The Low-Level Knight, Unrivaled by Forbidden Flames
底辺騎士、禁忌の炎で無双する
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
839
6
128
January 13, 2026
The Divine Law Knights offer up what is precious to God and challenge monsters with the power of “oaths.” A young boy named Luca lost everything when his hometown was burned down, and longed to join the Knights. During the oath ceremony, a monster suddenly appeared and attacked Luca, and he was driven to the brink of death without being able to offer anything. At that moment, a sealed, forbidden flame was born within the boy. Will this vow and flame bring hope to the Knights, or will it become a new disaster? A full-scale dark battle fantasy begins as the forbidden flame burns!
Short Series Moonstruck collection ------------ How far would you be willing to go for love? The unavoidable temptation to destroy one’s deepening love is an age-old dilemma for many. This provocative collection of love stories will show you how dangerous passion can sometimes be.
A clue from Forgetter’s mysterious past?!Thea—code name Dreamspeaker—is dead set on proving why she’s the team leader, but even with her powers, she can’t get through to everyone. So when a squad mission with Monika, Erna, and Annette ends in success and a miraculous run-in with a down-on-her-luck woman claiming to be Annette’s mother, Thea’s hopes are buoyed. Maybe some extracurricular adventures to help Forgetter recall her past will pay dividends for the team! Or maybe four young spies are in way over their heads…
Action, Adventure, Drama, Shounen, Slice of Life, Thriller, Tragedy, Webtoons
90
0
40
October 19, 2025
Fukutome Kai (21), who lives in Tokyo’s Shin-Ōkubo district with his mother, Yukie (53), is walking his childhood friend Rika (21) home after celebrating his mother’s birthday when they are suddenly attacked by a strange man. Kai and Rika barely manage to escape, but… Days later, Kai’s close friend, Korean resident Park Yujun (21), is killed by that same man. Not only Yujun, but Kai’s mother Yukie and Rika are also dragged into the incident—Rika ends up in a coma, and Yukie loses her life. This tragedy leads to shocking revelations: Yujun had been a spy for country N, Kai has a long-lost twin brother—Im Jin, a member of the super-popular K-pop boy group Littlegang—and his estranged father, Im Dohyun (53), is living in Korea. Overnight, Kai’s fate begins to shift dramatically. To avenge his mother and best friend, and to uncover the truth of his own roots, he sets out alone for Seoul. But what awaits Kai there…!?
새 이름을 지어줄래 / Me donneras-tu un nouveau nom ? / ¿Me darás un nuevo nombre? / Wirst du mir einen neuen Namen geben? / Mi darai un nuovo nome? / 你会给我取一个新名字吗？ / 新しい名前をつけてくれる？ / 새 이름을 지어줄래 / Você vai me dar um novo nome? / Ты дашь мне новое имя? / هل ستعطيني اسمًا جديدًا؟ / क्या तुम मुझे एक नया नाम दोगे?
When the woman opened her eyes, she was being violated by a strange man. Unable to even remember her own name, she is endlessly violated day and night amidst confusion. She later learns that if she does not regularly have relations with the man, she will die. The woman is called Freya and ends up living with the man in this place where only the two of them exist…
불순물 연애 Unrefined Love / Amor sin refinar Cinta ngga murni! Immoral Love (Uja) Impure Love (Uja) Impure Love! Impurity Love Tainted Love (Uja) รักลมคมนัย รักลมคมใน 不純戀愛論 不纯恋爱 불순물 연애
Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Webtoons
805
74
199
September 29, 2026
Yeoreum, a college student carrying the pain of her first love. One day, her first love Suyeong suddenly confesses to her. Suyeong even breaks off an engagement and passionately pursues Yeoreum, leaving her shaken. After much thought, Yeoreum decides to date Suyeong for just one year—a domineering romance meant to hurt her in return! But hidden within Suyeong’s confession lies a secret...
女王の烙印～滅びの国の夜伽巫女～ ; The Queen’s Mark Priestess of the Fallen Nation ; Joou no Rakuin - Horobi no Kuni no Yotogi Miko ; The Queen’s Brand: The Night-Consort Priestess of the Doomed Nation ; QUEENS BRAND
Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Survival
342
1
65
September 15, 2026
On Scarlet Crest Island, a cursed immortal princess sleeps in legend. Shrine maiden Mikoto steps into a forbidden forest—and simultaneously, a massive earthquake awakens the ancient curse. As monstrous creatures emerge, Mikoto partners with the lecherous Self-Defense Force officer Tatsumi, plunging into a fierce and erotic-horror battle against the resurrected immortal queen.
Guild Management of the Exiled [Counselor]; Management of the guild of the exiled [adviser]; 追放された【助言士】のギルド経営; 追放された【助言士】のギルド経営: 不遇素質持ちに助言したら、化物だらけの最強ギルドになってました; Tsuiho Sareta <Jogen Shi> No Guild Keiei Fugu Soshitsu Mochi Ni Jogen Shitara, Bakemono Darake No Saikyo Guild Ni Nattemashita; Изгнанный советник создает гильдию монстров! ; Tsuihousareta Jougenshi no Guild Keiei Guild ; Tsuihousareta "Jougenshi" no Guild Keiei - Fuguu Soshitsu-mochi ni Jogen shitara, Bakemono darake no Saikyou Guild ni Nattemashita
Adaptation, Fantasy, Magic
394
7
148
June 1, 2026
Lloyd is an "advisor" who has supported the most powerful adventurers' guild from the shadows. He is able to see through people's hidden qualities and has helped many talents blossom with his accurate "advice. Unfortunately, however, he is treated as useless and banished. His fate changes when he meets Elise, a D-class magician. At first glance, she appears to have no talent, but she is a master of the elementary magic "water ball"! Before long, Lloyd founds a new guild. The idea is to gather people with unfavorable qualities and discover their talents. With the power of advice, even the most humble of players can become the strongest! The fantasy of a bottom-feeding guild's great turnaround is about to begin!
I Became the Empress Doomed to Die at the Hands of the Tyrant
폭군에게 처형당하는 황후가 되었습니다 ; I Became the Empress Who Was Executed by the Tyrant ; She Became The Empress Who Was Executed by The Tyrant
Drama, Fantasy, Manhwa, Romance, Shoujo
435
46
286
April 21, 2026
A tyrant who kills his empress to wed another man. And that tyrant is my husband. 'I' have become 'Mabel', the ill-fated empress in a tragic Boys’ Love novel, destined for a miserable death. According to the original story, the tyrant, 'Raven', will soon meet his male lover, 'Yunus', and execute Mabel. Before that happens, I must divorce my tyrant husband, no matter what it takes! But then— "I'm sorry... I hope this eases your heart." Why is he suddenly on the regretful male lead route?
Why Is the Prince Wooing Me When I’m Helping Him Find a Bride?
『縁結び令嬢』がモテ王子の婚活を手伝ったら、なぜか口説かれているのですが!?
Comedy, Romance
66
0
53
September 24, 2025
Noël, a noblewoman with a unique ability to hear the inner thoughts of virgins (aka “pure-hearted” individuals), unintentionally becomes known in high society as the “Matchmaking Noblewoman.” Her unusual skill leads the queen to enlist her help in securing a bride for the charming but woman-averse Prince Luka. While facilitating his romantic prospects, Noël hears Luka’s thoughts and discovers his true feelings—leading to unexpected sparks between them. As she helps him navigate social expectations, her own feelings grow deeper… but must remain hidden.
“…What kind of partner are you trying to make?” “I’m going to make a sex partner!” Sweet Pea, who placed a “sex partner wanted” ad in the newspaper, declares this to her close childhood friend, Edward. At her words, Edward’s lips curl with a dangerous twitch. The thought of another man touching her is unbearable, so he decides he’d rather become her partner himself. And so, wearing a specially made mask, he visits Sweet Pea under the name “De Niro”…
Bǎi Qī Pǔ: Shèng Nǚ Dōu Jiào Wǒ Fūjūn | Hundred Wives: All Saintesses Call Me Husband | 百妻谱：圣女都叫我夫君
Action, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Manhua
483
8
193
June 8, 2026
Gu Beichen accidentally crossed the world of Xiuzhen, but became a cowherd baby. When he was at a loss, he actually got the artifact that the ancient god Pangu waist had conjured: the Hundred Wives Spectrum! As long as a woman calls her husband, she can have their spiritual power and spiritual roots?! “Holy Maiden, call Daddy…… Ahh Listen to ……”
The Pact of a Mate: Adored by an Obsessive Demon King
Tsugai no Okite - Moushuu Maou ni Chouaisarete / 番（つがい）の掟〜妄執魔王に寵愛されて〜 / 성녀는 마왕에게 집착 받고 있습니다!
Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo
53
1
77
November 8, 2025
Filia was a young commoner living alone in the countryside, as her rare appearance kept others away from her. One day, she is found by the royal family, and the king declares, "You are the legendary saint reborn!" From that day forward, she dedicated herself to the kingdom, being in the service of the royal family. However, after just one year, the castle is suddenly attacked by Artel, a demon who is known as the Demon King of Ruin. As a bargain to save the kingdom, Filia is handed over as an offering to Artel. Initially, Artel was a terrifying being, but it seems that he has a surprisingly kind side... However, amidst this warming moment, Artel says, "If you're that desperate to get away from me... I'll have to teach you a lesson." "You are mine, and mine alone, little saint."
Kiniro no Corda Starlight Orchestra -COMIC-; 金色のコルダ スターライトオーケストラ -COMIC-; La Corda d’Oro - Starlight Orchestra -COMIC- ; LA CORDA D’ORO – STARLIGHT ORCHESTRA
Comedy, Drama, Josei, Music, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life
48
0
18
August 12, 2026
This is the official comic book adaptation of the latest in the popular "Kinkiro no Korda" series!
Yui Asahina is a violinist who failed the music course at Hoshinade Gakuin and entered a regular course.
After a reunion with conductor Ichinose Ginga, she sets her sights on winning the "International Student Orchestra Competition," in which orchestras from all over the world compete...?
From Yokohama Hoshinade Gakuin to all over Japan and the world.
This is a story of high school students who regain their grand dreams.
At 36, divorced Heo Jaeyoung meets Sung Yunwoo through a blind date and promises a future together. She decides to end her relationship with her longtime sex partner, Sung Haneul. But the person Yunwoo introduces as his son turns out to be none other than Haneul. After a whirlwind wedding with no ceremony, the three end up living under one roof. Jaeyoung, who had always enjoyed rougher sex, finds her intimate life with the cautious Yunwoo somewhat unsatisfying. Sensing her frustration, Haneul comes up with a shocking proposal… “Dad, you still don’t know how Jaeyoung likes to be touched, do you?”
Born under the fate of a tyrant, Lee Woon. Born with a fierce destiny that everyone avoids, Min Haemyeong. A fateful encounter tied by their horoscopes and a love that feels like destiny-this is a fictional historical romance.
•The Great Sage of 100 Magic Stones / •Hyaku no Maseki no Daikenja / •100の魔石の大賢者 / 100 no Maseki no Daikenja
Action, Fantasy, Magic, Shounen, Webtoons
758
19
141
August 8, 2026
Tori, a boy who can only use everyday magic, works as a servant at the adventurer's guild to support his sick brother. He can only defeat slimes, and the magic stones he obtains are few and far between. While earning a living, he endures the unfair treatment he receives from the guild members. One day, he encounters a "talking book" in a cave. "Wouldn't you like to obtain a 'real magic stone'?" Those words will change Tori's fate forever. The story of the everyday magician's "unrivaled magic stone" begins here!
"Did I ever give you any room, Yeonhee?" Jeong-hoon clicked his tongue as if in pity. She had believed that her relationship with Team Leader Min Jeong-hoon, whom she had secretly loved, was love. Knowing that revealing her true feelings would mark the end, she buried them deep inside. Yet even in that desperate love, cracks inevitably appeared. "I’m sorry, Team Leader. But this already ended a long time ago." Now, she was ready to abandon him completely.
ヴァンパイア公爵と甘美な契りを ; The Vampire Duke and the Sweet Pact
Drama, Fantasy, Josei, Romance
264
8
141
April 25, 2026
Born into a prestigious noble house, Eleanor, the daughter of a count, grew up shunned by her own family. When her younger sister stole away her fiancé, she closed her heart to the world. At a grand ball she met Duke Clive, who proposed a marriage of convenience. What began as a calculated arrangement slowly blossomed into something deeper, guiding Eleanor toward a new chapter in her life. But Clive carried a secret he could share with no one. In truth, he was a vampire.
The Courageous Puppy on a Mission to Rescue the Villainous Sister
악녀 언니를 구하러 온 용감한 강아지입니다 ; I’m the Brave Puppy Who Came to Save the Villainess Sister ; I'm the brave puppy that will save the villainess ; I'm a brave puppy who came to save my evil sister / I'm a brave puppy who came to rescue my evil sister ; I’m the brave puppy that will save the villainess ; A brave puppy has come to rescue the villainess sister ; I’m a Brave Little Puppy Who Came to Save My Villainess Sister ; Pawprints on Her Heart
Drama, Fantasy, Manhwa, Romance, Shoujo
3.2K
92
655
September 29, 2026
My name is Coco, a puppy with soft, snowy white fur. "If there's a next life, please be born as my daughter, okay?" I lived a joyful life by my owner’s side, until I crossed the rainbow bridge. '...Why does everyone hate my sister?' No! This courageous dog will protect my sister’s happiness! ...So I crossed the rainbow bridge again and was reborn as a 5 years old adopted daughter in my owner's family. But winning her heart isn’t easy. "Don't call me 'sister'. You're not my sister." That’s okay. Even if she doesn’t recognize me as Coco, I’ll be the one to reach out first. "I just wanted to know you better, Chloe." So, sister... can’t we be close again?
An unchanged daily life with her conspiracy-theorist father. Before Minerii, who could not escape those hellish days, a mysterious savior appeared. What awaited her at the end of the suspicious invitation to “Heaven 2.0”—which became, unintentionally, the answer to her joking wish for salvation from her father—was… A deadly struggle against Angels, unfolding in a world where time had stopped. Among those with twisted desires, drowned in “desire” upon “desire” upon “desire,” in order to have their wishes granted— What is the wish that Minerii will fulfill at the end of the battle…!?
The story of Li Yuan, a man who dreams of ascending to the heavens and resolutely sets foot on the path of cultivation. With unwavering devotion, he prays to the heavens to grant him divine ordination, vowing to break free from the shackles of the mortal world and pursue eternal life.
ドクターチルドレン～小児外科医～; Dokuta Chirudoren ~Shouni Gekai~; Doctor Children: Pediatric Surgeon
Medical, Seinen
62
0
13
May 28, 2026
Acting more childish than actual children, a delinquent looking pediatric surgeon is here! Appendicitis, phimosis, esophageal atresia, traffic accident... various diseases and injuries that happen to children. Sakurako Hoshino protects these young lives with outstanding operation!
I Wanted a Divorce, But My Husband Became Obsessed With Me
いらっしゃいませ さようなら旦那様～1年で離婚するはずが夫の独占欲が止まりません～ ; Hasn't The Contract Marriage Ended, Husband? ; Irasshaimase Sayounara Danna-samaIrasshaimase Sayounara Danna-sama ~1-Nen de Rikon Suru Hazu ga Otto no Dokusen Yoku ga Tomarimasen~ ; 계약 기간 끝났는데요, 남편님?
Drama, Romance, Shoujo
823
37
292
September 14, 2026
Diana was living a happy, peaceful life married to the old Marquis Casper. But when he suddenly dies in a carriage accident, Diana becomes a young widow. Heartbroken, she plans to give everything to his grandson, Albert, and his fiancee, and then end her own life. But then, Casper's shocking will is revealed. The only way to inherit his title and fortune is for Albert and Diana to be married for one year. To honor the trust of her late husband, Diana agrees to the contract marriage, vowing to support Albert until he's ready to take over. Meanwhile, Albert has only heard rumors that Diana is a "wicked woman" and thinks she's just a gold digger, so he treats her coldly. But as he sees how devoted Diana is—supporting him even when it hurts her—his heart starts to change, and he finds himself falling for her. With misunderstood feelings, old scars, and a government conspiracy over the inheritance all mixed up, the story takes some crazy turns. It's a dramatic romance that starts with a contract marriage and will totally pull at your heartstrings.
The Genesis Sorcerer Who Was Deliberately Banished Rules Over Another World
Neratte Tsuihousareta Sousei Mahoutsukai wa Isekai wo Oukasuru; Neratte Tsuihousareta Sousei Mahoutsukai wa Isekai o Oukasuru; 狙って追放された創聖魔法使いは異世界を謳歌する
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
382
13
179
May 23, 2026
During a dungeon conquest, Rick, a support mage, is abandoned by his hero party. On the brink of death, he finds himself in a mysterious space where a goddess bestows upon him the almighty “Genesis Magic.”
Although he narrowly escapes his peril and even rejoins the party once, Rick quickly grows weary of his companions who continue to mistreat him. So, he hatches a plan—to get himself deliberately expelled.
With his newfound freedom, Rick intends to fully enjoy life in another world. But instead of peace, his “second life” brings one upheaval after another— encounters with a troubled young girl, confrontations with old grudges, battles against corrupt merchants…
It seems trouble will follow him no matter where he goes!?
Daikirai na Unmei no Hito / 大嫌いな運命の人 / 진짜 싫은 운명의 사람
Drama, Music, Office Workers, Romance, Shoujo
151
0
16
September 13, 2025
Nanoha Kido, who works as a programmer at an IT company, has a natural enemy. His name is Mr. Haba, the cold-hearted boss! He's a disgusting boss who seems like a nice guy, but always pushes impossible tasks onto Nanoha. One night, after working overtime due to work given to her by Mr. Haba, Nanoha enters a live music venue that she visited during her student days. There, Nanoha saw the unexpected appearance of a band member she was once a fan of...!?
The Villainess from the PR Department and the Prince Who Won’t Let Her Go
広報部出身の悪役令嬢ですが、無表情な王子が「君を手放したくない」と言い出しました ; Kouhoubu Shusshin no Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Muhyoujou na Ouji ga "Kimi wo Tebanashitakunai" to Iidashimashita
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
168
0
65
October 26, 2025
The saint threatened to destroy my country if I didn't break off the engagement. Cordelia is in agony because she doesn't want to break off the engagement, and she won't let the saint take him away from her! Then she discovers that Cordelia also has access to holy magic. If that is the case, I will become a saint and free his Highness! In preparation for the vote to determine the Great Saint, I'm going to do my best to produce myself as the pride of the Public Relations Department in my former life. A romantic comedy about a villainous daughter with a big heart!
Mitsushima-san wa Suki ga Ienai / Mitsushimasan ha Suki ga Ienai / 三ツ島さんはスキが言えない
Comedy, Josei, Romance
35
0
10
September 6, 2025
There was a time when, overflowing with love, I let myself run wild without a thought for the other person's feelings or the people around us, and soon enough my love crashed and burned. Traumatized by this, I've now developed a bad habit of avoiding anyone I have eyes for, to keep my affection from showing. Then one day, my coworker invited me out to a bar, where I met Sawaguchi and fell in love with him at first sight - but thanks to my avoidant tendency, I ended up making him hate me... No matter how many times I reflect and repent, I just can't get this bad habit of mine to change. I want to be able to say "I love you" to the person I love! With my conviction made, I set out to see a counselor, but there I find none other than-?!
Kore wa, Shinobi no Koi nanode. / Kore ha Shinobi no Koinanode / これは、忍びの恋なので。 / 몰래 사랑하는 방법
Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
28
0
13
September 12, 2025
"It's not that I don't want to get married. I just want to be accepted for who I am. Is that so much to ask...?" Suzu is a thirtyish woman with a cute-and-fluffy exterior that belies a strength no man can hope to match. But when she tells off her insistent mother by saying she'll only marry a man stronger than she is, she's set up with... a ninja?!? Is that his job...? How does he earn a living...? But Akitsuki the Ninja just smiles away, oblivious to Suzu's confusion. There's no way she could take him, and yet this kindhearted man, who nonchalantly accepts the true self that put off every other suitor she's ever had, secretly makes Suzu's heart flutter...
사내연애의 미味학 / Las Delicias del Romance de un Hombre / Les Délices de la Romance d'un Homme / Die Feinheiten einer Männerromanze / Le Delizie del Romanzo di un Uomo / As Delícias do Romance de um Homem / 男のロマンスの醍醐味 / 남자의 로맨스의 미학 / Изыски Мужского Романа / 男人浪漫的美味 / أطايب رومانسية الرجل / De Delicatessen van een Mannenromance / Mannenromantikens delikatesser
[“I accidentally touched the CEO’s groin while drunk”] Getting drunk is troublesome, but the CEO is even more troublesome. One day after the company party, after drinking just a little too much, with the background, the personality, and the unrealistic CEO and his juniors, Eunwoo ends up in an awkward situation. It’s not the time to be frozen in shock. Eunwoo, having regained consciousness at home, decides to flee before the CEO, who woke up from sleep, notices the incident. The CEO was also clearly drunk enough not to notice, so if Eunwoo pretends not to know, she could get away with it… that was the hope. The CEO, whom she encounters in the elevator while drunk, says, “Why did you go ahead first? Wake me up.” On that day, he knew all the truth. “I know this isn’t an excuse, but I… I was too drunk that day… I’m sorry.” “Well… I don’t know if there’s anything I should apologize for, or if you should be apologizing to me…” “…I thought everything that happened that day was unfortunate.” “Really? Should I say it specifically? Are you apologizing because you feel bad, or because you feel bad for me, or are you just apologizing in general?” The CEO, interpreting the groin incident as responsibility, did not let Eunwoo resign. Not because of modern work ethics, but because, apparently, he meant to date her. Eunwoo, who had no idea, starts a romantic relationship. Life is not easy.
The Unimplemented Overlords Have Joined the Party!
Mijissou no Last Boss-tachi ga Nakama ni narimashita / 未実装のラスボス達が仲間になりました。
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Shounen
213
2
38
December 29, 2025
Young gamer Shuutarou is among the lucky few chosen to playtest Eternity, the latest VRMMORPG, and he wastes no time in activating his unique dungeon creation skill…at the exact moment when the game glitches out! Now he and his fellow playtesters are trapped, and their very lives are at stake. Shuutarou happens to end up in the one area that has yet to be patched into the game: the final-boss lair where the six Evil Overlords lurk. They promptly declare him their master—and with Eternity's strongest baddies on his team, Shuutarou is up for any adventures this new life will throw at him!
사내 계약 연애 ; Office Contract Relationship ; Office Contract Romance ; Contractual Relationship at Work
Manhwa, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoons
359
2
109
October 5, 2026
Seoyoon, who adores beauty, anything pretty or handsome. But what she loves even more... are 19+ comics where beautiful men and women tenderly desires one another! And the man who embodies this ultimate pursuit of beauty just so happens to be her direct boss... She had imagined what it might be like to date him, but never thought it would actually happen. And yet, here she is... in a "contract relationship at work"!
The king who took away both my mother and father. Even my very self was at risk of being taken, so Seohae made up her mind. "On the king’s filthy bed, I will bite my tongue and die." But at the very moment she was forced to go for the union, the barbarians stormed into the capital. They came like beasts, seeking to swallow this nation whole. They say the king has changed, the heavens have changed. Though I had never heard of the red-haired god, the one everyone calls a beast has become a god to me.
An unusual master-disciple adventure tale begins! Can a former strongest mage, with a 10-second combat limit, and his cross-dressing female apprentice (desperate to hide her gender) save the world? The former strongest mage's apprentice is actually the Demon Lord!? This is the story of a certain master and apprentice on their journey. The master, Valen, was once known as the "Strongest Mage," but after a tragic event, he lost his beloved master, his sight, and all of his magical power. Now, Valen can only use his former powers for 10 seconds at a time, and hes awkward around women. His apprentice, Ria, is a magical prodigy who forced her way into becoming Valen's apprentice, almost like a wife barging in. However, shes determined to hide the fact that she's a woman at all costs. When Ria reveals the shocking truth that Valens master is still alive, their strange journey begins. But for some reason, their adventures lead to the potential destruction of the human world!? This is a fantasy adventure of a once-invincible mage with a 10-second limit and a cross-dressing girl with a secret!
Drama, Manhwa, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Super power, Webtoons
192
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April 21, 2026
On an endlessly hot summer day, it all began with an irresistible pull toward each other. That strange someone who kept lingering in their thoughts, the one they couldn’t help but worry about. For Ha Ji-oh, that person was Yu-chan. For Yu-chan, that person was Ha Ji-oh. “The one.” That’s what they came to call each other—the one who quietly settled deep in their hearts. As they came to recognize each other’s pain, a new feeling bloomed—the desire to protect someone for the very first time. With that, the two finally faced the stories about themselves they had always avoided. Through the voices of the townspeople who had silently watched their struggles, they learned: that choosing one thing sometimes means losing another, that even so, we must still choose, that even if our choices bring us pain, we can face it not with hatred or cynicism, but with something else— and when we do, our world begins to change. With a fragile hope that perhaps they might reconcile with their own lives, Ji-oh and Yu-chan turn this summer—expected to be nothing but scorching and unbearable—into the most brilliant and overwhelming summer of their lives. Yu-chan, a boy unlike the others, lost his parents overnight in a mysterious fire. At the funeral, he suddenly began hearing people’s innermost thoughts. Since that day, he has been tormented by voices he never wished to hear, blocking them out with headphones and burying himself in study. But then he meets Ji-oh Ha, who has just transferred into his town. Strangely, when Ji-oh is near, silence comes. At first it’s only curiosity, a small hope of escaping the terrible noise. But as time passes, he realizes it isn’t just that. Ji-oh’s emotions are written plainly on her face—sometimes making him laugh, sometimes frustrating him when she worries about others instead of herself. The many emotions she stirs in him feel unfamiliar, yet precious. Ji-oh Ha, who transferred from Seoul to Beonyeong, has lived her whole life with her mother alone. She even began judo just to protect her. But when her mother falls ill, Ji-oh is forced to find the father she never knew existed. Pushed into Beonyeong against her will, every day feels unbearable: shops close by eight, strangers are cold to outsiders, and the local market lists only tractors and sprayers. Her father, the woman living with him, the villagers, the disorganized judo club, even Yu-chan—the boy she met at the train station—all feel uncomfortable and suffocating. And yet, Yu-chan keeps tugging at her heart. This boy who claims to read minds feels as though he’s silently pleading: “Save me.” A boy who hears the unwanted thoughts of others—Yu-chan. A girl who believes she should never have been born—Ji-oh. How a scorching summer becomes something refreshing. The most dazzling summer of our seventeenth year— begins now!
