Nine new romance novels for adult women from “Berry’s Bunko” and “Berry’s Bunko with” will be available at bookstores nationwide from Wednesday, September 10th! Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 9, 2025 To Members of the Media Nine new romance novels for adult women, “Berry’s Bunko” and “Berry’s Bunko with,” will be available at bookstores nationwide from Wednesday, September 10th! Novel submission sites “Wild Strawberry” and “Berry’s Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shuichi Kikuchi), which operates “Novema!” and “Novema!”, will release new issues of “Berry’s Bunko” and “Berry’s Bunko with” at bookstores nationwide from Wednesday, September 10, 2025. ■New book information
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strawberries” https://www.no-ichigo.jp/ ■ 『Berry’s Cafe』
https://www.berrys-cafe.jp/ ■ 『Novema! ” https://novema.jp/ Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/607/2003/607-2003-09ea54c224b3fa4ec38ff11231d31d6d-482×329.jpg “The Best Doctor’s Premarital Love [Berry’s Bunko Love Anthology]” Written by Momo Wakana, Aki Hongo, and Sha Hotori, illustrated by cielo List price: ¥814 (¥740 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1800-0 【Synopsis】A super sweet anthology themed around “doting love from an admired doctor”! Includes three stories: “A cold-hearted emergency doctor x a doting proposal,” “A strict woman-hating doctor x overprotective love,” and “A brain surgeon with a secret obsession x a secret baby.” ・He’s returned from medical work in a conflict zone. He couldn’t believe in love because of their misunderstandings, but… “I can only love you,” he says, his doting onslaught continues…! — “Prescription for the Heart: Love Leads to the Future,” by Wakana Momo ・When he collapses from overwork, he helps him out, and they end up eating meals together every day!? Their relationship started out as a meddlesome one, but he’s caught up in his clumsy love, saying, “You’re the only one who’s special to me…”! –“For Some Reason, I’m Being Devoted to a Woman-Hating Doctor!?” by Aki Hongo – After giving birth to and raising her son alone, she reunites with her boyfriend, who suddenly disappeared three years ago. He seems to have some kind of secret, but he expresses his love for her, saying, “I’ll never let you go again.” — “A Brain Surgeon with a Secret Swears to Renew His Love for the Mother He Always Loved” by Hotori Sa “A Scheming Diplomat Seduces His Contract Wife with His Premeditated Obsession” Written by Hasumi Chima, Illustrated by Hiyodo Ren Price: ¥814 (¥740 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1795-9 【Synopsis】 Chizuru is saved from trouble while traveling by a diplomat named Iori. Chizuru develops a slight crush on him. After returning to Japan, Iori comes to the store where Chizuru works! He saves her again from a bad customer and asks her to pretend to be his fiance… Chizuru is confused, but she can’t let go of her feelings for him, and they go ahead with a contract marriage. However, after they get married, Iori reveals his overwhelming love for her! “You belong to me only” – Chizuru is captured body and soul by his obsessive love hidden behind the mask of a gentleman…
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/607/2003/607-2003-5928f82aa02074f724a2f594b7bbe18b-484×331.jpg “A Self-Defense Force Officer Who Became a Father Wants to Show the Stubborn Twin Mom His Loyal Love” Written by Yuri Tomonaga,
Illustrated by Yasaka Morihara List price: ¥825 (¥750 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1796-6 【Synopsis】 Chiari begins dating Izumi, a Self-Defense Force officer she met at an air show. However, Chiari’s father’s company is struggling, and she is ordered into a political marriage with another man. Unable to defy her father, she unilaterally breaks up with Izumi, but then she finds out she’s pregnant… While raising twins alone, she reunites with Izumi! Chiari refuses, but Izumi refuses to give up and continues his doting advances… “I want to live with you guys” — Will Chiari’s heart be pierced once again by his straightforward love?! “A rational surgeon’s passion is ignited, and he is surrounded by love and unable to escape.” Written by Morino Rimo, Illustrations by rera Price: ¥825 (¥750 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1798-0 【Synopsis】 After being ridiculed by her
ex-boyfriend, Suzuna unintentionally lies and says, “I’m planning to get married.” Just when she’s at her wit’s end, heart surgeon Yuma, who happens to know her situation, agrees to be her partner in a “fake wedding”! After the ceremony is successfully completed, he proposes to marry her for real!? Yuma is an ultra-rational workaholic. They were meant to be a loveless couple, but… “I can’t let you go anymore” — Yuma’s possessiveness has awakened, and she finds herself surrounded by his passion…!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/607/2003/607-2003-a1e506f909992ae9306a8e4d6bc28667-724×333.jpg “The Supreme Heir’s Endless Obsessive Love: The Sacrificial Bride is Filled with Doting Affection” Written by Crane, illustrated by Ryo Mikoshiba List price: ¥825 (¥750 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1794-2 【Synopsis】 Kotono is a modest, earnest, and ordinary office worker. One day, memories of her past life, in which she was sacrificed as a substitute, suddenly return to her! She wants to live a peaceful and happy life in this life…and puts romance on the back burner. Yet, for some reason, Akatsuki, the capable heir to a wealthy family, keeps getting involved with Kotono! Despite being no match for him, who is so perfectly perfect, Kotono can’t help but notice his open affection. “From the beginning, you were the only one for me.” Finally, Akatsuki’s boundless, obsessive love is revealed…!? “Even though I was extremely poor, I suddenly entered into a contract marriage and became the beloved wife of a shrewd heir.” Written by Yuko Hiejima, Illustrated by Kaeri Sasa Price: ¥814 (¥740 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1799-7 【Synopsis】Marie is extremely poor, with her mother taking all of her time and money. The woman he accidentally helps is actually the president of a high-end department store, and she is going on an arranged marriage with his son, the company president, Reiichi! Neither of them is keen on the idea, but Reiichi, who is fed up with the spoiled young lady, takes a liking to Marie, who is a completely different type of woman, and proposes a contract marriage! It was supposed to be a cool relationship limited to one year, but – “I’ll confess. I’m attracted to you, and I’ll never let you go.” Reiichi’s burning possessive love binds her body and soul…! “A Serious and Uptight Heir Unleashes His Hidden Affection for His Contract Wife – An Amicable Divorce is No Longer Possible” Written by Tsukishiro Usagi, Illustrated by Koto Fuzuki Price: ¥836 (¥760 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1797-3 【Synopsis】 Shio has absolutely no interest in romance or marriage. One day, Shio is forced to marry Kiyomasa, the heir to a large corporation, in place of her cousin! She refuses with all her might, but he asks for a contract marriage with the promise of divorce in two years. Shio thinks the conditions offered aren’t bad, and decides to become a couple for a limited time. Just when you think your life with the strict, serious, and
expressionless Kiyomasa will be full of difficulties, he suddenly realizes, “I’ve loved you for a long time,” and begins to dote on you with his sweet affection…!?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/607/2003/607-2003-cb9c69061e81a47d7317dd3d9c0035d5-478×334.jpg ◆Berry’s Bunko with “The Troublesome Problems of a Girl Who Pretends to Be Real” Written by Ueji Sunagawa, illustrated by Jun Ito List price: ¥814 (¥740 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1801-7 【Synopsis】 Tsumugi is a tomboy with a straightforward personality, but her outspoken personality caused her to struggle with relationships during her school days. In an effort to fit in at work, she debuts as a calm, gentle woman, the complete opposite of her true self. Just when she’s gotten used to pretending to be someone she’s not, she encounters a molester and instinctively reveals her true self and fights him off, only to be spotted by Nanase, a coworker she doesn’t get along with!? After that, he starts to approach her strangely, so Tsumugi gives up and reveals her true self. Just when she thought he might make fun of her, he accepted her… ◆Berry’s Bunko with “The Unhealable
Circumstances of Two People Who Can’t Be Expressed” Written by Natsuyuki Natsume, Illustrated by Oriya Ito Price: ¥825 (¥750 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1802-4 【Synopsis】 Rinka’s company is merged with a larger company. Difficult relationships and a mountain of work await her. Also, it was her ex-boyfriend, Nozomu, who suddenly disappeared three years ago. Rinka was shocked and frozen, but Nozomu said “Nice to meet you” with his usual relaxed smile!? Feeling frustrated and sad, she instinctively slapped him! While she was busy working with feelings she couldn’t process, Nozomu saved her from a pinch and was kind to her. She was curious about his true feelings, but was also afraid to ask… ■Contact Information: Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., Public Relations Department, Sasaki TEL: 03-6202-0311 Email: contact-stp@starts-pub.jp Click here for PDF Press release attachments