Slice of Life - Page 868

At the invitation of Risa Shiromine, Kaede Honjou logs into the virtual reality MMORPG New World Online as her character, Maple. Despite her lack of gaming experience, she invests all her status points into defense. As a result, Maple is sluggish, incapable of using magic, and constantly targeted by rabbits. However, her high vitality points grant her the "Absolute Defense" skill and a counter ability that can eliminate enemies with a single blow. Thus, Maple becomes a "mobile fortress" player with a unique poison ability that can neutralize attacks and overcome obstacles. Undeterred by her unorthodox approach, she embarks on an adventure.

Born into a family of models, Cane Lele's parents were once admired figures in the fashion industry. However, their lives were cut short due to a tragic plane crash, leaving Lele to be raised by her grandmother. Growing up surrounded by the superficial nature of the industry, Lele develops a strong aversion towards it. Despite her reluctance, Lele's aunt, Ye Feihung, a former model turned fashion agent, convinces her to give modeling a try. It isn't until Lele witnesses the artistry involved in a photo shoot by American model Angus Lanson that she begins to see the appeal. While attending a meeting with top fashion ambassadors, Lele is excited to finally meet the model who inspired her. Unbeknownst to her, Angus' twin brother, Eros Lanson, is secretly accompanying him, leading to a charming and confusing beginning to Lele's pursuit of her goals - to make it big in the competitive New York City fashion scene and, perhaps, to find love.

A gourmet fantasy about an older chef on the brink of disaster and a clumsy princess with a tsundere personality.

Due to his inner turmoil and past maltreatment by a family member, Ooba Youzou has a frail constitution and struggles to show his true personality to others. Since his high school years, he has relied on a superficial sense of humor as a coping mechanism to hide his pain.

The police are mobilizing to find a 14-year-old girl who has disappeared. Her parents, who are worried sick, fear that she is in pain and suffering. But that is not the case, for she has willingly fled to live with her kidnapper, a former stalker, who she affectionately calls "Oniisan". She has no intention of returning to her abusive parents or school, where she was mercilessly bullied. As time passes, their connection deepens, and she asks for a new name, "Sachi". Despite understanding their relationship is far from ordinary, they vow to marry if they escape from the police and Sachi's parents, or perish trying. Holding on tight to the tiny bit of genuine happiness they've discovered in one another, the twosome cling onto their only chance of hope in a harsh world.

A series about a blue-skinned convenience store worker who often gets visited by her friends to break up the monotony of graveyard shift work. Originally published to Twitter.

Ángel, owner of Nuestra Casa and a stylish man who turns everyone around him on, loves and considers Aron and Stefan family despite them being adopted. Now they help him with the restaurant, Stephan as the chef and Aron as floor manager. But both want to be something more than just family with Ángel, so they take the initiative and start dating! Spin off on the first book in the Furomae Ari's Kiss series: Kiss Shicha Dame nano?/ Don't Kiss Me?

After an unintentional comment, Iori Shino, a virgin, becomes engaged to Tendo Tsukasa, a well-known and wealthy celebrity on campus. Although rumors suggest that Tsukasa has sexual relations with anyone, Iori finds himself bewildered by their differences in expertise and familiarity. However, as they spend more time together, Iori becomes fascinated by Tsukasa's unpredicted depth. This slightly mature romantic comedy coming-of-age tale portrays their journey to understand their feelings as two opposites in love. (Translated from Comic-Walker/NicoVideo).

Sakuto, Kousuke, and Yuutarou are a tight-knit group of friends who became acquainted during their college years. Although they have different careers, temperaments, and sexual preferences, they all experience similar difficulties feeling disconnected from life, companionship, and romance. Nevertheless, their collective desire to surmount these challenges and progress in life draws them closer.

As a result of Arimura employing him, Akiba finds himself indebted to him and is required to accommodate Ikumi as repayment. Despite Ikumi stating that she is Arimura's straight companion, Akiba is uncertain about her eventual departure date. Initially, Akiba is annoyed by the intricate situation he has been forced into, but Ikumi's friendly and easy-going character eventually wins him over.