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Aharen-San Is Indecipherable Vol. 1-2
by Asato Mizu
A socially awkward girl befriends her seatmate in this heartwarming rom-com series. Super quiet Aharen Reina isn't great with personal space--she's either inches from your face or too far to hear, leaving people totally baffled. But when Raido, the friendly guy seated next to her, helps retrieve a dropped eraser, Aharen suddenly wants to get closer to him. From that moment on, she's constantly by his side. And surprisingly...he's cool with it.
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Betrothed to My Sister's Ex Vol. 1
by Tobirano
Marie has always lived in her sister Anastasia’s shadow, treated more like a servant than a baron’s daughter. But when the charming Count Kyros accidentally meets Marie—messy clothes and all—sparks fly. A mix‑up leads him to propose to the wrong sister, throwing both their lives into chaos. Can Marie and Kyros untangle the confusion and find their way back to each other? Inspired by the hit light novel and anime, this is a Cinderella‑style romance where love appears in the most unexpected way.
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Blue Box Vol. 19
by Kouji Miura
Taiki loves badminton, Chinatsu loves basketball—and he’s completely fallen for her. As the culture festival approaches, romance and misunderstandings swirl. Ayame finally realizes her feelings for Kyo, only to see him growing closer to Saki. Meanwhile, Taiki hopes for a simple, drama‑free chance to spend time with Chinatsu, but everything seems determined to get in the way. Love is in the air, but nothing is going smoothly for these sports‑crossed teens.
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Bocchi the Rock! Comic Anthology Vol. 2
by Anthology
The band is getting back together Another star-studded lineup of guest artists is here to riff off of Bocchi and her friends in an all-new collab album, and they aren't pulling any punches. Whether it's Bocchi getting a long-awaited makeover or the guitarists of Kessoku Band walking a mile in each other's shoes, this anthology of short stories will bring down the house.
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Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 4
by Masashi Kishimoto
The Boruto saga heats up as the next generation of ninja faces new dangers. After being injured by Jura, Boruto is captured by Konoha and subjected to Shikamaru’s intense interrogation. Meanwhile, far from the village, a terrifying attack strikes the Sand Village, putting Gaara in grave danger. With threats rising on all sides, the new ninja era is more turbulent than ever.
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Dirk Jones Is Not the Chosen One
by Gatlin Perrin
Dirk definitely isn’t the chosen one—so how did they end up at the center of an apocalypse? One minute they’re escaping an argument and looking for coffee, the next they’re kidnapped, attacked by mal‑realm creatures, and dragged to a secret underground base. There, Dirk learns about other realms, a looming battle between good and evil, and the terrifying Violent Jack, who’s determined to end the world. Both sides are hunting the chosen one… and unfortunately, some people think that’s Dirk.
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland: Book of Octavinelle Vol. 2
by Yana Toboso
Based on the hit Twisted Wonderland game, this manga follows Yu as they navigate life at Night Raven College—a magical school full of ghosts, monsters, and difficult students. Now serving as Ramshackle Dorm’s prefect, Yu faces their toughest challenge yet: Grim and several classmates have lost their free will after making a deal with Azul, the Octavinelle housewarden. To save them, Yu considers striking a deal of their own… but the consequences may be just as dangerous.
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Eden of Witches Vol. 6
by Yumeji
In this Ghibli‑esque fantasy, young witch apprentice Pili disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate the capital’s army and reach the castle where Oak is imprisoned. After proving her skill in a duel, she earns a place in the barracks—but her sharp‑eyed captain quickly sees through her disguise. Though the captain agrees to keep her secret, Pili soon faces a harsher test: joining an expedition to hunt witches. Torn between survival and loyalty to her own kind, Pili must decide who she is and where she stands in a world at war with nature.
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Emma & Capucine Vol. 4
by Jerome Hamon
In this final volume, sisters Emma and Capucine juggle dance, shifting friendships, and first loves. Capucine worries her feelings for Maël could derail her progress at the Paris Opera Ballet School, while Emma sorts through her changing relationship with Misha and her troupe. As the school year ends and big changes loom, both girls face what growing up truly means while chasing their dreams.
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Fustuk
by Robert Mgrdich Apelian
The odd one out in a family of talented chefs, seventeen-year-old Katah and his siblings strike a deal with a powerful div to save their mother's life in exchange for a dish that rivals their late father's.
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Ghost and Witch Vol. 1
by Kore Yamazaki
About a girl fleeing the monster bound to her soul. After escaping Japan, Saku travels to Ireland, where a silver‑haired witch offers refuge—but at a cost. As Saku confronts the power she’s long feared, her journey shifts from running away to transforming into something far greater. This is the beginning of a girl’s path toward becoming a god.
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The Kiss Bet Vol. 3
by Ingrid Ochoa
Sara Lin has decided now is the time: she's going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen. It's senior year and Sara Lin just turned eighteen. She's got great friends, a cool dad (or so he thinks), and a whole lot ahead of her. The last thing she needs to worry about is her first kiss. But that's all about to change because her good pal Patrick just challenged her to a bet that will either lead to love, heartbreak, or embarrassment . . . or maybe all three.
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Let This Grieving Soul Retire Vol. 10
by Tsukikage
As Krai's dynamic with the high-level hunter from abroad worsens, his interest is diverted toward the relic auction starting up in the capital. He has his eye on winning the Reversible Face, and is planning to do just that when a girl named Éclair, the daughter of a nobleman, starts to compete with him for the same prize!
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The Merman Trapped in My Lake Vol. 1
by Book Author
Servaine Noxirel grew up hearing eerie family tales—none stranger than the story of her ancestor who kept a beautiful young merman locked away. She never believed it… until she returns to her ancestral manor and comes face‑to‑face with Mel, the very same merman, who thinks his Servaine has finally come back for him. But after all these years, is he driven by love—or by something far darker?
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Mr. Villain's Day Off Vol. 7
by Yuu Morikawa
This comedy follows a fearsome supervillain whose greatest passion isn’t world domination—it’s spending his precious days off doting on adorable pandas. Known as the General to the Evil League, he battles the Earth Defense Force daily, but on his break he’ll do anything to avoid coworkers, Rangers, and responsibility. Even villains need self‑care, and for him, nothing heals burnout like a quiet day, zero work talk, and lots of pandas.
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My Kitten Is a Picky Eater Vol. 7
by Migiri Miki
REMEMBER ME? Now that the mother cat and her two newborn kittens at Taiyo's family's home are safe, Taiyo can return to his regular life. He decides to visit his friend from high school, Touya, and check up on the kitten he took in. Though Taiyo rescued and nursed her back to health, it seems Konatsu doesn't remember him. Meanwhile, Taiyo's older brother continues to struggle with raising cats for the first time. There's only one person who can help: Utako!
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Otaku X Gal Vol. 1
by 138neco
What do a geeky boy and a trendy girl have in common? More than they think! Teased for his nerdy hobbies in middle school, Koichi Otakura has entered high school with every intention of blending into the background. But when Yua Narumi, the popular girl who sits behind him in class, discovers his hidden talents, she begs him to help her keep up with the latest fashion trends! After all, aren't the skills required to draw fan art and paint plastic models totally applicable to designing nails and styling hair? Who says otakus and gals can't get along?!
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Please Look After the Dragon Vol. 1
by Yuki Higashiura
Murakami is just your average college student--he attends class, goes to work, and plays games on his days off. And it's a day like any other when he comes across a stray in the park near his apartment. But instead of a cute, fluffy friend, Murakami finds himself face-to-face with...a real-life dragon? Its name is Ilsera, and it's on a journey to become a full-fledged member of its species It has only one request: that he foster it during its time in the human world. How will Murakami handle having such a strange new roommate...?
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Run Home
by Alyssa Bermudez
It's 2002, and 14-year-old Alyssa is a freshman at a new high school where she knows NO ONE and the uniforms are hideous! What a disaster... Even worse? Her parents are forcing her to join the cross-country team. No one needs to run, or sweat, this much! Over time though, Alyssa actually starts to like running. She's getting better with practice, and some of the girls on the team are really nice. Alyssa begins to find a steady rhythm with high school, cross country, and her new stepfamily. But Alyssa's dad is sick, and she doesn't know what to do. When the worst thing imaginable happens, Alyssa will need to count on her friends, family, and herself to keep running forward.
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Steam
by Shaenon K. Garrity
Ruby, a genius humanoid engineered in a secret university lab, escapes to live among humans and blends in as a barista at Inkcap Café. Using her superpowered brain, she decides the biggest problem people face is finding happiness—so she starts playing matchmaker for coworkers and regulars. As Ruby builds a community and even develops a crush of her own, the lab hunts her down, convinced she’s dangerous. When her search for happiness leads her into a trap, it’s up to her new coffeehouse friends to save her from the scientists who want her back.
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Token City Wondercade
by D. Bradford Gambles
Fifteen‑year‑old Izzy helps run her dad’s struggling arcade, the Token City Wondercade—until a mysterious cabinet called Hex unleashes digital hauntings. With spirits invading the machines and chaos spreading, this hardware‑savvy loner has to team up with unexpected allies to save the arcade. It’s an action‑packed, gamer‑friendly adventure from D. Bradford Gambles and Spencer Holt, kicking off a new series where cooperation is the only way to avoid Game Over.
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Victoria of Many Faces Vol. 3
by Syuu
Victoria's l life with Nonna in the kingdom of Ashbury has been nothing short of picturesque, all things considered. But the more beautiful the scenery, the more scrutiny it invites. Now the Ashburian knights, operatives from Randall, and everyone else she's wowed along the way have one burning question--who is Victoria Sellars? As the cracks in her facade widen, it's only a matter of time until the truth comes out. And when that happens, this former spy will face an impossible choice between survival and giving up everything and everyone she's come to love...
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You and I Are Polar Opposites Vol. 8
by Kocha Agasawa
When it comes to romance, opposites really do attract Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who's got a crush. There's just one little problem--when it comes to personality, the guy she's into is her polar opposite With the end of high school rapidly approaching, Suzuki and all her friends are reaching a major turning point in their lives They've spent the last three years growing and learning, laughing and loving--but what awaits them after they finish their university exams and high school finally ends?
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