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The Lapis Lazuli Crown Vol. 1


Natsuna Kawase - 2004
    But young Miel really isn't interested in developing her own, despite her family's history as some of the most important magicians in the realm. She's trying to live a more mundane life, much to the frustration of Sara, her olrder, over-achieving sister. Her life changes one day when she meets a young man on the street who claims to be a stranger in town. Is it only a coincidence that he looks like the reclusive young Prince Radian?Contains episodes 1-3 of The Lapis Luzuli Crown plus the short story "Daisy Romance".

The Good Witch of the West, Volume 4


Noriko Ogiwara - 2005
    She will finally come face-to-face with the other queen-in-waiting, Leandra. In this game of chess, two queens must make power moves in order to rule the land.

片恋の月 [Katakoi no Tsuki] (フラワーコミックス)


Kako Mitsuki - 2005
    Kurumi likes Souta-kun, but what happens when Kurumi witnesses Souta-Kun hugging one of her friends? Could Souta-kun already have someone he likes or is Kurumi misunderstanding? What can she do if that girl is her friend, too!?

NE NE NE, Chapter 1 (NE NE NE Serial)


Shizuku Totono - 2017
    She's so in the dark, in fact, that she hasn't even seen her husband's face! But Koyuki isn't alone in fumbling through the intricacies of wedded bliss. Mask-donning Shin might have many years on his young wife, but as it turns out, he's just as naïve as she is! Will this pair of innocents ever get past their awkwardness (and the age gap)?!Read the latest installment of Ne Ne Ne by Shizuku Totono and Daisuke Hagiwara (Horimiya) the same day it comes out in Japan!

Fruits Basket: The Three Musketeers Arc #1


Natsuki Takaya - 2019
    Fans of Fruits Basket, rejoice! Natsuki Takaya is back with the first of three new chapters in the Fruits Basket story revolving around The Three Musketeers, and you can read it digitally at the same time as Japan! Our favorite trio takes center stage, as Shigure and Ayame descend on Hatori for an impromptu Three Musketeers' banquet and hijinks ensue!(SPOILER WARNING) This story takes place around the same time as the last chapter of Fruits Basket, so for those who haven't read all of the manga, please proceed with caution!

唇にキミの色 1 [Kuchibiru Ni Kimi No Iro 1]


Keiko Iwashita - 2015
    Kakurai Aya has decided to be quiet from now on, to be transparent, until a transfer student, Aimu Sada, shows up and sweeps her from the world she is hiding in.

My Isekai Life 01: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!


Shinkoshoto - 2022
    So when his home PC flashes a message about him being summoned to another world, Yuji restarts his machine...only to find that he's inadvertently accepted the summons! Now in a fantasy world far removed from paperwork and computers, Yuji has just one thing on his mind: waking up from what he thinks is a dream and getting back to the mountain of work he left behind! But this other world has other plans for Yuji, who quickly discovers his Monster Tamer character class allows him to befriend slimes! And thanks to their number, those slimes help him absorb so much magical knowledge that he gains a second character class in the blink of an eye! How will Yuji wield his power now that he's the greatest sage the realm has ever known?! And what about all that paperwork?!

Pearl Pink, Vol. 01


Meca Tanaka - 2007
    But the challenge becomes even tougher- Tamako's mom is the top-money maker at the talent agency run by Kanji's dad! Tamako must conceal her identity to protect her mom's secret, but she's determined to become the perfect "pearl-of-a-woman" and nab the man of her dream...

Pokemon Adventures, Volume 1: Mysterious Mew


Hidenori Kusaka - 1999
    This story introduces the trainer, Pokemon expert Professor Oak, Professor Oak's nephew, and others, who try to capture all the Pokemon to complete the collection -- and win a series of duels against other Pokemon trainers.

Rensou no Aria


Miko Mitsuki - 2008
    Thus, she’s had to grow up in a “foster home” of sorts, and was raised by nuns. On her 16th birthday, Aria recieves a present in the mail– a ring from her “Daddy-long-legs” (a man who protects someone from afar while they’re growing up)! All of a sudden Aria’s life is thrown into chaos. Men try to run her over with cars, shoot her, and kidnap her. Relief comes in the form of Canon, who claims he’s her bodyguard. But can he keep Aria safe forever?

Sand and Song of the Seas


Misha You Shi
    

Aoba-kun's Confessions, Vol. 6


Ema Tōyama - 2017
    As they enter a new stage in their relationship, Mayo’s heart hasn’t stopped pounding…!! She inadvertently ends up avoiding him, which causes Aoba-kun to worry that his condition is making her anxious. Meanwhile, Nao overhears a conversation that Aoba’s feelings will fade away someday. It looks like Aoba and Mayo’s love is still fraught with troubles. This refreshing, pure love story continues in Volume 6!

片恋トライアングル 1 [Katakoi Triangle 1]


Shinobu Amano - 2009
    The one who cares about Sekiya-san is the popular Kasai-kun, who is also Yuuki-kun's friend! And, what's this? Yuuki-kun is rooting for Kasai-kun?! It seems that everyone's feelings are one-sided... or are they?

Saint Tail, Vol. 1


Megumi Tachikawa - 1997
    But by night, she pulls off fantastic heists as the mysterious thief Saint Tail! with the guidance of her best friend, Seira, a nun-in-training, Saint Tail steals back treasures that are unjustly taken from the innocent. She is pursued by Asuka Jr., the son of a famous detective, who is determined to be the one to catch the thief. Where will St. Tail strike next? One... two... THREE! Let's find out!

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, Vol. 1


Akiharu Touka - 2019
    Although she’s not the only middle schooler who’s dreamed about romance and adventure, Satou takes it to the next level when she writes herself into a reincarnation fic as the main heroine. But little does she know, her fantasies will become reality when she wakes up in her Dark History! There’s just one small complication…Instead of playing the role of heroine, she’s the most despicable villainess—Konoha’s little sister, Iana. Which means if she wants to avoid tripping her own death flags, she’ll have to remember every last detail of her story…