Harumi Sawa is an ordinary high school student finds himself at odds with Ayako Kawahori, a girl who has recently transferred into his school. Not only does he become drawn to her bizarre stench, he also begins to pay close attention to her seemingly odd behavior. After being reminded of harpies - the half-woman, half-bird beasts of Greek mythology - during a lesson in class, Sawa begins to think Kawahori might actually be one of those mythological beasts herself. [*Further reading on the title one-shot*](https://yamagishi-ryoko.hatenablog.com/entry/2020/01/25/001908) Ryoko Yamagishi presents a one-shot compilation with many of her recurring themes, such as mythology and human nature, with horror, comedy, mystery, and the everyday. Self-absorbed leads are also a unifying element in this compilation. Also contains: - **A Visitor From the Rain** (雨の訪問者, Ame no Houmonsha): Itoi is an office lady who's getting up there in years, yet is perfectly content with being single. One day, as the rainy season suddenly arrives, she comes home to a little girl she has never seen before in her apartment... - **Undine** (ウンディーネ): Okada comes to Hokkaido to do some wildlife photography at a pond for his publisher. Okada is known for his standoffish, antisocial disposition, but that begins to change upon saving a beautiful girl, one who evokes the image of the titular aquatic spirit. - **Strawberry Night Night** (ストロベリー・ナイト・ナイト): The ravings and commentary of one woman at a mental institution on those around her who are also lost in their madness.
Natsume's just an ordinary kid, except he can see spirits just like his grandma Reiko could. Reiko, though, used to bully the spirits, and bound them to her will in the "Book of Friends." Now that Natsume has inherited this book, a never-ending stream of spirits is coming after him. With the help of a spirit "cat" (who really just wants Natsume to die so he can have the book), Natsume spends his days dissolving the contracts that bind the spirits and trying not to get killed. ___ Extras: * Manabiya no Sumi (In the Corner of the Schoolyard) in v.6. * Natsu ni wa Tameiki (w)o Tsuku (Heave a Sigh in Summer) in v.7.
"Come on, kill all those bandits for me already!" "No thanks. I don't wanna do any work." My name is Keima Masuda, and my hobby is spending each day doing exactly nothing… but one fateful night, I was summoned to another world where I met a blonde young girl who I named Rokuko. It seemed that fortune had favored me and I would soon be living a wonderful life free of work. But even though I'm a guy who loves sleeping more than eating, Rokuko demanded that I help her. "Save my dungeon! By the way, since you're the Dungeon Master, you'll die too if the Dungeon Core is destroyed." The dungeon only had one room, and it was already surrounded by bandits. Seriously? It's a checkmate already. I've gotta break out of this impossible situation so I can stop working and just sleep! ___ - [Official English Light Novel](https://j-novel.club/s/lazy-dungeon-master)
Shiori was once a guitarist in a light music club in high school. But her first live performance was dashed when her brother ran away from home with a lot of debt, to become a musician in Tokyo. A decade later, Shiori is now a high school teacher, leading a boring, uneventful life and paying off the debt... till she runs into the ghost of none other than a famous guitarist Jim-you-know-who.
After saying "I wanted to meet you for a very long time." Kunitama, a cat, jumped onto the chest of a university student, Makoto. However, the "destined person" that Kunitama have been searching for turns out to be Makoto's older brother, and to make things worse he's already married. Without further thought, Makoto proposed to Kunitama, who was weeping in sorrow?! "What about me?" [With true love, I could become a real human]
Takeru and Meo, two best friends both troubled by tragedies in their pasts, have been sweeping local junior karate tournaments as high school freshmen. But now, they set their sights on a national karate tournament. Unfortunately, the funding required to achieve their goal can only be secured if they form an official karate club at their school. Their first challenge lies in getting past the beautiful student council president Izumi Touko, who also happens to be the only daughter of the head of the biggest karate organization in the world, Koudan-kai (which is totally not Kyokushin). What plot will Touko hatch, and what price is she going to exact from them? As Takeru and Meo embark on their official karate journey which will lead them to confront their pasts, almost the entire cast of Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru makes an appearance, guiding them, and teaching them the true meaning of what it is to be a karate-ka.
Takagi and Nishikata are now married and have a kindergarten-aged daughter named Chi. See how much some things have changed, and others have curiously stayed the same! *Note: The volumes collect the chapters in a different order than the web version. The chapters here follow the web numbering without any volumes.*
Nozaki Sumire is a little bit "dry" for a high school student, but the truth is that she's just bad at relationships. Suddenly, a huge explosion occurred and she's engulfed in a fire! All of a sudden, she appears in front of a good-looking man with silver hair and purple eyes! Is this the identity of Gladitoria's former emperor?! (Or- What is the identity of the silver-haired man?!) Furthermore, the mysterious sentient ivy serving him. In the cruel emperor's era. A love story revolving around two people in a gentle fantasy world! ---
Follows the adventures of a scientist Haiji and his assistant Chitose. One day the doctor is called to resolve a mystery about a glowing corpse. From the will of an unknown power the corpse then transforms into a monster and Haiji has to defeat it, to learn all about a mysterious black apple which can regenerate itself and which when eaten will enable someone to control gravity…
The grim city of Oosaka is controlled by the Yakuza. On the secluded artificial island of Sakishima, there exists a rumour: There is a "wolf" out hunting the Yakuza. This wolf would use a demon sword to slay the Yakuza's dignity. That is, this sword has the ability to turn them into little girls!!!! A tale of the high-school student who hunts Yakuza and the former-Yakuza girl! These pretend-siblings with a bond too strong will face the Yakuza infesting Oosaka. This is a battle-filled and action-packed story of chivalry featuring big twists and turns!!!
Set in a fantasy world of swords and magic, the story centers on the titular Lycanthrope Adventure Insurance company. This company provides insurance and support to adventurers taking on the risk of going on a journey and finding a path through the darkness.
Out of all Japanese historical figures, Oda Nobunaga is probably the one with the widest range of interpretations. But what was the real Nobunaga like, and why was he really betrayed and murdered? While a lot of manga make their stories more interesting by taking historical liberties, this one does the opposite, using historical research to paint a clearer - yet more intriguing - picture of the man behind the myth.
In this world, when you turn 12, God gives you a "talent"... While everyone else was given the cool "talents" of "Swordsman" and "Witch," the talent that the main character Rivele received was "Effort" that nobody had ever heard of. On the other hand, his childhood friend Anna received the skill "Dragon Knight," one which is destined to be used in battle. Rivele resolves, "I will protect Anna." Thus, to keep her away from battle, Rivele aims to be the strongest in the world with his overwhelming effort!! ___ - [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1542ga/) (Japanese)
Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess... specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight... and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits. But how much can she trust Azure? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...?
She was once known for her powerful magic — the very reason she was chosen to be the crown prince's fiancée. But when a "saintess" appeared, fear of losing everything drove her to make desperate, reckless decisions. Accused of committing evil acts against the saintess, her engagement was broken off and she was exiled to a monastery. On her way into exile, she was ambushed by bandits... and killed. But death wasn't the end. When she opened her eyes, she had gone back three years into the past! Yet her body was now frail, and her magical power had all but vanished. This time, she resolves to choose a different path — to pursue happiness, even if it means breaking off the engagement herself. The twist? The crown prince refuses to let her go! And even more shocking... a mysterious dark spirit, one never before seen in this world, chooses her as its master!
Her body clad in armor, the girl's name was Chloé, the legendary imperial knight. She, whose role is to protect the king from countless enemies, attended the G8 and is going to open an unexpected door!! (from MangaUpdates)
The year 1910. Iwamoto Kodou is a young boy who has successfully carried out many curious missions under the military's directive. His destinations lead to encounters with the strange, weaving tales of history that have yet to be told.
Sesame saves Rice Cake in the park, and they part ways. Rice Cake saves Sesame in the park, and this time, they become friends after Rice Cake's owner takes in Sesame. They become friends, but will that friendship progress to something more? Oh, and they're cats. GL series, infrequent updates (translator made description) Author Weibo: <https://www.weibo.com/xllb0118?refer_flag=1005055013_&is_all=1>
Usual day after clearing the mission with Lemuen being work hard person as the representative of Cardinal of Seventh Tribunal Laterano in Rhodes Island. She demands [Work hard] from Dokutah too in return...."Ahh....we gonna do it again today ...."
Due to a god's mistake, high schooler Tsuguna died before his time. In exchange, the god agreed to do him a favor in his next life. Tsuguna is reborn to a noble household in a world with magic. He has an unusual form of magic that he requested from the god, the ability to create summoned creatures. However, his dark Japanese hair and eyes mark him as a cursed child in this new world, and his powers are slow to appear. He's kept in a dark basement where he reads his family's books, until one day he finally uncovers the key to his powers. Finally, he can set off into the world with his summoned companion to level up his skills!
A man with the ability to hear inner voices got married to a girl who can't speak. It's the Taisho era. Kyogoku Kazunari, who can hear people's inner voices, makes skillful use of his ability by running a trading company. His business is going well, but due to his power, he cannot trust others and has been quite bitter so far. Wanting to make use of their connections, Kazunari has propposed to marry the daughter of the noble Suwabe family. However, not only can he not hear the inner voice of his partner Suwabe Nana, she is also unable to speak. While Kazunari is bewildered, the two of them get married on the spur of the moment…? A clumsy but happy married life begins for them.
Rin Takanashi, a caregiver in her thirties, was unceremoniously discarded as "trash" despite being summoned as a saint. However, as a lover of the great outdoors and all things camping, she was blessed with a special skill, [Survival], as well as another unique skill! Thus, a riveting tale begins: one of sweat, tears, and insatiable hunger as Rin, together with companions she picked up along the way, leisurely explores this parallel world and savours gourmet cuisine to her heart's content... Or so the story should have gone, but it looks like their road is going in an unexpected direction...? ___ - Alternative Raw: [niconico](https://sp.manga.nicovideo.jp/comic/49626)
Takasugi Harumi is a 31-year-old man, and even though he has a college degree, he is unable to find a job. One day Miya, Harumi's sister-like aunt, suddenly dies. Miya had a 12-year-old daughter, Kururi, and now that her mother is dead, she has no one to rely on. Harumi has to take care of Kururi, but her heart is closed off. However, they make box lunches and get closer to each other. Each lunch box has their feelings, their love, and their heart in it. This is a loveable heartfelt story.