The Apothecary Diaries – 28 – Mirror Images

These kingly gifts suggest they intend to do a great deal of business with the emperor. Back then she was both tall and curvy, a commanding lead dancer in the performance for the envoy. Hes tall and beautiful, and surely graceful enough to pull of a dance with some practice.

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Dustin Yoder

Blue Box – 17 – Standing Still Hurts the Most

So when Chinatsu says shell attend too, Taiki knows what that means. Hes so focused on getting better he highlights only the flaws. Everyone around him says hes rapidly improving, but he doesnt feel it. Instead, he feels like a coward for rejecting Hina but hesitating to pursue Chinatsu. Haryu tells Chinatsu about Taiki in the desert, only seeing where its falling short. I get Taiki wanting to retreat into badmintonhe wants to reach nationals and beat Yusa, both admirable goals....

January 29, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Stephanie Duke

My Happy Marriage – 17 – The Bodyguard

Until further notice shell be accompanying Kiyoka to work. She is a shining role model for Miyo to admire and follow. Miyo is relieved, and the couple hold hands as they admire the lovely moon. What of Usuis claim hes Miyos father? The one person who was something like a friend to Usui was SumiMiyos mom. Dreams like this may prove to be key to understanding Usui and what he might do next....

January 29, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Adam White

Hyakkano – 15 – Maid Man

Hahari has the strongest maternal instinct of Rentarous girlfriends, which tracks: shesactuallya mother to Hakari. The two soon learn that taking care ofonechild is a formidable job, let alone six! At first Hakari felt embarrassed that her prim, proper mother was acting so shamelessly. They really are rainbow. Mei does, asks Rentarou out, and becomes the eighth member of the polycule. As for when shell flash those rainbow eyes again … who can say?...

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Matthew Patton

Zenshuu. – 04 – Not Quite Ready for the End

Natsuko follows her, but Luke follows Natsuko, so she has no choice but to share her suspicions. Why is Memmeln doing this? This revelation causes Luke to weep…but out of sympathy to Memmeln and what shes been through.

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Jose Rice

Solo Leveling – 16 – Reassessment

To That end, he gets himself reassessed and seemingly breaks the machine. But chief determines theres no malfunction: the machine simply isntcapableof measuring Jinwoos magic power. That essentially makes him the tenth S-rank in Japan. This creates a huge to-doexactly what Jinwoo was hoping to avoid, but word travels fast. Nevertheless, both S-rankers are no doubt excited at the prospect of a new member of their rank. But Jinwoo politely declines, telling Go he belongs in the dungeon and would rather keep fighting there....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Calvin Wade

Honey Lemon Soda – 03 – Magic Seat

Taking Kais advice, Uka starts taking steps forward. Shes already got this friend thing down! And when her other classmates say Hiya, she gives a wobbly Hiya back. She considers all these events to be little miracles, and her new seat to be magic. Reactions dont descend into malicious teasing, but everyone is charmed by Ukas oddness. The group ends up lost and it starts to rain, leading to a cliffhanger....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Isaac Jones

My Happy Marriage – 16 – All In the Family

Kiyokas dad helps out in the ensuing battle (the old mans got some moves!) That said, he agrees with her that shes the only one who can save the young man. So she goes back into his mind, with Arata beside her on the outside for support. Fuyu watches her daughter-in-law-to-be, and is clearly impressed. When Kiyoka returns, the triumphant Miyo flies into his arms with joy and relief. Kiyoka then tells Arata everything hes learned about Gifted Communion, even if it isnt much....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Travis Mathews

The Apothecary Diaries – 27 – Following the Fungus

Jinshi and Gaoshun take Maomao aside for a chat. Meanwhile, one Concubine Jin has passed away…of apparent food poisoning. She saw similar marks on one of Jins ladies-in-waiting. Maomao eventually finds the mushroom she was looking for, known in the west aspoison fire coral.

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 44 words · Theresa Bruce

Blue Box – 16 – From a Perfect Height

Since their accidental romantic seaside sleepover, Chinatsu and Taiki have been thick as thieves. Look at them, sharing the bathroom without the slightest hint of awkwardness! The cultural festival is approaching, and Hina will play Snow White. Kyou finally decides to make it known to Hina that he knows shes told Taiki how she feels. These two have never been closer or more comfortable around each other…andaint nothin bad gonna happen!...

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Justin Coleman

Can You Keep a Secret? – 03 – There’s No Donuts in Baseball!

And the more he learns about the woman he loves, the more hewantsto learn. Yui is the same way, and also cant help but surprise-kiss her boyfriend when he looks cute. But that doesnt mean things arent automatically not awkward when the two are in a meeting together. I also imagine theres at least alittlefun mixed in with the tension.

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Denise Alexander

Solo Leveling – 15 – Ever Upward

Jinho later promises his dad he can recruit Jinwoo to their sixth guild. Upon entering the doors close behind him and he is given a quest: capture 10,000 demon souls. He then proceeds to do just that. Speaking of looming, one person looms over this entire episode. The man doing the questioning is Hwang Dongsoo, and the wild man is Sung Il-HwanJinwoo and Jin-ahs father. Lest we forget, hes doing this for his mom....

January 22, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Tyler Shields

Zenshuu. – 03 – Friends with Destiny

Take Luke meeting the heroine of the movie, the Mayors daughter Destiny Heartwarming. She says hell build an orphanage in the town, but she can just do thatherself. Destiny is clearly inspired. Next thing we know, there aretwoidentical High Priests walking through the city. QJ identifies a Void nearby, but cant tell which Priest is the real one. In this case, he gave him vodka to drink so hes too drunk to fight properly....

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Andrew Perez