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A collection of six short stories originally published in various josei, shoujo, and seinen magazines. Chapters 1-2 are related; the rest are standalone. Chapter 1 (Shirube no Michi): Mao lives a complex life, she attracts spirits and she constantly has to keep her father from losing his soul! One day she meets a man who says he is a 'guide' for souls that are lost and it turns out he had come for her father! Being motherless, losing her father would mean that Mao would be sent to live with her relatives, but when all hope seems lost the 'guide' proposes a deal that will allow Mao to keep her father temporarily… Chapter 2 (Illusion Orangery): Mao is still working for the mysterious spirit guide, but on the day he warns her to "beware of the invitation", the smell of citrus fruits lingering in the air accompanies our young psychic on an odd game of hide-and-seek in a haunted house. Chapter 3 (Heaven's Fairy): Shinobu's plans for the summer are ruined when her mother sends her off to her grandparents' countryside home. Bored and friendless, she prepares herself for a long, dreary holiday – but soon discovers that she has something in common with her grandfather – something quite magical…literally! Story 4, Foxfire (josei): An adopted girl comes to terms with her family. Story 5, Box (seinen): An abused girl loses her mother. Story 6, Angel's Ladder (shoujo): The story of the relationship of two sisters – one sickly and abusive, and the other struggling to cope with her.

A noble girl traveled back in time to when she was 15 years old. Her mistakes and those who have harmed her or done her injustice, she will get revenge on all of them! A super smart female lead shall turn all of her misfortune around! The misfortune of her life began with a bad affair. The first husband hated her for killing his white moonlight, and the second husband, though so fond of her, seemed to take her as a substitute? Now reborn again back to her past, she pledges to keep her fate firmly in hand!

Right after she awakens, a former wage slave becomes the villainess side character with a suspicious black reputation, a rebellious and neglectful younger brother, and a cruel and ruthless male lead! Hey! Even if the one you love is the beautiful heroine, you don't have to treat me like a tool?! Good thing I still have a handsome master who always consoles me from time to time… Back to the topic~ Observe how the wage slave protagonist crosses into another world and survives through the hurdles.

*"Do you want to live as Estella instead of Estien?"* A member of the famous Arthur family that possessed skilled swordsmanship which went into ruin, Estella. Disguised as the male Estien she lived as a regular knight, hiding the exceptional talent she inherited to avoid discovery, but one day the crown prince makes an unexpected offer… --- Based on the [Original Webnovel](https://page.kakao.com/home/%EB%B9%84%EC%A0%95%EA%B7%9C%EC%A7%81-%ED%99%A9%ED%9B%84/48900910) by HAN Mint

In "Baby Lips," by Obara Ayako, Noriko reacts badly to Chiharu's new makeup.

"When She Touches Me," by Amaguri Tarou, is a teacher-student story.

Promoted at the speed of light, the star of JK Electronics, the ultimate career woman, yet always forever alone Cha Ju An! Kind, honest, full of vitality, and with the looks and physique to rival a model, yet bumbling fool Yoo Do Jin! With such different personalities, one day these two… #suddenly #withoutwarning #during #officehours switched souls?!!! Due to this switch, their lives are made a mess!! But what is the reason for this switch? And that reason is to match these two up by force! By the same author as What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.

A girl grows up in high society as the world, and her expectations, change over time.

"…That person, my fated one." Everything changed for Berlina, a girl who reincarnated in a fantasy world with memories of her previous life, the moment she laid eyes on the Hero, Chris. She abandoned her life in the city and started a new life of chasing after him! Whether in fire, water, or inside a dangerous dungeon, firmly hiding 10 meters behind the figure of the Hero, to chase and watch over him. All to be his bride!!

Hinowa Tomari is a normal high schooler, until one day he's told that he has to become the wife of a mysterious creature called Kanenogi. This is the start of their newly married life.

I became the wife of a man who already had a lover. So, I should do my best to help him remain faithful to her, right? But how did I end up destroying the bed with him on our first night together…? *** Aristine is a royal princess who's been confined all her life, as she is highly disfavored by the emperor. But the truth is, as the possessor of the [Royal Sight], she can see the past, present, and future. The emperor sends her off to die in a political marriage arranged with the prince of their enemy country, rumored to be a bloodthirsty savage, but… Her soon-to-be husband, the so-called "savage," is far more normal than the rumors suggest. "Still, he's taken, so he's off-limits for me. I'll just focus on making lots of money from now on!" Will Aristine be able to fulfill her dream of living a luxurious, wealthy life? Or will she be able to kill two birds with one stone and win over her husband as well?

Shinobu is a college student who seemingly has no conviction. Her childhood friend, the captain of the archery team, is worried about her. When she meets a football player in an interesting way, watching the guy's enthusiasm as he plays, she gets the sudden urge to take his picture.

Collection of short stories: 1) Gigolo The story is about two young guys who used to live at the expense of women. But now they're broke again, so they need to urgently find new clients… But will it all happen like they planned? 2) Gigolo ni Natta Yoru The story about Goro's first time as a gigolo. 3) Saboten to Bara no Oujisama 4) Aurora

Elinor Lucinda Smith knew it would be difficult to stay calm and professional while nursing Jason Tenby back to health; he was used to calling the shots. Also, she couldn't forget the time years ago when Jason had kissed her passionately… She'd never forgiven Jason for the trouble it had caused. But now he was injured and temporarily blind. For his sake she must keep her identity a secret. However, as she healed him, she tamed him – and fell for him. All too soon he would be able to see her again – surely he'd recognize her as the woman whom he'd once considered unsuitable marriage material?

A collection of short stories involving many different couples and their sex life. Their everyday situations are told with humor and fun.

The representative of "purity," and the nation's most popular actress, Yeo Goeun, and the twisted scandal maker, Seo Beomi. In truth, the two of them share a secret. They are "acting as best friends" due to their company's ruse. The two of them look extremely close and affectionate in the reality program, "The BFF Special," but all of this is an act! "I don't plan on becoming friends with you! E.v.e.r." "I don't plan on being friends with you either." In the beginning, they were busy being hostile to each other whenever they met. But as they filmed the show, the two of them became closer, and Goeun, who previously disliked Beomi, has a small change of heart… Beomi continues to approach Goeun, and it can't be told whether he realizes Goeun's feelings or not. The image of Beomi that appears in front of Goeun every time she desperately needs someone, and the image of him she saw in the pub before filming the show overlaps, bringing chaos to her mind. She had thought he was a person who wasn't serious about anything, but she becomes more and more shaken up as he shows his sincere sides to her… Can the two of them resolve their misunderstandings and move on from being "fake BFFs" into "real lovers?"

How could one man be both her torment and her temptation? Sheikh Najib blasted into Rosalind Lewis's life and staked a sultan's claim on her son! Her denial of the boy's royal lineage was met with deaf ears – and relentless kisses. When danger threatened, mother and child were whisked into Najib's exotic world, a faraway place where protection meant marriage. But with every night in the arms of her sheikh "husband," Rosalind's secret threatened to surface. Would the truth bring a bitter end – or a heartfelt vow?

Rebecca really is unfortunate. At first her fiancé gets stolen by her stepsister and then she even has to attend the wedding of those two. At the wedding tycoon Graydon Gallagher approaches and comforts her. The next morning she wakes up next to him and is not so sure what might have happened the evening before… After that Gray proposes to take her on a business trip with him and Jessica agrees, thinking it might be the starting point to a new life… plus Gray assures her that it will only be those two weeks and after that it will simply be just a memory, nothing more.

I recalled memories of my past life after Grandfather told me my engagement was broken. At the same time, I realized this world was the same world as in my favorite shoujo manga. The villainess who exhausted every method possible to bully the heroine… I reincarnated as that villainess’ chubby follower. I shook upon remembering the future lined up for her. When the villainess’ evil deeds came to light, she pinned all her crimes on Britney. I was a character that gets executed. To reliably avoid this, I must not become the villainess’ follower. As this villainess only keeps those who are exceptionally uglier than her by her side, I may be able to do something if I slim up. For now, let’s go on a diet! --- * [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n4774dz/)

One day, Emi, an apprentice pâtissière, suddenly found herself in another world where evil spirits were abound. As she was about to be attacked by a beast, she was saved by a handsome knight. She makes some pudding to thank him, and by chance it was discovered that the sweets made by Emi were able to purify evil spirits! Dumbfounded by this, a shrine was set up in her name and she became known as the legendary purification princess?!

27-year-old Hotaru would rather sleep at home than seek romance, but due to unforeseen circumstances, suddenly she’s living with her boss, Takano. What’s more is that she now has a budding relationship with Makoto, who’s younger than she is. Like a dried fish thrown back into the ocean, can she learn to swim again and rediscover the ways of romance?