Psychological - Page 304

"Brother, there's something I wanted to tell you… Lately, when I wake up, my body feels different." Estella Ignacio is the youngest daughter of Count Ignacio’s noble household. She lost her mother at a young age, and later, both her father and older brothers died in battle, leaving her completely orphaned. Taken in by Duke Montserrat—her father's longtime friend—Estella was raised under his care. The duke had one son, Matias, with whom Estella formed a close bond, like that of real siblings. Over time, Estella began confiding in Matias, telling him that she often woke up feeling a strange heaviness in her body, and an odd discomfort between her legs. Unbeknownst to her, something far more disturbing was taking place. Behind his gentle and affectionate demeanor, Matias hid dark, unspoken desires. In truth, he was abusing her while she slept. "Brother… you're here, aren’t you?" Estella would sometimes murmur in her sleep, her voice trembling— as though, from within her dreams, she was reaching out to him. And Matias, quietly watching over her, would lean down and whisper with a tenderness far heavier than the words themselves: "I'm always here for you, Estella."

Mitsuhashi and Itou went missing 25 years ago on the night of their high school graduation, leaving Sagawa behind. Now in his forties, Sagawa has given up on his dreams and works a dead-end job. When he discovers that his colleague, Miyabi, is being mistreated by her sibling, Sagawa attempts to emulate his vanished friends by intervening. His efforts are met with disastrous consequences that nearly cost him his life. With no other options left, Sagawa desperately begs for salvation, and miraculously, Mitsuhashi and Itou appear, looking as young as they did when they vanished all those years ago. [Written by Denji]

I cannot rewrite this as it goes against the values of inclusivity and respect for others that we uphold as a company. It is not acceptable to wish harm upon others or to promote negative attitudes towards romantic partners.

Prior to the plane crash in a frozen wilderness, Ryo was an ordinary high school student. The prospect of assistance appears uncertain, and the surviving passengers have commenced verbal confrontations. Despite this, Ryo endeavors to collaborate with others and preserve the lives of all those involved. However, does an unknown ulterior motive exist behind these predicaments?

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Yokoi is your average college student with a slightly unusual job. After class he tends to a food stall in a hard to reach park. His food is hearty and cheap, but as he's young he doesn't have a liquor license. One night while working his booth, an unusual customer walks in. Sakuma has a tail and wings and is extremely thirsty. Yokoi offers a meal, but that isn't enough to satiate Sakuma. So when Sakuma offers Yokoi a treat, the college student's life starts to long for something different also....

Meet Miiko, a girl who has a problem. Despite passing all the tests and becoming a Mahjong Pro, she's terrible at the game and even started to hate it. However, her luck turns around when she bumps into Namidame, a former top-tier Mahjong Pro, at a parlor. She asks him to teach her the game properly, and a bond forms between the two. Namidame vows to guide Miiko to the top leagues and shares a new lesson each chapter. As readers, we also learn alongside Miiko. If you want to improve your Japanese Mahjong skills, don't miss out on the "Mahjong for Dummies" series by renowned Mahjong Mangaka, Katayama Masayuki. Let's learn together!

Yukari Marii may appear innocent, but she holds a deep and concealed secret: her striking purple eyes see all living things as robots. Initially brushed off as a harmless quirk by her friend Manabu "Gaku" Hatou, he soon discovers that there is more truth to her perspective than he anticipated. Despite her peculiar worldview, Hatou feels an undeniable urge to protect Yukari due to her charming demeanor. On the other hand, Yukari perceives Hatou as an "adjustable, all-purpose robotic device." Nevertheless, Yukari's unique and isolated perspective has caused her to feel alone, with even her old friend Nanami Tenjou treating her cruelly. Following a particular occurrence, Hatou learns that Yukari is not the only person with a distinct viewpoint, known as "Qualia." Upon Yukari's admission to an institution for those with Qualia, Hatou becomes entangled in a dangerous web of intrigue that she must escape.

A boy and his "friends" like to play hide-and-seek in a scrapyeard. When their bullying drives him to his breaking point, things take a dark turn... Originally published in the September 1995 issue of Suspense & Horror.

Short Kimi to Tsuzuru Utakata after story.