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The Distant Dawn

A collection of sixteen short stories by Yukinobu Hoshino, spanning genres from science fiction and fantasy to psychological drama and romance. The tales explore a wide range of themes, including adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, often set in imaginative and thought-provoking scenarios. From a distant dawn and a steel queen to escape from wastelands and a funeral convoy, each story presents a unique conflict. Characters face challenges such as a call from afar, a whiteout, amazons of the river, and the Carneades plan, navigating through algae, lightning strikes, and the emperor of winter.

Aria

On the planet Aqua, once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi arrives in the city of Neo-Venezia, a faithful recreation of ancient Venice. She leaves behind her life on Manhome, formerly Earth, drawn by the rustic charm of a town where gondolas glide through winding canals and technology has not erased a simpler way of living. Her dream is to become an Undine, a professional gondolier who guides visitors through the city's waterways. To achieve this, Akari joins the Aria Company as a trainee. There she works alongside other aspiring Undines from rival companies, learning the skills of her trade while discovering the quiet beauty and hidden wonders of Neo-Venezia. Each day brings new encounters, f

Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World

Kino travels the world on the back of Hermes, an unusual, anthropomorphic motorcycle. Together they roam from country to country, never staying in any one place for more than three days. Each land they visit has its own customs, laws, and ways of life, and every stop brings new encounters. Through their journeys, Kino and Hermes witness happiness and sorrow, kindness and cruelty, beauty and decay. As they move along the road, they come to understand that the world is full of imperfections. And yet, it is precisely those imperfections that make it a beautiful place.

Sheeply Horned Witch Romi

One day, the entire human population falls into a deep, unnatural slumber. The only ones left awake are a high school boy, known only as Senpai, and his eccentric junior, Romi Sawada. Romi has transformed into a witch with distinctive sheep horns and possesses magical powers, giving her control over the strange sheep that now roam the empty world. With society at a standstill, the two teenagers enjoy an aimless, peaceful existence in their school, free from rules and responsibilities. However, their refuge is fragile. Monstrous threats lurk outside, held back only by Romi's magic, and the chaotic state of the world promises that their tranquil days cannot last forever.

Sister of Ms. Asamiya

Asamiya Aoi is a seemingly naive yet surprisingly resilient young girl traversing a futuristic landscape. Her only guide is a sketchbook left by her father, a book filled not with simple drawings but with detailed maps and valuable research notes. Her solitary journey takes a turn when she meets Kyoko, a young woman who recognizes the immense monetary value of the sketchbook's contents. Feigning concern and friendship, Kyoko joins Aoi with the secret intention of stealing the precious book. As the two travel together, their path intersects with the lives of various people in this strange world. Their journey becomes a test of character, forcing Kyoko to confront her own motives while she t

Kino's Journey (Gou)

Kino is a young traveler who journeys through a vast and mysterious world, accompanied only by Hermes, her talking motorcycle. They adhere to a strict rule: never stay in any country for more than three days. This constant motion is both a principle and a protection, allowing them to witness the myriad ways of life before moving on. Each new land they visit presents a unique parable—a self-contained society with its own strange customs, profound truths, or unsettling flaws. From cities of perfect harmony to nations built on disturbing traditions, Kino and Hermes observe without judgment, collecting fragments of happiness, sorrow, beauty, and cruelty. Their journey is a continuous exploratio