Manaka Iwami

A young girl from a tribe of slow-aging mystics adopts an orphan of war and raises him while trying to survive royal quests for power and longevity.

Tohru Honda thought her life was headed for misfortune when a family tragedy left her living in a tent. When her small home is discovered by the mysterious Soma clan, she suddenly finds herself living with Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure Soma. But she quickly learns their family has a bizarre secret of their own: when hugged by the opposite sex, they turn into the animals of the Zodiac!

Betrayed by his childhood friend and cast out of the Hero Party, Orhun Dura-once their loyal Enchanter-is branded by his former comrades as "a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none." Alone, he sets out to forge a new path as a solo adventurer. His journey sparks explosive battles, deadly rivals, and unexpected allies-and he'll rise to shatter every expectation. The ultimate solo comeback begins!

Aki, Ryo, and Yuta grew up on a tiny Japanese island with Fureru, a small yellow hedgehog with mysterious powers. Now in their 20s and chasing a fresh start in Tokyo, the trio tries to build new lives while keeping their unusual companion out of sight. But as Fureru's powers awaken, buried emotions and old tensions reemerge, pushing their friendship into unpredictable new territory.