During the Heian Period a millennium ago, Princess Shizu and the oni Shuri, also known as Benkei, fell in love and wedded. Sadly, the princess passed away, leaving Shuri devastated and transformed into stone. Presently, we encounter sixteen-year-old high school student Shizuko, who is taken aback by Shuri's sudden resurrection. Asserting that Shizuko is Princess Shizu's reincarnation, Shuri claims they remain married. Overwhelmed by the unforeseen event, Shizuko lacks an instant reaction. Resolute in his efforts to regain her love, just like their past life, Shuri insists on declaring his undying love.
Kuronekomaru, a well-known criminal, had stolen a precious item from a samurai's estate and upon opening it, a dragon emerged cursing him and his kin. The curse stated that they must serve the Kougamis for a century, which Megumi, a descendant of Kuronekomaru, has been lucky enough to escape due to the last Kougamis vanishing. However, when Suzuka, the current heiress, resurfaces, Megumi finds himself unable to resist the curse and serves her obediently like a slave. Included in this collection are one-shot stories such as "Real Storm" and "Let the Time Freeze" in Volume 1, "The Long Night of Pere Noel" in Volume 3, and "Tell Me the Real Meaning of That Kiss" in Volume 5.
The rough and wild delinquent, Jang Tae-ho, gets dragged off to his grandma’s countryside house on the very first day of summer break, thanks to his parents’ brilliant plan (or maybe a scheme). Waiting for him there is none other than the gangster heiress, Min Ju-a! With a gun pointed straight at a stunned Tae-ho, Ju-a declares: “I kidnapped you to make you my underling.” And so begins the chaotic, action-packed summer break of the delinquent Jang Tae-ho and the gangster heiress Min Ju-a!
Mitsuki, a diligent and charming 24-year-old employee with a history of multiple relationships, struggles to enjoy affectionate gestures from her partners. Instead of experiencing delight, she shivers with discomfort. Her inability to revel in the conventional "joys of womanhood" and a series of unsuccessful liaisons leave her feeling lost at her age. In an effort to shake things up, Mitsuki is determined to make Shinomiya, an accomplished and attractive man, her final dating venture. However, Shinomiya's presence in her life awakens a dormant aspect of Mitsuki's personality...
The high school swim team's captain and ace, Aya, was unexpectedly assaulted by a water demon. Within seconds, the demon had drained every last drop of water from Aya's body, rendering her desiccated like a mummy. The malevolent spirits that haunt the school unleash a plethora of terrifying occurrences.
The secret evil organization Gokuark has been annihilated by the heroes. Its grand leader and her subordinate Saitou barely made their escape and have begun living in a rundown one-room apartment, but... Can this useless shut-in (but cute) grand leader revive the organization!?
During his journey to a world where he could form contracts with spirit beasts, Xu Qian achieved the title of "corrector". It was after he contracted his first space-time beast and activated the system that he understood the significance of his new identity. Xu Qian's main objective then became to use the system to defend against foreign world attacks, while also fortifying his spirit beasts and the system. These events were originally depicted in the webcomic.
The snapshots in this collection showcase the everyday activities of a young girl whose imagination is always in overdrive. Lucika's boundless curiosity leads her to concoct strange ideas and approach the world with a unique perspective, sometimes causing chaos along the way - as is typical of most youngsters.
Starting off the day in bed with a man he doesn't recognize, Jaewoo questions why he's without his clothes. Despite his reservations, he attends his high school reunion and numbs his feelings with alcohol upon spotting someone he hoped to avoid. The next morning, he awakens to find himself lying beside Siyeon, a former classmate who once had a crush on him. Siyeon, however, proposes an arrangement in which they date for a month, then go their separate ways amicably. As gossip about their reunion begins to spread, Jaewoo becomes suspicious of Siyeon's true motives.
Chapter 0 introduces a young girl who unintentionally awakens a guardian spirit, sealed within a sword. As they team up to complete a mysterious mission assigned by the gods, they encounter several obstacles to overcome. Along the way, they encounter other summoners and spirits, confront demons and gain insights into their past lives.
Grimm Otogi is a descendant of the Grimm Brothers, authors of the well known Grimms' Fairytales. Upon picking up a mysterious book he discovers in his house, Otogi is attacked by a demon. He soon learns that the Grimm brothers vowed to sacrifice the lives of their descendants in exchange for the fairytales, forcing Otogi to defeat the demons from these cruel and twisted stories if he wishes to survive.
Abandoned in the chilly downpour, petite feline Sabu was fortunate enough to find a new abode. However, instead of expressing gratitude, he was overcome with trepidation once he was picked up by Jin, who resembled a yakuza. Nevertheless, Sabu gradually recognized that Jin's rugged appearance masked a benevolent nature, and he had a penchant for spoiling feline companions. Jin's hands and face bore marks of trauma, but his compassionate nature juxtaposed with his nurturing practices such as giving warm baths and feeding kittens through a bottle.
Shuuichirou Kudou discovers a winged creature ensnared in a tree branch while walking home from work. The creature, Kohaku, claims to be an angel from the heavens. However, Shuuichirou remains doubtful of the supernatural and dismisses the encounter as a figment of his imagination, much to Kohaku's disappointment. The next day, Kohaku appears in their true form in Shuuichirou's yard to express gratitude for their freedom. Kohaku offers to grant Shuuichirou a wish, but he declines, insisting that he is content with his life. In lieu of a wish, Kohaku pledges their inherent benevolence to assist Shuuichirou if required. As Kohaku adjusts to living with Shuuichirou, they face frequent disturbances from Kouryuu, a cunning devil, and their accompaniments. Additionally, Kohaku must urgently locate the absent archangel Hisui to evade permanent banishment from Heaven.
Maria Natsume, a timid 16-year-old in Meiji-era Japan, suffers from feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, burdened by her clumsiness and inadvertent bluntness. She carries herself with shame, always anxious to avoid public humiliation and judgment from her peers and even her mother. During a visit to the opulent Mayuzumi mansion, where Maria's mother is to work as a servant, she meets Rintarou Mayuzaka, a courteous young man of 15 who playfully needles her. Unbeknownst to Maria, he soon learns of her most guarded secret - the source of her self-hatred and fear of being exposed. Yet, to her surprise, Rintarou accepts her without reservation and remains kind to her. As she becomes increasingly fascinated with him, Maria wonders if her growing infatuation is a prelude to a promising romance.
Shijima is roped into a school performance comedy duo by Higashikata, and upon realizing their immense potential, he persuades Shijima to join forces with him in pursuit of their audacious goal of becoming the top comedic act in Japan. Their strategy entails taking the stand-up and sketch comedy genres by storm by triumphing in esteemed competitions.
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A four-panel comic strip inspired by the mobile game Guns Girl Z (also known as Houkai Gakuen or Houkai Gakuen 2).
