Survival is a challenging endeavor when attending magic school! Oriana had a seemingly perfect life at the academy when she began dating Vincent in her fifth year, but his passing left her devastated. After awakening with no memory of how she died, Oriana finds herself back in her seven-year-old body. Determined to find Vincent, she returns to the academy, only to discover that he has no memory of their relationship. Oriana must start over once again and try to change Vincent's future. Can she navigate this second chance at life and save her love life with Vincent?
Frants acquired a mechanical doll called "GEM" in memory of his deceased grandfather. It is an exquisite work of art that has the ability to sing and dance, but it remains motionless as if in slumber. Frants is curious about how to activate the device and begins his quest for answers. However, there is someone else searching for GEM as well. What will happen next?
The culprit is known. However, testimony by psychics cannot be considered as evidence. What should they do?! The spiritual medium Hisui Jogashira uses her psychic abilities to identify the culprit, while mystery writer Shirou Kagetsuki presents additional logical "evidence other than the words of a psychic." The two of them have tackled many difficult cases, but the sinister hand of a perpetrator behind a shocking series of murders is closing in on Hisui!
Kim Kigyu thought all of his problems were solved when he was offered an invitation to become a unique-ability player. He's been trying his best to level up, but his efforts have been in vain. Kigyu spent five long years working as a guide on the lower floors of the tower until he discovered his capacity to link with "Egos," which improved his stats. With his new abilities, Kigyu is determined to challenge old attitudes and show that one's rank does not dictate their value. He sees this as an opportunity to explore uncharted areas.
Shin Hyun-Woo, a young man who moved into the perfect apartment 'Terrarium', was living a very satisfying life. Until the man who jumped from the rooftop yesterday jumped again at the exact same time today. And all the other residents are repeating the same behavior as yesterday... Is this place repeating a day infinitely? Or is everyone acting out the same day on purpose? ... If so, why? Whatever the truth, he has to get out of this crazy apartment complex.(Source: Naver, translated)
In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi "Immortal" Sugimoto scratches out a meager existence during the postwar gold rush in the wilderness of Hokkaido. When he stumbles across a map to a fortune in hidden Ainu gold, he sets off on a treacherous quest to find it. But Sugimoto is not the only interested party, and everyone who knows about the gold will kill to possess it! Faced with the harsh conditions of the northern wilderness, ruthless criminals and rogue Japanese soldiers, Sugimoto will need all his skills and luckand the help of an Ainu girl named Asirpa - to survive.
On what was supposed to be the happiest night of her life, her dreams were utterly shattered—her engagement to the second prince was broken off in public, a humiliating spectacle for all to see. As a talentless noblewoman, the only thing she ever had was her family’s prestigious name. But with her engagement ruined, she lost everything—her status, her friends, and even her own family, who disowned her. Branded as a “loser” and ridiculed by all, she was exiled to a deserted estate, where she soon found herself trapped in a raging fire, awaiting her inevitable death. But in her final moments of despair, she made one last wish—if only she had another chance, just once… And then, a miracle happened. She woke up a full year before her engagement disaster, now blessed with a newfound ability—“Time Reversal”! This time, she vowed to change her own fate. As she planned her new future, she encountered an unexpected man—the Chief of the Royal Magicians, a mysterious figure feared across the kingdom as “The Savage Sorcerer.” Despite his terrifying reputation, she soon realized he was gentle, respectful, and the complete opposite of the prince who had abandoned her. The more time she spent with him, the more she found herself drawn to him—until she uncovered the terrible curse he bore, one that caused him to harm anyone he touched… except for her! But as she uses her power to carve out a brighter future, she finds herself entangled in a conspiracy that threatens the royal family itself! Will she be able to rewrite her destiny completely? Or will fate lead her down a new and dangerous path? A romantic and thrilling tale of rebirth and redemption, where a disgraced noblewoman takes fate into her own hands and transforms into the heroine of her own story!
One day, Doppo, the high school protagonist, suddenly heard a voice from his phone saying "The game has begun" and that the "chosen challengers" have been taken to another world. If they complete their mission, they can return to their original world. However, this new world is filled with terrifying monsters... Can they survive and return to their original world?! The survival game for humanity's salvation on the line has begun...!
Emilico is just one of many "Living Dolls" serving in the Shadows House, residents of which are pitch black from head to toe and constantly leak soot that stains the house black. Each "Shadow" is partnered with a Doll, which strangely resembles the other. As a Living Doll, Emilico must keep the house sparkling clean as well as act as the face for her master, Kate. In turn, Kate supports Emilico and treats her as her confidant. As far as either of them can remember, this has always been the way their world works. However, the bond between a Shadow and a Doll isn't quite clear. Administrators watch over the young pairs from the higher levels of the mansion and judge them—but for what purpose?
Emilico is a Living Doll in the Shadows House, alongside many others who serve the mansion's completely black, soot-emitting residents. Each "Shadow" has a corresponding Doll, and Emilico must keep the house immaculate while also representing her master Kate. Despite their roles, Kate treats Emilico as a friend and confidant. The mysterious nature of the partnership between these two groups is further complicated by the overseers on the upper levels of the mansion, their motives unknown. This has been the norm in their world for as long as they can remember.
The antique shop Kura can be found on Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjo shopping street. High school girl Mashiro Aoi ends up with a part-time job at Kura after a chance meeting the owner's grandson, Yagashira Kiyotaka. Together, she and Kiyotaka--the keen-minded "Holmes of Kyoto"--end up taking all kinds of strange requests that come to the shop! The popular novel and winner of the 4th Kyoto Book Grand Prix, is getting its long-awaited comic adaptation!