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"The times have changed since I said 'what if'." Introducing Reina Hirota: 30 years old, part-time worker. She has no dreams or goals in life, and spends her time with no boyfriend or crush. In the new year, she will work to find her true passions! A new season of the popular series that depicts the dreams and realities of modern girls living in the Reiwa era!!

Talk about meet-cutes... Misaki doesn't recognize her cute new neighbor when he comes to formally introduce herself...until he reminds her that they went to school together for years! But Midori Tachibana is no longer the awkward kid she remembers—he's the leader of Japan's hottest new idol group! But their fated meeting is cut short when he finds out she's an adult film actress...and he can't be seen with her if he's to preserve his squeaky-clean idol image! But can the chemistry between them be so easily erased?

A young man named Ewan Juno awakens in a disoriented state, confined within an unfamiliar location surrounded by impenetrable stonework and endless passageways. He is uncertain of his whereabouts until he discovers that he is among eight youthful contenders selected for the enigmatic Thousands Years Labyrinth. Each candidate aspires to become the next emperor; however, only one can possess the authority to make the final decision. In a fight for survival, Ewan endeavors to skillfully navigate through the labyrinth's treacherous landscape, confronting an array of obstacles to uncover the sinister mysteries within and seek a way out.

As a Tokyo office worker, Nozomi is elated about her newlywed life with Shinji. But, when Shinji's older brother absconds with his family, Nozomi's life veers dramatically as she relocates to her in-laws' rustic abode. This manga exudes enthusiasm, chronicling the arduous bond between a mother and her daughter-in-law.

Tooru Kirishima, now 28 years old, has risen to the rank of wakagashira in the Sakuragi Group, granting him the liberty to do as he pleases and earning him the moniker "The Demon of the Sakuragi Group." Yet, his fate takes a startling twist when he becomes responsible for his boss's daughter. What follows is a heartwarming(?) romantic comedy highlighting the story of a strong-willed woman and a strikingly attractive, yet unconventional yakuza.

Ayumi Komatsu is a diligent worker determined to climb the ranks in a top advertising agency. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she gets drunk at a company event and wakes up with no recollection in the bed of a complete stranger. Experience this captivating tale from the "Irresistible Mistakes (Love365)" game, now adapted into a manga! Keep in mind that the fourth and final volume is included in the Otona no Hajimete-hen compiled volume.

28-year-old Japanese national representative for volleyball, Nohara Suzuki, and Judo, Takaya Yano, are facing the same problem: they both just got dumped because they were too inexperienced in the world of physical relationships. So what do two over-achieving athletes decide to do? Practice, of course! And as Nohara and Takaya practice more and more, they may just find the ones they're practicing for... are each other.

The "Bibliophile Princess," Elianna Bernstein, has always favored books over people, a preference upheld since she began reading. However, being a noble, she must seek a suitor. Luckily, Crown Prince Christopher Selkirk Asherald proposes an agreement whereby Elianna can preserve her leisure time, and he will benefit from a pretend engagement with Elianna. Their time together proves delightful as Elianna discovers the joy of opening up to others. Nonetheless, all good things must end. For Elianna, who cherishes books over socializing, terminating their counterfeit relationship should come easy. But as Christopher becomes closer to another woman, Elianna gradually recognizes her feelings for him.

Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]

Shinobu Asakura has never been able to read or write—and not for lack of trying. It’s made getting and holding down jobs difficult, and he’s constantly berated by people who think he’s simply slacking off when he’s just trying to keep up. But a chance meeting with a café worker who introduces a new word to Shinobu’s vocabulary—dyslexia—may just change the course of Shinobu’s life forever.

Men seem to be Minami's downfall as she always falls for their looks, only to find out they are awful. When she learns about her upcoming work assignment involving a handsome yet impolite man, she immediately decides to avoid any emotional attachment to him. However, her plans change when she discovers that he is the son of the author of her favorite childhood picture book series, Bride of the Vampire. Although he initially comes across as rude, he eventually transforms into a different person. Soon enough, Minami uncovers the secret that his attractive lips conceal...