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Anthology of four oneshots created between 1979 and 1983 by Masami Kurumada and his assistants for Shonen Jump's annual Reader's Award competition.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Sera reincarnated as a mere extra among the palace maids in a fantasy romance novel.Twisting the original story? Stealing the male lead?Maybe someone else would do that, but not Sera.All she wants is to enjoy the drama as a spectator, popcorn in hand!However, even for Sera, romance clichés are unavoidable.A fall from the stairs… an unexpected cushion… a firm body that caught her.It was definitely a man. But who? He must be handsome, right?— Do you want to die?Just her luck! She had to run into the prince with an obsession for cleanliness!— I have committed a crime worthy of death!— Then die.Trapped on all sides.Sera just wanted to watch the romance unfold, but now her life is on the line.Instead of executing her, Leonard presents her with a contract.— So… This says you’ll let me touch your body as much as I want, but in return, I have to go around saying you harassed me?Will Sera be executed first, or will the fragile prince die before that?

Kachua, a mother of two, works part-time as a porter carrying supplies for adventurers while raising her children. She struggles daily to balance parenting and work, but one day she receives a skill from the goddess—and begins her life as a true adventurer! And her weapons? A ladle and a pot lid!? The newbie mom adventurer begins her laid-back, unstoppable journey! A relaxed and fun adventure tale begins!!

"Good morning, this is the holy sword that the hero helped me the other day." Allen, a young man who has been dumped by her because of his mediocrity, interferes with the future hero who is trying to pull out the legendary holy sword with drunken momentum. The next day he came home to find a sword with limbs that called himself a holy sword! . "I have prepared a thank you gift, this is a fresh demon king that I just defeated this morning." The "Holy Sword", which is said to have been spared from being pulled out by an inexperienced hero, brings only tondemonai things in return. "It's good to thank you, so please go home!" Ordinary people everywhere are trapped in the name of repaying the favor of the Holy Sword, which is in the midst of its rebellious period. The holy sword in the middle of the rebellious period an ordinary protagonist sends a bizarre and extraordinary one! Thank you for the annoying return! ? Slow Life Gag Comedy

The Parasites Invade Again! The year is 2097. After being attacked by a parasite, Lina escapes from the United States of North America and returns to Japan to join Tatsuya and Miyuki. Meanwhile, Kudou Minoru, who has been infested by a parasite, attacks the hospital to take Minami away. Adaptation from the original novel volume 26.

When she was cursed and left all alone in the world, an unusual cohabitation life began for Aria, a girl taken in as a disciple. Her heartbreak keeps getting worse thanks to one person: Lucas Bailey, a great magician who can’t put anything back where it belongs. Feared as a reclusive sorcerer living hidden away in an old castle, he’s a stubborn, antisocial man who speaks with oddly feminine wording. Yet behind that reputation, he treats Aria like family, and even gives her gentle kisses over her bandages while trying to lift her curse. Before she realizes it, she secretly falls in love with him… Thus begins a mismatched love fantasy between a disciple full of insecurities and a beautiful great magician.

The Ezelta empire has long been on the verge of losing a fierce war, but it has now come to pass. After losing the war, Saint Julietta makes every effort to protect the livelihood of new emperor Luchino and the citizens of the empire, all while resolving herself that Emperor Luchino could sentence her to death at a moment's notice. But she soon discovers he's very kind and, after he reminds her of an oath she made 400 years ago, she ends up marrying him?! "You can still win this war," she tells him... So with her hidden power, she begins to bring about a miracle!

Liliaris is a marquis’s daughter with the “loser” attribute of light magic. On her way to her husband’s ducal territory, the carriage she was riding in falls off a cliff, and in a life-flashing-before-her-eyes moment, she remembers that in her previous life she was an otaku in Japan. Liliaris somehow survives, but when she awakens, she finds herself in the duke’s mansion—and she has already completed her marriage to a husband whose appearance she doesn’t even know!? On top of that, her husband proposes a “white marriage” of three years, after which they will divorce. Determined to become independent after the divorce, Liliaris decides to raise the status of light magic and reform the ducal territory. While registering as an adventurer, she encounters Red, the guild master――!!

Aire, a working-class girl with a special eye for aesthetics, earns her daily living by working as a postal courier. While searching for a certain item, she attends an auction held at a noble’s mansion—where she instantly spots that forgeries have been mixed in with the auction items! This discovery draws the attention of Bartlute, the young head of a marquis family who runs the auction, and his associates— and before she knows it, Aire finds herself caught up in their affairs…!?

One day, Queen Ashley suddenly regains her memories of her past life. She recalls that the world she is currently living in is a romance novel she read in her previous life, in which Ashley was a "villain" who held her husband, King Ralph, in a hold of his weaknesses and did whatever she wanted. Knowing that she is heading straight for execution if she continues on this path, she confesses all the pain she has caused him and decides to divorce him in order to set him free. After leaving the castle, Ashley begins working at a clinic in town, making use of her abilities as a genius healer, but Ralph, who she thought she had broken up with, begins to approach her...

Tori and Rory are two struggling actors.😭😭 They are so broke that their poor state of living has become a source of comedy (primarily my laughing source when I can't sleep). Tori is a lesbian who seems aloof and disconnected from this world at times. She's teasing, bold, and a bit cold. She keeps to herself when it comes to her frustrating past. Rory is an aromantic-asexual who likes his environment clean... though, none of that is possible because of Tori and their broke asses. He's very understanding of other people's emotions and doesn't like being treated like a pushover. If you've read this far (lol) thanks so much. I am will never forget this-- I'll keep it in my memories and move forward towards making greater comics. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!! All you need to do is just start 🩷🩷

Eugene, a mage with a creepy, unsettling appearance but a kind heart and exceptional magical ability, meets Ain, a struggling mage desperately seeking his archmage father’s approval. Together, they embark on a journey of learning magic in a fun and wholesome way—”Let’s learn magic enjoyably with Teacher Eugene!”

Luna Merlin attends the Glenn Knight Royal Academy. Although she is a Saint, Luna is considered a failure because she possesses only one ability: the power to freely manipulate dreams. One day, as usual, she falls asleep and enjoys controlling her dreams—when suddenly, a handsome prince named Andy appears inside her dream…!? Andy suffers from severe insomnia due to a demonic curse, and he begs Luna to use her dream-manipulating ability to save him from his nightmares. Summoned to the royal palace, Luna is appointed as Andy’s exclusive sleep companion. A dream-controlling Saint saves a cursed, sleepless prince—through sleeping beside him! A super-sweet, cuddle-filled romance fantasy from Shōsetsuka ni Narō begins!

The Handsome Demon’s Contract—Where Will It Lead!?” Aileen, the duke’s daughter, had devoted herself wholeheartedly to her fiancé, Prince Parker, the kingdom’s third prince. But when Parker set off on a study-abroad exchange program and shamelessly brought along his mistress, Aileen’s fury reached its limit! In a fit of rage, she ended up summoning a demon—and the one who appeared before her was a breathtakingly handsome devil with features like a finely carved statue. This fateful encounter with the charming demon sets in motion a dramatic change in Aileen’s life as a so-called “disappointing noble lady”…!

Yuji Kuze, the hero who once saved another world, returns to Japan only to find himself without a place to belong—reduced to what society calls a “loser.” Just as he contemplates ending his life, he wanders into Kabukicho and encounters a peculiar concept café. This café is a special place where girls who are also “otherworld returnees” work. “You should try becoming a hero in this city again,” someone tells him—pushing him to stand back up. Thus, Yuji vows to rise once more! A new adventure begins for the man who once saved an entire world.

“You say I have no charm? Then let’s break off our engagement.” The one who declares this to her fiancé Elliott is Serena, the daughter of a marquis. After six months at the academy, Serena has grown fed up with Elliott, who is completely smitten with Maribel, a cutesy, affected duke’s daughter. Up until now, Serena had kept herself plain and modest for Elliott’s sake—but there’s no reason to hold back anymore! She begins to fully enjoy fashion again and reclaims her true self: a narcissistic woman with a slightly difficult personality. That’s when Nox, the second prince—famous for hating women—suddenly proposes to Serena…!?

Wisteria, a duke’s daughter who has been abused by her father since childhood, is burdened with a single mission: to ascend to the throne as queen. However, the one Prince Alphonse of Chronos chooses as his fiancée is not Wisteria, but Margaret, the daughter of a viscount. After attempting to assassinate Margaret, Wisteria is sentenced to death carried out by none other than Garland, her childhood friend and the captain of the knightly order. “I want to become a knight and protect the weak.” Those were the words Garland once spoke to her… never did she imagine that she herself would be the one he’ll judge some day. Just as warm memories resurface, Garland’s blade comes down without mercy— and in the very next moment, time suddenly rewinds! On top of that, Garland reaches out to her and says, “If you wish it, I will take your hand at any time.” A regression romance fantasy between a fallen noble lady and an overprotective knight commander begins!

Fatia, once hailed as a saintess for her healing magic, suddenly loses her powers and is cast out of her noble home. Lost and alone, she’s rescued by a mysterious, cursed former genius magician. Now living under his roof as his apprentice, a new bond begins to form between them. What fate awaits this ex-saintess and the fallen prodigy who saved her?

Plot: Yuta, a ronin student, move to Tokyo wishing to enter the university. With no money, he'll move into a share house filled with beautiful women,

Cobalt Bunko's blockbuster series, the long-awaited comicalization! Princess Diamond, who was neglected and raised because of her beauty, heads to the beast that lives in the "Forest of Despair". A terrifying beast and a sacrificial princess - two people fall in love. The magic of the beast is dissolved by the kiss of vows, and a beautiful prince is revealed, but ......!? After hearing the story of Prince Giorardo, who seems to be involved in a conspiracy, Diamond decides to set off on a journey with the two of them - an exhilarating fantasy full of love and adventure! *"Little Beauty and the Beast ~ I became a prince when I kissed him, so I have to cast a spell again~" Volumes 1~5 are recorded together. Please be careful not to purchase duplicates.

Risha, an extremely shy young woman, is falsely accused of injuring Tokia, a countess, at a party one day. However, this was a trap by Tokia to gain control of her family's land. Risha is framed as a villainous daughter, and as punishment for injuring Tokia, she is placed under house arrest in a stable. While she is burned by Tokia's friends and has no way to escape, Nobunaga Oda comes to possess her. The birth of a great impudent young lady!

Regret! Love that hasn't started yet! A room sharing romantic comedy! When they were young, a man and a woman who were childhood friends who promised to get married if they were single even at the age of 30. And so the two of them, who turned 29, had no choice but to start living together. They argued over which fabric softener to use, and how many eggs to buy... Even if there is love, it is difficult to live together. Not to mention how difficult it is when there is no love...!

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Kurogane Renji, a 28-year-old towering hitman burdened by his past, is transported into another world after a fateful encounter with a goddess who tests both his skill and pride. Cast into a kingdom that mocks his worth, he quickly learns survival means cutting down not only his enemies but even those summoned beside him. In a world where betrayal brews and power decides fate, Renjis blade knows only one path: forward, with no return.