazaki published in the 1990s. The title story, 'Chiwawa-chan,' follows the friends of Chiwawa, a girl found dead in Tokyo Bay, who come to realize they do not know anything about her such as her real name or her background.These stories were published irregularly from the June 1994 issue to the May 1995 issue of 'Monthly YOUNG ROSE,' and some were also featured in the October 1994 special issue of 'FEEL.' Furthermore, this collection includes material that were drawn specifically for the Young Rose Comics Deluxe edition of 'Chiwawa-chan.'

Miharu, dumped by her boyfriend and stuck in a career rut, comes home from work one evening to find a boy in a school uniform collapsed in front of her house. When Izumi pleads, “Please don’t tell anyone,” she can’t just leave him there and lets him inside… but what happens next?

[Episode 1: Of All People, Yori-kun?!] "—So don’t jump the gun. Don’t go dating some other guy on your own!" Hatsuho has just gotten into university and moved to Tokyo, dreaming of a sparkly, exciting college life… but her new neighbor turns out to be none other than her only ex-boyfriend—the one she had an awkward breakup with back in middle school!? He’s a little cocky, annoyingly charming, but somehow impossible to hate… And now, her difficult (and maybe still a little dreamy?) ex is going full throttle with his bold attempts to win her back! Let the chaos of love and awkward reunions begin!!

There’s no tooth too big, no cavity too small for Sandy Smyles, pediatric dentist extraordinaire. She’s confident she can handle it all… until a large green jerk storms in claiming he’s going to conquer her world. Is he in cosplay? Is he... an actual orc? Either way, Sandy is going to have to take on her biggest case yet: saving Earth!

Meet Otogi Katsura, the captivating First-Years' Class President who has become the talk of the school. Her angelic demeanor and adorable looks have earned her the endearing moniker of Heartthrob Angel from her admirers. Yet, beneath that lovely exterior lies a less-than-angelic side, a facet she accidentally reveals in front of Toki Ninomae, the Vice-President of their shared year, who also happens to be the object of her recent interests! Little did she know, however, that the cherubic boy also had a hidden side to him…

Used as a bargaining chip to protect the House of Eagles, Shupena, a tiny blue bird, finds herself betrothed to the heir of the House of Lions, Ricador Chadwick. As the villainess who is later tossed aside once he meets the real female lead, she hopes to keep her distance until a divorce can happen. But when Ricador shows much warmth and attachment for Shupena, will it still be possible to resist the temptation of getting closer? Or will the winds carry her into the arms of her new husband?

Youth romcom about 4 sisters who are all experiencing their first love at the same time. While the eldest has a crush on the guy at her part-time work, the other three are dealing with their first romantic experiences with boys in their classes and school clubs. Every night, the four have heart-to-heart girls talks as they navigate their respective first loves.

Rio Mikazuki is a shinobi. That is, a shinobi living in the modern world?a "shinewbi" of sorts. All of the ninjutsu and ninja tools of the current era are at her immediate disposal and are considerably more high-tech than before. However, it seems as though her senior partner, Igarashi, has learned how to use real ninjutsu through the long-forgotten traditional training methods of the old shinobi... The stage unfolds for a romantic comedy of two shinobi working in a modern world!

Born as a beast with shapeshifting powers, the tanuki Totto is abandoned by his family. But the unfortunate Totto has a dream: to take human form and eat ice cream that hasnt been dropped on the floor. Neither tanuki nor human, Totto takes a small step toward his big dream.

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A girl who dreams one day, a woman who loves one day. Now I'm a wife and mother of two.My dreams were crushed by reality, and the memories of love were too short to comfort her.Her ordinary life, or her..."The Great"

Ikuko, an Arasa girl, has someone she is dating. But he is a so-called useless man who freeloads at Ikuko's house and doesn't get a regular job. Ikuko tries to break up with him because she doesn't have a bright future with him, but she always ends up bonding with him for some reason! Just then, a high-spec handsome guy appears, aiming for her Ikuko...! ? A loopy love between a useless man and an around 30-year-old girl! The charm of a useless man explodes!

Half Day Fantasy, , at manhwawebsiteYeoreum, who is easily superstitious, accidentally put into practice the posted on SNS, and ends up being transported to a real world.After half a day, she returns to reality, and begins to live as a serf in this world for 12 hours a dayAt first, she started it to escape reality, but as she worked, she realized that her true calling was farming, and so she farms every day to gain experience for farming in this world.In the meantime, she meets Noel (Han Do-yoon), who also travels to this world for half a day and works as a warrior as a side job, and they get engaged while mistakenly believing that each other is from this world.However, her fiancee in this world turns out to be Han Do-yoon, her real-life classmate!On top of that, she is constantly attacked by Emma, who has a crush on Noel, and the Duke of Charlotte, who tries to use her fiancee to pull Noel out of her position as a warrior. Amidst the summer when all they wanted to do was farm, endless commotion unfolds in this world and in reality!Maybe you like !

Amae Yuuya, an office worker in his third year of employment, is completely exhausted by the daily grind. Then, for the first time in seven years, Yuuya meets Aoi Shiratori, a girl eight years younger than him who used to live in his neighborhood. She had grown up to be a beautiful JK girl who was good at housework, and she said to him,"Yuuya-kun, would you like to live with me under the premise of marriage?"Aoi desperately wants to live with Yuuya, her first love. Yuuya, who is puzzled, agrees to live with Aoi as a guardian for the time being, but Aoi's aggressive approach makes him very nervous inside.(https://firecross.jp/hjbunko/series/492)

A total of four reincarnations, where in all of them, I died before my 25th birthday. However, the lifespan on the list was much longer than that, and Yeoram, who was in charge of the dead, said he didn’t know the reason for all of this. Is my life a blue screen? Anyway, I finally came up with a clever idea- to be transmigrated for my fifth life! I will live a healthy and long life with love under the influence of a young woman with money, power, and everything else! But… …after I opened my eyes, I found myself deceived by the fucking king of the underworld bastard

Seventeen-year-old Chiyuki Matsuoka was born with heart problems, and her doctors say she won’t live to see the next snow. Toya is an 18-year-old vampire who hates blood and refuses to make the traditional partnership with a human, whose life-giving blood would keep them both alive for a thousand years.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Do you like girls who would show you their panties even if they look disgusted?Super rich, a genius, and good at all kinds of sports.A man who had no interest in the opposite sex had suddenly gained an urge to see panties one day.The maid of his house, a junior high school girl classmate, an onee-san from the bookstore-- He's not going to stop until he sees their panties!A genius who is serious about seeing panties goes full throttle! The “flag” breaking type of comedy doesn’t stop!"I want to see some panties!"Serialization ver.

After taking some time away from relationships and love, it's been 10 years... "How can I find a girlfriend?" Mukai is a man in his 30's living at home with his family. He realized it's been 10 years since he's had a girlfriend. He told his last girlfriend, Miwako, that he wanted to "protect her". He was then told "what does that even mean?" and their relationship eventually fell apart. Ever since then, Mukai has felt things like "love" and "marriage" were distant concepts. However, he starts to find interest in the new person in the office, Nakatani...? Now begins Mukai's new search for love, stuck between new encounters and memories of his past!

Former porn star turned author Kaoru Ooshima details his autobiographical account of his daily life as a pansexual cross-dresser and what lead him into working in the adult film industry. Along the way, he meets another porn star similar to him who he calls Michelle and the two start dating.

A 4-koma manga about an almost expressionless guy who tries his best to get closer to the person he loves, but always ends up being misunderstood because he looks kinda scary to her.

Ophedelia, the kingdom's famed "Silver Knight," returns from war a hero only to be forced to marry the jealous king who has long feared her popularity. Instead, she proposes to marry the king's brother, Prince Aiden, but behind their vows lies a secret: Ophedelia is plotting a coup, while Aiden is out to expose her treason.

Shaliaze, who can see the remaining lifespan of herself and anyone she touches, signed an engagement contract with the crown prince, only to discover that her remaining 70 years had suddenly dropped to just 10!? When she tried to break off the engagement, not only her own lifespan but also her family members' lifespans began to decrease... Now she has no choice but to find a way to reclaim her lifespan while maintaining her position as his fiancée! A lifespan reclamation mystery romantic comedy begins here!!

Can Laura ever forgive the man who treated her so unkindly? While on a trip to Spain, Laura meets the man who will change her destiny. Dizzyingly handsome, Luis De Rivera is the richest man in Andalusia and the two fall in love instantly. They marry and expect that their happiness will last forever. Until a horrible secret from Laura’s past is revealed. An ex-boyfriend forced himself on her, resulting in her father suing for damages and winning. When Luis finds out, he becomes cruel and hard, so Laura leaves him. But two months later, he tracks her down, determined that she should come back to Spain with him.

Isabel lived and died as a doormat. After waking up in the past, she gets to work on dumping her terrible boyfriend and escaping her abusive household. However, financial and legal limits stop her from gaining total independence on her own. There is one potential solution: a policy that provides housing for newlyweds! This means Isabel has to find a man to marry. Enter Sir Dylan, the perfect catch. For reasons unknown, he volunteers to become her fake husband, and they earn Ishael’s dream house. But can they turn it into a real home together?

Mahiru is a negative girl, who always feels that any stroke of fortune will create a corresponding misfortune. She only wished to live her high school life in peace, but instead she catches the eye of a handsome prince. Laughter, tears, and shortcuts?! An ultra-miracle love story begins!<br /><br />(Source: Anime News Network) Mahiru Yanase’s twin sister, Mayo, has it all—she’s cute, sweet, and popular. Mahiru, on the other hand … has always been the other Yanase. All her life, Mahiru’s reminded herself that every time something good happens to her, something bad comes along to balance it out. She never gets her hopes up … but no sooner does she arrive for her first day of high school than Aoi Satomi, her handsome, mysterious classmate, takes an interest in her—and by the end of the day, he’s already asked her out! If things don’t balance out for Mahiru soon, the world’s going to come to an end!

Joo Yegyeong, the heiress of a corporate empire and the youngest executive in a leading domestic conglomerate, carries an enigmatic secret despite her seemingly perfect life. Nestled within her flawless façade lies an astonishing truth - her age changes with the falling rain. Bound by the confines of a genetic condition passed down through generations, Yegyeong has navigated a life burdened with limitations. The weight of her inherited syndrome has made her existence a delicate dance. As a prolonged monsoon season blankets the city, Yegyeong's life takes an unexpected turn. One fateful day, a mysterious man steps into her world, becoming the catalyst for a series of events that will unravel the layers of secrecy she has meticulously maintained. In the face of this unforeseen connection, Yegyeong must confront her hidden truths, and both she and the stranger must navigate the complexities of love, identity, and the uncharted waters of a life touched by a rain-kissed secret.

I was out shopping for books one day when I was suddenly attacked! But a heaven-sent woman by the name of Chrisya Saldo took it upon herself to save me. She's beautiful, strong, and independent--I want to see her thrive, but she's being forced to marry to save her family business. I can't let some man lock her away--I am Diane of House Harp! My mother is a marquess! I have resources, I have money! Don't worry--I'll save you, my angel!

From the outside, attending the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School seems like a dream come true. Its students are given remarkable freedom, and it boasts a placement rate of almost one hundred percent. Tokyo Metropolitan can get students their places in the elite jobs and universities of their dreams—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom of this cutthroat academy in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, a girl who’s determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school full of ruthless competition?

Mii-chan loves Hiro-kun, who has no money, no job and he's a cheater! After all, he dated her for more than one week, he remembered the meetup times for the dates, and he remembers her name properly! Hiro-kun is bewildered and can't bring himself to be a complete scumbag to Mii-chan, whose standards for the boyfriend she wants are just way too low! He's scum, but he's kind. He's nice, but he's trash. This is a trashy romance comedy featuring Mii-chan who loves a guy like him so much! (Source: Pixiv Comic)

The reaper loves seeing the cries of humans before swinging down his scythe to reap their souls. He lives for the hunt of humans souls before their passing. Yet one night, he encounters a dying girl with flowers blooming in her room looking back at him with a smile.

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With my 'minus 530,000' femininity power, somehow, I got an older boyfriend…!! Fumino, who’s completely lacking in femininity, is 24 years old. Her boyfriend, Asada, whom she met at a group date, is 36 years old—12 years older! Her first boyfriend, her first date. Step by step, bit by bit, they become 'boyfriend and girlfriend.' Non-stop blushing and heart-throbbing cuteness!! A heart-pounding romance story for beginners.

Mira attends a private school in England and finds out that the boy who appears in her dream since her childhood really exists. He's Radley Macchiavelli, a beautiful model. When the two finally meet, the boy is transported to a parallel world connected from one spiral ("Rasen"). Mira follows him to try to save him and is swallowed into the parallel world dominated by the mysterious Black King

"Don't you dare give up, don't let the cold consume you. You must remain unwavering like the sea."

"I've always wanted to be with you—ever since back then." A second confession... from a love-savvy former delinquent!? Let your guard down, and he just might devour you!? Mihaya Hoshino, who witnessed an affair between a senior executive and a junior colleague, suddenly finds herself transferred to a branch office in her hometown. Betrayed by the junior she once looked after and effectively demoted, Mihaya is feeling down—when who should appear but Kōda, the ex-delinquent who once confessed to her as a middle school dare! Now a local farmer and a client of her company, Kōda becomes her new business contact. What starts as an awkward reunion turns into something much more... A pushy ex-delinquent farmer × a serious, clumsy former class president— A sweet and spicy small-town reunion romance!

Josh, a brilliant lawyer and obsessive neat freak, is coping with a broken engagement. The only upside? His firm changed cleaning services. But when the new cleaner is Angel—his one-night stand from last night—chaos erupts. Is this love or just a messy disaster waiting to unfold?

The Hinowa Empire is protected by dragons. The Shiryuke family has worshipped dragons since ancient times, and to pray for unchanging protection, it is customary to offer the daughter of the head of the family as a "flower bride" once every 100 years. Although it is called "hanayome," the kanji used for it is "hana-yome." In other words, it is a sacrifice. Chiyo, who was taken in by the Shiryuke family and has been oppressed, thought that she could escape this painful life by being eaten by the dragon as a flower sacrifice, but the dragon embraced Chiyo and said, "I will treasure you"... A sacrificial girl blossoms as she is loved by a god - a Japanese-style romance fantasy.

Read manhwa Alien to Love / Love from the Universe / Space Love Me / High schooler Gyubin Ji, a psychic who can read minds, meets Byeol Yu, a mysterious new classmate. The twist? Byeol is actually a human-hating alien in disguise, sent to decide humanity's fate! As unexpected sparks fly between them, Gyubin must win Byeol's heartand save Earth! Will he make it?

17-year-old Kaito has someone he can never forget—his first love, Haruka. Haruka passed away when they were children, and ever since then, Kaito has lived his life without falling in love again. One day, he hears someone calling his name. Drawn by the mysterious voice, he finds himself entering a bookstore. The moment he picks up a certain “book,” Kaito is suddenly transported to another world. And waiting for him there is... a little demon lord who looks exactly like Haruka!?

After being returned to the past multiple times, Lyatte finally succeeds in escaping execution by murdering her treasonous husband. The only catch is that each time she returned, it cost her half of her remaining lifespan, and now she has less than two years left. Determined to live the rest of her short life to its fullest, Lyatte decides to hold a contest to find a new husband. Will the competition be a success, or will Lyatte's time run out before she can experience true love?

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Aidan McGuire is a new magician in the Guardians of the Order'. Every Guardian has a humanoid familiar, and summoning one is mandatory! But during the summoning ceremony, Aidan summons a cute rabbit! He was told deeper contact' was necessary for the familiar to showcase its true power so when he tried kissing it, the rabbit disappeared and a young man named Jougasaki Hidetora' appeared in its place! A cute (?!) fantasy BL story about a magician with a vague memory of some other life.

The spin-off of "My Dress-Up Darling", , has started serialization with a chaotic yet cute vibe

What do I do? I came here to sort out my feelings, but now I’m in love! Caron, a spoiled young lady who is a lawyer, is having her wedding in one week. Her fiancé cheated on her, but she can’t call off her wedding just because of that. She uses her work as an excuse to visit Canada. Unexpectedly, her client, Ewan, attracts her attention, his deep blue eyes wanting to know the truth…

On their wedding day, the groom didn’t join his bride, Jill, at the altar. He'd told her he loved her, but was everything a lie? That was ten years ago. Now, the once-miserable bride is a successful lawyer and engaged to a politician. One evening, Jill is reunited with the missing groom, Reid, at a political party they’re both attending! Reid…the man who threw her away. But why? She can’t believe her heart still stirs at the sight of him… But then again, Jill has a secret that Reid doesn’t know?her nine-year-old son, Andy. Yes, he’s unmistakably Reid’s son!