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Japan in the time of the Meiji dynasty is a country in transition, torn and dominated by exploitation and moral decline. Lady Snowblood want's to leave her bloody past behind her and is working under the name Kashima Yuki in a girl's grammar school where she teaches Swedish gymnastics... but conservative political forces are like a thorn in their side, and Yuki must again take up arms to keep the promise she gave to her life-saver. (Source: Carlsen Manga) Originally serialised in 1973, but not collected into book form until 2006.

The year is 1971 and the once popular manga artist Kurumizawa is in a major slump. The pressure builds as each new submission is rejected. But one day, he meets a young, promising artist named Hata. When he sees Hata’s wonderful work, Kurumizawa hatches a dark plan...

Lela is a reincarnated girl who was banished from her parents' home and raised in the middle of nowhere. Thanks to her spartan education for gifted children, she has grown up to be a splendid, brainy young lady! She uses her knowledge from her previous life to create useful magical tools, but when she is accepted into a nobleman's academy...? She falls in love at first sight with a handsome knight, gets into a fight with her half-sister, and has a string of unexpected troubles...?

On his way home from a part-time job, the protagonist dies in an unfortunate accident and is reborn as a baby named Alec in a fantasy world. In his previous life, Alec was abandoned by his real mother and suffered greatly, so this time he resolves to live freely. However, he soon learns that in this life too, he is destined to be abandoned. Together with his cute younger “sister” figure, Liz—his companion in fate—Alec throws himself into intense magic training! Even when the fated day comes and he is left behind in a deep forest, he and Liz aim to escape using the magic they’ve mastered. The two little ones eventually make it past the forest and arrive in the Hohenheim territory. There, they start their life as adventurers with the help of a kind young man named Jin, and even save a town from a massive horde of monsters, achieving great success! Meanwhile, back at his family’s home, a wicked scheme is underway…!?

Raya Pamira, the princess of a small nation conquered by the Sultan. Her true identity is a modern woman who was writing her doctoral thesis on Arabian Nights when she was possessed. She thought it was good to be possessed as a princess... but damn it, she became an unfortunate heroine who was captured just three days after being possessed?!

Veronica lost everything—her home, her family, and even her humanity. Her monstrous red eyes see only horror until Leon, a renegade holy knight, presses a kiss to her lips. Could he be her only hope for salvation?

The speaker remarked, "Had you been born female, we would have never crossed paths." Ida sheepishly admitted, "In truth, I am a girl." Disguising herself as a male had been effortless with her striking looks and formidable combat skills, deceiving countless people. Despite believing Ida to be male, Kang Naru found himself drawn to her. This sparked speculations of Naru's sexuality, leaving Ida irritated at the prospect of disclosing her true gender. Ida pondered, "Shall I reveal my identity to everyone?" But what repercussions would ensue from such a revelation?

Raised as the daughter of a count who staunchly supported Crown Prince Carlisle, Elena Blaise's world was shattered when Anti-King Paveluc assassinated the prince and destroyed House Blaise. As the sole survivor, Elena dedicated herself to becoming a knight to avenge her family's demise. However, in her final confrontation with Paveluc, she suffered a fatal blow that transported her back in time. Finding herself a year before her family's annihilation, Elena resolved to protect them at any cost. With this in mind, she rushed to save Crown Prince Carlisle, offering herself as both his future bride and devoted knight. Despite his confusion, Carlisle trusted her and entrusted the fate of his kingdom to her capable hands.

Yang Ming, a high school student, is a classic example of an underachiever. He is prone to fighting, absent from class, and guilty of cheating. Although he feels ashamed and desires to transform when confronted by the school's prettiest girl, he believes that it is too late for him to do so. Nevertheless, a fortunate coincidence grants him a pair of contacts with unique features that transform his visual perspective, and as a result, his destiny changes completely!

As he stepped into the realm, he transformed into an appealing and captivating male being, who was sought after by numerous admirers, irrespective of gender. Fortunately, Ling Ge was endowed with a magical constitution that enabled his abilities to thrive naturally. Subsequently, after touring the Eastern region of China and triumphantly toppling the rulers of the West, he was lauded as the Martial Emperor. Though he withdrew from the limelight shortly after, the captivating Martial Emperor formed an intimate relationship with a blossoming girl, which urged him to reappear from seclusion.

Gina, a duchess's daughter with a talent for cooking, is constantly belittled by her fiancé, Prince Vincent, the first prince of the Ferlinga Kingdom, who always criticizes her cooking as 'awful.' Unable to endure his harsh words any longer, Gina decides to break off their engagement and runs away from home. Disguising herself and hiding her true identity, she starts working in the royal school cafeteria. One day, by chance, she serves her homemade lunch to the second prince, Shist. Contrary to Gina's worries, Shist becomes captivated by her cooking skills and begins to ask her to cook for him.

Cheon Suji, a young professional just starting out, struggles through each exhausting day—burdened by endless overtime and unwelcome weekend hikes. One day, her older brother's friend, Seo Jaehyun, reappears in her life after a long absence. Handsome and affectionate, Jaehyun had always doted on Suji, who is ten years his junior, ever since she was a child. Was it the alcohol? On impulse, Suji kisses the sleeping Jaehyun—only to get caught. Expecting him to recoil in disgust or even accuse her of harassment, she braces herself. But instead, he says something completely unexpected: "Who kisses without even opening their mouth?" "Then... how are you supposed to do it?" "Open your mouth."In that moment, as Suji is swept away by desire, Jaehyun begins saying things she never could've imagined. Her first love of 25 years—a total pervert?! Yet rather than being repulsed, Suji finds herself awakening to hidden desires of her own. Though she tells herself she must push him away, she becomes increasingly entangled in his relentless, seductive pursuit…