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Fianma, once a count’s daughter, lost her family and her title to the deadly plague ravaging the imperial capital. Two years later, though a cure was finally developed, it came too late. She succumbed to the illness. “If only we had allied with the Cornaro family… None of this would have happened.” That bitter regret was her last thought. When she opens her eyes again, Fianma has returned to her eighteen years old self, two years before the plague’s outbreak. Determined to save her beloved family, she resolves to marry her former enemies, the next Duke of Cornaro, Alfond. “I love you.” What begins as a desperate, calculated seduction to protect those she holds dear soon twists into something entirely unexpected… Fianma finds herself bewildered by the overwhelming affection of the very man once known as the coldhearted duke.

A time-rewind anthology from ZERO-SUM focusing on stories published on Syosetu. Cover Illustrator: Takamatsu Tsubasa.

There's always at least one person in every classroom... Everyone curses, but if you look closely, it's a story from our surroundings that's not like someone else's.

I lost my parents at a young age, raised my younger sibling alone, and worked myself to death. When I woke up again, I was the only daughter of a duke, with healing power so strong that a single touch could mend any wound. Finally, I thought I’d get to live a life of comfort and luxury… but I was wrong. “I picked you up, so you’re mine.” —an arrogant crown prince staking his claim. “We want to protect you. Make us your knights.” —a pair of twins demanding my loyalty. “No one can heal beastfolk. No one but you.” —a devastatingly handsome wolf beastfolk asking for my help. …Looks like an easy, carefree life isn’t in the cards for me this time either. All I want is to open my own hospital in peace. But will I ever get there without being dragged into trouble first?

Velvet, a fairy-like young lady, is admired by everyone regardless of gender. In contrast, her fianc, Kilian, the head of a marquis family, has the worst reputation.Even so, Velvet's unwavering love for Kilian, which she has carried for years, knows no boundsand at last, the long-awaited day of his proposal arrives.However, things take a shocking turn: not only does Kilian break off the engagement, but after an accident robs him of his memory, he begins to treat Velvet with cold words.Even though he has forgotten her existence, Velvet cannot erase her feelings for the awkward yet kind Kilian."I will never give up on Lord Kilian!"Determined to make him fall in love with her all over again, Velvet sets out on a series of outrageous actions!?A pure love romantic comedy woven between a socially awkward marquis and a devoted, ever-positive young lady!

"You will die in 100 days."This sudden declaration came from G** himself to the duke's daughter, Luluce Elcourage.Her foretold death could only be described as tragic misfortunenothing but the worst possible future."Can that terrible fate really be avoided?""Death cannot be escaped. However, the path leading to it can be changed."Though the end resultdeathcannot be avoided, Luluce learns that she has the power to alter the journey that leads there.Thus begins her final performance: a beautiful, desperate struggle against destiny??.

The main character, Hikari, is a cheerful girl who is far from popular. However, her desire to fall in love was overwhelming, and she confessed her love to three people within a month of entering high school, which earned her the nickname "Runaway Batting Machine." Then she meets Hanazono, a serious teacher who is strict about violating school rules. Mr. Hanazono brings a ray of light to Hikari's love life, which has been full of failures.

Yoon Hyesung is just your average office worker—but in her heart, she’s the number-one fan of Na Yeonwoo, a trainee who keeps getting this close to debuting before every opportunity falls through. After yet another failed debut, Hyesung has a full-on meltdown in her room, bawling about the unfair system and her own helplessness. But when she wakes up, she finds herself in a mysterious space with a strange window popping up: [Would you like to accept a reality where your dreams come true?] This must be one of those setups, right? After a brief internal panic, Hyesung makes up her mind. “If I have to move the world to debut Yeonwoo, I will. Let’s go.” Only… things don’t go quite as expected. Now she’s the one getting scouted?! An uproarious idol fantasy where a fan’s obsession turns into her own unexpected rise—can she debut her favorite… or will she end up debuting herself?

Tasked by the Demon Lord to "win the Hero's trust," he ruthlessly takes down even his own demon forces, believing "to fool your enemy, you must first fool your friends." But for Nanami, the female Hero whose extraordinary abilities have kept her from a normal life, Viper doesn't just earn her trust—he captures her heart! This is a whimsical fantasy from another world, starring an immoderate assassin and the warrior who loves him.

Lady Lillian Canner, the daughter of an earl, was suddenly informed of her broken engagement by her fiancé— right after he embraced an unfamiliar woman. Unwilling to be defeated by such a tragedy, she restarted her search for a marriage partner. But just then, she happened to witness a princess declaring the annulment of her own engagement. The one cast aside was Demion Reininger, the son of a marquis. Though he should belong to a proud and noble family, his clothing and physique were in tatters. On top of that, the princess and her companions accused him of countless scandals— yet, Lillian just couldn’t believe he was truly that kind of man…!?

Rosé is hailed as the Perfect Lady—graceful, intelligent, and always composed. But behind her flawless façade lies a whirlwind of stress caused by three major sources: her troublesome sister, her chaotic childhood friend, and her unreliable fiancé. One day, under immense pressure, Rosé undergoes a bizarre transformation—into a child! Confused and desperate for peace, she begins to find comfort while talking in her child form with Sir Ewan, the ever-charming Knight Commander known as the “Smiling Noble.” He listens kindly, unaware of her true identity… or so she thinks. But things get complicated when Rosé starts to realize: Ewan might be falling for her adult self—and she might just feel the same. Can a woman juggling two identities find love and serenity? A heart-tugging romantic fantasy full of misunderstandings, double lives, and sweet moments of healing.

On her 40th birthday, Yumeko's grandmother died. She was left all alone. She had no family, no boyfriend, and was working as a temporary worker. That's how Yumeko celebrated her birthday. Just as she was wondering what to do next, her in-game lover, Sierra, asked her to move in with her. Though hesitant, Yumeko agreed, and when she headed to Sierra's house, she found the hugely popular actress Shiori Hoshikawa there! Surprised by this sudden turn of events, Shiori tearfully confessed to Yumeko, "I want to be with you."

In a world where beastfolk live alongside humans—able to shift between forms and speak in both—there is one thing the beastmen crave above all: their “ban’i”, their one true mate. A partner they love fiercely and forever. But Musca, a quiet woman working in the royal castle, has always believed that kind of passionate, all-consuming love just isn’t for her. That is, until she finds herself tipsy, half-dazed… and face-to-face with the breathtaking man holding her in his arms— A man who turns out to be a beastman, and not just any: he’s Lieutenant General Wistaria, known as the cold and ruthless “Ice-Eyed Commander.”

Ten years have passed since four boys and girls were summoned from another world and defeated the Demon King. Arsal, a former hero who saved the kingdom and now serves in the royal army, finds himself falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit. The king, blinded by peacetime complacency, ignores Arsal’s calm reasoning and mocks him as a useless burden, completely forgetting his heroic deeds. Fed up with such foolishness, Arsal abandons the kingdom, grabs his severance pay, and sets off on a carefree journey to enjoy a slow life. However, his overwhelming power makes the world see him as a dangerous threat aiming for world domination!? “Fine then — extinction it is.” Thus begins the tale of a betrayed former hero who will make this foolish world understand his worth — the start of a savage, retribution-filled brave story!

Maki meets a man named Tomonori who pays well. What does the word “dole” that he often uses mean? This is the story of a woman who falls for a scumbag man who nests on the dark side of society.

A school full of animals and beastmen, a funny, heartwarming, and second-year campus story of Dog Brother and his good friends.

A short story about two girls and one that had made a deal with the devil.

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Contains a compilation of stories from author itoko ( idol_itk )

Kozu Ippei, a high school boy with a scary-looking face but mature (motherly) personality, runs into Yayoi, a cute but devious college girl. Misunderstandings lead to more misunderstandings, as they fall in love.

Tomo's in love with his neighbor, Takeru, but Takeru's totally obsessed with his two brothers. What bothers Tomo the most, though, is the fact that Takeru doesn't seem to notice how he feels about him, no matter how hard he tries. Is it because he's younger? Or is it because he's a childhood friend? These questions plague his mind. And, because of that, Takeru walks around naked in front of Tomo and kisses him as if he were family! Tomo finally tells Takeru that he wants to date him directly, but... A love story between a young guy and his beautiful, dense neighbor!

"I'm going to start living with an elf!" Oribe Eiichi, a young man without a job and at the bottom of his life, picks up a mysterious stone in the park one day. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself on top of a giant tree with a beautiful elf in his arms! Eichi tries to save her, but he falls from the tree and loses consciousness. When he wakes up in the hospital a short time later, he finds Kurokawa, who claims to be a public security officer, and the elf Tia. There he learns a shocking truth...

"Even if you reject me, I'll never give up!'Reo, the controversial streamer who constantly attracts haters. Desperate to collaborate with the popular, handsome streamer Haru, he's been storming into Haru's home during his streams day after day. He boldly declares "I'm friends with Haru," only to be turned away at the door with annoyance, leading viewers to believe he's a liar.However, on one of his many vists, he says "I'm not streaming this time," and Haru lets him in?!Popular Handsome Streamer x Controversial StreamerReal Love?

A girl making who makes bentos to confess.