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Kowloon Generic Romance

In a future where nostalgia reigns, Kowloon Walled City stands as a meticulously recreated slum, a haven for those who long for the Hong Kong of the past. Real estate agent Reiko Kujirai works within its dense, labyrinthine confines, but her heart yearns for the new and exciting places beyond its walls. Her only coworker, Hajime Kudou, is her polar opposite: a man who finds comfort in the city's retro charm and is put off by anything modern that seeps past its borders. Despite their constant bickering over the most mundane things, the two often find themselves enjoying each other's company. Their quiet, familiar dynamic is shattered one day when a prank goes wrong, leading Hajime to make an

The Works of Ichikawa Haruko

This collection brings together the early short stories of Haruko Ichikawa. Across two volumes, characters navigate surreal and intimate realities: a boy discovers his uncle has a mysterious 'daughter,' a youth awakens in a strange land guided by an ethereal companion, and an injured athlete finds solace with a robotic sibling. Other tales delve into quiet mysteries, from a marine biologist's reunion with her brother that masks a deeper scientific pursuit, to a delinquent's encounter with a peculiar transfer student at a college on a moon of Saturn. Each story explores themes of isolation, connection, and the subtle, often supernatural, boundaries of the human experience.

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

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.

9 no Puzzle to Mahou Tsukai

In the near future, a BCI controller that reads brain signals and allows consciousness to dive into the virtual world of the Internet has become extremely popular. Katsuro, arrested for a certain crime, is adopted by police officer Yumeji and serves his prison term while living with his adoptive sister, Rin. At the request of his adoptive father, Katsuro investigates Internet crimes in exchange for reducing his punishment bit by bit. As he delves into the digital realm, he must navigate a world of mystery, action, and unexpected encounters that blur the line between reality and the virtual.