This tale delves into the forbidden, with elements of angst and taboo as it unfolds the story of forbidden fruit. Following a tumultuous breakup, nineteen-year-old Kasumi sets off to Italy, where she encounters a captivating Japanese man. Despite not knowing who he is, she engages in a passionate liaison with him. Her return to Japan, however, reveals that the stranger she had spent the night with was none other than her younger brother Yoshiki. Little did Kasumi know that this was just the start of her troubles.
Hikaru, Fuu, and Umi find themselves transported to Cephiro once more, but they are puzzled as to how it happened without a Pillar in place. Upon reuniting with old acquaintances, they discover that the realm is in disrepair as it lacks a stable Pillar. Meanwhile, they encounter foreign gates that have opened and their leaders covet the Pillar for their own self-serving desires. With Cephiro on the brink of extinction, the trio sets off to rescue it from its impending doom.
From an early age, Nunnaly Hell was fixated on the receptionist working at the Haare magic guild. Fascinated by the way the woman adeptly dealt with everything that came her way, Nunnaly became determined to follow in her footsteps. Enrolling in Dolan Kingdom's prestigious Magic Academy, Nunnaly set her sights on becoming the best receptionist she could be. However, despite her best efforts, noble student Alves Lockmann continually outperformed her. This competitive dynamic persisted through simple games like rock-paper-scissor and more significant challenges like exams, leaving Nunnaly always in second place. Nevertheless, Nunnaly persevered, and upon graduation, earned a second place ranking in her class and a coveted recommendation letter to work at Haare. Starting her new job, Nunnaly soon found her days filled with hectic challenges and difficult trials. And if that wasn't enough, it seemed she couldn't get away from her old rival, Lockmann, no matter how different their careers.
Oboreru Knife tells the story of Natsume, a sixth-grade girl who has to move from Tokyo to a decidedly different town in the countryside. Upon meeting a boy named Kouichirou there, "something" stirs inside her. The story depicts a "teen heart on the brink of ruin."
Read The Villainous Woman Who Ruined a Nation Starts Her Revenge Drama with the Cold-Blooded Duke / 傾国の悪女は冷血公爵様と復讐劇を開演します Christina has an older sister who is not only a saintess but also the crown prince’s fiancée. Christina deeply loved her sister, who had cherished her in place of their mother, who passed away when Christina was young. However, one day, her sister’s engagement was suddenly broken off. Her sister was to be dispatched to the enemy nation with whom they were currently in a truce, and at the same time, Christina’s own engagement to the crown prince was announced. Several days later, Christina received the report that her sister had died, plunging her into despair. However, by a strange turn of events, she learns that the royal family was involved in her sister’s death. Trembling with anger, Christina resolves to take revenge on the royal family by using her fiancé, the crown prince. And so, she joins forces with a cold-blooded duke who also harbors a grudge against the royal family, and their magnificent revenge drama begins───!
Yuri, who is chubby, faces homelessness and poverty after her breakup and her grandmother's sudden demise. However, she discovers that her grandmother had been deceiving her all these years - her movie star mother is actually alive. Yuri makes her way to her mother's home and meets her three attractive step-siblings, each from a different father. Her newly found household is filled with amusing quirks, ranging from indolence and drunkenness to incestuous impulses. Sumire and Aoi, her brothers, constantly pester Yuri, while Fuyou, her sister, offers little support. Yuri soon becomes a maid in the household, catering to her siblings' needs as her mother travels the globe. Despite the chilly atmosphere, Yuri's warmth slowly seeps into the house. But will Yuri and her brothers ever be able to reconcile their differences and find common ground as siblings? Or is it already too late?
Throughout history, the crown of England has been the subject of fierce conflict. In the Middle Ages, the War of the Roses erupted as a result of this contest. In an attempt to claim the throne, the Duke of York aimed to overthrow both King Henry VI and his heir, with the ultimate goal of ascending the throne himself. On a particularly ominous day, the Duke becomes a father to a child, Richard Plantagenet - the third of his name. Richard is unlike traditional gender norms and possesses traits of both sexes. His mother expresses a deep loathing towards him, which shapes much of his early life. This has a profound impact on Richard, resulting in intense body dysphoria and an abhorrence of being labelled a demon. Richard is tormented by apparitions of England's former foe, Joan of Arc, who prophesies that his existence will bring about destruction to all those around him. In a bid to obtain salvation, Richard believes that he must aid his father to fulfil his fate of reigning as king. However, hindered by the expectations of both his mother and Joan, will Richard's efforts plunge his family into a vortex of gloom?
In a historical China-inspired setting, a captivating shoujo manga tale intertwines medicine, romance, and royal intrigue! Within the Moon Flower Kingdom, the special medicinal baths have always been the go-to for healing. But when Prince Keiun's party endures an attack during a regional inspection, a previously unseen technique saves their lives. The shocking realization is that the young girl, Koyo, is the one who performed this medical miracle. However, as questions arise regarding Koyo's identity and the motives of those seeking the prince's life, readers are drawn into a world where shadowy conspiracies, mysterious religions, and deeply rooted beliefs intersect. With stunning illustrations, this manga series captures the essence of a beautifully complex storyline.
High schooler Gyubin Ji, a psychic who can read minds, meets Byeol Yu, a mysterious new classmate. The twist? Byeol is actually a human-hating alien in disguise, sent to decide humanity’s fate! As unexpected sparks fly between them, Gyubin must win Byeol's heart—and save Earth! Will he make it?
The story of a reclusive Archmage heroine and a slightly obsessive male lead who ends up chasing after her. Amelia, a slave on the brink of death after being experimented on by her evil master, miraculously awakens her magic powers purely out of a survival instinct and finds herself returning five years into the past. Now free from the chains of slavery and having accidentally killed her master, she flees. Determined to hide her past, she tries to avoid using magic, but her mysterious background prevents her from getting a job. Desperate to make a living, she starts secretly creating and selling magical scrolls. However, her scrolls are so powerful that people begin chasing her down to recruit her. Escaping to a newly established kingdom, she finds herself pursued by none other than the king, who wants to recruit her as well! Join Amelia, the clueless Archmage, in her bustling survival adventure!
From a young age, Princess Sakura was told never to gaze at the moon but never provided a reason. Now at 14 years of age, she dreads her marriage to her betrothed, Prince Oura, a man with whom she has only ever communicated through letters. With no family any longer to speak of, she lives as an outcast in a village as she awaits the day of her wedding. When the prince's emissary, Aoba, comes to take Sakura to the palace, the rebellious princess decides to run away to avoid the marriage. In her attempt to escape, she accidentally lays eyes on the full moon, and a demon appears to attack her. After being saved by Aoba, Sakura is told that she is the granddaughter of Princess Kaguya and also an immortal youko—exactly like the demon that descended from the sky. Equipped with the legendary Chizakura blade, Sakura is now tasked with defeating the youko that threaten to hurt the people closest to her. Her mission is tied to her Soul Symbol—a single kanji character that indicates a person's true nature at birth. Sakura's Soul Symbol represents "destroy," an ominous yet mysterious sign that is more than meets the eye. Burdened with the choice to determine where her allegiances lie, Sakura confronts her destiny and a world plagued by the schism between youko and mankind. Included one-shots: Volume 5: Shiro Bara Gakuen Vampire Rose (White Rose Academy Vampire Rose) Volume 6: Tenshi no Kinka Maple Rose (The Angelic Coin of Maple Rose) Volume 8: I.O.N