The last thing Oka and Sawada expected to find out at lunch was that their two friends Hasumoto and Kadoi were dating.The four boys were classmates, friends, and even neighbors in the dorms. The sudden revelation sparked something within Oka and Sawada-as they begin noticing each other in new ways. But what started as playful curiosity quickly grows, and each moment the two spend together threatens to bring them closer than they've ever been before...
"While Bell's clash with Aiz may have finally borne fruit, Aiz still can't accept his ideals, as to her, the very existence of monsters is a plague on humanity. She turns her blade against him once more, but this time, Wiene comes to his rescue! Aiz's foe is right in front of her, yet she finds her resolve wavering--could she have something in common with the beasts she wants to exterminate?" --from page [4] of cover.
Rei Hitoma takes a teaching job in the mountains at a school for demi-humans--a mermaid, a werewolf, a rabbit, and a bird--soon teaching them what it takes to become human.
"Childhood friends Yuuki and Natsuha are going out for real! That means awkward attempted kisses, mixed reactions from family, and even bouts of jealousy... Dating sure is tough! Now their first holiday season as a couple -- and last before they graduate -- approaches. Will they be able to make romantic memories during the most wonderful time of the year?"--Back cover.
"There's somewhere I want to take you! Let's all go there together! An invitation has been extended to Pieta. The place where she and Danae can recreate her lost birthday awaits. A shadow strikes, and Pieta plunges into the darkness of despair! Although defeat is not death, it might as well be-- with friends forgotten, powers put out of mind, and every adventure erased! Pieta, in her pit of woe, watches as the dull days float by. But her dear Danae is acting quite strange... Unfamiliar faces flock around her, while the lonely Pieta is left to look longingly upon them. But two shadows lurk in the dark, eyes trained on Pieta and the comrades she hopes to recover..."-- Back cover.
"On this season of Bachelor Belowground, we present a colorful cast of new marriage candidates for Lord Hades, king of the Underworld. First up is our goddess of the hunt, the chaste maiden Artemis! Closely followed by cloud nymph Nephele and... is that a demon sphinx? Oh great, now it's telling riddles! And what is the spring goddess, Kore, up to behind the scenes...?!"--Back cover.
In the third installment of this breathtaking series, Kaoru Mori- author of award-winning series A Bride's Story and Emma-shares works from her personal collection of sketches and concept drawings. From familiar characters and settings to illustrations drawn from Mori's own interests, Scribbles is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and into the sketchbooks of one of Japan's most beloved creators.
Sunken ships, lost treasure, and underwater adventure!Maple Tree arrives on the eighth stratum to find a whole new world under the sea. They'll have to dive deep to explore and master fighting in the water. Maple's defense build isn't designed for the speed and agility required to swim, but she'll find a way! Thankfully, Sally's already a skilled swimmer. With her help, the rest of the guild heads out to find what awaits them on the ocean floor-and what lurks in the dark depths...
"All across Imihama, people have begun sprouting feline ears and tails, and adopting bizarre speech patterns. It seems the Ultrafaith Arrow Bisco and Milo fired at Kurokawa opened a gateway to an alternate dimension full of--samurai cats? These katana-wielding kittens are being tormented by an ancient adversary who also happens to be the cause of the cat transformations back home. But as much as Bisco would love to put an arrow between their eyes, it turns out it's pretty hard to draw a bowstring with cat paws. Can the Mushroom Keepers defeat this feline foe before their nine lives run out?"--
"As the first snow of the year descends in luscious flurries on Chamus, so too follows a romantic legend: Couples whose ties bind under such a sky shall live happily ever after. Noah, swept up by the romantic tale, vows his love once more to Raeliana, offering her a ring anew--only this time, it's not a contractual farce. Forced to confront her feelings and just how her actions have changed the plot, Raeliana is still none the wiser to how twisted things have become. Enter Beatrice, the original heroine...now turned villain! She'll do anything to see Raeliana dead--and Noah may very well end up as collateral damage"--
Daba-the land where violence rules all! What is Sasae's plan when his magic is sealed?!Sasae and his family ventured toward the barbarous nation of Daba on a mission to slay its mad king, but the tables turn when Daba warriors strike at the border. In a land where magic is deactivated, strength decides who dominates, and Manako is carried off before the family's eyes! Can they get her back without Sasae's mighty magic to depend on...?!
Plain, redheaded, and freckled John has nothing going for him, except there's one thing he's proud of--he's best friends with the two popular and mischievous twins Jekyll and Hyde. Jekyll (the calm and collected older brother) and Hyde (the cheerful younger brother) love switching places, and John is the only one who can tell them apart. But when the pair is fragmented by an untimely death, one twin is left alone without his "other self" by his side. The only question is--is he Jekyll, or is he Hyde?
After the dust settles from the Hyperion incident, Excalibur Academy receives a strange distress signal-one that appears to be from the Third Assault Garden. The problem? The Third Assault Garden should have been destroyed by Voids six years ago! Determined to find out what happened to her birthplace, Riselia leads the eighteenth platoon on a new mission: exploring the abandoned city. But what awaits them may be more than just ghosts from the past...
"Akira Minato, the owner of a shabby laundromat, doesn't know what to do when high schooler Shintarou Katsuki professes his feelings for him. Still troubled over a past love he never came to terms with, Akira wants to refuse--but he can't quite bring himself to deny Shintarou's overeager passion. Meanwhile, when the playful, flirty Asuka Hanabusa finds out who his classmate Shintarou is crushing on, he just can't help but stick his nose into their business..."--
"Behind the incident of blackened wyverns attacking a human town lies the curse-maker Canaan and a reawakened member of the Demon Heart series-Leo's brother, Virgo. Leo is determined to stop his sibling before he wreaks any more havoc, so he seeks him out for a confrontation..."--Provided by publisher.
An invisible classmate of Ichika's turns out to be an exhibitionist! What will become of this stark (naked) revelation?
"After parting ways with Tuuli, Setsuna and Alto happen upon a man being attacked by monsters in the middle of a forest and come to his aid. The man introduces himself as Cyrus, knight of Lypaed, and explains that he was banished from his country as punishment for a crime he did not commit. But when Setsuna processes everything the distraught Cyrus tells him, he realizes that, far from being cast out, the knight has actually been tasked with a secret mission to find an antidote for Lypaed's poisoned king. Feeling responsible for Cyrus, Setsuna and Alto decide to help him get back to his country before time runs out. Little do they know, however, this will put them on a collision course with someone connected to Tuuli"--
Toushirou and his alpha mate, Alex, have traveled from Japan to the UK, only to find their relationship in peril. Before Alex gets a chance to open up to Toushirou about his past, the cunning servant Jack makes a move, intending to take the omega for himself...Now Alex needs to figure out a way to get him back, while Toushirou must grapple with his concern for Alex's future and his desire to be with him anyway. In a world where the odds are stacked against them, can Toushirou and Alex truly forge a life of happiness together?
"It's summer vacation, and Uka and her friends came to the beach to have fun in the sun-or that was the plan, but a chance encounter with some past acquaintances dredges up painful memories for her. Meanwhile, Kai calls out his ex-girlfriend Serina for a private chat... Will the storm clouds on the horizon ruin Uka's precious summer memories?" --
Am I trendy with the "Am I popular now? fluff?! Being a Beast Tamer rules!!"With the goddess's curse lifted and the royal capital saved, Kanata and Zaggy have set off in search of adventure and fluff! Deep in the woods, they come across a pair of goblins about to make a meal of an adorably furry puppy. Kanata rescues the poor puffball with zero hesitation, but this is no ordinary beast-he's the legendary Spirit Wolf Fenrir, and he seems to be very familiar with Kanata! Will Zaggy be replaced as her most faithful follower?
As Miyo is fixed to be a permanent part of the group on their journey to Mount Katsuragi, En properly assumes the role of master and teacher, beginning with the basics of reading and writing. The unfamiliar characters are a struggle, but when another divine instrument forces an unexpected detour, Miyo's mastery of them - combined with a bold strategy - may be her only hope of rejoining the others!
Thirteen-year-old Anna was raised in a noble household, yet she looks nothing like the rest of her family and lacks her lineage's aptitude for magic. There's a very good reason for that, though-a mischievous fairy switched her with another baby at birth! When this detail comes to light, Anna's family kicks her out and ends her long-standing engagement to Edmund, a young nobleman who has always treated her with disdain. With her sheltered, privileged days behind her, how will Anna learn to adapt to life as a commoner with her new family?
Fukamachi loses his mysterious ability to distinguish untruths after catching a cold! While he's out of commission, Professor Takatsuki makes an appearance on a panel next to an actress who claims to have seen ghosts! How will Takatsuki fare in an investigation of her haunted studio with his lie detector on the fritz...?
After meetings, partings, and arranged reunions...the couple that loved and scarred each other has finally returned to their origins and faced the truth. Now they must decide upon their future-will Yoh tear herself free of Haruma's lies once and for all? Or will the two find their way toward a new beginning? This heart-warming final volume contains the conclusion to their journey, plus epilogues illustrating the lives of Yoh, Haruma, Touya, and Sawako a year and a half later!
"I am Jill Cervel! The rightful bride of the emperor! It's Jill's worst nightmare--Prince Gerald has come to take her back! Not only that, but the vessel of the curse on Emperor Hadis has begun to run amok, sending the citizenry into a frenzied mob against their ruler! To make things right, Jill has to learn the truth about the curse, Hadis's goals, and her role in it all. Will she be able to muster up the power and love to prevent a ruined future?"--
"After the unexpected events of the ball, Nunnally returns to work ready to forget about Rockmann--until he shows up at her offiffice's front door. Rockmann and the Royal Order of Knights arrive to investigate demonic activity, and he's roped Nunnally into joining them. ThThe hot and cold duo can barely go a minute without bickering, but does this excursion have the potential to uncover something more?"--Provided by publisher.
Astaroth's new life as a demon king rising up the ranks in an unfamiliar world has only just begun, yet he's already assembling quite a group of allies! With his maid, Eve, serving as his advisor, legendary swordsman Hijikata leading his forces into battle, and Jeanne d'Arc herself lending him her strength, it's no surprise how quickly he's making a name for himself. His next step is to recruit some talented dwarves to expand his castle town, but a fearsome necromancer stands in his way...
"Neuro's final act brought the greatest threat in the world right to the Prodigies. Although they fight desperately to keep him from Lyrule, a betrayal from one of their own seals the girl's fate. In the ensuing chaos, only Akatsuki and Shinobu manage to escape. Lindworm plans to subjugate this world and Earth, and with the strength he possesses, it's only a matter of time until he succeeds. Their only hope is to convince him to change his ways, but what chance do the Prodigies have against a man with the power of the evil dragon?"--
For teenage-pervert-turned-demon Issei Hyoudou, every day is a battle. He might star in an underworld movie on one then get recruited to save a cute monster trainer girl from an arranged marriage the next. Even when he's sick, the excitement never slows down (thanks to some lovely ladies in nurse costumes). This second collection of short stories highlights some of Issei's and the Occult Research Club's wild adventures!
Hatori's a brand-new woman! Gone are her days of devoting herself to Rita--the most important person in her life is now Hiromitsu. She couldn't be happier, but...can she really ignore Rita after hearing that he loves her at last? On top of that, her ex-rival Adachi shows up at her house, heartbroken and in need of some serious comfort. Although their relationship has nothing to do with Hatori anymore, she can't help but feel guilty over how things unfolded--especially when Rita has to face the fallout. Meanwhile, Nakajima of all people suddenly seems oddly eager to help.
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