Josei - Page 379

If only Takeda Harumi, Futuba's senior at work, wasn't such a nuisance, her new job would be splendid. Futuba can't stand his laughter, towering height, and patronizing behavior towards her. Although she appears young and petite, Futuba is not immature, and her regular interactions with Takeda don't necessarily imply any romantic interest - or maybe they do?

From a queen who lost everything… to the most honorable knight. Queen Seirena Hunter, falsely accused and stabbed to death, meets her end in despair. But for some unknown reason, she returns to the past—ten years ago, right after her parents had died. “Did I really… come back? To when I was nineteen?” Given a second chance at life, she vows never to be used by anyone again. To protect her family and her younger sibling, she resolves to become a Chevalier—the highest-ranking, most prestigious knight. “Admit it. I lived foolishly before. But this time will be different. I’ll become the strongest knight in the Empire—a Chevalier.” One day, as she devotes herself to relentless sword training, the captain of the knight order, Ash Greywind, appears before her…

From a queen who lost everything… to the most honorable knight. Queen Seirena Hunter, falsely accused and stabbed to death, meets her end in despair. But for some unknown reason, she returns to the past—ten years ago, right after her parents had died. “Did I really… come back? To when I was nineteen?” Given a second chance at life, she vows never to be used by anyone again. To protect her family and her younger sibling, she resolves to become a Chevalier—the highest-ranking, most prestigious knight. “Admit it. I lived foolishly before. But this time will be different. I’ll become the strongest knight in the Empire—a Chevalier.” One day, as she devotes herself to relentless sword training, the captain of the knight order, Ash Greywind, appears before her…

Jake returns home from the military to a tense household where his stepmother, Susan, battles emotional distance from her husband. Forbidden desires grow between them through a series of intimate and awkward encounters. Their unresolved tensions threaten to shatter the fragile family dynamic.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a “magus,” a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice–and his bride!

As she finances her studies, Riyo works a part-time job at a supermarket, where she encounters Kairi, an attractive and affable young man who evokes memories of her sibling. Could it be possible that Kairi and her brother share a deep connection that Riyo had not foreseen?

A woman born into hardship and a man burdened by a hidden past reunite under false identities after years apart. Their forgotten first love resurfaces as a volatile mix of desire, resentment, and obsession. As they face each other again now tied to power, status, and old wounds their rekindled bond threatens to become either their long-awaited destiny or their mutual destruction.

A woman born into hardship and a man burdened by a hidden past reunite under false identities after years apart. Their forgotten first love resurfaces as a volatile mix of desire, resentment, and obsession. As they face each other again now tied to power, status, and old wounds their rekindled bond threatens to become either their long-awaited destiny or their mutual destruction.

Maki is a baby-faced but highly competent and reliable boss. On the other hand, there's Ayame, a mature-looking fresh graduate who is still trying to navigate the adult world. With his adorable face and reliability, Maki leaves Ayame blushing non-stop. An office romance between polar opposites: the baby-faced boss and the mature-looking fresh graduate!

"This is the punishment for a fat, ugly girl like me falling in love with someone as beautiful as you..." Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. "This is...me...?! I'm SO cute!!" Those around her can't hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180°change... But, Yumeko's new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship... And an attempted murder case?! This frenzied romantic comedy will leave you bubbling with energy!

Beyond the mist-filled alleyways in the concrete crevices of Los Angeles' Chinatown hides a mysterious pet shop, home to many bizarre yet friendly creatures. The store's proprietor is an enigmatic young man who goes by the name of Count D. Count D welcomes those who feel lonely and wounded through the doors of his shop, claiming to sell "love, dreams, and hope" in the form of the fantastic beasts that lie within. Each creature comes with a special contract accompanied by a set of rules. However, he warns customers that he cannot be held accountable for any consequences of breaking the rules. Short-tempered detective Leon Orcot traces the source of several crimes back to Count D and what the former considers to be a pet shop of horrors. Determined to find proof that the Count is a criminal, he begins to pay regular visits to the shop.

A young maid learns her life is nearing its end, pushing her to confront the unreturned feelings she holds for a distant, indifferent man. As her final months slip away, she makes a bold choice that could alter her fate, seeking one honest moment before her inevitable goodbye in a world shaped by magic and fragile desires.