To protect the Earth, I'm gonna be the twin-tail! Soji Mitsuka is an ordinary high school boy with an unusual obsession with twin-tails. One day, his life takes a dramatic turn when a beautiful girl named Twoearle from another world appears before him. Simultaneously, monsters begin to attack his town. "All the twin-tails in the world shall be ours!" These monsters, hailing from another world, feed off people's "attribute strength." Entrusted by Twoearle with the "Imaginary Armor," activated by the powerful twin-tail attribute, Soji transforms into the fierce twin-tail warrior, Tail Red! Thus begins his epic battle against the perverted invaders from another world. Winner of the 6th Shogakukan Light Novel Award, Special Jury Prize, this story chronicles Soji's fight to protect Earth and his beloved twin-tails!
Guaranteed to give you heartburn! An adorable boy-meets-girl love comedy with mutually unrequited love! "Koharu is a prestigious beauty with a perpetually salty demeanor towards everyone. But only I know that she’s surprisingly gullible. She's terrible at taking pictures yet often wears a smug expression. And when she smiles, it's just so adorable." "Sota is kind to everyone. But nobody but me knows that he can be a bit mean at times. He's adept at using social media and works as a waiter at a stylish café. When he flashes his mischievous smile, I get butterflies in my stomach." "This is a secret, but I really like him." "It's a secret, but I really like her" An innocent yet tantalizing first love ramps the feels up to a hundred and tweny percent! A sugary-sweet adolescent romantic comedy of two unrequited loves!
Yui Minazuki (26) is on the hunt for a partner to settle down with. Entaro Hakujo, a dedicated matchmaker who helps individuals find suitable partners, is busy assisting women in their quest for happiness. Among his clients are Botan (25), an erotic manga artist known for her questionable choice of words; Karen (age unknown), a former lady of class seeking a wealthy suitor; and Mahiru (30), a nursery school teacher who has a tendency to fall for the worst kind of men. At a matchmaking party, Entaro meets Yui, who appears to have a secret of her own. This romantic comedy follows the trials and tribulations of these women as they navigate their paths to marriage, filled with laughter, tears, conflict, and hope.
This summer, I lost you twice. Rin Moriyama, who suddenly transferred to our school, was suffering from an incurable disease. Together, we played music, shared the best moments, and then, Rin died. What I was left with was an irreparable, singular regret—the words I should never have said. If only I hadn't said what I did, surely Rin would have been smiling until the very end... The second summer. A time leap. I meet Rin again. Once more, I see that radiant smile. Within this miracle granted by a single summer, I will lie to myself. I hope her short life will be filled with smiles...
Feelings that can't be hidden—love. “Satsuki, you’re so cool . . .” Satsuki Fukase, a boy with psychometry abilities, unexpectedly hears the inner voice of Yayoi, a beautiful but aloof girl known for keeping to herself. Though they’d normally have no reason to interact, this moment connects them. But Yayoi, full of mysteries, harbors a secret even bigger than her hidden feelings. Can Satsuki and Yayoi, whose hearts are so close yet so far, overcome the barriers between them? The romantic comedy of unrequited love begins—between a boy who hears inner voices and a girl who conceals her emotions!
Fun, Carefree, Casual Relationship Fuyu Yamase, weary from his toxic job, reconnects with Ito Minase, his ex-girlfriend from university, and invites her out for a drink. As they reminisce about old times, the conversation flows easily, and they enjoy each other's company. In the haze of alcohol, their casual evening takes an unexpected turn, leading them into an intimate encounter. Feeling a pang of regret afterward, Fuyu is about to apologize when Ito, with a serious gaze, interrupts him. "Don't apologize," she says firmly. "Don't talk about making things right. Let's just enjoy things and have fun." Ito, too, seems burdened by societal expectations and the hassles of adulthood. Together, they forge an unconventional relationship where work, romance, and societal pressures are set aside. Instead, they focus on finding solace and enjoyment in each other's company, embracing a life free from the constraints of conventional norms.
How many versions of myself must I surpass to truly find who I am? Nineteen-year-old Nao finds himself face-to-face with Yura, the VR character he created for Rino Akesumi when they were just 15. Reunited through Yura's mysterious wish, Nao and Rino are drawn back into each other's lives. Now a rising star in the entertainment industry, Rino shines brightly but continues her solitary search for a place where she truly belongs. Seeing her again stirs up memories in Nao—memories of their 'first time' together in the school infirmary, the sweet moments they shared, and the unfulfilled promise that still haunts him. As these fragments of longing and inner conflict resurface, Nao is forced to confront the gap between reality and his ideals. Together, they begin to unravel the true purpose behind Yura's sudden appearance—a journey that will reveal the deeper truths they've both been avoiding. In this young adult fantasy, characters lost in their own struggles come together to face the conflicts that define them.
Hey . . . big brother, can we do it tonight as well . . . ? Yosuke Mazekawa wields the unique power to seal away the supernatural by solving mysteries linked to non-human entities. His younger sister, Yuhi, who harbors a secret of her own, serves as his trusted assistant. When Kanade Shiraha, a detective from Division Six's investigation team, requests their help, the duo travels to the village of Ijiru, where an unsettling case of arson and death by fire has occurred. The village is steeped in strange folklore about the Fire Fox, leading to rumors that this supernatural entity might be responsible. With the assistance of Yume Harumiya, the village head's niece, Yosuke and Yuhi dive into the investigation, only to uncover an even deeper and more perplexing mystery. This thrilling tale introduces a fresh kind of mystery-solving duo—a brother and sister team who together tackle the supernatural!
A Lavish Supernatural Battle-Girl Fantasy! A supernatural fantasy featuring a fierce battle between two nations: the Empire, which wields magic, and the Theocracy, which employs Angel Arts. Both are secretly vying for control over the rare Saints, ten miraculous beings with extraordinary powers. The outcome of this battle hinges on which nation is able to secure a Saint first. Mary, the Empire's top mage and an assassin called the Grim Reaper, is tasked with infiltrating a papal state all-girls boarding school to eliminate a protected Saint. This story focuses on the Grim Reaper's encounter with this Saint, revealing the harsh realities faced by these girls.
"With that flat chest, there's no way you can be a familiar." "Die!" Everyone has probably thought about wanting to be surrounded by the prettiest girl in class at least once. But honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it. As an underachieving wizard, I, Sota Ashiya, have a familiar named Chikage Fujiwara. She's from a prestigious family of wizards and is also the most admired beauty in our grade. Envious? Really? Well, you can have her. First off, she has extremely high expectations for her master. She's very competitive, often rebellious, and flat-chested to a hopeless degree. If you’re okay with that, by all means, take her . . . Oh, just kidding! Forgive me, Fujiwara. This story begins with a master-servant relationship and follows the history of their (possible?) love . . .
I want to be together, and yet, I don’t?! Waves crash in this turbulent romance! High school student Iku occasionally finds himself with a "face that looks like he might kill someone." It's unclear whether this has anything to do with his father, who is the leader of a new religious cult. Iku has been living apart from his father for years, treating him as if he doesn't exist. However, he cannot reveal the truth to his childhood friend and fellow high school student, Tokiwa, whose mother is deeply involved in the cult. Iku feels conflicted about Tokiwa, who remains unaware and continues to interact with him. Meanwhile, his mysterious classmate, the fortune-telling girl Nanase, starts approaching him for some reason, seemingly aware of a secret regarding Iku and his father. This is a rolling, must-read youth and romance story by Mitsunori Enami, author of "Strange Voice."
A dangerous game in the secluded girls’ dormitory— During winter break, only four art club members remained in the girls’ dormitory. There was the absent-minded and gentle club president, Okimoto; the book-obsessed genius, Miwa; the carefree and bubbly, Serika; and indecisive me, Choko Kugasaki. We spent our time playing—going on picnics, playing chess, and bathing together. But our aimless chatter and dreamy daydreams would soon come to an end. Because I was put in a position where I had to choose—between Serika and Miwa. A love triangle. I have to decide the course of love. Winner of the 1st Shogakukan Light Novel Award for Excellence in Expectations. Originally titled "The Garden of Imaginary Numbers."
A salesperson saves another world!? Alec is chosen as an envoy of the gods fated to defeat a demon lord by pulling out a legendary sword. The king selects a capable party of extraordinary individuals for his party: a warrior, a mage, a priest, and Hayashi from sales. "Huh? Who's Hayashi and what's sales!?" "I'm the kind of person who says, 'Thank you for all your help.'" "I haven't helped you at all! We've never even met!" Alec cannot hide his surprise at this man with his neatly-parted hair, strange black clothing, and suspicious smile. This is an epic tale filled with laughter, tears, and Hayashi from sales, as a hero's party journeys to defeat a demon lord.
What we saw in the old school building was a corpse dressed in a spacesuit . . . "Our youth was stolen!" In July of 2023, after the national state of emergency has been lifted and normalcy is returning to Japan, two high schoolers sneak into their old abandoned school building late at night to make one last memory before their lives are consumed with studying for their college entrance exams. Their hearts race with curiosity and the allure of doing something forbidden as they open the old storage room door. And, on the other side lies a skeleton wearing a spacesuit! Is the corpse actually real? Why are they wearing a spacesuit? Reuniting with their other two childhood friends, they name the corpse Charlie and strive to unravel the bizarre mystery throughout their final summer of high school. Winner of the 18th Shogakukan Light Novel Award of Excellence.
He crosses a line with his younger childhood friend. Yuma Kawai grows up alongside Suzuka Kuramoto, his best friend Kosei’s younger sister, and someone he’s always seen as family. Even after entering high school, nothing seems to change. Or so he thinks. When Kosei falls for a senior at his part-time job, Suzuka scoffs at the idea of love, admitting she doesn’t understand what it’s supposed to feel like. Yuma, still haunted by his own past, feels the same. But neither of them can ignore their curiosity about intimacy. “Do kisses really feel that good?” They both know it’s a boundary they shouldn’t cross, but they do. In the aftermath, the two strike a quiet pact: their relationship will last only until one of them finds someone they truly love.
A heartwarming tale of love, magic, and embroidery that begins with a contract marriage. Labeled incompetent and cast aside by her family, the young seamstress Sera loses even her fiancé to her younger sister. Just as despair begins to settle in, a surprising offer arrives from Count Alexis, a nobleman rumored to be cold and unfeeling. He proposes a marriage in name only. Seeing it as a chance to start over, Sera accepts. As she pours herself into the craft she loves most—sewing—she finds unexpected warmth in her new life, wrapped in the quiet kindness of her enigmatic husband. What begins as a mere contract slowly transforms into something real, as Sera's feelings deepen into true love. But there's more to her embroidery than delicate threadwork, as her creations carry a hidden power capable of altering fate itself for the lives around her. This is the story of a young woman who, after losing everything, finds happiness again through an unlikely partnership and the magic hidden in her stitches. A gentle love fantasy set on the fringes of noble society.