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

They met during the most confusing and painful time of their youth, and even now that they are adults, they have always been by each other's side. Their friendship was strong and stood the test of time like armor. But underneath that thick armor, Ji Sunwook nurtured a love that was not just friendship. Driven by the desperation to leave no evidence as the sole driving force behind his unrequited love.... more>>

He had thought he could hide it for the rest of his life, until Lee Jihoon asked in the fall of his twenty-nine.

"Don't you think it's even stranger that I've never heard you talk about women you've dated all this while?"

Realizing that he could no longer hide it, Ji Sunwook meekly confessed that he was dating a man and finally put an end to their relationship with the confession he had been putting off.

Lee Jihoon, who came to catch Ji Sunwook, denied that conclusion. He said that Ji Sunwook didn't love him, so this couldn't be the end for them. Not wanting to believe it, he blocked Ji Sunwook’s way out saying he would prove it.

"What kind of coward abandons the one he loves and then runs away?"

Guided by Lee Jihoon's firm hand, the two stood on a road they had never been on before. Only when standing at the edge of friendship from which no one can retreat did they realize that they were facing something that made them uncertain whether they were proving that it was love or proving that it was not. <<less

The story of Auror Master Locke, set in the fictional mega-city of Midland built in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Kamishita Seiji suddenly gets summoned to another world and starts helping God with creating a new world based on RPG games.... more>>

After teaching the God everything he knows, he gets told that he cannot go back to his former world, so the God offers to give him development cheats, but Seiji thinks it would feel strange to live his life in such a way.

As a result, Seiji chooses to reincarnate with a different cheat that lets him get stronger depending on how much effort he spends: He needs ten times more experience to level up than other people do, but in exchange, he can enter dungeons to train as much as he wants without worrying about time.

Kamishita Seiji reincarnates as the eldest son of a poor family as Seiji Slowdish, but he is able to use his leftover experience points after leveling up to purchase magic, skills or even goods from Japan.
He receives a book called Parallel World Online Shopping.

Thus begins his reincarnation story of great effort and determination to level up and use leftover experience points for online shopping as he still cannot decide whether he’s suffering or having fun. <<less

When I reincarnated, I became a pig! But if I get a cute girl to take care of me, this kind of adventure doesn't sound bad at all.... more>>

I'm an ordinary otaku who lost consciousness after eating raw pig liver. Just when I figured that I was reincarnated into another world, I discovered I became a pig!

While I was collapsed inside a pigpen, Jess, a girl who can read people's minds, helped me out.

Oink! She's cute! From a pig's perspective, I could catch a glimpse of something underneath her skirt hem. It was white...

"Um, I can hear your thoughts..."

Oh crap! My desires are being exposed!

"If that is your wish, just a peek is okay."

Eh, what...?!

A life where an innocent girl takes care of me and accepts (albeit a bit taken aback) my beast-like desires. Yeah, it's not so bad being a pig.

This was supposed to be our oink-oink-like grand adventure, but... Hey Jess, why is your life being targeted?

Now, this pig with no magic or skills must use his knowledge, wits, and sense of smell to save this girl from her cruel fate! <<less

“Go Yohan, you really are a terrible bastard.”... more>>

“I can’t help it. Bullying is more fun than being bullied.”

Despite his outer appearance of a kind model student, Kang Jun was filled to the brim with an inferiority complex.

As he advanced into his second year, he grew closer to Go Yohan, who was in the same class as him.

“I’ll treat you especially different.”

At some point, as if it were only natural, Go Yohan claimed his seat at the very summit of the pyramid inside the school.

He, whose second nature seemed to be ignoring and suppressing others, showed interest in Kang Jun.

Kang Jun, who was subtly ignored by his friends for being weak, didn’t dislike Go Yohan’s interest, but…

Eighteen, the period where one’s pride took the lead and held fear of crossing the line.

Kang Jun had to make a choice to survive.

A very wise choice. <<less

The main character reincarnated in a world where martial arts exist.... more>>

Is the land beyond the sea the world he knew? <<less

Japanese most important Light Novel Award "KONORANO" winner of 2021 and 2022, second in 2023... more>>

As far as normies go, it’s hard to beat Saku Chitose. The most popular guy in his high school? Check.

An ironclad reputation that can repel even vicious online attacks? Check.

A group of friends as attractive on the outside as they are on the inside? Check.

But when a teacher asks Saku to help rehabilitate a student who been shut away in their room for months to school life, his perfect world will never be the same.

What is this, some kinda normie harem story? <<less

Moon Island is surrounded by the sea on all sides and is a simple and rustic '*Peach Blossom Spring.' With a single boat ticket, Qin Zhaoyi arrived on Moon Island, and on her first night there, she kissed a girl by the seaside.
*a hidden land of peace and prosperity(utopia)... more>>

Qin Zhaoyi's grandmother's house was located near the girl's home, and at night, she would throw stones into their yard. She would wake up half an hour early to help them walk their dog and drive half an hour to buy the freshest roses, only to find out that the girl was already engaged.

Qin Zhaoyi felt disappointed that day, and in the evening, she sat on the reef to bask in the moonlight. In the quiet of the night, someone came from behind and held her, whispering softly in her ear, 'I won't take responsibility after we kiss, okay?'

-

Luo Yue grew up on Moon Island from a young age, gentle and obedient, beloved by the islanders. Qin Zhaoyi was bold and charming, and on her first day on the island, all the islanders advised her to keep her distance from this 'outsider.' But what no one knew was that after Qin Zhaoyi kissed her that night, she had a dreamy night. It was a secret: she liked girls.

They had the most romantic dreams together on Moon Island.

[Small Theater]

Popular writer Qin Zhaoyi was interviewed by the media, and a reporter asked, 'A year ago, you were still struggling with relationships, but your new book has caused a sensation, and readers are saying they want to marry on the spot after reading it. Do you think your writing skills have improved?'

Qin Zhaoyi replied without hesitation, 'No skills, it's all inspiration from my wife.'

That day, Qin Zhaoyi + wife became a trending topic on the internet. Qin Zhaoyi posted her wedding photos, indirectly announcing their marriage.

At night, Luo Yue whispered in Qin Zhaoyi's ear with a hint of grievance, 'Wife, why didn't I know you took wedding photos?'

Qin Zhaoyi: '...'

'Can you put it on for me?' Luo Yue said, 'I want to see.'

So that night, the wedding dress Qin Zhaoyi had just put on... went to waste.

A young and famous, flamboyant and beautiful writer 'Tiger' vs. a mature, stable, and gentle English teacher 'Wolf in sheep’s clothing.'

Content Tags: Urban, Unconditional Love, Riverside Pavilion, Sweet Story, Light-hearted

Search Keywords: Protagonists: Qin Zhaoyi, Luo Yue | Supporting Characters: Cheng Shijing, Yan Ci, Zhong Yu | Others:

One-sentence Summary: Humanoid loyal dog & Gentle Seductress

Concept: Meeting kind people in beautiful places, facing love and life with a positive and optimistic attitude. <<less

A supreme utopia (romcom) created using data!... more>>

“I want to have a romcom-like experience.”

Haven’t all romcom lovers who enjoy light novels thought this before? Being all lovey-dovey with the heroine, and leading a fulfilling high school life with the best of friends. However, there’s no way something that exciting could happen in reality. I have no younger step-sister, no childhood friend, no classmate who’s an idol, no mysterious senpai, and not even a male best friend character. That being the case, what can I do? Obviously, I have to put it together myself! For a romantic comedy, you need both data analysis and constant practice! As well as…

Note: Winner of the 14th Shogakukan Light Novel Award for Excellence. <<less

Winner of the 2017 Joara Novel of The Year Contest-... more>>

In a world plagued by Morgellons, a deadly disease that turns humans into non-human creatures, people have chosen to abandon their humanity in order to fight against the bloodthirsty corpses. In the end, there will be no humans left on Earth.

But that harsh world is, in fact, a world fabricated merely for entertainment. A world for humans to live in exists neither inside nor outside.

This is the story of a boy who, while living a miserable life, stares at the stars as he desperately tries to keep his humanity. <<less

Winner of the 2022 Best Romance Fantasy Category in the Largest Earth Competition... more>>

I became possessed by a story where I, as a servant, would give my body and heart to the villainous duke and die after being used. Originally, I was Roselia, who had become the Duke’s long-term pawn, only to be exposed by the male protagonist, the Crown Prince, and sentenced to death.

In order not to attract the Duke’s attention, she decided to cross-dress.

Wait… But… why…? Even though I’m dressed as a man, why are they taking me?!

Before she knew it, she had become a male servant instead of the duke’s maid.

***

“Your Grace…?”

She could feel his hot breath pouring onto her forehead. Being this close, she felt her heart pounding wildly, fearing that her chest, wrapped tightly in fabric, might give away her true gender to the duke.

“I told you, Antonio. I find what’s hidden as if I were a ghost.”

It felt as if he were referring to her chest, wrapped tightly in fabric, and cold sweat formed on her back.

Klaus’s hot lips drew dangerously close to her ear.

“I need to know what you’re hiding.”

His breath on her ear and their thighs pressed closely together felt scorching. She gazed back at Klaus’s navy-blue eyes, filled with confusion. It felt as though an invisible thread, stretched taut with tension, hung perilously between them.

Inwardly, Roselia lamented her extremely awkward and perplexing situation.

Come on, Your Grace. Does it really not matter if I’m a man?

**** <<less

Plain, slow, and not that smart.... more>>

Plus she’s not that pretty, my classmate Satou-san.

Yet now that I’m next to her, for some reason she’s catching my interest a bit more.

A story about an uncooperative boy who is attracted to a simple girl in a neighboring seat. <<less

I became a maid in a book, and the family I served died after three years. Others who possessed people who ran wild were killed one after another by the protagonist and the villain no matter what.... more>>

In order to survive, I became the dog of the villain and longed for the day to escape, but…

“Do you want to run away from me like that? If you cut off your feet, I’ll allow you to crawl out of here.”

Stunned, I looked at him.

No, let’s think positively. It’s a great opportunity to just give two feet to that madman and run away. <<less

Fei Ni preferred having a house over love. ... more>>

If it weren't for the requirement to marry in order to get a house, Fei Ni would never have married Fang Muyang.

To outsiders, it seemed as though Fei Ni had chosen Fang Muyang solely for his looks, as there was little else to commend him for beyond his handsome face.

As time went on, Fang Muyang's renown soared due to his exceptional talent in painting, and his parents' social status was restored. Everyone praised Fei Ni's discerning eye, acknowledging that she had recognized Fang Muyang's latent brilliance long before others.

Little did they know, this was a journey that started with youthful innocence, evolving into an enduring companionship. It was difficult to discern whether it was the blossoming of unrequited love or the result of a fateful encounter through marriage...

(Note: This story takes place in 70’s China) <<less

Xu Jia accidentally entered the “Infinite Variety Show” game and started the road to win the championship.... more>>

It happened that Zhu Ma Qiyuan was also there.

The two worked together to trick people, and eventually won the competition for many years.

Later daily routine——

Contestants (Victims): Hello, is this the organizer? There are two guys cheating here!

Note 1: Infinite Streaming, the variety show version of Lord God Space

Note 2: This article refers to the game rules of Running Man, but the characters are original, and the plot is mostly original.

Reading instructions:

·1V1, Shuangjie Party, Daily Change, Shuang, Shuang, Shuang

·Unit drama format, strong men and strong women

·The enclosure is self-sprouting, cutting meat to produce food, and abandoning it if you don’t like it. <<less

Emperor Ying Changchuan, the Great Founder of Zhou: Known for ending chaos and expanding borders as a “traitorous minister,” he established harsh laws impacting millennia,... more>> his life a mix of achievements and faults. Thousands of years after his death, he still divides opinion, earning both fervent admiration and intense criticism, truly one of the most controversial figures in history. In a museum a millennium later, Jiang Yuxun, a vocal critic, remarks, “Ying Changchuan’s relentless militarism and grandiose conquests must have made life unbearable for the common people of his time.”
No sooner had he spoken, than he found himself transported to a banquet, boldly voicing these opinions aloud. … …Beneath the twelve imperial crowns, the man from the history books looked at him with a faint, enigmatic smile: “Would my esteemed minister care to elaborate?”
Knowing Ying Changchuan’s penchant for devising cruel punishments, Jiang Yuxun could only think: Is it too late to opt out now? In the next instant, the usually reticent Jiang Yuxun discovered he was afflicted with a ‘truth-telling’ debuff. Every question Ying Changchuan asked, he answered with unvarnished truth. That day, Jiang Yuxun’s words echoed through the grand hall. All the court officials were stunned into silence, everyone certain that he had sealed his own fate. <<less

From classmates to brother and sister, living under the same roof.... more>>

After his father’s remarriage, Asamura Yuuta ends up getting a new stepsister, coincidentally the number one beauty of the school year, Ayase Saki. Having learned important values when it comes to man-woman relationships through the previous ones of their parents, they promise each other not to be too close, not to be too opposing, and to merely keep a vague and comfortable distance.

On one hand, Saki, who has worked in solitude for the sake of her family, doesn’t know how to properly rely on others, whereas Yuta is unsure of how to really treat her. Standing on fairly equal ground, these two slowly learn the comfortable sensation of living together.

Their relationship slowly evolves from being strangers the more the days pass. Eventually, this could end up in a story about love for all we know. <<less

All my class was summoned to a parallel world!... more>>

Well, that’s what he thought, but Hikasa Eiji alone was left behind in his world.

As he lamented the loss of his classmates, he was suddenly taken by a group in all-black outfits from a mysterious organization.

They called themselves sorcerers; it was an organization set up to fight against interferences from parallel worlds.

Eiji learned the truth from a member of the organization, Kuryuu Hisame, and decided he would help save her friends and childhood friend from the parallel world using his powers which he gained because of the summoning bug. <<less

Kyouya Hashiba, who worked at a game company, had his dream shattered and decided to return to his parents’ home, but after waking up, it... more>> was ten years ago…… For some reason, he was attending the arts college that he was supposed to have given up on, furthermore, the creators that he admired in the future were his classmates!? <<less

[Exclusive Serialization] Last Savior, the world's greatest virtual reality game. In this game, every user must choose their "Patron Spirit" to accompany them. Patron Spirits... more>> range from Grade 1 to Grade 9. Naturally, every user desires the highest grade, Grade 9. But... my Patron Spirit grade is peculiar. [...What on earth is going on?] "...Indeed." And that was very, very strange... <<less

Clarisse Farenheit is the second daughter of the viscount Farenheit who lives in the royal capital. Ever since her birth, she has always been compared to her beautiful sister, Matilda.... more>>

One day, Jean Gutenberg, a Frontier Margrave, known for his odd personality, asked for the “Jewel of Farenheit” from the king as a reward for his achievements in war.

The parents, who loved their eldest daughter the most, decided to give him their second daughter Clarisse instead of Matilda.

Clarisse, who has an unfortunate background, is being doted upon by the clumsy and slightly weird Margrave.

This is a story about an unfortunate girl who makes her way into the world and receives love from the people around her…

The author wrote, “I want to write a story about happiness!” <<less

A legendary vampire has come to Japan. That vampire is a nerd at heart. There, he meets Yuki Kashiwagi, a female doctor, and a mysterious... more>> incident occurs. In such a situation, the identity of the vampire is revealed, but they are attracted to each other. What will happen to these two people? <<less

This is the miraculous story spun by a witch with a year left to live.... more>>

[Serialized in “Dengeki’s New Literary Arts”! Book version now available! Winner of the “Dengeki’s New Literary Arts 2nd Anniversary Contest – Intense Master-Disciple Relationship Category” Grand Prize!]

Meg Raspberry, an apprentice witch, is told by her master that one day she will die at the age of eighteen due to a curse.

The only thing that can prolong her life is the seed of life that can be created by collecting a thousand tears of joy.

In order to collect tears of joy, Meg comes into contact with many people and discovers what is important to witches.

Encounters, partings, laughter, tears, friendship, and love.

After grasping so many things, Meg eventually learns about her master and the truth about her one-year life expectancy.

A bright, funny, and a little sad story of an apprentice witch’s life expectancy. <<less

A War Without Casualties.... more>>

The Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighbouring Giadian Empire’s army of unmanned drones known as the Legion. After years of painstaking research, the Republic finally developed autonomous drones of their own, turning the one-sided struggle into a war without casualties-or at least, that’s what the government claims.

In truth, there is no such thing as a bloodless war. Beyond the fortified walls protecting the eighty-five Republic territories lies the “nonexistent” Eighty-Sixth Sector. The young men and women of this forsaken land are branded the Eighty-Six and, stripped of their humanity, pilot the “unmanned” weapons into battle…

Shin is the leader of a squadron of eighty-sixers. Lena is a “handler” who commands the detachment from the remote rear with the help of special communication technology.

The farewell story of the severe and sad struggle of these two begins! <<less