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Trapped By His Love: The Duke's Unexpected Bride, Volume 2
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A "Cinderella"-inspired fantasy romance full of twists, turns, and political intrigue!
When her engagement to her childhood bully is announced, Alice Coleman — the gentle-hearted and serious daughter of an impoverished noble family — is utterly aghast. In a desperate bid to find someone to stand in as an alternate fiancé, she blurts out a proposal… to the wealthy, high ranking son of a Duke, Arthur Grindelbard.
And to her shock, he accepts.
Despite the strange beginning of their engagement, Arthur is an adoring fiancé to Alice, eager to spoil her with luxurious gifts and earn her affection. But behind his charming smile and solicitous attention lies a deeper intent and focus, hints of a man who has had his eye upon Alice for far longer than he cares to admit…
The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince, Volume 2
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Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother's life.
But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own:
"I'll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then... I'll defeat the man who killed my father."
Boys Gilding the Lily Shall Die!?, Volume 4
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Chihaya Katagiri has always been the first trumpet in her school's brass band — until Hibiki Aikawa transfers from a prestigious school and takes the spot. Despite initial suspicions, the two quickly become close; Katagiri admires Aikawa's talent and enthusiasm for playing the trumpet, and Aikawa is struck by Katagiri's grounded treatment of her abilities, as well as her love for music.
As their feelings for each other grow stronger, their lives become more complicated with the stress of classes, other relationships, and the last competition of their high school careers drawing near.
A Tail's Tale, Volume 3
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Nachi Hiyama plays softball, but hates how she never tans like her teammates. Feeling alone and discouraged, she struggles to fit in. That is, until she meets Utsumi, a quiet, shy boy at her school, and discovers his secret; he has a tail!
They might be different, but they can be different together.
"For modern romance manga though, there have been some titles that have been known to break the formula, and “A Tail’s Tale” is one of them." — Asian Movie Pulse
A Tail's Tale, Volume 2
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Two years have passed since Utsumi's secret was discovered and he and his family left town without a word. Hiyama Nachi has grown into a hardened and distrustful high schooler, embittered by feelings of abandonment and determined to focus on her test scores to the exclusion of everything else. Despite her best efforts, thoughts of Utsumi still linger in her mind... but is her hope for his return just as painful as the grief of being left behind?
"For modern romance manga though, there have been some titles that have been known to break the formula, and “A Tail’s Tale” is one of them." — Asian Movie Pulse
Sweet for Sweets and Foreigners, Volume 2
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Ami Satou works for Cobara, a company that specializes in sweets. While she may be good at sales, her confidence in pretty much everything else is low, which is why she hasn't even thought about dating since college. Instead, she fills up her imagination with romantic scenes from shoujo manga.
When she meets Alain Giraud, a handsome, older French man in charge of a new project she's assigned to work on, she begins to struggle to keep that romantic imagination in check... especially with Alain being so overly friendly! Ami keeps reminding herself that it's just because he's French, but will she be able to resist his romantic charm?
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Volume 9
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Forthright and impetuous Eripiyo is the number one stan for Maina, a sidelined member of the underground idol group Cham Jam, lining up for every event and spending a fortune on CDs and fan meetings to support her fave over the years. During a collectible card event, Eripiyo, Kumasa, and Motoi reminisce over how idol fandom has brought them together, even as Kumasa wonders if these halcyon days might be coming to an end. Still, these last few months have been good for Cham Jam— especially Maina, whose popularity has grown by leaps and bounds after going viral.
For Eripiyo, this should be a dream come true. Finally, the rest of the world is recognizing her beloved Maina in all her adorable glory! But fame has it price, and more fans means fewer chances to spend time with her favorite... a bittersweet blessing that Eripiyo accepts as her lot as a fan. But Maina finds that she dearly misses their usual interactions, clinging to things that remind her of Eripiyo even she feels more distant from her than ever. As her first-ever birthday event draws near, Maina wonders... is there anything she can do to bring them together once more?
I Was Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, and I'm Determined to Fall in Love!, Volume 2
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A dating sim enthusiast wakes up in the body of Reine Waynewright: an adorable otome heroine in a fantasy game!
"With the rank exam coming up, it’s time for Reine to buckle down! In spite of her classmates’ bullying, she’s determined to prove herself to both her schoolmates and her burgeoning love interests. With the help of her new friends and her possessive “brother,” Julius, she might just have a shot at escaping her F-rank status!
After Reine saves him from being bullied, fellow underachiever Reinhardt teams up with her to study, and reveals himself to be a total hottie! Could he be an additional romance route?! And what exactly are meddling Julius’ intentions with Reine…?"
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Volume 8
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Forthright and impetuous Eripiyo is the number one stan for Maina, a sidelined member of the underground idol group Cham Jam, lining up for every event and spending a fortune on CDs and fan meetings to support her fave. When Cham Jam starts up a video channel, Eripiyo and her fellow fans jump at a chance to catch a glimpse behind the curtain and see their faves living their everyday lives. Still, when their goal is to reach the heights of idol popularity, Maki and the others realize they can't settle for simply being ordinary...
Luckily, Cham Jam seems to finally be catching a break. Between being offered a slot on a TV program and a collaboration with the ultra-popular Maple Dolls, they're getting more eyes on them than ever before! Still, reconnecting with one of her former group members stirs up bittersweet memories for Reo, even as an offhand comment by Maina brings her a flood of new fans. In the excitement of viral popularity, it's easy to lose yourself... Can Eripiyo help keep Maina grounded in the midst of it all?
The Unwanted Bride Loves the Crown Prince With All Her Heart, Volume 1
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When her country of Lidea loses the war, Princess Tinalia must wed the enemy prince, Keith. The arrangement isn't as dire as it sounds, though: after all, Tinalia has been in love with Keith for years!
Unfortunately for her, Keith doesn't remember they already know each other. The circumstances of their first meeting were unfortunate, as their countries were at war, and Lidea committed too many atrocities against his people to forgive. Thus, Tinalia finds herself the hated bride of the crown prince, treated coldly and scornfully by everyone around her... even though she continues to love him with all her heart.
A Tail's Tale, Volume 4
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Nachi Hiyama plays softball, but hates how she never tans like her teammates. Feeling alone and discouraged, she struggles to fit in. That is, until she meets Utsumi, a quiet, shy boy at her school, and discovers his secret; he has a tail!
They might be different, but they can be different together.
"For modern romance manga though, there have been some titles that have been known to break the formula, and “A Tail’s Tale” is one of them." — Asian Movie Pulse
Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 4
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After returning to Noston with her new fiancé Vik, the crown prince of Paffuto, Claire Martino must face all of the figures from her life before she became the disgraced daughter of the Duke. Among those in attendance at the ball where Claire will be introduced to Nostonians as Prince Vik's fiancée is Charlotte, Claire's younger half-sister and the cause of all her misfortune.
And Charlotte, determined to maintain her status as the most-beloved main character, is clearly plotting a way to steal the spotlight... and maybe even Prince Vik! After a dramatic twist, Claire will be forced to make a life-changing decision that will decide the future of everyone she holds dear in this world!
Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry, Volume 4
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In a remote kingdom, there lived a princess, adored by her subjects and wielding powerful magic. But as her land was ravaged by an endless war, she lost everything: her people, her family, her loved ones, and eventually, her own life. Until she opened her eyes and awoke in a place she’d never seen before!
A thousand years have passed, and she finds herself reincarnated into someone else's body. Realizing the person she's now living as is despised by her own family and even her fiancé, the former princess struggles to understand this new world and the events that have transpired since her death. There’s a lot to be upset about, but first on the list: how in the world did future magic turn out so lame?
Springtime by the Window, Volume 2
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Cool and collected second-year Yamada is in love with his childhood friend, Seno. His classmates Akama and Toda are also starting to think about romance, though neither of them realizes yet that they might actually feel the same way about each other...
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Trapped By His Love: The Duke's Unexpected Bride, Volume 3
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The gentle-hearted daughter of an impoverished noble family, Alice Coleman never thought that her impetuous proposal to Arthur Grindelbard, the high-ranking son of a duke, would bring so much happiness into her life.
Yet Alice soon learns that being engaged to a duke’s son isn’t without its dangers.
As the story behind their shared past is revealed, Alice finds herself overwhelmed by the love that Arthur has held for her all these years — and all the more determined to devote herself to him in turn. But when Arthur’s former fiancée returns, she shows just how far she’ll go to reclaim Arthur for herself. With the help of an unexpected ally, Alice must face her most perilous challenge yet!
The Prince Is in the Villainess' Way!, Volume 3
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The Wise Princess Iris has become a tutor for Warrior Princess Fiona, a younger reflection of herself in her former life. With her memories of the days ahead, Iris seeks to help cure King Grannis of poisoning and prepare the kingdom for oncoming drought. Yet time is running out to save poor Fiona from the assassination yet to occur.
Now more than ever, Iris must rely on her wits to prove herself to her new connections — be they the king, the people of Remulia, or Prince Alvin, the fair-haired flirt. But can she save Fiona before it’s too late?