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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 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 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
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
Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim, Volume 2
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Once the beloved granddaughter of a yakuza don, Francesca Calvino has been reincarnated as the daughter of a mafia family — in the fantasy world of the dating sim she played in her past life! Her goal: to cleverly stay out of the game’s main story, avoid the brewing mob war, and leave the world of organized crime behind for a peaceful life.
But it won’t be easy with the handsome and manipulative Leonardo Aldini — the major villain of the game, who also happens to be her fiancé — meddling in her affairs. Now that he knows her secret, Leonardo makes a deal with Francesca. She agrees to attend a high-society party with him, where she begins to believe she may have more in common with him than she thought…
Yet as the game’s first chapter unfolds, what schemes does this crime boss have planned?
I Was Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, and I'm Determined to Fall in Love!, Volume 4
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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!
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.
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…?"
Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 3
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Betrothed to Prince Asbert of the great kingdom of Noston, Claire is shocked when the engagement is suddenly annulled. More than that, the new consort to the throne is none other than her sister, Charlotte! As the daughter of the now disgraced duke and scorned as a villainess, Claire leaves everything she knows and sets out on a journey to find her true self.
But wait, isn't that's the plot of the game "Upstart ♡ ETERNAL LOVE" on its hardest difficult setting...?
In the Twilight of Our Adolescence
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Two boys grow close together in this slice-of-life BL manga that reminiscences over youth, life, and love.
A story about boys who grow from boys to adults during adolescence, and who worry, make mistakes, and gradually come to terms with the many facets of life.
Tanahashi Yusei is a popular boy who excels in both academics and sports, and naturally has people gathering around him. Yusei has a classmate he admires, but he can't tell anyone about him. That person is Nakagawa, an inconspicuous boy who his friends don't even seem to notice. The two become closer after a certain incident...
“The strong emotional beats combined with the simple, scribbly art gives the entire work the impression that it's coming straight from the heart. […] From beginning to end, In The Twilight of Our Adolescence is a stand-out comic, from its one-of-a-kind art style, to its raw emotional payoff, to its universal message.” — Lauren Orsini, Anime News Network
I'll Never Fall in Love With Amano!, Volume 1
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Takahide and Amano are the top students at their school—much to Takahide’s frustration. No matter how hard she works, she just can’t seem to outshine the effortlessly brilliant (and maddeningly aloof) Amano. But when a small confrontation leads Amano to mistakenly believe Takahide has a crush on him, things take an unexpected turn. His curiosity turns to affection, and suddenly, Takahide sees a new angle: if she plays along, maybe she can finally come out on top. But even the best-laid plans can’t account for matters of the heart…
I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 6
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Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending!
Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She’s surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect.
Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!
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
Boys Gilding the Lily Shall Die!?, Volume 2
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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.
This Reincarnated Countess Is Trying to Escape From Her Prince, Volume 1
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In the midst of a crowded ballroom, the Countess Sherazade is overcome by a flood of memories. Memories of a past life as an ordinary girl in another world, reading a Teen Love novel about a meek, but kind-hearted young woman from an impoverished noble family who catches the Prince's eye, and then attracts his love. A novel that recounts the story of her own life... or what it will soon become.
The only problem is... this story ends with Sherazade as a traumatized and broken shell of herself, and there's no way she's going to sit back and let that happen. At that moment, Shera makes a promise to herself— to do whatever it takes to make sure she will never, ever marry the prince!
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?