Winner of the 4th Kakuyom Web Novel Contest’s special award division in the romantic comedy category.... more>>

“This seat is empty, right? Can I sit here?”

Sasaki Kento, a third-year college student who is always studying alone, meets Ito Natsuki, a beautiful woman who appears in the seat next to him. — Then, with Natsuki’s presence, Kento’s life gradually begins to change colors.

“Have you thought about indirect kissing?” “Give me your contact information.” “I’d like to stay over this time.” “I want to be friends with Kento…..”

Natsuki continues to approach Kento, who is awkward with women for some reason. Slowly but surely, the gap between them narrows—this is the story of a young boy who is clumsy and reluctant to show his kindness, and a beautiful woman who discovers his hidden kindness. <<less

Akaboshi Bisco is a hotheaded “Mushroom Guardian” who runs through the Rusting Winds, which rusts all it touch and brings death to humans. In order... more>> to save his master, he embarks on a journey to find the “Rust-eater”, a mushroom that is a cure-all to the rust. Together with the beautiful young man, Milo as his partner, Bisco goes on an adventure filled with ups and down. His path brings him through the desolate Saitama ironsand desert, a town constructed around the remains of a weapon used to defend civilization and an abandoned underground railway crawling with octopi—. With the insight of Milo’s wisdom and Bisco’s sure-hit mushroom arrows, they pierce through the various threats standing in the way of their arduous journey. However, what will they do against the evil designs of the maleficent prefectural governor​—. This is an adventure fantasy where they break through all odds with their bows to save the ones they love! <<less

Does free will truly exist? Does man truly exist?... more>>

Okky Madasari explores the seminal questions of mankind and humanity in her latest novel.

A struggle arises between the two main characters, Sasana and Jaka Wani, in the search for freedom from all restraints – from those of the mind and body, to restraints imposed by tradition and family, society and religion, to economic domination and the shackles of authority. <<less

Love tore them apart.... more>>

The dragon-slaying war hero, Sigibert, led the Norveland Imperial Army. The forces sent to claim the legendary island, “Eden” were repeatedly annihilated by the guardian dragon of the island.

Left behind on the shores of Eden was Brunhild, the daughter of Sigibert. By either chance or necessity, she survived. The dragon took her in and raised her like his own daughter. A human and a dragon loved and were loved.

However, thirteen years later, Sigibert’s cannon finally took the dragon’s life, and the hero’s daughter finally “reclaimed”.

[If you want to be reunited in God’s kingdom, you musn’t hate others]

In Brunhild’s vengeful heart, the teachings of the dragon who wished for justice and forgiveness echoed. Should she abide the teachings of her beloved, or give in to the ever-roiling love itself—.

The winner of the 28th Dengeki Novel Award 《Silver Prize》, this authentic fantasy is here! <<less

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

Charles has killed more than 1,000 criminals.
After more than 1,000 mu*ders, he acquired physical and mental abilities that were better than normal people.
Utilizing... more>> these skills while hiding his past, he slowly rises to the top of the academy.
Follow Charles journey as he becomes the very best at his school and tries to escape his dark past. <<less

It was just a talent.
A truly violent talent that cannot be expressed simply as overwhelming.

In a single day and night of fierce fighting, the Archduchy of Mongaul had overrun its elegant neighbor, Parros. The lost priest kingdom’s surviving royalty,... more>> the young twins Rinda and Remus, hid in a forest in the forbidding wild Marches. There they are saved by a mysterious creature with a man’s body and a leopard’s head who has just emerged from a deep sleep and only remembers his name. Guin. <<less

Go out and exterminate the [Heroes] who seek retribution against the world. ... more>>

Heroes, a special force that saves the world. Within the dreams of boys and girls, they are lauded as heroes. Boys and girls, lauded as “heroes” within their dreams, were simply defeating monsters by order of the beautiful goddess.

――――All while ignorant of the monsters’ being *humans*.

[Heroes], a special force that destroys the world. Parasitized by the mysterious creature known as “Goddess”, the dreaming Boys and Girls changed into mindless beasts dedicated to massacre. Devoid of malice, of hostility. Simply a one-sided, endless war driven solely by justice. This balance was maintained by 〚Charon〛, an elite hero extermination unit spearheaded by the Boy Azuma.

One day, the Girl Kaguya, who was researching on how to revert [Heroes] into humans, was ordered to join the group 〚Charon〛. However, for Azuma and the rest of the unit who had lost everything in a past disaster, Kaguya’s existence was difficult to accept.

The Boy who wishes to bring down the heroes, the Girl who wishes to save the heroes. The two clash and together they proceed to the battlefield――! <<less

Winner of the 2022 munpia contest.... more>>

A world where games and reality become one. The story of a man who starts with 13 hidden traits. <<less

At the end of the 1920s, Tokyo, the Imperial capital of the Japanese Empire, celebrates the spring of the fifth year of the Kowa era. A handsome young man born to a German mother, Senzaki Masato, is an elite graduate of Teito University, but leads a life of self-indulgence without a home, money, or job. One day, when he is about to be evicted from his place of residence, he visits an acquaintance's salon to look for a job. There he meets a sleeping child-the enigmatic ‘Ono Kahoru’-and Masato finds himself involved in a variety of cases.... more>>

Fictional Japan in the Taisho and early Showa periods. A series of mystery short stories about a self-absorbed beautiful young man and a mysterious boy who solve cases based on fairy tales in the Imperial city, Tokyo. <<less

The worlds enemy that spread terror to everything in the horizon, the "real demon king" was defeated by someone.
The name and existence of that one hero is still unknown.
Now that the age of terror was over, it was necessary to determine who that person was.... more>>

At the worlds largest city――the Yellow Capital, the strongest were gathering.
The one that gained victory there would be determined to be the hero.
A new era was about to begin, an important game to create idols of heroes.

For twenty five years, being subject to torment by the demon king, a reality that was far away to the extremes.
An era where all races sought strength in the face of one threat, perhaps it produced a threat not less than the Demon King.

At the time the tale they sought came to a sudden end, only the Shura that desired a place to battle remained.

――At present, the names of the Shura were fifteen.

The Willow sword Soujirou
Ars the Starry
Kia of the worlds words
Saianop of the inexhaustible flow
Gently singing Nastique
Horizons roar Melle
Noise cut Shalk
Rosklei the absolute
Silent Uhaku
Magic Two
Winter's Ruknoka
Obsidian Linalis
Box of destitute wisdom Mestel Exil
Repulsive Troa
Reverse Logic Hiroto <<less

“Mounting” is the greatest ranking system that has been passed down since ancient times. Wealthy children gather at Sakurano Private Academy under an absolute rule,... more>> to take the mount and climb to the top. An ordinary student, Sato Rei, is on the verge of being relegated to the lowest class and spending three years being bullied by the rich. The only way to survive is to move up to the S class. A beautiful girl named Tsukinami Senri appears and kisses him, saying “Become my lover to take the Happy Mount!” “Why!?” Together with the most annoying girlfriend ever, he aims for the top of the school! <<less

Misono Hinata and his childhood friend Ayakawa Suzuri had been living together for the past seven years. At long last, their life of sweet romance finally began now that Suzuri confessed her feelings. However, the sudden arrival of a girl named Satsuki, allegedly Hinata's cousin, resulted in a life of cohabitation for three. ... more>>

Despite having his hands full dealing with Satsuki's superpower, Hinata still continued to enjoy his romantic everyday life with Suzuri. Nevertheless, they were unfortunately caught up in the Misono head family's troubles--!?

The author's debut work, winner of the 8th Annual Newcomer's Prize, a story of super sweet romance crossed with superpowered battle action, hereby officially commences! <<less

Yuto Domori (Domori Yuto)was born into the Domori family, a family of the strongest spirit swordsman who inherited the unusual abilities.... more>>

Because, he inherited spiritual and magical powers from his father and mother that contradicts each other. If only the magical side was sealed, his spiritual power simply leaked out and he was unable to use either of them, resulting in a peculiar constitution that prevented him from inheriting his powers.

For this reason, he received training in the Sendo from his grandfather (Kazura) Tenzo’s acquaintance Soni.

Yuto showed his natural ability in learning the Sendo. Through the process, he learned that Senki does not repel either spiritual or magical power, and was able to wield the powerful and unparalleled power of simultaneous use of spiritual and magical power…

That power came at a serious price.

When he enters high school, his grandfather Kazura, a super free spirit, spends all his money on living expenses, he is kicked out of his home for a reckless reason because he is having a hard time making ends meet, and he enrolls in Horajin Kibayashi High School, which allows him to pay his tuition as long as he can pay in full.

He starts high school life with his childhood friend Mari, who played with Yuto in the past, and his friends Ichigo and Shizuka, but due to various misfortunes, the family’s finances are in a state of flux.

Unable to find a good part-time job and unable to shake off his financial worries, Yuto decides to take the World Ability Agency’s rank certification test, a taboo in the Domori family, in order to make ends meet. <<less

“This is the first time, meeting someone like you.”... more>>

The 19-year old JK I met — Her uniform is fake

Fake JK X Company s*ave’s fluffy love story.

Living with a 19-year old, her uniform is fake.

Being a convenience store manager, Hiromi Doumoto, everyday of his work is tiring,

By some chance got addicted to some shop where JK Akari is working at–

“Then, I’ll service you?”

In an everyday like this, because of a working dispute and was called back to work’s Doumoto, and Akari who got twirled in!?

“I don’t have a place to live in — Please let me live with you!!”

With this sudden co-habitation, Doumoto and Akari overcame their problems.

The two of them, marching towards new heights

13th GA Bunko Rewards – Gold Award

Company s*ave X Legal 19-year old JK!? The two’s co-hab love story starts now. <<less

I want money.
The merchant who had inherited a tool shop from his father was tired of the low-profit quick return business.... more>>

Because the profits were not substantial, his daily life remained unchanged.
So, he decided to buy a s*ave.

Adventurers could potentially earn immense wealth if they succeeded. However, he disliked the danger. Then let the s*aves do it.
After all, what belongs to the s*ave belongs to the master.

Yes—this was the era of the s*ave business.

This is the story of a merchant who buys s*aves and turns them into adventurers.

As he provided maximum support to nurture them, the s*aves became stronger and stronger.
He didn't know. He was unwittingly creating adventurers with incredible strength.

This is the story of how one merchant's whim can change the course of history. <<less

Science and magic exist side by side in this world.... more>>

This is the peak of the science side with a curriculum for espers, Academy City. In this city where 80% of the population are students, the season has finally come when all residents are excited and fidgety!

It's Christmas Eve.

Amidst the city showing a cheerful hustle and bustle, ordinary boy who can’t keep up with school, Kamijou Touma, also doesn’t intend to miss this event! He was hard at work in his supplementary lessons...

A backward glance from the default misfortune-prone bastard, the silver-haired sister freeloading in his dormitory, Index, in the heart pounding scene different from the usual, activates a new gluton skill!? While Kamijou tries to desperately stop that, Misaka Mikoto taken in by the Christmas Eve atmosphere appears before him. <<less

Get ready for the rip-roaring light novel that inspired a viral comic sensation!... more>>

Two years after transmigrating into the fantasy BL novel Asterion of the Starry Blue Night, Rosalite—a minor character and the sister of the tragic male lead—learns that she is fated to repeat her life every time her brother dies.

No matter how hard she tries, her brother, Rion, continues to attract toxic men and almost always perishes by the age of 20, whether by mu*der or by taking his own life, fating Rosalite to return to her 16-year-old body.

After nearly two dozen attempts to get the timeline right, Rosalite has run out of patience for all these sleazy men: Touch My Brother and You Die! <<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

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 story of a [cute] soba delivery girl.

One day, a poor high school student, Yō Satō walked into a supermarket and saw some half-priced bentos on sale. When he was reaching innocently for his desired bento, he was instantly knocked down.... more>>

When he regained consciousness, he noticed that he was beaten up on the floor. When he looked up, he was stunned by the scene in front of him. It was a heated battlefield for the half-priced bentos. Being attracted by this unimaginable scene, Yō formed an alliance with his classmate, Hana Oshiroi, who was coincidentally in the supermarket, to obtain the half-priced bentos. However, out of nowhere, a beautiful girl, known to others as “The Ice Witch”, beat him down in an instant. After grabbing a bento for herself, she walked up to Yō and said…

The 5th Annual Super Dash Newbie Light Novel Writer Award Winner, Asaura, brings you his newest work, an actioned packed high school comedy, Ben-To! <<less

On the day of the celebration for defeating one of the demons who ruled over the land, the young assassin Noel was exiled for what he could not control. Deemed unworthy of continuing in the Hero of Light's party due to being 'tainted' by his attribute of Darkness, he was left alone.... more>>

In his despair, Noel stumbled upon young girls who have also been subjected to unjust treatment, which led him to make a decision. He would form a party of those with the same attributes of Darkness and become a hero who'd save the world, finally basking in the limelight he could never even touch.

Eventually, the legend of Noel and his companions, hailed as the true heroes behind the subjugation of the demons, would be spread far and wide. His journey—their journey begins here and now.

On the other hand, the feeble Hero of Light and his party would soon crumble, their downfall and destruction absolute. <<less

This was a story that began and ended with tears.... more>>

Yakumo Saegusa, a boy who lost his mother to a strange disease, the “Chloride Blight,” in which the whole body slowly turns into salt and crumbles, met a girl in the music room.

She was a beautiful and gifted piano player named Yuzuki Igarashi. Her delicate fingers were capable of both piano and wring bullies. She struggled to live up to her mother’s excessive expectations in the dark while presenting a strong front. Yakumo, who had seen Yuzuki in all her various forms from a distance closer than anyone else, was unknowingly drawn to her.

Graduating from elementary school, Yuzuki grew more beautiful and charming, and by then, became the object of people’s love and admiration. By the time she entered high school, Yuzuki, already a professional pianist, left for Italy to learn her craft. Yakumo, acutely aware of the overwhelming difference between him, a nobody, and Yuzuki, an international pianist. Eventually, he began to write a novel.

His reunion with her came suddenly one day—and that reunion would come to change his destiny forever.

Grand Prize of the 16th Shogakukan Light Novel Award. <<less