Welcome to the N.H.K. revolves around the lives of several young-adults all living in or around the city of Tokyo. Many different lifestyles are shown... more>> though most of the time the story focuses on the concepts of being a hikikomori, anime otaku, and having most of the characters experience intense feelings of depression and loneliness. <<less

A Deadly Secret, also translated as Requiem of Ling Sing and Secret of the Linked Cities, is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha).... more>> It was first published in the magazine Southeast Asia Weekly (東南亞周刊) and the Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao in 1963. Its original Chinese title was Su Xin Jian before Jin Yong changed it to Lian Cheng Jue. The story revolves around the adventures of the protagonist Di Yun, an ordinary young peasant, who is imprisoned after being framed. In his quest for vengeance, he accidentally acquires the Liancheng Swordplay manual (連城劍谱), an ancient artifact not only prized for the skills detailed inside, but also for containing a secret leading to a treasure. <<less

Allison is an adventure series set in a world containing one continent (extending roughly from the Equator to 60 degrees North latitude) which is divided down the center by a towering mountain range and a huge river. The industry and technology of the world are roughly equivalent to Europe in the 1930s. Due to the geography, two cultures developed on either side of the divide, and at the time the story begins, the cultures have been at war on and off for hundreds of years. The bloodiest conflict yet began thirty-five years before the start of the story; both sides are so exhausted by the conflict that an uneasy armistice is signed after some five... more>> years of fighting. Aside from a brief conflict over the jurisdiction of the river, resulting in the formation of a buffer zone on either side, this peace has largely been unbroken. The east side of the world is known as Roxche, though formally the region's name is the Roxcheanuk Confederation. The entire region comprises sixteen countries which all speak a common language. The west side is known as Sou Beil, though formally the region's name is the Allied Kingdoms of Bezel Iltoa. The region comprises the two kingdoms of Bezel and Iltoa which both serve to bring together a small number of countries under a common language different than that of the eastern region. There are far more blond-haired people in the West than the East.

At the beginning of the first novel, Allison, a pilot in the Roxche Air Force, has come to visit her childhood friend Wilhelm ("Wil" for short), who has remained at school over his summer break to continue his studies. While traveling in the countryside near the school, the two encounter an old man well-known to Wil's schoolmates as a teller of tall tales. Nevertheless, he captures their interest with his talk about a "treasure" which, if found, is said to be able to put an end to the war. No one would believe him that the war between the countries could ever end, so no one listened to him. When the old man is abducted and taken over to Sou Beil, Allison and Wil steal an airplane and chase the abductors across the river into the next region. Fortunately, the two were raised as orphans by a woman who came from the West, and thus can speak both languages. <<less

Having a strong sense of justice is really very vexing.... more>>

Always lending money to others, and never having anything left for savings.

Helping her neighbors, she was left saddled with a debt of 10 million TWD!

The only way is to sell the B & B, which she’d put her heart and soul into.

But the buyer showed disdain for her beloved B & B.

She had no choice but to sneak into his company, to find some leverage.

Then she would use that as a bargaining chip, forcing him to buy the B & B —

Before coming into contact with him, she thought he was an unscrupulous businessman who was a mental nutcase.

Growing closer, she discovered that he is actually very kind, and also very concerned about her……

She thought, he must never find out she is there to spy.

Sneaking into enemy territory and failing to steal anything confidential.

But ended up losing something more valuable instead…… <<less

This was a short story written by Lee Young Do, the author of Dragon Raja and many other famous Korean novels.

Set on a giant, almost finished bridge between Sadogashima and Niigata. Abandoned by the government, the bridge, and the giant man-made floating island at the center, has become a city of criminals and societal drop-outs. ... more>>

Set in the same world as Durarara, but 15-20 years later. There is almost no overlap between Etsusa Bridge and the other novels. <<less

Jindai High School was a relatively safe place, right up until Sousuke Sagaka transferred there. A total nut, he wreaks havoc on the school's student body and gets into a world of trouble with the teachers!... more>>

But there's more to Sousuke than meets the eye--not just a hell-raising student, he's actually a member of an elite military unit, on an undercover mission to protect the beautiful schoolgirl Kaname Chidori from the KGB. Discover the mystery as this comedy-action-science-fiction story unfolds! <<less

Riho, Misaki, and Kisaragi attend a school known for being a collection of students that scr*pe the bottom of the barrel with its idea of... more>> a “passing average” being a collective 100 out of 500 points from all five subjects. Riho is dumped by her boyfriend only weeks before her 17th birthday. Misaki is a girl who’s spent her life in-and-out of hospitals, but who hates being pitied. Kisaragi is constantly compared to, and lives in the shadow of, his talented baseball player older brother Mutsuki. With the summer before their last year of high school quickly approaching, it’s a time for change and growth as they prepare to transition into adulthood. <<less

A short and silly one-shot about a hero defeating the demon king.

Lin Xuan transmigrated into a world where demon beasts rampaged. He became one of the lowest ranking wasteland reclaimers in the Germinal Organization to explore the mystic realms.... more>>

The Zero Realm mystic realm was the Giant Rock Cave. The First Realm mystic realm was the Demon Ant Nest. The Second Realm mystic realm was the Tree King Sea.

[Congratulations on seizing a Gold Swallowing Lizard as one of your avatars for gaining more experience. Do you want it to begin its training?]

[Your current location is first floor of the Giant Rock Cave. (1 coin per minute. 5 exp points per minute)]

[Gold Swallowing Lizard has been training for 4 hours. Do you wish to collect its experience?]

Lin Xuan’s eyes were wide open. He was well-versed in how this worked. This was similar to the AFK games that he played in his previous world.

As such, he began his comfortable journey of becoming the strongest.

Up until one point, the Germinal Organization discovered that he was abnormal and decided to deal with him. It only then did Lin Xuan realize that even Seventh Realm fighters and the managers of the organization were inferior to him. <<less

Other people earn points, gain skills and attributes after transmigration, while I end up planting trees? ... more>>

What's the use of planting trees? I don't want to be a gardener!

Wait a minute, there seem to be a lot of special tree species in this world. There is the Bodhi Tree that brings enlightenment, the Big Locust Tree that controls life and death, the Mandala Flower that lures people to death, the Nine-World Tree that is the foundation of Nordic Mythology, the Kabbalah Tree of Life that describes the so-called path of man to God…

The tree is me, and I am the tree. With the uncovering of increasingly new abilities, I would say it’s pretty amazing to plant trees! <<less

A novelization of K which tells the story of how Misaki Yata and Saruhiko Fushimi met and parted ways. There are three parts: "Meeting," "Getting... more>> Along," and "Betraying." <<less

A tales of a girl and a certain mother cat

A series of short stories in the world of Toaru Majutsu no Index organized into chapters featuring Kanzaki Kaori as the protagonist, going around the world and space doing missions for the Church of Necessary Evil, however, there is more than meets the eye as each incident is connected.... more>>

One chapter was bundled with each limited edition release of the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun anime DVD and BDs, with all of them together being equivalent to a single normal Toaru Majutsu no Index volume <<less

The story revolves around the Amakusa-Style Remix of Church being tested by the Church of England to become part of it, but later changes with the Amakusa being involved in a conspiracy after conspiracy being piled up on top of one another, forcing them to not only clear their name but aid in stopping the various conspiracies happening around them.... more>>

The chapters were released as part of the limited editions of the Blu-ray and DVDs of the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S anime. Together they are equivalent to one regular Toaru Majutsu no Index volume. <<less

In the world of Norse mythology, a human boy falls in love with Waltraute, the fourth Valkyrie sister. He wishes to marry her, but Waltraute gives him an impossible challenge to deter him. ... more>>

Nevertheless, the boy is determined to carry out the dangerous task and to marry Waltraute afterwards. <<less

Planet Ar Ciel has been finally regenerated. Five years have gone by since that day, but the people of Sol Cluster still continue living in the Third Tower.... more>>

Right now, the lifespan of Tilia, who is also the Third Tower herself is coming to its end. Sol Cluster is plunged into chaos now they have to face her death, which also means the disappearance of the Tower. To save the people, Aoto and the others have started a plan of extending Tilia’s lifespan, but doing this means she will undergo a tremendous suffering.
A completely original story showing what happens after the popular PlayStation 3 RPG of the same name. Characters from the first two games also make an appearance and provide their help as everyone faces together the Third Tower’s disappearance. So, what will be Tilia’s final fate…? <<less

Don'cha ever think that this thing we call the world is just so wicked? We're all just trying to live our lives, but you just never know when you'll have the rug pulled out from under you, ya know?... more>>

I am Embryo. I exist to break the shell within the human heart. Whether they like it or not, whomever touches me has their excess potential dragged outta them. The result? Disaster... The disaster happening right this second is an invitation to the rematch between "The Strongest" and "Inazuma." Now is the time for the conclusion to their duel of fates. The city will shake, roaring flames will rise--and then, this wicked Boogiepop guy has the nerve to interfere with destiny...

I wonder what awaits at the end of this life and death struggle--with this strange embryo at the center of it all—whether that end be hell, the future, or even— <<less

Ye Kai, the protagonist of the second novel, is Li Xunhuan's apprentice.... more>>

He inherits his master's Little Li Flying Dagger. His best friend is Fu Hongxue.

The novel begins with the mu*ders of a notable martial artist and his family. Ye Kai and Fu Hongxue set out to investigate and solve the case.

During their adventures, they meet their respective romantic interests: Ding Linglin and Cuinong. <<less

Hana is a 19-year-old student who falls in a "fairy-tale like" love with a "wolf man". Over the course of the 13-year story Hana gives... more>> birth to two children—older sister Yuki, and younger brother Ame, or "Snow and Rain". At first the family quietly lives in city trying to hide their wolf heritage, but when the "wolf man" suddenly dies Hana makes the decision to move to a rural town, far from their previous city life. <<less

Embarrassing!  She wanted to curse.  He’s a stalker!... more>>

Now, what is he up to?!

Remembering the “wolf” on the train, Xiang Ti was so ashamed.  She just wanted to dig a hole and hide!

Admittedly, this man was the most outstanding and attractive she’d ever encountered.

But her plan in life did not include marriage.  She wants to focus on a career and live life like the modern woman.

Her whole image exuded the “don’t offend me” message, however —

This man did not heed the warning and pursued her persistently!

Although there were not many suitors before her “stalker”, but she was still dissatisfied with this “wolf”.

Even if he used his eyes to worship her, and generously praised her beauty, she is not happy!

Because she didn’t want to fall in love with any man.

But when he smiles, why can’t she stop thinking about him?!

Why is this happening, when she is never one to be seduced by the “male beauty” before?!

But he’s proven to be a sly fox.  How is she supposed to resist?! <<less

Humanity has learned to live in complacency behind its high walls, protected from the giant Titans. But when a Titan-worshipping cult opens one of the gates, a Titan wreaks havoc, consuming the cultists. After the rampage is over, two young Survey Corps members are shocked to discover a pregnant woman’s partially digested corpse – with her baby still alive inside it! What will the fate of this “child of the Titans” be? And how will humanity learn to cope with the Titan threat?... more>>

Vol 1: Before the Fall

Vol 2: Kuklo Unbound

Vol 3: The Harsh Mistress of the City <<less

The Book and the Sword is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It was first serialised between 8 February 1955 and 5 September 1956 in the Hong Kong newspaper The New Evening Post.... more>>

Set in the Qing dynasty during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796), the novel follows the quest of the Red Flower Society, a secret organisation aiming to overthrow the Qing government, and their entanglements with an Islamic tribe in northwestern China. The "book" in the title refers to a Qur'an that was stolen from the tribe while the "sword" refers to a sword given to the protagonist, Chen Jialuo, by his first romantic interest, Huoqingtong. Historical figures such as the Qianlong Emperor, Zhaohui (兆惠), Heshen, Zheng Xie and Fuk'anggan also make appearances or are mentioned by name in the novel. One of the female protagonists, Princess Fragrance, is loosely based on the Qianlong Emperor's Fragrant Concubine.

This novel was Jin Yong's debut, and it quickly established him as one of the new masters of the wuxia genre.Alternative English titles of the novel include Book and Sword: Gratitude and Revenge and The Romance of the Book and Sword. <<less

Can a draft be eaten: Did you order the takeout to my house? Thanks.... more>>

Selective blindness: Draft!

Can a draft be eaten: Next time order the beef brisket noodles. I don't like sour vegetables.

Selective blindness: Draft!

Can a draft be eaten: Oh, can you help me hire a household helper? My clothes are still soaking in a pail of face-wash like substance.

Selective blindness: Draft!

Can a draft be eaten:... this must be automatic reply. When you return and see this, also call a mechanic for me. My washing machine at home has been spoilt for a long time.

Selective blindness: Can you be even more shameless? Can you can you can you? Draft you jerk!

Can a draft be eaten: How difficult is it to make a telephone call. I need to concentrate on writing my draft. <<less

I pride myself on being a first-rate body double. Not only do I look like her, I can imitate her every move.... more>>

But that spiteful Prince Sylvan, the princess's older brother, always sees through my disguise on the first try and says "Do you think you've become my beloved sister?"

Yes, the prince is a serious siscon.

“Sigh, you are as naive as ever. Do you mean to impersonate my sister?” <<less