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The Wise Princess Iris has a secret: she was formerly the Warrior Princess Fiona, who is set to meet a terrible fate. Armed with the knowledge of what’s yet to come, Iris aims to save the new Fiona — but how can she prepare for a future that’s already been altered? Meanwhile, Iris faces another potential threat when a lady of the nobility appears before her and claims to be her rival in love! If this noblewoman truly seeks to claim the throne, Iris must stay on guard...
When Iris and Prince Alvin set off for the Hidden Village to warn the villagers of an impending attack, they meet some familiar and new faces: Ash, Iris’s former friend, and Claudia, a cold and distant elf. Can Iris convince Claudia to hand over the secret to saving lives? Or will that pesky prince stir things up first?
Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend, Volume 1
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Hodaka Akizuki, a seventeen-year-old high school student, has finally found a girlfriend. And Chihaya Shishizaki is truly the most beautiful girl at school, too. Just the thought of spending time with her practically has him pinching his cheeks. After all, she actually likes him back! The closer they get, the more his heart flutters. There’s just one slight little problem: Chihaya has a secret—and it isn’t just the secret to stealing his heart.
With just one kiss, Hodaka is no longer Chihaya’s boyfriend, but her brand new… girlfriend?!
I Was Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, and I'm Determined to Fall in Love!, Volume 3
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A dating sim enthusiast wakes up in the body of Reine Waynewright: an adorable otome heroine in a fantasy game! Reine discovers that in this world, she's a lowly F-rank student at the magical Heartfelt Academy, bullied by her classmates and snubbed by her love interests for her lack of talent. Determined to avoid a Bad Ending, Reine resolves to study hard, practice her magic, and pass the exams to increase her rank!
If she grinds hard enough, she may be able to change her fate: make new friends, improve herself, and maybe even fall in love along the way!
Springtime by the Window, Volume 1
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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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Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim, Volume 3
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The former granddaughter of a yakuza don, Francesca Calvino has been reincarnated into a mafia family — in the fantasy world of the popular dating sim from her past life! All she wants is to leave behind the world of organized crime forever, but staying out of the game’s main story is proving impossible thanks to a brewing mob war and the sinister scheming of the game’s villain — and her fiancé — Leonardo Aldini.
During the Full Moon Party, chaos breaks loose! To save the guests, Francesca will need to team up with the honorable heir of a rival mafia family, Riccardo Ceranova. But if she acts, will she blow her cover, risking the peaceful life she’s been working toward? And was Leonardo the one responsible for the attack?
Or could this manipulative villain be what Francesca’s always dreamed of… a friend?
Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 5
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Toshimitsu Yamamura's favorite way of showing love for his boyfriend of many years, Gonta Tsubakisaka, is by baking incredible treats for them to enjoy together. But in his everyday life Toshimitsu isn't really... "out." As the legal landscape and cultural attitudes in Japan change favorably toward same-sex couples, Toshi finds himself increasingly willing to put himself out there despite his anxiety. With the support of friends, Toshi and Gonta find themselves participating in a Pride Parade for the very first time, and Toshi finds himself wondering what marriage to his beloved Gonta might be like...
I Was Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, and I'm Determined to Fall in Love!, Volume 6
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Reine and Julius set off for their summer retreat to the Waynewright estate, only to be greeted by the dreaded cousin Cecil! Reine reluctantly agrees to be tutored by Cecil in order to learn more about his academy classmate, a strange girl who calls herself a “heroine”... Is it possible that someone else was reborn in the same crappy dating sim as Reine?!
After spending the week apart from Reine, Julius’s jealous streak intensifies upon their return home when Reine goes to visit Yoshida’s family home. There, Reine is introduced to none other than Yoshida’s big sister, who challenges our determined heroine to a test of love...!
Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend, Volume 2
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Ever since seventeen-year-old Hodaka started dating his new girlfriend, his life has turned upside down. His girlfriend Chihaya—cute, sweet, and lovely as could be—has a family curse that turns him into a girl if they kiss! Despite their strange situation, Hodaka’s feelings don’t waver, and their relationship only continues to grow. But when Chihaya’s cousin Mashiro kisses another guy, he too finds himself transformed! Just how are they going to stop Mashiro before she reveals their family secret to the whole world?!
Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 6
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After accidentally altering Dion Meade's personality and motivations with magic, Claire Martino is forced to turn to Prince Vik and his friends for assistance. At least with the new, overly helpful Dion, Claire is able to learn more about the dastardly plotting of Count Meade's family. But in order to persuade Prince Vik and the others to believe them, Claire and Dion need to reveal the truth of their situation: they're from an alternate timeline. Even if she can to convince her friends that she's met them all in her past life, Claire knows that she shouldn't let on that she and Prince Vik were engaged to be married... though she wants to.
Can Claire and the others stop the Meade's family dark plot and prevent the tragic events of their other timeline?
Alter Ego 2: Noel & June
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The long-awaited sequel to Spanish artist Ana C. Sánchez's heart-pounding lesbian romance, Alter Ego.
After coming to terms with their feelings toward one another, Noel and June are taking things one day at a time. Their first real date leads to another, familiarity becoming intimacy as they spend more and more time together, staying the night, sharing their secrets, and going on double dates with their friend Elena and her boyfriend.
But not everything is sunshine and roses between them - Noel's uptight, prickly personality and June's lackadaisical attitude means they're destined to clash on things big and small. After their latest blowup leaves Noel helplessly angry and full of self-recrimination for being unable to accept June's past, she finds herself wondering - are the two of them just too different to be together?
Futaribeya: A Room for Two, Volume 10
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Sakurako and Kasumi became roommates when they entered high school, and they've been inseparable ever since. Now that they've graduated college and their carefree school days have come to an end, how will their lives change as they settle into new jobs and adult life? Balancing work and play, catching up with old friends, finding a comfortable rhythm in mundane tasks and the little daily joys they still find with each other....
Follow the heartwarming, hilarious daily life of two young women settling into the rest of their lives together! This is the final volume of this adorable four-panel style comic!
Boys Gilding the Lily Shall Die!?, Volume 6
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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.
I Was Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, and I'm Determined to Fall in Love!, Volume 5
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With summer just around the corner at Heartfelt Academy, it’s time for Reine’s class trip! Camping, cooking, exploring the woods with friends... what could be better?!
Unfortunately for Reine, this dating sim turns dungeon crawler when a trap sends her party tumbling into a mysterious labyrinth. Reine’s efforts to protect her friends lead her to a terrifying final boss — but thanks to an unexpected savior, she might just survive!
As Reine and Julius grow closer, more questions arise surrounding Reine’s in-game past... What exactly happened between them before she arrived in this world?
Boys Gilding the Lily Shall Die!?, Volume 5
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Nanryo High’s ensemble prepares for auditions as the Eastern Kanto Tournament approaches. Aikawa and Katagiri, first and second seat trumpets, fiercely compete for the prestigious first seat and the solo performance. Amid the rivalry, Aikawa realizes her feelings for Katagiri run deeper than expected. Meanwhile, oboe player Himeji struggles with the tournament coinciding with a writing competition she’s dreamed of winning. Crushed by the pressure, she considers drastic action until her classmate Hachijou steps in to help—but at what cost?
With emotions running high, can Nanryo’s ensemble rise to the occasion, or will the pressure tear them apart?
The Prince Is in the Villainess' Way!, Volume 5
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The Wise Princess Iris has arrived at the Hidden Village, a mystical place she took refuge in during her past life as the Warrior Princess before facing her deadly end. Now, on the brink of an impending monster attack on the village, Iris seeks to regain the blessings of its spirits — if only Prince Alvin would back off first!
When she enters the astral pool, she meets Dastoria, a darkness spirit curious about uncovering her past to find out if Iris truly has seen what’s yet to come. Warning her of the risks, Dastoria calls forth Iris’s memories from her previous life as the Warrior Princess. Long-forgotten memories from both lives resurface — but they look different the second time around. Iris may be “special and favored” according to Dastoria, but what does that truly mean? Wise Princess or not, there’s so much that Iris doesn’t know about herself… but she’ll have to act fast to save the village as the monster attack begins!
In So Deep, It's Love Already, Volume 1
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This unconventional teen romantic comedy manga features a heartbroken fangirl main lead and a shy easily embarrassed love interest.
Otaku Momoka Kirino has devoted her life to her favorite characters — and Shuuto Kametani, the scary, snappish new boy in class, is just her type! When she catches a glimpse of his blushing face and learns his secret fear of embarrassment around girls, she falls head over heels into... stanning him with all her heart?
But a proper fan is dedicated to spreading their love for their favorites far and wide. As Momoka learns of the protective and gentle nature behind Shuuto's intimidating front, she finds herself worrying that she might want to keep him all to herself...