[System + Comedic + Youth Daily Life + Imagination + Light Novel + Anime-inspired] ... more>>

Su Cheng transmigrated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous.

So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well.

Su Cheng: “It’s nothing but system quests after all.”

But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too.

And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange… <<less

A collection of short stories written to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the professional debut of Alice Arisugawa, a prolific mystery novelist and founder and first president of the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. Each story was written by a different young author, using characters, settings, and concepts appearing in Arisugawa's stories.... more>>

Featured stories:

Rope, Cable, Cord by Yugo Aosaki: The police ask professor of sociology and "Consulting Criminologist" Hideo Himura - and Himura in turn asks his friend, mystery novelist Alice Arisugawa - for assistance in an investigation. The victim of a robbery-mu*der is found, covered in marks due to having been bound by a rope, but no rope is left behind. Security camera footage shows that three people threw away objects that could have been used to tie her after the mu*der, but which of them was the culprit's tool: the rope, the cable, or the cord?

Enclosed in Clothes by Michi Ichiho: Alice is asked by his neighbor Saori Mano, a teacher at an all-girls school, to help her with a problem. She is substituting as advisor to the Drama Club, and one of her students had her uniform stolen during club activities. The police can't be involved due to the administration's fear of scandal, so going to outside help is her only option. But even if they're able to set foot on school grounds during the school festival, can two 34 year old men solve a case in the foreign land of a school for girls?

The Ghost Story Dedicated to Hideo Himua by Kyoya Origami: A fan of scary stories Alice met at a publishing event regales him and Himura with a series of true stories about horrifying events that happened to him. Himura and Alice attempt to come up with rational explanations for all his tales.

Black Mirror by Tomoyuki Shirai: The narrator, an arrogant yet neurotic man, is called out of the blue by an old college friend, Eiji Kagami, who will be in his area in a few months and wants to go out to eat. But at the meeting, Eiji behaves oddly, and the next day, the police call the narrator in for questioning. Eiji's stepfather, a marriage fraudster who drove Eiji's mother to su*cide, was mu*dered the day of their meeting, and the police suspect Eiji and his identical twin brother Koichi. But both brothers appear to have solid alibis...

The Man Who Read (And Disliked) Alice Arisugawa by Haruo Yuki: Mystery novelist Haruo Yuki is on a "research trip" (which he treats more like a paid vacation) to a small hot spring town in the mountains, where he meets a waitress with an unusual story: her cousin hates the works of Alice Arisugawa with a fiery, all-consuming passion, and yet he's read everything the man ever published. Why has her cousin read over fifty stories by an author he knows he doesn't like?

The Panic of Mountain Monk Jizō by Tatsumi Atsukawa: Twenty years ago, Ryoji Aono would go to Bar April every Sunday and meet with his friends to listen to the tales of Jizō, a man who dressed like a mountain ascetic and who claimed to come across tales of mystery everywhere he went. But Jizō hasn't shown his face in two decades, and now, Ryoji's video rental business has also closed down. Deciding to take some time off at a new bar, Ryoji is stunned to see Jizō once again, having not aged a day since their last meeting ...So why is he so much worse at telling stories now?

The Molded Corpse Speaks by Masahiro Imamura: At a job-hunting event, Kōjirō Oda of the Eito University Mystery Club meets a man from another school with an interesting story: a member of his own school's mystery club once pranked him by leaving a chalk outline and a dying message in his apartment while he was out. The members of the Eito U. Mystery Club put their heads together in an attempt to unravel the dying message, which was never solved, and uncover a much deeper truth than they suspected. <<less

A competition between the Demon Lords of the Demon World.... more>>

The cornered Demon Lord, Gremory summoned an unbeatable soldier.

“But, I'm just a professional gamer?”

The legend of E-sports, fighting against demons! <<less

I ended up in a mobile game I’d only spent money on a few times.... more>>

[Blessings of the ‘Sword God’]

– If you cut it, it will be severed

Just one minute a day. I become a Sword Saint with a sashimi knife. <<less

She is a s*x toy designer.... more>>

He is an all-powerful businessman.

When she has no inspiration, he is her source of inspiration.

From one chance meeting, they begin to satisfy their own needs, until finally they’re unwilling to part.

"Every toy has a spirit. On a lonely night, it can comfort your empty soul."

"Then what about me?" <<less

In a world where the gender ratio is heavily skewed at 1:99, with a majority of women,... more>>

Men have become herbivorous and withdrawn, while women are treated coldly by the men.

Born into such a world, Shirogane Aqua aims to fulfill his unrealized dream from his previous life – to become an idol.

“If men in this world are cold to women, then I want to deliver smiles and gratitude to the wounded women and heal them.”

Teaming up with Atori Ako, whom he met at his part-time job at a major talent agency, they embark on their entertainment career.

Their activities not only bring happiness and salvation to numerous women in Japan, but also spread their wings of salvation to the world. <<less

The 37-year-old man, Takai Akihide, was leading a very mundane life. However, one day he suddenly regressed to being a high school student. Despite being... more>> a self-proclaimed dull man, Takai Akihide did not desire a romantic relationship with high school girls even after regressing. However, his mature aura made him popular with high school girls...!? <<less

Kageyama Shogo is the only member of the broadcasting club at Akihito High School. He has worked hard on the school radio program, but unfortunately it is in danger of being discontinued.... more>>

So he devised a plan to solicit and answer anonymous love advice from the entire school.

The project, which he had been prepared to abandon, was surprisingly well received, and the broadcasting club was spared from the danger of extinction !

However, for some reason, after he started the love counseling project, some of the most famous and beautiful girls in the school started approaching him.......?

This is a blind romantic comedy based on love counseling ! Please enjoy ! ! <<less

Shin Joo-hae (bottom, 26), who came to compete in the shooting event at the Tokyo Olympics with the title of national representative for the first time.... more>>

He ends up winning the gold medal in his main event, the 10m air pistol.

The moment his gold medal was confirmed, while approaching the spectator seats to hug his coach, he came face to face with Kwon Jeong-won (top, 28) in the front row, a figure everyone in the Republic of Korea knows…

Wait, why are you here? At the Tokyo shooting range? Why?

Feeling dazed, Shin Joo-hae stepped out in front of the shooting range and ended up receiving a bouquet of a size he couldn't have imagined.

“I’ve liked you for a long time!”

At the other person's words, which came out without hesitation, Shin Joo-hae ended up pressing a hand to his forehead. What on earth was he supposed to do with this reckless man…?

The romance that only they themselves don't know about, between South Korea's top national actor—who, armed with the most powerful fan devotion in the world, follows him around like a well-behaved dog—and a shooting gold medalist experiencing this kind of attention for the very first time. <<less

While others are obsessed with idols or actors, Kang Hangeom is a fan of his senior Do Wonhyeok.... more>>

One day, when Hangeom was happily observing his respected and beloved senior using his unnoticeable presence, Wonhyeok joins the book club that Hangeom is a member of. This is how the two become quite close.

“Do you want to date me? Only on the condition that we don’t interfere in each other’s lives.”

After Wonhyeok almost revealed his true nature to Hangeom, he proposes to date him, hiding his true intentions.

“Wow, I’m so happy!”

So Hangeom starts dating his adored senior and tries to change himself to become a worthy partner, but Wonhyeok doesn’t really like these changes.

“I guess it really doesn’t suit me? Actually, I always want to look good in front of my senior.”

Wonhyeok’s eyebrows twitched like caterpillars.

“I wanted to become someone who at least somewhat matches the senior when standing next to him.”

This time, the corners of Wonhyeok’s eyes trembled.

“But thinking about it, it seems the senior never said I suit him well. I guess it’s really not very good, huh…?”

Looking at Hangeom, who was so casually talking about his feelings as if in confession, Wonhyeok quietly sighed.

“For… me?”

“Yes. Lately, I’ve been thinking only about my senior.”

Do Wonhyeok. 23 years old, dominant alpha.

The perfect guy who possesses everything that makes him called the idol of the English department at Korea University. However, in reality, he just hides his dirty nature well and pretends. He has a strange interest in Hangeom, who doesn’t hide his affection for him. After Hangeom accidentally reveals his true nature several times, Wonhyeok proposes to date him to keep him under control. Initially, he planned to break up at the first opportunity, but unexpectedly begins to become more and more attached to Hangeom.

Kang Hangeom. 21 years old, beta.

A sophomore in the English department at Korea University. Unintentionally hides his beauty with long bangs covering his eyes and large glasses. Due to his beautiful face, he is often mistaken for an omega, but Hangeom himself thinks it’s because of his fragile physique. He admires and is secretly in love with his senior Do Wonhyeok. Thanks to Wonhyeok’s proposal to date, he unexpectedly gets a chance to fulfill his dream.

*When to read: When you want to see how a misanthropic top hiding his true nature gradually opens up thanks to the selfless love of a bottom.

*Key phrase: “This face is a beta?” <<less

"Act like I'm the only one, Tae-ju."... more>>

Due to an unjust theft incident that occurred during a part-time errand job, Tae-ju was burdened with loan shark debts as he ended up working as a server and host at the Maehwa bar.

Despite his ambitious determination to pay off his debt and leave this place, Tae-ju's situation only gets more complicated.

Meanwhile, after meeting the VVIP Beom-ho of Maehwa, who beats people to death without blinking an eye, Tae-ju becomes increasingly attached to the unusually large tips he gives... <<less

Chase C. Miller is an actor with chillingly glowing purple eyes that could violently take one’s heart and a beauty that draws everyone’s eyes. After spending a heated night with him, Josh was imprinted behind his ear and he now had a secret that must never be found. It was none other than the fact that he was pregnant with Chase’s child!... more>>

A few years later, Josh, who had been hired once again as his bodyguard, is astonished by his appalling character. Despite this, every time they meet eyes and stand close together, Josh cannot seem to be able to stop his heart from beating faster.

“Oops, are you all right?”
“You f*cking bastard, how dare you—”
“Yes, I somehow dared to touch my client’s d*ck. I sincerely apologize.” <<less

I intervene in all events of the game. And take it away.

Itsuki Jinpei, the protagonist born and raised in the countryside, suddenly stands at a crossroads in his life as his high school which he had planned to go on to is shut down.... more>>

He passed the high school in the city center Amahashiritsu Academy introduced by his former teacher, and decided to move to Tokyo and start living on his own.

There, Jinpei reunites with his childhood friend Hanazono Kanna from whom he had been separated for over a decade. Now she is famous as a stunningly beautiful high school girl President.

───

"Jinpei-kun, I have decided to live here starting today!"

"Okay, all right. Turn around and go home right now."

However, Kanna begins bringing in her belongings and starts hanging out at Jinpei’s place.

To make matters worse, Asakura Nao of the track and field star carrying the future of Japan's women's sprint world, and Sasazuki Mika, a renowned actress and former child prodigy, also join in. Jinpei’s once peaceful everyday life starts to unravel in a colorful and chaotic way.

The curtain rises on a wild romantic comedy about a young man overwhelmed by eccentric genius beauties! <<less

WSS (“I liked him first”)

A reverse c*astity world where men are scarce and women’s l**idos run high.... more>>

In such a world, the protagonist, Nagi Kominato, finds himself reincarnated. Determined to enjoy his second high school life to the fullest—reverse c*astity or not—Nagi dives in without hesitation.

Thinking, _“I’m just a normal guy; if I act too cautious, I’ll end up looking like some cringe dude who thinks he’s hot stuff,”_ Nagi interacts with girls without the restraint or consideration typical of the few men in this world. As a result, beautiful girls start falling for him left and right.

Unknowingly pulling off “first love” moves and mass-producing WSS (“I liked him first”) instead of BSS—a romantic comedy unfolds! <<less

Ten years after her parents’ divorce, the grandmother who raised Chu Tingwu passed away, leaving her to be shuttled back and forth between relatives.... more>>

At this moment, an entity claiming to be a “Cub Rearing System” suddenly appeared, wanting to bind itself to her and cultivate her into an outstanding graduate of its program.

Just as Chu Tingwu was about to refuse, she saw her personal attributes on the system interface—

[Name: Chu Tingwu]

[Species: Cat]

Chu Tingwu: Something’s not right here…

Due to a bug, the system had identified her as a kitten.

Her stats were those of a cat, but her appearance remained human.

How should an exemplary human-cat be raised? Sleeping, causing mischief, eating until she became as round as a pig?

However, the reality turned out to be quite different: extreme sports, expert bird-catcher, master mouse-hunter, catching invasive fish barehanded with dynamic vision, using camouflage and tracking skills to film documentaries of rare birds, nearly making the social news as a suspected retired special police officer.

For the first lesson in cultivation, the system said gravely:

“A cub cannot live alone. We need to find you a cat mother… I’ve already detected a suitable candidate nearby. Go to the target location quickly, little one, and let the cat mother adopt you.”

Chu Tingwu looked up as an advertisement fluttered into her hand:

[Sunshine Pet Hospital: Limited-time half-price pet neutering, one month of free food with every pet adoption]

Chu Tingwu: Who exactly is adopting whom here?

Note: no romance <<less

I spent my life playing a game.
I hit the wall, stuck in second place for the rest of my life.... more>>

[Can you live as yourself, using your own nickname?]
DarkLord of Underworld: Even if a man can’t eat, he can survive!

Out of the blue, I received a message and was possessed by the game.
As the worthless son of an Underworld Boss!

“Yes, bloodline is also a power, as long as you can use it. My ability is ‘Famiglia’.”

The game addict never disappears. Overwhelming violence, endless wealth, connections in the other world. I, I’ll use anything to stay alive! <<less

I used to be an employee of a cosplay brothel, but due to severe sleep deprivation, I had an accident and died.... more>>

Or so I thought, but for some reason, I woke up the day before the high school entrance ceremony.

I'm not particularly at the top of my class, and I may look like a shy guy, but I'm not a super smart guy or a popular handsome guy. I'm just an ordinary male high school student with no exceptionally beautiful childhood friends or sisters. Leveraging my experience and knowledge from working in the adult industry, I rewrite my lonely past. <<less

Hajime Toumachi… I am a second-year high school student. No hobbies, no special skills. I don’t even have a girlfriend, let alone friends. ... more>>

After realizing he has nothing to offer, he sets out with a single-minded determination to change, launching a thread on a forum.

From then on, he earnestly responded to the absurd requests on the bulletin board.

However, he failed to notice.

Before he knew it, the favorability ratings of five girls had skyrocketed.

“…My hair has turned rainbow-colored.” <<less

The horrific life as a hunter ended in death.... more>>

What was given after death was a new life as the eldest son of a magical family.

Affluence of the household, a younger sibling to handle the work, and faithful retainers. Now, in a life where all one has to do is play and eat,

[Survival Mission: Survive by becoming a kingmaker.] <<less

Waking up, reborn as a beautiful girl in Tokyo. Looking at her own stunningly beautiful self in the mirror, Fukada Sayuri vowed to never slack... more>> off in this life. But upon closer examination of her background... Parents deceased, no sister, no house, and shouldering a huge debt? Faced with the unreasonable harassment of debt collectors and the close pursuit of the lecherous landlord, the only way to pay off the debt was to work as a night club hostess? Dressed in black silk stockings and a short skirt, maneuvering among many female customers, sensing the approaching cleaver crisis, Fukada Sayuri secretly made up her mind—to get on shore as soon as possible! <<less

After waking from a car accident, professional esports player Ye Shaoyang found himself transmigrated into a mystifying ABO world where he was living as a noobish streamer.... more>>

In order to support himself in this new life, Ye Shaoyang decided to return to his old job and climb the ranks in the esports world. With his outstanding talent, he quickly secured a contract with a prestigious club.

But on his very first day with his new team, he unexpectedly presented as an omega right in front of the team’s captain Chi Shuo.

Chi Shuo took his new teammate to the hospital for an examination. Afterwards, the boy looked up at him with a sheen of moisture in his eyes. The corners of his eyes were red, and his voice was hoarse as he rasped, “Captain, the doctor says I’m allergic to suppressants. Can you help me?”

“…help you how?” Chi Shuo asked.

Ye Shaoyang simply turned his back to Chi Shuo. “Just give me a temporary mark. Bite me here, thanks.”

Chi Shuo’s expression gradually crumbled.

What was with this omega?! Was a mark something you could hand out so freely?!

Netizens:

[I heard Team Tianhuan’s new teammate is an omega!]
[Is he going to play support? Everyone, please be sure to take care of your sweet, delicate, adorable new omega support!]
That was the buzz, right up until Ye Shaoyang demonstrated his explosive prowess by single-handedly taking five kills in a competitive match.

Their opponents:

[Sweet? Delicate? This is a demon lord, isn’t it?]
[He killed me enough to break my brain. I want to uninstall the game!]
[Even if we lose the battle, Ye Shaoyang must die!]
[Target that omega! Show no mercy!]
It’s time to get to know an omega with flashy and extraordinary skills.

Who says an omega has to be sweet, delicate, and adorable? This omega has the power to blow up the whole league. <<less

―"Hey, do you really understand what you're saying?"... more>>

"For You Who Hate Autumn" / Miraiya Tamaki

“I really hate autumn (Aki),”

The person walking beside me—Fuyushima-san—said that out of nowhere.

By the way, my name is written as "亜季" and read as "Aki," which also means "autumn."

Of course, I don’t think there was any deep meaning behind what he said, but it wasn’t exactly pleasant either. <<less

Aiba Hashiru is a hero who was summoned to another world. After defeating the Demon King, he returned to his original world due to some troubles, and returns to his former life as a new teacher with his abilities as a Hero warrior.... more>>

However, among his students, there are those who fight against monsters, aliens, and a mysterious criminal organization.

This is a story about the life of a former hero, who doesn’t particularly hide or hold back his heroic abilities <<less

I read the memories and emotions of the people whose skin I touch.... more>>

No, I see them. No, I read, see, hear, and feel them. I can’t explain it properly. I just sense them.

It’s an extremely shameful and painful process for me.

The seizures and fainting that follow the moment I sense them,

The flood of the other person’s memories and emotions,

And the risk of being exposed.

So, I’m always careful.

I make sure not to touch anyone.

I make sure not to get involved with anyone more than necessary.

Then, I met that person.

“What exactly do you want from me?”

“Whether it’s money or something physical, ask for something more clear and direct.”

He was someone my ability doesn’t work on.

Someone I could touch.

“……Your time, Senior.”

Someone who really dislikes me,

“You’re the worst kind of thief……”

My savior.

_________

ROMANCE GUIDE by the author

* Male Protagonist: Ki In-hwa (23 years old)

He lost his parents at a young age and was raised by his aunt. He has suppressed his emotions since childhood and is only interested in his aunt and Noh Joo-eun. He ends up in a six-month relationship with Jo Yoon, who blackmails him by using Noh Joo-eun as leverage. As someone who possesses natural beauty and an air of mystery, he’s used to being pestered by others. Initially, he thought he could give Yoon what she wanted and get rid of her, but things don’t go as planned. He has no idea what she truly wants from him.

* Female Protagonist: Jo Yoon (21 years old)

A psychic empath. When she touches others, she can see their memories and feel their emotions, but during this process, she experiences seizures and faints. Because of this, she has lived as an outsider for a long time, both by choice and due to circumstance, and suffers from severe emotional deprivation. Four years ago, she met the only person immune to her ability—Ki In-hwa. He became the only person with whom she could share warmth, and thus, she became obsessed with him.

* Why you should read this:

If you’re curious about a story where a woman falls in love to survive and a man suppresses his emotions to stay alive, and when you want to see two people with their own scars slowly unravel each other.

* Relatable Quote:

“Only you, Senior. You’re the only one.” <<less