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The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Vol. 7 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
MAOMAO FOILS A PLOT, BUT IS THE THREAT GONE FOR GOOD? Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it... -
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 8 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
THE TRUTH OF MAOMAO’S BIRTH IS REVEALED? ! Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time... -
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![Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho]()
Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho
Sori is a special young girl - kind, caring and principled well beyond her years. Unfortunately, these are NOT the personality traits generally celebrated in middle school – especially Sori’s, where she’s bullied mercilessly for defending the defenseless until she herself becomes a target...Categorized as:
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![The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 12 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga]()
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 12 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. .. and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! Having solved the curse of the late emperor, things are back to usual for Maomao at the Jade Palace... -
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 11 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
JINSHI'S PAST AND PARENTAGE AT LAST COME TO LIGHT? ! Summoned to attend the Emperor on an evening jaunt to an ancient shrine that functions as a rite of passage for the rulers of the land, Maomao makes quick work of the puzzle inside, acquitting herself with aplomb... -
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 8 by Nekokurage, ねこクラゲ
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTHE TRUTH OF MAOMAO’S BIRTH IS REVEALED? ! Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time... -
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電撃デイジー 6 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 35 ratings“No matter what happens, I’ll protect you. ”. Teru, a poor and kind girl, recently lost her older brother, her only remaining relative. Before he died he gave her a cell phone connecting her to a person he said would support her if ever he were unable to. As time passes she is cheered on by text messages sent from this enigmatic person, known only as DAISY... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 2 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsTeru, siswi SMA miskin yang harus menjalani hari-harinya sebagai pembantu Kurosaki, pengurus sekolah yang agak preman. Tapi sebenarnya Kurosaki adalah Daisy, sosok misterius yang telah menjadi penopang hidup Teru yang sebatang kara. Teru yang tidak mengetahui kebenaran itu, perlahan mulai menyukai Kurosaki. -
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 10 by Nekokurage, ねこクラゲ
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMAOMAO PUTS ON A SHOW FOR THE GOOD OF THE NATION! When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling, they spin a fantastical tale about a courtesan who once captured the imagination of their family patriarch... -
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電撃デイジー5 by Kyousuke Motomi, 最富 キョウスケ
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 35 ratings泣けて笑えてキュン♥となる! ! 激売れラブストーリー! ! 「何があっても君を守ってあげる――」. 天涯孤独な照（てる）の携帯に届く、謎の人“DAISY（デイジー）”からのメール。彼の正体は実は……! ? “DAISY（デイジー）”の名を騙（かた）ったウィルスメールが学校中にバラまかれ、偽DAISYの正体をつかもうと動き出した黒崎（クロサキ）。ところが、何者かに襲われそうになった照（てる）をかばってケガを負ってしまう。身を挺（てい）して守ってくれた黒崎のそばにいたいと、強く願う照。そして、2人きりの病室で、黒崎は照に――! ? 話題独占の超人気連載、緊迫展開！. -
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The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 7 by Nekokurage, ねこクラゲ
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMAOMAO FOILS A PLOT, BUT IS THE THREAT GONE FOR GOOD? Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it... -
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The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 2 by Natsu Hyuuga
Dismissed from the rear palace, Maomao returns to service in the outer court—as the personal serving woman to none other than Jinshi! That doesn’t necessarily make her popular with the other ladies, but a bit of jealousy might be the least of her problems... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 3 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsHubungan Teru dan Kurosaki belakangan ini semakin dekat. Saat pergi liburan, Teru membelikan Daisy sebuah kotak musik sebagai oleh-oleh. Dan kotak musik itu akhirnya sampai ke tangan Daisy. .. alias Kurosaki. Tidak disangka kotak musik itulah yang membongkar semuanya. -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 4 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsTeru, a poor and kind girl, recently lost her older brother, her only remaining relative. Before he died, he gave her a cell phone connecting her to a person he said would support her if ever he were unable to. As time passes she is cheered on by text messages sent from this enigmatic person, known only as DAISY... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 07 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching. After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
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Dengeki Daisy 09 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+. Can a mysterious DAISY protect her? After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 08 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA New York Times’ bestseller with a romantic storyline that is unique, funny and touching. After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
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The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 14 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAfter breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. . -
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BEASTARS, Vol. 13 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust? Now that he has a criminal record, gray wolf Legoshi is working in a noodle shop instead of attending high school... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 04 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAfter orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
![The Apothecary Diaries 09 (The Apothecary Diaries (Nekokurage) #9) by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga]()
The Apothecary Diaries 09 (The Apothecary Diaries (Nekokurage) #9) by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAfter breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. . -
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BEASTARS, Vol. 12 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust? As a consequence of his savage battle with brown bear Riz, doors begin to close for gray wolf Legoshi, and he must strike out on his own... -
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The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 9 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMaomao has effectively become Jinshi’s personal physician, but she’s just a simple apothecary. If she’s going to give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. When she turns to her father for help, he says he’ll only teach her if she can pass a test he sets for her... -
![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 10 by Karuho Shiina]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 10 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA misunderstanding causes Sawako and Kazehaya to distance themselves from each other. Unable to stand the tension, Sawako decides she needs to reveal her true feelings to him. Will this awkward girl and well-liked guy become a couple? ! -
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BEASTARS, Vol. 15 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace... -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 02 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. When Teru’s home gets burglarized, she ends up staying at Kurosaki’s apartment. The close quarters lead to tension, but things get even more complicated when a woman named Riko Onizuka shows up, bringing up a past that involves Kurosaki…. -
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BEASTARS 4 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust? As gray wolf Legoshi continues to grapple with his feelings for dwarf rabbit Haru, he discovers another member of the Drama Club is friendly with her too... -
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Beast Master, Vol. 2 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsTaming a Beast was never this dangerous! R to L (Japanese Style). Taming a Beast was never this dangerous! Final Volume! Leo's 18th birthday is around the corner, but celebrating seems impossible as someone is after Leo's life! Can Leo overcome the dangers of his past? Or will this beast-like boy be separated from his beloved "master". .. forever? -
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 5 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsSawako finally realizes that her feelings for Kazehaya are more than just admiration. But this novice in love has a lot to learn about romance. Not that Chizu can help her out any--she's got enough worries of her own to deal with! Can either of these shy girls take the next step toward a real relationship? -
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 05 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratings[Read Chapter 1 at URL] The Alice Festival is coming to a close, but the surprises and fun aren't over for Mikan and her friends yet! Things get a little crazy for Narumi's musical when an accident takes out some of the performers, and Mikan has to step in as the star of the show... -
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電撃デイジー10 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 31 ratings照を狙うアキラ！？新ステージ開幕！！. 暗号ウイルス・ＪＦ＜ジャック・フロスト＞を復活させようとしていた組織が壊滅し、ＪＦに関する事件は決着するかと見えていたが、アキラがあらたに黒崎に接近し照を狙うことを匂わせて…！？. 照の兄・奏一朗と黒崎の若き日の想い出や照の「女」力ＵＰ！？エピソードなど、雑誌掲載時話題沸騰の第45話～第４９話を収録。. -
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Strobe Edge, Vol. 10 by Io Sakisaka
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNinako loves Ren, but seeing Ando get hurt while protecting her makes her feel sad and confused—to the point where she turns Ren down when he confesses his love for her! Has Ninako lost her chance with Ren? Or will they find a way to be together? -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 16 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA huge explosion goes off on the uninhabited island that Kurosaki, Teru and Akira are on! What is the fate of these three, and what does their future hold? The Dengeki Daisy series comes to a conclusion, followed by bonus material, two special chapters, and the author’s debut manga, “No-Good Cupid”!Categorized as:
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 12 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsYoung Mikan runs away to Tokyo following her best friend, Hotaru, who has been enrolled in an exclusive, secretive private school for geniuses. But it turns out that Alice Academy is a lot more than meets the eye. What ability, if any, does Mikan possess? -
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Spy x Family, Vol. 12 by Tatsuya Endo
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAn action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world... -
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BEASTARS, Vol. 14 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust? Beastar horse Yahya continues his vendetta against Komodo dragon Gosha by tormenting his grandson, gray wolf Legoshi... -
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 7 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAfter an eventful Christmas with her classmates, Sawako is super excited when Chizu and Ayane invite her to come with them to the shrine on New Year's Eve, which happens to be her birthday. But what she doesn't count on is her friends' birthday surprise--to get her to go alone with Kazehaya-kun! -
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BEASTARS, Vol. 17 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust? Gray wolf Legoshi forms an unexpected alliance to obtain intel about mixed-species psychopath Melon from the secret organization Kopi Luwak... -
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 2 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsRumors start flying about Sadako's new friends claiming that Yano's been around the block and Yoshida's a former gang member. And the source of all this tattle? Sadako herself! Will Sadako retreat to her former life as a loner because of a simple misunderstanding? ! -
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 3 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSadako finally becomes friends with her classmates, instead of scaring them off. Even Kurumi, the cutest girl in school, wants to be her friend. But will this new friendship make Sadako realize that her feelings for Kazehaya might be more than just friendly? -
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 11 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMikan joins her best friend, Hotaru, at the Alice Academy, a special school for people with an "Alice," or paranormal talent, and she must learn to know and use her own such talent if she hopes to stay. Original. -
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Special A, Vol. 02 by Maki Minami
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHikari and Kei are pitted against a pair of professional wresters in a challenge issued by the student council. Hikari may now be on the same team as Kei, but a rival is still a rival! -
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 1 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 61 ratings"Apapun yang terjadi, aku akan selalu melindungimu. ". Itu bunyi email yang dikirimkan sosok misterius bernama Daisy untuk Teru. Setelah kematian kakaknya, hanya email dari Daisy-lah yang menjadi pelipur hati Teru. Karena suatu kejadian, ia terpaksa harus bekerja dengan Kurosaki, pengurus sekolah yang agak preman. Siapa sih sebenarnya Kurosaki ini ? !Categorized as:
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BEASTARS 3 by Paru Itagaki
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey. At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace... -
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![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 11 by Karuho Shiina]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 11 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSawako and Kazehaya have confessed their feelings to each other! But now Sawako is worried about her rival, Kurumi. In the past, Kurumi vowed to hate any girl who went out with Kazehaya. So how's she going to react to the news that Sawako and Kazehaya are dating? -
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 8 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA new school year begins happily when Sawako and her friends Chizu and Ayane - as well as her crush, Kazehaya - are all in the same homeroom. But when anothe popular guy in the class shows an interest in Sawako, will it push Kazehaya and Sawako apart? -
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The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 10 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMaomao finds herself once more in the western capital. She tries to focus on her work—which isn’t made any easier when she’s paired with not just the quack doctor but the smart-mouthed young physician Tianyu. Meanwhile, Jinshi might be the Imperial younger brother, but the western capital has its own hierarchies, both obvious and hidden... -
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BEASTARS, Vol. 7 by Paru Itagaki, 板垣巴留
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAt a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust? The Council of Living Beings is changing the criteria for Cherryton Academy’s next Beastar... -
![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 6 by Karuho Shiina]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 6 by Karuho Shiina
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsChizu is surprised by the sudden homecoming of Tôru, Ryu's older brother and her childhood crush. But old habits die hard when Chizu can't seem to get enough courage to declare her love. But this is the one time Chizu won't be able to count on Ryu to be supportive of her--not when he wants her for himself! -
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 13 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBook by Tachibana Higuchi.
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