Josei - Page 72

The wizard Neonia is summoned by the prestigious Sietri Ducal House, descendants of dragon’s blood, and stays at their mansion to break the curse that turns the duke into a monster every night.

“How can someone who’s not even 2D be this good-looking…?” My idol—the author of a Best Challenge romance comic—disappeared without a trace for years. Then one day, they returned as a famous artist. But… to think he’s this insanely handsome with such an incredible body?! The moment I saw him, I fell in love at first sight, and that day…

Chiyo Kozuka, aged 24, is facing a streak of bad luck. She has no job, an empty bank account, and is three months behind on her rent. She feels helpless until her landlady knocks on her door and suggests that they have sex as a solution to her financial troubles. In exchange, the landlady promises to assist her with her financial issues. The next day, Chiyo finds herself waking up next to her landlady, who she does not remember sleeping with due to a drunken state. Despite this, the landlady sticks to her promise and proposes a unique financial agreement that Chiyo cannot refuse since she is in a vulnerable position.

Catarina Claes, arrogant and self-centered daughter of a duke, enjoys tormenting her classmate Maria Campbell who is from a lower social class. However, her behavior takes a surprising turn when she suddenly realizes she is a character in an otome game she used to play. To make matters worse, she is the villainess and destined to meet a tragic end because of her wicked ways. Despite being close to adulthood, it seems too late to change how others perceive her. Desperate to avoid her fate, Catarina decides to do anything it takes to redeem herself and survive.

In full bloom, the thistles in the garden gave off a fragrance reminiscent of black tea. The garden was frequented by a beetle who could converse in the language of humans. It was a lively place where laughter echoed and a delectable Mirabelle tart was always baking. And if you walked exactly 47 steps, you could stumble upon a sea lion's abandoned pool.

Mildly popular author, Shun Mizorogi, is content with his low-key fame and uncomplicated life, until Aki Fujino, a young woman, commits suicide and calls him prior. The authorities reach out to Mizorogi for confirmation of her identity, leading to the discovery of Sakura Miki, Aki's unknown identical twin. As Mizorogi delves deeper into his association with Aki, his latest book "Utsubora" sparks contentious discussions among the public, as lies and deception unravel the fate of all individuals implicated in this disgraceful affair.

"But why don't you like me? You bastard!" Hyerin, who has suffered from a long unrequited love for almost 21 years. Her love interest is her older brother's closest friend, a man as soft and sweet as cotton candy—Jaeyoon. "I like you." "Hyerin, I'm sorry." After being rejected every year from her repeated confessions, Hyerin finally decides, after much thought, to conceal her fervent love behind a lie. "I’ve given up. After 20 years, I’ve finally graduated. Ugh, that was exhausting, seriously." But one night, she encounters Jaeyoon in an unfamiliar way, and spends an unforgettable moment that only she will remember. "You’re mine." In response to Jaeyoon’s words of eternal farewell, she resolves to put him on her chopping board one final time to test him. "Have you ever wavered for me even once?" "No, I haven’t." "Then prove it." Now, can Hyerin truly confirm the feelings in Jaeyoon’s heart?

A Love-in-Love That Begins Only After Divorce—With My Ex-Husband! A new branch director has just been appointed. And guess what? That director... is my ex-husband! There was a company dinner that night. I opened my eyes and… I was in a bed. The man lying next to me? My ex-husband. I barely managed to scramble out without even dressing properly… Then he called me into his office—no, my ex-husband called me in. “Did you forget something?” “Wh-what…?” “This!” What he handed me… was a gift box. Inside? A whole set of sexy lingerie. “From now on, wear things like this.”

Sierra Delight, heir to the black panther clan's leadership, ends up in a political marriage with someone far beneath her— a member of the rabbit clan, who always ranks dead last alongside the squirrel clan in the World Beastkin Tournament. “Fine. Divorce it is. I’ll make sure he has no choice but to agree!” With that resentment, she enters the bridal chamber… “Haa… Enough already! You horny rabbit!!” “…It’s our first night… our f-first…” The rabbit she thought would be weak turns out to be way too strong at night! By day, he’s a gentle and innocent bunny. “Lady Sierra, it feels so good inside you…” “It’s so warm… I just want to keep thrusting… I wish we could become one like this…” By night, a lust-driven beast. “…Did I get tricked into this marriage?” Will Sierra ever be satisfied with her rabbit husband?

The richest heiress in the world, Touka of the Tsukizakura Conglomerate, dies in a freak accident… and wakes up in another world—Megalanica.

A young duke proposes a one-year contract marriage to Claire, the eldest daughter of a poor marquis family. Though surprised, she accepts and becomes a duchessonly to face bullying from the staff. But Claire, used to hardship from her own family, stands strong, solves problems, and slowly wins people over. As the duke watches her perseverance, he begins to fall for her. A slow-burn romance blooms from a fake marriage.