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Presented in this book are nine of Junji Ito's top short stories, handpicked by the author himself and given insightful notes and comments. The featured stories are: 1. Secondhand Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコード) 2. Chills (Samuke, 寒気) 3. Model Look (ファッションモデル) 4. Hung Balloons (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. Puppet Mansion (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. Artist (Gaka, 画家) 7. The Never-Ending Dream (Nagai Yume, 長い夢) 8. Venerated Ancestors (Gosenzo-sama, ご先祖様) 9. Slathered (グリセリド) 10. Model Look: Cursed Frame (Fashion Model: Norowareta Framing, ファッションモデル・呪われたフレーミング) [new]
The Wanderers, known as the Lost Ones, have traveled all the way from the far-off land of "Japan" to wreak havoc upon this world. Their sudden appearance and unpredictable nature have left many baffled. Menou, a young Executor, has been tasked with eliminating them unfeelingly. So when Menou encounters Akari, she at first views it as just another assignment... until she discovers that killing this girl is impossible. Akari is more than willing to assist Menou in finding a way to defeat her immortality, and thus the two embark on a journey that will transform Menou's life forever.
When Archduke Cesare returns from war, Eileen barely recognizes the man she once knew—he’s cold, commanding, and burning with unspoken desire. But nothing shakes her more than his sudden proposal. As old feelings stir, Eileen must choose: take his hand, or flee before his fire consumes her.
Ao is a young orphan with Japanese heritage who dreams of pursuing his passion for art in Paris, France. His aspirations take an unexpected turn when he encounters Giselle, a prominent mage whose demeanor is reminiscent of Thorn's. Recognizing his natural talents, Giselle chooses him as her potential asena and takes him under her wing. With her guidance, Ao explores a myriad of colors and revels in the wonders of the cosmos.
The son of an orc and a female knight, our lead character Oruku faced constant harassment from his fellow orcs due to his resemblance to his mother. He sought love and acceptance from demi-human girls, but his lineage caused them to reject him. In response, he awakens his true potential and devises a plan to become the strongest warrior ever, hoping to win over a harem of stunning women.
Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to call it a day when he gets an unusual client. This woman is a stunning elf with piercing green eyes and pointy ears, but her curvy figure is not typical of her kind. She reveals to Naoe-kun that she left her world behind and developed an unhealthy addiction to junk food in this reality, leading to weight gain. Will Naoe-kun be able to help this charming elf girl shed the excess weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle? Bonus content in Volume 1: Ganso Kissa Seiren, Rinrin Tanuki.
Wraiths, beings that subsist on human emotions and sow chaos wherever they roam, are invisible to humans. To safeguard humans from these creatures, magical girls utilize their granted wish's power. A troop of magical girls based in Mitakihara has tirelessly striven to guarantee the town's safety. However, two of its members, Sayaka Miki and Kyouko Sakura, have failed to get along. Mami Tomoe, their leader, hopes that they will cooperate eventually but is concerned that their discord may affect their magical girl duties. Homura Akemi, who transferred to Mitakihara Middle School, joins this group of magical girls. Nonetheless, Homura conceals the actual state of the world and possesses knowledge about magical girls that she hasn't revealed yet.
In the past, a group of six adventurers triumphed over Marmo's conquering armies and rescued Lodoss, the cursed island. Their bravery elevated them to heroic status, and their actions have been retold as legendary tales. However, the darkness they defeated never truly vanished. It lingered, plotted, and now the Black Knight of Marmo has launched a fresh threat upon the cursed island. Former heroes must answer the call to protect their homeland, while new heroes are born in this renewed battle for Lodoss.
Homura Akemi fails to defeat Walpurgis Night, so she uses her powers to travel back in time before Madoka Kaname becomes a magical girl. However, when she returns, she is surprised to find that Madoka can remember everything from the previous timeline. Together, they decide to change their fate and save their friends. But, they soon discover that Kyuubey has also retained its memories, and they must stop its schemes to ensure a promising future. The girls must work together to succeed and achieve their goals.
Siluca Meletes is a young mage who yearns for justice in a world where the noble elite are meant to protect against the Chaos but instead indulge in petty conflicts. The union of the Fantasia and Factory Alliance at a wedding is disrupted by tragedy, forcing Siluca to take matters into her own hands and carve out a new path for the world. Joined by the promising knight errant Theo, she defies the existing order to attain peace using the mystical crests. Theo quickly learns that Siluca's methods are far from conventional!
During the 1920s in New York, David Douglas, who was scheduled for execution, coincidentally meets Victoria Frankenstein, an exceptional 13-year-old medical prodigy. Their meeting leads to a journey into uncharted territory.
