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Cyber mechanic Nova lives a perfect life after growing up poor and alone in the big city. She has found happiness with her girlfriend Cherry, and Cherry's family has all but adopted her. But when Nova and Cherry witness the death of Cherry's family at the hands of a masked assassin, their world is turned upside down and they vow to get revenge. Soon, Nova discovers that the murders are tied to an underground racing ring run by an organization called Checkmate and their ruthless leader, Queen. Determined to uncover the identity of the assassin, Nova enters the ring with a pair of high-tech skates, while Queen watches her every move from afar.

The love child of a slain King, Elias Bahar hides under the moniker of fictional hero, Joshua Fallscar. Living destitute in the underbelly of a policed city, he's taken in by a former Federation elite. Elias trains rigorously to be a top agent in his field. However, mission after mission fails due to his self-destructive nature. Confused and frustrated about his true purpose, the dark secret he carries begins to weigh on him. When the Tyrant of Old Space seizes power in a distant galaxy, the rest of space turns a blind eye. Seeking to prove himself more than an absolute failure, Elias partners with a rebellious crew and traverses the cosmos to take the madman head on, and become the Hero he knows he's meant to be.

When it comes to idol group Cham Jam, Eripiyo is the oldest -- and perhaps only -- fan of Maina Ichii. Through thick and thin, the dead heat of summer, torrential rain, and freezing snow, Eripiyo has been there to show her love for Maina. But when Maina gets injured during a concert, her determination to push through for the sake of her group both inspires and worries Eripiyo. How can she support her favorite idol while encouraging her to rest for her own sake? Meanwhile, Cham Jam is putting their all into growing their fanbase -- between collab events and breaking into videoblogging, the behind-the-scenes peek into their lives inspires a trip down memory lane. Yumeri considers how her feelings toward her idol career have grown and changed, while Maki worries that people from her past will come back to haunt her. A chance encounter between Maina and another fan results in a new realization that she needs to speak up more for herself. But maintaining the fine balance of their private lives and idol personas is harder than it seems...

Mutupo -- the totem -- is an animal or object deemed sacred by a clan or tribe. For centuries, Zimbabweans would stay in touch with their ancestry and the practices surrounding their culture by embracing Mutupo. There are some who have the ability to use their totem animal's attributes as a superpower to augment their physiology. Using Mutupo is not only rare -- it's also highly illegal. Join ​Shingai on his journey of self-discovery as he finds himself coming up against other Mutupo users... and the police who oppose them. "The world building is rather impressive and is perhaps even just as good as what Ryan Coogler crafted when realising Wakanda in Black Panther." -- Ed Sum, Otaku no Culture

In a city where lawlessness rules, every day is a struggle for Yuki and his best friend Tetsu. In a desperate attempt to pay for his brother's hospitalization, he was forced to strike a deal with the Seidoukai; however, Yuki's dark past has finally caught up to him, dragging him back down into a tangled web of extortion and underworld deals. Ordered by the leader of a rival organization to get close to Hyoudo for nefarious purposes, he feels that he's left with no choice but to return to old and painful methods of survival just to get by. However, Hyoudo's connection to Yuki runs deeper than that chance meeting. For years, Hyoudo has been searching for him, hoping to keep a promise he once made to Ryuuji, Yuki's father. But those simpler days of brotherhood and camaraderie are long gone, and as Masatsugu and Reiji's schemes herald a coming storm of violence and bloodshed, can Hyoudo still fulfill that promise and protect those he holds dear? This book contains strong language and dark themes, including mentions of sexual violence and discussion of abuse and sex work. Reader discretion is advised.

Title: "Rory der Dachboden-Rabe" / "Rory the Rooftop Raccoon: A Special Edition"German: Willkommen zur besonderen Ausgabe von "Rory der Dachboden-Rabe." Diese herzerwärmende Geschichte wird sowohl auf Deutsch als auch auf Englisch erzählt. Tauchen Sie ein in die Abenteuer von Rory, dem neugierigen Waschbären, der einen einzigartigen Ort zum Überwintern findet. Eine Geschichte über Freundschaft, Vertrauen und die Magie des Zusammenlebens.English: Welcome to the special edition of "Rory the Rooftop Raccoon." This heartwarming story is told in both German and English. Immerse yourself in the adventures of Rory, the curious raccoon who discovers a unique place to spend the winter. A tale of friendship, trust, and the magic of living together.

Yuzu and Satsuki are now working as maids at the Akitsushima Hotel, an inn for Western Great Spirits that they arrived at on their travels. Will they be able to pull off their duties despite being astonished by the inn's quirky owner and the other maids? Fox workers will wait on you hand and foot. This is the 14th volume of nostalgic Japanese stories that will illuminate and heal your heart.

Sawako Honna is 42 years old and taking life into her own hands by striking out on her own as an independent consultant for film promotion. Working for yourself has its ups and downs, but she's finally making the effort to improve her work-life balance, even through menopause and unexpected health scares. Life is looking up, her romantic relationship with Arioka growing deeper despite the looming specter of his terminal illness. As the ordinary days pas by -- some good, and some bad -- she finds herself more and more grateful to realize that it's never too late to choose to make the most out of each and every day. 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award winner. Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.

Once a child prodigy pianist, Shion Kirino is now a burnt-out, bitter shell of himself, lost in grief over his mother's passing and his own dying passion toward the musical career that had defined his connection to her. When he's approached by Kei Takase -- a talented younger colleague who professes his admiration for Kirino -- he ends up inviting him home for sex, intending on toying with his feelings. When Takase isn't deterred by Kirino's abrasive exterior, Kirino finds that he cannot deny Takase's unwavering devotion... But practicing piano together and celebrating Takase's successes also stirs up Kirino's own insecurities and distorted sense of jealousy. After a lifetime of loneliness, can he find salvation in Takase without dragging him down? This book contains explicit sexual content. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

The ultimate "stepbrother" I can't escape from. My father remarried and now I have a younger brother. He is fearless and handsome. To be honest, I'm in trouble because he's really my type. I tried to keep my distance so I wouldn't fall for him even more, but Motoya kept coming on to me and asking if I liked him, so I lost control and we became a bit too intimate... This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including adopted incest. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

Winner of the 24th Manga Division Excellence Award at the 2020 Japan Media Arts Festival Every young couple has high hopes for their unborn child, and Sara and Kouta Takano are no different. But only days away from giving birth, Sara learns about the tragedy of Malala Yousafzai's attempted assassination at the hands of the Taliban, and her pure and innocent belief in the future is shaken. If such a smart and courageous child can be hurt so badly by the world, how can she keep her own baby safe? With Sara now in a state of shock, will the young couple be able to bridge the widening gap between them, or will it tear their family apart? The reality of this world, as seen through the eyes of an author that has spent years illustrating the women and their lives. "This book brilliantly captures the anxieties held by people of today. Sara embodies the joyful anticipation of a mother-to-be, until an international story breaks and expands her list of hopes and fears in the information-flooded world. A modern audience can relate to her distrust in the times, and Sara's anguish is universal in its resonance. The work devotes numerous techniques to express its intentions but remains accessible. Colored pencils bring the story to life, at different times injecting turbulence and warmth. Through a small but striking backlist, the artist has secured a singular presence in the industry. What does it mean to be wise and brave? How do we resist and reverse the cruelties of the world? The artist plumbs this fathomless question and offers a powerful response." -- Kazuko Kawahara, Japan Media Arts Festival

Ami Satou works for Cobara, a company that specializes in sweets. While she may be good at sales, her confidence in pretty much everything else is low, which is why she hasn't even thought about dating since college. Instead, she fills up her imagination with romantic scenes from shoujo manga. When she meets Alain Giraud, a handsome, older French man in charge of a new project she's assigned to work on, she begins to struggle to keep that romantic imagination in check... especially with Alain being so overly friendly! Ami keeps reminding herself that it's just because he's French, but will she be able to resist his romantic charm?

Toshimitsu Yamamura lives together happily with his boyfriend of many years, Gonta Tsubakisaka, but in his everyday life Toshimitsu isn't really... "out." After his vehemently progressive employee had the idea to list their real estate business as LGBTQ+ friendly, Toshimitsu has been very anxious about accidentally outing himself, and he often channels his anxiety into baking incredible treats for his carb-conscious boyfriend. With the love of his boyfriend and his love of baking, maybe Toshimitsu will steadily become more comfortable being his authentic self!

"Kilala is an ordinary girl who loves reading stories about princesses and their courageous adventures. When she comes across a sleeping prince and kisses him awake, she's tossed into an adventure straight out of a fairy tale! The prince, Rei, comes from a faraway land searching for the magical princess destined to save his kingdom. But the ruthless villains threatening his home are after him and Kilala's best friend, who they think is the magical princess. On top of it all, the Disney Princesses are the key to understanding the magic of their world. Now, they must travel to each of their worlds to rescue Kilala's best friend and protect Rei's home"--

Sawako Honna is 42 years old, single, and gearing up to get the hell out of her high-pressure job at a film promotion company. Dealing with burnout, menopause, and the growing sense of life passing her by, she's ready to start making some changes -- and her peers and friends are increasingly finding themselves in the same boat. But between health challenges, romantic tension, personal failures, and aging parents, navigating your forties is hard. When her involvement in the dream project of a colleague diagnosed with terminal cancer results in them growing closer, Honna finds herself thinking more and more about what it means to have a life well-lived... 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award winner. Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.

When it comes to idol group Cham Jam, Eripiyo is the oldest -- and perhaps only -- fan of Maina Ichii. Despite Eripiyo's enthusiastic support, Maina is the least popular member of the group, but that doesn't deter Eripiyo, even though she spends so much of her money that she only has a single outfit of her own. But her love for Maina doesn't waver, even if she knows she might never be noticed for it!

After recovering memories of her past life as Warrior Princess Fiona, Wise Princess Iris made the journey Remulia to save this timeline's young Fiona from her tragic fate. As her tutor, Iris can help the young princess learn important skills, while also getting close to the people around her to scout out any enemies in her midst. The main person in her way, of course, is Prince Alvin, Fiona's flirtatious cousin who led to her downfall in Iris's past life. The more time they spend together, though, the less Iris senses any ill will from Prince Alvin. When Fiona's thirteenth birthday ball is announced, the prince asks Iris to accompany him as his date. As it's the perfect opportunity to meet the king, Iris says yes... but now everyone will think she's Prince Alvin's fiancée!

Now in her fifteen-year-old body, Claire has returned to Paffuto, this time as an actual noblewoman with special treatment, courtesy of her ex-fiancé Prince Asbert. She's reunited with Prince Vik, Lui, and the others, but she's forced to keep the secrets of their former lives from them. When it's revealed that Prince Vik has an older brother in this timeline, Claire begins to wonder what happened in the year before she met him originally... Could his brother have been banished? Is Prince Vik in danger? What could he have been hiding from her, even when they were engaged?

One day, Princess Alicia, who cross-dresses to attend the male only Magic Academy, realizes that the world she is currently in is the setting of the BL novel she was reading in her previous life. Her purpose at the academy is to get married to one of the candidates her mother has prepared for her, so that she can avoid a political arranged marriage. However, all the candidates are members of the novel's protagonist's harem. Close to giving up hope, she's spotted by a man she'd never heard of... a new character in the story! The handsome summoner Lucius demands her hand, and before she knew it, Alicia was falling for him! This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including explicit sexual content and dubious consent. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

The long-awaited sequel to Spanish artist Ana C. Sánchez's heart-pounding lesbian romance, Alter Ego.

Sawako Honna is 42 years old and single, working a high-pressure job at a film promotion company. One night, she wakes up shivering as her heart squeezes tight in her chest... is she going through menopause? Navigating your forties is hard. You can't work as hard as you did in your twenties, and you're not as flippant as you were in your thirties. There's a grief that comes from being too set in your ways, and realizing that your dreams have slipped away. When she learns about a new colleague's terminal diagnosis, Honna decides that she needs to start making some changes in her own life -- but it's easier said than done. What sorts of dreams does she still have left? 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award winner. A poignant, relatable story about approaching middle age and navigating the challenges, difficulties and joy that life brings.

In a run-down city riddled with poverty and gangs, survival is a daily struggle. In a shocking revelation of the relationship between the scheming Reiji Nakamoto of the Snakes and Masatsugu, heir to the Seidoukai yakuza group, the threads between Reiji's origins, Yuki's painful past, and Hyoudo's complicated loyalties begin to unravel, exposing the decade-old web of hatred, adoration, and hurt behind the violence tearing the city apart. Reiji and his sister Hisako are the children of the Kawaguchi group's leader, sworn enemies of the Seidoukai. Orphaned by the conflict between groups tearing the city apart, they are taken in by none other than Domoto, the head of the Seidoukai himself. Masatsugu, young heir to the Seidoukai, is immediately besotted with the siblings, cherishing and looking after them in the hopes of one day seeing Reiji and Hisako achieve their own bright futures, free from the stain of the criminal underworld. But his father holds less than noble intentions toward the two -- and there is no easy escape from the old hatreds and bad blood of the past. This book contains strong language and mature themes, including mentions of sexual violence, and discussion of abuse. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.

"The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her stepbrother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke. With the Four Beasts of the Dangaishuu defeated, the group is finally on their way to fight the origin of the cruel human-katawara experiments, Lord Yazen. With the end in sight, is a happy ending possible after so much destruction and bloodshed?--Back cover.

For four years, Naruse was swept up in his love for his novelist boyfriend, Toui. But tiring of his flightiness and lack of commitment, Naruse finally walks away from his relationship. Or at least, he tries to. Every time he runs into Toui, they seem to get tangled in one another's emotions and end up sleeping together. They argue and fight, then afterwards comes the pang of regret. Maybe their relationship is doomed to fail. Or maybe, it just needs a new angle... This book contains sexual content and is intended for an audience aged 18 years and up.

Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea... He is one of the kannagi, white-haired, ageless warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island and its people. Although most kannagi live short and lonely lives, Elva has found a devoted friend in Alto, who's sworn to serve him and free him from his cursed fate. Having finally admitted their deep and tender feelings for one another, Alto and Elva spend their first new moon together as a couple. As Elva finds solace in Alto's embrace, he finally summons the courage within himself to speak the truth of his painful childhood. But as the Church begins to meddle in the affairs of the kannagi and Alto stumbles across a shocking secret about their island home, can Elva accept the happiness and love he has found at Alto's side, knowing that he alone among the kannagi has found a reprieve from their tragic fate?

Ever since he was a child, Hiroto's had memories of his previous life: a life where he reigned as the well-respected Prince Luke and fell deeply in love with a commoner... before cruel circumstance ripped the two of them apart. For years, Hiroto has searched for his beloved Mika to no avail-- until a chance encounter on his college campus brings them together. But Kou, Mika's reincarnation, does not remember the past that share... and Hiroto finds himself wondering if that might actually be for the best, even as he yearns to tell Kou the truth. Their love has stretched across lifetimes, and so has the pain of their parting. Will Hiroto and Kou be able to find their happy ending together?

Leo is host at a nightclub, and he always thought he had no interest in men -- until he slept with Takahiro, a sex worker who introduced him to pleasures he'd never felt before. Now, sex with women doesn't satisfy him, and after begging Takahiro to sleep with him again, they agree to a "friends with benefits" arrangement. But just when Leo thinks he may be falling in love, one of his best customers asks him to sleep with her. Takahiro catches him in the act, and things take a dark turn... NOTE: This book contains explicit content, including sex work, dubious consent, and sexual violence. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

Asahi wants nothing more than to be an idol, and when he's chosen as the latest member of boyband B-Marks he's over the moon. Except for one little detail; Asahi is an omega, and one of the other members, Madoka, is an alpha. Insisting on staying unmated to remain loyal to their fanbase, Asahi agrees to a "friends with benefits" arrangement to appease their hormonal urges without commitment. At least, that's what he intends... "Combined with its charming character designs, I think this one is going to be popular even with people who aren't usually omegaverse fans." -- Lauren Orsini, Anime News Network

In a run-down city riddled with poverty and gangs, survival is a daily struggle. In a shocking revelation of the relationship between the scheming Reiji Nakamoto of the Snakes and Masatsugu, heir to the Seidoukai yakuza group, the threads between Yuki's painful past, Hyoudo's complicated loyalties, and the source behind the growing threat of gang warfare begin to be unraveled. Reiji and his sister Hisako are the children of the Kawaguchi group's leader, sworn enemies of the Seidoukai. Orphaned by the conflict between groups tearing the city apart, they are taken in by none other than the head of the Seidoukai himself. But though their lives are comfortable and free of the threat of gang violence, Reiji can't help but feel that something is missing in his life, and there are answers to his past and present being kept from him. But the truth is a painful, bitter pill to swallow, and the revelations that follow will shape all of their lives to come... NOTE: This book contains strong language and mature themes, including mentions of sexual violence, incest between adoptive siblings, and discussion of abuse against a minor. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.

Seiichi Kurusu is the handsome eldest son in line to inherit a large company. After running into insecure dentist Nao Seto not once but twice coincidentally, Seiichi wonders if fate is at play. When Nao reveals that Seiichi actually reminds him of the man he's been unrequitedly in love with, Seiichi proposes a deal with him: for the length of time he receives his dental treatment from Nao, the two of them will date. Nao's tragic love history, combined with Seiichi's status as family heir and the impending countdown... can something good come from such a relationship? "[Cover My Scars With Your Kiss] is probably one of the most solid and tightly written boys' love manga I have read in a long time. [...] Honestly, this is one of those manga I could probably go on for hours about, but I need to keep this condensed. I highly recommend the story if you're a fan of romances in general, not just boys' love." -- MyAJCosplay, Anime News Network "It's a good thing that one of the romantic leads is a dentist because I think this sweet tooth-rotting manga just gave me a cavity. If you like a hefty dose of fluff with your smut, Cover My Scars With Your Kiss delivers both in spades."-- Lauren Orsini, Anime News Network