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Anthology of four oneshots created between 1979 and 1983 by Masami Kurumada and his assistants for Shonen Jump's annual Reader's Award competition.

The Parasites Invade Again! The year is 2097. After being attacked by a parasite, Lina escapes from the United States of North America and returns to Japan to join Tatsuya and Miyuki. Meanwhile, Kudou Minoru, who has been infested by a parasite, attacks the hospital to take Minami away. Adaptation from the original novel volume 26.

The Ezelta empire has long been on the verge of losing a fierce war, but it has now come to pass. After losing the war, Saint Julietta makes every effort to protect the livelihood of new emperor Luchino and the citizens of the empire, all while resolving herself that Emperor Luchino could sentence her to death at a moment's notice. But she soon discovers he's very kind and, after he reminds her of an oath she made 400 years ago, she ends up marrying him?! "You can still win this war," she tells him... So with her hidden power, she begins to bring about a miracle!

The Handsome Demon’s Contract—Where Will It Lead!?” Aileen, the duke’s daughter, had devoted herself wholeheartedly to her fiancé, Prince Parker, the kingdom’s third prince. But when Parker set off on a study-abroad exchange program and shamelessly brought along his mistress, Aileen’s fury reached its limit! In a fit of rage, she ended up summoning a demon—and the one who appeared before her was a breathtakingly handsome devil with features like a finely carved statue. This fateful encounter with the charming demon sets in motion a dramatic change in Aileen’s life as a so-called “disappointing noble lady”…!

Qiao Xi was abandoned in the countryside by her mother as a young child. With her father dead and her mother remarried, she never knew the warmth of a family. Twenty years later, her heartless mother brought her back to the city for one reason: to replace her stepsister in a marriage intended to bring good luck to a dying man. She was forced to marry Huo Xingzhou, the "trash" Second Young Master of the Huo family—a man in a vegetative state who was crippled and infertile. However, on the night of their wedding, an accidental kiss worked a miracle... and woke Huo Xingzhou up!

“You say I have no charm? Then let’s break off our engagement.” The one who declares this to her fiancé Elliott is Serena, the daughter of a marquis. After six months at the academy, Serena has grown fed up with Elliott, who is completely smitten with Maribel, a cutesy, affected duke’s daughter. Up until now, Serena had kept herself plain and modest for Elliott’s sake—but there’s no reason to hold back anymore! She begins to fully enjoy fashion again and reclaims her true self: a narcissistic woman with a slightly difficult personality. That’s when Nox, the second prince—famous for hating women—suddenly proposes to Serena…!?

The Youka Empire is led by its supreme commander, Tokomi Ouka, while the enigmatic military nation of Valmgraf marches under the command of Gustav Heidrich. An alliance is forged between the two powers, and their shared goal of world unification begins to feel within reach. On a festive day during the 霊桜祭—a sacred cherry blossom festival held once every ten years in the Youka Empire—the empire is bustling with celebration when a mysterious 妖 (youkai / demon-like being) suddenly appears within the imperial borders. This incident marks the beginning of a new “demonic poison front,” where political intrigue, supernatural threats, and the ambitions of great nations collide on the battlefield and in the shadows.

Kanae Yano, a 28-year-old single woman with no boyfriend, is suddenly summoned to another world.There, she encounters Rita Scryne, the duke’s daughter who looks exactly like her, and Rita’s father, Zack. They ask her to take Rita’s place in an arranged marriage with the ruthless and feared King Eugene Astaroth—known as the “Merciless Wolf.”Upon learning that the summoning magic can bring people from another world but cannot send them back, Kanae finds herself with no choice but to accept.However, when she meets King Eugene, she makes a shocking discovery—his true identity is none other than her first love!Thus begins a fantasy romance where fate reunites two lovers in an unexpected world.

After being kidnapped by King Adil, Sereila becomes his fiancée. The more she is attracted to him, the more she is frustrated... In the mean time, an elegant nobleman approaches her!? A royal love story between an aggressive young king and a captive princess!!

A fantasy story that takes place in imperial China about a palace incident involving a spirit cat.

Imoriya Mato just wants to live a quiet life at school, but she's also competitive by nature. Her friend, Kouda-chan, asks her to represent their class in the competition for the right to use the rooftop at the school festival, known as the "Fool's Smoke Game." She gets caught up in a series of unusual challenges...? Deception and logic lead to victory - the ultimate battle of wits where no one dies!

Tamao Kashiwagi, 27, isn't very popular with other people. She lost her parents when she was a child, and ever since her relatives started being rude to her, she's had a hard time talking to others. One day, she meets a boy named Umi, whose in the same situation as her.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The protagonist, Seo Jaehan, though illegitimate, is determined to become the heir of his family. After an investment failure, he ends up indebted to Yujin, a former classmate whose face he barely even remembers, under the condition of being his sexual partner, leaving Jaehan at Yujin’s mercy.By chance, Jaehan time-slips back to his high school days. Determined to escape this fate, he begins treating Yujin well…Can Jaehan overcome this situation and claim his place as heir?A second-generation chaebol who once sought only success and belittled human connection comes to realize true love with a man who was once his rival in the past.

The condemned duke's daughter, Serena, is on the brink of death and reflects deeply on her actions, “What I lacked was a capable ally.”. Time rewinds and Serena is given a second chance at life, determined to take down all those who abandoned her in her previous life. Using her regrets, she takes in six helpless children and tries to raise them to be the strongest allies (assassins)…!?

"Why are we staying here?" Adam B. Brown wakes up in a strange and luxurious hotel room. He was in the midst of a sumptuous feast and enough alcohol to drown himself. The latest novel by a famous author that never existed. A wedding full of dreams with the love of your life. This hotel can fulfill any wish of its guests. Is this heaven?! A grand hotel story of strange migratory birds entertained by a perfect concierge!

Hikari Teruzaki, a Japanese office lady, loved a certain manga and its favorite character—the second prince, Clarence. However, in the story, her beloved Clarence is suddenly executed!? While lamenting, Hikari is guided by a mysterious voice and finds herself face-to-face with her favorite character, Clarence. Transported into the manga world, she begins acting as his caretaker to prevent his tragic end! At first, Clarence is wary of her, but as they spend time together, his attitude gradually softens…⁉

Olivia, a renowned and highly skilled “Black Apothecary,” is tormented by memories of her previous life as a former saint who was executed. Determined to live peacefully in this life, she spends her days quietly in a remote forest as a simple herbalist. One day, a beautiful knight appears and requests her cooperation with the knight order. Wanting to avoid trouble, Olivia refuses—but due to an unexpected turn of events, she ends up accompanying him anyway…!? A tale of a reincarnated ex-saint seeking peace, fate dragging her back into the spotlight, and the bond that begins to form with the knight who seeks her help.

A young girl named Kikka loses her memory and is wandering alone when she is rescued by Princess Gina of the great nation of Alexandrite. As Kikka grows up under Gina’s care, she becomes an exceptionally powerful knight — devoting her formidable strength solely to protecting Gina. However, complications arise when a suitor steps forward to propose marriage to Princess Gina. Turmoil, loyalty, duty, and romance all unfold in a fantasy world full of knights, royalty, and political subtlety.

Saintess Angelina had devoted herself to her country, only to have her powers unknowingly used to fuel a war. She bonded with a boy, Dilhade, in the lonely imperial palace, but was killed by him—he was a surviving member of the enemy royal family. When she awakens, she is reincarnated with memories of her past life――!? Now 16, living a second life as a mistreated servant in a count’s household, she unexpectedly reunites with Dilhade, who is now 24 and the new emperor. Taken in by him, she finds herself the object of his overprotective affection…!? An age-reversed, sweet and indulgent love fantasy begins here! (This work collects Chapters 1–5, originally published in the digital comic magazine Berry’s Fantasy Vol.71–75. Please be careful not to purchase duplicates.)

Wato, a young editor, who faints with anything scary, ends up being in charge of the mysterious novelist Sharakuna! The elusive author claims he is in a slump and needs an actual "horror experience" to finish his manuscript. He convinces the editor to join him in visiting many haunted hotspots.