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Believe it or not... it doesn't matter. But "it" certainly does exist... In the 1970s, in a certain prefecture in Kyushu, mysterious phenomena suddenly occur in a peaceful rural town like any other. Wild dogs, disasters, accidents, strange noises, and hangings... What on earth could this be? From elementary school to high school, "I" have experienced strange happenings and the tragedies associated with them. Please don't look away as you watch.
In a city so over-indulgent and careless, reveling in food and sex and completely unaware of the epidemic of parasites, it's no wonder so many people are infected. Dr. Suzune Arizono isn't exactly a normal doctor. For one, she's actually a veterinarian— but her specialty is parasites, and when those parasites make a habit of nesting inside human genitalia and overriding their senses with lust, her job is bound to get more than a little messy! As the spunky and beautiful heroine of this sexy sci-fi mystery, Suzune searches for infected victims to stop the parasites from driving their hosts literally crazy with lust. However, despite her desire to help people, her reasons aren't completely selfless. The parasites are Suzune's only link to her missing father, but will following these wet and slimy clues really lead her to his whereabouts, or is this voluptuous vet in over her head?
Two months have passed since the world was overrun by zombies. High schooler Maiko Inui, a girl who longs to become an idol, finds refuge in Fujimi Girls’ High School, where the surviving students reside. When hordes of zombies mercilessly attack the girls, how will Maiko and her friends fight back?! Horror meets harmony in this vibrant tale where heroes don’t wear capes…but sailor suits instead!
Throughout the day, Yuugi Mutou persists through incessant harassment from his fellow high school students. However, he finds comfort in board games and perplexing puzzles at night, a passion that was imparted to him by his grandfather, with whom he shares a home and a game shop. One fateful evening, Yuugi unravels the secrets of the Millennium Puzzle, unleashing a malevolent alter ego known as Yami Yuugi. As his trials grow increasingly perilous, Yuugi must utilize his strategic savvy to counteract the wicked intentions of both bullies and foes alike, while also establishing alliances with erstwhile tormentors. The stakes rise and the adversaries grow more cunning, heightening the imminent danger. Beware the consequences of failure; they may be dire.
Supernatural powers that emerge when a crime is committed are commonly known as "sins." As violent crimes become rampant due to "sins," detective Ren Hizuki of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division spends her days fighting fiercely. Meanwhile, Ren is ordered to transfer to the newly established supernatural powers countermeasures investigative team, "Public Security Section 9," where she meets the cowardly detective Yushiro Oboro. As she and Oboro head off to investigate supernatural power cases, the secrets of Section 9 and Oboro's true identity are revealed...!?
Wandering after the loss of her beloved master, Sumire, a nekomata found herself lost in a foreign land in the demon realm. Her mission was to retrieve "a certain something," and to do so she teamed up with the undead Rose and the android Ivy to clean up the cluttered rooms.
While gathering herbs, middle-aged adventurer Kane stumbled upon a rare "Resurrection Fruit." Initially intending to sell it, he soon encountered a desperate girl searching for medicine to save her companion's life. Struck by her resemblance to his childhood friend Altena, Kane sold her the fruit for a mere pittance. What he didn't expect was for the girl to turn out to be Anastrea, the Sword Princess with unparalleled power. The next day brought Kane an invitation to join an elite S-rank team, a victory over a daunting monster, and a substantial accumulation of riches. Even more shockingly, a saint twenty years his junior even professed her romantic interest in him. Anastrea's unexpected appearance had completely upended Kane's previously uneventful life.
She was supposed to have been summoned as a saintess, but was thrown into a country called Japan. Rei Natsukawa, a.k.a. Alexandra Ollier, hides her magic power as she works for a small company in modern Japan. She says that she'll be happy with a peaceful and uneventful life, but several small obstacles stand in the way of her lifestyle. This is the ordinary, yet not-so-ordinary story of a powerful mage.
After starting junior high, Hinata Abe is struck by a truck but miraculously survives with only minor injuries. Her classmates begin calling her "the Miracle Girl" in awe of her incredible luck. However, despite her seemingly fortunate fate, Hinata is plagued by a disturbing dream the night after leaving the hospital. She wakes up to find her room consumed by flames and smoke, desperately calling for help before being confronted by the Virgin Mary herself. In an astonishing revelation, Mary explains that Hinata actually died three weeks prior in the accident. Due to a series of mishaps, her spirit failed to ascend to heaven. Although Hinata's fate is sealed, Mary offers her a chance to reclaim her life on the condition that she rescues 12 lost sheep within 100 days, a daunting task that Hinata accepts with the aid of a special pendant. With the clock ticking, Hinata embarks on a miraculous adventure filled with surprises, danger, and perhaps even romance.
Nam Dohyun, a college student who fell into a pure white space with a woman he had never seen before. A beautiful goddess appears in a meaningful space, with a mirror full of screaming people. Unable to comprehend the situation, the suddenly appearing goddess said to the two people, “The people can only be saved by the two of you having sex. Do it right now!”
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]
