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

"Ariya", a man enticed by death...
"Vakin", a man who admires those with will to live...
And "Lilith", an Angel's Corpse in between two extremes...... more>> /> These are the stories...
Of a bond spiraling into madness. <<less

“Don’t get the wrong idea, okay. I definitely don’t like people such as you!”... more>>

This template tsundere phrase marked the beginning of mine and Aotsuki Miyuu’s story. Because of her cold and indifferent attitude, she always stands out negatively in class. However one day, we ended up talking more and more with each other, and I started to see the warmth behind her cold words. Why is she so distanced and unaffectionate towards people despite being so kind? That seems to be related to her past that I don’t know about…

This is a story about love, telling the coming along of a boy and girl until they finally act affectionate towards each other. <<less

It’s the vacation of a lifetime, a trip to a remote island filled with geniuses and mu*der.... more>>

On Wet Crow’s Feather Island, a tiny speck in the Sea of Japan, lives Akagami Iria, the exiled daughter of a powerful family. Born into great wealth, she was a princess of the highest pedigree–until she was cut off by the leader of the Akagami Foundation. For the last five years, she’s lived on Feather Island with her maids. But she hasn’t been alone. She has invited the best minds Japan has to offer to come and stay with her.

And so nineteen-year-old college student Ii-chan and his best friend, computer genius Kunagisa Tomo, find themselves as Iria’s guests at her elaborate mansion. Surrounded by fascinating women–a chef, a fortune-teller, a scholar, and an artist, not to mention his own friend Tomo–Ii-chan is feeling a little overmatched intellectually. But the sudden discovery of a grisly mu*der sends the island into shock. And Ii-chan discovers that he does possess a bit of genius: the ability to discover what is real and what is fake… who is who they claim to be–and who is a killer. <<less

That girl once called “Hero”,... more>>

She was seen as the savior of Humanity, and as the ultimate obliterator of Demons plaguing the world. Her magic was rule-breaking, her healing powers almighty, her weapon mastery unparalleled, and her will was of steel.

And then, she was called “monster”, and her tremendous power and abnegation was feared. Betrayed by her own comrades, she continued alone in her mission. She will not stop until all Demons are eradicated. Killing, killing, killing them all. Because that’s the Hero’s duty.

Losing her past, gaining new companions won’t alter her path. There is only one reason guiding her actions.

“Because I’m a hero.” <<less

Inari Hinata was an ordinary high-school boy. He was visiting his father’s family during the summer holidays where, by chance, he met the fox spirit, Kon.... more>>

Kon was looking for someone to fight against the Impurity, which arises from people’s negative emotions, and Hinata was one of the few people who could fight against it. He wanted to help Kon, but to fight against the Impurity, he needed to become a fox miko.

A priestess… Yes, he had to become a woman.

It would have normally been an impossible proposition. However, Hinata has always had a wish he wanted to fulfill, and the proposal to become a woman was a godsend to reach that wish, so he readily agreed. Hinata’s wish was to be with his childhood friend and best friend, Ooyama Magami, for the rest of his life.

Even though two men couldn’t be together, it wouldn’t be if he became a woman. With this thought in mind, Hinata makes an unimaginable summer holiday debut as a gender bender.

Spending summer holidays as fox miko, she fought the Impurity daily as the Fox. Always by her side in battle was the Wolf, a wolf miko. Although she didn’t talk much, she had built up trust with her during their battles.

Despite all these new encounters, the summer holidays eventually ended, and Hinata had to return to school. When she arrived at her classroom, nervous about her incredible summer holiday debut, she found an unfamiliar tall and beautiful woman there.

She was Magami, who had made her debut during the same time.

Just as she was about to ask her what was going on, the Impurity appeared and Hinata headed off to battle. As usual, she cleansed the Impurity with the Wolf, who also rushed to the scene. However, the Wolf, who usually left without saying anything, suddenly asked her out of nowhere.

“You are… Hinata, aren’t you?”

Yes… The Wolf’s true identity was Magami, who had become a woman for the same reason as Hinata. Thus, the two were reborn as women after their mutual goals clashed.

This is a romantic comedy disguised as a transformation heroine story, in which two beautiful girls who used to be men enjoy flirting with each other. <<less

Wataru Sajou , who is deeply in love with his beautiful classmate Aika Natsukawa, is continuing to approach her without getting discouraged while having dreams about their mutual love.... more>>

However one day he woke up thinking,

“I am not really fit to be together with someone as good as her, huh…”

Upon realizing this, Wataru started keeping an appropriate distance towards her, much to Aika’s surprise.

“Could it be that he hates me now…?”

Did his intentions slip by her because she was getting impatient after arriving at the wrong conclusion!?

This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just cant get their feelings across and both think their love is unrequited! <<less

Sajou Wataru is infatuated with his classmate Natsukawa Aika to the point of him living in daydreams about their mutual love and relationship, relentlessly approaching her at every chance. However, one day, Wataru sobers up, and has to face reality.... more>>

“There’s no way I’d be a good fit for an unattainable flower like her, right…?”

After starting to see reality as it was, Wataru proceeded to keep a certain distance to Aika, which left her in turmoil.

“Does he...hate me now…?”

Resulting from this misunderstanding is awakening of subconscious feelings that come and go!? Thus begins the romcom of mutual one-sided feelings, plagued by misunderstandings! <<less

Adaptation of the RPGMaker game by Kikiyama, Yume Nikki is the story about a young girl named Madotsuki that travels and explores her dreams every night, never leaving her room. Those dreams are filled with the most estrange beings and places, giving an insight into Madotsuki. Follow her while she discovers the deepest places of her mind. ... more>>

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Madotsuki is a girl living in a simple room. She can’t or doesn’t want to go out of this room, even though she has barely anything to do in it besides playing an old game. That, and sleeping. And it’s precisely that what she does, sleep and explore the vast world of her dreams, although, always, completely alone.

This Light Novel is the official Light Novel version of the popular game, Yume Nikki, done by Kikiyama. It was released on the 28th of August of 2013 by FreeGameNovel.

Even if it’s official and Kikiyama is involved, it’s also specified that this is the personal interpretation of the author, Akira, and therefore, any other interpretation of the events the players may have is still as valid as it was before. <<less

The story is about a man who’s opposed to the now-common practice of implanting false memories, but is one day given memories of a fictional... more>> childhood friend. This fabricated happiness torments him, but then, to his surprise, he meets her - a girl who shouldn’t exist. <<less

When I was 18, because my father opposed the tyrant Emperor with his ideals of neutrality, that tyrant had my entire family’s neck cut off by guillotine – including mine.... more>>

When I opened my eyes, it was my 12th birthday again.

In order to save my family, I decided to become that tyrant’s servant. So, Your Majesty, lets get to know each other - I’ll treat you well, so please don’t kill me again!

“Its because I’m truly on your side! I swear to you!”

“Shut up.”

However, earning this future tyrant’s trust, who doesn’t trust humanity, is extremely difficult.

“Please, don’t let me deceive you anymore”

“If deception is the only way you can be by my side, then so be it”

“Huh?”

“Again, I treasure what’s mine. Don’t hurt yourself without my permission”. <<less

The 17th Emperor, a woman, owes her throne to the Duke of Roark, who aided her ascent over her brothers. Though publicly revered, she harbors... more>> a secret liaison with the duke, her devoted supporter. Behind closed doors, she surrenders to him, shedding her regal facade. One fateful night, he breaches protocol, entering her chamber unbidden. Ignoring her protests, he asserts his desire, ravishing her despite her pleas. Authority crumbles in his presence as he claims her body, indifferent to her dignity. In his embrace, she is powerless, succumbing to his primal urges in a tumult of passion and betrayal. <<less

Our protagonist was one day summoned to another world.... more>>

The summoner was a slender young girl who could use magic.

However, the fate that awaited him there was not a heroic tale overflowing with hopes and dreams.

“Do I perhaps have the blood of a hero destined to save this world?”

“Bzzt! Nope. Wrong answer! You are a toy with the purpose of being tortured!!”

A story of a slightly dangerous 너 (You)

and a slightly strange 나 (I)

meeting in a slightly lonely place (Asylum). <<less

Kōdo Ikusei Senior High School, a leading prestigious school with state-of-the-art facilities where nearly 100% of students go on to university or find employment. The students there have the freedom to wear any hairstyle and bring any personal effects they desire. Kōdo Ikusei is a paradise-like school, but the truth is that only the most superior of students receive favorable treatment.... more>>

The protagonist Kiyotaka Ayanokōji is a student of D-class, which is where the school dumps its “inferior” students in order to ridicule them. For a certain reason, Kiyotaka was careless on his entrance examination, and was put in D-class. After meeting Suzune Horikita and Kikyō Kushida, two other students in his class, Kiyotaka’s situation begins to change.

Note:- Even though Volume 0 is the prequel of this series, it is advised to read till Year 2 Volume 8 beforehand to avoid getting spoiled (which is precisely the reason why it was released after Y2 V8).

Anime:-
Season 1: Volume 1 to 3 + Volume 4.5
Season 2: Volume 4 to 7 + Volume 7.5 <<less

On the front line of the war, there’s a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping... more>> voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan’s most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself “God.” And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army… <<less

As if it wasn’t enough for me to be reincarnated as a child in the slums, I was taken to a city of crime and became a test subject. ... more>>

But then, when I saw the man that came to destroy the research institute, I realized that this was the world of an angst-filled reverse harem novel.

While living a relatively normal life after escaping from the institute, the heroine of the novel moved in next door.

From the looks of it, I might be the heroine’s neighbor extra.

Originally, the heroine was to save the unconscious and fatally wounded villain and in return, be subject to a fanatical obsession.

But, why. Why is the sub-villain collapsed in front of my house?

The sub-villain, Lakis Avalon, was the king of the underworld and the very same frightening man that I had met at the institute before.

“…”

I took a moment’s glance around then I kicked the man’s body away.

You’ve got the wrong house, Villain. <<less

I, Kaya Minafuchi, a Japanese high school girl, was summoned to another world by its god, in order to protect it. Their god had summoned me to defend this world, and to the people that summoned me, my reply was of course:... more>>

“I don’t care about that. It’s your world, so do something about it yourselves.” <<less

Every shopping district used to have them, the gods of commercial blessings called Blessed Ones. Now, one is coming to my local shopping district. Most are supposed to be old ladies but this one is…a third year middle schooler.... more>>

Not only that, she’s got a “butler” accompanying her and they transferred together into my class! It’s custom for Blessed Ones to never touch money so apparently the “butler” is supporting her in her daily life. But still, never touching money? That’s crazy!

What’s the truth behind it all? And why, why does she smile so wildly? I can’t stop thinking about her… Is this love? <<less

As night fell, the other side of the city was just beginning to wake up.... more>>

The driver retracted his claws, and the bartender hid his tail.

The blood turned into roses, and the long hair wrapped around the branches.

"Believe me, there were absolutely no monsters in the world."

"Shut up, you didn't have an ID card!"

"..."

The unknown creature, inexplicably domineering, attacked the rich young man who was actively making money and saving the world as a sideline. <<less

I have one older sister and three younger sisters.... more>>

We all got along well and were a picture-perfect happy family.

But it all suddenly fell apart.

One day, my older sister locked me up and violated me.
There was no consent, no agreement, just my sister's bottomless love for me.

She loved me morbidly.

My parents, unable to bear seeing me crushed and broken by my sister, transferred me to a distant school.

However, I was so traumatized that even at the new school, I was still afraid of women,

There was a girl there who had the same trauma against the opposite s*x as I did…

"I can only see you."

"I want my brother back."

"Yuran is mine…"

"Yuran, I love you…"

When love that starts to go crazy gets mixed up.

The story begins to move.

"You and I… can't love each other…" <<less

Relying on my outstanding looks and celebrated family’s social standing, I engage in intriguing battles in the financial markets. Carefree and mischievously, stirred up some trouble.... more>>

Rong family’s guileless and sincere eldest son, Rong YuJiang ignited in me noble aspirations like never before.

I do all I can, using all my wiles, throwing myself behind him in the Rong family struggle for inheritance. Was it my compassion for the weak? Was it my delight in an amusing situation?

Or was it due to another reason for which I am unwilling to admit, that I have already fallen in love with him… <<less

Unrequited love is like a pot of strong wine. You know perfectly well that it will make you dizzy, let you lose yourself, and that it will be painful. Yet like moths to a flame, it is gladly endured.... more>>

You take care not to overdo it, but I will not stop until I get thoroughly drunk.

However, for any amount of drunkenness, one day I'll have to sober up. <<less

Abandoned by his parents at a young age and constantly attacked by countless injustices, the boy lived on resiliently. Time passed, and it was a few months ago when he was desperate to meet the expectations of his beloved.... more>>

The red blood that flowed before his eyes, and his fallen sister at the end of it. The boy was dumbfounded by the sight that was all too brutal. What took everything away from the boy was love, a love that was so distorted from the girls who were broken because they loved him.

However, fortunately or unfortunately, the boy had an overwhelming "power" to confront that love.

"Go ahead and try. If you're really confident that I'll love you for who you are. But this time, I'm going to resist a little bit."

This is a dark romance story of the strongest protagonist who challenges the broken heroines. <<less

Do you like Yandere girls!? Of course there’s yankee dere too.
A pure love story smeared in love and madness!

This love is insane