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Han Yewon is a very diligent professional woman who always takes the initiative more than anyone else at work. However, there’s a secret she can’t tell anyone: she’s much more passionate than she appears! While she enjoys herself to the fullest when she’s having fun, at the office she perfectly maintains her reputation and image as an outstanding, flawless professional. For Yewon, managing that duality is the greatest pleasure in her life. But suddenly, she faces the biggest crisis of her life: Choi Eunho, the man she slept with the night before, joins the company as her new colleague, although he’s on another team. Will Yewon be able to protect her reputation?

With the use of manga's visual language, Yoshihiro Tatsumi revolutionized comics storytelling over four decades ago by telling raw, literary short stories about daily life. As the "pioneer of Japanese alternative comics," he has influenced countless artists. Despite this, his works were not widely available outside of Japan until recently. Abandon the Old in Tokyo is a mesmerizing collection of short stories that showcases Tatsumi's talent for depicting poetry, humor, and deep unease. The Village Voice praises Tatsumi's "fearless" and "starkly beautiful" art style, while Publishers Weekly describes his stories as "marvelously evocative" and "dreamlike." Bookforum observes Tatsumi's ability to depict people on the fringes of society with both empathy and admiration, presenting a world full of lost souls, thwarted ambitions, and surprising redemption.

Kyungtae is an innocent guy with a good heart who really enjoys spending time with kids, but he’s always been bullied by the women around him. One day, Kyungtae is selected as a beta tester for a dating simulation game featuring gorgeous girls. However, his excitement doesn’t last long, because when he tries to run the game, it doesn’t even launch or install properly, so he ends up tossing it aside… But then, all of a sudden, something supernatural happens, and he starts to see the affection levels of every woman he comes across! Hmm… that includes Min Jia, the queen of the university and the girl who’s been teasing him ever since their school days…

First appeared on Qpa Vol.72

Sophie, a reclusive vampire girl, rescued Akari when she was lost in a forest. Akari's admiration for Sophie was ignited by this experience, despite her inclination towards a solitary existence.

With the curious ability to transform into the opposite sex under the radiance of the moon, Ji Xianfeng and Zhao Yushuang crossed paths by fate one fateful evening. Discovering each other's secret talents led to comical shenanigans and a lasting friendship between the two. Witness the unfolding of a lively story about school romance and humor.

Su Nianan could never have foreseen crossing paths with someone as formidable as Gu Moyan, leading to an ongoing battle. Gu Moyan gave her an ultimatum: vanish from his sight without delay, or remain by his side as his companion. Su Nianan questioned whether there was a third option available.

avec de l'humour noir pour les âmes tourmentées.

Two individuals with Yandere personality traits displaying romantic interest and attraction towards each other through subtle and suggestive actions.

Manabu, although a straight-A student, harbors an inclination towards perversion. Nonetheless, he often brags about his past friendship with the acclaimed actress Mirai to impress his peers. However, when Mirai asks for Manabu's tutoring assistance at her private residence, will he be able to restrain his inappropriate urges and offer academic aid to his former companion? And, could their close bond potentially rekindle into a more profound relationship?

The Devil King's daughter, Luche, is resolute in her mission to dominate the human world through her playful mischief. Her initial objectives are the high schoolers, Haruka Kudou and Hikage Miyauchi, but they remain unimpressed by her boasts and continue with their studies. Despite repeated failed attempts, Luche enrolls in the school and learns about human society with the assistance of Haruka and Hikage. Thus, Luche's spirited and demanding conquest commences. Additionally, this volume contains the one-shot "Tokotoko," which is a precursor to "Non Non Biyori."