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Since she was young, Nakazono Kirara has always dreamt of becoming an idol. Her manager, Hanamaki, diligently curated her career, but after being subjected to degrading jobs, Hanamaki decides it's time to take things seriously. However, the concept of a "love celeb" remains unclear until Gin, a mysterious silver-haired man, intervenes when producers try to trade Kirara's virginity for a job. Kirara eventually discovers that Gin is just as bad as the producers, offering to buy her instead. Even after escaping from Gin's clutches, Kirara is suddenly the subject of much gossip in Tokyo. The volume also includes the one-shot "I Can't Tell Anyone".
Yusura is recognized as a "Sadness Fighter" or "Hikeshi-ya," utilizing a staff named Kongomaru. This staff has the capability to absorb people's distress and convert it to energy by turning blue. Together with her partners, Minekichi, Samon, and Kazenosuke, Yusura, works as a ninja, using Kongomaru to aid people in solving their struggles, for a small fee. Moreover, she is determined to unravel clues that could lead her to her birth parents.
An untarnished, historic sepulcher located in mainland China captivates a journalist, triggering a sequence of astounding disclosures. What clout do his repetitive visions of the alluring empress hold? Is contemporary technology capable of prevailing over an archaic hex?
Mai recently started a part-time position as a home tutor and was approached by Ritsu, the older brother of one of her students who is in high school. Ritsu expressed interest in having Mai tutor him as well, and they ended up engaging in physical education. Mai soon found herself completely engrossed in the experience, but with conflicting emotions. She wonders what consequences may arise from this newfound pleasure.
1. Motto Oshiete♡ (Teach Me More) [Shinjou Mayu] 2-4. Oikakete →4Me (Chase 4Me) [Ibuki Kaede] 5. Natsu no Jin! Hatsu Date Ippatsu Shoubu (The Frontline of Summer! A First Date Victory-or-Defeat Charge) [Fujiwara Natsu] 6. Ka-ge-ki ni Renai Kakumei (Radical Love Revolution) [Sara Mahiro] 7. Migite no Bonnou Watashi no Kodou (The Desires of My Right Hand, the Beating of My Heart) [Ayukawa Mio] 8. Sepia-iro no Misshitsu (Sepia-colored Secret Room) [Amami Harushiro]
Working at a restaurant, Hayato harbors a crush on his fellow part-timer, Shouko. However, he finds it challenging to confess his feelings, particularly after discovering that Shouko's former partner passed away in an accident. Soon after, Kai, a magician who also works in construction, stumbles into the eatery and befriends Hayato. But why does Shouko seem shocked upon seeing him? This collaboration project involves mangaka Fujimura Mari and popular J-pop band WaT, featuring Wentz Eiji and Koike Teppei.
My lifelong memories consist of the brief moment we fell in love in just seven seconds, the fifteen minutes we shared holding hands while heading home, and the two weeks we spent together. I wonder how this love, born from such limited time, will progress.
Mahiro is known for being a studious student at school, but once classes are over, she indulges in her love for cosplay at a local cafe. Is it possible that Hinata-Kun, one of her classmates, has discovered her hidden hobby? As an added bonus, this story includes a one-shot titled "Ikinari Ouji-sama!!"
When your childhood friend becomes your teacher, what occurs?
Jin's grandmother intends to pass her company to one of her three grandsons, but with the condition that they earn 5 million yen. As Jin valiantly pursues this lofty goal, a mysterious girl appears out of nowhere, proposing marriage and revealing that she possesses a staggering 2 billion yen.
The anthology of short stories by the author is available in both tankoubon and bunkoban versions, divided into volumes one and two and volumes three and four. The first volume, released in 1984, includes three stories previously published elsewhere: "A Midnight Visitor," "The Bell Rings 5 Times - When the Bell Rings," and "Kind Killer." The second volume, published in 1986, features five stories - "Goodbye to the Witness," "Winter Flowers Are Requiem," "Crystal Doll," "Sleeping Town," and "Red Legend" - previously showcased in other publications. The third volume, also published in 1986, includes four stories - "Escapee at 12 AM," "Something Is Watching in the Dark," "Suicide Room Room Number 404," and "Weekend Invitation" - previously published in different publications. Finally, the fourth volume, released in 1992, showcases three stories - "The Third Person Has Vanished," "Frozen Summer Day," and "Putting a Blue Ribbon on Malice" - that have previously been featured in various other publications.
1. Houkago wa Koi no Yokan 2. Yuuwaku Dungeon 3. Yozora ni Kiss 4. Powder Snow ni Kiss 5. Tokimeki no Private School
