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"My chocolate's so good it'll make you grovel on your knees!" Kaoru is brimming with confidence. After all, he opened a patisserie after studying in France, and is the head chef of his own store. But there's one small problem: his customers are enamored with a local Japanese sweet shop and Soujirou, the attractive and reserved craftsman who makes the treats on offer. Convinced that stuffy old Japanese confections could never compete with his modern, Western style creations, he decides the only way forward is to prove to Soujirou that his chocolates are the best. But when Soujirou accepts his gift gracefully and even compliments him on his skills, Kaoru's intense feelings take a sudden turn in the opposite direction.

Opening the bridge between Auradon and the Isle was the easy part - bringing two disparate cultures together will be the real challenge that Mal must face. Realizing that she needs help, Mal brings on the two people who best personify their respective homes as consultants: Audrey for Auradon and Uma for the Isle of the Lost. They're charged with helping Mal introduce their own cultures to a whole new audience... but how? By living a day in each other's shoes, of course!

Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending. Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancâe. Everything seems perfect. Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!

Young witch Bibi Blocksberg was ecstatic when her new friend Miyu invited her to stay with her family in Japan for a cultural exchange trip. Unfortunately, ghost hunting keeps them too busy for any sight seeing, but a much-needed break for some karaoke fun leads Bibi to realize that Miyu is an amazing singer. With a big contest about to be held in Kyoto, the two magical girls must figure out how to keep the city safe from otherworldly spirits while preparing for the show.

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

"Princess Leticiel is the most powerful sorceress of her remote kingdom, and adored by everyone. But as her land is ravaged by an endless war, she loses everything. Her people, her family, her loved ones, and eventually, her own life. Until she opens her eyes and awakens in a place she's never seen before! A thousand years have passed, and she finds herself reincarnated in a different time in the body of a different person; the lazy and incompetent Dorossel. Dismissed and apparently despised by her family and even her fiancâe, she struggles to understand this new world and the events that have transpired since her death. There's a lot to be mad about, but first on the list: how on earth did future magic turn out so lame?"--Publisher's website.

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

First published in Japan in 2011 by MAG Garden Corporation.

She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual. But then Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here.

"She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual.But then Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here."--Provided by publisher.

First published in Japan in 2020 by MAG Garden Corporation.

Noel has always been in love with her best friend Elena,but she''s never been able to find the courage to confess her feelings. Then,when her friend starts dating a boy, Noel''s world collapses as she sees herchance at love slipping away. One night, in a moment of desperation, Noel endsup confessing her feelings for Elena to a complete stranger. But as fate wouldhave it, this stranger turns out to be a girl named June, Elena''s other bestfriend... and Noel''s rival in love! Worst of all, now June knows Noel''ssecret. With everything suddenly going wrong, how can Noel ever win thegirl of her dreams? The heart-pounding romantic drama by breakout Spanishartist Ana C. Sánchez!

The anticipated final volume of the whirlwind office romance is here! Akane and Makoto grow closer, as Makoto is finally able to realize her dream with someone who loves her and believes in her by her side. Are the two women finally able to confess their feelings to one another?

One day, a large number of people suddenly disappeared in the royal capital. When young King Castio goes out to investigate this occurrence, he comes across the culprit... but the criminal puts a spell on him! To help him out, the king calls the wizard O''Feuille to his castle, along with Prince Volks and his loyal retainer Nios. Together, they''re determined to solve this strange, fluffy mystery full of cats, swords and magic!

Four years ago, Kirika Amano''s older brother became ashut-in. Since then, he''s barely even left his own room, constantly working onsomething at his desk. When Kirika finally finds out what he''s been doing allthat time, she''s shocked -- her brother creates boys love comics! Not only that,but it turns out that he''s actually quite good at it, and he''s got a dedicatedfanbase. Even though Kirika doesn''t understand her brother''s hobbies or thefandom that surrounds him, he''s still family. Maybe if she helps him sell hiscomics, she can convince him to step outside into the world again and greet hisfans in person.

When die-hard vampire enthusiast Arika comes across a mysterious young man named Divo, it seems she struck the jackpot-- she's found a drop-dead gorgeous vampire of her own! Unfortunately, she quickly finds out the disappointing truth: Divo is all beauty, no brains, and no vampire instincts whatsoever. What's a vampire-loving girl to do? Teach him, of course! The grand finale of the laugh-out-loud supernatural love comedy featuring a vampire in beta and the vampire fangirl determined to make him worth her time!

Yamagishi and Sendo are schoolmates, but that's all they have in common: one is a short, no-nonsense boxer, while the other is a tall, bookish conspiracy nut. But when plant-faced monsters attack on school grounds, it's time to work together and fight back!

"As the contest to perform at Future World Fes draws near, pressure mounts from all sides for the members of Roselia -- the rigorous practice they need to do everyday to stay sharp, family tensions running high, and on top of everything else, a shocking development for Yukina. When a professional record label approaches her to sign a solo deal, Yukina finds herself facing an impossibly heavy choice. Should she take the shortest path to achieving her dreams, even if it means leaving her band members in the dust? Or should she risk it all, staking her future on the ragtag group of amateur musicians she might actually be willing to call her friends?"--Back cover.

"Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular idol game called "Let's Try Dancing!" It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by the game, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!"--

Two sisters, Lys and Rin Shirano, watch over the HundredAltar Gate that maintains balance between the worlds with the help of the Swordof a Hundred Souls. But one day, Lys disappears suddenly, and the sacred swordshe left behind reacts oddly to a mysterious phenomenon.Accompanied by the demonAghyr, young Rin sets out on a quest to find her sister through a kingdom that''sonce more under threat... This is volume 3 of the series. 

Arika is what you could charitably call a vampire"enthusiast." When she stumbles across the beautiful and mysterious vampire Divohowever, her excitement quickly turns to disappointment as she discovers he''snot exactly like the seductive, manipulative villains in her stories. His lookswin first place, but his head''s a space case. Armed with her extensive knowledgeof vampire lore, Arika downgrades Divo to a beta vampire and begins their long,long... long journey to educate him in the ways of theundead.

Sakurako and Kasumi settle into their college lifetogether, and as always, time flies by when they''re having fun! Already, they''restarting sophomore year along with their new friends Moka and Koruri, whoserelationship has recently taken an exciting new turn. Meanwhile, it seems someof their younger friends from high school might be new faces at the same collegevery soon too!  Follow the heartwarming, hilarious daily life of twocollege roommates in Volume 7 of this adorable four-panel stylecomic!

Two sisters, Lys and Rin Shirano, watch over the HundredAltar Gate that maintains balance between the worlds with the help of the Swordof a Hundred Souls. But one day, Lys disappears suddenly, and the sacred swordshe left behind reacts oddly to a mysterious phenomenon.Accompanied by the demonAghyr, young Rin sets out on a quest to find her sister through a kingdom that''sonce more under threat...This is volume 2 of the series.

Yamagishi and Sendo are schoolmates, but that's all they have in common: one is a short, no-nonsense boxer, while the other is a tall, bookish conspiracy nut. But when plant-faced monsters attack on school grounds, it's time to work together and fight back!

The foxes who work at Konohanatei come from many different places and many different families with different expectations. Although she once longed to be a shrine maiden like her sister Hiiragi, Satsuki has found a home in Konohanatei and a sense of belonging among her coworkers now. Of course, her complicated relationship with her sister doesn't mean she doesn't care about Hiiragi too. As some more aspects of Hiiragi and Satsuki's relationship when they were younger come to light, so do more details about Kiri's mysterious past growing up as a worker at the inn. Meanwhile, in present-day Konohanatei, an unfortunate misstep on Hiiragi's part causes some unexpected trouble... Please enjoy Volume 7 of the beautiful and relaxing Konohana Kitan series!

A lost princess brought home at last. A pirate-led coup, centuries in the making. Three kingdoms, on the brink of war. > The pirates' plot exposed a sinister and appalling past, and with the tenuous peace of their world hanging in the balance, the people of the floating magical kingdoms of Lyronaz, Vyronaz, and Syronaz begin to question everything they thought they knew. Three unexpected heroes have arrived on their shores and as their stories intertwine, their actions will shape the future of these lands. But are they on the right side of history? Can they save the people they love most, and avenge the ones they've lost? Just who can be trusted when you are surrounded by an ocean of secrets?

"Sakurako and Kasumi settle into their college life together, and as always, time flies by when they're having fun! Already, they're starting sophomore year along with their new friends Moka and Koruri, whose relationship has recently taken an exciting new turn. Meanwhile, it seems some of their younger friends from high school might be new faces at the same college very soon too!"--Publisher's description.