Christie Holmes, despite her youth, possesses a remarkable set of talents that rival those of students at esteemed universities like Cambridge and Oxford. Her expertise in science and classics is exceptional, and her aptitude for logic is reminiscent of her illustrious uncle, Sherlock Holmes. Despite her parents' absence in India, she refuses to lead an idle life under the care of household staff, instead choosing to solve mysteries with the help of her loyal companion, the massive hound, Nelson. Her insatiable curiosity often leads her on perilous adventures, which require the assistance of Uncle Sherlock and Doctor Watson in their famous investigations. Despite her small stature, Christie's intellect is impressive, and should never be underestimated.
Despite being a newcomer to Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara has already bonded with a tightknit group of friends that includes Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu. Their after-school club is a happy haven of games and laughter, yet behind the smiles lie hidden sorrows and painful secrets. Curiously, these unsettling events seem eerily familiar. As one astute observer watches in anticipation, they are determined to intervene and avert the tragic outcome they foresee. As preparations for the annual Cotton Drifting Festival gather momentum, a sense of unease gnaws at them. It becomes increasingly apparent that someone within their ranks is manipulating events to ensure a disaster unfolds.
As an impulsive and spirited adolescent, Akagi Gunma sets out to leave his farming roots behind and chase his aspiration of Formula One racing in the metropolis. The tale chronicles his journey from a humble countryside lad to a determined city dweller on a quest to make his racing dreams a reality.
My sister enrolled in an all-girls knight training academy. Even at the kingdom's most prestigious academy, my little sister, a brilliant girl, excels in every subject... "I'm telling you that my brother is so much stronger than me!" No, I'm just an ordinary guy.......? (*That's not true. He just doesn't realize it yet.) Because of that boast, the top knight of the school challenges me to a mock battle. (*The strongest knight of the school realized their difference in strength in an instant.) Now make sure you cool down properly after exercise! (*My brother's massage made the lady knight so happy that even other nobles were impressed!) Just doing my normal thing, I somehow caught the attention of the princess? A harem of lady knights for a self-proclaimed ordinary guy who doesn't recognize his own power!
Minamino Chinatsu is a beautiful girl who\'s incredibly popular and easygoing. Ever since I met her in the fall of my first year of high school, my life has been anything but ordinary. It all changed when another guy with the same name as me showed up at school – a handsome one, no less – and suddenly my classmates started calling me \'Number Two.\' \"You\'re not \'Number Two\' to me,\" she said. \"Besides, it\'s me who wants to kiss you first.\" My relationship with Chinatsu goes beyond just school. We play street basketball after class, cook meals together, share secrets, and even grow physically closer. I thought I was fine being alone, but she accepts me for who I am. And because of that, I want to give her the same in return. This is a coming-of-age love story about realizing how precious even the simplest desires can be. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Chiaki is handsome, academically gifted, athletic, and born into a wealthy family with a beautiful sister. Despite his seemingly perfect life, he faces a persistent problem: he's never been lucky in love and struggles to capture the attention of girls. Determined to turn things around in high school, he wakes up one morning to a surprising transformation—he has turned into a girl! He is shocked to find out that he has lost the appearance he was so proud of, but when he looks in the mirror, he sees a very cute girl in the reflection. He immediately goes to show it off to his twin sister Kaede, who happens to be very popular with the girls, but there is also something very strange happening to her...
About the Work The mascot and goddess of PC cafes, Jang Min-ah, a stunning part-time worker with a face that's even more beautiful than anyone else's. The boss, Lee Si-won, has a secret crush on Min-ah. But didn't he say that there's no such thing as a perfect person in this world. Every time I brush against my arm, a faint scent of menthol cigarettes wafts up A small tattoo of a star is etched into her delicate shoulder Siwon, who's a bit of a loser, sends a strong warning signal. But when Min-ah's appearance, which triggers painful memories, comes into view, Siwon's mind is torn between his desire to keep moving forward, Just seeing Minah's radiant smile is enough to make my heart skip a beat, and I'm powerless to stop it…
Yoshiwara, old Edo's paradise of pleasure, has been reborn in modern-day Tokyo... In this playground of the powerful, where money rules all, women sell both their bodies and the idea of romance to their male clientele. Thrust into this world is the ingenue Asuka, who's been sold out by her foster parents to pay off their debts. While at first oblivious to the nature of Yoshiwara, she accidentally barges in on a "transaction" between a courtesan and her client. Confronted with her new reality of being bought and sold, she longs to make a break for it... but is there anyone around her she can trust...?!
A strange debt repayment begins. Gu Taegeom, a section chief at the huge illegal loan company, ‘Takatsu’. Chae Hee-on, the only female employee, the accountant. They are nothing more and nothing less than superior and subordinate, until something changes. “My grandmother’s hospital bills are three months overdue.” “Look elsewhere. Even if you’re starving to death today, I won’t lend you money.” Taegeom turns her down outright, but he keeps on getting bothered by Hee-on’s weak side that he has never seen before. When Hee-on later finds herself in danger, he saves her and they drink alcohol together. While Taegeom is knocked out drunk, she steals a kiss from him. “...You, fuck.” “Why are you cussing? Was it that terrible?” Only later does Taegeom realize that the kiss was a ploy to learn the passcode of the office’s safe, but he can’t bring himself to abandon Hee-on, who is standing at the edge of a cliff. “Write this down. Don’t leave out a single word.” A pathetic IOU scribbled on a napkin. 20,000 won a day. Repayment must be in cash without exceptions. “I chase down anyone who borrows money from me to the ends of hell.” Each arduous day ends with an exchange of 20,000 won. Time passes in a blur, not knowing whether they’re repaying a debt or taking on another. Those moments start to sink deeper into their lives.
Kaoru Momota, a young man in high school, intervened when Hime Orihara, a fellow high school student, was being sexually harassed on a train. As a result, they both developed an attraction to each other. However, Hime carried a secret that was too difficult to disclose. She finally confessed, "I'm actually 27 years old." The revelation shocked Kaoru, as he discovered that Hime was actually a woman who was much older than he thought.