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A woman who entered the entertainment world for the sake of her younger sibling falls victim to corrupt powers. Upon learning the truth about his sister’s identity, Siwoo enters the entertainment world himself to uncover the mystery behind her death.

This story is about a bisexual girl who isn’t popular with both men and women.

"Congratulations, Host. You've completed the S-rank mission 'Kill the Bloody Queen Rina.' Max, the captain of the guards, has reached max affection level. Charm stats are fully maxed out..." The sudden electronic voice in my ear should have made me happy. Except for one problem—I am Rina. After dying and waking up five years in the past, Rina now knows the truth: her loyal guard, her gentle fiancé, and even her tsundere younger brother will soon betray her, falling for that Host instead. This time? Rina’s decided to dust off her hands—and stay far away.

Suzuran is abused by her twin sister Seiran and their mother but, in public, she plays the role of "the worst villain in the world". When they enter the Saint Sirius Academy, where human and demons share classes, Yoake of the Noir class becomes interested in her and her destiny changes forever.

“Dad loves someone. Someone who isn't you, mom.” After hearing her daughter's shocking words, a battle with her husband begin! Kasumi married Yosuke, whom she admired since her school days. However, she finds it difficult to get along with Masaya and Emi, who are Yosuke's friends. Ever since Masaya moved to Tokyo on a job away from home, Emi, who has come to visit frequently, seems to be closer to Yosuke...? When Kasumi finally decides to divorce Yosuke, he takes an overbearing attitude toward their daughter...!

In the era of the Industrial Revolution, Rebecca, a girl from a London orphanage in England, steals the fate of an heiress to save her life from the bottom.

Hiromi is suddenly reunited with her high school boyfriend—at a professional match-making service! But their reunion isn't a sweet one, because he doesn't seem to remember Hiromi at all. In fact, he starts making wild accusations that make her question all her memories from back then. This sharp-tongued stranger is like an entirely different person from the guy she remembers! Is this a match doomed to fail?

Amelia was born unwanted. As an illegitimate daughter of a noble house, she spent her days starving—surviving on weeds plucked from the garden. Mocked as the “Filthy Lady” in high society, shunned by her family, and stripped of her dignity… she never expected anything from the world. Until one day, a marriage proposal arrives. Her fiancé? None other than Duke Logan—the infamous “Brutal Duke” feared by all. Why her? What does he want? And can a girl who’s only ever known cruelty… survive a love that feels just as dangerous?

Within the back alleys fusing retro and modern aesthetics, Chief, the cat in charge of the Tourist Information Center guides feline tourists to the actual shops best known for their respective cats.

The last thing i saw before everything got dark was the light from the explosion which debris had hit me, when i woke up i found myself in a tight space with no Light. When i tried to move everything around me started to break apart and a bright light flashed in my eyes followed by two big shadows. Dragons… two dragons were standing before me staring at me, in the panic i tried to get away but to my surprise i had no longer hands nor feet.

“The Duke’s Coldhearted Wife – A Promise of No Love… Yet He Cares for Me!” A young noblewoman was born without any magical abilities in a world where everyone relied on spirit protection and sorcery, making her unworthy of her noble status. When her family arranged her marriage to a duke infamous for his cold and ruthless nature, she had no choice but to accept her fate. But on their first meeting, he made one thing clear: “I will never love you, so don’t expect much.” Those words shattered any hope she had for a happy marriage. Yet, as time passed, she began to notice something strange… Despite his promise of no love, he treated her with unexpected gentleness, protected her without reason, and showed concern in ways she never imagined! Was it merely a duty, or were his feelings changing without him realizing it? A captivating romance unfolds between a duke who has closed off his heart and a wife who never expected to become special to him!

The last descendant of a villainous family, that brought the empire to the brink of destruction, Evelyn Revelbritt. Despised by the empire's citizens, annually being the most voted figure who should disappear ASAP, she lives an agonising and exhausting life! However, a golden opportunity to change her life has finally arrived. "What? The Ellerheim fiefdom, accompanied by the tile of Grand Duke, has been put up for auction?!" Evelyn made up her mind, "I will win this. Even if I have to die... I will take it!" However, there are specific requirements for the auction. First of all, being from a noble family. Second, having judicial authority under the Holy Temple. Third, must be recognised by the royal family after making great contributions. These are only extended to family members and spouses. "In that case, the solution is simple." Employing a physically healthy, unmarried man who meets the bidding qualifications as the husband, and entering a contract marriage! Can the empire's most despised woman really hire such a husband? Of course, by offering the highest salary in the industry and generous benefits, not to mention a divorce neatly arranged for after winning the auction. Make sure to secure a substantial alimony! With this, a couple of talented people should appear, right? We warmly welcome your applications! But this was all Evelyn's misjudgment. ...More applicants rushed in than she expected.

Nao, a first-year university student, is quietly enjoying her campus life. The school is buzzing with talk about her handsome classmate and model, "Sho," but she assumes such a glamorous world has nothing to do with her plain self. However, to her surprise, her crybaby and clumsy childhood friend turns out to be "Sho"! Not only that, but they suddenly start living together in secret from everyone?! A love story between two people who can't be honest with their feelings begins to unfold after their reunion.

Former immortal tale falls for a mortal monster

After completing all 200 endings of her favorite game "Nayla", a girl is given a 201st playthrough. She accepts and wakes up in the game as Claudia, Nayla’s wicked sister who always meets a grim fate. Desperate to survive, she proposes a marriage contract with the cursed prince, Nathan, to achieve the goal of making a pact with five spirits. Meanwhile, the seemingly virtuous heroine Nayla is determined to frame Claudia as evil. Is Claudia truly the villainess, or is there more to her story?

She’s scared to lose her heart. He’s a playboy and confirmed bachelor! When Jemma, a secretary, first meets Leon Stephanades, her boss’s wealthy Greek client, she’s unable to take her eyes off him. His smile almost makes her heart burst. Jemma tells herself she mustn’t fall for the playboy—he changes lovers as often as her parents and her boss do! In any case, he’s a confirmed bachelor who hates being tied down. Nevertheless, aware of Jemma’s gaze, Leon tugs her toward him and softly promises, “No conditions, no promises. But while we’re together, I’ll be yours only.” Though annoyed by his arrogance, Jemma is unable to resist his kiss.

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Leticia, a plain and overly serious noble lady from a fallen house, is desperate to find a husband before it’s too late. Unfortunately, suitors are scarce… unless you count her childhood friend Ethelbert—a dashing prince with a reputation for womanizing and an infuriating habit of offering her unsolicited love advice. Leticia is convinced that someone as radiant and flirtatious as him could never truly love someone as dull and uptight as her. Yet, the more he teases her, the more her carefully guarded heart begins to waver. Behind his smirk lies a desire that’s anything but casual. Can a woman raised to be proper resist the sweet, sinful lessons of a prince with dangerous charm?

Parentia (nicknamed Tia) is a reclusive, geeky noble lady with an obsession for researching magic items. To escape the burdens of high society, she deliberately spread rumors casting herself as a selfish, arrogant villainess.But one day, by a twist of fate, the handsome young noble Raul takes an interest in her showering her with affection and even proposing marriage!Flustered, Tia doubles down on her role as the wicked lady everyone thinks she is, determined to drive Raul away. But her every attempt only seems to backfire?!A clumsy villainess with a bad reputation versus a perfect, calculating young lordget ready for a delightfully sweet battle of love and wits?

Shoko has turned 30 and she has finally given up on finding a marriage partner. Recently having completed a year long contract, she wants to explore the freedom her lack of relationship and job obligations afford her and books a trip to Seoul, Korea. Unencumbered, she wants to visit the Korean BBQ restaurants alone and drink to celebrate her "graduation from marriage seeking activities."Not quite supportive is her sister, one who is already married to a good-looking, high earning man, who thinks Shoko should do the responsible thing and give marriage hunting a shot again. But Shoko cannot be deterred.But life has a strange way of turning things around. On her trip to Seoul, Shoko makes a surprising discovery, and an unexpected connection...This is a collaborative project between Higashimura Akiko and NAVER webtoon, which may be the first of its kind, at least involving such a luminary figure in manga. It is being released in Korean and Japanese, but not quite simul-release. Korean is about 20 chapters ahead.

Amidst the power struggles within Yuseon Airlines, assistant manager Yoo Hye-won is forced to take on the role of a spy. Growing up in a harsh environment, Hye-won was able to complete her education thanks to Yuseon Airlines' scholarship program, eventually securing a job at the prestigious corporation. One day, Ha Ji-seok, the company's vice president, tells her it's time to repay the company's kindness. He assigns her to secretly monitor his cousin, Ha Tae-beom, the executive director, and report his every move—turning her into an unwilling corporate spy. However, Tae-beom, fully aware that Hye-won is working for Ji-seok, deliberately keeps her by his side, making a show of tormenting her. But things don't go as planned. What started as a mere job takes an unexpected turn as the two find themselves slowly drawn to each other… Less...

"I always just worried about what could have been, and I'm already this age!" That isn't how it's supposed to go, but somehow I'm already thirty-ish! That's how it is for Rinko. It's six years until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and she's been thinking about marriage but... Note: Nominated for the 9th Manga Taisho Award and the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2016.

Legend has it, hundreds of years ago, the god of love plummeted to the mortal realm, his consciousness shattering into pieces, his time looping indefinitely—these were the kinds of tall tales Suo Mei liked to read. The summer after graduating from law school, Suo Mei lazes away at an old art studio, where a youth with rose-red eyes strikes up a conversation with her over a box of strawberries. She’d thought he was just a frivolous boy, but the truth seems much more complicated. “So, this time, will you choose to love her, or… kill her?”

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Lucienne, a sharp-tongued marquis’s daughter, and Jade, the perfect but insufferable son of a duke, can’t stand each other. But one night, Lucienne dreams of a future where their child becomes the savior who prevents an imperial invasion. To protect the kingdom, she decides to do the unthinkable—propose they have a child together. When she finally asks, Jade doesn't hesitate: “Prepare yourself,” he says, and pushes her down!?

“You said you wanted to be pounded until you passed out.” “C-CEO, that was… that was just something I wrote. A long time ago… just…” “Since it’s my name in your diary, I’ll be taking it.” “What?” “This diary. Is it really 100% yours?” “I—I don’t understand what you mean…” The suffocating tension in the air made her stomach twist uncomfortably. “Seems I own quite a large share of it.” “……!” Yes. That secret diary didn’t just contain Minju’s explicit fantasies— it clearly mentioned the name of the man she wanted to roll around in bed with. “Cha Sung-heon. My name shows up in every paragraph. How long are you going to keep denying it?” Sung-heon held the edge of the diary and flipped through it with a flutter. There was no need to check—she knew it was true. She really had written all of it.

Audisa Yang, a student with a perfect image, falls in love with his classmate, Vadia. However, Vadia's cold attitude becomes a hindrance for him. Audisa's close friends, often referred to as the IJO LUMUT trio, are not idle and are ready to help Audisa win his love in 99 ways. Will his efforts succeed?

Haruka Usami is a 24 year old office worker with an honest and hard-working attitude. Her boss, Tsukasa Ogami, is a serious man with eyes like a wolf. She's beginning to feel fed up with her boss's strictness, when she has to continue working after her ex-boyfriend has left her with a horrible loan to pay off! While working another job as a mascot character, she runs into her boss by chance! "I want to help my staff to work and grow together. There's someone in our office who does so much for us..." She gets to hear her boss's true thoughts!? It turns out her serious boss is a softy who's no good with talking to people. Now that she knows, she can't help but find him adorable. Now Haruka has to figure out how to express these feelings to him! What will happen in this odd office love story??

True Education (also known as Real Lesson) is a powerful Korean manhwa that follows Kang Chan, an agent from the Ministry of Education, who's dedicated to tackling severe bullying and corruption in high schools. Kang Chan enforces discipline through unconventional, often intense methods to protect victims and bring bullies to justice. Known for its gripping action and exploration of school-related social issues, True Education delves into the dark side of school life, highlighting themes of morality, justice, and the lasting impact of bullying, making it a compelling read for fans of action and social commentary.

who works at the accessory shop "Mystica Obscura," has been recently troubled by insomnia and her relationship with her childhood friend and perfumer, Anhel. The day their relationship changed, Rabishia began having mysterious dreams — a forbidden fragrance that seduces with scent and touch.

A time-rewind anthology from ZERO-SUM focusing on stories published on Syosetu. Cover Illustrator: Takamatsu Tsubasa. **Volume 1 Contents:** 1. "Hakanage na Reijou wa Yarinaoshitai" (), Art by Mayuzumi Kei, story by Sakimori Aoi. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9416gm/) 2. "Gyakkou Reijou wa Moto Konyakusha no Sugao wo Shiru" (), Art by Yumoto Miko, story by Nakamuro Akina. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9896gg/) 3. "Maki Modori Joou Heika wa Saishou no Tenohira de Odoranai" (), Art by Toyama Koma, story by Ecchan. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2337gw/) 4. "Kon'yaku Hakisareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Danzai Event wo Yarinaosu" (), Art by Kosaji, story by Mizuno Saaya. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8029ge/) **Volume 2 Contents:** 1. "The Wimpy Daughter and the Frog's Guide" (), By Kurosuke Kuina. 2. , By Nakakura Chikage. 3. , Art by Gemuta, Story by Kiramomozo. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1129hv/) 4. , Art by , Story by Michikusa Yamori. **Volume 3 Contents:** 1. . Art by Hoshina, Story by Kizaki Yuu. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5421fu/) 2. . Art by Urita Nohito, Story by Kobato Kosuzu. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0944ho/) 3. . Art by Azuya Chitose, Story by Asagao. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n6160gk/) 4. . Art by Takamatsu Tsubasa, Story by Michikusa Yamori.

33-year-old Han Sa-rang is an aspiring illustrator with slow hands. With her mother's introduction, she meets Sung Yo-sep who is a divorcee but has an ideal appearance. She may fall in love with him... But there's something wrong with this guy.

EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORNS Kayena Hill, the princess in the novel The Lady of the Black Rose, is the most exquisite beauty of the empire…and the empire’s biggest fool. A mere puppet in her brother’s schemes, she’s fated to be married off to an obsessive and abusive man and left to die. Except…it isn’t just fiction, not when this is her second life as the princess herself and third overall! Armed with her memories of what’s to come, Kayena must now rewrite her story and win her freedom. This time, she’ll be the one pulling the strings!

Go Back to the One You Love Dont Worry About Me.Even knowing she would only ever be a wife in name, Rachel agreed to marry the kingdoms famed knight and commander of the royal guard, Hendricka man she had long admired from afar.But the loveless marriage slowly began to eat away at her soul, leaving her only one source of strength: her beloved son, Lancelot.One day, however, a tragic accident claimed her lifeAnd just as her eyes closed for the last timethey opened again.She found herself back on the day of her wedding, as if time itself had granted her a second chance.Will she choose to live the same way all over again?Or this time will she take fate into her own hands?A story of heartbreak, rebirth, and a love that just might bloom the moment we stop waiting for it.

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Since birth, Nevaeh Solene has been engaged to Duke Baler Eustache, a man she's in love with. Unfortunately, she endured in a relationship that wasn't meant to be and her fiance ignored her for ten long winters. Then, she decides to break her engagement and change her life. Will Nevaeh's eternal winter finally melt into the blossoms of spring after meeting Emperor Arendt?

Tasuku is a young man hanging around with Maika, his childhood friend with whom he has been secretly in love since primary school. Recalling his past, he wonders what it would have been if he had found the courage to tell her his feelings before she left their hometown for school.

"Even though I was supposed to have been rejected for marriage once?!"The Dragon Saintess, tasked with caring for the black dragon "Gramvint," who protects the Kingdom of Elvasti, is the official fiance of the kingdom's prince. The current Dragon Saintess, "Ludia," has dedicated her life since childhood to taking care of the enormous dragon that resides in a giant cage. She was also engaged to the prince, "Edik."However, one day, "Edik" suddenly summoned "Ludia" and informed her of her dismissal as the Dragon Saintess and the annulment of their engagement. To her shock, the new Dragon Saintess was her stepsister, "Leila." What's more, "Edik" told her that her next destination would be marriage to the Black General, "Wilfried." But "Wilfried" rejected the marriage, saying, "You and I are not a good match"?!

Xolia makes the deal with the devil in order to obtain her desires. But she soon finds that this deal is shrouded in more mystery than she could have imagined.

In a world where humans and monsters coexist... The Katananomikoto, who wields the divine sword, and the Saya-Miko, a shrine maiden who channels divine power into that blade—together, they’ve protected the world from monsters and have been revered for generations. Saki was born the eldest daughter of the prestigious Saya-Miko clan, destined to inherit their sacred power. Yet, she was the only one born without any ability. Scorned as a “useless Saya-Miko,” constantly compared to her gifted younger sister, she lived a life of rejection and humiliation. Clinging to the words of her late grandmother—her only ally—Saki endured in silence. Until one day, her sister’s scheme leaves her vulnerable, and she is attacked by a monster. Just as death closes in, a man appears: Suguru, the strongest Katananomikoto of all. And with their fated encounter, the wheels of Saki’s destiny begin to turn...

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My life was controlled and I was betrayed in love. Now I can trust no one. Darcy's life is continually swept away by his arrogant father. Her mother isn't with her. She divorced her father and left with only Darcy's sister. Betrayed by the only lover she has ever shared love with, she experiences a cruel breakup. She thinks that no one has ever loved her. But when her father dies, everything changes. First is her reconciliation with her sister. Then, her father put his vast inheritance in trust for his former lover Curt, who is also a wealthy rancher. She is still unwilling to forgive him for his betrayal. But somewhere in her heart, Darcy, who is already exhausted in body and soul, is glad to see him again...?

Songhwa, who had cut ties with her past and was living a quiet life as an ordinary office worker, one day decides to attend her high school reunion. However, when she arrives at the venue, she's unable to step inside—her appearance and life have changed too much from who she used to be. Just as she turns to leave, she unexpectedly reunites with Hyunwoo, a former classmate from high school... Though she feels uneasy as Hyunwoo stirs up memories she'd already buried, her heart also begins to flutter. Is what they have just friendship? Or could it be love? Would you like a title suggestion for this story?

“From Slave Warrior to Fated Mate – An Unexpected Encounter That Changes Destiny!” She lived her life in hell, nothing more than a tool for battle, forced to fight in brutal arenas day after day, with no hope of freedom. One day, a mighty warrior from the dragon race arrives on a mission to destroy the illegal fighting ring. As he watches her fight for survival, he feels something unexplainable—she is his fated mate, the one destined for him by fate! What seemed like a mere coincidence soon becomes a turning point in both their lives, as destiny begins to weave their fates together, changing everything. Can freedom and love await her after a lifetime of suffering? A thrilling romantic fantasy about a battle-hardened slave girl and a dragon warrior who sees her as more than just a fighter—he sees his destined partner!

Eddie has lived her whole life disguised as a prince, hiding the truth that she is a woman. When her loyal aide Harold discovers her secret, she is shocked not by punishment but by an unexpected royal command: she must become his wife. Determined to make him regret the marriage, Eddie sets out to be the worst bride imaginable. Yet her efforts only draw more affection from Harold, whose devotion never wavers. What began as a forced union soon blossoms into something far more tender, leaving Eddie to wonder if this unwanted marriage might be the love she has always longed for.

Suddenly, her life was turned upside-down.... Kinaho lived alone until one day, her boyfriend Akito brought with him two young relatives: a pair of brothers who had just lost their parents. All at once, Kinaho finds herself living under one roof with not just Akito, but serious-to-a-fault eighth grader Toma and innocent five-year-old Haruhi. As the days pass in confusion, this group starts to forge a new relationship: a family... or something like it.