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The daughter of a baron, Alice Nanadan, vows to seek revenge against the “Battle Aristocracy,” a system of noble ladies that continues to this day alongside the royal family. In this world, titles are not bestowed by bloodline, but rather by military might. Duels between young ladies eventually became known as “dances,” a national pastime, and a major entertainment event that garnered vast amounts of money. This year, the royal family will host a special dance to determine the bride of the second prince. Suddenly, Alice, a transfer student from an unknown baronial family, appears among the dances and throws herself into battle against the young ladies who are fighting for the throne, carrying the pride of their respective families. Honor, love, and the crown. The battle between these ladies, with everything on the line, is about to begin.
The initial season of this tale tracks the experiences of a teenager who leads a double life as a homemaker, and almost gets uncovered. It is comprised of 29 installments.
A boy cycles from the bus at the same time and place every day. But on one occasion, a girl catches his gaze, making the encounter stand out among the bus's usual mix of passengers feeling everything from unrequited love to heartbreak.
Go Kamikawa, Naoto Sena's childhood friend, has confessed to being in love with another guy who reciprocates his feelings. This news comes as a devastating blow to Naoto, who is still deeply in love with Go. How can Naoto deal with the pain and maintain his composure knowing that Go is already in a relationship?
Yoitsuji Kuroha's existence as a captive in the underworld changed course when she encountered the incredibly unlucky Murokawa Nijisuke. A swarthily-haired beauty, Kuroha and her newly-found partner embarked on a new journey that was quickly intercepted by a fresh danger that had their sights set on the duo.
1-4) A group of university colleagues put Shirashi, a doctor at a hospital, through an "examination" that later became a notorious video titled "Midnight at the Doctor's Office." Now, Shirashi lives in constant dread of the video being made public, especially to his fellow neurosurgeon and student doctor, Tsuda. Is Shirashi's apprehension warranted? 5) Teraoka Kimihiko, a stern but kind individual, exposes surgical intern Nakahara Aoi's secret, causing Aoi to feel ashamed. However, when Teraoka uses this secret to coerce Aoi into a sexual relationship, things take a sadistic turn. Can Aoi escape, and does he even want to? 6) Sakuya, the son of a CEO in high school, has trust issues and has never been able to rely on anyone to be honest with him. However, when his father leaves secretary Kagami in charge during a business trip, Sakuya begins to develop feelings for the older man's benevolence. 7) Despite Hibiki's fate to lead a tea school, no one seems to acknowledge his skills beyond being an inheritor, even Tateyama. While Tateyama displays benevolence towards him, there are underlying shades of darkness. 8) Another tale featuring Aoi and Teraoka-sensei.
College sophomore Takamasa Natori reluctantly agrees to go on a double date with his friend Takeda, where he is introduced to Junpei Kisugi. Despite both being male, they have an instant connection and it feels like they have known each other for a long time. However, Natori is unsure about Kisugi's bisexuality. They still manage to maintain their friendship despite their differences. Natori's world changes when he meets Tohru, Kisugi's current and slightly possessive partner, and sparks fly between them.
Harumoto, advisor to yakuza boss Taniguchi, is known for his street smarts and short temper. But he has a softer side, and when he meets Mizuta sensei in a nightclub, he begins to dream of romance with this classy intellectual who seems to be from another world.
One evening as Tokio Kasuka mourns his sibling's burial, he catches a young man trying to steal his brother Hajime's ashes. This man is called Kuroki Ren, and he claims that he had an arrangement with Hajime to go on a journey together, which is why he needed his ashes. Tokio is curious about Ren's story and agrees to lend him a bone with certain conditions.
The central character in the story is Takayuki, the brother of Udou from Gosan no Heart. The plot revolves around his reunion with Kiyotake, a former high school classmate, after eight years at a gathering. Adding to the tension is the fact that Takayuki had stolen Kiyotake's girlfriend in school. With one of them being drunk, the outcome of their encounter is uncertain. Will Takayuki finally come to terms with his unrequited love, or will they both find a happy resolution?
After enduring years of sexual abuse by the master of the household where her father serves as a chauffeur, the girl decides to shut down her emotions. However, her world is turned upside down when both the master and her father die in a car accident, leaving her to reside with his two sons. Both men develop feelings for her and vie for her attention.
In the midst of the forest stands a towering home that instills dread in young hearts as it groans and casts menacing silhouettes. A singular figure and a multitude of spectral entities dwell within its walls. Bonus Short Story: Chapter One: The Locked Chamber.
