Nein ～9th Story～

Inu x Boku SS

Ririchiyo Shirakiin comes from a wealthy family, but her sharp tongue and haughty attitude hide a deep insecurity about her inability to live independently. Determined to escape the constant attention that comes with her family name, she moves into the Maison de Ayakashi, an exclusive residence where every tenant is assigned a personal Secret Service agent. Despite her wish for solitude, Ririchiyo is assigned Soushi, an agent arranged by her parents. She tries to push him away, but his unwavering devotion proves difficult to dismiss. As she settles into her new life, she discovers that Soushi is actually a fox spirit she once rescued. Life at the Maison de Ayakashi is not as peaceful as it

The Distant Dawn

A collection of sixteen short stories by Yukinobu Hoshino, spanning genres from science fiction and fantasy to psychological drama and romance. The tales explore a wide range of themes, including adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, often set in imaginative and thought-provoking scenarios. From a distant dawn and a steel queen to escape from wastelands and a funeral convoy, each story presents a unique conflict. Characters face challenges such as a call from afar, a whiteout, amazons of the river, and the Carneades plan, navigating through algae, lightning strikes, and the emperor of winter.

Mushishi

Mushi are the most fundamental forms of life, existing since the dawn of creation. They are neither plants nor animals, neither good nor evil. They inhabit the shadows behind closed eyelids, the silence of deep forests, and the spaces between life and death. Most people cannot see them, but their influence shapes the world in ways both subtle and devastating. Ginko is a mushishi, a rare individual who can perceive these creatures. He travels from village to village, drawn by rumors of strange occurrences. With a calm demeanor and a sardonic smile, he investigates the mysterious afflictions and wonders that follow in the wake of the mushi. Each encounter brings him face to face with people

The Ancient Magus' Bride

Chise Hatori has spent her fifteen years unwanted and unloved. Abandoned by her father and orphaned by her mother, she has been passed between relatives who never wanted her, until desperation drives her to a slave auction. There, she is presented as a rare Sleigh Beggy, a being with an unusual affinity for magical energies, and sold to the highest bidder. Her buyer is Elias Ainsworth, a mysterious magus with a beast's skull for a head and powers beyond her understanding. He takes her to the English countryside and declares that she will not be his slave, but his apprentice—and his bride. Thrust into a world of fairies, dragons, and ancient magic, Chise begins to learn the ways of a mage.

Vampire Knight

Yuki Cross has no memory of her life before being saved from a vampire attack ten years ago. Adopted by the headmaster of Cross Academy, she now works as a school Guardian alongside Zero Kiryu, a boy who harbors a deep hatred for vampires. Together they patrol the campus, keeping the peace between the Day Class and the mysterious Night Class. Cross Academy is divided between ordinary students and an elite group that attends classes only after sunset. The Night Class is composed entirely of vampires, a secret Yuki and Zero must protect at all costs. While Yuki believes humans and vampires can coexist, Zero sees them only as enemies—and his own past is tied to the creatures they guard against

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

Sakuta Azusagawa is a sharp-tongued, aloof high schooler who doesn't even own a cell phone. During a visit to the local library, he comes across a girl dressed as a bunny wandering the halls. To his surprise, she turns out to be Mai Sakurajima, a famous actress and his upperclassman who is currently taking a break from the entertainment industry. Even stranger, Sakuta realizes that he is the only one who can see her. Mai gradually becomes invisible to everyone around her, and her condition reminds Sakuta of the struggles he and his sister have faced. These phenomena are known as Adolescence Syndrome, a supernatural condition that warps the lives of teenagers in mysterious ways. Determined