Romance - Page 30

Bullied at work and dumped by her boyfriend for being “suffocating,” Natsuko loses her confidence, gives up on her dream of being a web designer, and returns to her hometown. Keeping her distance from both “work” and “love,” she lets herself drift through a listless daily life—until one day, she stops in front of a job ad recruiting web designers. A young man she meets by chance there gently gives her a push. That young man turns out to be Ryo, the boy who used to live next door—now 10 years younger than her. Reunited, she discovers he is a university student and at the same time a cool‑headed, highly capable department head, someone even the company president respects. Yet in front of Natsuko, Ryo shows a straightforward, puppy‑like side befitting his age, clinging to her and desperately trying to win her over—an unexpectedly adorable contrast to his elite persona. As the confidence she lost to workplace bullying slowly returns under his devoted affection, Natsuko begins to move forward again— A restart office romance about an age‑gap couple. Original Webtoon

"I'm curious why you're holding such an obscene book." Magnolia had a secret that even her husband, Eric Hubert, the chairman of the Hubert Group, didn't know. The truth was… Magnolia was a writer of adult novels! In a loveless marriage, the creeping boredom that had slowly piled up over the years always suffocated Magnolia. Writing became her only outlet, her sole means of escape. "By any chance… have you read it?" "Of course not. So many trees were sacrificed just to make such trash into a book. It's truly a waste." Eric Hubert, the dignified CEO of the Hubert Group, a man who published only high-quality, prestigious books. That's why Magnolia wondered… If Eric ever found out that she was the author of those "trashy" novels, would he still want to maintain their marriage? **Original Webtoon:** R19: [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=12935133) R15: [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=12935132)

As the only daughter of a duke, far removed from harsh environments and survival, I never expected that humans would pose a greater threat than wild beasts. While frantically fleeing from those threatening me on an island where a cruise ship had wrecked, I encountered Igor, the knight I had personally taken in as a child, whom I had presumed dead. Under his protection, I quickly found peace, as if I had been saved. Before I knew it, a subtle emotion blossomed, a comfort I had never felt with my fiancé... *"Don't be too surprised."* Could I be saved once more by him, who had silently stayed by my side for years, claiming to desire my heart and body? (Source: Lezhin, translated)

*Note: Part of Metatoon's Noecheongsun Danpyeonseon (뇌청순 단편선) Collection.*

War hero and army captain Fedele Aske is haunted by the ghosts of his past, preventing him from getting any sleep at night without a woman to warm his bed. When one of his nightly companions turns out to be an enemy spy, Princess Igraine forbids him from taking any more women into his tent as his military adviser. But the lack of sleep greatly impairs Fedele’s abilities on the battlefield, leaving Igraine with no choice. She’ll just have to be the one to ease his restless nights from now on... (Source: Tappytoon)

*"No. You'll regret it. You and I... It doesn't make sense." "Engagement? That's ridiculous. Is it some kind of arranged marriage or something?"* It's not like it's a chaebol family or some unavoidable business merger or anything. They're just neighbors who lived in the same apartment building. How could she have gotten involved with a guy like this? It wasn't her intention. It was entirely her parents' will! With the campus romance she'd been dreaming of right in front of her, Da-Kyung suddenly gets engaged to her childhood friend. Huh? An engagement at this age? And to Ma Seong-Jae, who's her testicle friend and a notorious slut? (Source: Naver Series, translated) *Note: Part of Metatoon's Dongjeongnam Danpyeonseon (동정남 단편선) Collection.*

The air conditioner broke down in the middle of summer! The person who appeared in front of her drenched in sweat was her son's friend?! (Source: Ridibooks, translated)

Who would ever believe a cat could talk? All I did was vent a little frustration to a stray cat on the street, but then... \[This is a reward reserved only for kind humans! Quick, tell me! Is that your wish, meow?\] *"I mean, if it were me, I would’ve done it like this! I would’ve...!"* \[Done! I shall grant your wish, meow!\] Suddenly, I’ve been transmigrated into my favorite novel—ten years after its ending! But since I’m here, I might as well live happily ever after with my "bias"! Will she be able to claim her happy ending? (Source: Manta) *Note: Part of Metatoon's Sunjeong Danpyeonseon (순정 단편선) Collection.*

Marley is a half-baked witch struggling to make ends meet in the northern forest. When she captures a rare fairy named Prim, she plans to harvest his expensive "essence" and sell it for money. Unfortunately, Prim has never felt the urge to mate and doesn't know how to produce this ingredient, so Marley literally takes matters into her own hands. As they're navigating this awkward "extraction" process, a health scare and a desperate wish turn their transactional relationship into something much more intimate... (Source: Tappytoon)

*“I asked if I could take her place tonight.”* Hearing Hong Na-Bin, whom he'd always thought of as just a “little girl”, speak so boldly, Kang Tae-Ho's jaw dropped. This was a clear provocation. What does it matter if she's barely a handful? Even setting that aside, she didn't seem the type to blurt out something like this. *“Stop talking nonsense and go home to eat.”* He waved his hand dismissively, but she took a step closer instead. *“By any chance, sir, do I not look like a woman to you?”* (Source: Ridibooks, translated) *Note: Part of Metatoon's Office Danpyeonseon (오피스 단편선) Collection.*

*Note: Part of Metatoon's Office Danpyeonseon (오피스 단편선) Collection.*

A newly appointed site supervisor is particularly rude to a female heavy equipment operator. Despite this obvious trick, the men on site defend the driver. In reality, the driver is a seasoned veteran, respected by the men, and a powerful figure on the site. The supervisor, seeking to gain their approval but instead incurring their wrath, becomes even more ashamed and wants to kick the driver out. While everyone else is away for an after-work party, he corners the driver and, when they're alone, crosses the line by engaging in sexual contact. He stages a situation bordering on attempted rape, thinking he's won, but then realizes something is amiss... (Source: Lezhin, translated)