Shoujo - Page 42

As the oldest child in a large family, Yuki Machida was burdened with the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings from a young age. Sacrificing her own desires and emotions became second nature to her, leaving her all too familiar with disappointment and suppressing her true feelings. After becoming the basketball club manager as a means to be closer to her crush, Machida finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the talented newcomer, Shou Naruse. Despite his relentless pursuit of her affection, from surprising her with unexpected kisses to seeking permission for physical affection, she remains emotionless and unbreakable. However, Naruse's open display of attraction towards her leaves Machida struggling to maintain her cool, especially when it interferes with her focus on the sport.

The life of Crown Prince Cecil Glow Alfostar is a tedious one, despite his extraordinary intelligence and talents. He struggles to find meaning in his existence until his fiancée, Bertia Evil Nochesse, captures his interest with her intriguing behavior. Bertia reveals to Cecil that they are living in an "otome game," and she has been cast as the villainess whose goal is to obstruct his love affair with the game's heroine. Despite her dedication to playing the antagonist, Bertia's gentle nature occasionally shines through. Cecil is enamored with Bertia's stimulating personality, which liberates him from his yawn-inducing life and fills him with contentment. He delights in observing his kind and unpretentious fiancée, bringing him great joy each day.

Ai adores her elder brother, Yuzuru. His kind and reliable nature, coupled with his cool personality, make him the ideal sibling for her. Yuzuru always manages to keep Ai safe from any problems and uplifts her whenever she's feeling down. However, after their parents' separation, Ai and her brother are forced to part ways. Fast forward nine years, and a towering young man appears in front of Ai's school. An enigma looms - Who could this be?

As the century draws to a close, breaking news revolves around Kaitou Jeanne, a phantom thief supposedly sent by God, who has been stealing paintings all over the city. However, it turns out that the thief is no one but Maron Kusakabe, a 16-year-old enthusiastic rhythmic gymnast attending Momokuri Academy. Her true identity is a secret even to her best friend Miyako Toudaiji, who is heading the police chase for Jeanne. Believe it or not, the paintings Maron steals contain demons sent by the demon lord, who aims to weaken God's power by having his minions possess human hearts. Maron, as the reincarnation of Jeanne d'Arc, with the aid of the minor angel Finn Fish, is responsible for hunting down the cursed paintings and sealing away the evil demons. However, things get more complicated when a mysterious new phantom thief, Kaitou Sinbad, enters the scene. Balancing her duty as Jeanne with her lonely high school life proves to be more challenging than Maron ever imagined.

Mika, a regular high school student, yearns for a blissful romance. Fate intervenes when she crosses paths with Hiro, the man meant for her. Although situations that cause heartache occur, Mika cherishes the moments she shares with Hiro as the happiest times of her life.

The sea is a lawless zone, plagued by man-eating sea monsters and pirates. In such a sea, there exists the world’s strongest naval admiral, feared by all. With wealth, power, and looks, he has one secret: His true identity is a siren! Living in a world where other species have disappeared, he hides his identity, but when he meets the sea-loving Cella, she uncovers his secret. “Siren, huh? I like mackerel, tuna, flatfish, stingrays… basically all marine fish.” “…Fish.” She’s a strange woman who, despite her eccentricities, hides her powers. He decides to hire her to keep an eye on her, but… “What if I want to become a beach bum?” “What’s that?” “It’s simple. I don’t work, I just lounge around, eating and doing nothing—basically a rich layabout. That’s my dream, to live like that by the beach.” “……” “If you hire me, I won’t work. I’ll just lay on the couch like a seal, patting my belly.” “That sounds fun. I’ve never hired a sea seal before.” His nonchalant answer leaves Cella flustered. Wait, this isn’t what she planned? She never intended to get involved with the admiral. He is, after all, the final boss from the original work! Unintentionally treating his illness and uncovering his true identity, she decides to escape to a beach resort for a peaceful life. “This is interesting.” The admiral, with his fiery gaze, looks out at the sea and orders: “Chase the ferry to Maltana. Now.”

Cain, a young nobleman, navigates the dimly-lit and labyrinthine streets of 19th century London. Born into the upper echelon of society, he takes on the mantle of earl and assumes leadership of the Hargreaves family, whose reputation is steeped in mystery and scandal following the untimely death of his father. His loyal manservant, Riff, and his ten-year-old half-sister, Mary Weather, accompany Cain as he unravels the mysterious crimes that seem to lurk at every corner. Bonus Chapter: Chapter 5: The Sabbath of Solomon Grundy

Risa and Atsushi refuse to give in to fate and instead team up to pursue their true love interests. As they work together, their camaraderie blossoms. But could this relationship become more complicated? Perhaps the stories told in Volume 12, "Even as a Star, I Love You," and Volume 16, "Our Place," hold the answers.

Eri, a high school girl with a strong and pure heart, finds herself summoned to "Britannia," a world inhabited solely by men. As the "goddess of light," she must engage in a fierce battle to save this male-dominated realm.

AkaAka's tale commences with a vision comprising of crimson camellias and the transfer of an enigmatic mask. This mask belongs to a boy named Yue, who dwells in a temple inhabited by singular beings. Utsuwa, the adjacent town, is hosting a winter festivity which Kurogitsune, Yue's fox comrade, deems an ideal opportunity for the sheltered boy to partake in the extravaganza's delights, particularly its cuisine. Despite being prohibited to leave the temple, they clandestinely venture into the town, ignorant of the repercussions they will soon encounter.

At the young age of 15, Kanna Tezuka is a devoted manga artist who has already gained recognition as a professional. When she discovers that her high school has introduced a manga drawing program, she can't help but feel enthusiastic. However, the course turns out to be a complete disaster - the teacher is incompetent and Kanna finds herself stuck with three attractive, aspiring artists who look up to her as their teacher. Kanna is reluctant to take on this role as they all have unrealistic beliefs about becoming a successful artist. If she can't assist them in understanding reality, Kanna's own work may suffer as a consequence.

Saya and Yuuto, who were once shy and bonded over a popular online game in middle school, became sweethearts. However, Saya faces a dilemma when Yuuto's impressive high school debut transforms him into the school's most desirable guy and his controlling group of friends begin to harass her. In response, Saya pretends that they are not dating. Will their relationship withstand the trials of secrecy and competition?