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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Maomao tries to focus on her work after returning to the western capital, but she has to deal with both the quack doctor and the smart-mouthed young physician Tianyu. Meanwhile, Jinshi's status as an imperial heir doesn't hold the same weight within the western capital's hierarchies. All the visitors from court must tread through these halls of power with utmost care, lest they make new enemies. The threat of the insect plague also looms. Can one man use secrets from the region's past to counter this colossal menace?ngerous journey yet...

In a feline-free world of swordplay and magic, a hero adopts a cat! Pounce into this deluxe release featuring full-color art, adorable edge printing, and a double-sided cover!Tragedy strikes a kitty in our world, and she gets a second chance at life in a fantasy world. A hero, heading home dejectedly after receiving orders to fight the demon king, crosses paths with a mysterious creature. What is this fluffy new friend, and should she pet the belly?An array of fantasyland adventurers learn about snack time, toe beans, and that (eye)balls can be toys. When the knight captain''s folded-eared cat meets the hero''s cat, paw-to-paw combat breaks out between the fuzz balls! Then, the hero winds up working part-time at a cat café with...the demon king?! Cuddle up with a four-legged companion and enjoy this once-in-a-reincarnated-lifetime furry fantasy!

This thrilling sci-fi/fantasy series welcomes you to Japan, a top-ten destination for extraterrestrials looking for refuge, relaxation, a good time, or just to raise a little hell! Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem!AMO member Akira Gunji''s gotten himself tangled up in an alien abduction plot! After he''s snatched off the streets, the AMO launches a full-scale operation to expose the human trafficking ring behind the abductions in order to save him.Akira’s partner, Sho Tenkubashi, finds that he must pay the ultimate price to learn where Akira is being held, one that will strain even his physical limits. Meanwhile, Akira’s also on the verge of giving out as he’s subjected to cruel and inhumane experiments at the hands of Harold, one of his sadistic captors... Can Sho reach him in time?

In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. It doesn’t take long for the pair to warm up to each other, and soon, they’re inseparable. Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul!Fukumaru knows the scarred-up cat he saw outside is his big brother. Despite wailing for him to stay, the other cat wandered away in total disregard of his heartfelt cries. But Kanda''s fluffy feline refuses to give up! He ventures with Daddy into the great outdoors in search of his long-lost sibling. A canine acquaintance may hold the key to the stray cat''s whereabouts! Can Fukumaru find him?!

Plagued by a sinister curse, a young couple roams the land in search of a cure!For a thousand years, the exorcists of the Kyogane clan have dedicated their lives to eradicating the gruesome demons that haunt Japan. Kuro Kyogane, the current clan head, has no interest in getting married and producing an heir. But after his family arranges a suitable bride in the brave and optimistic Fuyu, he agrees to fulfill his obligations. What Kuro doesn’t know yet is that his wedding ceremony conceals a dark secret—and once Fuyu is declared his wife, she may never be safe from harm again…

Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist, draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night”—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world…Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war!!Daigo and Sadomasochist have Hana and company on the ropes until a mysterious masked man arrives to turn the tide, convincing the Daemon Wielders from Nishino Village to beat a hasty retreat. Later, Asuma encounters father-son duo Roei and Ryu at the Taderas’ Lost House. Learning of their common enemy, he proposes the unthinkable: an alliance between the Kagemori clan and Higashi Village!

A sexy spy and an elite assassin enter into the world''s sweetest, deadliest marriage of convenience! Dropping his manipulative facade, Omi asks Neneko to abandon her job so that they can live together as an honest couple. Caught between duty, fear, and what might be love, Neneko struggles to find an answer. Soon afterward, Omi decides to show her around the orphanage where he and Setsu grew up. As he recalls the past, the tragic truth behind his displays of affection comes to light!

One evil supervillain spends most of his time hatching nefarious plots to take over the world—but on his days off, nothing gets between him and the cute pandas he adores! This fresh, charming comedy series answers the age-old question of what a villain does off the clock!The man known only as the General to the members of the Evil League fights daily battles of life and death against the Earth Defense Force. But today is his day off! And as a veritable connoisseur of self-care, his plans are to do whatever it takes to dodge potential encounters with Rangers and coworkers alike. All the while, he''ll let his beloved pandas soothe his wearied heart. After all, even aliens need to recover from burnout by spending their precious days off relaxing and not thinking about work one bit!

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?!

Adventure draws near! Join Prince Arus in his fight against Lord Imagine 100 years after the events of the iconic Dragon Quest III video game! Departing the Ibis Sandsea, Arus and his companions venture east and encounter the martial artist Yao, who joins them. Then, the swordsman Servein attacks... but what secrets of Kira''s past does he hold?! Arus, Kira, and Yao tear through the parasitic bond linking Servein with the cursed Fellsword Neqros but the blade is far from giving up, and Arus''s companions must pay a price to destroy the monster. In the aftermath of the tough battle, Arus makes progress in uniting with the three descendants of Erdrick''s companions. After arriving at an oasis, Arus catches wind of the third lord he searches for...

The second collection of short stories expanding upon the rich lore of Final Fantasy XIV and featuring exclusive illustrations by Toshiyuki Itahana. This hardcover, foil-stamped volume presents thirty stories originally published on the official Final Fantasy XIV website. Adding to the expanded lore of Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail, these episodes were included in the ''Tales from the Shadows,'' ''Tales from the Twilight,'' ''Tales from the Dawn,'' and ''Tales under the New Moon'' side stories. Each chapter is accompanied by an illustration created specifically for this book by acclaimed Final Fantasy artist Toshiyuki Itahana.

Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist, draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of ''the children who sunder day and night'' - twins Yuru and Asa - to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world... Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war!! A debilitated Akio explains why he betrayed the Kagemori clan to a bewildered Natsuki. Nearby, Mountain God''s relics explode without warning, allowing Akio to flee captivity and unite with his enigmatic new companions from western Japan. Hana is subsequently summoned to a clandestine meeting of Higashi Village agents, where the same hostile force that attacked the Kagemoris has planted another set of bombs!

In this fantastical tale of demonic battles and courtly intrigue, the onmyoji known as the ''Heretic'' faces a destiny that could forever change both human and demon realms! After securing the first two Sacred Relics, Fuzuki, Hakuro, and Ranmaru are immediately summoned to appear before the imperial court, where they''re plunged into political scheming and a cutthroat fight for possession of the Relics. Just as the situation seems most dire, the emperor himself intervenes! In the aftermath, the hidden bonds between the sovereign ruler of the land and the heretic onmyoji are revealed.

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Maomao''s latest attempt at the court service exam earns her the role of an assistant at a medical office. Changes keep rolling in after a new consort enters the rear palace, bringing her own enigmas. And what does a former emissary to the court want with three young medical assistants? Is there a connection to a mysterious shrine maiden from Shaoh? Meanwhile, a certain monocled man remains a thorn in Maomao''s side!

This thrilling sci-fi/fantasy series welcomes you to Japan, a top-ten destination for extraterrestrials looking for refuge, relaxation, a good time, or just to raise a little hell! Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem! A wave of alien abductions is sweeping Tokyo, but this time it''s Earthlings at risk of being kidnapped! Those responsible for the abductions are running a black market auction and selling Earthlings to the highest bidder. When AMO trainee Akira Gunji becomes one of their captives, his partner, Sho Tenkubashi, turns to the informants Yuen and Meimei for help. Unfortunately, rescuing Akira may come at a very steep price - Tenkubashi''s life. All the while, Akira is imprisoned and growing more anxious the longer he''s at the aliens'' mercy. The AMO higher-ups have long suspected that Akira''s body is host to an alien, and the time may have finally come for it to emerge!

Could these lonely neighbours be a match made in heaven? A cozy teen romance based on the novels that inspired the hit anime! Since Amane has no plans to visit his parents over the New Year''s break, they''re coming to him! His mother is as excited as ever to see Mahiru again, but will his father approve of the mysterious girl next door? Later, Amane and Mahiru casually hold hands during a shrine visit only to get caught in the act by a classmate. How will they deal with the rumors at school that the angel''s found a boyfriend?