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Some bonds aren't born — they're made. And sometimes... they're paid for. A twisted connection. A strange contract. A story that dares to cross the line "The job is simple. You just have to be a dog." When his father's company went bankrupt, Dale Jackson was in debt. As he wanders helplessly in the midst of the Great Depression, a strange proposal comes to him. Unable to pass up the opportunity to work for the Baskervilles, the richest man in New York, Dale finally accepts the offer. "Dale, be a good dog." 'You're sounding like a good dog. I'm a man!' Dale grew up in a conservative Puritan family. To him, Charlotte's demands seem absurd. "Nice, aren't you? Lick it." "Dogs don't wear clothes. I'll take it off." "Dale, you're going to need a lot of training." But Dale's body responds steadily to the woman's commands, and his consciousness, once immoral, sinks to the bottom. 'Charlotte... Break me even more,' Not knowing where that dangerous play will end.

He’s manly, sexy, and an international businessman to boot! Raul is the name of this perfect lover, and for Penny, she’s starting to wonder just what their relationship is. “We’re thirteen years apart in age, am I nothing more than his temporary plaything?” Penny decides that she wants to be on equal footing with Raul, so she proposes to him! However, things backfire on Penny when Raul misunderstands what she really wants and rejects her confession. She leaves the house in a shocking manner, but anew life begins to blossom from within Penny...!?

A collection of romantic oneshots published with edition 02/2020 of Flowers as separate-volume supplement (?????). Rereleased on June 12th 2020 as digital-only compiled volume. 1) Ano Hoshizukiyo (SAITOU Chiho) 2) Sakura no Negai Goto (NAKAGAWA Kaoru) 3) Ren'ai Complex (NINOMIYA Yuuko) 4) Na no Hanabatake de Tsukamaete (SHIRAKABE Takumi) 5) Kimi no Iru Heya (MIKUMO Akari) In compiled volume, there are some chapters that released before in other “separate-volume supplement”s as well: -Little More: Chiisako no Niwa Bangai-hen (KODAMA Yuki) -Spirits and Fresh (OOGAMI Takako) -In the Pocket (TANI Kazuno)

Once the cherished daughter of a noble household, Hong Yeo-won now lives a quiet, precarious life. After the untimely death of her parents, her family’s fortune collapsed, and she found herself alone until a familiar face appeared at her door. The man was none other than Choi Geon-yul, her betrothed from childhood, who earnestly begged for a place to stay in her humble workshop. But there was one thing Yeo-won had failed to consider. These days, she earns her living by carving “intimate objects.” “Do you even know what these are used for?” “They say such things are used in brothels… or between married couples.” “Exactly. But do you know how they’re used? Where they go?” “Go… where?” When Geon-yul accidentally discovers her secret craft, Yeo-won braces for humiliation, only for him to make an unexpected offer to “help” her improve her work. “I’ll show you mine.” “What?” “You can take the mould directly from me.”

Emma, a human, works as a magical potion maker and counts a snake duke—a noble beastman—as her close friend. One day, he comes to her with a surprising request: help Lyle, a unicorn beastman and an elite royal guard, overcome his fear of women. Emma agrees, and what begins as simple training—starting with just holding hands—quickly escalates into interactions that seem more suited to lovers! Um... isn’t this physical contact a little too intense? A romantic fantasy begins as a hands-on "lesson" with a unicorn beastman knight turns into a passionate courtship!

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Ordinary high school student Jururu is on the verge of death in a sudden accident on her way home from school as usual. But then a mysterious woman appears and saves Jururu by turning time back, and tells her that things like this will continue to happen in the future, however there is only way to survive. That is to help Gosegu to help her achieve what she wants! Jururu, who had no choice but to listen to it in order to live, She meets Gosegu, who has transferred to her class the next day, but Gosegu gives her an unexpected proposal… “Would you like to become an idol with me?!” “What do you mean, Segu…?” Jururu really helped Go Segu and became an idol. Will she be able to overcome her death?!

Sylvia wakes up inside a game she played once before dying. The name of the game? "Devour Virginal Pretty Boys and Level Up." “You lived such a lazy life that you were destined for the Hell of Sloth.” Sylvia, who spent her entire life as a carefree YOLO type, is now headed straight for the Hell of Sloth. To avoid that fate, she must conquer virginal handsome men and make it to heaven. “I'll do my absolute best—devour those virgin pretty boys and level up!”

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From MangaPlaza: A rollercoaster romance following an office worker hopeless in love and a younger company president whose hobby is to both dote and tease! Convinced that being a wallflower is all she needs to be happy, Misaki has resorted to keeping things simple from day to day. But when one thing suddenly leads to another, she spends the night in bed with Atsumori, her company's president. And it doesn't stop there. After their first night of passion, he begins pampering her like crazy and even buys her a new apartment! On the other hand, despite her reservations about love, Misaki finds herself more and more attracted by Atsumori's mind games!

Wonyoung, a romance web novel writer who dislikes dating but loves handsome faces more than anyone, receives a delivery of a robot vacuum cleaner one day. The vacuum says, 'I’m an AI that has copied your friend Shin Mu-il, who you were so fond of. I’ll show you as many faces as you like, so please find the murderer who killed the real Shin Mu-il.' Enticed by this shocking proposal, she rashly agrees, but it turns out to be more difficult than she expected.

Unha is the granddaughter of a shaman, and she's next in line to become one herself. It's a fate she never asked for, but she's always known that an evil force is out there waiting to destroy her if she rejects her destiny. However, all hope is not lost, as her grandmother spoke vaguely of a person who holds the key to her survival. So when the handsome character she's only ever met in her dreams appears before her as a man named Jueon, she's almost certain he's the key. Still, Unha's fate only becomes more complicated with her old school friend Haesu reentering her life. If she and Jueon are fated, then why is her connection to Haesu so strong? Is it possible they're all connected, not just in this life, but in the past as well?

Plara Dyne is a noble young lady who dreams of a fairytale romance. At a party, she happens to meet Ion and discovers he's not human — but instantly falls for his looks, which match her ideal type, and boldly asks him to date her. However, Ion responds instead with, "Let's get married," and takes her back to his mansion. Caught off guard, Plara ends up spending the night with Ion — and while she begins to enjoy it, something about him reminds her of a young dragon she once saved in the past…?!

Welcome to "Chrono Life," a virtual reality game where only the strongest survive. Ji-u logs in to "Chrono Life," only to be ignored and ridiculed by the other players for his lack of experience, crappy items, and being an overall noob. But when he upgrades his wooden stick to the max reinforcement level of +99, Ji-u realizes he has the power to split continents and slay armies of thousands in just one swing. "It's time to teach the rest of you a lesson, you f*ckers."

Misfortune brings an unexpected new relationship… Allie is astonished to find her whole room flooded. Her bed is like a giant sponge absorbing water leaking from the ceiling! She immediately calls her upstairs neighbor, a man she’s never seen in person. Nathan, the neighbor, is confused by the swampy mess in his kitchen and knows it must be his father’s fault. His father has done nothing but meddle in his son’s life ever since his wife died. But Nathan forgets all about his father as soon as he takes one look at the pretty downstairs neighbor who knocks on his door.

Sharp eyes, a stiff expression, and a commanding voice— Raised as a warrior, Angelica, the daughter of a Royal Army general, is infamous for her cold demeanor and is mockingly called the “Ice Villainess.” Even when her engagement is publicly broken at her own announcement party, she maintains her composure, determined not to bring shame to her family’s code of honor. However, the fact that there is no heir is a serious problem. Convinced that marriage is impossible for someone shunned by high society, Angelica secretly begins searching for a man who will provide her with a child—no strings attached. To her surprise, the one who steps forward is none other than the Crown Prince Elvan, the very man admired by noble ladies across the kingdom… and to whom Angelica has sworn her loyalty!?

In order to support her older sister, Eve Jenna, the beautiful second daughter of a poor countryside baron, agreed to marry Count Hound. Despite his age, Count Hound holds the title of being the empire's most handsome man, a rich and powerful playboy with numerous women on each arm - and thus only interested in a lady of the house and not someone to warm his bed. He already had numerous children, the oldest of which is even a year older than Eve, so no need to bear him an heir either. So, for 3 years, the two had a harmonious marriage as partners who hardly interferre with each other's private lives, until the Count suddenly requests a divorce. Naturally, as he is the one to break their contract first and thus has to pay out compensation, Eve is happy to agree...

When Charlotte wakes up, she has amnesia. Her power as a "rare saint" is blocked, but that's no big deal, because her husband, Osvald, is too good-looking...! However, it seems that in the past, Charlotte has tormented people with her cruel behavior, and because of that, he hates her...? If that is the case, I will try my best to hide the fact that I have amnesia and be of service! A handsome and heart-warming love fantasy between the master's most favorite evil saint and a clumsy genius sorceress!

She's never known romance and she can't give birth but even so, she definitely still wants a perfect family like those she's seen in family sitcoms. While she was having trouble with her marriage hunting, a high-spec hottie who agreed to accept all of Sachiko's conditions miraculously appeared before her. However, this man, Keiichi, actually has an outrageous secret. Will Sachiko be able to overcome the various hardships in her way and finally obtain the happy home she's always wanted!?

Kuruhi, first prince of Gahama Kingdom, is the epitome of a spoiled brat with his arrogant attitude and behavior. After countless misdeeds, he is finally banished from the royal family and reduced to a commoner! The wandering, mud-covered former prince finds himself at an inn run by Emma, a girl who has a severe obsession with royalty drama. Emma is bewildered by the sudden appearance of her "Oshi", and determined to get him back on his feet, she embarks on a grand project!

Yoshiwara, old Edo's paradise of pleasure, has been reborn in modern-day Tokyo.... In this playground of the powerful, where money rules all, women sell both their bodies and the idea of romance to their male clientele. Thrust into this world is the ingenue Asuka, who's been sold out by her foster parents to pay off their debts. While at first oblivious to the nature of Yoshiwara, she accidentally barges in on a "transaction" between a courtesan and her client. Confronted with her new reality of being bought and sold, she longs to make a break for it... but is there anyone around her she can trust...?!

Eleanor, who lacked the love she needed since birth, lost everything in an instant as a princess. A political marriage with the Duke of another country that was forced upon her. The last thing she wanted was to live as a duchess in vain and die a miserable death. Miraculously, she went back to the past and swore that she won’t live like a fool again. As she constantly seeks an opportunity to turn the tables, will her rebellion succeed?

Caitlyn is faced with the critical decision to sell her land—her home—to pay off her debts. Her only hope is financial support from a millionaire—the honorary son of an old sheik acquaintance of hers. But the man that comes to see her is her old boyfriend Luke! He was the traitor who worked for her father six years ago, but stole some money and ran away. And now he's fraternizing with the rich and famous? As she works to overcome the shock, Luke gazes coolly at her. He was the one who left Caitlyn, so why is he looking at her with such undisguised hatred in his eyes?

Lin Yuxi thought Zhou Yanjing loved her, but in the end, she realized it was just a self-deceptive joke. The one he truly loved had always been someone else. When their three-year marriage contract ended, she took off her wedding ring and chose not to linger. Everyone believed their divorce was inevitable. However, instead of hearing news of their separation, people were shocked to witness the aloof and untouchable Young Master Zhou kneeling before a woman, his voice hoarse as he pleaded: "Lin Yuxi, can you love me one more time?"

"Um, Editor. I have the scene in my head, so… should we give it a try?" She meant to keep it dry and professional since it was all just pretend—but he was just too sexy. He casually said that just going as far as foreplay, without actual penetration, would be enough for him to write smoothly, then left the room. Unlike his calm demeanor, Daseul’s body was burning with arousal, and she ended up secretly pleasuring herself. But when she looked up, sensing something strange, she saw him leaning against the wall—watching the whole thing unfold. She froze, mortified that her editor had caught her masturbating while moaning the name of the writer. Leaning quietly against the wall, he asked with a slow voice, "Shall I help you?"

Haeru, who was gifted with the mysterious power to foresee the future, rejects her fate and flees. One day, a peculiar scholar appears before her! A man who constantly gets lost, tells lies, and insists that fighting is done with the mind, not the body. From the moment she meets him, Haeru's halted fate begins to move again. In 15th century Joseon, a sweet yet dangerous tale of love and war unfolds between the greatest genius king, untold by history, and a mysterious woman bound by the chains of destiny!

Nisha, who wants to live an ordinary life, hears rumours of a serial killer around her. One full moon night, she discovers a man dragging a bag containing a person down a dark alley. She tries to run away, but ends up losing consciousness... When Nisha wakes up, the man suddenly flashes his red eyes and speaks with a slightly excited expression. 'You're not human, are you?'

The "Golden Wizard" is the hero who saved a kingdom, and the "Silver Wizard" is the wicked mage who killed the king. One day, Mei, a baker's daughter living in the country where the legend of the two wizards was born, finds a grain of wheat in shining silver on the outskirts of town. What awaits her is a "silver wheat field" covered in shimmering stalks of silver wheat. This is a silvery fantasy woven by wizards.

What’s a girl to do when a problematic fave ends up as the catch of the day? After a long hospitalization in her past life, Yuri is thrilled to wake up on a mysterious island feeling fit and healthy. She even gets a reprieve from lonely island life in the form of a handsome man fished out of the ocean! But when she discovers the charming prince is destined to become the tyrannical male lead from one of her favorite romance novels, it’s up to Yuri to keep him from going bad… no matter what it takes!

"Finally, I can make you mine, senpai." Her cute kouhai is secretly a tyrannical heir? "I'll make sure you know exactly how much I like you. You'd better prepare yourself." Amane is troubled by the heavy workload caused by a shortage of staff at her company. One day, she reunites with Ikuya, an underclassmen at her college who had admired her during her university days, and Ikuya starts working at Amane's company. Amane's burden is lightened and things seem to be going well, but... on the way home with Ikuya, Amane feels something is off. Ikuya knows where she lives, even though she hasn't told him, and he knows that she doesn't have a boyfriend. Ikuya, who was a cute, Golden Retriever-type kouhai during her university days, finally shows his true colors!

Would you believe me if I told you that I can "see" people's thoughts?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. No matter what, Lee Suhyeok was always number one.Seoha hated hearing that.Because it meant that no matter how hard she tried, she could never beat Lee Suhyeok.“You’ll see. This time, I’ll be number one.”However, even if she studied all night without sleeping,no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn’t beat Lee Suhyeok.With anger burning inside her, Seoha came up with an extreme method…“I like you.”“……”“Do you want to go out with me?”If her skills weren’t enough, she would just have to use another method. She didn’t care if people called her a cheater.“I told you, for every time we do it, I’ll get one question wrong.”“No… stop… I want to stop…”“Oh? Then I guess you won’t be number one this time either.”“Ah…”At those words from Suhyeok, saying she wouldn’t be number one this time either, Seoha’s hand, which had been pushing him away, froze in midair. Seeing her reaction, Lee Suhyeok smiled and brushed his hair back.“If my Seoha wants to be number one, you’ll have to try harder.”

One day, Gard, a servant of a count's family, was framed for a crime he did not commit and was fired from his job. "You're worse than trash! Get out of this house immediately!" Expelled from the Count's family and with nowhere to go, Gard saw a flyer recruiting students for Remillion Magic Academy and decided to take the entrance exam in the royal capital. It was said to be the most difficult exam to enter a magic academy, but Gard passed it with ease. How could this happen to Gard, who was just a servant?! Yes, in his previous life, Gard was actually the "strongest sage"! The strongest sage is unrivaled!

One day, Nayu, who quit her job due to social phobia, meets Karen, who is as beautiful as a jewel. Karen has a high fever and is curled up outside. Unable to bear the sight, Nayu takes Karen into her house, bathes her, and takes care of her. However, Karen is homeless and moves from one friend's house to another, and by chance, they end up living together. Sensitive Nayu and free-spirited Karen. Nayu's closed heart gradually opens up as she sees the contrasting lives of the two, and she begins to have special feelings for them. However, it seems that Karen is hiding a secret from her past--!? Sachi Miyabe's return to the world of yuri!

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In "Ren to Julis," our protagonist Julis Kanroji, an adult entertainer, yearns for genuine love amidst societal misconceptions about her due to her voluptuous appearance and reputation. Tired of being objectified and used, Julis seeks hope for a better future. Similarly, Ren, a college student who recently ended a toxic relationship with her manipulative girlfriend Ami Hinazawa, shares a similar desire to break free from hurtful experiences. As their paths converge, will Julis and Ren find the love and understanding they seek, or will their meeting lead to unexpected twists and turns in their quest for love and acceptance?

My long-awaited life of marriage was a day-one disaster. Between my selfish husband and his overbearing mother, I was this close to reaching my breaking point... So I asked for a divorce!

Kim Do-rim, a successful career woman in her 30s, and Oh Yeon-tae, an aspiring mystery novelist. Do-rim, constantly chasing her career, yearns for a good night's sleep, while Yeon-tae, long isolated as an aspiring novelist, yearns to overcome the limitations of her creative abilities. Two people who have lived completely different lives with no common ground come to travel to the mansion through an invitation from Yeongchunhwa, and inside the mansion, they discover a 'Fantasy Booth' that will make their desires come true...? "Did we... really... do this in the Fantasy Booth?" Will the two be able to fulfill their desires in the mansion?

From Antisense Scanslations:In a certain country, drinking fresh water can be dangerous, and beer is brewed as a result. Freia, a young girl who hopes to become a master brewmeister, travels with her beer-loving companion Kater in search of a sparkling, golden beer.

As descendants of a divine flower, women of the Sacred Bloom tribe have the power to heal all wounds as well as release an irresistible scent that renders all men lovestruck. Ari is the last surviving member of her tribe, but she has yet to learn how to control her mysterious powers. When Prince Dokyeom learns of this, he vows to protect Ari and eventually make her his bride and empress of Dowol. But as Ari's powers awaken, can she keep other men at bay long enough for her to become empress?

“They came looking for me. The secret from back then has already been uncovered by them. If we want to save him, we must kill the other one.” A letter from the orphanage mother after years of silence pulls Green back into the nightmare of his childhood. Soon after, Green sees them again at her funeral—his childhood friends, Chen Zeyu and Tao Ye. The three move into Tao Ye’s small Western-style house and begin to test each other’s sincerity. Who must be killed? Who is to be saved? And what role does Green play in all of this? Who is that boy—vague in memory, yet the one who once stirred Green’s heart?

“I can’t just abandon them!” During an inspection of the knight order, Marchioness Neon, wife of the frontier lord, comes face-to-face with a horrifying scene: wounded soldiers and corpses left in a dilapidated shack. The hellish sight triggers memories of her previous life as a nurse—and she rises to take action, determined to save the soldiers!

Vanessa has been suffering from constant nightmares, and in turn isn't acting the way a child should. Strange rumors have been circulating around her house among the servants because of this. A rumor that the Marquess House has a Devil in it. Until one night a true devil appears before her, "Did you call for me?" "What? Me, call for you? What are you talking about?" In Vanessa's confusion she doesn't realize that this Devil will be the one to turn her life upside down!

Hyakkaou Academy, a prestigious private school. Here in this academy, students are divided into social strata. Standing above all others is the student council, who rules over the students with their Gambles. It's heaven if you win, and hell if you lose. Those adept at gambling are the envy of all, while the weak are left to suffer the madness of the academy. One girl transfers to this academy. Her name is Jyabami Yumeko.

"I will never share a bed with you." At just twelve years old, Tilda is married off to King Carlyle of the neighboring kingdom of Ashkeld as a symbol of political alliance. Vowing to serve her new country as queen, she is instead met with cold rejection, relentless humiliation, and days filled with hardship. Yet, armed with the teachings of her late mother and unwavering pride, Tilda makes a vow—to never give her body to the man who so cruelly cast her aside. This is the story of a queen who refuses to break, and the pride she holds above all.

I can't just abandon them!" When Marchioness Neon visits the knights for an inspection, what she sees is a horrifying scene-wounded soldiers and corpses lying in a rundown shack... The hellish sight brings back memories of her past life as a nurse, and she rises to save the soldiers-!

The charming slice-of-life manga about a café run by a polar bear that inspired the beloved anime–includes bonus color content! Polar Bear is a walking, talking, pun-loving bear who runs a serene café. The regulars include a lovestruck zookeeper with a crush on the café’s waitress, and a panda who stops by after a hard day of being a panda at the zoo. Join the café’s colorful clientele through the seasons in this comforting and pawfully funny manga about daily specials, romantic complications, and working the (coffee) grind.

She was the only one who accepted me, the town outcast… After getting tangled up with the wrong guy in a bar, Lindsey is saved by a stranger. Cal Whitaker…the man she’s been looking for! He is the only person who can renovate her boutique and restore the town’s outdoor music hall! But after rejecting his hometown, he’s not the most popular person. However, Lindsey sees a kindness underneath his unfriendly attitude that calls out to her. She’s even ready to give her body and soul to Cal, but he’s leaving after the renovations are finished…

Liosette Madal, the only daughter of a count’s family, is facing her sixth broken engagement. And each time, the reason is the same: Her name is almost identical to the most famous lady in high society—Liosette Dadel! In this world, unmarried women are not allowed to show their faces in public, and engagements typically begin through written letters. So the mistake happens over and over—men send proposals believing she’s that Liosette… only to realize their mistake too late. Having grown used to the cycle, Liosette now takes it upon herself to gracefully end the engagement each time, preserving the other party’s dignity and reputation. But this time, she receives a proposal from Duke Loris Visant, a highly esteemed nobleman known for being one of the rare elite bachelors. As usual, Liosette assumes it’s just another misunderstanding— and prepares to end it quickly. The surprise? Loris is completely serious. Not only does he seem to know exactly who she is, but he also shows genuine affection and an oddly strong determination to marry her! Is he mistaken like the others… or is this time truly different? And can a girl who’s grown used to ending engagements… finally fall in love?