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Summer has arrived! The Team Gremory vs Team Sitri Rating Game is on, and Issei has an important role to play! As the battles between the two teams commence, who will emerge victorious?

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Enduring the "Big Debt Settlement Meeting" together may have deepened the bond between Yumeko and Mary, but in this academy, friendships tend to be fragile. Having tasted victory, the pair suddenly find themselves prime targets. In the case of Yumeko, that would be the eyepatch-wearing Midari Ikishima. And just who's got Mary in the crosshairs...? In this third volume of the story about an academy filled with beautiful women, the concepts of good and evil are turned on their heads!

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Mugi and Hanabi are the perfect high school couple...but their relationship is built on a single shared secret: They're each in love with someone else.

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After the massive battle on the 59th floor, Loki Famila makes their return. However, along the way their progress is halted by the appearance of an Irregular and they make camp on the 18th floor. There, Aiz faces an unexpected and sudden reunion with a certain white-haired boy that a certain young elf couldn't be less excited to see. The other adventurers are all curious, hoping to find out more about the fastest growing adventurer in history but Lefiya has other ideas...

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A poetic and exquisitely illustrated tribute to the solar eclipse and the magic of togetherness, seen through the eyes of a child.What happens during a solar eclipse? The sun vanishes. Light becomes dark. Day animals sleep, and night animals wake. The moon takes over the sky. People stop what they're doing and together, they look up. The whole world changes for a few beautiful minutes.Celebrating a favorite wonder of the universe, A Few Beautiful Minutes encourages young readers to (safely) discover each stage of a solar eclipse, and to experience how this incredible phenomenon can connect us to one another.

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As the flames of war spread across the globe, the terrans find themselves thoroughly outmatched by the Martian Kataphrakts. While Nao's brilliant tactical analysis may have enabled his ragtag unit to prevail over the Kataphrakts once or twice, these small victories are hardly enough to turn the tide.As Princess Asseylum grapples with her conscience over whether she should reveal her true identity in an effort to save lives, her grandfather--His Majesty Rayregalia Vers Rayvers--orders an abrupt cease-fire. With so many clamoring for bloodshed, how long can this frail peace hold?

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Ainz, the undead overlord, is in dire need of better information about the world he's found himself in, and to get it, he travels to the city of E-Rantel. Disguised as a mere adventurer, he accepts a mission to venture deep into an eerie forest, but the swirling shadow of intrigue hides the road ahead...

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In the spring of 1998, Koichi Sakakibara transfers to Yomiyama North Middle School. In class, he develops a sense of unease as he notices that the people around him act like they're walking on eggshells, and students and teachers alike seem frightened. As a chain of horrific deaths begin to unfold around him, he comes to discover that he has been placed in the cursed Class 3 in which the student body head count is always one more than expected. Class 3 is haunted by a vengeful spirit responsible for gruesome deaths in an effort to satisfy its spite. To stop the vicious cycle gripping his new school, Koichi decides to get to the bottom of the curse, but is he prepared for the horror that lies ahead...?

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Can this duo of devilish darlings really grant any wish?!The naturally clumsy Sister Asia and taciturn cutie Koneko form an unlikely pair as they head out to answer summons from humans with requests, but...can they really fulfill every desire?! These two little devil beauties get down to work in this spin-off of the megahit High School DxD

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In the hinterlands of Germany, the servants of the Phantomhive house are at a loss when their master, Earl Ciel Phantomhive, is both physically and mentally debilitated by the curse of the Wolfman that roams the Werewolves' Forest. In the face of his master's pitiful new demeanour, consummate butler Sebastian, disillusioned, viciously takes Ciel to task, citing a breach of contract. As the Phantomhive household's crisis unfolds, the sulphurous miasma of the Werewolves' Forest encroaches ever more upon the village ruled by the Emerald Witch...

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READ THE NOVEL THAT IGNITED THE PHENOMENON! Kirito reenters the world of VRMMOs, this time logging in to Gun Gale Online in order to investigate the Death Gun, an in-game item rumored to be responsible for real-world deaths. He immediately runs into trouble when, after transferring his old avatar into the new game, he discovers that he looks a bit more feminine than he'd anticipated! With the help of Sinon the sniper, he enters the Bullet of Bullets tournament and tries to adapt his old skills to the new gun-based combat of Gun Gale Online. He'll need every friend he can get and every trick in the book, though, to learn the truth about the Death Gun!

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Yup, yet again, Sora Nagihara relentlessly lets fly a myriad of 'secret techniques' every which way!! Are all the girls in Shouta's life, including Sora, falling for him...?! And what about the latest addition--the pretty class nerd? Will Shouta find a way to save this diligent damsel in distress?!Sure, Sora's brash and cute, but who knew she could be this charming...?! Volume 4 of this fresh fantasy-comedy lets it all hang out!

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The vampire Staz is one of the most powerful district bosses in the demon world, fending off everyone who dares challenge him. But secretly, the fearsome Staz is obsessed with human culture, especially video games, manga, and everything that comes from Japan! When a Japanese girl wanders into the demon world, Staz can't wait to meet the human and learn everything he can about her world. Unfortunately, before he's able to ask her anything, the girl is killed by one of his would-be usurpers, leaving just her bare soul behind. Staz vows to help the girl restore her body and return to her former life-especially since it means taking a trip to the human world himself!

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Science teacher Renji Fuyumi is secretly a sorcerer, but after his barriers areaccidentally broken by the fashion-obsessed Ririka Kirise, he decides to make her hisdisciple. Looks can be deceiving in this titillating tale of the occult!

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I never thought there'd come a day you would look at me like that. The witch, Rose, is so estranged from people that she welcomes death. Believing no one could ever love her, she lives alone, hiding her feelings from Harij, but the knight cares for her with no pretenses. One night, Harij accidentally drinks a love potion, causing him to say honeyed words and gaze upon Rose with feverish eyes. Although she knows it's only due to the potion, Rose can't hide her joy

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Spirits, ghosts, curses, and charms!The school festival may be over, but a series of mysterious happenings around the academy promises to keep Monica and the rest of the student council busy. As winter break approaches, food begins to disappear, a lost girl turns up at school, students start seeing ghostly balls of fire, and the second prince becomes the target of a dubious charm. Whether the trouble is big or small, Detective Monica and her mystery novelobsessed familiar, Nero, will get to the bottom of it with help from their friends and a little unchanted magecraft!

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Waking up in a strange new place with no memory of his past life, Kelvin learns that he's bartered away those very memories in exchange for powerful new abilities during his recent transmigration. Heading out into a whole new world as a Summonerwith his first Follower being the very goddess who brought him over!Kelvin begins his new life as an adventurer, and it isn't long before he discovers his hidden disposition as a battle junkie!

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As the promotion battle winds down toward the finale, Desir's ragtag group finds itself pitted against the powerful Blue Moon Party! Further raising the stakes, each of their opponents has a personal reasons to get revenge-the arrogant swordsman who lost face in a duel with Pram, the sleazy noble who was turned down by Romantica, and the most fearsome of all...Azest Kingscrown who never forgot the taste of her first ever defeat at the hands of Desir! With the most elite fighters of Alpha class out for their blood, can the Returner and his team eke out a victory?

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Let me throw your life out of alignment. The prom goes off without a hitch, and Yukino announces the end of the Service Club's activities. Hachiman just can't accept it, though. Hachiman's actions are a big surprise, but what are they...?

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The Soubu High School Prom plan plays out, and all involved in this alternate sham version wrap up their roles and duties. Hachiman sets up karaoke to show his appreciation for the volunteers' hard work. But after the party, Yui has a request of her own-There''s something I''d like to talk about. Would you hear me out?

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I've come to eat you. So softly utters the mermaid Shiori, as she emerges from the sea and takes high school girl Hinako by the hand. Hinako lives alone in a town by the sea, and possesses an unusually delicious body that is irresistible to nearby monsters. To ensure that she matures to the best condition, Shiori seeks to protect Hinakoall so that someday, she can devour every piece of her. What will become of Hinako's feelings as this looming unjust death closes in on her...?

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Genius sorcerer Kunon has gotten his business on track and won the rare honor of concurrent membership in three of the school''s factions. Now, he plans to start joint research projects with his illustrious upperclassmen, including on methods for breathing underwater. This topic eventually expands into a proposal to search for sunken treasure, and Kunon heads out to the ocean! The blind sorcerer''s repertoire continues to grow as he delves further into the mysteries of magic, defying all common sense!

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From houses becoming mazes and objects becoming unbreakable, the world continues to be full of fun and fascinating bugs! But little do people know Kon's secret is the most unusual and intriguing bug of all...

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Satou's epic battle against the Demon Lord rages on as he endeavors to eliminate the source of the fiend's power, and revenge is far from his only motivation to defeat his foe. With images of Sara's lifeless body flashing through his head, Satou's mind turns to resurrection-and he's got no time to waste if he ever wants to see her again...

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The Fire-breathing Bug has struck at Polka's family home, yet some things about the attack aren't adding up. After apprehending the arsonist, Corpse God and Polka must face someone even more intimidating, the head of the Shinoyama family - Polka's father! Will Corpse God prove to be good for the promises he makes?

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Three years prior, on his tenth birthday, Earl Ciel Phantomhive lost everything...but he was not alone. From the attack on the Phantomhive manor to the moment the contract with a certain devil was made, Ciel starkly recounts all that has come to pass...leaving all who bear witness breathless!

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Roars echo across Roswaal Manor as Elsa and Garfiel finally collide. Leaving this dire foe to his dependable ally, Subaru finally reunites with Beatrice at long last. Simultaneously, Emilia heads back into the tomb to confront the Unknowable Present: a world portraying impossible happiness that she must see through and resist. In this loop where terrifying demon beasts are lurking behind every corner while his allies are scattered across the map, Subaru must cut open a path to the future for everyone once again!

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A monster has spawned on the (supposedly) safe Eighteenth-floor! A Black Goliath falls upon the Under Resort and it's unprepared inhabitants. Has it awoken because gods have dared trespassed in the Dungeon? Bell, Hestia, and their mismatched team of gods and adventurers prepare to fight this unexpected floor boss...!

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The Ultra Reincarnation Party has been defeated at last, but at great cost. With so many holes in the maidens' ranks, the academy is forced to reorganize their classes in preparation for the next battle. For even as they lick their wounds, a great and terrible vampire with a fixation on the headmistress is coming their way

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Due to Lilith's quick thinking, Liese is revived! The two challenge the minion god Pholus, but Pholus breaks up into multiple form s and counterattacks with even greater power. Will Liese's calculations for victory help Lilith defeat their opponent?!

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Eden A place of perfection A place where man and beast live side by side in harmony Eden's protector, the silver dragon, regularly visits retribution upon those who would bring harm to paradise. But when the dragon discovers a human girl on the shores of Eden, he decides to raise her as his own. He teaches her that if she is to be welcomed into God's Kingdom after death, she must not harbor hatred in her heart. But when the dragon's life is mercilessly snuffed out by human machinations, the girl must choose whether to heed the dragon's dying wish and stay the course of righteousnessor walk a path of vengeance.

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One summer night, Natsuki Uzume meets Yuki Iwato, an art student from the same university, and falls in love. After that, they spend night after night together. But as autumn approaches, Yuki suddenly tells him to find a cute girlfriend, wishes him well, and disappears from his life. Desperate to see her again, Natsuki visits her family home, but an unimaginable secret awaits him there: Yuki suffers from a mysterious illness that forces her to sleep through the winter each year. Is Natsuki willing to stay with her, even if it means spending every winter alone? And can Yuki, whose strange way of life has only brought her heartbreak, trust him enough to give him a chance?

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Someone's watching from the shadows... There are rumors going around that a boy in a red hood has been asking people if they've noticed anyone in the dark crevices of their home... At first it might sound ridiculous, but everybody knows the feeling: they're supposed to be alone, but it feels like they're being watched. Is someone peeking through the window? Or the cracked open door? The desk, the bookshelf, the dresserthere are gaps everywhere, and from them, the chilling sound of laughter

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Things are finally starting to look serious for Hitori Bocchi Gotoh as Kessoku Band sets their sights on participating in the Unidentified Riot teen music festival! Now's the time the group to band together and focus on getting their name out there, but when faced with new venues and new faces, can Bocchi settle her nerves long enough to come out on top?

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It's the fifth squad jam and Llen's valued at one hundred million credits. Thrown out into the fog, she's persisted in looking for other participants and finally managed to team up with someone. However, one hour after the start, the outside field starts to crumble until all that's left is a three-kilometer castle. Llen and friends just barely escape the crumble but Pitohui (?) dies from Shirley's(?) exploding ball. The end is nearing, but there's a newly added special rule.??

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Married and moved in, Fusako is all ready to start her new life with Kiki and Kudou! But one early morning, an unexpected guest disrupts the fragile peace of the household...Fusako and Kiki forge an alliance to cover for Kudou's lie, but how long can they keep it up?! Meanwhile, Kudou is riddled with doubt over his decisions...

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In a corrupt dungeon city, a man and the woman who owns him live out their lives. Arwin, the Princess Knight, is like a spotless crimson flower among the filth of this place. Matthew, one of the local adventurers, is among the lowest of the low, as far as anyone knows. He''s a weak fighter and a coward, and he spends his money on alcohol and gambling. But no one knows the truthhe serves his princess knight, and he''ll get his hands as dirty as he has to for her sake.

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Madge and RIrika are still two C-rank witches working from their ultra-tiny apartment. Jobs they couldn't do individually (like catching a flying fish and painting a witch's lighthouse) seem possible if they do them together. It's time to work hard!

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Yui has displayed her formidable blessweaving ability, and is now the head of House Nuir. Yui reads through the contract with the spiders formed long ago by the house''s founder, which she plans to rewrite. To her surprise, it's written in a language that only Yui, who came from another world, should be able to read!

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It''s Yuuta''s and Saki''s first summer vacation as stepsiblings, and they''ll be working at the same bookstore! As her senior coworker, Yuuta begins to see a side of Saki he hadn''t noticed before. But when Shiori works a shift with her, she makes a dark observationif Saki doesn''t ease up and start relying on others, sooner or later she''s going to destroy herself. If he wants to help, Yuuta will have to make a decision. Should he betray his own rules and interfere in his stepsister''s life?

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After a series of misunderstandings, Haruhime and Bell have become fast friends with a new familia that came from a faraway land to attend the Holy Night Festival. Once it's over, however, Hestia has her hands full dealing with a new god who ends up spilling national secrets...?

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Follow Kazuma and his party as they help a team of aspiring dancers, face a former general of the Demon King, and much more, in this novelization of the Konosuba: Fantastic Days mobile game! Don't miss out on the exclusive story content!

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Just as things finally seemed to be settling down, the malicious god Mephisto launched an attack on the Academy, turning Ard's companions into his puppets. The climactic final battle kicks off with the Demon Lord facing down his hated enemy! Does he stand a chance all on his own?

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The loss of Arisa's memories has still has her girlfriend Mari worried, but Arisa herself is cheerfully enjoying their lovey-dovey days together. That said, there are certain things couples do togetherthings Arisa no longer has any experience with. Can she step up to the plate and give Mari what she wants?!

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Childhood friends Yuuki and Natsuha are going out for real! That means awkward attempted kisses, mixed reactions from family, and even bouts of jealousy...Dating sure is tough! Now their first holiday season as a coupleand last before they graduateapproaches. Will they be able to make romantic memories during the most wonderful time of the year?

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A shadow strikes, and Pieta plunges into the darkness of despair! Will she manage to recover her memories? Or is her life as good as lost, and her newest and closest friends forfeit!?

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The PvP event begins with guilds falling one by one...and then turns into an all-out assault on Maple Tree! It’s a trial by fire for new and inexperienced guild members Mai and Yui, as Maple and her partner Sally take the field by storm, launching an offensive of their own! Will they be able to overcome the odds and seize victory?

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As Elaina continues on her solo journey, there are some quirky individuals anticipating her arrival. This part of her journey includes an elf hunting group and roaming dark elves, trying to bring back someone's daughter's smile and journeying for riches, undercover agent Charcoal witch and her sister, siblings searching for a new home, a shock advertising-loving, good-for-nothing novice, and a nice young man from a certain village.??

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