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With a few more months of experience at the receptionist desk under her belt, Nunnally is off to the Seleina Kingdom with her friends for a well-deserved beach vacation. Nothing-not even another surprise encounter with Rockmann-will get in the way of their plans. At least, that's what Nunnally thought before being snatched up by a hulking fish thing and taken to the bottom of the ocean! Even worse, Rockmann swears that he'll rescue her, and she hates owing that smug playboy anything! But as Nunnally thinks back to all the times he's been there for her, perhaps the frigid air she's kept between them is warming...

"Theo, a young investigator, crosses paths with Eleven, an amalgam perfectly mimicking the form of a girl. In a strange twist of fate, the two become partners on a special mission to track down other amalgams on the run after the war. However, Eleven only looks like a young girl. She's a living weapon who doesn't understand what it means to be human. Theo has no love for amalgams, but he'll have to deal with it because a terrorist attack has rocked the nation to its core and someone needs to get to the bottom of it"--

Arisa and Mari are finally getting married! Given the possible cause of Arisa's amnesia, though, Mari's concerned her bride-to-be might faint during the ceremony-or even lose her memories again. And preparing for their big day isn't the only issue, because Mari still hasn't told her family about their relationship! The pair decide to announce their intentions, but will they get through to Mari's parents...?

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE DESTINATION...During her travels, Elaina visits all kinds of places-hostile and welcoming, honest and dishonest. On this leg of her journey, she stops by a string of restaurants abuzz with rumors of an enigmatic country whose location no one seems to know, tries to give purpose to a peacekeeping organization in a city without any crime, helps track down a bloodthirsty killer in a place where the people have outlawed magic, and spends time in a kingdom that uses sleep as currency. Meanwhile, in the past, a young Fran travels with her teacher to the Land of Actors, where every day is a constant performance. As always, life is never boring for the Wandering Witch.

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE UNDERDOGLamplight has finally found the mole in the CIM, but they paid far too steep a price. The team is in shambles, and the blame has been placed on Monika, whose whereabouts remain unknown. As despair looms, the weakest member of Lamplight takes a stand and begins her counterattack.

When Fumi catches up to Akatsuki at the cultural festival to clear up their misunderstandings, he responds to the flustered girl with...a kiss?! Akatsuki, clumsy with love as he is, pours his heart out to Fumi. Will this be the moment that finally brings them on the same page as a couple? Meanwhile, Yoh's world has been rocked following Isshin's confession, and Fumi decides it's her turn to be her best friend's wingwoman by pushing Yoh to ask him on a date! This volume also contains a second Daytime Shooting Star side story!

Reaching for the moonThe summer of Chitose's second year in high school was unforgettable, lit up with encounters like fireworks across the short-lived night sky. The end of the season may be near, but that just opens the way for new beginnings. In this collection of vignettes from four different girls, that summer will last just a little longer before this chapter of their lives closes for good.

Watching the news has been rather unpleasant for Tatsuya lately. It seems like whenever he tunes in, it's just one bad story after another. Just as he feared, it was only a matter of time before strategic magic was used again-this time by the Great Asian Alliance. Things hit much closer to home when a spell Tatsuya developed for the Nine School Competition years ago is tied to a brutal guerilla attack against GAA forces. These violent events only fan the flames of anti-magician sentiment, and it isn't long before rising tensions provoke a response, culminating in the announcement of the Dione Project, an ambitious plan to develop Venus with magic. While Tatsuya has his doubts about the new space program's true goal, this problem is about to get very personal when Taurus Silver is named as a prime candidate!

Spearman, eager to score new gear to match his new promotion, entreats the blacksmith for a magic spear. Meanwhile, Goblin Slayer comes across a magic weapon of his own-a sword that blazes with a pale-blue light. Too bad a goblin got its grubby little hands on it first! And as if well-equipped goblins weren't enough, Goblin Slayer will have to face off against a giant eye monster whose gaze can melt stone! If only he could get some help and advice from a more experienced adventurer...

To bring his younger sister, Yuko, back to life, Shogo and the others continue their search for "Raise" and head for the Gold Saucer, a commercial hub, technological marvel, and gambling paradise. They reunite with Randolph, who helped them defeat the Mist Dragon, but upon seeing his face, Cid becomes enraged and challenges him to a fight! What sort of grudge is Cid harboring...?

As members of each faction converge on the abandoned "corpse hunting" hospital in Shibuya, all hell breaks loose. Scrambling to escape Higuro's brainwashed Shibuya thugs, Polka heads to the roof to replenish his magic and makes an unexpected ally. Meanwhile, the other Agakuras battle more of the mysterious beasts on the lower levels, threatening to push Yumeji over the edge. All sorts of unsavory eyes are now on (and within) the hospital. Will Polka be able to save his comrades from the dangers to come...?

"I recommended Master Beryl as the knights' special instructor." In a village in the remote countryside, Beryl Gardinant meticulously runs a fencing dojo. One day, he's paid a visit by his former pupil Allusia, now grown into the kingdom knights' commander, and Beril decides to follow her to the royal capital to become a special instructor for the knights. As he's pulled into reunions with his accomplished and eager apprentices, what does fate have in store for Beryl?

The people you love, the shape of salvation-for whom do you sacrifice yourself when you Return by Death?Not long after his second ordeal, Subaru Natsuki encountered Rem...or rather, an imposter! Now he's back with Echidna, the Witch of Greed, and he's desperate to have something, anything, to cling onto. Echidna offers him a "formal pact" with her, but right as Subaru considers accepting, the other Witches of the Deadly Sins make their presences known, one after the next. Could their ranks even include...the Witch of Jealousy?

Satanya's spending spree continues, and her latest purchase from the Hell Shopping Network is a batch of cookies that transforms the person who consumes them into an animal! Her devilish plans to trick Gabriel into eating them appear to be thwarted when Taplis confiscates the treats...And then in walks the fallen angel, sporting a brand-new pair of ears and a tail?!

Aiming to avoid the chaos brewing in Arnulus, Satou has taken all his brides back home for a fun and (sort of ) educational honeymoon in Japan. Now that they have a moment of peace, the Ring Princesses are determined to prove how deeply they feel about their husband! Nefritis and Hime make a rather startling move on Satou in the middle of the night, leading Granart to decide she must take action next. Conveniently for her, an Earth tradition called Valentine's Day is right around the corner...

Somewhere, a mansion rife with mystery exists, with noble Shadows and living dolls as its residents. One noble and living doll pair, Kate and Emilico, narrowly avoided taking the fall for the phantom incident that terrorized the estate's inhabitants. However, by catching the true culprit, they're now on the adults' radar! And even closer scrutiny from those in power will only make it harder for Kate's secret plans to come to fruition...

Shiki Ichinose would have never guessed his adoptive father used to be an Oni-hunting Momotarou, much less that the old man walked away from that life just to raise him despite Shiki's dangerous Oni blood. After seeing the only parent he ever knew murdered by a Momotarou assassin, Shiki's blood awakens. Thrust into an ancient conflict between Oni and Momotarou, Shiki will fight to survive, to take his revenge-and to hold back the calamity coursing through his veins...

It's the reveal everyone's been waiting for-the day Princess Octavia introduces her (nonexistent) beloved to the royal family! Even a betrayal and assassination attempt by a trusted royal guard weren't enough to postpone the dreaded event. Despite her best efforts to hunt for a stand-in boyfriend, she's running out of time! The arrival of marriage proposals only adds to the chaos. Now, with her hard-won allies suddenly acting strange and losing their memories, there's only one person left to rely on...

Atlas steps in to rebuke his employees for their mistreatment of his beloved secretary, earning him more of Saeki's trust. When Grey enlists Saeki in his plan to help Atlas woo Saki, they discover an obstacle in their way-Saki will have to start seeing Atlas as more than just her boss. But there's no time to worry about that, because Saki's ex has resurfaced as a rival CEO! And if Atlas wants to hold on to both his company and the woman he loves, it might take more strength than even a beastfolk can muster...

The results of the Main Game have finally been announced, and Sara is faced with the worst possible scenario. In response to her desperation, Hoemi offers a chance to save her friend...but can Sara truly put a stop to the game's brutal punishment? And though the Main Game has concluded, the challenge is far from over. What does fate have in store for the remaining players...?

The Perfumer and her minions reach the Yamatsukami family mountain, home to-among other things-the clue behind "Tozakura." Hinako and Ayako split up from Kuroko and the group in pursuit of the criminals, but they can't hide from the Perfumer, who easily spots the pair with her abilities. To secure an escape route for Hinako, Ayako decides to face them on her own, but she's soon cornered and poisoned by the Perfumer. All seems lost-until Kuroko and the others arrive, and the real fight begins...

She wants a boyfriend-anyone but him. He wants girls to buzz off. Sucks for them 'cos he's paid to please princesses! High school freshman Mugi can barely muster the confidence to talk to a boy, much less to take one on a date. Plus, the first time she meets Kei Kurose, the wrong sort of sparks fly-even if Kei is head-turningly hot, who could put up with the way he treats girls like trash? Mugi has no patience for his rude attitude, but when she just so happens to discover the scandalous secret of his part-time job, she might have to learn to keep his trust!

When the silver dragon discovers a human girl on the shores of Eden, he decides to raise her as his own, teaching her she must not harbor hatred in her heart, but when the dragon's life is snuffed out by human machinations, the girl must choose whether to heed the dragon's dying wish and stay the course of righteousness or walk a path of vengeance.

Dare to play mind games with a god?Two fierce battles in the Sacred Spring City of Mal-ra didn't slow down Fay and his teammates! They return to Ruin to face off against a god known as the Bookmaker and win the reinstatement of their new comrade, Nel-a retired apostle. Challenging this god requires a tempting wager, so they'll bet with Fay's precious victory count in a poker game. However, Nel's honorable nature isn't cut out for strategic manipulation. Things start to look bad for her, but Fay doesn't seem too worried. He has a plan, of course, but will it be enough to outdo a god?

Middle schooler Kon and his landlord, Kasane, live in a world where periodic exceptional phenomena, more commonly known as bugs, occur all around them. Between turning people invisible and suspending time, astonishing feats of nature are nothing new, but Kon's identity as a bug-made human might just take the cake! With his unusual circumstances bringing up a myriad of unanswerable questions, Kon and Kasane decide to divulge his secret to his teacher-which leads Kon to wonder whether his friends would be accepting of the truth...

Preparations for the ecumenical council have begun in earnest as Col and his companions think about who they should recruit to their cause. They will need all the help they can get to right the Church's wrongs, and there might be no better place to start than the imperial city of Estatt, as the archbishop who rules over it could be instrumental in making the emperor their ally. There's just one problem-an imposter claiming to be the Twilight Cardinal has appeared just outside of Estatt and declared the city's cathedral a place of vice and greed. They have no idea what the imposter's goal is and even worse, Col isn't sure he can prove he's the real Twilight Cardinal...

Although Class 2-B's school festival plans have all been neatly wrapped up, the sudden arrival of a transfer student leaves Ryou and the gang no time to relax! Their strong-willed new classmate is none other than Ryou and Hina's mutual childhood friend, Ai Himejima, who apparently used to have a crush on Ryou...and still might not be over him! This unexpected competition gets Hina more fired up than ever to win over her sweetheart on the impending school trip. When an overnight stay at a hot spring cranks up the heat, will Ryou melt to Hina's advances, or...?!