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How about this, a manga for adults—and not young adults either. This is a series of stories about love and romance amongst the older generations. As the manga itself says, "In the later years of their lives, men and women sometimes find themselves in the glow of love. Their love stories are shining like shooting stars in the twilight."
Shiro Manabe, a travel agency manager with a hectic schedule, takes solace in his alter ego "Mashiro," who frequents a club for three hours every Saturday. However, his capable and witty subordinate, Kuro Nabatame, stumbles upon the club unexpectedly. Will Shiro be able to conceal his cross-dressing from Kuro, or will the truth be revealed?
Most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy find riding and taming dragons to be a breeze - all except for Ash Blake. The first-year student is notoriously known as the school's "number one problem child" because despite having a large star-shaped brand that signifies his potential to become a future dragon master, he hasn't been able to summon his dragon. This has made him the subject of ridicule among his peers. One day, Ash's dragon finally appears, but much to his surprise, it's not in the form of a traditional dragon. Instead, it's a stunning girl! To make matters worse, she makes it clear that she's the master, and he's the servant. Ash realizes that his troubles with dragon riding are far from over.
Set in the far-far north, where wolves rule, the head of the valley, Garm, follows the tradition of the lake chief, Hati, and becomes his mate, uniting their pack. Garm is frank and tough, and Hati is serious and pure. They respect each other's pride as chiefs and males, but being both Alphas, at first they are somewhat at odds with each other. As they share their lives and strengthen their bond, they gradually grow to become each other's one and only mates...
Twenty-seven-year-old Maki Enomoto is done with relationships. One year ago, her terrible boyfriend made her the joint guarantor on a loan before promptly ghosting her with a mountain of debt. Now she just wants to be left alone to her quiet otaku life, working her office job to make her ex's monthly repayments, and devoting what scant little is left to her hobbies. Namely, her virtual boyfriend Allen-kun, who is hot, kind, and dependable in a way that real-life men aren't—least of all the hotshot young VP that keeps getting on her case about deadlines and deliverables. But when said VP shows up with a rather interesting proposal, Maki must decide if she's ready to roll the dice one last time...
Unlike most girls who crave popularity among boys, Futaba Yoshioka wants the complete opposite – to avoid it altogether. In middle school, her popularity with boys caused her female classmates to shun her, leading her to take the opportunity in high school to reinvent herself by acting indifferent and unfeminine towards boys, allowing her to make some acquaintances along the way. However, things take a dramatic turn when her first love, Kou Mabuchi, suddenly reappears after disappearing years ago. Though she still cherishes the fond memories they shared together, she soon learns that the sweet and gentle boy she knew has disappeared, replaced by a cold and pessimistic version of himself. Although he acknowledges that their past feelings for each other were mutual, he warns her that they can never return to the past, as everything, including himself, has changed. Throughout Ao Haru Ride, Futaba navigates the complexities of searching for true love and friendship while staying true to herself.
Nico Nanase harbors a confidential truth - she attends a prestigious private high school as a first-year student while constantly taking up part-time work to support herself and her two younger sisters. However, Nico's peaceful life takes a surprising turn when Leon, a charming heartthrob from her school and a celebrated TV actor, discovers her secret. Nico is left feeling hopeless until Leon comes up with an unconventional solution to her financial troubles - he offers to hire her as his personal housekeeper!
Mari, a high schooler living in a town where humans and beastmen coexist, stumbled upon Tsunade, a unique student enrolled in a "special student" program for the Beastman Education Program. Although Mari was tardy for school that day, she couldn't resist being intrigued by Tsunade's sincerity and gentleness. Mari was taken aback at first, but couldn't ignore Tsunade's allure. Their developing romance hit a few bumps on the road when Mari's peers showed hostility towards beastmen. They found themselves trapped in a warehouse, but surprisingly, Tsunade held Mari tightly and proclaimed, "You smell delightful…" Mari was apprehensive at first, but their affection surpassed their differences and bloomed from that instant onward.
Formerly a member of her high school track and field club, Akira Tachibana's injury has left her unable to move at her previous pace. In order to support herself, she works part-time at a family restaurant where she unexpectedly falls for her 45-year-old manager, a divorced man with a young son. Despite their age difference, Akira appreciates her manager's tender nature, a stark contrast to how other employees view his weaknesses. Through small moments shared between the two, they begin to understand each other until Akira realizes that true love requires no explanation. On a rainy day, she chooses to confess her feelings, drastically shifting the dynamic between them. What remains to be seen, however, is how her manager will respond.
In a world where fairies are bought and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren't exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he's not so keen on the idea. As his new master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she'll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for...
Nao Okura adored helping her mother make wagashi, a revered Japanese delicacy, when she was younger. Her mother landed a job as a wagashi maker, where Nao met Tsubaki Takatsuki—Kogetsuan's heir—filling her childhood with warmth and happiness. But, the good times vanished when tragedy struck, leading Tsubaki to testify against Nao's mother, landing her in prison on false charges. Many years later, Nao—now Nao Hanaoka—works at a reputable wagashi establishment. But fate leads her back to Kogetsuan, where she encounters Tsubaki as a cruel man, barely recognizing her. In a surprising move, he proposes to Nao, hoping to elevate Kogetsuan's wagashi quality. Despite no romantic feelings towards him, Nao agrees to use the marriage as an opportunity to discover the truth behind what happened to her mother. Thus, commences their marriage of convenience, which may evolve into something more.
"You are my sole servant," expressed Renee. She faced challenges finding work due to her immortality, resulting in frequent dismissals. However, her luck changed when she was recruited to be a servant for a particular prince. The prince resides in isolation, restricted by his curse of lethal poison that takes the life of anyone he touches. Despite their conflicting curses, their relationship flourishes, and their bond intensifies as destiny brings them together.
