At 36 years old, Choko finds herself engaging in a friends with benefits situation with her High School crush, Kazuki. Despite being twice divorced and raising a teenage daughter on her own, Choko is content with the arrangement as Kazuki shares her reluctance towards marriage and deeper commitments. The two agree to hook up whenever one of them desires it without any strings attached, however, the inevitable feelings and outside drama cannot be avoided and begin to threaten their agreement. Kazuki is employed as a doctor at a women's clinic.
One day, the real lady—who was thought to be dead—returned. At the same time, everyone turned their backs on me and, as if that weren’t enough, abandoned me. “You lived happily during the eight years I lost, didn’t you? You thief.” Just as my consciousness plummeted into the abyss at their hands— “Do you want to live?” In that desperate, urgent moment, a man reached out his hand. “There’s no such thing as kindness without a price. Even if I ask something of you later?” “…” Without knowing that the embrace I thought was heaven was actually the door to hell, I took his hand.
Fact: College upperclassman Aimi is, like, the hottest guy on campus. And word is that for those who dare to date him, he has just one rule—he can do whoever he wants whenever he wants without having to answer for it. Which is all fine and good in theory…but in practice, his partners can’t leave fast enough when reality sinks in! At least, that’s how it always went until his underclassman, Kaede, came along. Even kissing his side piece doesn’t seem to faze his supposed boyfriend—which makes Aimi wonder if Kaede even likes him! And what is this strange feeling that keeps bubbling up when he watches Kaede chatting with some cute girls…? Source: Yen Press
Kanade, a homosexual entrepreneur living an unsatisfying life, has accepted a loveless fate. While going about his daily routine, he hides his sexuality. Mashiro, who was Kanade's high school crush and a secret longing for six years, suddenly resurfaces, completely turning his world upside-down. As they reunite, Kanade and Mashiro's worlds begin to change, initiating a delicate and uncomfortable tale of love. This is a story of a mournful, pure-hearted young man and a resolute, unaware adult endeavoring to discover joy in each other's embrace, beneath the radiant sun.
Sparks fly when high school delinquent Tsubaki antagonizes the leader of a local trash pick-up gang, the Iberico Pigs... except instead of going on one of his famous rampages, Iberico invites Tsubaki out to dinner instead. As the two of them spend more time together, will their relationship be nipped in the bud by Tsubaki's uncertainty, the Pigs' jealousy, or Iberico's family ties to organized crime? Meanwhile, a members of Iberico's crew hides a painful past—can he find it in himself to open up his heart to another? In a comedic, tender, awkward, and sometimes deadly serious tale of high school trash pick-up gangs, environmental conscientiousness, and real-life mobsters, Iberico & Love & Camellia follows the mutual support and growing heartfelt feelings between rough-and-tumble young men.
After living alone in the city for a considerable amount of time, Shino's ex-classmate from high school, Mio, arrived at his doorstep, claiming to be homeless. Without hesitation, Shino kindly offered Mio a place to stay. However, rumors about Mio's unfaithfulness to a previous partner began to circulate. Despite the gossip, Mio remained tight-lipped regarding the details of his personal life.
Ulises, a brilliant soldier, is rejected by high-ranking officials due to his inflexible nature. Consequently, he is demoted to a remote location where he meets his new wife, Lea. While the demotion appears to be a dreadful event at first, it turns out to be a blessing as Lea and her siblings teach the unsophisticated Ulises about the significance of love and family. The story is a peaceful account of ordinary life, recording the voyage of a reserved military officer and his uncomfortable but endearing spouse.
In the Kingdom of Tarraconensis, Alexandra, the daughter of a Duke, makes a stunning discovery: she is the villain in an otome game, with the crucial ending just one day away. Rather than accepting the inevitable consequences of being shunned and having her engagement called off, Alexandra resolves to confront her situation with strength and courage. With only 24 hours to overcome obstacles and achieve victory, she sets out on a mission to emerge triumphant.
Ryuunosuke's intense gaze caught Shima's attention. As a member of the student council, Shima felt threatened by the delinquent's presence. However, he couldn't resist the attraction he felt towards him. It was strange, knowing that Ryuunosuke was fond of cats, enjoyed sweets, and had an enchanting smile. Was this tough-looking delinquent really as menacing as he seemed? Extra Story: Chapter 1: The Memory Dragon (Omoide Dragon)
Princess Pride has made it to age sixteen without succumbing to villainy, turning her potential enemies (or victims) into allies all the while. On the night of her birthday party, she meets the charming, handsome prince of another kingdom–and he’s also her fiancé! Pride knows that a future of despair awaits him, so she takes it upon herself to protect the prince and guide him toward a happy ending!
As Duna received congratulations from everyone for winning the grand prize in the competition, Byun Minho observed her from afar. He had always thought of her as inferior to him. Overwhelmed by a combination of envy and disappointment, he retreated to the rooftop of the school to pour out his heart in tears. Unknown to him, Cha Wookyung trailed him in secret and watched in silence as he vented his emotions. Ever since that day, Wookyung harboured a desire to capture Minho's heart. And after waiting for 7 years, Wookyung's conquest commences.