Photophobia, bloodthirsty, immortality... Colin, who passed through, found that he seemed to be in line with the characteristics of the vampires. But the problem is,... more>> there is no record of vampires in this world! Am I the first vampire in this world? There is no predecessor's guidance, and there is no system to help. To clarify the setting of kinship in this world, Colin had to treat himself as an experimental subject. [Under direct sunlight, the strength is reduced by about 30%], [The throat, heart, and brain are no longer fatal weaknesses], [Ordinary food cannot satisfy hunger, only blood can restore physical strength]. Holy water...Huh? Who gave me holy water! <<less

Kisaragi Touya (35 years old) was playing the usual MMO after work when he was suddenly summoned as his in-game character. However, the character Touya... more>> was summoned as, was his Priest side-character that only served for item storage. The princess and summoner was disappointed and began another summoning ceremony. This time, she got a valiant young man with the title of Hero. The unneeded Touya was meant to be sent back to his original world, but he appeared in an unfamiliar place instead. “Don’t tell me the Repatriation Spell didn’t send me back to my world…”. Nonetheless, he manages to access the items in his storage and use them for a living. Using his cheat items, Touya tries to change his job into that of his main character, a Berserker, but he is stuck as a Sage for the time being. Summoned as the strongest magic job, the Berserker wannabe adventures in another world! <<less

Cheng Yin crossed to the world of magic.... more>>

Everyone thought that Cheng Yin was a useless wastrel, after all, at fifteen years old, he had yet to feel elements or Dou Qi.

Later, everyone’s face was slapped, Cheng Yin actually became a magician, and he also became a rare summoner!

Everything changed when it came to him:

The others worked hard to cultivate, and he worked hard to find people or races with good talent to replicate.

Top Cheng Yin – Bottom Wei Xi <<less

‘Mapping’.... more>>

For his 15th birthday, Note is gifted this inferior version of the skills ‘World Map’ and ‘Area Map’. In other words, a tr*sh skill.

Soon after, Note’s childhood friend obtains extremely powerful skills and due to his self-loathing, reluctantly decides to part ways.

Having driven away the childhood friend he secretly had feelings for, he lives his days in misery while trying to earn a daily income through adventuring.

“…We need that skill of yours.”

However, his life changes when a young man named Jin approaches him.

This is a story of a boy named Note, who—with no cheats or skills of his own—joins a party full of the strongest cheat-like skills and sweats, fights, and struggles his way to dungeon domination. A story of that kind of growth. <<less

One day, a girl who was aiming to become a doctor in order to repay the favor to the orphanage which was taking care of her, died halfway in the realizing of her dream.... more>>

As soon as she died, she woke up……

Eh, I’m alive? But, my body got smaller and I don’t know where I am!?

Someone… please tell me~! <<less

Ayase Jirou, is someone who makes a living by net auctioning things he purchased from people who don’t need them anymore, in other words, a... more>> Picker. One day he found a large antique mirror from an old hag’s cellar which was given to him for free. That mirror is actually a portal to another world, allowing him to go back and forth between worlds, much like Kakedashi Programmer. In no time he found an exploit that by selling things from modern world to the other world and vice versa he could get filthy rich in no time at all! <<less

On the verge of his death, a great sage reincarnated into a 【Infinite Evolving Slime】 which he created with great sorcery. He decided to enjoy his new life, rather, new slime life, but his elf third disciple, who is also his adopted third daughter caught and tamed him.... more>>

「Sla-chan’s weak. Don’t wander too far」

Every day he will be hugged tightly by his adopted elf daughter. This in itself isn’t a bad thing. While watching over his daughters as a slime familiar, he stealthily continues to 【Evolve】. Until he obtains a human form, he will hide his true identity…… all while cleaning up pests who try to get close to his cute daughters. <<less

Appraiser Laurent was kicked out from his guild 『Golden Hawk』.... more>>

It was a result of one-sided jealousy from the guild leader, Lucius.

Feeling hurt and crushed by the sudden dismissal, a female mage named Lilianne gave him a helping hand.

Together with her, he decided to create a new guild to mess with Lucius.

Eventually, those talents that Laurent found through his appraisal skill will create the strongest guild. <<less

The blacksmith Anvil created weapons alone in a ruined world. He came across a community, a hero universe, where there are heroes of every dimension.... more>>

All the heroes wanted his weapons, all the monsters hated him, all the world blessed his existence, however nobody prevented his death.

Decades later, a dimensional invasion started on earth. Kang Shin-hyuk, a boy who can’t use mana inherited Anvil’s VIP ID and memories. <<less

Nagi who was summoned to another world acquired the「Skill Structure」skill.... more>>

Nagi felt the hints of black job from the king’s request 「To defeat the devil king」. He leaves the castle and starts his journey with a s*ave girl.

The small demon girl Cecyl, the melee-fighter beast girl Rita , Aine the onee-chan maid, Regii the cursed sword.

Rafiria the warm and fluffy elf and Iris the sea dragon shrine maiden.

Nagi rewrites the girls’ skills and made them into 「cheat characters」one after another. <<less

In a world of swords and magic ruled by elves and centaurs, the protagonist Liam, who is human, loses his village to raiders. He receives... more>> memories from his past life as a military education and research officer, and decides to create a “modern nation-state where all races can coexist and prosper.” This story explores the benefits and drawbacks of his actions. <<less

Another World × Elf × Supermarket = I am the shopkeeper. The “shopkeeper” who “quit” that stress-filled reality and casually disappeared into another world.... more>>

I want to repay the kindness of the people in that other world! With an elf who I found collapsed on the road to help at the register, I, the shopkeeper, opened a small shop. The goods I have lined up are from modern society! Sugar and coffee, chainsaws, and plastic bags, today we’ll sell all we can!

Our another-world C-mart is full of customers, ranging from our neighbor “oba-chan” to children to dwarf smiths and even legendary adventurers!?

In my relaxed, slow life as shopkeeper, with a carefree attitude we’re open for business today as well! <<less

The Soaring Dragon Continent is a world of summons, you can only become strong if you become a summoner! Yue Yang, an average high school boy, was suddenly kicked into this world. When he woke up, he was greeted with a lot of worried faces and found out that he had assumed another person’s identity. Turns out he’s the good-for-nothing third son of the Yue Family, who had just recently drowned himself because of a failed engagement. Unlike the third son of the Yue Family who was useless in summoning, Yue Yang succeeded in making a contract with a summoning grimoire on his first try, even when the other guy failed for the past fifteen... more>> years. Others would have a headache making contracts with beasts afterwards, but countless beasts tried to gain favour with Yue Yang instead, acting like a good kid before him.

Yue Yang the brat, however, didn’t feel grateful at all: “Scram, Mythical Beasts! Do you think you are cool like that? Go away from me now, I only like beautiful summons!”

Even when royal families approached him for his talents, the shameless brat replied, “I’m not interested in government stuff, I’m only interested in beauties!” <<less

Ayase Jirou, is someone who makes a living by net auctioning things he purchased from people who don’t need them anymore, in other words, a... more>> Picker. One day he found a large antique mirror from an old hag’s cellar which was given to him for free. That mirror is actually a portal to another world, allowing him to go back and forth between worlds, much like Kakedashi Programmer. In no time he found an exploit that by selling things from modern world to the other world and vice versa he could get filthy rich in no time at all! <<less

Yamato, whose only has outdoor hobbies was suddenly surrounded by a strong, blinding light while climbing, then was mysteriously transferred to a world with two moons.... more>>

While puzzled, Yamato made “surviving” his most important task, and happened to encounter and help a girl being attacked by beasts.

After going with her to her village, the villagers gave a meal and a night’s lodging to him, her benefactor, despite the extreme food shortage they were suffering.

As thanks, Yamato decided to make use of his modern knowledge and the survival skills he cultivated in the outdoors, in order to save the village.

Thanks to his “repayment” the village will develop to high specs, improving their weapons, opening fields for cultivation, and receiving the guidance of cultivation and hunting. <<less

I was a mountain climber in Japan, and when I noticed, the view that spread before me was a strange one.... more>>

A villainous Lord and a rural village at the brink of destruction filled with children. But those children have no way to oppose, so I guess I will save this village as thanks for them accepting me. <<less

As Shin Youngwoo had an unfortunate life and is now stuck carrying bricks on construction sites. He even had to do labor in the most popular VR game, Satisfy!... more>>

However, luck would soon enter his hopeless life. His character, ‘Grid’, would discover the Northern End Cave for a quest, and in that place, he would find ‘Pagma’s Rare Book’ and will become a legend… <<less

Let go of your burden and chase the footsteps of your predecessors from the shadow.... more>>

Blinded in the past life, hence train the body to locate enemy by sound.

Upon rebirth, using the future information, obtain the best equipment! Purgatory transcript on strategy! The strongest thief skills!

With a dagger in my hands, slaughter the world of those who oppose me.

Traditions does not die only fade away <<less

Saint Kyrie was attacked by robbers as a child and nearly lost her life. She survived by praying to God and awakened to her powers. Since then, she has served as a saint in the temple.... more>>

Despite losing her ability to speak due to the shock of the incident, Kyrie is kind to many people. She continues to devote her free time to prayer, earning her fame in the royal capital as the “Serene Saint.”

However, jealous of her popularity, another saint conspired with the crown prince to have Kyrie expelled from the temple. Falling into the prince’s scheme, Kyrie is abandoned in the Abyss Forest, a field-type dungeon filled with terrifying monsters.

But Kyrie is beloved by God, making her invulnerable to the monsters’ attacks. Instead, she heals wounded monsters and displaced demons who live there.

Kyrie’s prayers bring blessings to the Abyss Forest and happiness to its inhabitants. As a result, the people living in the forest grow to love her dearly.

Meanwhile, the kingdom that lost Kyrie starts to decline. Realizing too late how crucial she was, the crown prince comes begging for her return, but it’s already too late.

Empowered, the people of the forest fend off any human attempts to reclaim her, one after another. <<less

Luciel is a [Crystal Fairy]. ... more>>

Someone who can create jewelry when she feels strong emotions.

She died after being exploited and returned to the past!

'This time, I will never live like that.’

In order to avoid the worst future possible, she even proposed a contract marriage to the Empire's top villain family.

But something became weird. The start of this relationship was definitely temporary.

"How about becoming my daughter instead of a daughter-in-law?"
"I always wish I had a granddaughter, this is just perfect."
"When I grow up, I will marry my sister-in-law."

How come they are doing this to me when they were said to be villians?
Besides...

"Whether it's a jewel or a flower, it doesn't matter to me what you make."

The reaper of Bellstein.

The man who was in ruins in her past life said so with a fresh smile on his young face.

"If you get out of my sight, I'll chase you to the end, Luciel." <<less

The protagonist is a former tabletop RPG fanatic who is now just a normal salaryman (single, male, 42 years old). He is sent to a parallel world by a mysterious entity.... more>>

The protagonist ends up living in the world ‘Sedia Continent’ as ‘Geo Margilus,’ his max level wizard character from the classic tabletop RPG ‘Dungeons & Braves.’ While wavering between common sense and desire, the protagonist eventually becomes dragged into a war that will dictate the destiny of all humankind. <<less

This is a story about a badass,... more>>

He lived a playful life and sang wild songs…

This is also a story about a hero,

He fought wars and crossed battlefields…

Two lives in one unyielding man, born again in a new world.

Burdened with endless destinies, struggled between fate.

He wished nothing but safety and well-being of the family, never has he fulfilled

One promise, half dream,

Chaotic times opened followed with touching and glorious music.

One saint befriended with blood, one warrior defended with honor.

When twilight slashed desperate clouds, the dark king returned with a miracle!

Hear the rhythm of battle, and wield the war with blood,

Swing his master blade, an unbending willpower will become the sword that cut off the world’s shackle and brings hope to this land, and death. <<less

Konominato Aoi (神湊葵), who had been learning Kendo at her family’s dojo since childhood, had a dream of becoming the best in Japan in Kendo, as her father wished. However, that dream didn’t come true. Disheartened by the failure of her student dreams, Aoi became a high school teacher with a new dream: to make her own students the best in Japan in Kendo.... more>>

Facing numerous challenges and feeling pessimistic, Aoi lost consciousness on the spot and found herself transported to a different world. The one who helped the now-younger Aoi was Owen Millers, an elven mage. Out of curiosity, Owen decided to impart his magical knowledge and research results to Aoi. Inheriting Owen’s skills and knowledge, Aoi became a mage and, under Owen’s guidance, became a teacher at the world-renowned magical academy.

However, the academy was filled with the entanglements of aristocratic society, discrimination based on magical power, and individuals exploiting noble students. Aoi found herself dealing with various situations as she navigated through these challenges. This is the story of Aoi Konominato (アオイ・コーノミナト), a female teacher later known as the strongest archmage and the witch of the academy. <<less

High school student Misumi Makoto is called into a fantasy world by the god Tsukuyomi, in order to be a hero. However, the Goddess ruling... more>> the world isn’t as thrilled to have him there, and kicks him to the edge of the world. Tsukuyomi declares that Makoto is free to find his own way after Makoto is abandoned by the other Goddess. <<less

A man is stabbed by a robber on the run after pushing his coworker and his coworker’s new fiance out of the way. As he lays dying, bleeding on the ground, he hears a voice. This voice is strange and interprets his dying regret of being a virg*n by giving him the [Great Sage] unique skill! Is he being made fun of?!!... more>>

Piccoma Award 2021 <<less