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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.

Kurvette, a black-haired baroness, has long been despised by her family as an “imi-ko” (an ill-omened child). Her black hair conceals a secret power, enabling her to create strange potions, but she’s been hiding it to avoid being used by her family. One day, she is approached with a marriage proposal by Langst-Termidor, a frontier marquis rumored to hate women. Suspicious, Kurvette disguises her appearance using her potions to meet him. But what she meets is unexpected: instead of disdain, Langst overtly makes advances on her… she didn’t expect to be cherished.

Yakumo is an adventurer who was expelled from the "Holy Sword Group" after his unique skill [Paper Mastery] was determined to be a small fry skill. However, as a result of protecting his friends during the final dungeon capture, another unique skill [Maximum Magic] awakens! Instantly kills a powerful monster solo. Yakumo decides to take on a request from the guild as a solo soloist. On the way, Armine, a beautiful elf alchemist, comes across a place where she is being attacked by monsters. When I helped her with her awakened power, she invited me to join her own party...!? Is the skill to manipulate "paper" a "god" skill? Become the strongest!

Marianne Soleil, daughter the Souleia Kingdom's Prime Minister Duke Soleil, receives the shock of a lifetime when an accidental blow to the head helps her recall her past life... as a dating sim-obsessed office worker!Marianne now finds herself living in the world of her favorite game, and as the villainous fianc?e of the game's heroine's true love, Crown Prince William, no less!Her engagement might be destined for ruin, and her future fated for banishment from the kingdom, but Marianne refuses to sit idly by... Not only is she skilled at magic and sword fighting, but she's now armed with her experience as a company wage slave from her previous life. That's when she realizes that she has the perfect solution to her problems... become an adventurer!In order to secure her future, Marianne must now balance her life as a noble and her secret identity as an adventurer, while also ignoring her fianc? William's cold treatment and her budding feelings for Balto, her mysterious new acquaintance. Will Marianne be able to juggle it all until the day her big break-up finally arrives!?

Hasama Shin is a solo guy who loves being alone. He even changed jobs to enjoy his time alone after coming home, and one day, a girl living in the apartment next door asks him if he wants to hang out with her. It's creepy that she asked me out on our first meeting, and more than anything, I don't have time for other people! ...Or so I thought, but I was tempted and ended up hanging out with her, and she started following me around every day...?! A comedy about the struggle between a solo guy and a lonely girl!!

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…!?

Melietta, a daughter of a Count, was now of marriageable age. At a ball held to find potential suitors, she casually handed a handkerchief to a knight present as a token of their meeting— Only to have him storm into her estate the very next day and propose! Initially hesitant, Melietta finds herself drawn to the kind knight. But his true nature... “I won't let you escape—no matter what it takes.” His overly protective, possessive nature (yandere) becomes increasingly apparent?

Satya, whom always wondered if his thoughts about Sebastiaan for the past 14 years were made just because of pure hatred or because of his regrets. Satya thought it will eventually fade as the time pass, but as if his wishes are against his fate, they meet again after a long decade, and it seemed like Sebastiaan did not remember him at all. How will Satya handle it?

His name is Touji, 20 years old. Following a certain incident that made him infamous, his only way get by is by working insconspicuous part-time jobs without involving himself with others. One day, while working at a supermarket, he gets dragged into a conflict between an employee and a rude Customer and ends up getting acquainted with a beautiful high school girl named Sakuya. Though she is blessed with an astounding memory, which some even call her ''super eye'', she struggles to adjust to her school life. In this illustrated human drama, those two who have difficulty adapting to this cruel society begin their share-house lifestyle and grow together.

An unidentified flying object suddenly crashes at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. A mysterious being calling himself "Noah" appears. He says he has come to save the Earth, but his purpose is completely unknown. At the same time, a mysterious incident occurs at an elementary school, where 88 people suddenly disappear... In the midst of this unprecedented crisis, the United Nations' supernatural secret analysis department, Black Sheep, is called into action. The key to solving the mystery lies outside of commonsense.

A happy married couple gets entangled in a death game for shitty husbands!

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

Contains a compilation of stories from author itoko ( idol_itk )

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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.

Hinanoi Haruki is a third-year high school student. During his final summer in high school, he reunites with freshman college student Hachiya Banri after a long time. Standing before his idolized senpai, Hina's heart pounds, but his joy is short-lived as he learns the person Banri has a crush on... The person Banri secretly has feelings for is a man. And it turns out he's his younger brother's boyfriend...?! Hina is confused, but before he knows it, he realizes his true feelings lie deep within his admiration... A youthful graffiti story where the arrows of love intertwine!

A girl making who makes bentos to confess.

While the Imperial Palace bustled with the struggle for succession, the Fourth Princess, Via, was growing anxious. The reason — her lecherous stepfather, the Emperor, had hinted that she should become one of his concubines. Until now, Via had lived quietly under the guise of being frail and sickly, keeping herself out of sight. But remaining still would only make her situation worse. So, she decided to propose a temporary concubine contract to the leading candidate for the next emperor — the First Prince, Alec…!

Invited to a birthday gala by Kozaki Taki and his millionaire friends as compensation, Yuka discovers there her husband's infidelity. Thanks to the 4 millionaires encouragement, she ends her marriage and decides to learn how to live her own life. After several failed attempts to find work, Yuka is finally invited to a job interview. Her employers? Taki and his friends. Her job? Their exclusive housekeeper.

A boy sleeps in on his important day. His head is filled with memories as he rushes to their meeting point. Will he make it?

<Checkpoint> A drug eradication message from artists Song Ga & Eunso! *This content is a brand webtoon from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and is a drug prevention campaign delivered by artists Song Ga & Eunso.

While reminiscing about the good old days at a middle school reunion, Kusui is unable to stop thinking about his first love: his middle school boyfriend Chizuwa, a petite classmate with a shy smile. A special guest crashes the party, and this confident man in a suit turns out to be none other than Chizuwa, who’s here to confront Kusui about the end of their relationship. The debut work of promising author Shinachaso!

Mai Sasaki, who lived in Tokyo, was supposed to end her life due to illness. However, just before dying, she was granted magical knowledge and power by her grandmother and was sent to another world. Now able to live healthily again, Mai resolved, “I won’t waste this second life,” and opened a café called Hideaway at the end of a street in the royal capital. Henry, the chief scribe working at the castle, frequents her Hideaway, but it seems he has a secret of his own…

A short story about life and death