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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”…!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. After losing the ability to speak due to stress in his business consulting company, Doi had no choice but to be placed on medical leave, but no therapy or medication ever helped. Just as he thought his professional life was over, he walked by accident into an empty soba shop... where he found healing, the worst soba he had ever tasted, and the most handsome man he had ever seen in the face of Anri Masato, the owner. But who is Anri Masato, really, and what kinds of secrets does he keep? And why does his soba taste so awful!?

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.

Aitomi, a young woman who attended a mixer just to fill the numbers, never expected to meet a handsome, prince-like veterinarian named Rui Shibagaki. Their shared profession helped them hit it off quickly, and they ended up at a hotel together. However, the shock came the next morning when Rui’s personality completely changed—he became cold and rude. Aitomi felt humiliated and thought his behavior was unnecessarily cruel, even if his intentions were just for a casual fling. After this disappointing experience, Aitomi decided to start fresh at a new workplace, determined to focus solely on her career. But to her surprise, Rui was also working there!

The human race has been infected by a strain of bacteria that was originally isolated in South America but has spread all over the world. The symptoms start with fever and vomit and eventually ends with the person in a coma. However, those who awake from that coma are those with incredible intelligence and they're soon able to see that they are in fact being ruled by higher beings that they thought only existed in fairy tales like demons and witches.Arthur Pyuty was a witch who ruled a kingdom under the guise of a human until the side effects of the bacteria revealed her true nature to humans and they started revolting. In fact, Arthur and her kind, who used to hold high political power in society, are now being hunted down. Arthur and her assistant Ataru, a zombie, must move from place to place in order to avoid humans but also so that they can find a way to make things go back to how it was before.

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)…!?

The heir daughter of a baronial family with the greatest wealth in the kingdom, Patricia Ledge, attends Edel Academy, where the children of influential nobles from across the country gather, accompanied by her bodyguard and attendant, Rolf Starein. Patricia lives her school life following the principle of “oshi-katsu”—devoting love, passion, and enormous amounts of money to her favorite idols. One day, she witnesses a dispute between her ultimate favorite, Sheila, and the Bell family’s daughter, Reji, over Prince Aldo. Sensing something off about Reji’s behavior, Patricia begins investigating the Bell family. There, she uncovers that the Bell family is plotting to overthrow the royal family… Everything is for her “oshi”── A fantasy of oshi-katsu where a wealthy heiress solves everything with her money begins!

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.)

Mikuru, a shy noble lady blessed with the mysterious power of "White Protection", which can heal wounds and illnesses, is set to enter an arranged marriage with Alvis, the heir to the prestigious Revant Marquisate. Nervous about meeting her soon-to-be husband, Mikuru travels to the royal capital—only to be met with his cold and distant demeanor. Despite the political nature of their union, Mikuru longs to build a warm and loving home, just like her childhood family. One night, she whispers an old "love charm" over a sleeping Alvis:"Please… let him fall in love with me." It was just a harmless superstition… or so she thought. But the next morning, Alvis begins acting completely different—showering her with affection?! A heartwarming fantasy rom-com between a gentle noble lady and a cool yet romantically clueless future duke, all sparked by a simple "love spell"!

The battle in Aetherion escalates as Ryo and Ayame face the terrifying power of Kaizen Vorath. Speed and skill are no longer enough—Kaizen easily counters every move, proving he is far beyond an ordinary enemy. Just as defeat looms, new guardians enter the fight. Aeliana, the Nature Guardian, and Lyra, the Shadow Guardian, reveal themselves, turning the battle into a full-scale clash of elements. Even then, Kaizen remains calm, confident, and dangerous. When hope begins to fade, a blinding light descends from the sky. Rylan Ardentis, the Light Guardian, finally steps onto the battlefield—but Kaizen only smiles, unleashing something far worse from the dark portal. The real war is about to begin.

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Giselle, a reincarnated saint, has been ordered by the church to enter into a contract marriage with a cold-hearted duke. One of her conditions for marriage is that they have a drink together once a week!? As she drinks with the cold-hearted duke, she discovers a surprising side to him... Enjoying the gourmet food of her previous life and spending delicious, happy days with the duke and his subjects, the story begins!

I did my best for my little sister—but I’m done now, big sister quits!

Teio Academya school where everything is decided by gaming duels. For me, Kanata Tanaka, the personification of a 'mob' character, my goal isn't to rise to the top! My mission is to remain in the shadows and 'direct' the strongest transfer student from the underworld, Kiritani, to reach the heights of a 'Ultimate Protagonist'! ...Or so it was supposed to be. But why the heck am I the one standing out now...!? The curtain rises on the greatest school battle comedy in history, led by a self-proclaimed 'Director'!

While the Tianwang Team’s players and fans are still basking in the joy of winning the 2024 season championship of the D3 Second Health League and being promoted to the D2 Asia Health League, the team’s ace pitcher Marco Garcia unexpectedly falls into a psychological crisis of being “overlooked.” Once plagued by severe self-doubt and a loss of confidence, Garcia must confront and overcome his inner psychological barriers. Can he break through himself and reclaim his place as the true trump card in the hearts of both the Tianwang Team and its fans?

In the near future, the full-dive VR game “Visions” has taken Japan by storm. However, a flaw in the game leads to a series of fatal accidents involving players who remain logged in for extended periods. To halt the game, an attempt is made to force all players to log out, but a group of players rebels and barricades themselves within the game world. To evict these players and bring them back to reality, Shin Hato—a protagonist belonging to the Regional Welfare Department’s “Hikikomori Support Office”—ventures into the world of “Visions” to make contact, but…?