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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 1
Satoru Yamaguchi - 2015
Just before her untimely death, this girl recalls playing an otome game... that is exactly like the world she's living in now! She is now Katarina Claes, the antagonist of the otome game, who nastily hounded the protagonist until the end. Knowing all the possible outcomes of the game, she realizes that every single possible route ends with Katarina being murdered or exiled! In order to avoid these Catastrophic Bad Ends, she has to use her knowledge of the game and her own wiles, starting with breaking off this engagement with the prince... Will Katarina survive while making her way through this world, where bad flags trip at every turn? Find out in this reverse-harem rom-com, led by everybody's favorite villainess!
Sword and Mist, Vol. 1
Hayate Kuku - 2012
Thinking she may be useful, he uses her to get closer to his quarry only to find out that “she” is actually a “he”—another Wolf assassin named Wu. What will happen to the two rivals now that they’ve flirted and even kissed?! It’s assassin on assassin as the Wolves grapple with their destiny and each other.
Il Gatto Sul G 1
Tooko Miyagi - 2002
He seems to have a split personality. After injuring his own hand to compromise his playing ability, he winds up on the doorstep of college student Atsuchi Ikeda. Atsushi's a nice guy, maybe too nice and generous. He takes Riya in for the night and help him with his hand injury. Atsushi learns there is much more to Riya than in on the surface, and learns just how difficult Riya's life actually is. Not only does he have a personality disorder, but there's an aggressive senior his school who has his eye on him. Atsushi becomes a sort of safe haven for Riyam an escape from the life of music he's bound to.
다사다난 [Dasadanan]
허브만두 - 2017
고등학교 입학 후 뜬금없는 강찬의 고백을 받게된 세연은 그 뒤로 강찬을 의식하게 되고 그 사이를 못마땅해 하는 나은. 그런 세명의 삼각관계와 주변인물들의 소소하고 시끄러운 이야기…"Eventful"Kang Chan and Seyeon have been close friends since they were young after being introduced by their parents. After entering high school, Seyeon suddenly received a confession from Kang Chan and became aware of Kang Chan since then. Meanwhile, Naeun is displeased with their relationship. The trivial and noisy story of their love triangle and those around them...31 Chapters + 3 Special Chapters (Complete)
あの日のきみを抱きしめたなら 1 [Ano hi no kimi wo dakishimeta nara 1]
Haruhi Sakiya - 2008
Though Kengo realized that Hidetoshi probably wanted to confess to him, he keeps his mouth shut in fear of ruining their relationship. But when Hidetoshi gets involved with an abusive boyfriend, Kengo feels that he can no longer just sit back and watch…Related series :Ashita no Kimi wa Koko ni Inai (Adapted From)
Fence #1
C.S. Pacat - 2017
Filled with raw talent but lacking proper training, he signs up for a competition that puts him head-to-head with fencing prodigy Seiji Katayama...and on the road to the elite all-boys school Kings Row. A chance at a real team and a place to belong awaits him—if he can make the cut!
Lucky Penny
Ananth Hirsh - 2016
She lost her job. And her apartment. In the same day. But it's okay, her friend has a cozy storage unit she can crash in. And there's bound to be career opportunities at the neighborhood laundromat— just look how fast that 12-year-old who runs the place made it to management! Plus, there's this sweet guy at the community center, and maybe Penny can even have a conversation with him without being a total dork. Surely Penny is a capable of becoming an actual responsible adult, and if she can do that her luck’s bound to change! Right?
Not Enough Time
Shoko Hidaka - 2005
While the two had a budding relationship back then, things fell apart and they decided to part ways and search for their true love. However, it might be that their relationship in the golden days of high school was what they have been looking for all along. Can they both figure out the meaning of true love that they never knew back then?
In These Words, Volume 1
Kichiku Neko - 2012
Based on Asano's profile and recommendation, an elaborate plan is put into place to lure the serial killer out - a plan that bore successful results Now, after three years and twelve victims, Shinohara Keiji is finally in police custody. Shinohara has promised a thorough confession, however, on the absolute terms that Asano has to be the one to receive it. Besides the curious request by the killer whom Asano was only familiar with on paper, disturbing nightmares begin to plague him as soon as he's given the case...
Calling
Miu Ootsuki - 2010
But one night by a total accident he witnesses a rather embarrassing situation, which unexpectedly turns his life upside down...
Empty Heart: False Love
Masara Minase - 2003
Now that Takumi's all grown up, he's prepared to win Jun at any cost