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Oda Gentoku, a handyman who runs a small “odd-jobs” shop in town, lived a carefree life while proudly declaring he would stay single forever. But one day, while working on an electrical repair job, he’s unexpectedly electrocuted and wakes up in another world! This is the story of a middle-aged man who remains steadfastly single, takes up his craftsman trade once again, and enjoys a free and easy life in another world.
Homura wants to set something, anything, on fire. She may finally get her chance when she's summoned to another world that's desperate enough to ask her for help! Along with a group of similarly offbeat high school girls who all have their own powers, Homura incinerates evildoers and reins in the chaos caused by the Demon Lord's resurrection. What's going to happen when she inevitably gets a little carried away? Will her flames of justice burn down the whole world?
Here is the third official Ascendance of a Bookworm fanbook, intended to be read after finishing Part 4 Volume 4 and Royal Academy Stories - First Year. This volume contains more art, character design sheets, manga, and a short story not found in the light novels. Also included are a detailed map of the Royal Academy's library, Philine's notes on all the duchies in Yurgenschmidt, and yet another Q&A with author Miya Kazuki.
Born to a family well-versed in Chinese medicine, Han Fei found herself in an unusual predicament one morning. She had a new body, unable to bend over and see her toes. Worse still, she was to be wed to a prince in a wheelchair through an arranged marriage, attracting ridicule as the "fatty" and "cripple" couple. Undeterred, she resolved to lose weight and wow her groom on their big day. This enchanting tale is accompanied by three additional chapters.
Yuuta was sent to another world with his classmates. In this world, there's an unique power called "Ludia" which is used to operate humanoid machines called "Magicrafts," Earthling are summoned to be employed because they tend to have high values. While many of his classmates were bought at high prices, Yuuta's Ludia value was only "2"... Yuuta was sold at the lowest price and became a slave, but when he encounters the white magicraft "Arleo," he awakens as the strongest!?
Wimme Strauss is an adjunct sorcerer who provides support and does odd jobs. However, after defeating the master of the hierarchy, he is expelled from the party by the leader, whose pride is hurt. Wimme is at a loss, but his childhood friend (and Wimme's's stalker), Heidemarie, finds him and recruits him for the biggest party, the Wings of the Dragon. "It's like a miracle ...... fuhehe." He claims that his achievement is a coincidence, but it's only a matter of time before everyone around him realizes what he's capable of.
In this otherworld fantasy anthology, multiple noblewomen bearing painful pasts or unfortunate fates strive toward love, redemption, and truly happy endings. Each story follows a different heroine—sold off, betrayed, shamed, or discarded—yet each one fights against circumstance to be loved, to heal, and to live “all-happy” endings.
As Duchess Aila Rinehart, Baek Hayul wakes up in an unfamiliar place, and realizes she must escape to safety. In the novel, Prince, My Prince, her husband Duke Claude Rinehart plays the role of the villain, and is ultimately put to death for planning to overthrow the monarchy. Hayul desperately wants a divorce to avoid a similar fate, but Claude adamantly denies her request. To reach a compromise, she suggests a proposition: Claude must win her love within a month to make her stay. Though she had resolved to turn him away, Hayul's time with Claude leaves her feeling unsettled and uncertain. Will she fall for his charms or will they part ways?
In the mysterious, RPG dungeon-like Tower, Gongja Kim lives a mundane existence, envying all the star hunters. One day, his wish for more is granted with a legendary skill to copy others’ abilities… at the cost of his life. Before he can make sense of it, he’s killed by the #1 hunter, the Flame Emperor! But this activates his skill and now he’s copied a new one, the ability to travel back in time upon death. How will Gongja use these skills to outplay the competition and rise to the top?
Ascendance of a Bookworm Official Fanbook Volume 1 contains exclusive bonus content based on the series written by Miya Kazuki and illustrated by You Shiina. Here is the first official Ascendance of a Bookworm fanbook, intended to be read after finishing Part 3 Volume 2. This book contains a slew of additional content, including all the color and cover artwork up to Part 3 Volume 1, a short story on a pair of new apprentices’ first tour of the temple, a manga chapter by Suzuka, and three four-panel manga by You Shiina. Also inside are design sheets showing how Bookworm’s characters were visually brought to life, and a Q&A with author Miya Kazuki containing lesser-known details about the plot as well as information on how she planned out and developed the series.
Occupying Ellie's body, who had caused immense suffering to the male protagonist, I feared facing a tragic end like her. Hence, I waited for the Duke to take the boy away so that I could avoid being part of the novel. Unexpectedly, the Duke chose to adopt me and even announced his plans to adopt the child who was beside the male lead. I felt perplexed, wondering how I could fit into the story as there was already a leading heroine.
