A collection of short stories by Otsuichi which resembles a Zoo with its many short stories covering different topics, settings, and genre.... more>>

Identical twins brought up in the same household where one is treated like dirt and the other a princess.

The last man on the planet builds a robot to bury him as he muses about his own impending doom.

A family tries to find their father’s spare blood as he bleeds to death after having been stabbed by a kitchen knife.

And many others. <<less

She used to express her desire to become an adult as quickly as possible.

The beginning is in an unfamiliar world with a name unknown. In the dirty sewer there, I woke up in the embrace of street children. Cheat? No such thing. All I have is the vague memory of a kid named 'Diethard Becker' and the power of an 'Asculapia Priest' associated with him. To survive, I must turn this into a somewhat usable power.... more>>

Asculapia's two hands.

One heals, one takes.

He is eternally one.

Even if divided into many, he is one. Forever the only one.

Within one, discover the many.

Feel the many as one.

There, there will be a beginning and an end.

And—

Oh flickering candle in the wind, die with a single thought!

What is created by the mother all aims for death!

Fiery blood, disappear already, and rejoice in it.

Death is joy, liberation from all difficulties.

Heart, let your fiery blood scatter to the heavens.

Fall gracefully!

The woman with pale lips. True nature is a snake. A goddess, 'Asculapia,' governing revenge and healing, a self-sacrificing and despicable deity, eternal blessings (calamities) be upon her! <<less

Coming to the world of cultivation by accident, Keqing suddenly discovered that this was really a magical world.... more>>

The sword cultivator cherishes the sword as his wife and pays attention to the unity of man and sword.

Keqing: Isn’t this the way of double… or something?

It really tastes a bit heavy.

The enemy who caused the trouble was extremely arrogant and arrogant at first.

However, there was too much nonsense, and she cut the melons and vegetables with one sword.

Keqing: Doesn’t it say in the storybook that villains die from talking too much?

Some people even think that jumping off a cliff can really bring you grandpa.

It turns out that grandpa didn’t, well…

Tiancan——

The young man became a young girl.

Keqing: I can’t complain.

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Walk and walk along the way, make friends and find your way home.

People all over the world say that it is difficult to seek the way, and it is even more difficult to reach the sky.

Ke Qing looked at herself, who had already become a god in less than ten years.

Hmm…is it that difficult to become an immortal? Seems pretty simple.

(Large long story, starting with a million words, cool article) <<less

"The high school student, Hyogo Kato, suddenly awoke in an unfamiliar apartment. when he stepped out of the room, Without understanding the situation, he was met with the desolate streets of Japan spreading out before him.... more>>

While Wandering aimlessly through the ruined city with nowhere to go, Kato encountered a monstrous creature he had never seen before—a 'Monster.'

Kato, who was nearly killed by the 'Monster,' met a man carrying a Japanese sword.

The man introduced himself as Mikuma Saeki, a traveler.

Kato inquired Saeki about this world and the true nature of the 'Monsters'... but the answer he received was astonishing!

This world, where monsters run rampant in desolation, was the image of Japan twenty years after Kato time.

Furthermore, Kato was informed that very rarely, individuals with 'special powers' like him from the past would arrive in this end-of-century world.

What happened during these twenty years!?

What is the true nature of the Monsters dominating the streets!?

Mysterious figures operating in the shadows of this end-of-century world!?

And... why did Kato suddenly wake up in this ruined future!?

The truth of the end of the century slowly unfolds...

This is an adventurous tale where boys and girls embark on a journey through a devastated Japan, wielding special powers." <<less

One day when the Marquess Carter McIntosh came home, he was greeted by his classmate at the Royal School, the cool beauty, former Baroness Sato... more>> Lalique. Ms. Sato begins working as a live-in housekeeper for Carter's family. However, the Lalique family had a secret related to the Demon King. The two become entangled in a conspiracy involving the Lalique family. <<less

The lost daughter of the Su family, who had been missing for over ten years, has been found!... more>>

It is said that this daughter is a bumpkin who doesn't understand anything...

The owner of an international luxury brand store: The designated designer for high-end luxury brands, and you're saying she knows nothing?

Some say she is an illiterate woman who has never attended school for a day in her life...

A retired professor from a certain university: My outstanding student is illiterate?! Then what does that make all of you? tr*sh?

At the banquet, Mr. Shao held a somewhat bashful figure in his arms and said to everyone: "My Xixi is gentle and has a kind heart, so please don't bully her."

A wealthy second-generation person, who was lying in the hospital after being beaten by her: ...Mr. Shao, I think you may have misunderstood the meaning of 'gentle.' <<less

In the kaleidoscopic realm of tales, where reality dances with imagination, four distinct narratives converge under the enigmatic roof of diversity. Unfurling like the delicate petals of a curiosity-laden flower, each story whispers promises of unexpected twists and enthralling revelations.... more>>

In a world where the boundary between pretense and truth becomes as thin as a wisp of smoke, Yiwen's clandestine adventure unfolds. As she navigates the thrill of a gender-swapped masquerade, she unwittingly steps onto a stage where surprises multiply. However, the ultimate twist lies in the revelation that the person sharing in her secret is not just another unsuspecting lad but a girl with her own concealed reality.

Amid the corridors of a unique educational haven, a symphony of diversity plays out. A tale of bonds forged against the odds, where a determined policeman and a shadowy killer find themselves in an unexpected classroom camaraderie. The chalk-dusted blackboard bears witness to an unconventional alliance that transcends the boundaries of conventional morality.

In the corridors of a young girl's mind, fragments of a shattered memory drift like ethereal whispers. A captivating tale unfolds, where common sense is an elusive companion, and amnesia weaves a tapestry of confusion. Through the lens of innocence and the haze of forgotten truths, the story unfurls with the promise of self-discovery and unforeseen revelations.

Amidst the ordinary humdrum of life, the extraordinary comes alive in the form of supernatural abilities. A narrative of untapped potential and the mystique of the unknown. Here, individuals grapple with powers that defy the natural order, and destinies intertwine in a cosmic dance. The story becomes a tapestry of enchantment, where the line between the mundane and the extraordinary blurs into a mesmerizing fusion.

As these four tales converge, the stage is set for a journey into the unexplored realms of human experience—a tapestry woven with threads of surprise, diversity, mystery, and the inexplicable. Welcome to a world where every page turned is a step into the unexpected, and where the extraordinary is just a heartbeat away from the ordinary. <<less

(No harem, no tricks, no invincibility, no system, no brainless, no satisfying literature. Enter at your own risk.)... more>>

When I thought it was just an ordinary day, I found myself trapped in a place of doom.

When I thought all I needed to do was participate in death games to escape, I discovered that everyone was awakening supernatural powers.

When I thought this place was a "land of gods," everything was heading towards annihilation... <<less

Da-won, who had been thinking of getting married, broke up with her boyfriend. However, her team leader, who found out about her breakup, couldn’t help but laugh.... more>>

“Are you really laughing right now?” Da-won asked.

“No, I am. I was just happy. Finally, Da-won is single,” the team leader replied with a smile amidst laughter.

“What’s so funny about that?” Da-won asked, puzzled.

“I laughed because I’m happy. Finally, Da-won, you’re free,” the team leader said with a smile.

“I’ve had something on my mind for the past year. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?”

Suddenly, the team leader, with a mischievous charm, asked her out on a date. What’s up with this handsome, crazy guy…?

But how did dinner turn into drinks, and drinks into a one-night stand? One day, her boss revealed his hidden feelings and embarked on a straightforward romantic comedy! <<less

An orphaned daugher of a renowned courtesan, for vengeance for her mother, for justice, she roams the dangerous, treacherous jianghu seeking the truth. Though she... more>> suffers setbacks and hardships, this only makes her stand even stronger, vowing to never lower her head to evil forces. In the end, she will prove a fact—that women are definitely not weaklings! <<less

A dull otaku, Chiaki Haigareki, attends a su*cide party offline and meets a popular idol, Natsuki Seizabashi.... more>>

She has a perfect face that shines as the number one celebrity that every girl wants to be. Her beautiful body is said to have sold hundreds of thousands of copies just by displaying her swimsuit on the front page of a popular shōnen manga magazine. At first glance, she has a special aura that makes it clear that she is a celebrity.

The story is about Natsuki Seizabashi, a beautiful national treasure class-level idol, and Chiaki Haigareki, a dull high school boy, trying to commit su*cide. <<less

The story of searching for a Tabi Pouch to put in the coffin of a mother who died suddenly, and the strange relationship of the... more>> family drawn through it. Also, funerals are usually busy with preparations all of a sudden, so it's hard.
It's a subject that tends to be dark, but I think it's written lightly, so people who don't like dark literary works should be fine. <<less

This story tells the love story between the young, carefree, and ambitious mortal, Hao Xuefeng, and the immortal fairy, Fan Wuying, from the immortal realm.

In a world where adventurers hunt monsters with magic , a unique situation arises. When a monster disguises itself as a human adventurer and forms... more>> an alliance with other monsters, An adventurer party consisting of only monsters was formed. With their superior abilities, the monster adventurers shift the balance of power, transforming from the hunted to the hunters. Now, the question remains: Is the monster adventurer’s enemy a hero or a demon king?
Or… <<less

Lin Beifan traversed a world of numerous nations and formidable experts, becoming the emperor of a country, with a cheat system for the empire’s sandbox.... more>>

This empire’s sandbox allowed him to mobilize all the nation’s resources and allocate them efficiently. The stronger the country, the stronger he became.

In order to grow stronger, Lin Beifan did many seemingly foolish things in the eyes of others.

“Your Majesty, the Desert Nation is willing to exchange their most beautiful woman for the iron mine!”

Lin Beifan: “If the Desert Nation is truly sincere, let’s make the trade!”

As a result, after the Desert Nation acquired the iron mine, it collapsed, burying 200,000 troops!

“Your Majesty, the Grand General is plotting a rebellion!”

Lin Beifan: “I admire ambitious individuals; let him lead the attack!”

In the end, the Grand General’s supplies disappeared, and before the army could even reach the capital, they perished from starvation halfway there.

Ultimately, Lin Beifan continued on the path of an inept ruler, but as the territory expanded and the nation grew stronger, the imperial harem also grew…

Everyone was bewildered: “He’s so incompetent, how did he become an eternal emperor?” <<less

In everyone's eyes, Hao Big Bird is a rebellious and rogue troublemaker. Smoking, drinking, dropping out of school, engaging in fights, wielding a knife, and... more>> even serving time in jail. This kind of person must be kept at a distance. Jiang Nan Yu, who is currently in the third year of high school, unexpectedly got involved with this kind of person. Moreover, she witnessed why Hao Big Bird is called "Hao Big Bird." Because, indeed, Hao Big Bird's bird is really big. In response to this, Hao Big Bird blew a smoke ring and gave Jiang Nan Yu a mischievous smile, saying, "Just looking isn't satisfying enough. Come and experience it yourself." Blushing, Jiang Nan Yu scolded, "You scoundrel!" **********1. <<less

A Korean baseball legend returns as the villain who protects home.

On his way home from a New Year's Eve visit to a nearby shrine, which is also the home of his friend's parents, Rentaro Hasumoto... more>> finds a two-meter-tall rabbit crying.
Apparently, the rabbit had come from the moon.
Unable to bear the sight of Genda, a large rabbit with a mallet that apparently came from the moon, Rentaro tries to return him to the moon somehow. <<less

The era of full-dive virtual reality network has arrived all of a sudden. As the world rejoices in excitement, Chen Mo, a hacker receives a job. He was told to enter a game, finds a game-breaking bug to stop the full-dive virtual reality network from taking over. ... more>>

In order to complete the job, Chen Mo entered the VR MMORPG - Genesis. <<less