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Akane, about to enter sixth grade, lost her mother at age five and developed a stutter. She sings a rapid tongue-twister from her memories and, today as always, heads to the library alone. Seen with special eyes and having no friends—Akane treats her stutter as proof of her love for her mother and cannot bring herself to pursue treatment. One day she receives an email on her computer from an unknown sender that reads, "Let's be friends." The sender is Akari, and the two quickly become close. Battling resistance to speaking and the fear of expressing her feelings—while troubled by how to relate to friends, she gradually reevaluates herself and deepens her trust in Akari. Meanwhile, Akane finds a picture book in her father's room... [From Sakurayama-sha] ★Who do we want to read or buy this? We want upper elementary to middle school students to read it. In practice buyers may be mostly adults, such as school librarians, teachers, and parents with children. It’s for anyone who has ever wanted to say "hello" but couldn't—just as I once couldn't. ★What is the best thing about this work? I recommend the whole book. I often think, "What is life?" In the story there is a Ferris wheel. Although it moves forward, it looks as if it circles the same place. Even if it seems to be going down, that descent may be the path to rise again. That mirrors Akane's emotional movements. I found myself identifying with Akane and, for a while, losing track of time while thinking about life. Life felt like a Ferris wheel. ★What I fell in love with in this work The entire work is exceptionally gentle. I became a fan of Akane. I also loved the presence of Mr. Anzai. The coming-of-age story of a sixth-grade girl who lost her mother and struggles with a stutter is portrayed very gently alongside her father; although the setting is everyday, the plot draws you into its extraordinary moments. While dealing with "things you can't say well," the book turns them into language that arrives very beautifully. Above all, it was the author's passion. I was truly glad when the author candidly said, "I have a work I cherish." I think I fell for the writer Noran's intensity along with the work.

B6, 198 pages. Published February 1, 2026. Author: Noran Nijino. Who this book is for: - Those who feel a little worn out from trying to live up to someone else's expectations. - Those who tend to carry everything alone, thinking "I must be independent." - Those who are fed up with the roles they are expected to play. - Those who want a beautiful bookbinding to keep and admire. Stock status: As of February 16, online stock has fallen below 20 copies. Restock after sellout is undecided. "Skating, you see, is like a small silver rink garden: while struggling with restrictions, you desperately spread your wings to express freedom." A pure wish to "meet expectations" can, before you know it, turn into chains that bind you. It is not because she lacked talent, nor because she didn't try hard enough. Simply by continuing to perform a "role" for someone else, she lost a place for her heart to belong. The protagonist, Darlene, came to hate figure skating for such painfully familiar reasons that could happen in anyone's life. This book, Flamingo on the Ice, is neither a lonely comeback tale nor a flashy success story. What it records is a quiet, sincere renewal: wrapped in her parents' deep love and helped by the hands of friends, she slowly heals her broken wings. Independence is not about gritting your teeth alone; it is about believing in your own worth again while accepting the support around you. Noran Nijino traces that path with the delicate touch of marks carved on the ice. Instead of pushing you with "keep going," the book affirms your current place with "it's okay to stop." After reading, a warmth like the lingering echo of cheers across cold ice quietly spreads through your heart. Reader impressions: For those tired of easy happy endings: "This is not a facile growth story. What it offers is the author's courage to not indulge the characters' uncertainty and a realistic form of salvation." — (reader comment) For fans of foreign TV dramas and translated literature: "A dry American air and a prose that rejects wet dependence. It feels like reading fine translated fiction—fresh and immersive." — (reader comment) For those who have struggled with their relationship with their parents: "A mother who thought she was respecting her daughter but ended up taking away her freedom. The book shines light even on that mother's regret with terrifying objectivity and kindness." — (reader comment)

Bunkobon size, 48 pages Theme: a stigmatized property (a property where an accident or death occurred). This is a work of fiction modeled on my real grandparents' house.

Saki and Shiori are high school classmates who have been friends for ten years. They love reading and always talk about books whenever they meet. The two decided to try an exchange diary focused on books! It's a casual, easygoing reading ZINE filled with loose, hand-drawn illustrations. I made it so that every time you read it, you feel like you're chatting with a friend (^-^)v

Friends Saki and Shiori, who have been reading books together since high school, tried doing a “book exchange diary”! The second installment is out. Reading retreats, late nights, detours, funny stories... and more. I've packed in the cheerful everyday moments shared with books. I'd be happy if you read it casually, like joining in on friends' conversations (^-^)v

The ever-familiar Saki and Shiori book-exchange reading diary! The third volume is out. (woo—applause) We're letting our mutual passions run wild, but our love for books is sincere. The feature is a full-color "Our Bookshelf Tour" (^-^)v

Let me tell you a story about finding a key. - Everyone, in a sense, is blind. "The Humming is 7" by Kona Tsumuri. The illustration of the "forest" drawn on the background layer of the special POP has been made into a bookmark! Material: Tracing paper Transparency: Yes Corner cut processing: Yes Size: 100mm × 148mm It transmits light well, is transparent, and the text of the novel faintly shows through. You can fully enjoy the world of "The Humming is 7."

――Let's talk about finding a key. In a sense, everyone is blind. 《Kakuyomu Contest 9 Entertainment General Special Award》 《5th Everyone's Tweet Literature Award Domestic Edition 2nd Place》 In August 1992, a nine-year-old boy named Toby lost his sight in a hurricane in Florida. His parents continued to treat him with unchanging love, but Toby's heart was dominated by dissatisfaction, a sense of unfairness, and frustration, unable to escape. Four years later, the family moved to the rural town of Nineveh, Maine. During a walk with his pet dog Humming given by his father, Toby finds an old key in the woods. Its owner is Jean Goodspeed. While feeling distrust and irritation towards this man who smokes, drinks, plays the guitar, engages in penetrating conversations, and gave him bad chocolate bars, he simultaneously feels solace and a strange trust. At the diner Ectabana he visited with Jean, Toby meets Sarah. Captivated by the charm of her "recited" words, Toby finds flavor in the menu. Attracted to her, he also notices the 'fear' hidden within her words, and wanting to help her, he attempts to uncover the truth. A long novel depicting the facts and truths as reflected in each of their hearts. Reading Meter: https://bookmeter.com/books/22286101 Atsuta Library Column: https://www.sanyodo.co.jp/news/clm_atsutald_special_edition Nano Mo Interview: https://naniyomo.com/?p=15541 ―― 'Its Humming Is Seven' Table of Contents 1. August 1992, Florida 2. Lumps of Scent 3. Privileges Given by God 4. Janna Goodspeed 5. Melody Without Lyrics 6. The Waitress of Ecbatana 7. Get Well Soon, Partner. She's Waiting Too 8. Big Ben Seven Steps Ahead 9. As Many Truths as People 10. Sutton Rocks Street 187 11. Wrapped Cane 12. Shaman in the Trees 13. Songbird 14. Jean's Truth 15. The Old Key

――What have you lost? An anthology (short poetry, poetry, novels) that squarely faces death and loss. Direct offers to works that impressed Niji NoNolan! Enjoy the 12 forms of loss by a group of luxurious authors. Includes two finalists for the Enjo Castle Award ("7 Killed 3", "Queen's Crown"). Includes the Kaku-Yomu Koshien Yomiuri Shimbun Award-winning work ("Thief of Twilight"). Includes the Kaku-Yomu Koshien Long-form Division finalist work ("Hand-to-Hand Combat"). Participation by the winner of the 1st GOAT Novel Award (Takato Mikami). Includes the winner of the 2nd Reverse Life Literary Award Judges' Award ("Pregnant with Bones"). List of works and authors "Cutting-edge Ethical Research" Takato Mikami…5 "Thief of Twilight" Kiaki Sawada…9 "Queen's Crown" Okita Kumi…14 "Death and Me" Shuka Iruma…18 "Night of the Nightingale" Ito Kawabe…24 "The Woman Who Ran Away from the Uepekere Train" Kojiro Kakinoki…32 "7 Killed 3" Chikuwa Note…41 "Pregnant with Bones" Niji NoNolan…55 "Bones" Masataka Taguchi…61 "Transparent Chair" Tarako Ame…65 "Hand-to-Hand Combat" Eiya Misaki…68 "Hospitality" Gojuumaru Ganaha…83 *Editorial note included. *Contains depictions of violence. [Author Profiles] In order of works featured. ◯Takato Mikami Born in Osaka Prefecture. In 2024, won the Grand Prize of the [GOAT x monogatary.com Literary Award] with the short story "You Don't Need to Taste Letters". The delightful letters in the work were highly acclaimed. From short poetic literature such as short poems, haiku, and senryu, to comedy scripts, plays, game scenarios, and catchphrases, his love for words is extensive. In the Umaibo Senryu, he has twice won honorable mentions under the names "Takoyaki-kun" and "Uma Taro". As a child, he believed there were bones in his own eyeballs. ◯Kiaki Sawada An 18-year-old who wants to live surrounded by books and budgerigars. Most of her reading history is occupied by fantasy novels. Her dream is to live in a house like a library. Her favorite book she has encountered so far is Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables." Her favorite authors are Diana Wynne Jones and Edward Carey. ◯Okita Kumi Nice to meet you. I'm Okita Kumi. It's almost my first experience having something I've written printed on paper and delivered to someone, and I'm very happy about it. I occasionally post short novels and essays on the novel posting site Kakuyomu. There are many times when I'm busy with work and not very active, but I update at my own pace (I should be posting one or two new stories soon!). If you like "Queen's Crown", I'd be happy if you drop by from time to time. Until we meet again somewhere. ◯Shuka Iruma I aim for the perfect corpse every day. I love the white moon visible on winter mornings and imagine soiling the blue sky. I've continued writing poetry with hopes of eventually becoming a novelist. A small being standing on the branches of frozen whispers. Sometimes smiles. ◯Ito Kawabe I'm not good at self-introductions but tried making a list, so I hope you'll read it. Enjoys music, movies, and novels. Likes sunbathing after greeting the houseplants. Likes visiting shrines and temples. Dislikes the entrance of convenience stores on summer nights. Fears insects. Loves pudding. Thank you. ◯Kojiro Kakinoki A rare human who may or may not exist with one person per prefecture and is very lenient with himself. Nice to meet you. kakinokikojiro.jimdofree.com ◯Chikuwa Note A composite creature of chikuwa and notes. Sensitive to sunlight. Being timid, captures can be easily achieved by appearing non-threatening and applying a headlock once it's off guard. Although easy to capture, they are of no real use once caught, so it's best to keep a diary of your observation and quickly release them. ◯Niji NoNolan Primarily composed of cats. The pseudonym is derived from Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan. Readers are surely Emma Thomas. Was always searching for a reason to write, and reached "Testament". May the words born leave a mark on someone’s heart. Has authored "Sono Humming wa 7" published by KADOKAWA, digital books "Flamingo on the Silver Plate" by Discover Twenty One, and "Baby-chan". ◯Masataka Taguchi Started writing poetry from high school days' poems. His work has been published in magazines such as "Message" 1981 and "JUNK No.2" 2001. Started submitting to Monthly Cocoa Republic from 2023. Has been influenced by writers such as Misuzu Kaneko, Chuya Nakahara, Kenji Miyazawa, and Takashi Matsumoto. "The sky is made of courage". ◯Tarako Ame A person who dearly loves Western music, movies, and cats. Lives in Iwate. The touching encounter with the short poems of Hiroyuki Sasai in school started them on their poetic journey. After experiencing the Great East Japan Earthquake, they completed their first series "Tattoo of the Moon" themed on the life of the sea. They also write poems capturing delicate human emotions and humorously satirizing modern society. Living faithfully to the call of the soul is their motto, cherishing floating words and feelings like bubbles. ◯Eiya Misaki Somehow became a university student. Loves tangerines enough to eat a whole box in one day. Living alone allows an indulgent lifestyle, frequently ordering tangerines for delivery. Also loves wasabi-flavored snacks, eating them to take breaks during writing. Prefers sushi without wasabi. ◯Gojuumaru Ganaha Born in 1990, Okinawa Prefecture. Leo sign. Blood type O. Holds the philosophy "Writing stories is revenge on life, which can only be lived once"— inspired by words found somewhere before (later discovered to be based on words by Kaoru Kitamura). Started writing novels after entering university. Has always had a strong desire to do nothing since childhood. Very strong. ★Introduction by Kojiro Kakinoki https://note.com/kakinoki_koji99/n/n52851ff51d4c ★Introduction by Monokakiko https://note.com/monokakiko/n/n81f902bb2f66

Anthology of something shaken Team Novelabo gathering. Cover art by Monokakiko. Matching postcards also available (200 yen) Please take a look! Title/Author 'When the Head Flies Off, Let's Meet' by Ido Eiichi... 3 'Transparent Chaos' by Monokakiko... 11 'Salmon Night' by Rin Matsubara... 38 'Churros with Sugar and Coca-Cola' by Houka Hou... 45 'You and I are Marbles' by Ayumu Nakagama... 62 'Keichitsu' by Hitotori Heater... 78 'Paternoster' by Nijino Noland... 93 'The Shake Shop with Many Orders' by Kojirou Kakinoki... 107 'Carrying the Long Umbrella with the Left Hand' by Shino Kiyura... 112 'HOW TO MAKE BANANA CAKE' by Gojuumaru Ganaha... 122 【Author Profile】Published in order ◯ Ido Eiichi Ronin. Making ends meet by working on umbrella paper patching at the haunted alley. According to the neighbor Otomi, it seems there is some award history, but when you ask him about it, he just shyly averts his gaze. ◯ Monokakiko Aiming for novels that shake the inner worlds of people. Good at slightly old-fashioned and poetic writing. Also draws illustrations. Winner of the YURI Short Story Contest 2022 Excellence Award, work included in 'Five Minutes Before Feelings Overflowing Love' by Kadokawa Beans Bunko, etc. ◯ Rin Matsubara Born in 1987. Virgo. Lives in Aichi Prefecture. Ten years of writing experience. Since being shocked by the beauty of 'Lemon' by Kajii Motojiro in a textbook as a student, has been captivated by the charm of short stories. Recently hooked on short shorts and short movies. Wants to write stories that are short but remain in people's hearts. ◯ Houka Hou Pseudo craftsman in bread and cake making, playing with strong flour and wheat flour. A writer keen on eating, traveling equals food journey. 'My Pace You' is on sale from Kadokawa Beans Blog Bunko. ◯ Ayumu Nakagama Nice to meet you, I'm Nakagama. I'm a housewife and a new mom. A few years ago, my work was selected as a recommendation by Berrys Cafe and was also a final candidate in multiple contests sponsored by Novelabo. Self-introductions are difficult, so I'll talk about what I like. I like cats. I want to eat sushi morning, noon, and night. Babies are cute. This is how my everyday life looks now. ◯ Hitotori Heater Hello, I'm Hitotori Heater! Do you enjoy observing characters in a story experiencing scary situations from a higher point? You do, don't you? You like it, don't you? Other people's fear is food for the heart, and other people's despair is a snack for the heart, right? I will deliver an excellent story filled with humanity fit just for you with all my heart. Let's enjoy the fear of others together! Rest assured, the next character in the story could never be you reading this. It's true, believe it? 'Blank by Duplication' 'Moonshot Research Application' (Nikkei's 'Hoshi Shinichi Prize' winning work collection), 'Spoon Chicken Rumor' (Scary Country Rumor Takeshobo), 'Whiten Your Heart' (Poisonous Ending in Five Minutes), 'The Story About the Sea Said by High School Girls at the Hamburger Shop' (Cursed Ending in Five Minutes, Filled with Trepidation Extreme Ending in Five Minutes), 'Takemoto-sama' (Unfortunate Bad End in Five Minutes) published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha. ◯ Nijino Noland Main component is a cat. The name's origin is from Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan. The reader surely is Emma Thomas. Had been searching for the reason to write and arrived at 'Testament'. Hoping the born words remain in someone's heart. Solo work includes 'That Humming is 7' by KADOKAWA, e-book 'Flamingo on the Ice' by Discover Twenty One, and 'Baby-chan'. ◯ Kojirou Kakinoki Extremely rare human type, likely not even found one per prefecture, who's very lenient with themselves. Nice to meet you. kakinokikojiro.jimdofree.com ◯ Shino Kiyura Favorite animals... Iguanas, polar bears, cats Favorite foods... Jam cookies, Nisshin Yakisoba U.F.O. Favorite authors... Ryotaro Shiba, Shotaro Ikenami, Kaoru Takamura Books to take to a deserted island... 'Magic Practice Edition' Prefers writing non-reincarnation fantasy novels. Sometimes writes other than non-reincarnation fantasy novels. 'Moonlight Runs Through the Mountain' 34th Novelabo Grand Prize Best Award 'Sky, The Embracer' Kyogen Bunko Short Story Contest 7th Excellence Award. ◯ Gojuumaru Ganaha Born 1990, Okinawa Prefecture. Leo. Blood type O. Heard before that 'writing a story is revenge against the fact that life only happens once'... or something like that somewhere and has used it as a motto since (found out it was based on words by Mr. Kaoru Kitamura). Started writing novels after entering university. Has had a strong desire to do nothing since childhood. Very strong.

A slightly mysterious experience story by an author who doesn't believe in ghosts. I don't think it's a ghost, but how should I explain this... I'm posting the stories in the order I remember them. Since they actually happened, some are ongoing or have no punchline, but that's just how it is... It's not really scary but might be a little scary? Maybe. 46P

A ZINE where I wrote down the parts I could remember from the five years I spent living in Belgium. It's filled with parts of living abroad that aren't glamorous at all. From daily life troubles to stories about getting sick, and even stories from when a terrorist attack occurred. Wow... a lot sure happened. 60 pages.

In the fifteenth year after I stopped drawing manga, I suddenly got hooked again and restarted creating. Printing companies, how to take part in doujinshi events — everything has changed, and the "norms" of today's doujin activities are a storm of generation gaps. I don't even know whether the way I express my own manga will reach modern readers. So I decided to try bringing my work to professional editors at events! A bittersweet essay about creation, where you can't get away with the same overexertion as in the past. Note: sold only at events; text-only.

There are way too many festival days in Nagoya. To unravel that mystery, we set out into the streets of Nagoya... A small travel-essay collection that walks only Nagoya's festival days: the time-attack event in Kakuozan that has continued since the Meiji era; the fervor of Bon Odori where each area has different favorite J‑POP songs; Osu's largest festival day, which hands out mochi and even features cosplay on weekdays; and more. Text only. B6 size, 32 pages. Also available as an e-book (PDF/EPUB) on Booth. You can preview a sample here. https://fufudori.booth.pm/

An essay collection by a solo female traveler who, before she knew it, had visited 22 places across Japan from Tohoku to Kyushu. Visits to locations that served as models for Taiga dramas, manga, and games for re-experiencing history and picking up trivia; a trip comparing overnight ferries departing from Osaka; visits to old houses, former red-light districts, and even places like "Oni-no-kubi". A travelogue ranging from shallow visits made out of mere curiosity to occasional deep dives. Text only. B6 format, 60 pages. Available as an e-book (PDF/EPUB) on Booth. You can also read a sample here: https://fufudori.booth.pm/

-A diary observing my son aiming for a high-school art department- I quietly kept observing my son, a third-year junior high school student who is applying to the relatively rare high-school art program, and turned those observations into a zine. Thanks to your support, 400 copies have been sold so far.

This looks back on the five years when I served as director of Nagoya City's Shidami Library and Moriyama Library, together with texts contributed by 21 citizens who worked with us. Topics we addressed include Japanese Sign Language, developmental dyslexia, giftedness, community cancer workshops, lymphedema, maternity yoga, mothering classes, stuttering, hearing challenges (LiD/APD), alcohol-related health issues, and more. Page count: 122 Full ruby (furigana). Printed in monochrome. Size: A5 (vertical) ISSN: 2760-5620 Suggested price: ¥2,000 Mail-order: SHEEP SHEEPBOOKS ships free Stores carrying the book (Zindies-registered stores): (Tottori City) SHEEPSHEEPBOOKS https://sheepsheepbooks.stores.jp/ (Nagoya City, Kita Ward) Lbio https://lbio.co.jp/ (Nagoya City, Minami Ward) Butakoya Books https://butakoya.base.shop/ (Nagoya City, Nakamura Ward) NAgoyaBOOKCENTER https://www.instagram.com/nbc_horiebldg/ Stores carrying the book that are not Zindies-registered: (Suginami Ward, Tokyo) Honya Title https://www.title-books.com/ (Ota Ward, Tokyo) Youyou-sha https://youyoushabooks.stores.jp/ (Kakegawa, Shizuoka) Takaku Bookstore https://bookstakaku.thebase.in/ (Seto, Aichi) Hon Hitoshizuku https://hitoshizukubooks.stores.jp/ (Nagoya City, Atsuta Ward) TOUTEN BOOKSTORE https://www.touten-bookstore.net/ (Shobara, Hiroshima) Wee Tojo Store https://www.e-hon.ne.jp/bec/SF/ShotenHome?shotenCode=71422 (Hiroshima City, Nishi Ward) Hiroshima T-SITE / Hiroshima Tsutaya Bookstore LECT https://store.tsite.jp/hiroshima/ (Fukuoka City, Chuo Ward) Books Kubrick Keyaki-dori Store https://bookskubrick.jp/about Kusamura BOOKS Shin-Moriyama Store (Moriyama Ward, Nagoya)