Hoodwinking with love, feigning romance... It was all supposed to be deception... The most gorgeous shinobi on the planet, Kagaribi, was given the toughest mission of his life...a mission no one has ever returned alive from. He swore that he would take advantage of those who are led astray by love and use them as stepping stones to rise in this turbulent world, so he attempts to sneak into a hostile land (and body) of their priestess, Rindo, but it doesn't go as expected!! Don't miss this tale of mismatched Priestess vs. Shinobi set in the era of warring states!
Sujin Song and Jinho Lee, married for one year, have a difficult time with their sexual relationship. After sharing a drink and becoming drunk, Sujin ends up having sex with Hyungjun. This episode, so different from her experiences with her husband, turns out to be thrilling for her... Original Webtoon: Toomics, Naver Series, Ridibooks, MrBlue, BookCube, Lezhin, Mootoon, Metoon
Asahi Hiiragi offers to help Uzuki overcome her severe shyness, but she's horrified by the suggestion. Uzuki's introverted personality leads her to work as a cleaner, where she doesn't need to interact with others. One day, Asahi asks her on a date and confesses his love for her. As a towering and stoic security employee, Uzuki finds him intimidating, but she becomes more comfortable when she realizes how patient he is with her. Despite her reservations, Asahi suggests a "trial period" to continue their relationship, and to help her face her fears, he even bares his muscular chest. This is a beautiful love story between a reserved woman and a candid, serious gentleman, unlikely partners who find love.
When an impish and self-absorbed water creature named Wakasa takes over the bathtub in Tatsumi's Tokyo apartment, the calm and collected teenager is faced with a challenge. Despite their vastly different personalities, Tatsumi and the mischievous merman form an unlikely bond. However, things become more complicated when Wakasa's aquatic companions, including a crab, jellyfish, and a sentient octopus, join the mix, creating chaos in Tatsumi's normally tranquil bathroom.
Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]
Yuka, a writer skilled in crafting platonic love narratives, was approached to pen a tale of sexual fervor. Although unaccustomed to the genre, her words flowed effortlessly when Hasegawa, a dentist, recounted the story to her due to her injured hands. In time, Yuka found herself muddled in her own emotions towards Hasegawa - was her enjoyment derived from the writing process or did it mark the dawn of a burgeoning romance?
It has been seven years since Sora Ono was sent to another world, where she was enslaved. Because of a clerical error, her "slave" status was revoked, and Sora walked away a free woman. Then one day, she purchases a slave..
Eleanor, the villainous daughter of an otome game, was still young when she heard someone else's "voice of the heart" for the first time. Tired of calculations, blatant favors, slander, and heartless honesty, she eventually closed her heart and gave up on love. At that time, he meets the first prince, Asher, at a ball. With a neat face and a calm voice, anyone would think that he was the perfect person―― "Fuu, I'm nervous. Alright, let's do our best! Ei, ei, oh!" In fact, he was a bearish and too pure prince! ? For the first time, Eleanor is curious about him, who has a pleasant "voice of the heart". Eventually, it turns into love...?
Aoko is a ceramic painter at Hasami Wares Pottery, when suddenly an unfriendly and unapproachable man named Tatsuki arrives from overseas. Rejecting her way of life by telling her he isn't interested in painted ceramics, Aoko feels dejected, but can't help but be drawn to Tatsuki's ceramics… This is a mature love story of a man and woman, both fascinated by ceramics.
I used to have a huge crush on my teacher… and fate brought us back together.