Eunwoo is a descendent of a cursed mermaid family, and his survival depends on avoiding love at all costs. However, his childhood friend and first kiss, Taeho, suddenly appears and starts toying with Eunwoo's heart. Will Eunwoo be able to resist Taeho's charming pull, or will he give in to his feelings and bring about disaster?
Can the energetic and spirited young girl and the Buddhist monk, who chants verses of Buddhism, create a poignant love melody?
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He's a boy band idol who appeared to be a cold beauty, struggling to restrain himself to stay in character. He seems like a young and innocent pretty boy on the outside, was actually completely different from that… Despite looking down on each other, and arguing in every possible situation, they were compelled to pair up in order to achieve the popularity that they needed?! (Source: Kuaikan, translated)
The initial heir of the Orurerian Kingdom, Rudeiris, appointed Aira, a female Knight, to be his companion. Aira set out on an important task to the palace, only to be caught off guard by the Prince's sudden First Kiss! At first, the Prince's forceful behavior rubbed Aira the wrong way. However, as she delved deeper into his psyche, she discovered a hidden sorrow that tugged at her heartstrings...
1) In the End, Only You Since his childhood, the hero has been inseparable from his selfish best friend. He's always been there to console his friend after heartbreaks, and when they nearly die falling off a cliff, the friend confesses his love. 2) Epistolary Romance After his parents send him to a rural school, a city delinquent is bullied by a local student. Despite the tough exterior, the local student's kind heart begins to draw the city boy in. 3) My One and Only A supervisor and subordinate fall deeply in love, but when the once-beautiful subordinate returns from a business trip overweight, their relationship is tested. 4) Chains of Loyalty A new employee does everything in his power to impress his supervisor, only to be falsely accused of being an industrial spy by a cruel colleague. The supervisor subjects him to torture, causing physical and emotional pain. 5) Night of Tears A brilliant surgeon loses faith in his abilities after his lover dies during a failed operation. Despite numerous attempts to encourage him, a boy agrees to become his housekeeper, hiding the fact that he was once the surgeon's patient and is now running out of time. 6) The Deceiver A boy loves his android pet but knows it cannot love him back. When a fire breaks out, the android sacrifices itself to save the boy's life, and afterwards, the boy discovers countless declarations of love on its microchip.
A funny brief tale featuring a posse of women brandishing weaponry.
Follows Masatoshi Sawada, a violent yakuza who is legendary for destroying a rival group's headquarters with a rocket launcher, and has been called "Rocket Masa" ever since.
In this collection of short stories and four-panel comics, Blood Lad creator Yuki Kodama teams up with artist Kanata Yoshino to take us through the black curtain to explore the lives of Demon World Boss Staz and his crew. In this hilarious behind-the-scenes trip, readers will discover the full extent of Staz's anime/manga obsession, join Bell on her treasure-hunting travels, and much more!
Maeve, a top-tier beauty with a trove of hidden identities, was betrayed by her fiancé and best friend, losing her fortune, her reputation, and her life. Now, reborn as Claret, a spoiled socialite in Briarwood, she faces an even crueler twist: a forced marriage to a dying tyrant. Can she reclaim her past glory, or will this new life be her ruin?
Akira's father possesses a rare talent as a "creator," specializing in enhancing the abilities of living creatures. His craft involves fulfilling unusual requests such as producing a hunting dog with rock-crushing fangs or a horse capable of flight, and even crafting the most exquisite mermaid. But Akira rebels against the act, perceiving that it is a merciless pursuit that inflicts agony upon innocent creatures. To compound matters, his father's creations are frequently sold to individuals who lack any regard for the sanctity of life. Despite his aversion, Akira is deeply intrigued by the mermaid his father is designing for a nearby ruler. Will Akira's moral compass aid him in taking a stand against this degenerate practice?
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.”
Despite being a financially struggling high schooler, Shino accepted an unconventional live-in job that offered quick money with no interviews. However, upon arrival, she discovered that she would be working for a one-eyed creature! The job requirements included engaging in a love affair with the monster, resulting in a devoted master and a destitute pupil surviving on garden vegetation.
Princess Mononoke, a film by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghilbi, portrays the encroachment of human beings on sacred animal grounds. The greed for resources and land drives humans to destroy trees, provoking the resentment of animal gods who retaliate by attacking human settlements. Ashitaka, a young refugee from the Emishi people, gets embroiled in the conflict after he kills an animal god and is cursed with death. He ventures across Japan searching for a cure but ends up encountering a camp where he meets 'Monster Princess,' a girl raised by a 300-year-old female dog god who loathes humans. As the two parties clash, with Ashitaka and San in the middle, they must learn to coexist without animosity and combat. In the meantime, Irontown, a new community, gets founded near the sacred forest, and a cursed warrior and a girl raised by wolves strive to bring harmony to the area. The destiny of the land and its inhabitants hangs by a thread.
When their classmate's expensive watch goes missing during swimming class, the prime suspects are the three students who sat out that day: Taewoong, Mitsuki, and Sakuma. Together, they set out on the hunt for the lost watch, but what they find is...
Chapter 32 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).
