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Ayumu Tanaka impulsively abandons the Kendo Club to join the rebellious Shogi Club. Urushi Yaotome, a shogi master and president of the club, is elated at finally having a playing partner. As Ayumu’s upperclassman, Urushi takes it upon herself to guide him in shogi and serve as a role model. However, she often finds herself blushing with embarrassment as Ayumu unabashedly compliments her cuteness. Despite his fondness for her, Ayumu keeps his feelings hidden, vowing to defeat her in a shogi game first. Amidst their school life and shogi tournaments, Ayumu and Urushi share many entertaining and heartwarming experiences. Ayumu cherishes every moment with Urushi, yet remains far from achieving victory in shogi. Will Ayumu ever have the courage to confess his feelings to Urushi as he had promised himself?
"Shiawase na Jikan" sequel includes two stories. The first continues two years after the first book, where Shizuku is preparing for her entrance exams. The second story, "The Blooming of the Balloon Flowers" or "Kikyou no Saku Koko" is an original and unrelated story. It follows Tsuge Takayuki, a regular college boy who sees a girl admiring the flowers in his front yard. She reminds him of a girl who was crying in the rain by the same flowers a year ago. Tsuge falls in love with her, but wonders if her injured heart can accept his feelings.
Average company worker Shimono spends his days constantly being helped and scolded by his superior and section chief Kamijou Touka. One day, he finds himself having traveled back in time to his high school years. He sees this as a chance to aggressively approach the section chief a second time around, only to find out that very woman had turned into a girl constantly acting lovey-dovey towards him!
Naitou started the first day of school with a bold statement, "Let's get married, I love you!" This sparked a mission for him to propose to Itou at every opportunity and profess his love through serenades. However, Itou wasn't going to give in easily. She countered with sharp comebacks, determined to outlast Naitou in this romantic battle. Their story is a comedy of two stubborn individuals with Naitou relentlessly pursuing a girl who can't tolerate him.
Following the death of her mother, Sachie Wakamura is taken in by her estranged grandfather, who happens to be the leader of a yakuza gang. Despite her reluctance to get involved with the gang, Sachie attempts to uphold her regular routine. It doesn't take long for her to discover that one of the most widely admired boys at school is a member of her grandfather's gang and is now assigned as her protector. Although Sachie is progressively drawn to her bodyguard, Rakuto, she understands that their relationship can never progress because of her association with Rakuto's boss. With the hopes of finding love while reconciling with her newfound family, will Sachie be able to balance both?
Kouki Nakagawa has long been in love with his childhood friend Ayumi Fujisaki, who suffered the tragic loss of her parents at a young age and now possesses a perilous ability to trigger natural disasters due to emotional instability. Unaware of Ayumi's power, Kouki is determined to confess his feelings to her, but his plans are thwarted by the arrival of Hikari Jindou. Hikari ominously warns Kouki that pursuing Ayumi could result in the end of the world. In a shocking twist, Hikari offers Kouki a provocative proposal: choosing her over Ayumi would grant him unlimited access to his deepest desires. With his heart torn in two, Kouki is faced with an impossible decision: Ayumi or Hikari?
The story follows Takeru, a typical Japanese high school girl raised by nuns in a Buddhist convent. Despite being plagued with recurring nightmares triggered by the Witchblade's call, she feels an uncanny connection to the mystical gauntlet known as Oni no te ("Hand of Oni"). The artefact is safely kept hidden in a box within the temple, but Takeru's lineage has a mysterious link to the Oni legend, heightening her fascination for the Witchblade. However, her life takes a thrilling turn when she unexpectedly comes across the Witchblade and becomes its new bearer. Witchblade Takeru, created by Kobayashi Yasuko and illustrated by Sumita Kazasa, was serialized in Akita Shoten's Champion Red magazine in March 2006. The series pays homage to the American Comic book series authored by Marc Silvestri and David Wohl, with Sumita's art style adding an intriguing erotic twist.
At dawn, the Azuma family welcomed their newborn son, Hikaru, whose name fittingly means "light." However, during a playdate, Hikaru's mother noticed that her child stood out from the other children. This heartbreaking but moving story follows a young mother as she learns to cope with the overwhelming realization that her child has autism and the difficulties that come with raising him while keeping her family together. It is a narrative that speaks not only to those who have been affected by autism but to all parents who face their own unique challenges. Additionally, this volume features two one-shots: "Thank You Sensei!" and "Haru no Manazashi."
In his 20s, Qiu Yi works as a salaryman. Attending the wedding of his highschool crush triggers feelings of disillusionment as he looks back on the past. However, a sudden and shocking event transports him 10 years into the past, but not as himself- instead, he's now a girl named Ye Wen! As if that weren't enough of a twist, Qiu Yi discovers that his former self still exists. This begs the question, "Who am I now?" The idea of meeting his male self as Ye Wen is intriguing, leaving room for interesting and unexpected interactions.
Erika lied about having a boyfriend and showed her friends a photo of a stranger, but they recognized him as a schoolmate. Sata Kyouya, who seemed friendly, overheard their conversation. Erika tried to explain and suggested they pretend to be in a relationship, but soon found out that Sata was actually a manipulative person who used her suggestion to his advantage. This story includes the one-shot "Junketsu Lullaby" as well as "Pierrot ja Nee yo," "Kamatte-chan de Gomenasai!!," and "Kimi wo Suki ni Natta Riyuu" (The Reason I Love You).
Accompany Lord Arc Nargala and his steadfast female comrades as they embark on an exhilarating expedition through an undiscovered domain in World's End Harem: Fantasia. Led by their new mentor, the enigmatic dark elf, Lati, they confront innumerable obstacles in their quest for contentment in this unknown land. Can Arc proficiently handle the power of Macht? Furthermore, is Lati's provocative attire appropriate for her role as an instructor?
