Drama - Page 433

I’m a fake bride. Diello Arzenta’s name engraved on my back indicated that I was his soulmate… but I was a fake. One day, I possessed the unscrupulous villainess’ body inside an adult novel. Is there any way I could survive? …Contract marriage! I’ll be his wife and act the part to protect his purity until the real one appears. So when the Duke of Argenta awakens his power, he will destroy my villainous family. While becoming a fake couple with the innocent Diello Argenta, acting sweet day and night… “If your soulmate appears, it’s time to end the contract.” Hearing that, Diello, the Duke of Argenta, gave me a long look. “When a Ferro dies, a new Ferro will be assigned.” As he grabbed the tip of my chin, the distance between us shortened. “…I’ll kill them until it’s you.” What’s with him? Out of nowhere, he started obsessing over me. Wasn’t he supposed to be a pure and sweet guy?!

Booze, smokes, and boys—Hayoon’s life was a checklist of bad decisions. At 20, repeating a year in school, she thought she’d seen it all… until her new homeroom teacher, Mr. Hyungwon, walked in. Unfazed by the rumors swirling around her, Hyungwon is calm, mysterious, and always full of surprises. Naturally, Hayoon’s curiosity turns into something deeper—her first taste of real love. “I love you, Teacher.” “That’s not love. You’re just confused. It happens at your age.” But unlike the guys who usually fall for her with a wink and a smile, Hyungwon is the ultimate fortress—cold, distant, and impossible to crack. Still, Hayoon’s not backing down. That wall of his? She’s ready to tear it down, brick by brick. Original Webtoon: R19: Ridibooks R15: Ridibooks

New Tomie one-shot published in the josei magazine Nemuki+

A cute and dangerous love story of a popular boy with glasses in class and a girl who has a desire to eat him starts

The relationship between Manaka and Toudou can be compared to that of a dog and cat, until a duplicate of Manaka suddenly appears, causing significant changes in their dynamic. Toudou, who has a fondness for sinister subjects, teams up with Manaka to uncover the mystery surrounding her true identity.

Mitsuhashi and Itou went missing 25 years ago on the night of their high school graduation, leaving Sagawa behind. Now in his forties, Sagawa has given up on his dreams and works a dead-end job. When he discovers that his colleague, Miyabi, is being mistreated by her sibling, Sagawa attempts to emulate his vanished friends by intervening. His efforts are met with disastrous consequences that nearly cost him his life. With no other options left, Sagawa desperately begs for salvation, and miraculously, Mitsuhashi and Itou appear, looking as young as they did when they vanished all those years ago. [Written by Denji]

A story set in a realm akin to Japan.

After coming across her deceased genius Royal alchemist aunt's formula for the Dream Potion, Regen Hagart decided to create the concoction in the hopes of holding hands with her crush, Daniel, even if only in her dreams. However, an unexpected turn of events occurs when her longtime rival from the Royal Academy, Kaiden Roose, accidentally consumes the potion instead. While the potion was intended to last for just one dream, Regen keeps appearing in Kaiden's dreams repeatedly. What will the outcome be for these two individuals?

Set in the Alstrauss Empire, this tale unfolds in a realm where humans and demons are locked in an everlasting feud. Ninita, daughter of the sovereign Lord Hunt, possesses exceptional magical abilities and is revered by the populace for her potential to yield as the Saint Priestess - a formidable human protector that hasn't emerged for a thousand years. Yet, despite her innocent nature, Ninita falls in love with Jeff, a wolf demon and the heir apparent to his clan's throne.

Prior to the plane crash in a frozen wilderness, Ryo was an ordinary high school student. The prospect of assistance appears uncertain, and the surviving passengers have commenced verbal confrontations. Despite this, Ryo endeavors to collaborate with others and preserve the lives of all those involved. However, does an unknown ulterior motive exist behind these predicaments?

After experiencing heartbreak from his college crush, Hozumi explores the world of homosexuality and frequents a particular gay bar. There, he develops a friendship with the owner and eventually, the owner offers Hozumi a place to stay in his second home. Exhausted from living in his noisy apartment with children above him, Hozumi accepts the offer but soon discovers he will be sharing the space with Asahi. Can Hozumi and Asahi overcome their differences and build a connection that goes beyond friendship?

People from all over the galaxy vie for a chance to enter the esteemed Cosmo Academy, including Tadatos Lane, an esper with orphan origins on Terra. The ultimate test involves a hazardous mission simulation on an abandoned starship. Each batch of ten ambitious candidates embark on the challenge, but Tada's team is stunned to discover an extra member onboard the Esperanza. As the exam progresses, emotions run high and allegations of sabotage arise with Tada as the prime suspect.