Yuri’s first kiss comes as a surprise. Young Himuro, who was just a friend until a minute ago, turns to her under the blooming cherry blossoms, and she finds herself slowly approaching him too. A rain of shoujo petals frames the moment their lips unite. Later, at dinnertime, her sisters tell her that they already… Read More First Impression: Red River
Chloe was raised from a young age as a secret agent for the kingdom of Hagl. Having been betrayed by her superior, she now renounces that life, fakes her death, and adopts a new identity in another country: Victoria Sellars. Soon she meets and starts taking care of an abandoned little girl named Nonna. She… Read More First Impression: Victoria of Many Faces
Hayato Kirishima and his best friend Haruki Nikaidou lost contact after her family moved to Tokyo. However, before they said their final goodbyes, they promised to stay friends even as they lived far apart. Now, after many years, family circumstances have brought Hayato to Tokyo as well. Hayato constantly thinks about the possibility of meeting… Read More First Impression: Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her
Arnold is seventh prince of the Adrasia Empire—but he moonlights as the elite SS-rank adventurer Silver. There is currently a bloody power struggle for the throne raging among the empire’s numerous princes. While playing the part of useless lout in public, Arnold is secretly backing Leonard, his younger twin brother. In his guise as Silver… Read More First Impression: The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne
A voice tells us, “I want to go on living even after my death!” and we see an empty faculty building that seems taken directly from my own memories. The forgotten water bottle under the desk. A glimpse of cafeteria seats under the sun. An open door leading to another open door inside. And ultimately,… Read More First Impression: Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky
The kind and industrious Elsa comes from an impoverished noble family. She receives an offer of marriage from Julius, the eldest son of a duke. For the benefit of her family, she accepts the offer, but doesn’t meet Julius until their wedding day. The wedding and reception afterward mostly seem to go well enough, but… Read More First Impression: The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me, But Showers Me with Adoration
In this world, demons (ayakashi) coexist with humans. They sometimes take human brides, and are known for loving and cherishing those brides deeply. With that preamble out of the way… Yuzu’s boyfriend dumps her in favor of her younger sister Karin (despite the fact that Karin has already been chosen as a demon’s bride!). Their… Read More First Impression: The Ogre’s Bride
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