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Finn and the others are helpless in the face of this beast born from Daedalus’s obsession, which inflicts a unique and deadly curse upon them—one Amid is determined to break. Meanwhile, will Loki and the others manage to reach Thanatos? And will they finally encounter Enyo…?

When Roland receives a letter from the king personally requesting his assistance, he has little choice but to respond. Upon his arrival, he finds the king arranging a marriage between his daughter and a prince from the Holy Land of Rubens, a neighboring country whose influence spreads nearly as far as the Felind Kingdom’s. With an alliance between the two nations being the ultimate goal, it’s up to Roland to take command of the king’s forces to ensure that no ill fate befalls them on their journey, and his mettle will be tested before long...

Guild workers from all over the land gather for a special class in the art of magic, but after Roland and his instructor get off on thewrong foot, the class erupts intochaos! Even after the dust settles and Roland returns home, more surprises await him—not the least of which is another of Rila’s old friends, who takes a keen interest in him…

After Roland completes Lord Bardel’s request and helps snap his new vampire acquaintance out of a hypnotic trance, she’s more than willing to show her gratitude, much to Rila’s chagrin! With his business concluded, Roland’s eager to return to his “normal” everyday life…But those hopes are dashed when an explosive incident forces the guild to temporarily close its doors! With work sidelined for the moment, what better time to go on a company trip?

The manga adaptation of a light novel series that is quickly rising in popularity that features fan-favorite RPG elements and a compelling yet reluctant hero.

After defeating the demon lord, assassin Roland seems destined for eternal greatness, yet he wants nothing of the sort! Determined to avoid fame and fortune in pursuit of a normal life, he applies for a job at the local Adventurers Guild, where all manner of intrepid warriors come to turn in their quests. But Roland has no idea what “normal” really is, and he’s anything but your average employee! Will this world-class assassin be able to adjust to the monotony of everyday life at the guild?

After leading his band of novice adventurers in battle against the wolf that attacked the nearby village, Roland sets off on his own to slay the other beasts that joined in the massacre. But as he dispatches the rest of the monsters, his next target-the man pulling all the strings-lurks in the shadows, watching and waiting…

The world’s deadliest assassin has settled in nicely at the guild, and he’s quickly become their best employee. What’s more, all the girls at work can’t get enough of him, even if he’s too oblivious to notice! But he’s got bigger things to worry about, as his partner Rila, the former Demon Lord, has been kidnapped, and he’ll have to go up against one of her most trusted allies to get her back. But was Rila’s disappearance truly a kidnapping…or was it an escape?

When Ryou Takamori confronts a groper on the train, it turns outhe’s come to the rescue of his estranged childhood friend, Hina Fushimi. The two drifted apart in middle school as the social gap between ever-popular beauty Hina and plain loner Ryou widened—but this incident might be the catalyst Hina’s been waiting for to rekindle their friendship. And she’s got her fingers crossed that it’ll spark something more…if only Ryou would get a clue!

MASTER VERSUS APPRENTICE! Someone is plotting to take over Felind Kingdom, and they’ve hired an assassin to kill Princess Almelia. Naturally, Roland is tasked with protecting the girl; who better to keep her safe from an assassin than another one, right? However, Roland’s foe is no ordinary killer this time. It’s the very woman who taught him all he knows. Can the legendary assassin kill his master? Does he even want to?

Now that Hina and Ryou have rekindled their friendship, it’s time to take the next step in their relationship and volunteer to be class representatives together— but not if Shizuka has something to say about it! Uneasy with the growing distance between herself and Ryou, she pushes her insecurities to the side and throws her hat in the ring. With the title of class rep (and precious time with Ryou) on the line, who will manage to claim victory?

ONLY ONE CAN WIN! Finally, the screenplay is complete, and Ryou Takamori and the crew can start filming their short movie! After borrowing equipment from Ai Himejima’s agency, they head to a faraway beach to shoot one of their scenes. It’s not all fun and games, however, when an argument breaks out between Hina Fushimi and Shizuka Torigoe— and that’s before Ryou learns Hina and Ai are auditioning for the same role in a musical! He roots for both, but he knows only one of them can pass…

INVESTIGATING MYSTERIOUS TECHNOLOGIES! Roland’s victory over Amy came at a high price, and Rila’s collar was destroyed in the process. Hoping to repair the powerful item, the former assassin searches for its creator, which leads him to an old friend. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes in Rubens when its king is found dead. Only one of the greatest assassins in the world could have done this. It almost seems like Roland himself was responsible...

Ryou and Hina’s relationship is moving steadily along, and now they’ve already gone on their first date. But Torigoe still has one last card to play—a confession of love! Choosing between his beloved childhood friend and his only comrade at school is enough to make any boy’s head spin… Ryou’s got a tough decision to make, and he’d better make it quick—because, as it turns out, Hina heard everything!

HAUNTED BY PAST SINS… Rila never wanted to start a war with humanity. Yet it happened nonetheless, and the destruction still weighs on her conscience. While she longs for a way to make amends, a mysterious figure contacts her, offering the former demon lord redemption and then spiriting her away. Naturally, Roland and the others refuse to let anyone take Rila and set out to find her. Their search points them to Yorvensen, a country ruined by the Human-Fiend War. Supposedly, the dead have returned to rebuild the nation...

Hina refuses to reveal where she goes on the weekends—not even to Ryou. Worried, he decides to tail her, but what Ryou finds is completely unexpected— Hina is training to become an actress! Though he agrees to cheer her on as she makes her stage debut, Ryou can’t shake the feeling that his childhood friend is poised to ascend to heights he’ll never be able to reach…

What was supposed to be a fun barbecue quickly turns sour when Hina overhears Ryou and Shinohara talking about their history together. It’s up to Ryou to sort out this misunderstanding before it hurts his relationship with his childhood friend, but the girls just can’t seem to get back into high spirits…though Mana has the perfect plan to change that! Meanwhile, Hina is ready to make a move of her own—but what could it be?!

With the school festival on the horizon, the students of 2-B need to nail down their exhibit plans. Ryou proposes doing an indie film, but it seems convincing his classmates won’t be easy… Luckily, Hina loves the idea and is psyched to help! As the two childhood friends band together to create the perfect pitch, it’s a golden opportunity for the aspiring actress to bond with her crush. However, not everything goes as she hoped when Torigoe’s jealousy throws a wrench into their plans! Still, the show must go on, which means Hina needs to mend her friendship with Torigoe to get her on board with writing the script and fast…

AN EVENTFUL SUMMER... Summer break is coming to an end, and the production of the school festival’s short movie is progressing well. So with time to spare, Ryou uses this opportunity to work on a personal project—his own short film! But that’s not the only thing on his plate, as he’s also assigned to shoot a promotional video for Himejima. Of course, Hina gets jealous and ends up revealing her anxieties. Ryou learns about her failed attempts to break into the entertainment industry and tries to comfort her, but is that really enough?

CHASING DREAMS OLD AND NEW. As summer break comes to an end, Ryou puts the final touches on his short film starring Hina and prepares to submit it to the competition. Between filming and the fireworks festival, the break has brought Hina and Ryou closer than ever. Even so, Ai and Shizuka refuse to give up on love. With class back in session, Hina’s rivals fight to make their feelings known. And Hina isn’t about to throw in the towel, either—on love or on her dream...

With the arrival of the school festival, the whole campus is filled with cheer. Ryou's class is almost done with their film, and the drama club has even requested help from Hina, their lead actress! As she takes another step toward her dream with Ryou's support, he begins to confront the real reason he's so uninterested in romance. With the festival drawing to a close, feelings come to a head and paths diverge. What's really in Ryou's heart?

A new rival appears, and she’s Ryou’s other childhood friend?! The girls’ battle for Ryou’s affections heats up during an overnight school trip! When Ryou and Hina reunite with their old friend Ai, her forwardness leaves Hina scrambling. Now, our heroine must try desperately to close the gap between herself and her crush—before he’s taken by someone else! The stage is early summer, and the girls’ sweet school life is about to be painted in new colors!

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend is a manga adaptation of the slice-of-life romance novel by Kennoji, the author of Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill Is Actually a Legendary Assassin, with character designs by Fly, the renowned illustrator widely known for Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki.

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend is a manga adaptation of the slice-of-life romance novel by Kennoji, the author of Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill Is Actually a Legendary Assassin, with character designs by Fly, the renowned illustrator widely known for Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki.

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend is a sweet slice-of-life light novel that tells the story of love interests who reconnect in high school after years of separation from their middle school days.