It's the season of giving in Tokyo, but Lory's granddaughter Maria is in no mood to celebrate. Kyoko, never one to sit out a challenge, finally gets Maria to admit what has her so soured on the holidays. It turns out December 24 is Maria's birthday--and the anniversary of her mother's death! Can Kyoko work a Christmas miracle and give this little girl a happy birthday? -- VIZ Media

Who is that masked man? Or is it masked men?! There’s at least one cosplaying show biz executive running around Tokyo and maybe more—and not even the president of LME knows exactly who they are or what they’re doing in Japan. But Kyoko keeps running into them! Is drawing their attention a good thing, or is there something more than just a new drama afoot?! -- VIZ Media

Is there such a thing as being too good? With Ren's help, Kyoko finally gets into her new character. But when she shows up on set and wows the crew with her new spin on the old bully role, it sends some of her costars over the edge! Kyoko's used to dealing with her own demons, but can she stand up to someone else's?! -- VIZ Media

The President of LME has called Kyoko in for a special meeting, and she is all set for Judgment Day. Especially when Ren shows up too! But to her complete shock, Lory doesn’t reveal that she has feelings for Ren. In fact, he’s giving “Setsuka” some time off so Kyoko can study for finals. It seems like her secret is safe from Ren, but there’s no hiding from her own feelings. How will she cope with a heart that’s slipped its bonds?! -- VIZ Media

Vie Ghoul is the new band burning up the charts by stealing Sho's moves, and Kyoko's hopping mad on his behalf. Kyoko's confrontation with Sho about his lack of action doesn't go as well as she hoped--Sho gets violent, and the frontman for Vie Ghoul gets a good look at Kyoko's demons. And both men seem a little more interested in Kyoko than Ren would like... -- VIZ Media

Ren is fighting to keep himself under control, but living as Cain Heel and simultaneously building the character BJ are really wearing him down. Kyoko is getting really worried, but even President Lory can’t do more than encourage her to support Ren. Can Kyoko’s own dark side give her the insight to help her friend, or will she be forced to watch as he self-destructs?! -- VIZ Media

Volume 20 is a special collection of side stories. First up, Yurika announces that she’s quitting cosplay—or, at least, that’s the impression the cosclub gets. Next, Sanae and Ruth do a little dream diving. After that, Maki confronts Theia about some unexplained expenses she’s recording in the Satomi knights’ ledger. Then lastly, Shizuka recruits the entire Corona House crew to help out with the cook-off at the cultural festival. The girls will cook while Koutarou judges, and the results are explosive to say the least.