Adapted by HereLee, illustrated by SUMPUL
Rashta is now the empress of the Western Empire, but she finds herself in a difficult position thanks to the council of Count Ergi — she made herself the empress of the commoners, and now none of the nobles are on her side. In the Eastern Kingdom, Navier and Heinrey prepare for their public wedding and the night that will follow. Heinrey fears disappointing Navier. Sovieshu, who was invited to the wedding, is furious and pleads with Navier to change her mind about everything even though he's already gone ahead with his part of the plan.
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Adapted by Komo Ushino, character design by Nanna Fujimi
The fallout of the soirée means Victoria is on the radar of the Royal family of Ashbury, and that’s not exactly where a spy in hiding wants to be. She starts some light fighting training with Nonna, mostly self-defense and the art of running away spiritedly. Later, she starts a new job tutoring Captain Jeffrey’s nephew, who has gone through many tutors and has gotten the reputation of being a difficult child. Victoria teaches both Nonna and her new charge and her teaching methods integrate the power of play as much as possible despite this coming across to observers as unconventional teaching methods. 
Three witch sisters — Juniper, Lily, and Clover — celebrate the Harvest Fest with many other magical creatures. The next morning, they wake to a frantic villager, Mrs. Fiddelneck, who is distraught over the death of her special crops and the theft of her family heirloom teapot she used to water them. The village depends on her special crops and, so her worry is not without reason. The prime suspect is a kelpie, which leads the three witches on a magical mermaid transformation and an undersea investigation.
Always a catch: How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince vol 4 by maya momoyo & itsuki mito1/9/2026 
Adapted and illustrated by Kaki Nagato
It's time for the ball to officially announce Prince Renato's engagement to Maria Annovazzi, which will also be the announcement of Prince Placido's engagement to Aidia. This means lots more dancing lessons for both couples. Mimi is nervous she'll look foolish in front of the subjects because of her energetic and spirited dancing, which is not exactly the customary style in Rubini. But during the dancing rehearsals, Lord Ireneo, Renato's relative, arrives and is hurt to find out that he's not invited to the ball! 
Poor docile Iruma-kun says yes to everyone thanks to his horrible parents who have raised him to be a pushover for them. When they get the bright idea to barter their son to a demon, initially Iruma says yes out of reflex, and now he’s landed himself the grandson of the Chair-Demon of a demon school! Thanks to his insufferable bad luck and his exceptional skills at avoiding danger, these demons are convinced that Iruma is ultra powerful.
Adapted by Mamenosuke Fujimaru
Nanao is starting to settle in at her new home and figure out what her role is as bride-to-be for Lord Yako of the Benitsubaki clan. Yako introduces Nanao to a doctor in the capital who gives her medicine to reduce the effects of her spirit seal so others won’t smell or detect her Ayakashi orangutan markings as she goes about her day. Nanao and Yako later go shopping along the busy streets but are attacked by an Ayakashi. Nanao lends her strength to Yako, necessitating another trip to the hospital. This time, Reito and Akemi of the Byakurenji clan are there too, and they want some answers. 
Somewhere between existing and not existing, a being calls forth an orb and sets it upon the planet Earth. The orb begins to mimic shapes and life until it settles on a dying white wolf in an Arctic wasteland, and the orb takes on the wolf’s shape. A boy recognizes the wolf and calls out to it. The boy is stranded in the arctic, hoping other humans will return to the fishing village. In another part of the world, and young girl named March can’t wait to grow up and become a mother. Her family has just welcomed another baby into the family, but she’s a long way away from being able to raise her own family.
Illustrated by Bilquis Evely, colored by Matheus Lopes, letters by Clayton Cowles
Helen Cole is a rebellious young girl who recently lost her father, a famous pulp fiction writer, and has decided to lose herself to the inside of a liquor bottle. But Helen's grandfather sends a governess to fetch her and bring her back to the sprawling estates of Wyndhorn. Instead of conforming to the ways of a dutiful granddaughter, Helen discovers the wine cellar. But soon, Helen realizes that the adventures and larger-than-life character that made C. K. Cole famous may have been inspired by the mysterious grounds surrounding Wyndhorn and the looming figure of her very own grandfather. 
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Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: Yen Press Publication Date: Jan 13, 2026 ISBN: 9798855422351 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Supernatural, Yen Press 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: Yen Press Publication Date: Dec 9, 2025 ISBN: 9798855430301 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Romance, LGBTQ+, Fantasy, Supernatural, Yen Press |
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