Beating hearts and fluttering feelings. An anthology of girls' love stories to leave you breathless. With contributors like Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl), Sakuya Amano (GoSick), and Nio Nakatani (Bloom Into You), this collection is sure to satisfy the desire for a sweet love story (or sixteen!).

Let yourself be swept off your feet by this anthology of girls' love stories. The second installment of ?clair features a whole new set of contributors and the cr?me de la cr?me of short stories to enchant and delight you. For readers ages 16 and up.

A new, 'blue' yuri anthology from the ?clair series featuring artists like Reine Hibiki, Miman, and more! These girls' pure feelings will resound in your chest. For readers ages 16 and up.

(W) FromSoftware (A) Nikiichi Tobita Aseo the Tarnished continues his exploration of Stormveil Castle, which puts him on a collision course with the demigod Godrick the Grafted! Now they must face each other in a fierce...sculpture competition? Who will impress the judges the most with the power of art?!

(W) Inc FromSoftware (A) Nikiichi Tobita The third volume of the Elden Ring comedy manga tackles Liurnia!! At Ranni the Witch's suggestion, the Tarnished Aseo heads to investigate Liurnia of the Lakes. Aiming for the Academy of Raya Lucaria, Aseo accepts the mysterious girl Rya's request and reunites with Patches the Untethered. And then, he takes on dragon extermination?!

(W) Inc FromSoftware (A) Nikiichi Tobita Aseo the Tarnished arrives at the Grand Library deep inside the Academy of Raya Lucaria, where Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon and the Carian Knight Moongrum await. And for the decisive match to attain a great rune, the one who holds the key to the battle is...that "bluntstone" sorcerer!?

(W) Inc FromSoftware (A) Nikiichi Tobita He's suppressed the riot at Castle Morne. He's done battle with D, Hunter of the Dead and Rogier in Ailing Village. Now, as he makes his way through Limgrave, Aseo finally embarks on his search for Caelid. What kinds of environments, enemies, and characters await him in this fearsome land?!

FromSoftware, Inc. At the request of Sorcerer Rogier, Aseo seeks out Ranni the Witch?s Cursemark of Death. A vassal of Ranni himself, Aseo heads to the Nokron the Eternal City with Blaidd, only to get caught up in the schemes of Preceptor Seluvis...

Aseo the Tarnished bustles through the Lands Between in search of a way up to the Altus Plateau, where the Erdtree takes root. On this journey, he joins Nepheli, and the two witness a tragedy that spurs him to butt heads with Gideon Ofnir. A return to Liurnia results in a meeting with the blind Lightseeker Hyetta, who promises to teach him how to climb the Altus Plateau in exchange for a favor. But they?re not alone, as a fearsome foe who fights with the Frenzied Flame suddenly rears his head! It?s Festering Fingerprint Vyke, the man who came closest to becoming Elden Lord? and he?s got something to say to Aseo!!

(W/A/CA) Pochi Iida When an orphan encounters the eldritch demon Shub-Niggurath, the 'Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young' offers him one wish. His request: 'Become my big sister.'

(W/A/CA) Iida Pochi Haru, a mysterious girl saved from ruin by Yuu's 'wish.' She's become like a second big sister to Yuu, and while he enjoys her company, Chiyo's feelings toward her are a bit more complex... Ages 18 and Up.

(W/A) Iida Pochi Finally, the secret of Yuu's birth is revealed, along with the truth behind the summoning circle in the basement! What's more, his uncle, Ryou, who has led a life of misfortune, has finally awoken and is on his way home! How will he react when he finds out his nephew is living with a demon?

(W/A) Hara A love letter to those who dream of being fashionable but consider their weight as an obstacle, this uplifting comic essay by a plus-sized author chronicles her own journey with body positivity and learning to love herself as she is.

(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Touzai, Anri Sakano After reincarnating in a different world, Cid enjoys playing his role as an 'eminence in shadow.' In order to rescue the princess, who has a personality as twisted as his, he launches his assault on the secret base of the Cult of Diablos! 'This prelude?is mine to perform.'

(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Anri Sakano After being reincarnated in another world, Cid is enjoying playing his role as an 'eminence in shadow,' when the school is occupied by a group claiming to be none other than Shadow Garden! While protecting Rose, the student council president, Cid takes a blow in her place!?

(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Anri Sakano Still enjoying playing the part of an eminence in shadow, Cid visits the Sacred Land where a test of strength known as the Goddess's Trial is held. However, there are some unsavory rumors going around about the acting archbishop?

(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Anri Sakano The door that appeared before Cid in Lindwurm leads to a prison for memories known as the Sanctuary. As hidden truths long buried in darkness are thrust into the light, the curtain rises on a battle for the ages!

(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Anri Sakano, Touzai Upon arriving at the Oriana Kingdom, Cid is broadsided by the news that Princess Rose is set to wed Duke Perv-an unexpected development that would throw a major wrench in his future shadowbroker plans! Seems like it'd be a good idea to crash the party and get the deets, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?

(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Anri Sakano, Touzai Cid and Beta have arrived at one of the last places the aspiring shadowbroker wanted to go-his home world, Earth! (Or at least what's left of it.) After running into his former classmate Akane, Cid tries to figure out how the heck he's gonna get back to his cool isekai fantasy life, but little does he know that his dinky old planet's got some brand-new thrills?!

(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Anri Sakano, Touzai Cid and Beta have arrived at one of the last places the aspiring shadowbroker wanted to go-his home world, Earth! (Or at least what's left of it.) After running into his former classmate Akane, Cid tries to figure out how the heck he's gonna get back to his cool isekai fantasy life, but little does he know that his dinky old planet's got some brand-new thrills?!

(W) Eiji Mikage (A) Tetsuo Kazuki intended to keep Daiya's plan from coming to fruition with the Silver Screen of Broken Wishes, but things didn't go exactly as he expected. And after the shocking revelation about O's true identity, everything is about to change... Ages 13 and Up.

(W) Eiji Mikage (A/CA) Tetsuo In the final volume of The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria, Kazuki makes his last stand against O to fulfill his vow to bring back the 'zeroth' Maria-the real Maria. But what does fate have in store for them...? Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17

(W/A/CA) Karmome Shirahama The petty angel-demon street fights keep taking Eniale and Dewiela across the world! Whether it's summoning a demon at Big Ben in London or angering the Japanese gods by capturing ghosts in Shibuya, nothing but trouble comes from these beautiful wrecks!

THE SUN SETS ON ONE ADVENTURE, AND DAWN BREAKS OVER THE NEXT The time approaches when Alto will have to say his final good-bye to Ragi. The elderly beastfolk man uses what little life he has remaining challenging Setsuna to a fight, hoping to show Alto the strength of their race and leave him with a memory of their unique combat style. Amid the changing seasons, the young boy comes to know grief and loss as he grows into adulthood.

(W) Rokusyou (A) Usuasagi & Various Setsuna Sugimoto's life is forever changed when he's summoned to another world to be a hero. Changed for the worse, that is, as he's quickly tossed aside because of his weak constitution. Fortunately, a former hero named Kyle gives Setsuna another chance at life by passing on his knowledge and strength. Thus, Setsuna embarks on a journey to experience this incredible new world.

(W) Rokusyou (A) Usuawagi Setsuna Sugimoto is summoned to another world as the 68th hero only to be abandoned because of his weak and sickly constitution. But everything changes when he's given a third chance at life by his dear friend Kyle, the former hero, thereby inheriting his vast knowledge, power, and lifeforce. Freed from the tethers of his past, Setsuna begins a journey as an adventurer where he'll encounter all walks of life, each experience bound to leave their mark on both him and his world.

(W) Rokusyou (A) Usuasagi Setsuna continues on his journey with his apprentice Alto in tow. Along the way, Setsuna nurtures Alto's relentless curiosity while showing him the love and care he was denied earlier in life. But the pair's bond is put to the test when Setsuna is attacked by a pair of beastfolk who mistake him for a slave trader? Meanwhile, Alto experiences a host of new feelings-from doubt to envy to love-toward Setsuna as their teacher-pupil relationship evolves over the course of their travels. When the two happen upon a woman while exploring a cave, they begin to consider what it means to be family?

(W) Usuasagi, Rokusyou (A) Sime After getting separated from the dragonfolk girl Tuuli, Alto and Setsuna continue their journey and come across a man sitting in the forest. The man is Cyrus, a knight falsely accused and banished to this place via magic transportation circle. When Setsuna and Cyrus realize the true cause of the knight's banishment, however, he decides to join him in his quest to return to the country of Lypaed. But someone connected to Tuuli is waiting for Setsuna...

(W) Rokusyou, Usuasagi (A) Sime At the guild in a town in Lypaed, Alto accepts a request of his own will. The request involves spending Ragi's remaining days with him, as he is nearing the end of his life. Meanwhile, Setsuna accepts a request to save the florist couple Norris and Elly. However, a different request directly from the empress comes in at the same time... Will Setsuna and Alto be able to carry out their requests???

(W) Rokusyou, Usuasagi (A) Sime At the guild in a town in Lypaed, Alto accepts a request of his own will. The request involves spending Ragi's remaining days with him, as he is nearing the end of his life. Meanwhile, Setsuna accepts a request to save the florist couple Norris and Elly. However, a different request directly from the empress comes in at the same time... Will Setsuna and Alto be able to carry out their requests???

(W) Rokusyou, Usuasagi (A) sime Setsuna and Alto have now been settled in Lypaed for a month, and the country's biggest celebration, the Founding Festival, is fast approaching. Yet the king is forced to prioritize a national crisis over the celebration, leading the fearful queen to make a request of Setsuna. He works behind the scenes to smooth things over between the royal couple, but just as he thinks his job is complete, the unexpected happens… Meanwhile, Ragi spends his days peacefully with Alto but wonders what more he can do with the little time he has remaining. The season shifts from summer to fall, bringing with it the warmth of friendship.

(W/A) Aya Fumio Somebody fill my emptiness. The day I was rejected from art school, everything that was 'special' about me died. That's why I have no choice. Since I'm back to being 'ordinary,' I'll go to the job my mom decided on while wearing the clothes my mom picked for me so that I can find what my mom calls 'happiness' alongside somebody my mom can boast about, trapped in a never-ending cycle of 'What if?' and 'Too bad' all the while.

(W/A) Aya Fumio Miyuu now lives in Koenji and attends an art prep school. Having broken free of her mother's spell, she returns to drawing once more while also realizing her feelings for Ryuen. Miyuu's the happiest she's ever been, but where will her distorted, unrequited love for the god of art take her...?

(W) Aya Fumino Miyuu believes that she's been 'updated' into someone better. She now has faith in her self-worth and an eye for beauty, and takes on the art exam. What is the essence of Miyuu, who pines after the Muse of art?

(W) Harunadon (A) Raemz When she doesn't feel well, when there's a test, when she doesn't want to go to school... I take her place. I'm her replica. I'm not meant for anything else. But that changed when I fell in love. I wear my hair up so the boy I fell for knows it's me. We skip school and promise to meet again tomorrow, and every day after. I'm her replica. Everything about me is borrowed and empty, but my heart is mine.

(W) Harunadon (A) Raemz When Sunao asks me to take over for her at school for the indefinite future, I'm so happy I'm not sure what to do. I'm just a replica-a stand-in for my original-and this is more than I could have ever hoped for. Now I can put my all into saving the Literature Club from being disbanded, get even closer to Aki, and enjoy the day-to-day of a regular student. It's time to spend an unforgettable autumn with the boy I love most.

(W) Misaki Ichijo College student Tooru Naruse falls in love with his upperclassmen Izumi Wataya, and she accepts his confession on the condition that he cannot fall in love with her. Their fake relationship begins, but Tooru soon discovers that Izumi cannot forget her love from high school. Hoping to learn who that person was, he seeks out her best friend, Maori Hino. Follow characters from Even If this Love Disappears Tonight in this sequel about another heart wrenching tale of first love.

(W) Ichijo Misaki When Toru Kamiya is pushed into falsely confessing his love to Maori Hino, she tells him she'll date him on three conditions. 1) Don't talk to her until after school. 2) Keep any communication between them concise. 3) Don't really fall in love. Unfortunately, he isn't able to keep the last rule-and when he tells her how he feels, she reveals that she has an illness that prevents her from remembering anything that happened the previous day, and that she uses a diary to keep track. But Toru is determined to build a relationship with her, one day at a time?