The Third is set many years after a devastating war, which killed 80% of the earth's population. Earth is being watched by a group of... more>> beings known as The Third, named after the red eye on their forehead (Space Eye) that can access many types of computer systems. <<less

I, Amelia, a plain follower of a Marquis’s daughter, Miss Sophie, only respected and admired her.... more>>

But when I saw her fiance, His Highness the Crown Prince, and a baron’s daughter secretly meeting each other at the same time as Miss Sophie, my unassuming, ordinary days of very much loving just peace and love stories began to change.

Furthermore, meeting the second prince and Miss Sophie’s younger brother, and also seeing how Miss Sophie was changing for good, I gradually began to think to myself that staying the way I am isn’t good for me.

This is a story of where the plain me who had been quietly living life begins to face forward, finding myself. <<less

One day, Hira Katsuki, a part-timer living a listless life, picked up what looked like a runaway girl. The girl who called herself Mayu was... more>> standing there with a sign hanging from her neck that read, “Please pick me up.” Though thinking it as troublesome, Katsuki allows her to stay in his home apartment for only one week, as he worried she might get caught up in a crime. She is a girl who won’t reply at all when asked about the details of her running away from home, however, the distance between them gets closer little by little–. And then the promised seventh day is approaching!? <<less

The unattainable flower is made up of effort and lies.... more>>

Although having many friends but no close ones, and being average in sports and studies—I, Hanashiro Natsuhiko, a self-proclaimed ‘high school student who does not pretend’, was brought to the student council room because I noticed that the student council president, Takashiro Yui, might not be wearing underwear!

The ace of the athletic club, Hiyo Ichinose, the naturally talented and older vice-president, Alice Saito, and the silent yet intelligent Futaba Tsubaki… There, in the illustrious student council of the Fumimyo High School, I witnessed their “hidden truths.”

“Only eight months left until graduation, Hanashiro-san, you should help too!”

“Eh! So you really aren’t wearing any!!?”

Grades, friendships, prestige—all for the ‘perfect high school life.’

They suppress their individuality behind that dazzling youth and drag me into their student council activities!?

Behind the enviable and joyful youth, there might be hidden efforts and lies—

The secret times spent with these perfect (?), girls, a disguised campus romantic comedy, begins! <<less

Timeriders can freeze time for one second for every 200,000 words they read. Neat trick, wouldn’t you say? But what happens when they stop reading? Pretty much what happens when a normal human being stops eating.... more>>

Tokinori Rinne follows the spon­taneous summer adventures of a chipper group of kids, led by Rinne Mitsukuri Meyerhold, a human / timerider hybrid, and Kodaka Kusumoto, her next-door neighbor. Nothing can go wrong there, right? Right…?

Well… for starters, Rinne really hates reading. <<less

Two years have passed since the transformation of Tokyo. Highschool student, Akizuki Renji, along with the popular idol, Yumiie Kanata, become, “invaders,” whose job is... more>> to invade “Critical Zone: Tokyo.” At the dead city known to be controlled by “the enemies of mankind,” can the sworn promise between Renji and Kanata be fulfilled!? <<less

I, Hayami Soutaro, who was bored with my peaceful life, desperately wanted stimulation. Providing me with stimulation at that time was no other than Minamisawa Nami, who is said to be the most beautiful girl in the school, sitting right next to me.... more>>

I don't know what was she thinking that she suddenly, without a prior notice whatsoever, started touching me during the class. Moreover, to... to my... m-- most important part at that.

This is the beginning of a love story, with a delusional development that every man in the world has probably dreamt of at least once. <<less

First-year high school student Yu Azuma sets four rules for herself to live her high school life in order to “definitely become an idol.”... more>>

This moving coming of age novel depicts the 10-year journey of a girl aiming to become an idol, with a current top idol as its protagonist! <<less

The series takes place in an indeterminate time in the future, 500 years after an apocalyptic war between all of Earth’s nations destroyed civilization, when humanity has reestablished itself. ... more>>

In this future world, the Roman Catholic Church has become a major military power, whose goals include the protection of humanity against the vampiric Methuselahs, who war upon humankind (or “Terrans,” as they call humans). Their seat of power is the Vatican, an attractive place with traditional European architecture; it is likely the same Vatican city in the real world (albeit perhaps rebuilt following the previous war).

The Methuselahs are themselves another major political and military force. Their capital of Byzantium (presumably built on the site of the real world’s Byzantium, now Istanbul) appears as an elegant metropolis, surrounded by a field of particles which filters out UV radiation, thus protecting the Methuselah population. <<less

A mysterious terrorist organization is hell-bent on orchestrating a war between the New Human Empire and the Vatican. Special Ops AX Agent Abel Nightroad teams... more>> up with a spunky young novice named Esther to try and stop Gyula, the bloodthirsty Marquis of Hungary, from unleashing the legendary Star of Sorrow.Set against a neo-gothic backdrop, this second Trinity Blood series--connected to the Rage Against the Moons series--promises plenty of action and intrigue as Esther and Abel struggle to save the lives of humans and vampires alike! <<less

Everyday is a normal day in the small town where Kasuga Arata lives. However, everything changed on the day of the Black Sun, and following it, a magician appears before him.... more>>

The Black Sun caused the Breakdown Phenomenon which destroyed the town where he lives. Because of this, his normal life was artificially reconstructed by a Grimoire that his childhood friend had left. Just what is the purpose of the magician coming to the town? What will he do with the Grimoire’s keepsake?

Short stories about the past from the girls of the manga Trinity Seven.

Volume 1 – Takes place between chapters 38 and 39 of the main manga <<less

Clarus is a prominent knight with great ability living in the country of Torititsu. When exploring the old ruin with his childhood friend Fiana... he... more>> found a very young girl. Hence, Clarus decided the protect the young girl named Iris which holds great power, and became a fake couple with Fiana. The Pope, leader of knights as well as the villagers all ended up being involved in this case. Enjoying exploring the world together with his wife and daughter, the warm story of the [Family] starts here. <<less

The invincible mercenary group ‘Seikendan’ [聖剣団/Saint’s Sword Company(????) ] (formerly known as 神盟騎士団) comprising of six highly skilled, widely reputed individuals all leading their own corps, bound together and led by グラジス・エストール (and accompanied by his daughter フィーネ・エストール as an apprentice following in her father’s footsteps), has repeatedly repelled the military advances of the country of カーラーン for over a year now. They have settled in the valley of ラグナ thus far, which is also the mercenary group’s leader’s hometown, and defended it from カーラーン time and time again. ... more>>

But when an unprecedented disaster strikes, with the one thing holding this invincible mercenary group together being taken away from them in one brief moment, the group crumbles under the pressure of the situation and a falling out ensues; the members, convinced that they could bring an end to this problem on their own without the help of the others, split apart. It now falls on フィーネ・エストール and her captive prisoner, ダーク, to defend the now-vulnerable valley of ラグナ from the military might of カーラーン whose leaders are all but eager to take advantage of this opportunity as a way to repay the shame of eight continuous losses despite having superior numbers, demons and magic on their side. <<less

2nd place in Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi~! 2019 comes a new one-shot by Ishikawa Hiroshi.... more>>

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Sou Uehara visits a Seaside Hospital.

He was once hospitalized at this very place.

His former companions suffered from an enigmatic disease that killed them off to the point of extinction. Those who survived however, have still not been discharged yet.

Sou reminiscences the events that happened “That day”.

The disease’s spread to a certain region of a city,

The deaths of the adults it lead to,

The power of an affected child,

And furthermore the conclusion of the battle――. <<less

The person who sneaked into my bed that night was my girlfriend’s little sister.... more>>

"If we meet again, then let's be... lovers."

It was the promise I made to my childhood friend, Mahiru Mitsuha, on a distant day.

In the spring of my second year of high school, we had a fateful reunion. We conveyed our unchanging feelings to each other, and we became a couple.

It was supposed to be a happy life together with Mahiru, who left her parents and came to live in my house.

However, someone else was with her— It was Saya, Mahiru's younger sister.

One night, Saya sneaked into my bedroom and gave me a kiss.

"Shh, don't make a sound. And keep this a secret from Onee-chan, okay?"

From that moment on, the life with the three of us and our secrets began.

Until the day I crossed the line with my girlfriend's little sister. <<less

“Rather than for me to just end it all like this, I’ll decide for myself how I want to live by any means!”... more>>

Third class citizen Hibiki from the male-only planet of Taraak sneaks aboard the extra large battleship Ikazuchi as a result of unusual circumstances. However, it comes under attack from the Magno’s Family pirates from the female-only planet of Majere! It is Hibiki’s first encounter with those who are said to ‘eat men’s innards’ but——. The current much talked about work from the most attention grabbing production company GONZO. The greatest Sci-Fi anime, now here in novel form. (It is fully loaded with beautiful women as well♥)

--Synopsis from Volume 1

The series is divided into three stages. First Stage is three volumes long and covers the first season of the anime. Second Stage is also three volumes long and covers the second season, Vandread Second Stage. Extra Stage is a single volume and consists of short stories that take place before, during, and after the anime series. <<less

Extra Stage is a single volume and consists of short stories that take place before, during, and after the anime series.

“I’m here as the collateral for my brother’s debt. I will be in your care from now on”... more>>

Miyamae Akari suddenly came barging in into Shiragi Motomu’s apartment. Giving off the impression of a good girl who cares for her brother, and a beautiful girl who would be gossiped about throughout the school, Akari suddenly offers herself as collateral for her brother’s loan. And that’s just for 500 yen.

“Until my brother pays off his loan, I will gladly be your possession, senpai!” so she declared happily, for some reason.

Motomu was bewildered by the overly wild development, but Akari pushily cajoles him and steadily goes forward with the preparation to freeload.

And of course, this whole “collateral” thing has another motive――.

It’s the start of a single-room cohabitation with a beautiful proactive girl! <<less

Kido Shougo, a high school student who's hesitant about love due to not wanting to end up like his divorced parents, finds himself in a complicated situation.... more>>

One day, he's confessed to by his stepsister, Yuina, and his childhood friend, Azusa, and decides to seek love advice from his reliable best friend and the class's "go-to person for advice", Mahiro.

However, (I also like Shougo though...?)

Mahiro was also one of the "heroines" in love with him!!

Suppressing her own feelings, Mahiro gives advice as a "reliable best friend", but Shougo's clumsy responses only fan the flames of Yuina and Azusa's affections.

Shougo, oblivious to Mahiro's anxiety, comes to learn all about love.

Their consultation time: "You have to close your eyes when you kiss, okay?"

It becomes an opportunity for Mahiro to get closer to Shougo──!? <<less

Who Killed the Hero?... more>>

The Hero defeated the Demon Lord. Simultaneously, he’s the only one who would not return.

Four years have passed since the Demon Lord’s defeat. The peaceful kingdom, in order to honor the departed Hero, embarks on a project to compile numerous great achievements in literature. While hearing tales of the Hero’s past and adventures from the former companions – Knight Leon, Priestess Maria, and Sage Solon – everyone avoids discussing the truth behind the Hero’s death.

“Why did the Hero die?”

Was it the Demon Lord who killed the Hero, or was it one of his companions? In this fantasy mystery where the actions and emotions of the kingdom and adventurers intertwine, the answer to this question remains elusive. <<less

Meet Usami, an honor student at the top of her class. She views me as her rival at school, but after classes, she shows me a ‘different side’. She enjoys arcade games and displays a carefree smile, unlike her school persona.... more>>

To become friends with Usami, I spend time with her both during and after school. Our relationship grows, and unexpectedly, Usami confesses her feelings for me after school!

I accept her feelings, but just as I thought we were becoming a couple, another girl appears, claiming she was the one who confessed to me!

It turns out their names were Chikage Usami and Hikari Usami—they’re twins!

After an unusual turn of events where both twins confess to me, I end up dating both of them, as per their suggestion. Ultimately, our days are filled with alternating solo dates and times when all three of us hang out together—— <<less

In an alternate 2023, the Your Forma, a miraculous "smart thread" technology initially developed to treat a massive outbreak of viral encephalitis, has become an... more>> integral part of daily life. But these convenient devices come with an invasive drawback—they record every sight, sound, and even emotion their users experience. For electronic investigator Echika Hieda, diving into peoples' memories via the Your Forma and hunting for evidence to solve the toughest crimes is all part of a day's work. The problem is, she's so good at what she does that her assistants literally fry their brains trying to keep up with her. After putting one too many aides in the hospital, the top brass finally furnish Echika with a partner on her level, a brilliant yet cheeky android named Harold Lucraft. Does this unlikely duo have what it takes to resolve their mutual suspicions and avert a deadly technological infection from sweeping across the globe before it's too late? <<less

“And there is the flag!”... more>>

So says Flag-chan, a Shinigami that suddenly appears in front of the average Joe, Mobuo. It’s her job to collect the lives of those who have set up a so-called Death Flag, an action or statement that has sealed their lives and brought them onto the path of death. However, little Flag-chan isn’t all too great at her job, so she accidentally helps Mobuo get rid of his Death Flag?! And not only that but even the Angel Life Flag-san and Love Flag get involved in the chaos?! Will Mobuo be able to survive this predicament that aims to set his passing in stone? <<less

The 3rd spin-off of Gifting this Wonderful World with Blessings! The spin-off focuses on the activities of Megumin, Yunyun, and Alice during the timeframe between volumes 8-9 of the main series. Megumin, inspired by a mysterious masked thief, forms a chivalrous thieving group for the sake of the people!... more>>

Read Volumes 1-10 of the Main Series, and both of the spin-offs before starting this series.

(Released for free online in celebration of Megumin’s victory in the 1st KonoSuba popularity poll.) <<less