In the winter of three years ago, the first locked room mu*der in Japanese history was committed.... more>>

All of the evidence pointed to the defendant. It was certain they were guilty. And yet, they were found innocent and released. Why? Because the crime scene was a perfect locked room no one from the police or the prosecutor's office could solve.

"Since the room was locked, it was impossible for the defendant to have committed the mu*der. It's no different than if they had a perfect alibi." That was the argument of the defense, and that was the argument the judge sided with.

The ruling sent a ripple throughout Japanese society. No matter how suspicious you were or how much evidence you left behind, as long as you managed to create a locked room that no one could solve, you were immune from prosecution. With the common anti-mystery fiction talking point "there's no reason anyone would ever actually commit a locked room mu*der" completely overturned, the rate of locked room mu*ders in Japan skyrocketed.

When the police proved unable to deal with the surge of locked room crime, the Ministry of Justice published an official categorization of all known locked room tricks as an investigative aid. When that proved insufficient, Division Zero of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a police division dedicated solely to solving locked rooms, was created. When that still proved insufficient, locked room detectives, private investigators specializing in locked rooms, were officially licensed by the state and authorized to participate in police investigations. Calling a locked room appraiser, someone specializing in searching buildings for secret passages, is now a common first step in criminal investigations.

On the other side of the spectrum, locked room agents, assassins and crime planners specializing in locked room mu*ders, have become some of the most notorious criminals in Japanese history, and even a cult worshiping the scenes of locked rooms as a way to purify the souls of the deceased has made rapid inroads into Japan.

The protagonist, Kasumi Kuzushiro, is an introverted, somewhat cynical high school student who loves mysteries. Kasumi often finds himself dragged along on bizarre journeys by his flighty childhood friend, Yozuki Asahina. Due to their staggeringly bad luck, these trips often leave them in the wrong place at the wrong time to be caught up in locked room mysteries. Fortunately, another of Kasumi's childhood friends, Shitsuri Mitsumura, is the greatest locked room expert in the world, and can always discover the truth.

Hm? How did a high school girl become the greatest locked room expert in the world?

It's simple.

She's...

Volume 1 was the grand prize winner of the 2022 This Mystery Is Amazing! awards. <<less

When I opened my eyes, I became a different person.... more>>

The prosecutor Seo Jun-Kyung who was being investigated for s*xual assault against a working officer, was found dead and reincarnated into the body of Kim Seo-Jin who is also a prosecutor and working as a trainee.

Until a few weeks ago, he was not Kim Seo-jin but Seo Jun-kyung, a South Korean prosecutor.

A veteran prosecutor in his early 40s, not his late 20s, a bright kid who grew up as an orphan, graduated from Korea Communications University, and passed the bar exam and went through training centers. However, while fighting against those in power for justice, he was mu*dered in a disguised su*cide, and when he woke up, he found him in this body.

Moreover, his father Kim Jun-man’s younger brother is Chief Prosecuting Attorney Kim Young-jun. The evil spirit who drove Seo Jin to death and one of the dark sides of power in the Republic of Korea. <<less

This is a story about a blackened little puppy x drug dealer queen.... more>>

By accident, she slept with a naive university graduate, and had to take responsibility for him by bringing him home. But how did she end up being dominated instead? <<less

11 July 1937, Apartment No. 699, Shanghai
The time was exactly 10pm. Sheng Qingran had just returned home from a seminar at the academy, when the corridor lights suddenly went out.... more>>

11 July 2015, Apartment No. 699, Shanghai
The time was exactly 10pm. Zong Ying had just returned home from a mu*der scene. The lights in the corridor flickered.

Two times, two spaces, joined through the same light and shadow.

Sheng Qingran was a renowned lawyer in the Republic of China. Elegant and gentle, traditional and upstanding, he possessed the composure of one with a quiet inner strength.

Zong Ying, of the modern age, was a forensic investigator. Steady of hand and bold of heart, with an ice-cold professionalism , she had a single-minded intensity about her person.

The first time they met, he had been her "Mr. No-Rush", who sent her to the hospital, a black folding umbrella in hand. The next time they had met, it was in a different time and space. He had been her tenant, they had had a rental agreement. It was the 26th year of the Republic of China.

Time and space intersected, intertwined late in the night. Their love, held in each of their worlds, reached across time and space. And when it finally broke free, it became eternal. <<less

Vasilia had a new neighbor downstairs who was very handsome. To solve her bathroom leak, they had contact and became friends. Vasilia added a lawyer... more>> from a friend's group to her circle of friends and gradually began to develop feelings for him online. The downstairs lawyer was cold and aloof, while the lawyer she had feelings for online was warm and nice. Vasilia hesitated. One day, she found out that they were the same person! He was a man cold on the outside but warm on the inside. <<less

During a dinner party at a secluded mountain villa, while the invited guests are engaged in a strange game over an ultra-luxury clock, the owner of the villa, a female writer named Mori Reiko, is met with an unnatural death in her study.... more>>

With this, the curtain rises on a deadly game of deduction!　

Embroiled in the game are Enomoto, a crime prevention consultant (whose main profession is a thief!?), and the lawyer Junko, who tries to solve the mystery of a perfectly locked room protected by the wall of time…

Note: "Wall of time" here means alibi. <<less

I always believe that I am the luckiest girl in the world. I find my soulmate and get married with my first love after graduation.... more>> What I don't expect is that he cheats on me and has affairs with his colleague, a girl younger than me after one year. I have no choice but get divorce. Luckily, God favors me another time. I meet him. He is a divorce lawyer who helps me deal with all those problems with my ex husband and get out of the painful memories. He even promises me a new life. Should I believe him? <<less

Jiang Chi did a lot of s*upid things when he was young.... more>>

The worst thing he did was to hurt Yao Xishi severely.

By the time he tried to catch her, she had already run away. <<less

A former gangster repays the debt he owes to the lawyer who saved his life.

Haewon, a violinist, is a nonchalant person who neither blocks the ones who come into his life nor holds onto those who leave. One day, his only friend, Taeshin, commits su*cide, and after failing to speak to Taeshin, who called him several times shortly before his death, Haewon is haunted by his death, even though he doesn't have much of an attachment to human relationships. Then, he inevitably runs into Woojin, the man Taeshin had a crush on, and Haewon indifferently crumples up the business card Woojin hands him.... more>>

One day, Haewon, forced into an unwanted relationship, becomes entangled in an assault case, but thanks to the business card given to him, he receives help from Woojin, who's a prosecutor. Haewon feels uncomfortably guilty and tries to keep him at arm's length, but Woojin is comfortable enough to take a few extra steps. <<less

The genius lawyer Noh HyungJin’s justice-executing returner fantasy!... more>>

Valedictorian of his University, perfect score on the Bar Exam, and even a 95% case win rate. Noh HyungJin was a so-called successful lawyer. While he was fighting against evil, higher powers to make South Korea a just and fair land, he was ruthlessly mu*dered by National Intelligence Service agents.

“He shouldn’t have died…”

Noh HyungJin was a man sent by Great King Yeomra to fix corruption on Earth! However, after ending up in hell without having been able to achieve anything, Great King Yeomra returns Noh HyungJin back in time.

“I should at least give him power so he can protect himself.” What is this ‘power’ given to him by Great King Yeomra? Will Noh HyungJin be able to change his future as well as the future of South Korea?! <<less

Lee Won, who works as a poor lawyer in Russia, visits City Councilor Zdanov, who is in conflict over Nikolai's commission, and there he meets... more>> the mafia boss, Caesar. Behind City Councilor Zdanov, there was a mafia involved. The meeting between the two is extraordinary. <<less

Fu Rong had a dream in which she forced herself on Xue Heng.... more>>

Originally, she thought it was some kind of erot*c dream. But she didn’t expect to wake up and find that what happened in the dream had come true…

“I obviously wouldn’t dare to pluck the moon.”

“I want the moon to come running to me.” <<less

It was 1068, Year 1 of the Xining era. Emperor Zhao Xu had recently ascended the throne of the Song dynasty. The widely respected old-guard of civil officials, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi, were in their twilight years. The unorthodox reformer Wang Anshi was full of vigor, wishing to reverse the tide of decline sweeping over the empire. The stubborn Sima Guang would rather leave imperial government than give up on proper orthodoxy. The literary Su Shi watched from the sidelines, unable to pick a side. ... more>>

With such a talented crop of civil officials, the Song dynasty should have shone brightly. Instead, these geniuses embarked on a mutually destructive course, leaving the Song empire with a gaping, irreparable wound, and leaving future students of history with regret and controversy.

But the sudden arrival of a junior lawyer opens a new path for the Song dynasty. Reformers and conservatives, civil and military officials, domestic and foreign affairs, all shall come under the Law. <<less

She was confident that she had lived a good life doing no wrong, but she found herself as the criminal of a mu*der case.... more>>

A situation where all the evidence pointed to a single suspect, Shushu.

Shushu was eventually imprisoned in Ugwell ‘Female’ prison.

“Trust me. I’ll find the real criminal and prove your innocence.”

That’s what her childhood friend Edwin said, but life in a tough prison full of criminals was too hard.

She needed a ‘prison wife’ to make her life easier.

“W-Will you be my prison wife? Please protect me.”

“I’m already taken.”

“What? By who?!”

“Mailbox.”

Despite both being women, Shushu even proposed to MiniCat, who controlled the prison, but she received a nonsensical answer.

“I don’t want to be the wife of someone who doesn’t even like me.”

However, a short while later, the recipient of her impulsive proposal, prisoner ‘MiniCat,’ kissed her.

“There’s a rule.”

The voice that flew into her ear gave goosebumps.

“Close your eyes when you kiss me.”

“…….”

“And I’ll treat you well.”

She was sure at this moment no matter who she would come to kiss in the future, she would never forget her kiss with MiniCat. <<less

Natasha is an experienced divorce attorney.... more>>

And for some reason, this empire was overflowing with couples who wanted to divorce for various reasons.

For example, a husband who suddenly becomes obsessed with a wife or a wife who suddenly wants to get a divorce.

Thanks to this, Natasha was making a sizable profit by helping them.

In particular, when claiming alimony or part of property division as a fee, it was almost like sitting on a cushion of money.

'Which lawyer would refuse this?'

Natasha hummed inwardly.

***

“...Miss Estelle. Lawyers are always on the side of their clients.”

The words that came out with a face that were not impressed were very emotional. When Estelle made a face that she couldn't believe, Natasha continued.

“To be precise, I’m on the side of those who give me money.”

“That’s better.”

“Honesty is also a basic skill of a lawyer.” <<less

A former public prosecutor, and a former lawyer… Mebuki Akira, who is both talented and good-looking, is a person who loathes three things: violence, blackmail, and coercion so much that he finds them nauseating. In order to help those who cannot help themselves, he manages an office called ‘Mebuki Nego Office’ and, as a negotiator, would take up any case, save for international disputes and in-law issues… ... more>>

Volume 1: Koushounin wa Damaranai
Volume 2: Koushounin wa Utagawanai
Volume 3: Koushounin wa Furikaeru
Volume 4: Koushounin wa Hamerareru
Volume 5: Koushounin wa Akiramenai
Volume 6 (Extra): Sweeper wa Tokidoki Warau
Volume 7: Koushounin wa Aisareru
Special Volume: Koushounin wa Yasumenai <<less

"Reunion of Broken Mirror | Reunion at the Beginning... more>>

On a stormy summer night, at a street-side convenience store.

Gu Jiahe never expected to meet Li Zhao again.

They were deeply in love during their youth but suddenly broke up near graduation. After six years of complete disconnection, they unexpectedly reunite in the seventh year.

Li Zhao, braving the heavy rain, chased him all the way to his rental house.

Gu Jiahe tugged at Li Zhao's shirt collar and joked, 'are you feeling lonely, so you've come to relive old memories with me?'

Li Zhao's face darkened upon hearing this. 'Yes. It's been too long since I touched you, and it's burning inside.'

Gu Jiahe, feeling frustrated, decided that after this last night, he would move out immediately.

He would pretend that nothing had happened, and he would never see Li Zhao again.

However, two days later, Gu Jiahe, as usual, got up early and went to work at the company.

Turning around, he noticed an unfamiliar laptop on the desk next to his.

The next moment, someone opened the door.

Li Zhao stood at the doorway and waved, 'Manager Gu, I am the resident lawyer from the law firm collaborating with your company.'

Gu Jiahe's brain instantly froze: This is bad.

One in love but unable to have, the other insincere in words. <<less

Eight years ago, he left without saying goodbye leaving Zhen Yi wondering. A lawsuit made her a notorious lawyer. And after their parting, he became... more>> a psychologist. Case after case, she hopped onto them. In the face of the case, she always kept a calm mind and is always enthusiastic. When there is danger, he can save her, and when she is lost, he can accompany her. Along the way, overcoming numerous difficulties, the contest of high IQ was ushered in a happy ending. <<less

A sucker for love has no dignity, but Xu Yan does.... more>>

Even though he has been simping for six years, a man’s dignity may be delayed but will arrive eventually.

When he took his luggage and left with no goodbyes, he didn’t think that Sheng Zhi will come looking for him. <<less

An independent sequel to the story Trapped with the CEO... more>>

He was a world-famous lawyer.

She was an international superstar.

Their paths crossed on the wedding of Harry Si and Lola Li.

But his families didn’t welcome her, and his distrust nearly killed their baby.

Their otherwise happy life was now in peril.

Did he love her?

Did he get to the truth?

Did they overcome all the difficulties?

See for yourself! <<less

You are the last rose in my barren wasteland.

Seo Yi-soo, a young prosecutor, is faced with a distressing situation when her journalist sister mysteriously disappears. While delving into the clues left behind by her sister, she stumbles upon a shocking revelation involving the country’s largest law firm, Yoon & Kang.... more>>

In her quest for information, Yi-soo approaches Yoon Hyun-seong, her senior from college and the son of Yoon & Kang’s representative, proposing a contract engagement. Aware of his legal expertise, she suggests a one-year engagement contract.

Their relationship begins as a mere arrangement to fulfill their individual objectives. Yi-soo, without harboring any doubts, firmly believes in this pragmatic alliance. However, her unwavering faith is shattered in an instant.

As she rejoices momentarily, fate throws an unexpected twist at her. The air fills with a captivating blend of wood and cigarette smoke. Hyun-seong, with a cigarette poised between his index and middle fingers, invites her to experience it. His lips gently graze the cigarette, revealing a lazy yet alluring smile. His eyes exude indifference, while the veins on his hand appear prominently.

As the tip of the cigarette turns red, Yi-soo’s heart races, feeling as if it were shattered into pieces. <<less

"...Will I get thrown in jail?"