Chapter 21 in Naver\'s 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).
English title from Google Translate.
Dohyeon is a top-ranking gamer in Connect, an immersive VR game that is overrun by corrupt guilds. After being murdered for discovering a mythical item, he wakes up as Lord Raul Ashton, an NPC in a closed beta version of Connect. Now the sole player in this realm, he decides to use his knowledge from his past life to prevent the downfall of House Ashton and unlock unprecedented powers. For Dohyeon, Connect is no longer just a game—it’s now his reality. Join him as he embarks on a thrilling quest to reshape his fate!
Atalanta, the head of an underground organization, is infamous for committing violent acts against nobles. One day, she receives a commission from the Emperor to assassinate the tyrant Grand Duke Lionel Bianca. Atalanta dreams of a future where her and the members of her organization can live a normal life, so she accepts the commission and infiltrates the Grand Duchy to assassinate him… But, why can’t he be killed? Will Atalanta be able to safely escape from the Grand Duke, who is suddenly whispering confessions of love?
As part of her punishment game, the transfer student, Shindou Eruko, must talk to the coolest delinquent in the school, which turns out to be Hoshi Natsuki, the blonde delinquent in the class next door. However, she soon found out that Hoshi-kun might not be as scary as he looks... This manga is Konogi Yoshiru\'s fantasy take on [Shingeki no Eroko-san](https://mangadex.org/title/bdfc7777-f1ee-4131-82cb-2fb5861d32e1/shingeki-no-eroko-san-hen-na-oneesan-wa-danshikousei-to-nakayoku-naritai), depicting a setting with Eruko being in the same age as Hoshi-kun. It was later adapted in the main title as Eruko\'s dream sequence.
Haejin, a young boy with an unyielding spirit, even in the face of relentless school bullies due to his frailty. His determination to grow stronger knows no bounds, but his body refuses to comply. Yet, Haejin’s tenacity prevails. One fateful day, he crosses paths with a homeless General, and a random act of kindness unveils hidden potential within Haejin. The enigmatic General utters the cryptic phrase, “Martial Arts does exist!” Join us on a journey as Haejin, a prodigious talent in the realm of Martial Arts, sets out to conquer the modern Martial Arts world. His story is a testament to unwavering dedication and the mysterious power that lies within.
Chae Yu-ra is an ordinary girl who likes to watch online game broadcasts. She becomes the sole sponsor of an unknown streamer, Choi Ji-hyuk, who plays a virtual reality game called Constellation. But one day, she wakes up inside the game and discovers that she is Choi Ji-hyuk\'s constellation, which means she can grant him wishes and powers. Choi Ji-hyuk, on the other hand, is an elite hunter who is determined to take revenge on the constellation that abandoned him in the past. He is unaware that his constellation is actually Chae Yu-ra, the girl he despises for her lack of skill at the game. How will they relate to each other in this dangerous world full of mysteries?
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In a desolate dystopia, Idols weave a story of love and bonding. In a world devastated by the sudden arrival of a meteorite, countries use Idols as a means of war, plundering resources and territories based on the quality of their performances. In this context, in one of the nations, the \"Land of Sand\", Idol \"Rain\" reigns supreme, being feared by other Idols as a \"Disaster\". Although she is the strongest, she lacks emotions, until she meets \"Hana\", a girl who longs to be the real \"Idol\" who used to bring smiles to people. Together, they embark on a new destiny.
\"If I knew about this gap of yours, I\'d fall in love!\" The side your partner only shows you is irresistible! There\'s plenty of addictive gap moe in these stories! A collection of one shots featuring \"gap boys.\" Cover Illustration: Machi Suehiro List of stories: 1. The Chief Iwatsuji Only I Know / Ore dake Shitteru Iwatsuji Kachou (俺だけ知ってる岩辻課長) by Long Utsumi 2. Cute Liar / Kawaii Usotsuki (かわいいうそつき) by Machi Suehiro 3. NON STOP Zaizen-kun (NON STOP財前くん) by Kusege 4. The Right Way to Shorten Our Distance / Tadashii Kyori no Chizume Kata (正しい距離の縮め方) by JANMN 5. Akaoni-kun\'s Rice Ball / Akaoni-kun no Onigiri (赤鬼くんのおにぎり) by Hakata 6. It\'s Your Fault for Being So Suggestive / Omowaseburi na Kimi ga Warui (思わせぶりな君がわるい) by Tsumugu Tamaki 7. About a Guy Called \"Matsubara\" / \"Matsubara\" to Iu Otoko (「松原」という男) by Ritsuki Hashioka 8. Tell Me About Your Fingers / Yubisaki de Oshiete (指先でおしえて) by Mato Yamamoto 9. My Roommate\'s an Android? / Roommate wa Android? (ルームメイトはアンドロイド？) by Suguri Yamaguchi 10. Do You Understand What You\'re Doing, Senpai? / Senpai, Wakatte Yatten no? (先輩、わかってやってんの？) by Shouko Rakuta
