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This is a selected collection of my own tanka from 2016 onward. Rather than a connected series, I wanted each poem to be read on its own, so the layout places 1–2 poems per page. There is also a special edition with foil stamping on the cover. The special edition's wholesale price is 2000 yen.

An anthology of short tanka that feel like tiny 31-character SF stories. From time paradoxes to convenience stores in space, it depicts everyday life in the future filled with humor and poignancy. === [Five Selected Tanka] The new time machine's warranty has its expiration date left blank In the hospital room, restoring a backup, my mother became a fifteen-year-old girl A white nape microchip that holds your past and all your lies Buying cookies at the Venus service area — they're probably from Earth anyway There is no Pluto anymore, is there? Earth is gone too — that gives away my generation === [Profile] Satoh Komori Born in Gifu Prefecture. Tanka poet and Cray-Pas (oil pastel) artist.

Hand-bound / Poetry collection / A sequence of 30 poems Placing an unshaking smartphone on my chest, attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation With both hands held like a prayer I type the letters, and a bird's shadow falls on my cheek The 'love' in Fight Club that wanted to hurt as much as it was hurt — that love is violence Even the sea somehow knows: the light that has your shape is overexposed The human body has organs shaped like a butterfly, and sometimes water lilies bloom *There are two types each of cover (yellow, pink) and interior pages (pink, light blue). The content is the same. A5 size / 12 pages

Wrapped in a blanket and sleeping, Yura looks dead from a distance. She is like a pupa. Yura will become someday. Each time the man she dates changes, my 'cute' easily changes its shape. Everything ends up changing. I think that changing is pain. Even though everyone is already different from four years ago, they hide it and play house. You can't kill someone with a curse, but brandished righteousness sometimes kills people. I'll study even if I'm not told to. The Easter lily is not a weapon. Includes six short stories about things that change and things that don't. A6 bunko size / 96 pages

Debut poetry collection themed on loss and rebirth. Phantom Limb Pain / Only Light / A Life That Is Base, Cultured, and Slightly Unhealthy / Vows Resemble Prayers / She / Beautiful Things / Water-Soluble / Once / White Dog / end roll Includes the ten pieces listed above. A5 square format / 28 pages

A healing poetry collection. As a Vessel / Supple Memory / Translucent Bone / Tilde / August / Butterfly Effect / Cloudy Aquarium / Crystallizing / Moth-eaten / The Sea of Moscow Contains the above ten pieces. A5 square format / 32 pages

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.

An all-genre anthology of essays, poems, comics, and other works by people with listening difficulties (LiD).

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)

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

This "My Osamu Tezuka 1" is an extremely valuable account that records, from an insider's perspective, the largely untold scenes inside Mushi Production in the 1960s. A5 size Main text: 144 pages Produced by: Mamoru Masaki Project This is a Comiket item, so there is no set retail price. It is sold on BOOTH for ¥2,500. If you come to Equal Bookstore, we will sell it for ¥1,500. The author is Mamoru Masaki, who—before his debut as a manga artist—worked as a production assistant on TV anime such as Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy) and Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), and who was right in the middle of Mushi Production's hellish production environment. In 1963, at 22 years old, a young man who came to Tokyo from the countryside is suddenly thrown onto the front lines of Japanese animation history. Tezuka Osamu's obsession: drawing until paper calluses form (not pen calluses) and they bleed. Endless all-nighters. Schedules on the verge of collapse. Confusion in each department, breakdowns among subcontractors, and the psychological pressure focused on the production managers. Even so, in order to complete the work, the production site must overcome everything. The precariousness of a workplace built around a "genius." Friction within an organization losing control as it grows; the raw energy and unrefined passion of young talent. The handmade sense of rush that characterized the early days of anime rises up here not as a record but as an experience. This is not a polished story; it is unvarnished reality. The contradictions, exhaustion, shouted orders, and anxieties of the workplace are depicted candidly. There is one more reason this book suits Comiket. On the pages of COM magazine, Mamoru Masaki used the pen name Akane Toge and founded a nationwide organization for aspiring manga artists called "Gura-Kon," which actively introduced doujinshi and ran special features, built networks that crossed readers and creators, and provided pathways for amateur artists to debut in commercial magazines. In other words, he actually stood at the source of the doujin culture that later led to the Comic Market. Commercial vs. doujin. Professional vs. amateur. Production sites vs. reader communities. This is a record by someone who lived on the front lines at a time when those boundaries had not yet been put into words. For people interested in animation history. For those who want to know Osamu Tezuka not as a myth but as a flesh-and-blood person. And for anyone who loves the gritty reality of creative workplaces. This is not a retrospective commentary compiled later. These texts retain the heat of a person who was in the midst of it all. ▼ Online sales https://booth.pm/ja/items/7821700

This volume collects 13 short SF stories by writers connected to Nagoya, ranging in tone from laid-back SF to lyrical SF. Additionally, Ningen Rokudo — who was a finalist for the Nihon SF Taisho with "Rakuin no Na wa Hito" — provides the commentary. Collected works and contributors (in gojūon order) What Miso Is Your Blood? (Fuugetsu Akimachi) The One Who Receives Ai (Ushio Ageta) Well, Let's Try 'Tenka Fubu' Once (Tadashi Ota) The Sacred Mudflats and the Sunset (Mizu Sakano) Once Nagoya Was Above Ground (Nao Shinagi) Full-Throttle Dragon Road Super!! (Jusan Futou) The Sealing of the Tenmangū Shrine (Katsuyoshi Takeishi) Revenge of the Motoyama Caveman (Tanchuken) Where the Sailor Uniform's White Stripe Leads (Tagui Nagao) The Human-Birds' Quarter-Century Rule (Nana Naname) Viper Inflation (Iki Manda) Galactic☆Layer (Shinro Hibino) Legend of the Stolen Nagoya Golden Shachihoko (Tomoki Yamamoto) [Commentary: Ningen Rokudo]

-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.

An essay recounting my experience working as a backstage staff member at a strip theater operating in a regional town. B6 size / 32 pages ---------------------------------------------- I worked for four years at a small strip theater in the countryside as a "tōkō" staff member. "Tōkō" is industry jargon that refers to lighting, but in practice I was responsible for almost all backstage duties, including sound operation, in-house announcements, tearing tickets at the entrance, and cleaning the dressing rooms. The days I spent at the theater were not filled with major troubles or extraordinary events. Rather, it is the small, unremarkable episodes that remain vivid. Those four years living in a theater that kept its steady pulse—calm, composed, and utterly ordinary—enriched my life. A strip theater that shines a spotlight on naked women. What is written here is my record of everyday life accumulated in that slightly unusual place. (Excerpt from the main text)

This is a reportage book visiting various underground spots. I wrote it with respect for underground cultures that continue to live quietly, hidden from society. SM bars Shibari (bondage) workshops Happening bars Pink cinemas B6 size / 34P ---------------------------------------------- Sometime before the COVID-19 pandemic, on a whim I had the opportunity to visit a place called a “happening bar,” which I had long been curious about. As someone who enjoys exploring underground spaces, it was a kind of challenge. A happening bar is a uniquely Japanese type of adult entertainment venue where people with sexual tastes or interests gather and can naturally engage in activities with other customers. As the name suggests, it’s a place visited in the hope of sudden happenings, commonly referred to as a “hap-bar.” (Excerpt from a Shibari workshop)

Co-edited by tanka poets Satsuki Suzuki and Bunchō Nagai. It collects the poems of 46 poets living in the Tokai region who have ten years or less of tanka experience, and poet Hiroyuki Ogihara has read all of them and provided commentary.

This is the English edition of 'A Library Beyond Books'.

Aki, who struggles with school refusal, and Nagi-nee meet a fish trapped in a plastic bottle on the beach. Assaulted by sound and poison, the two nonetheless confront an unseen 'enemy' — 'Aki's Sea' A whale sunk to the seabed becomes a nursery for countless lives. While sitting with her great-grandfather as he succumbs to an infectious disease, Towa — who experiences death up close for the first time — looks toward the natural cycles beyond the small remaining wish — 'Towa's Myth' Including three other pieces, this is five stories of five children, depicted with seasons and time as motifs. A linked short-story collection for those of us who live with the climate crisis as an everyday reality. [Contents] Haru's Snow Natsu's Tree Aki's Sea Yuki's Bread Towa's Myth (under the name murrma)

What exactly does 'normal' mean? This zine unravels the oddness of what is considered 'normal' in everyday life through six books discussed in a reading group and 19 keywords. A zine that tentatively searches for clues to escape a society that makes life hard. [Contents] Conversations about society that began in Kyoto Ground rules Chapter 1: Unraveling discrimination — Kim Ji-hye 'Discrimination Is Mostly Done by People Who Mean No Harm' Chapter 2: To See Invisible Wounds — Tami Kamikawa 'Is There Such a Thing as a 'Sleeping Child'?' Chapter 3: Questioning Existing Social Standards — Chae Seung-bom 'I Am a Man and a Feminist' Chapter 4: Is Meritocracy Fair? — Asa Ito 'How Do Blind People See the World?' Chapter 5: Who Is That Kindness For? — Takeshi Nakajima 'Unexpected Altruism' Chapter 6: Living Together While Remaining Different — Marika Konosu 'I Am Me. You Are Not.' Extra: The 'Human Rights Ordinance' Established in Kyoto Afterword Index (Published under the name Hate Isn't Cool)

This is the first tanka collection by tanka poet Kei Tsuno and myself, Koji Fujisaka — a two-person tanka unit of librarians. It contains poems depicting scenes from the library.

This is the Korean edition of 'This Is Not Just a Library for Borrowing Books — Our Five Years'.

The first tanka collection by the tanka duo Chiharu Ito and Koji Fujisaka.

This is a collection of essays written together with AI, something still rare in the world. Rather than turning AI into an "automatic writer," I consider it an "editor" and "another me." I consult with the AI to choose a theme, and I begin to write. The AI critiques and rewrites, and then I receive a reply from "the other me." This book is a record of that back-and-forth. It is the first form of humans and AI writing together.

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 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.

A selection ZINE collecting manga and books that might help middle and high school students with their studies. It features works particularly recommended by Kani (a second-year junior high school student at the time of editing) from books they have actually read. Kani is a fan of science (chemistry), so there are slightly more science books.

This, the author's fifth work, is a combined edition that collects the first work 'A Life That Wants to Be a Frog', the second 'The Sanctuary of Kinks', and the third 'Being a Boy' into one volume. It is an essay collection largely on the themes of life and ideas, and, having continued to express these enduring sentiments, the works were compiled into one volume at the time of a reprint. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that reading this will give you a basic understanding of 'Maepu' lol Across the journey from the first to the third work you can sense shifts in my mindset; at times I express opinions that contradict earlier ones, but there is no falsehood in what I believed then, so I hope you enjoy those changes as well. Size: Width 115mm × Height 152mm × Spine 17.2mm Page count: 272 pages Maepu Born on Earth in 2000. Began writing activities in 2023. Self-published a total of six books, including 'My Cause of Death Is Diabetes', 'Life Is So Fleeting It's Euphoric', and 'Worries Are an Adult Happy Meal'. Has been ready to be approached by publishers for three years. Lumberjack.

This is the author's 6th self-published book. An essay characterized by glimpses of eroticism within a philosophical style of writing — sometimes intellectual, sometimes silly. Includes prose expressing humanity and vivid photographs shot on monochrome film. Below is an excerpt from the text. "Words are a revolutionary tool for conveying one's will to others, but sometimes I feel there's no need to be bound by them. Who cares about vocabulary or production cost — honestly, it doesn't matter. There are times when a person's feelings or actions cannot be expressed in words." Size: Width 115mm × Height 152mm × Spine 11.6mm Page count: 180 pages Maepu Born in 2000, from Earth. Began writing activities in 2023. Self-published six books in total, including 'My Cause of Death Is Diabetes', 'Life Is Too Fleeting and It's Euphoric', and 'Worries Are an Adult Happy Meal'. A distinguishing feature is a mole behind the ear.

Murmurs of the person inside the sheep costume (creator).

Twenty book lovers contributed essays on the theme “The one book I want in my coffin.” We hope you enjoy our stories as you reflect on that special book for you. Authors: Special Guest: Uminekozawa Meron Nuko / Koyu Yuya / Kei Nakamura / Itsuki Morita / Amane Watamaki / Miki Kuno Dante / Akira Shii / Echika Yanagi / Panda Daimyojin / Hakusaku Kitasei Somoto Kizawa / Kotaro Neya / Mahiro / Atarou / Ichitose Numa Souya / Yukari / Yuzuha Hosaka Specs: A5 size / 28 pages Printing & binding: Risograph printing Cover: Risograph printing, 2-color (with a glossy “Tsuyapuri” finish that makes the ink slightly puff) Text: Risograph printing, 1-color ------------------- This is issue No. 3 of the “ZINE of Essays About Books,” sold at Literary Flea Market Osaka 13. Please note when purchasing: Due to the nature of risograph printing, individual copies may have misregistration, color unevenness, or slight fading. We exclude copies with major misregistration, but please understand these inherent characteristics.

The second volume of the mysterious miscellany "I Want to Be on the Lovely Side." This edition includes more topics related to "work," in response to readers' requests. The most popular page is "10 Librarian Relatable Moments." I repeatedly witnessed current librarians who tried a sample read chuckling, but what you think is up to you... Thank you very much. ----------- Specifications: B6 size / 28 pages / print-on-demand Cover: Full color Interior: Black and white Contents: Short essays, diary entries, and records of essays read by a hopeless person who wants to be on the lovely side.

Bookstores are places that untangle worries, gently heal the soul, and support learning. An author who loves bookstore tours visited the northwest area of Nagoya City. This book compiles interviews with the owners of 10 recommended bookstores and book cafes, capturing their stories and the charm of their shops. May this book serve as a guide for your Nagoya bookstore tour and bring bookstores closer to your life.

Zindies' mission is to connect the three groups — people who create, people who deliver, and people who enjoy — centered on works called ZINEs, and to build a world where many new works are born. This booklet is the ZINE we created to introduce Zindies. It's more of a pamphlet than a booklet, but please pick it up and we'd be delighted if you joined Zindies.

――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

This is a labor essay about my experiences of getting hooked on daily temporary jobs and working in 180 different locations over the course of a year. I hope this book reaches all working people!

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.

――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

A ZINE compiling sketches made with pens, Copic markers, fluorescent crayons, etc., at zoos and aquariums around Nagoya. 207×130mm 24 pages (including front and back covers), full color

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)

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