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A woman thinks about someone from her past. A 3-page short story.

The story follows Kiyotake, a man with no aim or accomplishments in life. He's an actor who lands extra roles at best, works multiple part-time jobs to barely support himself, and has few personal attachments. His best friend Shun died when he was 19 in an accident and he now has a few casual friends. This expands when an old acquaintance moves in next door... (Source: the manga habit)

A masculine princess and a feminine young prince. So, why don't we switch sides? A trans-sexual story leaping lightly across the gap between men and women.

What happened in the classroom that night?! Kitahara, the Nanjo High School homeroom teacher of class 2-C, is involved in an unbelievable incident triggered by the disappearance of a female student, Tomoe Miyata... What happened to those 24 students, and who is behind this horror?! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Lara Bradley, a renowned mage, sets off to defeat a low-risk monster with her young apprentice Alistair, who never stops proposing to her. But instead of a minor threat, they encounter the world's most dangerous creature—a dragon! In a desperate bid to save Alistair, Lara faces the dragon alone and casts a spell that turns herself to stone. Twenty years later, the petrification spell breaks, and Lara awakens in a world that has moved on—except for Alistair, who never forgot her. The boy she once knew has grown into a powerful, determined man who's eager to make up for lost time with his beloved master. As they reconnect, will sparks fly, or are they doomed to repeat past mistakes? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Taye lived a happy life in a luxurious apartment in London with her friend. That was until her friend left without saying a word, and Taye is forced to advertise for a new roommate to cover the cost of her rent. The advertisement is answered by the handsome but silent Magnus. He is the only one who applies and so she has no choice but to accept him. While Magnus only reveals the fact that he is an artist and nothing else, he pries into Taye's dates and gives her the cold shoulder. He seems to think she is only after rich men from prestigious families... (Source: Jmanga)

Just before her return to England, Holly discovers in her luggage the valuable painting she had sketched earlier. She had become entangled in an unthinkable crime... She was deceived by a man she trusted! Jumping on to a train bound for Rome, she runs into a compartment in the first-class carriage. There, she encounters Matteo, a sharp justice who immediately realises she is on the run. However for an unknown reason, he does not hand her over to the police, and instead takes her back to his mansion. As he confiscates her passport, she starts to worry about what lies ahead...

I use the hero who fiercely loves me, and in this world I aim to live long! "Please, use me." Lizette, a count's daughter, is a "recaller," or a holder of previous lives' memories, and she is on her fourth life. In her past lives, always on her 20th birthday, she would be killed and eaten by the same demon. So to live a long life in this one, Lizette retreated to a remote countryside sanctuary, where monsters don't appear, living quietly and peacefully. However, one day, she, once again, met a boy whom she saved in her childhood, Ralph. Somehow, he had become the country's hero, who toppled a demonic king. If it may be possible to avoid death by Ralph's side... With this in mind, Lizette accepted his proposal. "Even if your life is switched, I will always protect you, Miss Lizette." While bewildered by Ralph's exceedingly heavy affection, Lizette approaches the truth of her repeating deaths. Will Lizette be able to live pass her 20th birthday unharmed this time?! From now, the serious romantic comedy between the heroine who doesn't want to die and the intensely loving yandere hero begins! (Source: Kill Time Communication, translated)

The summer of her 22nd year. That was the last time Princess Karina experienced freedom. She is about to have a political marriage for the sake of her royal family. Before she is forced to marry a man whom she does not love, she wishes to experience love. It seemed her wish might just come true. The tall and handsome Jack Santini comes to live in the estate as a bodyguard. Karina falls for the talented and charming Jack, and wishes, just once, that she could kiss the man she fell in love with for the first time... (Source: Jmanga)

One evening, ordinary OL Maika Narumiya suddenly found herself in another world. While attempting to find a way back home, she somehow ended up becoming a castle servant for reasons she could not fathom. The country's young king is even less fathomable, constantly proposing to her to despite her own firm rejections and lack of qualifications. This king protects his nation with the mysterious "Power of Salvation" and doesn't listen to others in his own optimism; but for Maika, the King's doting is too frustrating. (Source: MU)

An unapologetic former sex worker starts working at a bento stand in a small seaside town, bringing comfort to the lonely souls who come her way. (Source: Netflix)

This volume contains three one-shots by Shinohara Chie. Umi ni Ochiru Tsubame: Morimura Shiki is a young and talented screen writer who is favored to win the upcoming title of Best Screen Writer of the year, especially now that she has murdered her rival Minase Masako. She is sure she left nothing at the scene to tie her to the crime, but someone approaches her and says he knows what she did. What will Shiki do now?? Kioku no Ashioto: Shouko was distracted. She knew her boyfriend Yukiya was going to end their relationship, and with her mind trying to think of a way to convince him otherwise, she did not see the man who jumped in front of her car. Horrified that she had run over someone, she looked to Yukiya for help, who told her that he would take care of everything. Yukiya took the man's body and secretly buried it in the mountains, but will that moment of weakness cost Shouko her life? Shikeidai no 72jikan: Natsuki Kiriko has received a mysterious invitation to spend a few days at a fancy lodge called "The Orchard House". When she arrives, she finds 4 other young people there who had also been invited. After welcoming them, the hostess declares that the 5 of them had been chosen b/c they were all suspects of her son's murder 4 years ago. If one of them did not confess his/her guilt, they would all 5 die by the end of their stay! Kiriko knows she did not kill the hostess's son, but everyone else says the same. Can she find the real killer before she loses her life?? (Note: This story was published also in Shinohara Chie's "Toubou Kyuukou")

It's been 18 years since Rin died. Alisa, who is Sei and Lou May's daughter, lives with her mother, her brother Shinji, and Ken in Hawaii. Shinji is Ken and Lou May's son. Shinji knows Alisa isn't Ken's real daughter, but Alisa doesn't. Alisa sometimes sees a phantom boy. One day, she sees a boy point to the sky, where she sees a plane. By the plane, Rie, Shin's son, comes to ask Ken for some help. He also knows Alisa is really Sei's daughter. Alisa is called "Dragon's daughter." Rie says a prophet told him that he would marry a woman who's a dragon's blood relative. When they go into the forest, Rie also sees a boy. Alisa tells him that the boy is a phantom and that he is the only other person who can see him. Her family had told her that the boy was the spirit of the forest, but she doubted that. She thinks the boy is trying to tell her something. (Source: Baka-Updates Manga)

They had shared a beautiful affair. Then Briony had learned the shattering truth. Although she had been deeply in love with Kieron, a reporter then, he had wanted her only for a newspaper scoop. It was painfully ironic to Briony that his calculated lovemaking should have resulted in such a beautiful baby boy... It was no less ironic that Kieron Blake should now be Briony's new boss at the Daily Globe. One look at little Nicky told him the truth--and set them on a collision course. Either she married him or he took her son away! (Source: fictiondb)

Nikukyuu Punipuni Nikki is a yonkoma manga. It tells about the life of a cat, Chiko, and her owner, Nobara Nonaka. (Source: MU)

Begging for Prince Tariq Shadad ibn Zachir's mercy is the last thing Faye wants to do. She hasn't seen Tariq for a whole year...since their ill-fated wedding. But as Faye's brother remains imprisoned in her husband's country of Jumar, she learns that only Tariq has the power to grant his freedom. Faye expects her meeting with the man she married to be difficult, but Tariq's ultimatum takes her breath away: become is mistress and her brother will be released. As her decision takes her to the Middle East, her bitter feelings for Tariq begin to change, and she becomes more than just a mistress to this powerful Sheikh.

Miharu hoped that things wouldn't change between her and her best friend, Asa, after a one night stand, but...

Iroha works at a small family bakery downtown, and she has her eyes on the cute, younger part-time staff member, Ippei. He looks a little... actually, very scary, but once you get to know him, he's a total sweetheart. Iroha's always smiling and being nice to people, but deep down, she's hiding her true feelings. Ippei's kindness envelopes her and gradually warms her up... A cute, sweet, and warm love story with a younger guy! (Source: Renta!) Included one-shot: Sono Hitomi ni Utsushite

Yuzu Kosaka, an office worker at an apparel company, has a complex about not looking good in cute things. She likes to look at cute clothes and has a desire to try them on, but... She just can't bring herself to try them on because she thinks they "don't suit her." One day, she wanders into a ladies' clothing store to buy a gift for a friend, and out of the fitting room comes Yuzu's boss, who is famous for his chic and handsome looks! (Source: Overlap, translated)

Tsugei Shirou is a regular videogame-loving high school boy. However, the class president Harigaya suddenly approaches him to ask, "Will you become my dog?" What a question! Tsugei swears that he'll never get along with Harigaya, but in the end, what will become of these two and their adventures?! (Source: Fallen Syndicate)

This story is about a university student named Mikari who finds herself falling in love with the most unlikely of partners: Kaga-san, a 52 year old widower who lives in her apartment building. The scent of the incense sticks he burns in his deceased wife's honor clings to his body, drawing her in. (Source: Icarus Bride)

In the mountains of North Carolina lies a mansion named Windsong Place. Ryan, the heir to the mansion, and Sunny, the housekeeper's granddaughter, fall in love and marry. However, Ryan's father, angry at his son's marriage to a girl far below his status, disinherits Ryan and sells off the mansion. Soon after, their marriage deteriorates and Ryan and Sunny go their separate ways... 10 years later, Windsong Place, now a hotel, is being auctioned. Ryan returns to make a bid for the hotel, while Sunny arrives hoping to find work. And there, the two meet again!

Anna is a doctor at a clinic in a small village. During one busy summer season, Sam, Anna's childhood acquaintance and rival, comes to help out at the clinic. He is now a TV-celebrity doctor, and although Anna is glad of the extra help, he can't film the clinic for his show! They can argue about absolutely anything, but she cannot let Sam know that her heart flickers with feelings of desire whenever he shows her his masculine side... (Source: M-U)

"Be my woman and I'll let you become a top singer!" This is the statement made by Yukihito Yoshizawa, a famous and rich music producer. A female high school girl who wants to save her weak and sickly brother accept his terms by offering her voice and body. A passionate yet twisted entertainment love story thus begins! 1. Eniro*Cinderella 2. Eniro*Venus 3. Eniro*Juliet 4. Eniro*Muse 5. Eniro*Mermaid 6. Eniro*Diva (Source: Transient Mirage)