JOSEI

Contains 6 short stories:1. Fu Jun AiOne day, Onosaka Kumiko returns home from grocery shopping and finds a stranger waiting for her in front of her house. The stranger turns out to be Shinohara Yuki, an old crush and work colleague of Kumiko's who quit 3 years earlier because of an incurable illness, and all he wants is to confess to Kumiko before he dies. Knowing that he'll die soon, Kumiko takes pity on Shinohara, invites him to live with her, and soon becomes his lover. But are her feelings really only pity? And is there something Shinohara's hiding too...?2. A sin to love youYuu is the top hostess at an escort club for a reason: she loves getting her guy—but she loves being in control even more! So when shy and conservative Mochizuki becomes her newest client, his reserved behavior perplexes her. Every night she pulls out her best feminine wiles, so why isn't he falling for her already? In desperation, she drags the hapless "Shin-kun" to a love hotel, where she discovers a very interesting secret about him. Could it be that the tables have turned and now Yuu is the one in danger of falling for Shin-kun? And is that the only secret of the man of her dreams?3. Can't live without youA follow-up to "A sin to love you".*NOTE: A follow-up to this can be found as an extra in the series Private Prince.4. The Deceitful FingersWhen homeroom teacher Miyagi's assistant goes on maternity leave, her replacement is the handsome Kiritani Riku. For Miyagi, it's attraction at first sight, but Kiritani seems stuck on an unrequited love—a former teacher of his and the reason why he came a teacher himself. Crushed, Miyagi gets drunk at a welcome party for Kiritani and passes out in front of everyone, but she wakes up to a most unexpected companion...and an even more unexpected proposition! 5. Can I love you dearly?Nishizawa's supervisor Nagase is a devil! His handsome facade can't hide his critical and exacting management style. Then she discover's his secret- he's a fanatical pet owner that loves his cat.The softer side of Nagase is proving devastating to Nishizawa's vision of her boss!Extra. How Shinohara-san spends his weekend

Alicia, Dex's secretary, is pregnant with his baby, and the reality seems quite cold. She isn't special to him. She never feels any love for her when they have sex. She's the only one who's drowning in love. All he thinks about is how to make his company more successful. And when she tells him she's pregnant, a cruel, insulting reaction is all she can hope for.

Named the best model in the world, Jemima, who is no romantic, is forced by her manager to find a boyfriend in an effort to improve her public image. Feeling pressured, she leaves for a small island in the Caribbean. There she meets a mysterious man named Niall, who challenges her with his sweet seductions. On this island that was once a pirate hideout, Niall promises Jemima an unforgettable day. But he has yet to learn the real reason why Jemima is so hesitant to fall in love...

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kim Cheong-ah has been living in a single room for two years with money borrowed from her boyfriend. I paid back the money little by little by working part-time at a convenience store, but it was hard to make ends meet. I thought I was free from my abusive father, but... I wanted to leave the convenience store. I wanted to leave my boyfriend. But I didn't have the courage to do that. Would I be able to leave without worrying someday? "I told you, stop thinking about your boyfriend."

Yumi, who's getting married, tries a spa that's popular for its "life-changing" experience. There are two gorgeous-looking men, Reiji and Yuuki, massaging Yumi's body thoroughly with lotion, especially around Yumi's most sensitive parts. Yumi wants more now, so she decides to take the "secret treatment". "We'll make your body so that it pleases your fiancee."...Two handsome men grope, lick, suck and fondle Yumi's body from top to bottom. Finally the new spa-treatment tentacle machine keeps sucking her "dwn there." "Please...it's coming in... *THRUST* *THRUST* ...please stop it...!"

Hyeah - the protagonist who opened a sexy lingerie store online. She was in trouble since she didn't have a male model, but the model who finally applied ended up being a classmate she had a one-night stand with?! What in the world are they up to? A close-up story of the two begins in this closed-room setting...

“You want me to stop when you’re this wet…? You’re not very persuasive…” Stirring his long fingers inside so sloppily… This… I don’t think I can keep up…!! Akane, the eldest of her big family in Osaka, begins her work as a housekeeper in Kyoto. The house is a mansion with an extravagant garden, owned by a nationally handsome lawyer: Soichiro Konoe. Upon meeting, he tells her “that’s enough,” attempting to send Akane back home… “Then, how about a bet? If you raise the slightest complaint… you will leave immediately.” Akane is determined to not give up her chance to work, no matter what cold words he throws at her, but will she accept!? Even if he decides to do sexual acts on her…!? Even if he makes me cum from touching my erotic parts… I will never give up…!!

Isabella has been carefully cultivating her love for the Anetakis family's middle son, Theron, since she was a little girl. Their fathers had been close friends, but when they passed away, she found that her wealthy Greek love had inherited responsibility of her well-being. Now she has her chance. She’s determined that he will never treat her like a little girl again. She tosses all her innocent clothes aside and transforms herself into a woman too sexy to resist. Seeing Theron flustered after her first attempt at seduction, she thinks she's won. Imagine her surprise upon learning that he not only is set to wed a chaste social relation, but as her guardian, has seen it his duty to assemble a list of bachelors for her, as well! It is clear–he still hasn't opened his eyes to his love for her. And she is hell-bent on giving him a rude awakening.

Chloe secretly carried and gave birth as the surrogate mother of her half sister, the queen of a desert country. However, as Chloe waited for her sister to pick up her baby, her sister and her husband perished in an accident. To Chloe, who is a dedicated researcher and has never given any thought to love or marriage, the child they left behind is her only blood relative. She's determined to raise the child with all her love, no matter how difficult it might be. But then Sayid, the younger brother of the late sheikh, who is now serving as regent, appears at her door. With a cold, stern expression, he informs her that he has come to collect his country's future ruler and is prepared to take the baby by force. Now the only way for Chloe to stay by her child's side is to marry Sayid! She will do anything for her child-even wed Sayid in a loveless marriage. But will her heart be able to withstand the charm hidden under Sayid's serious facade?

Soran, a 23-year-old college student, meets her dream ideal type Kwon Yi-ro after going on a part-time substitute at Christmas. His celebrity-like appearance, kindness, delicacy, and tenderness are perfect! Unfortunately, she split up without asking for his contact information, but she happened to meet Kwon Yi-ro at school where she returned after a long leave of absence. However, where is Kwon Yi-ro, who was sweet as if he would melt all the things when he touched it, and he treats her like a person he doesn't know with his cold eyes..?! A rather noisy campus romance in the middle of youth!

In her previous life, Ruan Hanxing, a girl from the slums, was weak and powerless. She died silently and without a trace. After being reborn, Ruan Hanxing promised to make a strong comeback. She helped the fallen tycoon, Huo Chen, who was married to her, to get back on track with his life. The couple joined forces and embarked on a path of dominance and glory.I Married the Disabled Big Shot After My Rebirth???????????

"Why... won't you do it..? Could it be that you... are a eunuch!?" Even though it had been over a month since her wedding to the Duke of Elmano, they still hadn't had their first night together. What on earth could be his problem, who would come to her every night in his pajamas, give her a short kiss and a dry greeting, and then go back to sleep soundly? Was he an eunuch or was he in love with another woman or could it be a man?! - Slow burn romance; - Lots of miscommunication; - ML with a tragic past.

The small kingdom of Glanzberg sits in central Europe. Rebecca is an artisan who works at the famous ceramics maker, Adele Rozen. Then one day, the crown Prince, Rudolph, comes to her atelier and asks her to pose as his bride. He’s pushy and arrogant, and that makes her want to push back against him, but she ends up folding and agreeing to help. To top it all off, she’s finds herself attracted to the loneliness that shows in his eyes from time to time. Where will this love between two different classes lead them...?

In a luxury hotel’s poker room, Bree recovered her sister’s debt. But then Vladimir appeared—the same multimillionaire who left her a prisoner of love ten years ago! And when he raises the stakes of the game, he doesn’t kid around—if she wins, he’ll give her a million dollars. If she loses, she’ll become his slave! What is he plotting? But, if Bree can release her sister and herself from a life on the run, she has to take it… Bree has confidence in her skills, honed under the training of her con man father. But this time it seems Lady Luck is on Vladimir’s side…

Cat can’t wait to leave this wedding ceremony. Her divorced parents have come with their respective young partners, and the wedding vows the bride and groom exchange sound empty to her. Out of boredom, she escapes to sit by the lake, where she meets an attractive man, and she decides to sleep with the handsome stranger. She’s always been happy with one-night stands, never wanting to learn more about the person sheis sleeping with. But when it comes to this man, she finds one night isn’t enough and so she makes a bold proposal…

Yi-jae, who has been reincarnated as Hailey, the daughter of a noble family who threw herself into the river just before the royal marriage, now sees restless spirits that should never be seen behind the king! Days are spent struggling to exorcise the restless spirits that crowd around King Roderick. As Roderick spends time with Yi-jae, he starts to notice strange changes in his mental clarity and physical condition…

"Ngah! S-so thick...!" "I hope you're not cumming, yet." I was penetrated by an insanely large man in his secret garden... To improve her nutritional diet, Kimeyo (age 28) hires a in-home cooking service. The one who appeared was a huge man like a rugby player, Michiru Barazono. A curious man who is good at cooking, yet seemingly lonely for some reason. And before realizing it, he'll be excited and begin a try in bed. I'm on the verge of cumming from his gargantuan...! Drawn by the witty genius Tsuki Saejima, presents this hilarious erotic romantic comedy.

It’s been ten years since Sylvia fell in love with her childhood friend. On the day that childhood friend gets engaged to another woman, Sylvia ends up spending the night with his friend. "That night was clearly a mistake. But we really shouldn’t be doing this again." "Why not? There’s nothing better than a kiss for comfort." Lying in the grass, he kissed her from beneath. "You can use me however you want. I’m kind, so most of the time, I just go along with things." "That’s not kindness, that’s a lack of conviction." Conviction. Come to think of it, that was exactly what she lacked. A heart she thought would never change — Yet it wavered so easily at a few sweet words and tempting gestures. "What are you going to do… if I actually end up falling for you?" Are we really… going to be okay like this?

I, Honori Chise, 24 years old, have a secret. I was born sensitive, so I react immediately when someone touches me and make strange noises...! Especially when it comes to someone I love, which is why my past relationships have always been failures. I'm supposed to act normal so no one will find out, but accidentally, my junior Kei, who is also my crush, finds out about my disposition...!? "You're reacting because you like me, right? There's no way I'd be bothered if you showed me your cute face like this." Kei loves me despite of my troublesome constitution and timidness. My love for him only grows stronger. I'm nervous at first, but little by little, I begin to feel Kei's heat as he loosens up my insides. "I'm so happy that I can be the first to see you like this.' The sweet and slightly sloppy caress of a younger junior is making me tingle with love

Years after divorcing her unfaithful husband, Kate Vincent arrives at work assuming it will be just another day. To her dismay, she finds out thather boss is being replaced by her ex-husband, billionaire businessman, Sean Howard. Desperate to keep Sean as far away from herself and her precious little secret, Kate immediately submits her letter of resignation and rushes home. The life she’s built instantly shatters around her when Sean shows up on her doorstep refusing to accept her letter of resignation and comes face-to-face with her secret.

I can’t believe the man I’m attracted to is my stepsister’s fiancé! After her parents’ divorce, Emilia lived with her father and his new family until she ran away from home at sixteen. One day, she receives a job offer to plan a summer solstice celebration in Armaria, a small country overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. While preparing for the celebration, Emilia meets a sexy and mysterious man named Ren in the castle’s courtyard. She hasn’t felt this electrified by a man in a long time, but her excitement is short-lived once she realizes that Ren is actually Duke Laurent, the ruler of Armaria!

One day, the female lead wakes up as Rosaline, a character from an erotic novel. Surprisingly, Rosaline is... the tutor who is killed after failing to trigger the awakening in Theodor, the terminally ill, obsessive tyrant! The key to solving his problem lies in evoking intense emotions through lovemaking! As a former personal trainer, Rosaline tries to initiate the awakening by non-sexual means. And for her own survival, she accomplishes her mission and makes him healthy, but... something peculiar unfolds. "Your Highness... You have become too healthy..."

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“If only…everyone was in love like us, and didn’t cheat— the world would be a peaceful place.” Noburu's about to find out his happy marriage is a lie! Tagawa Noburu thinks he has it all—a budding graphic design career and wedded bliss with his loving wife, Aiko. A fool for love, he's only too happy to be the perfect husband who meets her every need…little does he know that Aiko takes him for granted and is having a steamy affair with her supervisor at work! What's a betrayed husband to do? Fight for his own happy ending!

The world is divided into three regions: the Sky Islands, the Surface, and the underground world known as ‘Proserpina.’ Miobe, who lives in Proserpina, dreams only of the day she can go to the Sky Islands with her first love, Haluk. However, one night while Miobe is asleep, a revolution breaks out in the underground world, changing the fate of both Haluk and Miobe…!

Yukana Asakino is a part-time music teacher. She has both beauty and saint-like kindness. She's the perfect woman, respected by students and teachers alike... however... She has a secret that no one knows. The only one impervious to her charm is Koki Nagami, one of her students. He's standoffish and always treats Miss Asakino coldly. However, he also has a secret he's been keeping from everybody...!

Tamako, a high school girl, comes to play at the beach with her friends. She gets drunk, and when she awakes next morning, she sees Tomio lying beside her. Now she's in a panic.

She finally met the person she was destined to be with, but love isn't always easy. Twenty-six-year-old Angela is a virgin when she meets Vic, and his breathtaking good looks, sexy voice and overall charm have her hoping he'll seduce her into bed. A hint of danger appeals to many women, but Angela always thought her ideal type was someone steady. She never expected she'd want to give everything to someone like Vic, who's anything but. Feeling like she's under a spell, Angela becomes intoxicated with her desire for Vic. And soon her peaceful life will be turned completely upside down.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. "Relax your body, Suyeon." "H-How…." "Breathe." Suyeon panted, her body stiff as a board. She trembled at the sight of Gihyuk, who had gone from “oppa” to a man in an instant. "Otherwise, I can’t do it right. Come on." "I-I can’t." She wasn’t a child anymore. There were far too many things she needed to be taught. "Don’t run. And don’t pass out either." She’d already run away once before. Who was it that seduced him first, saying she wanted to be taught? So now, take it properly. Being a friend’s younger sister wouldn’t earn her any mercy.

Princess Eva has traveled to Xaviera to meet her fiance. As she stands by the stables, a handsome young man suddenly commands her to take care of his horse. It's her fiance, Alex, who mistook her for a maid. Alex is an infamous playboy, and Eva's dressed so plainly she was mistaken for a servant! Eva is anxious, but Alex proves himself to be kinder than his first impression, so she decides to go through with the wedding in order for her country to prosper. But Alex isn't interested in getting married! How is Eva, an uninitiate when it comes to love who has never even kissed a man before, supposed to change his mind?

Another work by Reiko Shimizu, or rather her newest. This series is a disturbing manga about solving murder cases by applying the newly developed method of viewing the memory of dead people's brains. And as in every manga done by this mangaka, weird supernatural forces are of course included.The first chapter is actually a prologue and is concentrated on the first case where this method was used. Chapter 2 is when the two main characters are introduced, so hang on!NOTE: There is a related anime with episodes based on selective chapters from the manga. 

“Go to Texas. There you’ll find what you’re looking for.” With this mysterious message from his grandfather Felix Reyes, Lucas sets off on a journey and stumbles upon a shocking truth. Before he died, his grandfather had orchestrated Lucas’s betrothal to Alyssa, a friend’s daughter. Lucas didn’t want to give up the bachelor life and had no interest in marriage…and neither did Alyssa. When Lucas appears out of nowhere, Alyssa knows she can’t marry someone so arrogant. However, since half the deed to her ranch belongs to the Reyes family, if she refuses the marriage, she must also let go of her beloved home…

Mariel Peridenver can’t wait to attend the emperor’s birthday party—but not because she cares about the emperor. Her only goal is to confess her love to the man of her dreams, the dashing Sir Resnor, and have her way with him! But when the clock strikes 10, something strange happens: Mariel is seized with uncontrollable desire, making her desperate to jump into bed with someone… anyone! Can Mariel satisfy her lust, shake off this raunchy curse, and still achieve a happy ending with her dream guy?

Maddy is an event planner working for the famous jewelry designer Aleksei Petrov. As soon as he asks her to help him organize a tour of Europe, she realizes she has a problem. He’s so attractive she can barely control herself around him. Before long Maddy can’t resist his charms, and her relationship with Aleksei crosses the line between professional and personal. But she knows it can’t last. To Aleksei, Maddy’s no more than the object of his desire, and until she can get over her painful past, Maddy knows no relationship of hers can truly have a future.

"Even if you know nothing, this much is still possible." The man assigned to protect her. His dark, bottomless eyes remained inscrutable—whether they burned with intensity or indifference, she couldn’t tell. Each time he whispered, the skin brushing against his lips tingled. “How do you know how I’ll react, showing up like this every night?” “Ah…!” “Without fear. Hmm?” He whispered on, holding Jane firmly in his embrace. For some reason, it felt like he was teasing her again. A sudden surge of defiance rose within her. “You keep saying things like that because I always back down… So that’s why you’re doing it again.” “Then don’t back down. Simple as that.” “…” “Do you have a problem with sleeping after a drink?” Caught off guard by his unexpected words, she momentarily forgot to respond. Without hesitation, he cupped her neck and chin in one hand, his face impassive as he leaned down. “Stay the night.” A crossroads from which there would be no turning back. That night seemed determined to consume them both in its entirety.

Is it because we're alpha and omega? I don't even like this guy, but whenever I'm with him, my body gets hot, and I can't take my eyes off him... I want to touch him. That's... strange, isn't it? Akari is twenty-six years old was born as the rare gender omega. On the surface, omegas are given "special treatment" due to a promotion for diversification. However, Akari still finds it hard to live in such a society. She was teased during puberty, and companies wouldn't take her seriously when she was job hunting... That's why she's giving it her all to work towards a society where everyone can live comfortably. At Akari's company, Kaede, a national government employee, was dispatched as an advisor for the so-called "diversity promotion" to create an environment where alphas and omegas can work together.

Francesca’s father recently passed away, leaving her to shoulder enormous debts. With all of her troubles, the one she’s worried about the most is her weak mother, who is unaware of their situation. Then Francesca is approached by a man who offers to finance her loan. However, the condition is…marriage? She can’t believe what she's hearing as she is given the terms by sexy bank CEO Reed Kennard. “You need financial support and I need a wife. This is a sensible business transaction.”

“Eyes that are filled with infinite trust without any greed. Usually, you can only find those in animals. Isn't that right, Miss Lian?” The name Lian was still unfamiliar to her ears. The years she lived as Lian were longer than the years she lived as Gia, but she still feels that name unfamiliar, as if it belonged to someone else. “It seems you are mistaking me for someone else.” she just uttered that obvious answer. Like a machine, I repeated the words. She didn't want to interact with his life ever again. “I never said it was a person.” “… yes?" As she slightly frowned, the corners of Tristan's mouth rose in front of her eyes. It was just when she thought she could escape. He continued to pun his words, further. "I've lost one of the animals that I've been raising, but I think that it is possible to find it." 블랙 스톰 / Dark Storm (Lately scans)

Like the Little Mermaid, I want to be by his side even if I can't tell him how I feel. Maureen, a zoologist, was at her wits end as her work visa was about to expire. Then Xander, who worked on the same island, proposed a sham marriage. This marriage, he said, would allow him to avoid losing his daughter to his late wife's parents and allow me to continue doing the work I love. It sounds like a dream come true, if not for the fact that I've loved him for so long, and the proposal is only a fake... And how can I bear the cruelty of a token marriage to a man who doesn't love me? Don't be so nice to me... I'll mistake this for something that's real.

Show me the passion you’ve hidden away in your heart. Catherine came to Portugal from England to inspect a painting. Roberto de Sousa, the man who requested her services, coldly dismisses her when he sees she’s a woman. Catherine’s determined to prove her worth to this former race car driver. But Roberto continues to avoid her, plagued by insecurities caused by the huge scar on his face from an accident. Yet his wild black curls and sexy gaze make Catherine feel as though her body is going to boil over. Scar and all, he is just too beautiful…

The female lead, Jian Yan, was forced into marriage by her stepmother and ended up becoming a hot topic online. To resolve the situation, she agreed to marry Gu Linxiu, the male lead, whom she had just met. Jiang Yan believed that Gu Linxiu was wealthy, disabled in both legs and was still mourning a lost love. In reality, while the wealth was real, the disability was just a misunderstanding and the "lost love" wasn't gone at all. It was her. After seeing an entire wall covered of photos of her and Gu Linxiu from their youth, along with candid shots of her taken from different angles, Jiang Yan was completely stunned. No one even told her she was in this kind of relationship?

Loris was standing alone at a party?her fianc?, Mark, had gone off to dance with another woman just because she was lateSo when a stranger asks her to dance, she takes his hand without a thought. Perhaps dancing with this blond, green-eyed, handsome man will make Mark jealous… Loris, emboldened, asks the man for a kiss only to have him refuse her! Rejected by two men in one night, Loris feels mortified?what has she done to deserve this? Will she ever find happiness?

Remi Nikitani is no shy violet—she's elegant, direct, and ambitious, with plans to take over her father's corporation. So she's not interested in marrying for business or political reasons. After all, why be saddled with someone she doesn't love when she can make her way to the top by herself? But when her father sets her up with Jun Arata, a young hotshot in his own right and someone who knows about the unrequited love Remi fostered for years, she's thrown for a loop. She rejects him, of course, but somehow he keeps finding his way back into her life. But is he interested in her? Or does he only want to take over her business and leave her in the dust? A sexy spinoff of Our Fake Marriage!

At nearly 30 years old, I'm only interested in men who are ready to marry. But then, I meet a dangerous man whose touch sets me on fire! My whole body feels hot... The spot where his lips touch is burning. My passion for him every time we meet sucks me in; it's frightening! This is an exciting, 100-page special version with more love scenes than before!!

When a night out to a piano recital turns into a literal nightmare for Seoyoon, she's unceremoniously inducted into a world of horrifying beings. There, she meets Heewon, a charming "superbia" who informs her that she is nothing more than food for these creatures born of sin. Now, she must succumb to the likes of vampires and incubi as they feed on her for sustenance. Can she escape the darkness that lurks under the cover of night, or will she find a reason to stay inside this sinister realm?

Living together…is the one thing they really shouldn’t do. While staying at a hotel in Greece, Fran finds an abandoned baby. Just where did the baby come from? Could it be from the tornado the day before? According to the police, the baby’s parents are dead and her uncle Nikolos is desperately looking for her. Nikolos is the CEO of a large company, a man who lives for thrills and pleasure! Or at least that’s what the gossip magazines paint him as—a playboy. But what Fran sees when she reunites him with his niece is a person filled with sincerity. And then he says he wants Fran to accompany him and the baby back to Mykonos, where his family lives…

“―You’re extremely wet, have you been waiting for this?” Working at the corporate planning division, Koyuki Morishita’s (28) current problem is her standoffish boss, Aoi Minase (31). He talks down to people and is insensitive, all while being expressionless... she thought she’d never have to deal with him outside of work but— Having to go into an arranged marriage to pay back the debt of her family’s business, the man that appears in front of her is none other than Minase...! Koyuki bounty tries to decline but... With a passionate look in his eyes, much different than his normal expression, Minase says, “I’m going to make love to you now.” — Insistently rubbing a sensitive area with his long fingers... She knows she shouldn’t but she’s going to climax!!