AI buster, the prequel to .hack//SIGN, is the story of Albireo,a debugger, who used to play ‘Fragments,’ the beta version of ‘The World.’ Albireo encounters... more>> Lycoris, whom he assumes is an event NPC (an AI character) but she’s actually a failed version of Aura. She is blind, deaf, and mute, because Albireo debugged her and broke up important files. The missing files are hidden as items in the World, and when returned to Lycoris, she gets a function back. When she gains them all, she changes into a teenage form with purple hair who looks like Aura. Because of his acquaintance with Lycoris, Albireo cannot log out of the game and exit the World. <<less

The year is 2023, three years after the Immortal Dusk* Incident. With the hacker-group Schicksal dissolved, having resigned from CyberConnect Corp., and the position of Network-Trouble Consultant now vacant, Ryuuji Sogabe is forced to scr*pe together a living. However, when an unexpected request from a former colleague is put forward, the evil plot surrounding “The World” drags Ryuuji back into the fold. In this blood-stained final battle, will he come out the victor?... more>>

*Immortal Dusk is the name of the event Geist wished to create in the .hack//LINK game. <<less

Everything can be covered in shadow. This is the significance of C.S. 13. Two players appear beneath the Ikaruga no Kagami with no real recent memories. Ikaruga uses that as a chance to move forward, “What should I do?”... more>>

An original novel derived from .hack//G.U. Pushed forth by original characters, it takes place between volumes 2 and 3. Warning, while the main story remains the same, AIDA’s setting, the twilight epitaphs, Harold, and others have been tweaked. <<less

.hack//CELL is a novel series written by Ryo Suzukaze, serialized in the magazine .hack//G.U.: The World, and published in paperback format.... more>>

It follows the experiences of a female Edge Punisher, Midori, as she hires herself out to players who want to fight her without resistance <<less

“The World” is a massively multiplayer online game played by more than twelve million people across the globe. Within this virtual world Haseo, a PKK... more>> (Player Killer Killer), continues an endless fight. Everything he does is for the sake of the girl Shino, who back in the real world, is hospitalized by an unexplained coma. However, on finally meeting with his sole lead, a PK called ?Tri-Edge,? Haseo is dropped back to Level 1 by a mysterious power! Can Haseo save Shino now that he has lost all of his abilities? <<less

Set in an alternate timeline of Earth, in the year 2010. After a computer virus named “Pluto’s Kiss” crashes nearly every computer in the world, Internet access were blocked for the general public to address security concerns. As two years went by without the Internet and online games, an MMORPG called “The World” is released. Kite, who, after witnessing an abnormality in the game that causes his friend to go comatose, goes on a quest to unravel the mysteries behind the popular MMORPG, “The World”.... more>>

Who is kite from the [.hackers?]
This is a retelling of the early .hack series in novel format. <<less

The story of Hoshimi Akira who wants to get love chocolate on Valentine's Day and his childhood friend, Kumosaki Karin, who gave him what he... more>> wanted but she said "don't take it wrong" . <<less

The Count’s daughter Finne lost her parents in her childhood and was treated coldly by her aunt and cousin. She was imprisoned in a remote villa and treated as incompetent, being looked down upon as a failure who couldn’t even go outside. However, she had another face as the masked Wizard, the “Witch of Dawn,” who achieved the first solo defeat of a flying dragon species in human history.... more>>

After escaping from the villa where she was imprisoned and blowing away demon beasts with her beloved magic, she found herself being treated like a legendary Wizard. Then one day, she received a marriage proposal from the Creutzfeldt family, who had many dark rumors as corrupt nobles.

“I don’t love you.”

It was supposed to be a political marriage with Zion, known as the cold-hearted Ice Magician. However, it was revealed that the person he was looking for was the “Witch of Dawn,” who had saved his life four years ago.

Moreover, Finne, who was supposed to be a formal decorative wife, accidentally displayed her magical talent and became the center of attention throughout the kingdom. <<less

Aix is a 19-year-old E-Rank adventurer. He is a “prodigy” mage that solely specializes in ‘Effect Duration Extension’. He has spent the last five years working like a s*ave around the clock throughout the week.... more>>

When he finally collapses from exhaustion and wakes up on his doorstep, he finally comes to terms with himself. “I’m going to quit this job!” After quitting his job as an adventurer, Aix announced that he would no longer work.

The people who had been enjoying the benefits of the unusually long duration novice magic cause of Aix, panicked when they realized that there was no one to replace him, but it was too late. He smiled and refused all the threats and attempts to coerce him. “I will NEVER work again!” The new life of a novice mage who has been told he won’t work begins now! <<less

One day, I found that the beautiful girl in my class was about to commit su*cide by jumping off a building. She’s the person I like the most and I won’t allow her to do that. So I told her... more>>

—Let’s have sex! <<less

Kagami Taira is an ordinary office worker you can find anywhere.... more>>

“Come to think of it, I was a magician.”

One day, he recalls his previous life as a magician in another world.

However, there is no place for magic in modern Japan.

At a loss of what to do, he tried to use teleportation magic and… He was able to return to his previous world.

However, if the danger of his power becomes known, people will start keeping an eye on him in both worlds.

Thus, he decided to do everything in moderation and live the life of an adventurer leisurely in another world. <<less

“Hunt: ‘I bought you.’... more>>

Ari: ‘I was bought by you.’

This is the land of the 【New Great Nation】 where witches and humans intertwine—.

One day, Hunt Duckarts, a nobleman, buys an unknown girl from the impoverished slum city of 【Stova】, which is the lowest-tier city.

The girl has a peculiar appearance, and a worn opera glove is unnaturally placed on her left hand.

Upon seeing the girl, he becomes certain.

‘Finally, I’ve found it. The key to reaching “that woman.”‘

The girl later comes to know.

His desire is to find the “Witch’s Limbs” and, moreover, to kill the “Witch of the Blue Rose.”

And to achieve that, he intends to use the girl’s power, as a vengeful man.

What exactly is the “Witch’s Limbs” he speaks of?

And why does he vow revenge against the “Witch of the Blue Rose”?

The girl named Ari, given a name by Hunt, was bought only to be exploited by him.

However, gradually, amid the bewilderment and fear she felt towards him, Arii begins to experience emotions she has never felt before…?

This is a story of a young fallen nobleman who lives for revenge and a lonely girl, a journey that will change their destinies—.” <<less

This world is the world before the true savior “The Hero” appeared.... more>>

In this world, there are “Three Hopes.

The “Hero Licht,” the “Saint Milka,” and the “Sage Jamil” exist as the most powerful human beings fighting against the demons.

And…

*The title spoils the story… but there are no heroes in this world yet.

Therefore, unfortunately, there are many beings among the demons that cannot be defeated by them.

This story is not the cool story of the “heroes” you know, but the story before that. <<less

The setting for this story is a country town in 1970’s Japan. One day, Saijo-kun, one of the biggest trouble makers of our school, was caught speeding on his scooter. As his friends, “we” commenced our counterattack on the local resident police officer. Our opponent was a newly appointed, motivated, and young Chuzai-san (resident local police officer). Chuzai-san kept getting back at us with his clever counterattacks! To boot, this Chuzai-san had a young and beautiful wife! Our prank war escalated, and its circumstances wrapped the whole town in confusion. This is the heartwarming (?) story about “our” relationship with “Chuzai-san.”... more>>

Two volumes of novel were published in April 2007. A live action movie is also being planned. <<less

Ariana, who endured abuse from her stepmother and sister, weds a rich commoner. She was in a contract marriage that was picture-perfect.

“As expected of our captain, a masterful decisive charge!” The ideal death!...Or so it was supposed to go, but thanks to his subordinates(?), an unexpected meteoric rise! A death-wish genius officer stirs up a rags to riches space opera, opening!... more>>

Having chuunibyou and getting NTR’d by his girlfriend made the late bloomer Ensign Nao strongly aspire to that situation of [“protecting comrades and dying heroically”]. However, contrary to expectations, in the Capital Region Guard [Coast Guard] where he was assigned, he becomes hugely active thanks to his sharp mind and the unit’s problem children(?)! In a desperate close combat situation where he was supposed to die a [hero’s death], his subordinates annihilate the enemy in the blink of an eye! When encountering space pirates, he plans to stay behind on the ship for a su*cide charge but they succeed in capturing the enemy ship due to engine failure! Though troubled by the demonic unfeminine executive officer and the combo of a mecha maniac and musclehead female sergeant major, one month after taking the post he earns a promotion and exceptionally becomes acting captain. What’s more, it seems he’s found favor with the princess(?)... A death-wish genius officer stirs up a rags to riches space opera, begins! <<less

I got possessed by a soul after I tried to kill myself. After one year I got my body back, but I don't know what... more>> to do anymore. <<less

Harold, the third prince of the kingdom of Dehavals, gazed at his reflection in the mirror and let out a sigh.... more>>

This situation was only natural. After all, Harold had the unfortunate fate of being the most disliked character in the ill-fated role of the antagonist’s sidekick in the romantic mobile RPG “Engage Hazard,” a game he had played in his previous life.

In this RPG, which played out like a romance novel, the ultimate objective was to “win over the most outstanding fiancée in the world.”

During the tutorial phase, Harold had abruptly broken his engagement with the Duke’s daughter, only to challenge the main character. He had spent the rest of the game competing for the affections of various heroines, but in the end, he had remained a woeful secondary character. And as for the heroine… ultimately, his fate was sealed – execution.

But not this time!

Determined to survive, Harold planned to leverage his knowledge from his past life to become stronger. Instead of repeating his mistake of canceling his engagement with the Duke’s daughter, the first one to do so, he resolved to avoid the impending disastrous ending by immediately stepping away from the fiancée rivalry at the start of the main game.

What’s more, in his previous life, this very Duke’s daughter had been the character he had wholeheartedly recommended.

Yet, little did Harold know that this Duke’s daughter was not just stronger than any heroine; she was also more possessive and obsessed than any of them. <<less

「I’m just doing him the favor of dating me.」... more>>

That was the catchphrase of my girlfriend ── Sakura Miharu. A downer, moody, yet a very beautiful and popular girl. Miharu and I have been childhood friends since forever, and I’ve always had a crush on her.

But Miharu never gave plain old me a second glance. I could never convey my feelings to her and had almost given up on my love. However, right after we entered high school, for some reason, she said to me.

「If you really want to, I don’t mind dating you.」

And from there, my hellish life began.

I couldn’t even hold hands with her properly, and Miharu treated me like a servant. She made me the bu*t of jokes in front of everyone, had me run errands like a lackey, and always laughed saying, “I’m just doing him the favor of dating me.”

After nearly half a year of this life, on the way back from a date, Miharu said.

「──I’m bored, so let’s break up.」

Something inside me broke. Like a spell that had been cast for a long time has finally been lifted. Miharu immediately apologized jokingly. To her, I sent a message back.

──Sorry, but I found someone else I like.

This is the story of a girl who suffers, regrets, becomes jealous, cries, and apologizes until the very end, and what happens after she apologizes. <<less

Ibuki Kazami, a second-year high school student, has a cheeky childhood friend named Airi Kamishiro.... more>>

Airi is said to be the prettiest girl in school, with her doll-like appearance of blonde hair and sapphire-blue eyes.

Ibuki and Airi were born on the same day and at the same place, and grew up together like siblings. As a result, Airi has always taken a cheeky attitude towards Ibuki.

One day, as they were quarreling as usual, Airi asks Ibuki, “Shall we try kissing?”

Ibuki responded, “Ha! Like a virg*n like you could ever do it.”

Airi provokes Ibuki with her cheeky attitude, saying, “If you don’t feel any attraction to me, then I guess you have no chance, huh?”

Ibuki, determined to prove himself, decides to take up the challenge and answers, “Okay, let’s do it.”

But then she gets flustered and says, “Huh? N-no, wait…”

Ibuki asks, “What’s wrong? Were you just bluffing earlier?” The two end up kissing unexpectedly.

However, when they actually kiss, Airi started to show more affection than expected…

This is a story about childhood friends who have a crush on each other and end up becoming a loving couple, even though they fought like cats and dogs. <<less

Because he forgot to turn off the stream, it was revealed that he actually has cheat abilities and that he dotes on his little sister. ... more>>

Yusuka Okada, a poor explorer who dropped out of school in order to earn money to support his little sister who's attending a prestigious school. Although he is very strong, but because he's only a junior high school graduate, the Dungeon Association doesn't believe he's able to defeat SS-rank monsters.

He recently started dungeon streaming only to receive endless criticism and accusations about his stream being staged or full of CG.

His life in poverty shows no sign of ending.

One day, while he was hunting in an empty SS-rank dungeon to secure meat for his little sister like usual, he witnessed a scene of two very beautiful sisters being assaulted by some men.

Turns out, those sisters are a bunch of unparalleled yandere. <<less

After a god screws up and accidentally takes high schooler Shou’s life, he offers him reincarnation with a gift to make up for it. Shou... more>> asks to retain all his old memories for the new life. Shou is reborn as Will, a noble’s son in a world where magic use is common and involves knowledge of kanji characters. With all his memories, he’s a brilliant toddler, and when he experiments with magic, he finds that he has an amazing talent for it! What’s more, though he was smart but unloved in his old life, in his new life he has a mother and a father who both love him deeply. His future as Will is looking very bright and cool! <<less

The main character, Ikigamanari Narutada, utilized a faulty skill called "Clone" with a major flaw: even though it's a clone, the main body still feels pain. Despite this, he continued to explore dungeons, facing impossible difficulty levels on a daily basis.... more>>

No matter how many times he died or how much pain he endured, he remembered the enemy's movements and optimized his own. He honed himself to challenge the abyss deep within the dungeon, where the true challenge lay.

It’s like playing a death game, where dying and learning were part of the strategy.

One day, Narutada encountered an unexpected situation.

"Hurry, we need to escape!"
"I'm fine, I can handle this."

It was an irregular monster, a disaster that occasionally occurred in dungeons when monsters ignored floors and moved unpredictably.

Amidst this chaos, Narutada brushed aside the hands of stopping girls and challenged the irregular monster group solely for his own training, sacrificing several clones in the process.

To him, it was just an extension of his usual training.

However, things took a drastic turn when this incident was captured in the girls' livestream.

"Who's that reckless guy?"
"LOL, diving into irregular monsters? What a joke."

These girls were famous dungeon streamers, boasting 800,000 subscribers and tens of thousands of simultaneous viewers.

"I'm being exposed online."
"Bro, let's start streaming now!"

Eventually, Narutada, encouraged by his sister, started his own streaming business.

Through his streams, the world learned about Narutada's true strength, his abnormality, and the fact that what they called the "deep layers" were nothing more than tutorials.

This is the story of a man who embraced the pain and fear of death and delved deeper into the dungeon than anyone else, shocking the world.

Or perhaps, it's the story of a madman dragging the world into the depths of the dungeon. <<less

This is a short story of a Mackerel meeting with the Emperor.... more>>

Rank 3rd in Syosetsu's top 100 in Funny category as of 11/27/22.

A good read for a break from long novels and chapters. <<less

A comedy of exploration unfolds between two individuals caught in a mutual crush—a love comedy bound to induce sighs!... more>>

"So, a friend asked me… what type of girl is Sota into?"

Troubled second-year high school boy, Sota Sedaka, finds himself one day receiving an unusual consultation from his childhood friend and crush, Noa Fujishiro.

"Noa…! Could it be that this is…?"

"N-no, it's not! I told you, it's just about a friend!"

With this approach, even the romance-inept Sota knows the drill.

In other words, could it be that Noa is also into Sota? However, on another day, Sota ends up being confessed to by another girl. Was it really just "a friend's talk" after all? But Noa keeps coming closer, and who on earth is this "friend" they are talking about!? <<less