This manga features violent stories of passion and swordsmanship, set in the Kan'ei era (1624-1643). It opens with a match between two damaged swordsmen. Irako is blind, and his opponent, Fujiki, is missing an arm. It has been decreed that their match will be fought with metal swords, instead of wooden, so one of these men will die. The story that led them to this final match, and gave them their handicaps, involves ambition, the selection of the heir for a dojo, and the passion of two women– one the dojo master's daughter and the other his lover. (From MangaHelpers)

Pairing: Tomioka Giyuu x Shinazugawa Sanemi

A collection of stories depicting close bonds between girls, especially heroine × villainess, both romantic and platonic, which were published on *Shousetsuka ni Narou*! +++**Volume 1 Contents:** **Cover:** Maro 1. (*Has GL ending.*) **The Heroine's Capture Target Is…** (ヒロインの攻略対象は……), Art by Kawano Akiko, Story by yui/south², [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8335ef/). The villainess' engagement is broken at an evening party. Called by the prince, what will the heroine do…?! 2. (***NO** GL ending.*) **Milady Looked Extremely Troubled When Her Engagement Was Broken, so I Stepped in to Help Her** (婚約破棄されたお嬢様が大変そうなので助けに入りました), Art by Ooba Soto, Story by Ringoame Tsuin, [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9459fo/). The lady she served had her engagement broken before her very eyes?! 3. (***NO** GL ending.*) **My Best Friend's Engagement Was Broken. I Need to Do My Best to Stop It! …But I Was the Reason Behind It…** (婚約破棄されました。私の親友が!必ず阻止します!……私が原因なのでorz), Art by Wani, Story by naturalsoft, [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3379dw/). I thought I could avoid the condemnation scene after becoming friends with the villainess, but…?! 4. (***NO** GL ending.*) **My Friendship Route With the Villainess** (悪役令嬢との友情ルート), Art by Hoshina, Story by Taikoban, [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9052ee/). The reincarnated heroine aims to save the villainess?! Using knowledge from the original work, she becomes acquainted with the villainess… 5. (***NO** GL ending.*) **The “Villain”ess's Engagement Braking, or an Account of the ⟨Dark Saint⟩ ~another story~** (“悪役"令嬢の婚約破棄、もしくは〈黒の聖女〉顛末記~another story~), Art by Shidou Murasaki, Story by Fujiyama, [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7544cy/). All of the villainess' actions are for the sake of the heroine… +++ +++**Volume 2 Contents:** **Cover:** Maro 1. (*Has GL ending.*) **The Villainess Receives a Pledge of Love From an Adorable, Beautiful Rival** (悪役令嬢は天使のようなライバル美少女に愛を誓われる). By Michiyuki Aoi. 2. (*Has GL ending.*) **Since I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess, I Wanted to Be Kind to the Heroine to Avoid Being Banished From the Country, but She Is So Slow, Clumsy, and Dumb That I Had to Play the Straight Man and Be Strict With Her, Which — Sure Enough — Resulted in My Fiancé, the Prince, Condemning Me at the Graduation Party** (悪役令嬢に転生したので、国外追放回避の為ヒロインに優しく接したいが、ヒロインが鈍臭くてボケボケなので厳しく接してツッコミまくっていたら、案の定卒業パーティーで婚約者である王子から断罪されている最中です). Art by Kashii Aoi, Story by Mon-chan. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n6610gi/). 3. (*Has GL ending.*) **Even If You Say, 'I Will Never Love You,' There Was No Need to Do So in the First Place** (「愛することはない」と言われましても、そもそもその必要はございません。). Art by Manatamayumu, Story by Iwashi Dukushi. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2695hy/). 4. (*Has GL ending.*) **A Commoner Like Me Got Tangled up With a Haughty Villainess, What Should I Do?** (平民の私が高慢な悪役令嬢に絡まれているのですが、どうすればいいですか？). Art by Hoshina, Story by Ringoame Tsuin. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2667gs/). 5. (**GL ending.*) **As I Am to Become a Monarch, I Will Decline This Marriage Proposal. My Lovely Little Sister Is Waiting for Me** (わたくしこそが王となりますゆえ、此度の縁談はお断りさせていただきますわ。かわいい妹が待っておりますの). Art by Fuyume Saya, Story by Nakamura Syuri. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1179hz/). +++ +++**Volume 3 Contents:** **Cover:** Maro 1. 王子に婚約破棄された令嬢が、王妃に返り咲くまで. Art by Nibi (にび), Story by Pomekawa Yui. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9315id/) 2. 光の魔法菓子と婚約破棄～少女の魔法菓子が令嬢を魅了する～. By Mugicha Poyoko. 3. 悪女の秘密のお仕事. By Natsuno Nae. 4. 性悪の私と婚約破棄して、聖女の義妹と結婚ですか？　殿下、それはおやめになった方がよろしいかと. Art by Kuro Komari, Story by Kitayuki Mai. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n6511ib/) 5. シンデレラが可愛すぎるので私が幸せにしてみせます！ By Kuriyama Kogane and Otsu Hiyori. +++

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In front of the large stone wall with engraved inscriptions, her memories return along with a strong feeling.

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