A former detective chases after his missing daughter, but what he uncovers in the darkness is…... more>>

Third “Konomys” (このミステリーがすごい!) Grand Prize recipient

A story of descent into lunacy over a single girl.

The 17-year old Kanako has disappeared, leaving behind a trace of drug use in her room. Akihiro Fujishima, a former detective and her father, is in pursuit of her whereabouts. Three years earlier, Naoto, who was tormented by his classmates, fell in love with Kanako, who saved him…

The story of the present and the past intersect, and the outline of Kanako gradually emerges from the blurry darkness. Yet the more one delves into her disappearance, the more unintelligible she becomes. What manner of shocking ending awaits at the end of the tunnel? The recipient of the grand prize of the 3rd “This Mystery is Amazing!”, this work overwhelmed every member of the selection committee. A lurid work of dark emotion that will enrapture the hearts of all who read it. <<less

This is already her 12th time attempting su*cide. Tsukimi Ichinose stands on the platform as the train speeds by, her typical beautiful appearance seemingly far from suicidal intentions. No one knows she's a victim of bullying at school and has already made up her mind to seek death.... more>>

This is already his 12th time saving her. Jun Aiba can't believe someone's determination to die surpasses his own. Sometimes on the platform, sometimes on the bridge, he always "saves" her at the critical moment, though for the girl, it's nothing but a "hindrance."

Tsukimi doesn't know this annoying boy's timely appearances are not due to miracles, but a deal with the Grim Reaper. He trades for a "Time-Eating Silver Watch" that can turn back time by 24 hours, but the price is having only three years left to live.

So, Jun repeatedly rewinds time to the moments before Tsukimi's su*cide. He takes her on outings, listens to her feelings, and as they gradually get closer, Jun Aiba becomes so happy that he almost forgets the Grim Reaper's warning: never regret the decision to give up on life... <<less

The Kitauji high school concert band club had at one time participated in national tournaments and was a champion school, but after the club's adviser... more>> changed, they have not been able to even participate in the qualifying tournament. However, thanks to the newly appointed adviser's strict instruction, the students are steadily improving and build up their strength. As they fight over who plays solos, some students give priority to studying and quit club activities. Finally, the long wished-for day of the contest arrives. <<less

Middle-aged teacher, Mato Mikio, dies of natural causes on the day he discovered and took revenge on the mu*derer of his wife and daughter.... more>>

However, his spirit was transported to a strange world and got transferred in the body of a boy named Ricardo Unius.

This strange world is called the “Playground of the Heavenly Gods”, where magical beasts and magic exist. In this world when a human kills a magical beast for the first time, they will receive a divine blessing.

The blessing was given in the form of a choice of one out of five. However, in Ricardo’s case, a sixth option appeared.　

This is the story of Ricardo (Mato)’s choice to become a sorcerer along with his growth. <<less

“Jun Aiba, will you give me your life?”. On the last Christmas of his high school life, Jun Aiba, who is having a hard time... more>> living, makes a deal with a woman who calls herself the God of Death. In exchange for his life span, Aiba obtains a watch that can rewind time, and uses the power of the watch to realize his ideal life. Aiba tries to spend the remaining three years of his life without any inconvenience, but his life changes drastically when he interrupts the su*cide of a girl who was supposed to die. Aiba decides to keep interfering until Tsukimi Ichinose, a girl who wants to die, gives up on su*cide. He spends his days struggling against Ichinose, who refuses to give up on her su*cide. <<less

Due to pressure from the Magic Academy’s Combat Department, the LIfe Magic Department’s budget is reduced to nearly nothing. To get some quick cash its... more>> three members — Reeone, Souko, and Kenny — go dungeon diving. Meanwhile, at the academy several problems start popping up…! <<less

One day, Yadoya Kenta, who was working for a black company, dies of exhaution.... more>>

When he wakes up , he finds that he has been reincarnated not as a Hero in another world, but as Tori, the son of an inn-keeper in a rural town! This time he wants to work moderately and relax! Surrounded by a kind family and lively customers, the slow-life of an innkeeper's son begins!

This is a slow life story set in a country town. The Hero works reasonably hard. <<less

The story revolves around a modern doctor who tragically succumbs to overwork, only to be reborn as Saito Yoshitatsu, a rival of Oda Nobunaga during the early stages.... more>>

Faced with the daunting prospect of early death at the age of 33 and becoming Oda Nobunaga's archenemy, his ultimate goal is to relinquish control of the country to Oda Nobunaga. Determined to lead a leisurely and fulfilling life, he strives to overcome his fear of opposing his formidable father, Saito Dosan, also known as Mamushi*.

Please note that certain unconventional perspectives have been incorporated into the narrative to enhance the storytelling experience. We kindly ask for your understanding and hope that you thoroughly enjoy the story.

t/n: "Mamushi" is a nickname for the protagonist's father, Saito Dosan. It is derived from the term "マムシ" in Japanese, which refers to a venomous snake known as the Japanese pit viper. The nickname was given to him due to his fierce and formidable reputation. <<less

A tale of cats and a dragon who was raised by a cat.

RTA (Real Time Attack) is a type of game which only has a single play style.... more>>

For example, assume that you are in the RPG and are entrusted a cheap sword and armour with 50 gold from the king.
Perhaps you will get angry with the king but then you will equip that sword and armour to go out adventuring.

This is the story of a man who does not do things the natural way. <<less

There was a cafe called the “Evening Rain” in a western-style building at the end of a narrow street on the Dutch Slope. On a rainy night, a university student who lost her way by chance met a strange shopkeeper.... more>>

A mysterious cafe with a strange attachment to evening rain, the “Evening Rain Cafe”……because of it, she got to learn about Nagasaki’s variety of traditional confectionery.

Eventually, she came to work at the shop, but the shopkeeper had an amazing secret.

A story of a sweet relationship connected by sweet confectionery begins here. <<less

The highly popular social network game “Magical Girl Raising Project” is a miraculous game that produces real Magical Girls with a chance of 1 in... more>> 10000 for each person. Girls who are lucky enough to gain the power of magic spend fulfilling days. But one day, the administration arbitrarily announces that “There are too many magical girls so they will be halved”. The curtain will now be raised on the relentless and merciless survival game between 16 magical girls. <<less

Osamu Takahashi, who died in an accident, was reborn with memories of his past life as Isaac of the Wellrod Marquis family. ... more>>

However, he found himself in the world of the Otome game his sister used to play.

The game revolved around the theme of "Stealing Love", involving the cruel act of stealing away characters who had fiancees.

These target characters were quite terrible themselves.

"Someone like that prince is going to be the future king? In that case, it would be better if I became the king."

This is a tale of a man who treads the path of dominance without caring for conventions, set in the world of an Otome game. <<less

The protagonist who's been playing a retro MMORPG in the golden age of VRMMOs was suddenly thrown off to another world. Moreover, he appeared in the dead center of large plains, with nothing but a labyrinth in front. He started creating things in order to survive there along with a girl it kept within.... more>>

Before long, the protagonist meets with the transmigrators from different games. He gets along with some and fights with others as he spends his time leisurely. <<less

A nameless mercenary who died on the battlefield opens his eyes and finds himself wrapped in light brown fur!!... more>>

“Wa, wafi? Kuuaoon!?” Wh-what? I can’t speak!?

Reincarnated as a “Kobold”, a humanoid, dog-type beast, he challenges this absurdity head-on and leads the weakest dog race with a 10-year life expectancy, to climb the ladder of evolution, one day at a time!!

And, as he aims to grow from the weakest to the strongest, there is also a chance for him to evolve and turn into a werewolf, or stay as a Kobold and do as he pleases, but he will stay fluffy for now. <<less

When I was tossed into this world as a world traveller, it was back when I was still a kid.... more>>

As a compensation, the ability I got was every kind of magic specialised in the management of hygiene, and physical condition.

My power has absolutely no use in battle but, as a manager of a brothel, it’s indispensable.

It’s already been several years since I’ve been entrusted with the shop by the Owner who saved my life.

Tonight too, the lights are on in the brothel 「Papillon’s Somnium」, raising the night’s curtains smeared with money and passion.

Please I urge you to stop by, dear customer.

Our shop has assembled only the best beauties, we sincerely await your arrival dear customer. <<less

A world governed by a Light God, a Dark God, and a slightly ‘my pace’ Evil God.... more>>

The religion that boasted the most power in the world, the Church of Sacred Light, had suddenly lost its influence.

The panicking upper echelons of the church decided to perform the Hero Summoning Ritual, as the symbol of their revival.

However, due to the intervention of an even more ‘my pace’ Evil God, the summoned young man was granted a troublesome skill.

Followed about by turmoil, the young man met a certain girl, and together they opposed the absurdity of the world.

Would he ever safely make it back to his old world…?

It was all “a matter of luck”. <<less

“Nora Kranz, I can’t marry you. I’m breaking our engagement.”... more>>

An evening party where a multitude of people have assembled. A handsome gentleman with grayish brown hair accompanied by a beautiful lady called out to her.

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd speculating whether it was a case of a stolen love affair or a love triangle, Nora opened her mouth.

“I don’t remember getting engaged in the first place… Who are you?”

Just then, a gentleman with the same grayish brown hair approached them and asked Nora’s hand for engagement.

This is the story of a poor Baron’s daughter as she is strung along by a pair of twin noblemen. <<less

For 1,500 long years since the Demon King dominated the land, Albert the Gargoyle lived the life of a s*ave. But when his master is killed, he regains his freedom, and is now unrestricted to travel the world to his utmost desire.... more>>

In the beginning, Albert had lost his wings because of the harsh duties given to him for the past 1,500 years, but he has become one of the strongest beings alive because of it, despite being a Gargoyle. <<less

Sozai Shuu, a working adult with a slightly weird habit of loving to collect raw materials, was transferred to another world by God after losing his life.... more>>

In order to live leisurely, Shuu wished for 『a power to live a carefree life collecting raw materials in another world.』His wish was successfully granted however, his magic power is strangely enormous, and his skill is really convenient? Seems like God misunderstood that he wanted to harvest materials from monsters leisurely so the power he gave Shuu was so incredible….

Nevertheless, Shuu does not take it to mind and freely uses his unique skill 【Detect】 in another world to search for materials, harvest them, eat them, make money off of them and lives a carefree life collecting materials. <<less

A plain guy who attends a prefectural high school in Minamisou in the Chiba prefecture, Iijima Yasuki, lived through gray days in his Science class.... more>>

Despite this, on the last night of the study training camp just before summer vacation, he helped the school’s number one beauty, Kitaoka Ema, when she was in trouble.

Now for some reason Ema has become pleased with him. However, she only talks to him outside of school. In the classroom she pretends not to know him.

Just what is Ema thinking?

There is a hierarchy in the school, with a disparity between a plain-type glasses boy and a flashy-type girl.

Two existences that were supposed to run counter to each other; a passing love story. <<less

Dungeons appeared in real life.... more>>

Monsters wander about in the dungeons, and strength is gained by defeating monsters.

Those who conquer such dungeons are called Seekers.

The protagonist is a simple farmer who lives in the sticks.

One day, a dungeon appears in the garden of his house and in order to decide what to do, he enters the dungeon.

That dungeon wasn’t much compared to the dungeons the protagonist knew and was clear he would be able to handle it somehow.

He decided to conquer the dungeon while doing farmwork.

A protagonist who does both farm work and dungeoneering.

In his future lies……. <<less

This legend tells the tale of the protagonist, Kuroki summoned to protect the demon king from the hero.... more>>

Kuroki, unbeknownst to him, suddenly came to another world. He was summoned by the demon king, Modes. The territory which the demon king overrules was in the midst of being destroyed because of the hero. He had no choice but to bow before Kuroki.

“Please save us, Savior Dono!”

Kuroki nodded, deciding to save the demon king due to an unexpected turn of event.

The Rewrite Version of Previous Ankoku Kishi Monogatari <<less

He was persuaded into playing the VRMMO 「Trailblazer」 or TB for short by his cheerful childhood friend Miyu.... more>>

But Wataru faced Miyu, who was full of motivation and said this.

「Then, I’ll be the rearguard. Shinto priest? I’ll take this one」

「What!? You are not going to fight next to me!? And you call yourself a man!?」

For some time she would become one of the top players and start getting called Hero.

So Wataru had to deal with being an extra.

But, during a certain PvP event, a strange nickname was attached to Wataru.

That, he was actually the 「Hero’s true self」. <<less

Imagine there is a bar, which serves a variety of food and drinks and makes you feel like you have been transferred to another world!... more>> The bar, which is called “Nobu”, is located in a back alley of the Old Capital. This is a small tale that revolves around this otherworldly bar. <<less