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Shuka, princess of the kingdom of Kouka, was raised in a very sheltered environment in an inner palace. As her fifteenth birthday approaches, her father and brothers die one by one because of a sudden epidemic, and the kingdom has to find a new king (or queen)...! Supported by Zen, a military officer who serves as her retainer, Shuka must face the challenge of a role she knows little about...

In modern-day Japan, only the direct descendants of samurai are allowed to carry swords. In Takahara Ibuki's neighbourhood, rumors have been spreading about Shiroyasha - a mysterious swordsman who is said to attack other swordsmen. Many skilled sword-fighters have converged in the city with the hope of hunting down Shiroyasha.On his way home from school, Ibuki witnesses a fight involving his classmate, Haruma Kokonoe, who is the strongest swordsman in their kendo club. Intrigued by Kokonoe's skill, he tries to discover more about this mysterious student...

It is a Thorneloe family tradition for women to get their portrait painted when they turn twenty-one. Arabella, repulsed by her father, couldn't care less about this tradition. But when she's told that Zoltan, a world-renowned Hungarian artist, will be painting her, Arabella finds herself intrigued by his home country. Deciding it would be a good idea to stay away from her father for a while, Arabella travels to Hungary. But Zoltan continually gives her the cold shoulder and refuses to start working on her portrait! What is going on in the mind of this temperamental artist?

Rinka, a slightly stubborn university student, and Miku get into trouble with a notorious group of frat boys right as she starts school. Surrounded by multiple men, her clothes are torn off, and she's put on show...! The two are rescued by a blond exchange student, Conrad, and his bodyguard, Yato. Conrad mistakes Rinka as his first love. She knows it's wrong, but Rinka starts to fall for him and plays along. This love story that's begun with a lie starts to get tangled up... It's the start to a dramatic love story!

The 18-year-old Morinaga has lost both her parents in an accident and inherited their debt, so moves to Tokyo to find work. The first person she bumps into is a handsome male student lying passed out on the street. That student takes a liking to her and hires her as his housekeeper. When they begin their life together, she starts to fall in love with him, but she is haunted by her past. The person she owes money to comes down from the country to tell her, "If you can't pay me back, you must marry my son"...!! Can love win out over money...? It's an extreme romance dilemma!!

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Laura was overflowing with joy when she became pregnant with her beloved Max's child. But then tragedy struck! Laura found out that her older sister was also pregnant with Max's child, even though she was married to his younger brother! The shock caused Laura to have a miscarriage, losing a precious life. Heartbroken, Laura moved by herself to London. Five years later, Max appeared before Laura once more. Her sister and her sister's husband had been arrested, and Max wanted her to take care of their two children!

Due to her ability to tame demons, Mel has been persecuted as a witch all her life. One day, she's summoned to the castle and asked to marry Prince Claude. But Prince Claude is actually...!

Kaguya and a special drug made by Eirin, what could possibly go wrong?

In the world of Kabuki, where family social standings are highly valued, Kyonosuke is inept even though he is born as the son of a duke of a famous household. Ichiya while being born in a family that has no connection to Kabuki, is trying to move from the absolute lowest rank to the top using just his ability. Through some kind of karma, these two completely opposite boys have fallen in love with the same girl, Ayame.That’s where the story begins.Pin to Kona won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Awards.

Eiji, who comes from a wealthy family, spends the majority of his life as a student having fun with girls and enjoying the freedom that has been his own since leaving the family home. One day, his father, Eiichiro, discovers his disastrous results and forces him to return home, where he will have to undergo a formal upgrade in order to be able to take over the family business.Izumi, his personal servant, placed at his service by his father, will have the mission to help him in this task. But Eiji soon realized, that Izumi, under his politeness, doesn't seem to appreciate his new master very much, if at all...

"My father's last words were a curse, binding me even after his death."Genkyou is a city-state ruled by status and comprised entirely of nobles. Crime and underhanded deals seem to be an everyday occurrence and one in which many turn a blind eye to. To fulfill his father's dying words, Iori travels to Genkyou determined to do whatever it takes to extract his father's revenge. However, there may be more to Iori than meets the eye.

Touru lost his parents at a very young age and had been living with his grandfather ever since.But while his grandfather is recovering from a surgery, he suddenly opens up to his grandson that he will inherit his entire fortune when he dies.Now his relatives who weren't closed with him, started pushing themselves so they can be his guardian."Organize that family meeting of yours on Saturday the 10th, it might just be your lucky day" said by Tsukitani-sensei his university professor. Touru has no choice but to believe in those words.

From Starry Heaven: As a punishment from her teacher, the selfish witch Dorothy has lost her attractive body and magical powers. In order to regain her true appearance and powers, she must kiss someone with a high aptitude for magic and have them sign a contract to be her servant. The options that appear before her are: Trat, the softhearted but lecherous hottie; Brave, the dog with a secret; Hearts, who is aloof and wears glasses; and Shinku, the gun woman of few words. Whether it’s on the lips, on the hand, on the thigh, or on their hair... kisses are what invokes the contract!? As she increases the number of servants she possesses, will Dorothy be able to obtain her aspiration of getting revenge on her teacher?!

Featured in this collection are: A yakuza/cop couple with a painful way of showing their love for each other, a guy who films AV's and his subject, a butler and his master, and an art student pining away for his senpai.

Nozaki Harukas family moves to a small town following her fathers new job. Unfortunately, Haruka becomes a target of bullying in the new school, which is set to close in a few months due to the lack of students. As a strong girl, who doesn want to worry her parent, Haruka tries to ignore the bullies, but the case is steadily growing out of proportion. And since the teachers are not willing to deal with bullying during the final school months, nothing is stopping an appalling tragedy that is looming over Haruka.

Alternative Name: Barairo ma Hani La vie d’ amourFrom Aerandria Scans:At first, she might seem just a cute girl, pretty like a doll, but as soon as she opens her mouth, it becomes clear that she’s a really shrewd and independent girl! Her name is Koume and she has a “date with destiny!” She meets one very cool “tiger-master” and one very hot “tiger-tamer” and they are both handsome young men... But what is the truth about them?

In addition to "Love/Death", about a couple who clash over the limits of their feelings, Kuzushiro's latest volume also includes “Nicochuu”—the story of a delinquent with straight A’s and her admired sempai with a good bit of bark but only gentle bites.

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Collection of oneshots:1. In a small, boring countryside town with nothing to do are Takashi and Yasu. They’ve been friends since childhood, always together. Still the closest of friends, even now in high school. However, Yasu holds feelings for Takashi that go beyond friendship. Without Yasu being able to put his feelings to words, the season changes to exams season, and Takashi confesses that he’ll be taking Tokyo University’s exams…

Ever since he was a child, Maeda Taiki looked plain and shabby, and has never been popular. For these reasons, he wanted to at least have a good sense of fashion as an adult. So before he knew it, he became a shop attendant at a fashion mall. He has now found someone that he likes…. an employee at the fashion mall’s main department, Yagii Haruhisa. Not only is Yagii kind and handsome, he’s friendly with everyone he meets. He’s someone that Maeda simply can’t help but admire. However, Maeda is aware that he doesn’t stand a chance of loving someone like Yagii… That is, until an awkward question from Maeda causes Yagii to steal his first kiss?!

Once upon a time in a distant country… Viscount Adam is designated as bodyguard, a countermeasure to a threatening letter addressed to the country’s Judicial Lord, a man of great and invaluable importance. However, the Viscount is also an incredibly handsome man, able to make both men and women fall for his charm. But now this lady-killer has fallen in love with the straight-laced Judicial Lord’s nephew Joel?! In between the thrilling development of these two, love appears between the soon-to-be-King of another country and his companion. Romance lurks just around the corner…

The story of a watchmaker's grandson and a regular, who always takes the same pocket watch for repairs.

I thought that just looking from afar is love and the happiest time for me. The time spent on the veranda unknowingly made me realized that I was wrong.