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Yu Hyanggi, a struggling job seeker, was living day by day until suddenly, she finds herself transported into the classic folktale Chunhyangga as the character 'Hyangdan'. Rather than the main heroine, she's a supporting character? Even better! Under the care of the lovely young lady Chunhyang and the kind mistress who treats Hyangdan like her own, Hyangdan finally feels the warmth and peace of family. Until 'he' appears! The ultimate villain of this world, 'Byeon Hakdo', is destined to torment Chunhyang before being defeated by the male lead, Lee Mongryong. How dare he set his sights on Chunhyang! Not a chance! "I don't know whose daughter she is, but she's quite bold!" "I've been waiting for you." "I'm offering to a kind of glory others can't obtain" But why does he keep getting involved with me? Why is that man more interested in me than in Chunhyang?! A romance fantasy that turns the classic novel on its head: Hyangdan Chronicles

Born as a daughter of a minor provincial clerk, Seolseok has always been sharp-witted and perceptive—traits that caught the eye of Madam Wi, the formidable top wife of the local Governor. When Madam Wi offers Seolseok the position of concubine to her adopted heir, Jin Hyo, the girl’s heart races at the thought of becoming the wife of the man she’s long adored. But Hyo’s heart belongs to another, his childhood sweetheart, Pil Nami. To make matters worse, Seolseok is selected as a candidate maiden, thrust into the viper’s nest of the imperial harem’s ruthless politics. Amidst the cutthroat schemes of the rear palace, a tempest of power and love unfolds—where every alliance is a double-edged sword, and desire dances with betrayal.

These are the bonus chapters that were included in the Japanese releases but were not officially translated into English when Renta! licensed the series. <br><b>Original Summary:</b> Ousuke Akiyoshi is a young model with no motivation. Even after being chosen for a special feature by an extremely popular photographer, Shogo Nowaki, he doesn't seem to care. However, on the day of the shoot, Shogo tells Ousuke that he's not beautiful anymore. Filled with anger, Ousuke goes to his hotel and confronts him, but it leads to a very different situation. Shogo's penetrating eyes reveal Ousuke's true self and warm his cold heart.

Mamoru Kitaoji is so popular in the company that he is called ''the prince of the sales department.'' In contrast, Ms. Kurone is a quiet colleague who is isolated from everyone around her. One day, on his way home from work, Kitadaiji sees Kurone-san enjoying herself in the park, taking care of a cat...?!

Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled and loyal swordsman, but his naïve, diffident nature has more than once caused him to be let go by the lords who employ him. Hungry and desperate, he agrees to become a bodyguard for Yaichi, the charismatic leader of a group calling itself “Five Leaves.” Although disturbed by the gang’s sinister activities, Masa begins to suspect that Yaichi’s motivations are not what they seem. And despite his misgivings, the deeper he’s drawn into the world of the Five Leaves, the more he finds himself fascinated by these devious, mysterious outlaws.

There's nothing in the world more enjoyable than reading for Harumi Kazuhito. He spends his days with his head buried in books. But one night when he was enjoying a good story in a café, a violent robber comes in and threatens the people inside. Kazuhito is not the hero type but something came over him and he tried to subdue the robber only to get killed. When he came to, he was reborn as a dog under the care of one of the customers who was in the café that night, Natsuno Kirihime. Through some kind of connection, Kirihime can hear Kazuhito’s thoughts as a dog. Unfortunately for Kazuhito, Kirihime has a bit of a sadistic personality and a thing for scissors.

Asahi and Nana run a charming little goldfish shop together. They look like a newlywed couple, and technically, they are. But in reality? It’s all a contract marriage. No romance. No real relationship. Just a mutual agreement to help each other out. At least… that was the plan. Asahi can’t stop getting flustered around Nana. Her gentle smile, her quiet strength—he’s falling, and fast. Before he knows it, his heart (and imagination!) are running wild. Can this fake marriage really stay fake, when one of them is head over heels?

Archduke Gabriel de Luzia is cursed. Since his seventh bride died in a tragic accident, he's become an outcast and has stayed holed up in his castle. His only companions there are his loyal servants, until the day a young woman comes wandering right through the castle's protective magical barrier! Having traveled all the way from her village, Marianne has a favor to ask of Gabriel, but nothing comes for free in this world, and what the archduke asks of her in return could put her life at stake!

Those who know their ninjas know Ayame, daughter of Hattori Hanzo of the Iga ninja clan. Even though she is a woman, she has exceptional talent as a ninja. With Oda Nobunaga in the lead, the war consuming Japan is winding down to an end, and Hanzo was planning to have her lead a normal life. That is when a chance for Ayame to become the mistress to Nobuyasu, Tokugawa's heir, arose. Ayame and Nobuyasu had feelings for each other, but that dream never came true. Hanzo dies a sudden death, Ayame succeeds Hattori Hanzo's name, and vows to live as a man!

As a cat—that noblest of animals—the Count has high expectations for his human servants. Unfortunately for him, the Fujiwara sisters are about as dysfunctional as it gets! Shizuka is an extreme shut-in whose only contact with the outside world is her livestream. Yumeko, meanwhile, has a rather…extreme love-hate relationship with her big sis. Can Count Fujiwara handle these perplexing creatures, or will his meows fall on deaf ears?

When a family of three book passage on a luxury liner they soon realize that the glamours cruise ship is nothing but a facade as a series of mysterious killings spread throughtout the ship. With the sea proving no escape, how will they survive?

“Stay sharp and run properly. Don’t get caught halfway and get devoured.” Even his lips clung deeply. “Hm? And don’t cry after you've been devoured to the bone.” …A forced contract marriage. Chairman Ahn, her longtime benefactor, handed her over to his good-for-nothing youngest son. But he’s utterly impossible to handle. No matter how many times she runs, she ends up trapped again in his suffocating grasp. That man was... her husband.

What is considered "normal" for a 30 year old? Should she be married, have a career, live independently...? Shuko Maeda, 28, is a single office worker who lives in a shared house with her three friends. One of them is Eika Matsuki, a career woman whose life revolves around work. Then, there's Misaki Kawaseda, a musician, singer and hopeless romantic. Finally: Shio Momoyama, who works freelance and is laid back in her professional and personal life. Together, they navigate the stresses and joys of daily life as women approaching 30, in a society that has certain expectations for them, while they all try to find their own unique way to thrive!

Whisked away to the world of Twisted Wonderland and enrolled in the magical school known as Night Raven College, Yu encounters a strange scenario—his fellow students are doing too well on their exams! But there couldn't be anything sinister behind great test scores, could there?

When one woman is afflicted with a disease that causes her to go into heat, she winds up in the world of sex-espionage and paired with a handsome, experienced man! Jun never imagined her life would lead to being recruited by a secret intelligence agency specializing in sex espionage. Her unusual condition, “excessive pheromones,” makes her a natural at seduction, but it comes with a price: uncontrollable bursts of heat that make her a danger to herself and those around her. Fired from her job and desperate for a new start, she reluctantly accepts the agency’s offer to become a honey trap operative. To train Jun in the art of seduction, the agency pairs her with Issui, a cool and enigmatic veteran. Issui takes a hands-on approach, guiding Jun through intimate lessons that leave her flustered and craving more. But just when she’s ready to surrender to the pleasure he offers, Issui’s own hidden struggles hold him back. Their partnership is supposed to be strictly professional. Can they keep their desires in check, or will their undercover work lead to something far more personal?

Rather than bow to the inevitable, Risa and Atsushi join forces to pursue their true objects of affection. But will their budding friendship become something more complex?

What do two Japanese detectives, a naked man on a city street, and a roundworm from Botswana all have in common? In the first volume of Manhole, Ken Mizoguchi and Nao Inoue investigate a string of bloody and mysterious murders, but their work uncovers a deadly biological agent which poses a threat of epidemic proportions. An unlikely lead starts them in the pursuit of a mysterious self-titled photographer, but meanwhile the infections keep spreading. The series may be best described as the thrilling combination of a detective story with biological horror.

Maria, a doctor with the power to dispel miasma, step in as a replacement for the saintess and prepares to marry Count Elvan. In the past, Elvan had saved Maria, but when they reunite, he has transformed into a cold, unfeeling man. Despite Elvan’s rejection, Marja persists, striving to fulfill the saintess’s role despite her limitations. Her resilience and dedication slowly warm Elvan’s frozen heart, and he begins to feel drawn to her. This is the story of a false saintess who melts the count’s icy heart and ultimately becomes a true saintess.

“How much money could a woman’s face be worth?” She was once queen. But when her face becomes partially disfigured in an accident, an imperial decree demotes Dongfang Ningxing to concubine. Not only that, but her younger sister takes her place as the new queen, while Dongfang Ningxing gets married off to the cold and brutal Prince Xueqin. And this second marriage is not a happy one, ending only in her death. Lucky for Dongfang Ningxing, her spirit is unwilling to fade away... it’s not her time yet! She still has work to do! So, Dongfang Ningxing gets a second chance. And this time, Dongfang Ningxing is ready. She must hone amazing talents, be the most beautiful in all the land, and must outmatch even the heavens! Will she succeed??

Chii and her husband are like any other happily married couple, except for one thing: Chii was assigned male at birth. Chii details her autobiographical account of growing up with gender dysphoria and ultimately deciding to transition in her early adult years. Shortly after Chii starts transitioning, she meets a man who is instantly enamored by her, and although he is surprised when Chii eventually tells him she used to live as a guy, he still wants to go out with her. As Chii continues to transition, her boyfriend supports her through the process, culminating in their marriage once her transition is complete.

When a high school boy who's been nicknamed "Robot" due to his unemotional demeanour and lack of social skills encounters golf for the first time, his life takes a dramatic turn

The Japanese government has launched a brand new law: because of the laziness and apathy of Japan's people it was decided that someone, daily and randomly, will be chosen and killed with a poisoned capsule in order to "bring to life again" and wake up the others. The person elected will be warned with an ikigami (or death notice) and after this he/she will have only 24 hours left to live. What will those condemned think and do during this short time?

Ding-dong! DEAD-dong! Class is about to begin, and you don’t want to be late on your first day of school! Join Tsugumi Harudori in the NOT class at Death Weapon Meister Academy, a school dedicated to training transforming Weapons like Tsugumi and the Meisters who will wield them. Many NOT (Normally Overcome Target) students aspire to join the elite EAT (Especially Advantaged Talent) class, but it may take Tsugumi some time to find her confidence—and a partner—at this crazy school!

Tensions are brewing in late 19th century Ireland, shortly before the Irish War of Independence. Author Raymond Ler Lyndon lives isolated in his romantic clifftop mansion, scorned by his fellow countrymen as a traitor while he waits for his long departed beloved to return. But when Owen, his first love's son, saves him from certain death, he is given a second chance at reclaiming the lover who abandoned him. Meanwhile, the rebellion is gaining traction and Owen's behavior grows increasingly suspicious. At the conflict's climax, which will they choose — love or freedom?