A beautifully illustrated collection of heartwarming, Cinderella-inspired tales set in a uniquely Japanese world. Each of the five stories follows a heroine born into hardship—neglect, betrayal, or confinement—who finds happiness and love through an unexpected marriage. Featuring everything from gentle dragon gods to mysterious ayakashi, this anthology proves that even the most fragile souls can bloom when touched by kindness. --- A ZERO-SUM anthology of Japanese-style Cinderella stories, primarily adaptations of short stories published in Syosetu. Cover Illustrator: Shiroya Yuu +++**Volume 1 Contents:** 1. "Ochikobore Hanayome wa Hinata no Ai de Hanahiraku" (落ちこぼれ華嫁は日向の愛で花開く; "The Faltering Flower Bride Blooms Thanks to the Sunspot's Love"). Art by Haori, Story by Michikusa Yamori. 2. "Ryuujin Hitou Monogatari: Oishii Gohan to Neko to Onsen ga Areba" (龍神秘湯物語～美味しいごはんと猫と温泉があれば～; "The Story of the Secret Dragon Springs: As Long as There's Delicious Food, Cats, and Hot Springs"). Art by Inaru, Story by Arisawa Mahiro. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2279hj/) 3. "Keiyaku Fuufu ni Ai Aru Kekkon Seikatsu wo" (契約夫婦に愛ある結婚生活を; "A Married Life Full of Love for the Contract Couple"). Art by Mochida Moo, Story by Shikimi Aki. 4. "Watakushi no Shiawase wa, Ima Koko ni" (わたくしの幸せは、今ここに; "My Happiness… Is Here and Now"). Art by Hanashino Yuno, Story by Mayumi Rino. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7596dx/) 5. "Ayakashi Yashiki ni Ochita Hana" (あやかし屋敷に堕ちた花; "The Flower Which Fell in the Ayakashi Manor"). Art by Kawano Akiko, Story by Machibari. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n6404hj/) +++ +++**Volume 2 Contents:** 1. "Shirohebi-sama no Hanayome wa, Ubawareteita Namae wo Torimodoshi Shiawase na Michi wo Ayumu: Ezukesarete Uritobasareru to Omotteitara, Matteita no wa Torokeru you na Dekiai deshita" (白蛇さまの花嫁は、奪われていた名前を取り戻し幸せな道を歩む～餌付けされて売り飛ばされると思っていたら、待っていたのは蕩けるような溺愛でした～; "The White Snake's Bride Regains Her Stolen Name and Walks the Path of Happiness: I Thought I'd Be Fed and Sold, but What Awaited Me Was Warm, Tender Love"). Art by Yumoto Miko, Story by Itsukawa Midori. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n4142hr/) 2. "Tamamushiiro no Renjou" (玉虫色の恋情; "Feelings of Love Are the Colour of the Ruby Insect"). Art by Inanami Gohachi, Story by Shikimi Aki. 3. "Wakimaeru no wo Yameta Ane Hime wa, Ikoku no Tei ni Aisareru" (弁えるのをやめた姉姫は、異国の帝に愛される; "The Grand Princess Who Abandoned Restraint Is Loved by the Emperor of a Foreign Nation"). Art by Chairoi Risu, Story by Suzuki Himari. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7435gv/) 4. "Aru Kazoku Reijou no Haranbanjou na Jinsei" (或る華族令嬢の波乱万丈な人生; "The Turbulent Life of a Noble Lady"). Art by Umibara Yuta, Story by Torigara Sasami. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n4412go/) 5. "Hana wa Kaitou ni Metorareru" (花は怪盗に娶られる; "The Flower Is Given in Marriage to the Noble Thief"). Art by Hadzuki, Story by Machibari. +++ +++**Volume 3 Contents:** 1. "Hatsukoi to Yakusoku" (初恋と約束; "First Love and the Promise"). Art by 白良木羅々, Story by Touma Rico. 2. "Kokoro Koishi, Omohide no Kimi" (心恋し、おもひでの君; "The Heart's Longing, You Who Live in My Memories"). Art by sawaco, Story by Izumi (和泉). [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n6908jn/) 3. "Tori to Shoujo" (鳥と少女; "The Bird and the Girl"). Art by Akinashi Yuka, Story by Amamiya Kogasa. [Original Web Novel (R18)](https://novel18.syosetu.com/n1315cb/) 4. "Kimi no Egao ga Mitai kara" (君の笑顔が見たいから; "Because I Want to See Your Smile"). Art by Uki Tarou, Story by Makiburo. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5461gy/) 5. "Sakenu Ouka no Hanayome wa Bukiyou na Hibari ni Aisareru" (咲けぬ桜花の華嫁は不器用な雲雀に愛される; "The Flower Bride Who Cannot Bloom Is Loved by the Clumsy Skylark"). Art by Haori, Story by Michikusa Yamori. +++ +++**Volume 4 Contents:** 1. "The Crippled Bird Is the Beloved Companion of the Cold Soldier" (無能の小鳥は冷徹軍人の愛しいつがい). Art by Kuremitsu Yuzu, Story by Asagi Chiyoharu. 2. "My Gentle Fiancé Towards Me" (わたしに甘い婚約者様). By Nonose Rin. 3. "The Ugly Bride Is the Dragon God's Wife" (みにくい花嫁は竜神のつがい). Art by Aizawa Satsuki, Story by Machibari. 4. "The Forgotten Bride's Tale: My First Love Was My Husband's Brother" (愛されなかった花嫁のとある婚姻譚〜初恋の君は、結婚相手の弟でした〜). Art by 知鳥チセ, Story by Ishikuro. 5. "Marriage of the Prophetic Diviner: The Banished Priestess Is Desired by the Demon Fox" (先読み神子の嫁入り〜嫌われ巫女は妖狐に望まれる〜). Art by Aoi Yoru, Story by Sekiya Rei. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0936im/) +++ +++**Volume 5 Contents:** 1. "Love and Flowers, Alone" (ひとりぼっちの恋と華). By 千仮. 2. "The Isolated Girl With Supernatural Powers and a Melted Heart" (孤独な異能娘と溶かされる心). By 鷹田 さね. 3. "The Failed Shrine Maiden Wishes to Marry an Exorcist" (落ちこぼれの巫女は祓い屋に嫁ぎたい). Art by 野々垣里の, Story by Ayase Airi. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n9402jj/) 4. "When I Threw Myself in, the River God Loved Me" (身投げしたら川の神様から愛されました). Art by 菰田みみ, Story by Torigara Sasami. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3984ih/) 5. 宝石の歌声を知る男装令嬢は、あやかし旦那さまに溺愛される。～烏の執着心は幸せと安らぎに満ちていました～ . Art by Odayaka, Story by Ishikawa Midori. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5888ix/) +++ +++**Volume 6 Contents:** 1. 冷徹な公爵は愛する龍の乙女を逃がさない. Art by Nanaso, Story by Asagi Chiyoharu. 2. 鬼姫の嫁入り. Art by 花帰, Story by Fuyutsuki Kouki. 3. 身代わり花嫁の幸福な婚姻　～生贄に捧げられるはずの乙女の溺愛結婚～. Art by 小池菓しおり, Story by Takaoka Mirai. [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8228ig/) 4. すずらんの初恋. By 宇小芽里晴矢. 5. 明治戸籍なし娘は帯刀青年を恋ふ. Art by Inaru, Story by Izumi (和泉). +++