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Niji no Prelude contains a collection of Tezuka Osamu's short stories. 1. Niji no Prelude (Rainbow Prelude) 2. Curtain wa Konya mo Aoi 3. Venice no Shounin (The Merchant of Venice) 4. Kujaku Kai (Peacock Shell) 5. Shiro Kujaku no Uta (Song of the White Peacock)
From an orphan, I suddenly became the empire’s sole princess overnight. I read books until my eyes bled, mastered etiquette, and cultivated refinement. I endured the nobles’ sneers, the Three Brothers’ tyranny, and the servants’ disdain. Ten years later. They say they found the real princess presumed dead. I resigned myself and tried to leave as calmly as possible. “Sister! Don’t worry! From now on, I’ll protect you!” The real princess likes me too much! “…Thank you.” The duke, whom I thought wasn’t on my side, treats me like his own daughter. “Is there another reason? I just wanted to dance with the princess.” Even the prince, plagued by bad rumors, resorts to schemes. Isn’t this something only seen in stories? Original Webtoon: , Official Translations: ,
In the Third District of the Federation, Su Wan is all set to marry into the prestigious Su family with pomp and ceremony, only to have the groom run off! With no groom in sight, Su Wan is left stranded, but fate has other plans. Wandering near a street corner, she encounters a man with rugged stubble, sharp eyebrows, and piercing eyes, staring at her intently. Su Wan makes a snap decision—she's getting married anyway! But when she arrives at the ceremony, she's shocked to discover that this man is actually the country's top officer! Su Wan, panicked, decides to make a run for it.
Living in a western-style house all by herself, Nobara is a high school girl with a peculiar ability - the power to see things beyond the perception of others. Recently, a blonde lad caught her attention who appeared mysteriously right before her eyes, but only she possesses the vision to do so.
Asuka Masamune is a young man whose love for all things cute, fluffy, sweet, and sparkly brings nothing but disappointment and horror to his mother. Following a family incident that led to his father leaving, Asuka was pressured to give up his hobbies and focus on sports like kendo, judo, and karate to embody masculinity. He eventually became the highly ranked captain of his high school's kendo team, accepting a life of manliness, but his interest in feminine things is rekindled when he meets transfer student Ryo Miyakozuka and falls in love. Unlike Asuka, Ryo has zero interest in traditionally feminine activities like cooking and sewing. She's tough, with a fierce kick and an equally strong personality. Asuka's friend, Juta Tachibana, encourages him to befriend Ryo to use her as inspiration for the shoujo manga he secretly publishes. As their relationship develops, Asuka begins to embrace his true nature as an "otomen." Additional stories include Glass no Otomen, where Otomen Sen no Kamen wo Motsu discovers his love for glassblowing, and Love-Tic in Volume 11.
At Seiyo Elementary, everyone admires Amu for being stylish and super cool, assuming that she has everything she could want. But Amu's true self remains unknown to all, as she is a shy girl who longs to find the courage to be her authentic self. Bringing about a change in Amu's life will require more than mere wishes and dreams - it will require a bit of magic! One day, Amu wakes up to a spectacular surprise in her bed: three peculiar little eggs. Inside each egg is a Guardian Character, a fairy-like creature who endows her with the ability to transform into a different person. With her newfound companions at her aid, Amu is about to uncover that her genuine self is even more remarkable than she had ever envisioned. Additionally, the book contains three side stories.
Living in the Taisho Era, Takiko Okuda is a resolute young girl who faces numerous hardships. Her beloved, Oosugi, is married; her mother is terminally ill, and her father, Einosuke, has been absent for a year. Einosuke finally returns with a notebook filled with Chinese writings that he values more than his wife's demise, prompting Takiko to steal his translation, "The Universe of the Four Gods," with the intent of destroying it. However, as soon as she opens it, she finds herself surrounded by light... And thus begins the legend of the Priestess of Genbu. Bonus story: Volume 6: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden
During their visit to the National Library, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo, two junior-high students, get transported into the world of a mysterious book that takes them to ancient China, known as "The Universe of The Four Gods." Miaka's fate takes an unexpected turn when she is chosen to be the priestess of Suzaku, and her task is to unite all of her celestial warriors to summon Suzaku and make three wishes. However, Yui is manipulated into becoming the priestess of Seiryuu by Seiryuu's enemy nation. The two former best friends are now turned enemies as they embark on their journey to summon their respective gods and obtain their wishes.
This tale delves into the forbidden, with elements of angst and taboo as it unfolds the story of forbidden fruit. Following a tumultuous breakup, nineteen-year-old Kasumi sets off to Italy, where she encounters a captivating Japanese man. Despite not knowing who he is, she engages in a passionate liaison with him. Her return to Japan, however, reveals that the stranger she had spent the night with was none other than her younger brother Yoshiki. Little did Kasumi know that this was just the start of her troubles.
Hikaru, Fuu, and Umi find themselves transported to Cephiro once more, but they are puzzled as to how it happened without a Pillar in place. Upon reuniting with old acquaintances, they discover that the realm is in disrepair as it lacks a stable Pillar. Meanwhile, they encounter foreign gates that have opened and their leaders covet the Pillar for their own self-serving desires. With Cephiro on the brink of extinction, the trio sets off to rescue it from its impending doom.
From an early age, Nunnaly Hell was fixated on the receptionist working at the Haare magic guild. Fascinated by the way the woman adeptly dealt with everything that came her way, Nunnaly became determined to follow in her footsteps. Enrolling in Dolan Kingdom's prestigious Magic Academy, Nunnaly set her sights on becoming the best receptionist she could be. However, despite her best efforts, noble student Alves Lockmann continually outperformed her. This competitive dynamic persisted through simple games like rock-paper-scissor and more significant challenges like exams, leaving Nunnaly always in second place. Nevertheless, Nunnaly persevered, and upon graduation, earned a second place ranking in her class and a coveted recommendation letter to work at Haare. Starting her new job, Nunnaly soon found her days filled with hectic challenges and difficult trials. And if that wasn't enough, it seemed she couldn't get away from her old rival, Lockmann, no matter how different their careers.
Oboreru Knife tells the story of Natsume, a sixth-grade girl who has to move from Tokyo to a decidedly different town in the countryside. Upon meeting a boy named Kouichirou there, "something" stirs inside her. The story depicts a "teen heart on the brink of ruin."
