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Yoshida is just your average salaryman, drowning his tears in booze. On his way home one night, he finds a runaway high school girl sitting on the street. She offers to sleep with him in exchange for a place to stay - but he more honorably offers her work instead. A rom-com between the most unbalanced couple you'll ever find!

Construction of the new village is going smoothly, but Hiraku and the festival planners are finding themselves in a rut. On top of that, a lottery drawing brings Tall Tree Village to the conclusion that a tournament of valor will be held as the village festival - the polar opposite of easy living!

"Originally published in Japan in 2019 by AlphaPolis Co., Ltd., Tokyo"--Colophon.

The minor nation of Siltran, with the aid of the Naofumi's village, has managed to drive off the assault of the massive nation of Piensa. But Piensa then begins to invade the nations that have come seeking an alliance with Siltran. Some of Naofumi's allies who are scouting Piensa get caught up in the chaos and are badly injured as a result--and to make matters worse, the injuries as marked as incurable, unable to be treated even by the Shield Hero no matter what Naofumi tries. "I'll do whatever it takes to save my friends!" Could Naofumi's brave determination lead to the discovery of new powers?! The healing begins in the twenty-second volume of this still rising otherworld fantasy!

The popular school rom-com Pashiri na Boku to Koi Suru Banchou-san, in English for the first time! Just as the distance between Toramaru and Unoki seems to shrink, another misunderstanding has them back on their separate tracks of girlfriend and gopher. Still, Toramaru's advances begin to pay off, and Unoki, who has always been so afraid of her, starts to feel something else . . . What does the future hold for this pair's clumsy romance?!

A dragon suddenly attacks the village and it turns out to be Drime's older sister Hakuren! She eventually makes friends with the villagers and drives Hiraku nuts with her antics. Then, in a village that's already bursting with newcomers, Fraurem brings the Demon King's very own....

Bard Cornelius: the son of a nobleman of Mauricia, an empire located in a parallel universe. But Bard is no ordinary boy--he's got three souls packed into one body! Aside from his own consciousness, he's got Oka Sanai, a miserly samurai, and Masaharu Oka, a high school otaku who loves animal ears. With his extra knowledge of military tactics and business acumen, Bard's ready to cheat his way to the top! Get ready to enjoy the manga version of this hit isekai light novel series!

The hit Pashiri na Boku to Koi-suru Bancho-san, in English for the first time! "Be mine." Unoki has always been bullied, and high school is no different. Right away, the top troublemaker, Boss Toramaru, makes him her personal errand boy. The only thing is...she thought she was asking him out?! So Toramaru is sure they're dating, while Unoki is convinced he's under her thumb. The stage is set for a rom-com of misunderstandings! The hit Pashiri na Boku to Koi-suru Bancho-san, in English for the first time! "Be mine." Unoki has always been bullied, and high school is no different. Right away, the top troublemaker, Boss Toramaru, makes him her personal errand boy. The only thing is...she thought she was asking him out?! So Toramaru is sure they're dating, while Unoki is convinced he's under her thumb. The stage is set for a rom-com of misunderstandings!

Reads from left to right in the traditional Japanese format.

"First published in Japan in 2013 by Kadokawa Corporation Enterbrain."--Colophon.

"First published in Japan in 2012 by Kadokawa Corporation, Tokyo."

"First published by Kadokawa in 2013 in Japan."--Colophon.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

"First published by Kadokawa in 2014 in Japan."--colophon.

Back to the beginning all over again. Can our heroes finally create a better future? Armed with the ability to turn back time, Motoyasu Kitamura has reset the time loop again and again as he gropes around blindly for a way to meet his beloved Filo. Along the way, the waves of destruction hit Melromarc, and history repeats itself. The Bow Hero, Itsuki, is tricked by the king into a duel with Naofumi! Motoyasu declares, "Well, there isn't any problem with me fighting Itsuki as Father's representative, is there, now?" In a world that keeps getting reset, will the effects of changing roles finally become clear? The much anticipated third installment of this otherworldly fantasy adventure begins now!

Originally published in Japanese. Tokyo: Kadokawa Corporation, 2017.

"Originally published in Japan in 2016 by AlphaPolic Co., Ltd., Tokyo."--Colophon.

Yoshifumi Nitta. Age: 36. Occupation: Yakuza. Number of children: 1. (Erm Kind of.) When you re stuck in an endless sprint on the fast track to success and busy maintaining your image as the fearsome Monster of the Modern Era, there s never a moment to just kick back and relax. But now, Nitta comes head to head with an entirely new threat: High school student and entrepreneur extraordinaire Hitomi Mishima. Get ready for a sales strategy showdown between monster mobster and talented teenager in Volume 11 of Hinamatsuri!

Don't like the outcome? Then start over and do it again! The exhilarating, otherworldly redemption fantasy continues! After finally getting rid of their Church of the Three Heroes pursuers, Motoyasu and Naofumi arrive in Siltvelt. But once there, things still don't go as smoothly as planned.

"Originally published in Japan in 2017 by AlphaPolis Co., Ltd., Tokyo"--Copyright page.

Originally published in Japanese. Tokyo: Kadokawa Corporation, 2016.

A mysterious woman named Ost appears and identifies herself as a familiar of the Spirit Tortoise. With her help, Naofumi and the others begin the desperate battle to seal away the Spirit Tortoise once again.

"After the successful revolt in Q'ten Lo, Naofumi returns to his village headquarters. Meanwhile, things in Melromarc continue to deteriorate, so he sets out to restore public order before strengthening his village residents. Now, with more allies than ever, Naofumi is faced with deciding who will participate in the battle against the Phoenix. Not everyone agrees with his choices ... A difference of opinion causes friends to butt heads, but their bonds only grow stronger as a result. And then the day that everyone has so painstakingly prepared for arrives--the Phoenix finally appears! But a completely unexpected turn of events awaits. Naofumi is doomed to experience unthinkable grief in volume fifteen of this otherworldly fantasy"--