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Set in the twilight of the Meiji period, this tale highlights the Mitsuboshi, a traditional kimono shop that has seen better days. Once abuzz with activity, the shop now languishes in obscurity. Torasaburou Hoshino, the third son, returns from an extended stay in England determined to restore Mitsuboshi's former glory, but is met with ridicule by his fellow shopkeepers. Undeterred, Torasaburou persists in his quest to transform Mitsuboshi into a three-star establishment. Meanwhile, an enigmatic character named Takatou seems to be aware of Torasaburou's goal and his valiant efforts to rejuvenate the shop.

Yuka-chan, a university student, and Mahiro, a working man, have been dating for six months. They are so pure that they are nervous to even hug each other. But one day, Yuka's "secret" that she didn't want him to know about is revealed to Masahiro, and their relationship slowly starts to go strange...!　A cute, slightly weird, new kind of SM romantic comedy!

Beautiful People is a manga comprised of six profound and thought-provoking short stories. 1. Seppakuhime (Princess White Snow) 2. World's End 3. Anti-Telephonica (Electric Angel) 4. Stalker no Onna (The Lady Stalker) 5. Beautiful People 6. Kuuki no Naka wo Nukeru Sora (Blue Sky)

In the midst of the forest stands a towering home that instills dread in young hearts as it groans and casts menacing silhouettes. A singular figure and a multitude of spectral entities dwell within its walls. Bonus Short Story: Chapter One: The Locked Chamber.

In a bygone era, witches and humans coexisted in a state of peaceful concord. However, during a trying period for humanity, the witches were falsely accused of causing their hardships and subjected to execution by fire. To survive, the surviving witches aligned themselves with those eager to exploit their mystical abilities. Many centuries later, the general public had forgotten about the existence of witches until the establishment of Sternenlichtl, a school for budding witches. There, Alice Keating, a highly proficient witch who had a command of multiple magical disciplines, was given the responsibility of instructing a young novice by the name of Mari Muguruma. Unlike Alice, Mari had no prior knowledge of the realm of witches and its enchanting arts. Despite Mari's apparent lack of talent for her studies, Alice refused to give up on her student. However, when Mari exhibited unconscious prowess in casting a high-level spell, Alice realized that Mari was a rare prodigy in the art of resurrection magic. From that moment forward, Alice focused all her efforts on teaching Mari, but her singular attention towards her apprentice instigated envy from her peers, who resolved to oust Mari from their ranks by any means necessary.

Throughout their entire lives, Toranosuke Ibuki and his wife Kaoru, formerly known as Okouchi, have remained deeply devoted to each other. Despite facing a hospital-bound Toranosuke two decades into their love story, their affection continues to thrive. The couple spends their days cherishing their shared memories, including the day he proposed, their first meeting, and their fairy tale-like marriage. Even when Toranosuke's stubbornness rubs Kaoru's quick temper the wrong way, their love is unmistakable from the wrinkles on their aged faces and the loving stares they exchange. The couple's bond is so strong that they believe it will outlast even death, and they will continue to love each other just as intensely in their next life.

Chiyo Kozuka, aged 24, is facing a streak of bad luck. She has no job, an empty bank account, and is three months behind on her rent. She feels helpless until her landlady knocks on her door and suggests that they have sex as a solution to her financial troubles. In exchange, the landlady promises to assist her with her financial issues. The next day, Chiyo finds herself waking up next to her landlady, who she does not remember sleeping with due to a drunken state. Despite this, the landlady sticks to her promise and proposes a unique financial agreement that Chiyo cannot refuse since she is in a vulnerable position.

Catarina Claes, arrogant and self-centered daughter of a duke, enjoys tormenting her classmate Maria Campbell who is from a lower social class. However, her behavior takes a surprising turn when she suddenly realizes she is a character in an otome game she used to play. To make matters worse, she is the villainess and destined to meet a tragic end because of her wicked ways. Despite being close to adulthood, it seems too late to change how others perceive her. Desperate to avoid her fate, Catarina decides to do anything it takes to redeem herself and survive.

Rin Tachibana, the main character of our story, is an office worker who dislikes her face and believes that her life is over because she’s ugly. What’s worst is that she has the same name as the most beautiful woman in the company, Rin Kaizuka and feels that everyone compares her. This is the worst situation ever! One day, the Rin hits the jackpot and wins the lottery. With the money, she goes under the knife and becomes a plastic beauty. Her wishes of fashion, makeup and romance finally come true.

In full bloom, the thistles in the garden gave off a fragrance reminiscent of black tea. The garden was frequented by a beetle who could converse in the language of humans. It was a lively place where laughter echoed and a delectable Mirabelle tart was always baking. And if you walked exactly 47 steps, you could stumble upon a sea lion's abandoned pool.