For anime enthusiasts, an expedition to an alternative universe accompanied by adorable female companions and abilities resembling those in a video game may seem like a perfect dream. However, for the gloomy writer Osamu Dazai, death seems like the preferable option. In 1948, he is unwillingly transported to a world that predates video games. Despite his poetic aspiration of finding the ideal spot to die, the exciting experiences he endures hinder his quest. Unfortunately for him, regardless of how precarious the situation, things appear to work out in his favor. Witness the tale of an unhappy protagonist like no other in this darkly humorous isekai narrative.
Collection of 8 short stories. It\'s been republished in June 2021, with a new cover and some author\'s notes.
"Never leave the apartment under any circumstances," a message from her mother. Somehow, it seems like this place has become an "enclosed zone" where no one is allowed to enter. The protagonist, high school student Suzuka, confronts the mysterious unidentified life form "X" (Psy) to escape from the locked apartment. In the looping despair, can Suzuka find a way out and safely return to her family?
In Poppy Pesuyama's autobiography, she shares her experiences dealing with gender dysphoria and workplace sexual harassment.
Formerly a member of her high school track and field club, Akira Tachibana's injury has left her unable to move at her previous pace. In order to support herself, she works part-time at a family restaurant where she unexpectedly falls for her 45-year-old manager, a divorced man with a young son. Despite their age difference, Akira appreciates her manager's tender nature, a stark contrast to how other employees view his weaknesses. Through small moments shared between the two, they begin to understand each other until Akira realizes that true love requires no explanation. On a rainy day, she chooses to confess her feelings, drastically shifting the dynamic between them. What remains to be seen, however, is how her manager will respond.
It’s been ten years since dungeons appeared on Earth. And one man was weak because he would not grow even if his level went up. He felt there was a possibility in the "Luck" stat that was ignored by everyone because it wasn't directly related to strength, and poured his growth into this one stat. In the end of this tenacity, he found a strange skill that let him spend levels to earn something.
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“I’m gonna make the funk music I love popular.” This was once Aida’s resolution, but time slipped by, leading to an ordinary career instead. Now, with each passing day, the sensation of being trapped continues to torment him. In the midst of this, a former bandmate extends an invitation. And when Aida takes up his bass guitar for the first time in a long while, sure enough, his heart trembles to the music…
여동생의 뒷계정에 내 얘기가 After his mother remarries, Minseong ends up living with his stepsister, Sohyun. One day, by accident, he sees her naked. But something feels strangely familiar—the moles on her chest look exactly like those of a woman who appears on a...
Upon moving into a mysterious mansion, Flora discovers an unusual inhabitant – Creepy Cat! Her life takes a strange, and occasionally perilous turn as she shares her living space with this feline creature. The Gothic tone of this comedic tale promises both laughs and thrills.
Hozuki Gorou is a regular high school student, but he has an uncommon fixation with his sadistic step-sister, Haru. Haru derives immense pleasure from manipulating, deceiving, and constantly humiliating her younger step-brother. Igarashi Ran's amusing four-panel style and publication in Young Ace portray the comedic fights and exchanges that occur between these two siblings on a daily basis.
Is he an eccentric or a hermit? Does the seemingly unremarkable company employee, Fujii, redefine the definition of \"happiness\"? In the workplace, he\'s a plain middle-aged man who doesn\'t stand out. While he does his job properly, he\'s not one to waste words. Come quitting time, he disappears like a ghost. He\'s not the type to be invited to after-work drinks in the first place. More like, he\'s the guy who\'s thought of as \"I wouldn\'t want to end up like that...\" by his juniors. Yet, he piques the curiosity of others... \"I wonder how he was raised?\", \"Does he have friends or a girlfriend?\", \"What does he do on weekends?\". Suddenly, you realize you\'ve become captivated by Fujii... This elusive emotion that\'s hard to put into words is vividly captured by the author of \"Reborn no Kishi\" in this bewitching life drama!