Xie Mu’s task was to make the scum gongs fall in love with him.... more>>

He skillfully disguised himself as a white lotus, delicate and pitiful, kind and naïve.

Even if he became an existence thrown away by the slag gong like a cheap pair of shoes, it did not matter, because Xie Mu would quickly make him kneel and apologize, even willing to dig out his heart and present it on a silver platter.

And once the slag gongs fell in love, he would, step by step, lead them into hell.

[I didn’t abandon you, it’s you who abandoned the amnesiac me]
[I didn’t cuck you on purpose, I was being forced ah]
[Even though I used you as a substitute, it wasn’t on purpose]

What could be crueler than abandoning someone only to want them back and find out that they’ve become forever out of reach? <<less

I possessed a fake saintess who was going to die when the real saint appeared five years later.... more>>

‘Let’s just stay still. Isn’t this an opportunity?’

At least a building owner just by collecting from the saintess’ salary!

So I was planning to run away after properly acting like a saintess, but…

Somehow, the Gods are in weird conditions, though?

[God of Knowledge, Hessed, sighs in relief when he sees your body.]
[God of Benevolence, Oman, declares that he will kill the bastard who treats you disrespectfully.]
[God of Love, Odyssey is fueling with arrogance next to you.]
[God of Destruction, Ciel, is shedding tears worrying if you got hurt.]
In addition, the candidates for the male lead, who were cold to the fake saintess in the original story, are surely somewhat strange!

“Why do I have mixed thoughts whenever I think of you?”

The High Priest, who used to be a watcher, comes whenever he have time, “I want you to be in the position of the Crown Princess.”

The Crown Prince, who hated and avoided me, proposed, “Tell me if you want anything. I’ll give you a title if you want to.”

The Merchant Owner, who used to say he had no feelings, kept looking at me and trying to give me something!

On top of that, the villain, who was supposed to destroy the world, said that he would cooperate, let alone, kill me. But!

No, I’m a saintess and I have no interest in the end of the world!

Just let me be a building owner according to my original plan! <<less

During middle school, Seko Rento fell in love with his classmate Yosaki Misa, who had once saved him.... more>>

Rento, who went to the same high school as Misa, repeatedly made bold advances toward Misa, but all of them were unsuccessful.

However, Rento never give up.

Such days continued for about a year.

Today, as usual, Rento confesses his love to Misa, and Misa's best friend, Hinata Haru, always gets in the way of Rento to protect Misa.

Yet, the three of them often chatted normally, and they also often went home together.

On the way home, Rento sits on a bench in a nearby park after parting ways with the other two at a crossroads.

After a short while, Haru who was supposed to have left arrives.

"Well then, let's go to my house again today."

This is the story of the three of them. <<less

Callius von Jervain.... more>>

A character who dies no matter what he does. A character who falls into a forced choice route where he can only die, no matter his choices up to that point. However, there is a single route where the character can live and play the game.

And I have to carve out that route somehow.

Because I’ve become Callius von Jervain in the game. <<less

[Worldgate Online] the worlds first full-scale VRMMORPG.... more>>

After maxing out the notoriously bad healer class and completing an ascension event, I got transported into a world that closely resembled the game, but in which most of the game’s systems had disappeared, even though my appearance and skills remained the same.

Even though I am a boy, the pretty girl I was playing as became my real body, with shining wings on my back. A race that can “heal” the wounds of the world, which should have been extinct long ago.

But isn’t that a bit too harsh of a start for a level 1 healer?

The story is about a protagonist with low combat power and various handicaps, relying on those around him to overcome their problems. <<less

A fake saintess born by misconstruing the oracle.... more>>

The evil woman who was abandoned by the deceitful family who deceived the empire and died while committing all kinds of evil because of envy towards the real saintess… That was my role in the original novel.

After learning what happened in the book, I decided. I can’t live in this country because it’s dirty and rude. The only answer is asylum! There should be no criminal charges for a life of adventure, so I’ll just live a good life aiming for the flowery path. Nobody kills anyone, nobody is jealous…

However, something is strange.

Every day I hear news about accidents happening to the extras who mocked me and originally died at my hands. But I didn’t do it this time…?? <<less

If the villainess is being rude, give her a proper scolding.

I'm Selena, a daughter born to a family well-known for their fertile women. I was sold off in a marriage to a sickly duke whose life hung in the balance, for the sake of producing an heir of his family. They provided me a medicine purported to aid in pregnancy, and the astrologist even advised me about good days to sleep together, but...there was no child.... more>>

"So, are there any signs of pregnancy?"

"Ah, I-I'm sorry."

"You're useless. What luck do you think won you the position of the duke's wife?"

I couldn't say a word.

‘No, excuse me. I only have to look at the sky to pluck a star. That's how I attained this position.'

***

A husband who doesn't like touching me in the least.

But he's still pitiful so let's at least make him healthy by feeding him nutritious food, getting him to exercise, and I'll personally test any doubtful food first. Once he recovers from my extensive efforts, I'll sign an annulment paper and flee, but...

"You agreed to a contract to bear me an heir. But to think you would go back on your words..."

Although he's in good health now, my "former" husband has become a bit too healthy.

"You're healthy now!"

"The duties of marriage are sacred. I will collect my dues."

"Wait. Wait! But we're divorced? We're no longer husband and wife..."

He smirked then took a piece of paper from his breast pocket and tossed it to me.

"We aren't divorced yet." <<less

Possessed as the male lead’s younger sister.... more>>

Having lost my parents in the war and living alone with my brother, I get a job at the notorious Duke of Akarut.

“Hey, what’s your name?”

“It’s Chase.”

However, there were a few issues ―

I was currently in disguise as a boy, and the problem was that in the future, the Duke was going to kill my older brother.

In the end, I ran away to survive… but Raiden Akarut came looking for me.

“What does the Duke want from me?”

“I’m sorry, but I have a lot I want from you.”

His voice was strange.

When I tried to turn my head to look at him, Raiden buried his face in my shoulder.

“…You probably don’t want anything from me, but I do. When I see you, it makes me angry.”

Raiden tightened his arms around my waist. <<less

When Han Kain woke up, he and several other people were inside a mysterious hotel with different rules and different expectations. ... more>>

Going into each hotel room threw them into other worlds and scenarios where they must brace death at times to escape or lift the curse of the individual rooms for a chance to bring everyone that died during the process back to life.

Using their blessings that were given at the time of entry, they have to weave their way through the rooms while sometimes sacrificing themselves for a higher likelihood of success.

* Very little horror; more of a thriller <<less

Living in Ataraxia, a world of swords and magic, a reincarnated individual decided to make a living out of streaming.... more>>

Living in a world where such a thing did not exist despite the many forms of entertainment, he quickly made a name for himself.

This is not the tale of just a streamer... but of a boy who becomes a legend as a haishinsha. <<less

When he came to his senses, Hirasawa Kazuki, a normal university student, found himself in possession of the body of a game’s character.... more>>

Moreover, it was Harold Stokes, the story’s most hated character who was even given the title 『King of Tr*sh』by the players. Myriads of landmines were just waiting for him to step on them!

Will Harold be able to clear the survival route while avoiding the countless death flags in his way?! <<less

Chen Ju, a high school student, is a fearless bully. Relying on his family’s wealth, he shamelessly pursued Jiang Zhou, a transfer student. He would wait at the classroom door after class and block him at the school gate after school. Unexpectedly, Jiang Zhou didn’t appreciate it. Chen Ju, feeling embarrassed and angry, used his cunning to find leverage and threatened Jiang Zhou to be in a relationship with him.... more>>

However, one day, a drastic change occurred in Chen Ju’s family. He went from being a young master whom everyone supported to being a burden that everyone despised. A few years later, Chen Ju transformed into an obedient child.

At a class reunion, Chen Ju met Jiang Zhou, who had become a big boss. The disparity in status and relationship made Chen Ju hesitate, and he could only dare secretly like him.

However, Jiang Zhou, who had always ignored him, seemed like a different person. He was very kind to Chen Ju. When Chen Ju was immersed in this happiness, he accidentally learned the truth. It turned out that Jiang Zhou came to him for revenge.

Heartbroken, Chen Ju cut off all contact with Jiang Zhou and left that place. However, a few months later, while he was eating a big watermelon at his grandfather’s house, he looked up and saw Jiang Zhou, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, standing outside the yard.

“Little Orange, I was wrong. Come back with me, okay?” Jiang Zhou’s eyes were affectionate, and his tone was gentle.

Initially cold, terrible, and sharp-tongued, later becomes gentle and dotes on his wife Gong×Initially innocent and adorable, a pampered young master, later becomes timid, naturally stuttering, and pitiful Shou <<less

Li Xiangfu returned after traveling through the Nuzun Kingdom!
Life's pressures molded him into a polymath, excelling in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting during his years of adventure. His embroidery and culinary skills surpassed all, and he assumed the role of the household manager.... more>>

The ambitious young master of the Li family, fixated on seizing the family fortune, faced exile abroad. Upon his return several years later, everyone anticipated his mischief. However, instead of chaos, they witnessed him playing the guqin in the morning, engaging in double-sided embroidery at noon, and preparing soup after washing his hands in the evening.

Li Xiangfu mused, "People resemble pale chrysanthemums, tranquil and content, devoid of desires. Let's not disrupt this tranquility."

In subsequent events:
The traditional and stern eldest young master of the Li family: "...Little brother, go and have fun in a club."
The composed and reserved second young master of the Li family: "...Little brother, go fall in love."
Mr. Li, wishing for greater resilience: "...Son, just be wild."

One day, the head of the Qin family proposed a marital alliance.
Mr. Li responded, "I have one daughter and must consult her wishes first."
Qin Jin interjected, "No, I am interested in your younger son."
Mr. Li contemplated, "...Then we must prioritize those seeking a blind date with him this year. You're the twenty-ninth."
"..." <<less

I entered a very common male-dominated series set at the end of the century.... more>>

My family happened to be a famous master swordsman family, that will also be shattered and destroyed by the main character in the early days.

There are three sons in this house. The first one is called a genius, the second one is called a mad dog, and the third one is hard to see even if they live in the same house.

Of all things, I’m the youngest in this family.

According to the original, she grew up immature and is destined to die by her older brother and is an extra, who claims to be the ninth wife of the novel’s protagonist.

‘Brother! I will help you!’

First of all, in order to avoid the death flag, I repaired the third older brother, who became a Villain due to a sense of inferiority.

As I got closer to my brother like that, it seemed like I was gradually creating a future that was different from the original, but-

“Hello, Lady.”

The first brother, who lacks character, brought her in.

That’s so sweet! It’s sad to know what kind of hardship you are going through!

Let’s stop this marriage! Third brother is on my beloved list. Let’s add one more person.

“So, sister, don’t marry that guy” <<less

I became the leader of a villain organization.

“I’ve never seen a woman with hair as red as blood as lady.”... more>>

Blood dripped down as if waiting and soaked the floor. Belial held out the blood-stained sword. But Rose couldn’t care less about it because,

“What do you think? Isn’t it as beautiful as lady’s hair?”

Belial Le Serenity.

Because the man that I’ve been looking for such a long time, immediately took an interest in me as soon as he saw me.

I possesed a supporting role in a romance novel. In addition, I would be killed by a villain sub-male before the female lead appears.

By the way,

The very Belial who did not let go of the heroine until the moment of his death,

“You are as quiet as a flower in the field, as dazzling as the sun in the sky, as graceful as a deer playing in the mountains.”

I’m talking about this.

I thought I’d live a rough life and get killed. But it seems that this villain has no intention of killing me. <<less

The protagonist, Sukui Ren, realized... more>>

In the world in which he lives, the sense of virtues ​​are often reversed.

Sometimes he lives as a normal boy, and sometimes he lives as a boy who is protected and lusted after.

Even though everyone else hasn’t changed at all, Ren doesn’t know what to do because he’s the only one who notices this discomfort.

Because he has a sense of normalcy, he spends his time normally in this unusual world…….then, naturally, some things change.

And so the changes that occur even in a world that Ren takes for granted……this is what bothers Ren. <<less

An Immortal does not differentiate between good and evil, nor do they care about the distinction between black and white. They do not ask what is right or wrong, and consider all living things as dogs. In spite of everything, Immortals pursue the Dao with bitter resolve. ... more>>

Any being who disturbs my Dao, good or evil, will be forced to meet their karma, reduced to nothing more than ashes. <<less

He was once an officer in command of the king's army and a war hero who led his people to victory in the War of the Roses, a knight and gentleman of noble birth of Valdemaera.... more>>

Until she caused him to go blind.

The man grew cranky and unruly, and shut himself away in a remote villa. The people called it the Mansion of the Beast. Late at night, she knocked on the mansion's door.

*

"Do you know who broke my eyes?"
"......."
"A maid just like you."

A hand cupped her cheek, then passed over her chin and grabbed her neck. She coughed raggedly as her breathing was squeezed out.

"Do you even know how she broke them?"
"......."
"She poured poison into my eyes."

The pressure pressing down on her hand was heavy.

This is the weight of my sins. Even if I spend the rest of my life helping him, I will never be able to erase this karma.

*

"Meeting you is the greatest luck of my life," the man whispered.

"Next time, we'll both walk this path with our eyes open."

Next time....... She pursed her lips and tried to pronounce it.

Will there be a next for us? <<less

Su Ran, a music prodigy, woke up transmigrated into a book.... more>>

At that point in time, the main story arc in the book had already been completed. As a villainess female supporting character, not only did she need to take over the original owner's pitiful life in poverty, she also gained an instant son right at his rebellious period.

Ten or so more years from then, the son would turn into a twisted, evil villain. He would appear in one of the extra chapters to pick on the male and female lead's children.

***

Su Ran: Son, you shouldn't be too outstanding.
Su Han: Why not?
Su Ran: 'cause you will be killed.

Su Ran: Son, would you like to learn music from me and become a zen, little fairy boy who only needs to drink dew.
Su Han: No, I want to go into business so I can support you. <<less

Shocked after Yuki Himemura found out that the club senpai he was crushing on got a boyfriend, he decided to become a VTuber—something both he and his senpai have always liked—and used his savings to assemble his equipment.... more>>

He gets his virtual character designed only to discover that it’s a 3D model of a cute girl and, in the process, unintentionally ends up portraying one!

Not only that but the person who designed and rigged his model and his favorite VTubers are starting to take a liking to him…? <<less

Before losing his memory, Gong Luochen was forced to marry Yan Wanyi. He felt extremely bored with her and only found pleasure for his own in bed. He never looked at her face or paid attention to her. He only liked to torture her from the doggy position.... more>>

After losing his memory, Gong Luochen’s favourite part of Yan Wanyi was her waist. He enjoyed grasping it gently, finding it slender and smooth. The way it twisted on her body was very alluring.

Gong Luochen, after regaining his memory for the first time in his ‘sober’ state, requested her to use the woman-on-top position.

(Synopsis is badly written, in short, a it’s very dog blood story, with meat as the main component and plot as the supplement, and the whole process is 1v1) <<less

I lived a pretty pathetic life. My fiancé not only used me, but also cheated on me. And my family, instead of protecting me, their daughter, acted as if I was at fault and announced that I wasn’t their real child. To top all of that off, I was almost killed for political reasons. So, I decided to end my pain. But somehow, I miraculously went back in time.... more>>

With my second chance, I decided to take my revenge. Take revenge on my enemies and refine myself, cleaning up my past mistakes one by one… And break up with my fiancé who’ll just end up bothering me in the future.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t know you suffered this much…”

However, the man who’d told me that he cheated on me because he thought that I was unattractive was now apologizing.

“I’ve changed my mind. I’m interested in you.”

“…”

“I never thought that I would find my first love at this age. If you feel sorry for me, why don’t you pay me back.”

In addition, the Duke that I temporarily allied with to be able to break up with my ex-fiancé started becoming obsessed with me. I was just trying to accomplish my revenge so why is everything so different from the past. <<less

The once wealthy and powerful Ryuuzen clan has been all but destroyed. Their misfortune began in 1960, when a majority of the family was wiped out when their vacation villa was buried under a landslide. However, search and rescue teams discovered something even more shocking: A majority of the bodies they discovered showed obvious signs of having been mu*dered before the landslide.... more>>

As though it were a trigger, what came to be known as "The Curse of the Ryuuzen Clan" spread throughout the descendants of the family's only survivor. By mu*der, by su*cide, by accident... it seemed none who held the name "Ryuuzen" could live to see the age of 35, and now, the family has been reduced to a single woman, lying in a hospital bed, days away from death.

Kamo Touma was once just another of the endless parade of sleazy tabloid journalists looking to exploit a prominent family's tragedy to sell magazines, but Ryuuzen Rena's kindness melted his frozen heart, driving him to quit his old job and become an investigative journalist specializing in overturning cases of false arrest. Eventually, he and Rena were married, but now, the curse threatens to steal away their happiness.

Kamo prays for a miracle, and his prayers are answered by the Hourglass of Miracles, an artifact spoken of in rumors and urban legends, said to grant one wish to anyone who obtains it.

"Meister Hora", a guide for those who obtain the hourglass, tells Kamo there is only one way to break the curse and save Rena: He must travel back in time to the year 1960 and catch the culprit of the original Ryuuzen Family massacre.

Who was the culprit of the mu*ders that took place almost 60 years ago? Why did they steal away the lives of the Ryuuzen clan? What is the true nature of the "Curse of the Ryuuzen Clan?" And perhaps most mysteriously of all... What is Meister Hora's goal in all this?

Winner of the 29th annual Ayukawa Tetsuya Award. <<less