She failed to become a god . . . A request to investigate a bizarre case arrives for Toka Fujisaki, a girl who was destined to become a god, but failed. This peculiar case, shaped by human karma, can only be solved by someone like Toka, who straddles the line between the spirit world and human existence. As she tackles the mysteries of this case, she searches for her place in the world. By her side is Saku Fujisaki, a young man who was meant to protect her once she ascended to godhood. Both Toka and Saku were born into a peculiar fate, and now, having lost their original roles, they seek the meaning of their existence amidst the madness of the world. This is the story of a girl caught between the realms of dreams and reality and the servant who vigilantly watches over her.
The girl dedicated her life to avenge the seven who killed her sister— "I want to kill all seven people who sent my sister to her death," Mei declared to Shiori, with heavy and resolved voice. Three years prior in a secluded town cradled by mountains, Mei's older sister, Akari, tragically ended her life, pushed to the brink by a brutal campaign of bullying. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Mei returns to this very town, seeking justice. She summons a towering snake deity, allowing it to possess her through the ancient and forbidden ritual of Okakashi-tsutsumi, which grants her formidable supernatural powers. With the deity's might, she and Shiori methodically eliminate their targets. Amidst their vengeful crusade, a tender love blossoms between them, offering a fleeting escape from their grim quest. However, their newfound happiness is short-lived, as the grim toll of harnessing divine forces soon claims Mei's life. This novel weaves a tale of brutal revenge and heartbreaking beauty, perfect for young adults seeking a story of profound depth and emotion.
This summer, he’s keeping an elementary schooler as a cat. Yukiji Natsume, an ordinary high school boy, finds himself spending his summer vacation with a fifth-grade girl acting as his pet cat. Why? Because Fumika Yukimi, the girl in question (and currently rocking cat ear cosplay), has developed the ability to see the future. According to her ominous prediction from future news headlines, if she doesn’t stay at his house as a “pet cat,” she’ll be killed by a serial killer by the end of summer vacation. In a situation as unpredictable as a cat’s whims, can they find a way to survive? A suspenseful summer tale of love and danger, where a precognitive girl becomes a pet to escape her destined death by summer’s end.
Justice and righteousness are the only judges of this lawless city. Welcome to Nilga Tide, commonly known as the Demon King City, is a special zone for coexistence between humans and demons. When one of the Seven Tyrant Kings who rules the city is murdered, the city’s order is thrown into imbalance. To address the escalating tensions, the Human Federation's Justice Department, known as ‘The Immortal Workshop’, sends Alsalisa, the daughter of the famous Hero. Upon arriving in Demon King City, she is paired with a guide, the rogue investigator known as ‘Dullblade Kido’. Alsalisa, who strictly adheres to the formalities of the law, and Kido, who is determined to uphold righteousness regardless of legality, begin their unconventional investigation in a chaotic city rife with violence and conspiracy. Can the mismatched duo stop the conflict and uncover the mastermind behind it all? Find out in this world-ending crime suspense story.
The night when civilization stopped. A mission for two begins. In 2025, the largest solar flare ever recorded triggers a sudden geomagnetic storm that strikes the Earth. This causes a massive blackout in Japan, halting all communications and infrastructure. On that fateful day, Riku, a former member of the National Self Defense Force, happens to reunite with his first love, Mercury, after running into each other in Shibuya. Mercury's younger sister, Venus, explains to Riku how the blackout was caused and reveals critical information about incident. With civilization at a standstill and Tokyo descending into panic, the lives of Riku's former love and the city itself are in grave danger. Despite lacking information, transportation, or assistance, the newly acquainted Riku and Venus embark on a mission to save civilization.
For the sake of the world, she must die! We were stunned. In the middle of a science experiment, heavily armed soldiers, like those you see in Hollywood movies, crashed through the classroom windows. The soldiers pointed what looked like real guns at us. "Nobody move." One of the male students defied the soldier's order and tried to escape. As a psychic, he might be able to get away and call for help! But my hopes were in vain; the gun fired, and he stopped moving. In this near-future Japan where psychic abilities have become common, a suspenseful psychic thriller unfolds, depicting the struggle of a middle school student targeted for their overwhelming power! Winner of the 4th Shogakukan Light Novel Award for Excellence!
A gripping near-future sci-fi revenge story! In the near future, after civilization collapses due to a harmful substance called dust, people wielding supernatural abilities called dusters emerge and take power. Chumi, a so-called cleaner, is hired to kill while trying to locate the whereabouts of his revenge target, Smiley. Eventually, Chumi is detained by the peacekeeping agency known as the purge officers. However, he receives an unexpected proposal and forms a temporary alliance with them. His assigned partner, Sylvie, is outstanding in her field but has her own set of troubles. Their backgrounds and personalities are completely opposite, and the two clash as they pursue Smiley . . .
At eighteen years old, in the end of summer, I decided to kill someone. It was the first day back after summer break when Rin received Hikaru's shocking confession: "I killed my mother." Hikaru was brilliant, handsome, and seemingly untouchable at the top of the school’s social ladder. But he had a dark secret: a hidden death wish. Rin, burdened by past friendship scars and a history of truancy, finds herself swept into a runaway journey alongside him. When she asks what they’re going to do next, Hikaru proposes a game. For the seven days remaining in August, they’ll take turns choosing someone they want to kill. One person each, each day. With nowhere left to go, the two become weapons in a game born of loneliness, pain, and twisted love. Winner of the 18th Shogakukan Light Novel Grand Prize.