(W) Fuse (A/CA) Mitz Vah This volume marks the first short-story collection in the Slime series, taking a deep dive into the epic tale's fantasy world-and what its characters get up to when Rimuru isn't bossing them around! Gard Mj?llmile, the most powerful human member of Tempest's government, is up to some less-than-proper dealings in the Western Nations; Velgrynd gets involved with a familiar-looking planet as she traces the trail of her lover; Caligulio starts facing up to his past as he strives to rebuild the Empire; and Raine, Primal Demon and servant of the demon lord Guy Crimson, has a complaint or two about her toxic work environment. All that plus an extra tale you won't want to miss in this stellar collection!

(W) Fuse (A) Mitz Mitz Vah Rimuru and his forces fight heroically on all fronts to stop Michael's plan...only to lose the demon lord Leon to Feldway's schemes. Michael's next target is Masayuki the Hero, who possesses the soul of Ludora, Michael's former host. There to meet him in battle are the paladin Hinata, the Primal Demon Blanc, and Velgrynd the Flame Dragon. But just when Michael begins to set things in motion, the situation devolves even further into chaos...

Taro Hitsuji Thanks to his unique skills, Rix has been allowed to stay at the academy. But despite Shino?s constant guidance, he?s been getting nothing but catastrophically bad grades, and he now faces expulsion for totally legitimate and ?fair? reasons! As if things couldn?t get any worse, Tran, his sister-in-arms from his mercenary days, comes to the academy and plans to bring him back with her. But when she throws around her dragon powers on school grounds, Rix then faces?immediate expulsion?! In a last-ditch effort to not get kicked out, he tries turning Tran into his summoned creature?with shocking results!

Sai Naekawa Ever since that fateful day, Hinako has wanted to die. And for a time, it seemed Shiori would be the one to fulfill her desire. But when a secret hidden in Hinako?s blood is suddenly exposed, the promise binding them together comes under threat? ?Do you?really want to eat me??

Sai Naekawa Ever since that fateful day, Hinako has wanted to die. And for a time, it seemed Shiori would be the one to fulfill her desire. But when a secret hidden in Hinako?s blood is suddenly exposed, the promise binding them together comes under threat? ?Do you?really want to eat me??

Rintaro Hatake In this world, people known as Informationists sell their supernatural abilities for use in armed conflicts. When Tsuhima Rindou, an ordinary Informationist, agrees to help a fallen noble named Holly defect from the Balga Empire, he isn?t expecting anything more than a typical escort mission. But there?s much more to his client than she?s letting on, and Balga is intent on keeping her within its borders, dispatching their army and several elite Informationists to apprehend the duo by any means necessary. Can these two souls, bound only by a business agreement, survive the grueling journey and web of conspiracies that await?

(W/A/CA) Kakashi Oniyazu As the Death Game approaches its end, lives and money are on the line. Yuki has a plan to turn everything around. Who will be the loser?

(W/A/CA) Kakashi Oniyazu As the game of tag nears its end, a cruel death awaits the three players who are 'it'. Plans are put into motion, and the first casualty is revealed... The brutality continues!

(W/A/CA) Kakashi Oniyazu The psychological game of tag comes to an end! Joushouji is now 'it,' and to get revenge on Recette, she takes on Fugudoku. But there's one other who's 'it'-Kiran!

(W/A/CA) Kakashi Oniyazu The game of tag has concluded, and the three losers have been decided. Soon after, the surviving participants face their next challenge-the Three Hells! Those who endure are promised a second chance at life. First up: hand-to-hand combat! For readers ages 18 years and up.

Cixin Liu After two failed attempts, Wang Miao reenters the world of Three Body with a new theory in mind?and this time, perhaps he?s finally latched on to the essence of the universe in the game. Meanwhile, Wei Cheng comes to the police reporting a threat on his life, and investigation into Shen Yufei and environmentalist Pan Han accelerates, revealing the existence of a strange religion. Who is this ?Lord? they speak of? And what kind of powers do they hold??

(W/A) Hachi Inaba 'Make me think it's okay if you're the one who eats me...' In the mountains somewhere, a tiger catches its prey-a lone dragon, the kind that is hardly ever seen. Eating the dragon's meat extracts the ultimate flavor, drinking its blood heals all one's injuries, devouring its heart grants immortality...and yet, upon seeing the dragon's undeveloped stature, the tiger refuses to eat it. Dragon and tiger, predator and prey-is what ties them together simply natural hunting instincts, or something more...?

(W/A) Hachi Inaba 'Let's go look for a way to let you live longer.' In the mountains somewhere, a young dragon was captured by a beautiful female tiger. The two, once prey and predator, set out on a journey after forming a mysterious bond. Dragons live for a thousand years, but tigers only live for fewer than twenty.?Can the animal pair find a way to overcome their differing lifespans and stay together for longer?

(W/A) Rekomaru Otoi After waking up the morning after once again, Tabata find he's been suddenly transported to the demon world! Wandering about in confusion, he discovers that his seed has the potential to give birth to not only the chosen one, but also the next demon king!?

(W/A) Rekomaru Otoi Lina and the other Epiphany Maidens flock to the side of Tabata, who's trapped in the demon world!! In order to rescue him, they face off against the Desecration Maidens, and the conflict develops into a morning-after showdown with Tabata in the middle! (STL211326) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XXXI #11 (NOV211896)

(W) Rekomaru Otoi Tabata and the Epiphany Maidens escape from the demon world with Aki hot on their heels, but a new foe blocks their way-God! Faced with that overwhelming power, it looks like it's the end of the line for Tabata and the others, but a surprise discovery by Aki awakens new powers!

(W) Rekomaru Otoi The Epiphany maidens now have a new weapon with which to challenge the gods-the conception awakening! Meanwhile, Hironori and Lina quickly grow more intimate, and a new side to the Epiphany Maidens is revealed as friends and enemies join the fray?

Rekomaru Otoi Tabata may have planned to ride out the storm from the bosom of Angel Island, but it looks like even the gods want a taste of what?s between his legs! At the tender mercy of their divine might, the kidnapped father-to-be is subjected to bizarre heavenly pleasures beyond mortal ken. Can Lina and the other Epiphany Maidens find a way to take their man back before his Holy Summoning Juice sets off a war?!

(W) Kori Hisakawa (A) Iroto Tsumugi, Airumu On the day Byletta is supposed to meet her husband-to-be...the man's gone off to war! Eight years later, as she's enjoying her spouseless married life, Byletta receives news that he is set to return. Determined to keep her man-free lifestyle, she sends a divorce letter. But the man (whom she still hasn't met) responds with an outrageous wager: to sleep together for a month and she's free to go if she doesn't conceive!

(W) Kori Hisakawa, Iroto Tsumugi (A) Airumu When Arnald receives a letter of divorce from the wife he has never met, he decides to strike a wager with her instead. After all, he's heard rumors of this temptress and he's not one to take a loss. It'd be a shame to let Byletta go without seeing what she's like for himself. But the more time Arnald spends with Byletta, the less he understands her. Just what is this feeling growing inside him?

(W/A) Ato Sakurai An overheard confession sends Kuro into a meltdown! Literally! In the aftermath, it seems that her various personalities have all been expelled into the real world, but can the three-headed Cerberus survive as three distinct individuals?

(W/A/CA) Ato Sakurai An overheard confession sends Kuro into a meltdown! Literally! In the aftermath, it seems that her various personalities have all been expelled into the real world, but can the three-headed Cerberus survive as three distinct individuals?!?

(W/A/CA) Ato Sakurai One of our bestselling digital releases comes to print! Chiaki and the others are trapped in a labyrinth, and Hades has plans to keep his friends. Roze steps in to save everyone - hoping to see Chiaki finally smile - but then Kuro suddenly goes out of control! Forget about restoring a part of Chiaki's soul... will they manage to survive the power of one of Cerberus's heads?!

(W/A/CA) Ato Sakurai Roze squares off against Hades in an effort to protect her friends and her dream of seeing Chiaki smile once more, but it may be Kuro who has a surprise in store for everyone...

(W/A) Ato Sakurai Chiaki can't deny it-he has a whole harem of girls in love with him. But what's a boy to do when he doesn't understand love, much less feel it? Then later, Orthros gets a whiff of some stinky food and he's knocked unconscious! Who's this new guy appearing in his place...?

(W/A/CA) Ato Sakurai Valentine's Day is only two weeks away, and Chiaki already has admirers fighting for the right to give him chocolates! But when Orthros kidnaps Chiaki, it kinda kills the romance. Can the gang find a way to the underworld to mount a rescue? More importantly, can they accomplish their mission once Orthros's true scheme is revealed...?

(W/A/CA) Ato Sakurai The confrontation with Orthros reaches its climax, but is anyone prepared for the aftermath...? Then, Valentine's Day arrives at last -- the perfect chance for a confession! The girls seize their opportunity to give Chiaki chocolate, but which of them will win his heart...?

(W/A/CA) Ato Sakurai As a young boy, Chiaki Mikado had an encounter with an unusual, three-headed puppy, and as a consequence of a bite from that dog, he lost a piece of his soul. Now a teenager, he finds himself unable to enjoy anything, but the three-headed dog is back in human form - or, more accurately, forms - to fix all that! Turns out that the three heads of the mythical guardian to the gates of the underworld are actually unique individuals, and each a pretty young girl at that! With his new roommate(s) leading the charge, can Chiaki experience the happiness that has so long eluded him?

Thus far, Chiaki has been settling in to his new life with his new, semi-canine companion(s), but happiness still seems a hair out of reach. Of course, it doesn't help that his partially soulless nature has left him a target for monsters. And speaking of monsters, it seems one of Chiaki's classmates has a companion of his own, only this one is of the feline variety. You know what they say about cats and dogs.

(W/A/CA) Ato Sakurai The mythical beast Fenrir has set her sights on Chiaki, and Shirogane in particular is none to happy with the competition. It's dog versus wolf in this showdown that will bring the whole school to its knees! Who will come out on top?

(W) Chihiro (A) Tatsuhiko A simple game turns deadly in this high school of horrors! The class popularity contest was supposed to be for fun, but now the unpopular ones are dying grisly deaths. The classroom has become a horrific struggle for survival. Someone is keeping the game going, but who? Can anyone survive the game and expose the truth?

(W/A/CA) Aidalro Nene Yashiro has made a pact with 'Hanako-san of the Toilet,' aka Hanako-kun, to hold off the curse that has been placed on her. To rescue her friend from the clutches of one of the school's infamous Seven Mysteries, she and Hanako-kun infiltrate the Misaki Stairs. The second volume of the retro horror romantic comedy about an occult girl and an inhuman supernatural boy is finally in print! For readers ages 13 years and up.

(W/A/CA) Aidalro Nene and Kou want to learn more about their mysterious friend, Hanako-kun-and what better way to do that than school mystery number five, The 4:00 P.M. Bookstacks! The rumors say that a secret door in the library leads the way to a supernaturally special collection. The Bookstacks know everything about everyone who's ever attended Kamome Academy-past, present, AND future! But whatever you do, don't read the red books...or your future will be drenched in blood! Ages 13 and Up.

(W/A/CA) Aidalro Nene Yashiro serves as the assistant to the School Mystery Hanako-kun. When she is invited by enigmatic playboy Natsuhiko to a mysterious tea party, she meets Hanako-kun's 'girlfriend' and his 'little brother'...!? On top of that, she learns that one of the Seven Mysteries is mixed in with her classmates... Ages 13 And Up

(W/A/CA) Aidalro Through the workings of the School Mystery Clock Keepers, Kamome Academy's entire student body is covered in wrinkles!? To restore peace to the school, Hanako-kun teams up with a certain someone. Just when they thought the case was headed to its conclusion, the secret of Hanako-kun's assistant Nene is brought to light! What could it possibly be!? For readers ages 13 and up.

Nene has suddenly been dragged inside a mirror, where she meets the spirit of a young boy calling himself Mitsuba. As they try to escape, the threat of School Mystery No. 3, the Hell of Mirrors, draws ever closer. Nene may have finally gotten herself into a mess that even Hanako-kun can't save her from-but will someone else come to her rescue...?

(W/A/CA) Aidalro It's been three days since they returned from the School Mystery Three, the Hell of Mirrors. To cheer up Kou, Nene heads to the Boundaries' Tanabata festival. She was supposed to be enjoying the festival with Hanako-kun and Kou, but suddenly she finds herself in the world 50 years in the past. And who should she meet there but Hanako-kun when he was alive!?

(W/A/CA) Aidalro That day, Nene went to school as usual, but found Hanako-kun acting like one of her normal classmates...!? She seems to be the only one who notices anything amiss, seeing as Hanako-kun was supposed to be a ghost...! Hunting for the truth, she heads to a mysterious tower. Fact and fiction clash in this Seven School Mysteries ghost story!