9 Faces of Love

A collection of oneshots: Return of Princess Rouana - Asha, dispatched by her master Cayan, the so-called "evil sorcerer," delivers a message to the Royal Court announcing Princess Rouana's return. It was believed forty years ago that Cayan kidnapped Princess Rouana. As Asha spends more time in the castle, she finds it oddly familiar and gradually uncovers the secret Cayan wants her to discover. Believe Ye Your Eyes? - Sei possesses a face so beautiful he can easily attract any girl. However, after an accident, all women become invisible to him. He doesn't mind this much since physical relationships are enough for him. Seeing women would complicate things as they might become special to him. One day, Sei notices he can see one woman, the annoying neighbor girl he never paid attention to. Strangely, he is the only person invisible to her. As he starts investigating her, he begins to fall in love with her... A Short Game About A Chance Encounter - This story unfolds through two people meeting by chance and falling in love. The narrative rewinds at each turning point, retelling the story with different scenarios and possibilities. It's a simple story told in an unusual method. Automation - 1005, an android with defects—she opened her eyes during manufacturing and can dream—is not alone. Shaa, known as 1004, also opened her eyes early. They grow close, teaching each other emotions androids shouldn't have. One day, Shaa overhears her master mentioning androids receive implanted human memories, realizing she and 1005 aren't "faulty products"... A Cold - A couple breaks up over a minor fight. Afterward, both regret it deeply. She adopts his habit of eating ice mix in winter, while he, who never got sick, now has a cold. They continue adopting each other's habits until one day... Purple Eyes - Ruben, born with the ability to make accurate predictions and read minds, is stranded in a ghost town with his brother Dave and Dave's girlfriend Pat when their car breaks down. There, Ruben recalls the memories of an innocent girl burned at a witch trial. Since then, the town has suffered from a curse where every girl perishes after hallucinations and high fever... Leucadian - Inspired by a Greek poetess who jumped off a cliff after being rejected, Leucadian Cliff has a legend: anyone with a broken heart who jumps off and survives will recover. On a Mediterranean cruise, Len meets a girl always staring into the ocean. She came to the Leucadian Cliff with a broken heart... Mint Flavor - Best friends for 10 years, she and Gia know everything about each other. Gia returns from Rome without her boyfriend, and they haven't seen each other in two weeks. Upon returning to Seoul, she finds Gia just broke up with her boyfriend. Together, they realize their feelings for each other are more than friendship... A Flying Lesson - When Herman runs away from her tutor, she encounters a bird who considers her his mommy. Not just any bird, he's a human with wings. Herman becomes attached to Lilda and is determined to teach Lilda how to fly... (Source: Floating_Sakura) 9 Faces of Love was published in English by NETCOMICS on September 1, 2006, and in eBook format on February 9, 2015.