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Juugatsu-to, a secondhand bookstore where people and books may meet anew. Run by a laid back young man with a ponytail, the shop is visited by all kinds of customers. Join him as he interacts with anyone from a book-loving regular, a high school girl growing into adulthood, a man looking to simply get rid of some books, and a widow selling her late husband's collection. A gem of a slice of life story for all lovers of books and those whose lives have been changed forever by their encounters with books. (Source: Kadokawa, translated) Note: Includes the one-shot "Hon wo Okuru"..
"I have nothing saved up, my qualifications are average, and my bank balance is always below ten thousand won." Can Gye Baek-soon, who is described as a 'spine breaker,' really escape being unemployed?
It's only been a week since they got married, and they've only just begun their life together. The wife is so perfect in every way, that it makes her husband want to tease her and see her trip up, just a little bit......? A sweet couple's love comedy from Akiba Ruiki!
Turn the losing heroine into a winning heroine! A romantic comedy about a pure heroine being guided by a mob protagonist!
Ami, an office worker and extraterrestrial, ends up getting demoted to Earth for certain reasons. What's more, on the way to Earth, she gets into an accident?...
Nozomi Kashihara, a lonely hitman whose parents were killed, has never known warmth in his life. He betrayed the "family" that raised him and lived his life as a plain high school student, but after he saves a gal in his class from a group of delinquents, he somehow finds himself getting closer to her. Kashihara begins to suspect that she may be an assassin targeting him...
Sian was born into a family of wealthy aristocrats, suggesting a life of ease and luxury. However, during his coming-of-age ceremony, which grants magical abilities to the celebrant, he receives a seemingly worthless "cup" that only produces water. As a result, he is deemed useless and ostracized to live as a nominal feudal lord in the remote desert region. Despite hitting rock bottom, Sian is undeterred and sets out to revive the barren area. Using his "cup," he restores the dried-up oasis and brings happiness back to the locals. Eventually, his "cup" is revealed to be the Holy Grail, further fueling Sian's determination. With his newfound power, Sian challenges himself by creating regional specialties to sell, cultivating enchanted plants, and constructing his dream city.
Tomoko's Je T'aime Café Noir is a poignant collection of stories that mainly revolve around the declaration of love. Though a few narratives are sorrowful and gloomy, every one of them emits an irresistible sweetness that only Tomoko could have crafted.
Beneath a dog signboard-adorned building in the shopping district near the office street, you can find "Youshoku no Nekoya" - a cafeteria with a feline illustration on its entrance. This longstanding western cuisine establishment has been serving nearby salarymen a diverse range of menus for over half a century and is beloved by the locals as their go-to dining spot. However, "Nekoya" has a hidden aspect. On Saturdays, the cafeteria shuts its doors to the public and hosts enigmatic guests who appear at the sound of a chime. These visitors come from far-off lands, seeking out exotic and mysterious delicacies. Unbeknownst to them, these dishes are the same humble fares enjoyed by the salarymen. Nevertheless, to these exclusive guests, it is an unparalleled culinary adventure. In their quest for perfection, this cafeteria is renowned as the "alternate-world restaurant." And now, the chime sounds, signaling the arrival of the weekend's guests.
"I deeply apologize!" Suddenly, Kayano Takumi found a god bowing before him. The god had been accidentally killed and was unable to be reincarnated. However, the god promised Takumi a chance to live in a different world. Unfortunately, the god made another mistake and sent Takumi to a perilous forest. Yet, within the forest, Takumi stumbled upon a pair of children and resolved to care for them.
Sekime-san is only cold to me. But I'm the only one who knows her true face.
The police are mobilizing to find a 14-year-old girl who has disappeared. Her parents, who are worried sick, fear that she is in pain and suffering. But that is not the case, for she has willingly fled to live with her kidnapper, a former stalker, who she affectionately calls "Oniisan". She has no intention of returning to her abusive parents or school, where she was mercilessly bullied. As time passes, their connection deepens, and she asks for a new name, "Sachi". Despite understanding their relationship is far from ordinary, they vow to marry if they escape from the police and Sachi's parents, or perish trying. Holding on tight to the tiny bit of genuine happiness they've discovered in one another, the twosome cling onto their only chance of hope in a harsh world.
