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In a world overrun by monsters, humanity’s only hope lies in the Vowed Maidens, women granted divine powers. However, none have ever returned from battle. The 126th chosen, Lyla, is given the weakest power ever: The Wedge. With no one expecting her to succeed, she sets out alone, unaware that her hidden potential could change the fate of the world.

An anthology of self-contained science fiction tales, each shining a light on different lives on Earth, in space, across the present and the future capturing the delicate shifts of human emotion. It all begins with Episode 1, a remake of Welcome Back to the Day After Tomorrows Future, the award-winning debut by Kae Hashimoto (76th Chiba Tetsuya Prize), which captured hearts on X with over 250,000 likes. This SF omnibus delivers stories that are at once strange and heartwarming Odd and Kind.

"Third Princess, Third Princess! Your husbands are fighting again!" A domineering female CEO traveled to a world dominated by women , and woke up to find that she had seven more husbands?! Not only did she have to fight for the throne in the power struggle, but she also had to deal with the jealous concubines in the harem. These men used all kinds of beauty tricks to seduce me, but I was actually attracted to them!

Frémea is the saint of the kingdom of Justitia, which only comes along once every hundred years. As the kingdom’s saint, she has very little freedom, and in the company of her faithful knight, Roland, she heals the people of all the evils that afflicts them. One day, there is a rumor that Fréméa is an usurper. She is then banished from the kingdom. However, a new life full of freedom is now open to her, along with her protector Roland, who is the only one to believe in the young woman.

Deep in the midst of political marriage drama, Aōi steps in as a substitute bride for her missing sister, marrying her childhood friend Fujigo. While she assumes it’ll remain a loveless contract, Fujigo's affection and possessive charm quickly awaken something deeper. And when a pregnancy occurs, everything changes—his obsession blooms, and there's no turning back.

Her fiance, her sister, and her parents. Ariadne returns 14 years in the past, the day she was cast aside by everyone. “Shit! I am trying to court you right now!” From her fiance, who acted much different than he did in the past, “Don’t cry, Ariadne. Don’t you know how pretty you are to me?” to the kind Prince, who fell for her at first sight. This time, she will get revenge on everyone and become Queen.

Miwa is the maid to Kazunari, a doctor with a private practice and the second son of the wealthy Mishima family. She's had a secret crush on him since she was little, though she's contented herself with just being by his side... until their relationship becomes physical. Society says they can't even be lovers, but Miwa can't stop dreaming of a happy future with him...

Twenty-nine-year-old spinster Laura Pendleton is known to be a talented matchmaker in London society. When she’s asked to find a wife for the eligible bachelor lan Dalton, she believes it will be an easy task―until she meets the gorgeous yet blunt and aloof Mr. Dalton in person. Although Miss Pendleton introduces him to several beautiful young ladies, the cynical Mr. Dalton appears to have eyes only for his matchmaker. But Miss Pendleton has no interest in marriage, especially not to such a wealthy nobleman, due to her shameful past. Instead, Miss Pendleton makes arrangements to become a governess and thereby escape her abusive uncle on her own. But Mr. Dalton is nothing if not persistent. When Miss Pendleton faces unexpected troubles, he offers her the governess position for his young nephews in order to get closer to her. Mr. Dalton’s love, bordering obsession, for Miss Pendleton means that he won’t give up until he can convince her to become his―despite all that is at stake.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Elena, the saint of the Luteria faith that worships Luteria Lawrence, the god of love. Kind and compassionate, she is cherished by all. Every Saturday, however, Elaina secretly holds a mysterious prayer meeting… and one day, an uninvited holy knight appears there.

60-year-old Do Tongdal, who spent 42 years in the criminal underworld with nothing to show for it but fifteen copper coins, faces death. Having achieved nothing, he takes his final breath, buried in snow along a mountain path, trying to give his end some meaning… But then, regression occurs, and a new life at eighteen welcomes him. “This life will be different.” Leaving behind his pitiful past self, Do Tongdal resolves to make the most of the experiences he once lived through. He plans to seize every opportunity and carve out a new life. “From the highest place in the night to the greatest power! Let’s live boldly and long!”

The Grand Duke of 'Yulrikian,' threatened by the emperor after losing his family in a power struggle, lives recklessly to avoid attention. He enters a contract marriage with Maddie, a con artist from the slums with a suspicious past, to ruin his reputation. As they fake their relationship, they grow unexpectedly closer.

“Someday my prince on a white horse will come.” Sabrina visits Montacroix Kingdom with her sisters to perform for Prince Burke’s coronation party. When she meets the prince, she is reminded of her childhood Prince Charming from a fairy tale. His passionate stare makes Sabrina’s heart melt. The two feel a magnetic attraction to each other, but Sabrina cannot help but feel unworthy of the royal. Meanwhile, there is a malicious plot planned to assassinate the soon-to-be-king Burke.

One day, I—Angelica, a duke’s daughter—was suddenly informed by my fiancé, the crown prince, that our engagement was canceled. Honestly, it was a political engagement forced by royal decree, so I’m more than happy to be free! The only thing that pisses me off is that he blamed me for it. Determined to clear my name, I set out to prove my innocence… only to have a handsome prince from a neighboring country propose to me out of nowhere!? I have zero experience in love, so is this finally my springtime moment!? But thanks to my strong-willed nature and all the harsh queen training I’ve gone through, I just can’t bring myself to say “I love you” back… Still, this prince is relentless in his pursuit, and before I know it, I’m completely swept up in his pace. Why… why do you love me this much!?

From just beyond your field of vision— The gem of horror anthologies, “Comic Shikaku (Blindside),” returns with an all-new lineup! Nine brand-new stories that explore the thin boundary where love and madness meet.

The story of two men living among the upheaval of early 20th century Japan. The lives of novelist Shunko Matsunaga and painter Suicho Ichiyanagi are completely engulfed by the environment of the volatile time period.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Seon thought her new job would be tough, but nothing could prepare her for Doyeong—the overbearing boss who makes her life miserable. That is, until she stumbles upon his biggest secret: after hours, Doyeong moonlights as a submissive camboy. The discovery awakens Seon’s dominant streak, and soon she’s the one giving the orders. What begins as blackmail quickly spirals into a filthy, no-strings-attached office fling, where submission and control blur the lines of power. But with temptation burning hotter each day, can they really keep their scandalous arrangement a secret?

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Tiger, Rabbit, and Raccoon Dog—new tribes emerge! Meanwhile, those dissatisfied with the humans' place in charge begin to take action... "I don't want anyone to see my Yuffie," her overbearing husband says, as the heat grows! The second volume of the much-talked-about Cinderella story of an oppressed young lady and the king of the beastmen of the zodiac tribes! Count Euphilia, the daughter of a count, has fallen for YoRHa, the king of the Zingrow Empire, which rules over the zodiac tribes, and is to marry into a neighboring country. Despite YoRHa's adoration, Euphilia works hard to prepare for her wedding in order to gain the approval of those around her. One day, her alchemic invention—a hair growth serum that makes hair grow fluffy—becomes a huge hit among the beastmen! The head of the Rabbit tribe pleads with her to give it to him! Meanwhile, Euphilia's family invades the empire, and anti-Euphilia movements within the country are gaining momentum... "You're amazing, Yuffie. I have to work hard too," YoRHa, the absolute strongest today, sneers ferociously!

Craving independence, twenty-five-year-old Mallory has decided she must break free from her overprotective father. After yet another argument with him, she ends up drunk at a party where she falls, literally, into the arms of Alex, a successful businessman and sexy Las Vegas playboy. After making the worst possible first impression, she bumps into Alex again at the shabby apartment building where she secretly plans to rent a room for herself. Now Alex knows her secret, so to keep him quiet she agrees to have lunch with him. As she gets to know him better, she sees a different side of him…one that she’s finding hard to resist. He seems to like her, too, but could it really be that simple?

"God, how many more times will I have to repeat this life?" On the day before her wedding, Lydia, the daughter of a baron, is torn to pieces by a demon and returns to life. Her 100th birthday has arrived. To escape her playboy fiancé, her father who treats her as a tool in a political marriage, and the demon itself, she tries various methods to avoid the cycle—including "staying hidden in the royal castle" and "becoming a holy knight"—but her fate remains unchanged, and Lydia finally breaks down after her fifth life. Just as she's about to spend her final moments in the garden of her memories, a young man appears bearing a bouquet of flowers...!? A love fantasy about a misfortune-filled young lady whose life is turned upside down by a demon!

"I need you. Will you marry me?" Esther, the daughter of an earl, is shunned by her family as an "unlucky young lady" who brings misfortune. Esther had given up everything and was living a quiet life, when suddenly, Louis, the "lucky prince" beloved by everyone, proposed to her. Esther was confused by his sudden proposal, and Louis told her, "For the sake of the country, I want you to play the role of my wife for just one year." This was a limited-time contract marriage, with a divorce after one year. Their married life was supposed to begin with that promise, but... the prince is too sweet!? A heart-fluttering love story begins with a mysterious marriage between a lucky prince and an unlucky young lady.

Naruse is a new working adult who is exhausted from his unfamiliar life. He reaches his limit and storms into his neighbor's house! There, he finds "that thing" that even makes Naruse addicted to it. A person who knows Naruse says, "He is addicted to birds more than anything else. The person who is addicted to birds is the worst of all..."

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