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People are jealous of rookie rakugo performer Akatsuki, whose stage name is Kuroinu Hoteiya, for being the apprentice of the young and talented rakugo Master Koroku. Still, there's a couple of backstage stories none of them know about; that the amazing Master Koroku is the biggest scaredy-cat whose stage fright runs wild before every performance, and that Akatsuki is head-over-heels in love with him! (Source: MU)

The dream begins here!! Youth!! The members were scouted by the new teacher who will be the club advisor, but although they all had experience in other sports, they have now all given up on those sports. With a fresh start, the members join the cheerleading club "Dynamites," and little by little they become a team, each with their own aspirations in mind. (Source: Takeshobo, translated)

Sue, a Jersey girl, and her mother are left to fend for themselves after Sue's father leaves to find work in New York and never returns. After tragedy strikes the family once again, Sue goes to New York alone to become an actress and meets her true father. (Source: MU)

Momo, 26 years old. Her dream, halfway. She works as an actress in a small theater company while working as an office temp three days a week. She keeps her acting a secret from her colleagues at work, because it's the most important thing to her and she's afraid of losing it. Amidst her beautiful friends, an energetic theater company leader and a steadfast star actress, Momo feels anxious and impatient about living her empty days. Is it okay for her to go on like this...? (Source: Bungeishunju, translated)

"Dankira," a dance battle where teams of three compete to be the best. This story follows young men who strive to be at the top.

Leika, who loves helping people, and Atori, who adores musicals, are childhood friends. Since they were little, the two of them would put on plays just for each other, with no audience. Leika always thought that Atori's acting was impressive. Leika thought that if Atori loved it so much, she should join the drama club. But Atori wouldn't hear of it, saying, "Leika isn't in the drama club," and "It's enough that Leika watches me." Then, due to certain circumstances, Atori ends up taking the stage. (Source: Natalie.mu, translated)

Rakugo: A traditional form of Japanese storytelling, told orally by one sitting down. Often humorous, often filled with folly, rakugo has persisted throughout the ages with good reason. Within Masterpiece Rakugo Complete Works, 33 rakugo stories are closely adapted by George Akiyama, who gives them his own charming, chaotic touch. (Source: MangaDex)

Why did the genius girl hailed as a "goddess" die during the performance of her own play? A dazzlingly vivid school mystery where theater-loving students expose the hidden "murderer" within! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

35-year-old Toru Kohinata, lacking in physical fitness, has a personality that can't refuse. He finds himself attending a ballet trial lesson at the invitation of someone, only to wake up the next day with sore muscles. Thinking he should give up, he witnesses his coworker Honoka Sakuragi dancing in the company's document room. Moved by her performance, Toru decides he wants to dance ballet seriously. However, when Honoka discovers a photo he accidentally took of her dancing, she accuses him of "voyeurism." (Source: Kodansha, translated)