Ji Zhen Tang first saw Zhong Yu Bai at her boyfriend’s birthday banquet.... more>>

Amidst the clinking of glasses, the man sat calmly in the midst of swirling smoke, unruffled, quietly listening to the conversations around the table.

Her boyfriend leaned in to whisper to her, giving her a heads-up: “That’s my third uncle, don’t provoke him, I can’t handle it.”

On the same day of the birthday banquet, her boyfriend got drunk and embarrassed her in front of everyone.

Leaving the Zhong family mansion, she walked in the rain. Before long, an umbrella was held over her head, and Ji Zhen Tang looked back.

The person following her turned out to be the same uncle from earlier. The man smiled gently, with a comforting tone, “Let me walk with you a bit.”

–

Meeting her ex-boyfriend again at a friend’s gathering, they were now former lovers.

Ji Zhen Tang overheard her ex-boyfriend’s tone full of envy as he talked about his uncle, mentioning how Zhong Yu Bai bought a tea plantation in the prime land of the mountains and rivers for his little girlfriend.

People started gossiping, “Which woman is so lucky?”

Before anyone could finish their words, someone stepped in from outside. The man exuded an imposing aura, silencing the whole room.

Without paying attention to anyone else, Zhong Yu Bai walked straight to Ji Zhen Tang and gently embraced her.

“The feng shui of the mountains and rivers is suitable for begonias. Since she likes it, everything is negotiable.”

–

Ji Zhen Tang had heard about Zhong Yu Bai from others, portraying him as a high-status, gentle and wealthy man. Mr. Zhong was perfect in every aspect, except for being too ruthless and not understanding the meaning of compassion.

But she had clearly seen it. When she was sick, he patiently brewed medicine for her by the stove, gently massaging her numb and painful hand until late into the night.

He spoke words of comfort in the softest and gentlest manner, afraid of troubling her.

“Does it still hurt?”

Zhong Yu Bai listened with a smile, his eyes full of affection as he gazed at his sparrow—

“She is a bird, and I am not her cage.”

“I am her sanctuary.” <<less

Dispatched worker Chiang Liu, an Alpha, chances upon his ideal Omega on a ho*kup app. Filled with fantasies of their fling-to-romance, he arrives at their arranged meetup only to discover that there was something slightly off about this man...... more>>

“Are you sure about this?”
“Why do you ask?”
“Just now…downstairs…wasn’t that your wife and your daughter?” <<less

In the winter of three years ago, the first locked room mu*der in Japanese history was committed.... more>>

All of the evidence pointed to the defendant. It was certain they were guilty. And yet, they were found innocent and released. Why? Because the crime scene was a perfect locked room no one from the police or the prosecutor's office could solve.

"Since the room was locked, it was impossible for the defendant to have committed the mu*der. It's no different than if they had a perfect alibi." That was the argument of the defense, and that was the argument the judge sided with.

The ruling sent a ripple throughout Japanese society. No matter how suspicious you were or how much evidence you left behind, as long as you managed to create a locked room that no one could solve, you were immune from prosecution. With the common anti-mystery fiction talking point "there's no reason anyone would ever actually commit a locked room mu*der" completely overturned, the rate of locked room mu*ders in Japan skyrocketed.

When the police proved unable to deal with the surge of locked room crime, the Ministry of Justice published an official categorization of all known locked room tricks as an investigative aid. When that proved insufficient, Division Zero of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a police division dedicated solely to solving locked rooms, was created. When that still proved insufficient, locked room detectives, private investigators specializing in locked rooms, were officially licensed by the state and authorized to participate in police investigations. Calling a locked room appraiser, someone specializing in searching buildings for secret passages, is now a common first step in criminal investigations.

On the other side of the spectrum, locked room agents, assassins and crime planners specializing in locked room mu*ders, have become some of the most notorious criminals in Japanese history, and even a cult worshiping the scenes of locked rooms as a way to purify the souls of the deceased has made rapid inroads into Japan.

The protagonist, Kasumi Kuzushiro, is an introverted, somewhat cynical high school student who loves mysteries. Kasumi often finds himself dragged along on bizarre journeys by his flighty childhood friend, Yozuki Asahina. Due to their staggeringly bad luck, these trips often leave them in the wrong place at the wrong time to be caught up in locked room mysteries. Fortunately, another of Kasumi's childhood friends, Shitsuri Mitsumura, is the greatest locked room expert in the world, and can always discover the truth.

Hm? How did a high school girl become the greatest locked room expert in the world?

It's simple.

She's...

Volume 1 was the grand prize winner of the 2022 This Mystery Is Amazing! awards. <<less

We follow the adventures of Mohua Lingjun, a newcomer in the world of cultivation, who has been practicing for ten million years but still cannot... more>> master the fundamental techniques of the Azure Fire Sect. To address this issue, he embarks on a journey to seek out a mysterious ancient relic, one that will forever change his life. <<less

This is a two-part movie novelization, written by Nakamura Masaru, the screenwriter of the movie Dororo (2007).

The prequel story to [GODZILLA: Monster Planet] released nationwide on 2017-11-17!... more>>

Here is a collection of records from the age when humanity battled against the monsters. Facing immense despair, how did humans confront it, and how were they defeated? This is the one and only prequel to the anime version of GODZILLA. <<less

This is a real Werewolf Killing novel.... more>>

A challenge of logic and deduction, a feast of lies and disguises.

High-quality games, textbook-worthy speeches.

Awakening from a nap, Gu Feng finds himself in a world solely dedicated to Werewolf Killing.

Here, only the gods of logic can survive.

The struggle between light and darkness, the showdown between justice and evil.

The battle of humans and werewolves is about to begin.

Intricate situations, bizarre strategies, a variety of roles.

Charges, hooks, and feints... Werewolves will stop at nothing.

Unraveling the threads, can the good guys pierce through the fog and see through everything?

Close your eyes, it's nighttime!

Day breaks.

Next, please start your performance.

(Non-Werewolf Killing players, be cautious. Several completed Werewolf Killing novels with guaranteed quality.) <<less

"I've already decided. I'm no longer an idol."... more>>

One day, moments after joining B Komachi, Ai told the agency's president, Ichigo Saito. Behind the scenes of B Komachi's seemingly successful activities, there were issues of discord between Ai and the other members.

Ai, fed up with the situation, tries to quit being an idol, however, Ichigo tries to prevent her...!?

Also, what about the story of Sarina and Goro who met before they were reincarnated as Aqua and Ruby, and how they parted ways?

The secret story of the story has been revealed!!! In addition, this is a super deluxe first novel version that also includes the original novel written by Aka Akasaka, ``Perspective B'', which was distributed as a bonus to visitors at the early screening of the first episode of the anime!!! <<less

A team... Uncovering irrationality of reality... join the five!

In the world of Detective Conan, Chi Feichi was sent to the hospital. On Tuesday, the doctor asked, “What day is it tomorrow?” Chi Feichi... more>> replied, “Wednesday.” The doctor coughed and said, “Tomorrow is Friday.” Chi Feichi fell silent. On August 21st, the doctor asked again, “What date is it tomorrow?” Chi Feichi answered, “August 22nd.” The doctor coughed once more and said, “Tomorrow is January 1st.” Chi Feichi remained speechless. When everyone believes that chaotic time is correct, and one person cannot discern it correctly and fit in, that person becomes an anomaly, a patient! Venturing into the hospital is like diving into the deep sea—recovery seems impossible. Chi Feichi took a deep breath and declared, “I’ve had enough!” <<less

The spin-off novel "ULTRAMAN SUIT TIGA" has been released as a standalone book, expanding the world of the popular comic "ULTRAMAN," serialized in Monthly Heroes, from Hobby Japan!... more>>

Serialized from the December 2019 issue to the July 2020 issue of Monthly Hobby Japan, this novelization includes additional episodes written exclusively for the book.

As Shinjiro and his companions investigate mysterious incidents involving humans turning into monsters and committing mass slaughter, they encounter the enigmatic ULTRAMAN "TIGA SUIT." At the same time, the invader Camilla, plotting the resurrection of the "evil god," launches an assault!

Crafted by Keiichi Hasegawa, renowned for his work as a scriptwriter for tokusatsu series and anime, this profound story paves the way for new horizons in the world of "ULTRAMAN"! <<less

More action and giant robots await in the Rahxephon novel. Relive events from the anime plus untold stories from a 1st person perspective, seen through... more>> the eyes of the various characters in the Raxephon mythos. <<less

Socially awkward loner Kayato has an intense fear of being touched and finds making friends extremely difficult. When he and his high school classmates visit Hakodate for a field trip, he suffers through some attempts to engage with the others, until…... more>>

Time stops for the entire world, but not for him.

All the hustle and bustle of the city fades into an eerie veil of silence, leaving him the only soul left in motion–until he finds another in Akira, a sharp-tongued local delinquent. Though she’s his total opposite, she begrudgingly agrees to help him solve the mystery. Their only lead is something Kayato’s uncle said just before he died about a “world plucked out of time,” as if preserved in amber. Hoping to find a clue among his late uncle’s possessions in Tokyo, the two teens must travel through the frozen world. <<less

It is an original fighting novel featuring Bunshichi Tanba, a wandering fighter who studies karate and various other martial arts. After being defeated by a... more>> young professional wrestler, Kajiwara Toshio, Tanba vows to take revenge by training himself for six years to avenge his humiliation. Tanba then gets caught up in the tide of the fighting world, which has begun to change drastically, and fights against various powerful opponents. In addition to these fighters, there are other fighters who pursue the strongest, such as Matsuo Shozan, the director of the Hokushinkan full-contact karate school, and Great Tatsumi, the president of Toyo Pro Wrestling. <<less

In a world propelled by unparalleled technological advancements where there are modified metallic prosthetics, AI companions, neural networks within the mind, and cyberspace, life is reshaped by technology akin to magic. Diseases once considered incurable, like cancer, are now effortlessly managed by nanomedical robots.... more>>

However, this new pinnacle of technology brings forth unforeseen challenges. As society embraces these innovations, it grapples with a new wave of complications, troubles, and the emergence of an unanticipated menace: the “Cyberpsychosis.” <<less

Su Ye transmigrated to the “Mist Realm,” filled with all kinds of strange and bizarre tales, and received an acting system that allows him to act as various characters from anime.... more>>

“My name is Su Ye, and I’m a seventeen years old student.” Wearing a cap and a student uniform, the towering teenager stood at the entrance of the Zoo, slightly pressing the brim of his hat with his hand.

[The Zoo’s Visitor’s Code] [The Zoo’s Employee’s Code] [The Aquarium’s Recruitment Notice] [The Aquarium’s Employee’s Code] …… <<less

First, he travels through the world of novels, then gets pulled into the realm of the main god. The familiar plot is actually misleading and full of pitfalls.... more>>

Emerging from the world of Gu, Zhou Ming travels through various realms, relying on his knowledge of Gu to forge a path as the greatest Gu master across all worlds. <<less

Kaela, who was neglected by her husband who loves another woman, and was miserably killed in a war with the emperor, who is her husband’s stepfather and uncle.... more>>

She was rather happy to die and willingly died, but when she opened her eyes, she went back to before she got married.

This time, she desperately ran away to avoid death, but she ended up marrying her husband again and went to the cold north again.

Let’s just give up everything.

Now, she has no regrets and is only waiting for a chance to die, but strangely, her husband protects, guards, and loves her dearly.

It’s useless. Only death will bring her rest, so she decides to die properly this time.

For someone, it’s a life without regrets and tedious, but for someone else, it’s a desperate confession.

The couple who should be together are misaligned, the wife sees death, and the husband only looks at his wife.

In the end, one side was destined to go crazy with madness. <<less

“You want go beat up a guy twice your size? Sure, go ahead!”... more>>

“You wanna quit your job? That’s awesome.”

Like that, I continued to offer reckless advice to my friend who came to me for consultation thinking “it’s someone else’s issue anyway.” <<less

Cup ramen was delicious.... more>>

One day, I learned from the news that a huge meteorite will hit the earth. The world was in turmoil, but soon it became a trend to spend the last day calmly.

I also followed the flow. After receiving it, I was able to take a break from work and take it easy. <<less

Shouto has been on the wrong side of the law for as long as he can remember. After realizing that his latest crime may have resulted in a death, he escapes into the Japanese countryside. There, he runs into an elderly woman who mistakes him as her grandson! The other elders in the community also welcome him with open arms and treat him as one of their own.... more>>

The truth begins to unravel however when a familiar figure comes back to town… <<less

A series of three historical fantasy novels written by Toriumi Jinzo, based on Tezuka Osamu's "Dororo" manga series.

Zhang Ran was reborn in 1967 in this parallel world very similar to his previous life with memories of his previous life.... more>>

On May 19, 1990, Zhang Ran finished his overseas business trip and returned to China on a luxury cruise ship with full expectation and joy.

After the cruise ship traveled through a cloud of fog, Zhang Ran discovered that the time was directly in 2018, and their cruise ship had arrived 28 years later.

‘Overnight’, Zhang Ran’s originally lonely account suddenly added sons, daughters-in-law, daughters, grandsons, and granddaughters. <<less