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"You and I need to declare to them that we are dating." "Neither stingy love nor false feelings tell of the inner beauty of a person. Only purity in the soul, to which people's gaze is subject, is worthy to cause amazement about the fullness of the person in whom that trait is placed." "Do you know what that made me realize?" Ryo said surreptitiously, and slowly turned around. "People need care," he added slowly, with a confident tone. "Why does one's happiness not return with a coin…? Why should I endure it for more than a decade? Did I do something wrong?" she said quietly, leaning on her knees. It was the cycle of her life. *** Tokyo, 2022. During puberty, adolescents encounter a tremendous amount of emotional outbursts. Relationships and love, commitment and peacefulness become important in their lives. These factors give them a sense of carefree adolescence. But Ryou Hayashi doesn't see it that way. Having had difficulties in dealing with socialization since childhood, he suddenly and unwillingly moves to Tokyo from his hometown. Taking nothing from home with him, his life begins to change under the patronage of new acquaintances. Whether his outlook on life will change with the new city, or whether he will wallow in loneliness, never having felt the touch of teenage life, is up to him to decide when he meets four other high school students. It is a story about new acquaintances of completely different Japanese students in their final year of high school. By chance, their views cross each other, but neither of them knows until the end where their acquaintance will lead. It is a story of friendship, animosity, love, and colors. It is a story about community. Tokyo, the city of dreams. This city fulfills the dreams of workaholics and casts the lazy into exile, relaxes and never stops tiring, brings happiness to some and takes it away from others. From this beautiful city, covered by a veil of blinding lights, their story filled with dramatic challenges and tragedies begins. The story of a group of teenagers, who are unaware of their affections. The plot takes the reader straight to the eastern country, where the sun begins to rise first. Being wrapped in sakura petals, the roads lead to the prudence of a nature unseen anywhere before. A country with mind-boggling virtues in culture and tradition tells the story of ordinary schoolchildren, suggesting a life around endless youthful unrest and human outlook. Modern Japan (Nihon) introduces people who are able to live simultaneously under difficult but beautiful living conditions. This country teaches residents to love.

Jiang Hua finds himself transported to a parallel world, where he inadvertently offends a high-ranking executive at an entertainment company, resulting in a ten-year hiatus from the industry. Seeking to break free from his contract, he discovers the penalty for doing so is an astounding 50 million yuan. To make matters worse, his fiancée abandons him on the eve of their engagement, choosing to spend time with his secret crush at a karaoke bar. Fueled by anger and determination, Jiang Hua auditions for the Xiaobaihua Opera Art Troupe and secures a position within the establishment. In an era where the mainland cultural and entertainment industry is saturated with the Korean wave and mindless pop songs, Jiang Hua sets out to revolutionize the music scene with his unique blend of opera-inspired tunes and ancient melodies. Trusting in the wisdom of his ancestors, he embarks on a journey to usher in a new age of Guofeng (national style) music. Rising from the opera circle, Jiang Hua defies expectations and earns a plethora of accolades, including [Best Actor], [Song God], [Global Bestselling Author], [Musician], and [Founding Father]. As he prepares to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his contract with his global fanbase, Jiang Hua is caught off guard when fans request the local tourism bureau to issue a secondment letter to his work unit, compelling him to participate in the event despite having exhausted his annual leave. Bound by his obligations as a member of the establishment, Jiang Hua reluctantly agrees to the secondment, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration of his decade-long journey in the entertainment industry.

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In a galaxy where space travel and genetic engineering have created a vast and diverse universe, a group of adventurers set out on an epic journey to discover the secrets of the universe and the true origins of their genetic modifications. Along the way, they must navigate a complex web of political intrigue and ancient civilizations that threaten to destroy them.

Every law has its limits. But not this one. As long as injustice continues to be sold on television and social media, this fight… will never end. Muhammad Ari Pratomo is known as the People’s Lawyer. On screen, he appears calm and convincing. But behind his black suit, he is waging a deeper battle: a corrupt legal system, a complicated love, and unresolved trauma from the past. As one by one his clients arrive with bizarre cases—shaking his conscience and stirring public outcry—Ari begins to realize that many of them are not just victims, but pieces of a grand conspiracy aimed directly at him. To him, the law is not just about articles. It’s the voice of the silenced. And as long as justice remains out of reach, Ari vows—this story will never end.

“When the prey becomes the beast tamer, who is truly in control of this deadly game?” In the smog-filled 19th century, Leona is forced to wear the mask of a "boy" and hides within the freak show of a circus. She thought her only crisis was the fear of her gender being exposed, until she found a "mad dog": - He is covered in scars but uses chains to fight back against his abusers; - His eyes are cold and menacing, yet he curls up at the foot of her bed at night; - He says, "I will kill you," yet slaughters those who dare to watch her. "This is not redemption, it is symbiosis." When Leona awakens him with the cold-hearted choice of "using strong acid to unlock the key," the gears of fate have already crushed all escape routes. He rips off his disguise, revealing his disfigured face, yet she only responds with, "Shall we collaborate? I'll help you overthrow this hell." "Love is the poison that corrodes reason, and he is willing to drink the poison to quench his thirst." On the tightrope of the circus, she is the only one daring enough to dance with him as his "beast tamer"; In the secret dungeon, he is the "watcher" who carves through walls for her. Until the lies are exposed— "You are my brother," she says with a smile to her pursuer. Breathing suddenly becomes heavy in the darkness, as he tightens his grip on her neck, his voice hoarse: "Sister, you taught me how to kill, but now you think you can tame me with a single sentence?" "Warning: This is not a fairy tale, but a game of identity between hunter and prey." He digs up a grave, holding her "corpse" in madness; She pulls the trigger with a smile, asking, "Now, who is the mad one?"

The Blue Mountain Pavilion, situated on the Bei River of the capital. The place where officials come to enjoy themselves and talk about important matters. There is the opera performer who seems to be hiding a secret, the constable who seems to only play around, and finally, there are people dying strangely around the Blue Mountain Pavilion. ko-fi.com/littleredblossom

In a world shaped by gods, power flows through unseen Wells—magic, dreams, fate, and more—granting mortals the chance to rise far beyond their limits. Arius is an unremarkable child living far from kingdoms, wars, and divine thrones. Raised in isolation by a quiet guardian, he grows up unaware of the forces watching him—or the truths bound to his existence. As the world stirs and old powers begin to move once more, Arius is drawn into a journey that will test belief, identity, and the cost of ascension. Gods hoard secrets. Mortals chase miracles. And some beginnings are never meant to remain untouched. Initium is a dark fantasy progression story of growth, hidden divinity, and the thin line between becoming a hero… or something far more dangerous.

Flora Bloom, who was betrayed and killed by her boyfriend in her past life, is reborn with a peerless spatial dimension back to the time before the crisis, hoarding food, raising a child, and tearing apart scumbag men and manipulative women. Originally, she just wanted to raise a child and low-key fight zombies and level up together with her family. But she discovered that she was unexpectedly falling step by step into a tender trap meticulously designed by a certain sly and scheming man. Flora Bloom looked at the vast space within her sea of consciousness; it had a farmhouse courtyard, fields, and a Spirit River, but it just lacked a bit of vitality. So, a fat, sky-flying mantis? Collect! A rare little white tiger that can discharge electricity? Collect! A behemoth spirit crocodile with its young? Collect! As long as it's alive and edible, collect, collect, collect them all! Endless scumbags and vile women, a shameless and deeply scheming leader, all wanting to use her to attack zombies and obtain more Crystal Cores for their own gain? Your shameless, worthless life? Hand it over.

One day, a strange hand suddenly appeared inside Chi Wan’s interdimensional space. Its owner claimed to be living in the apocalypse—starving, desperate—and begged to trade anything he had for food. Chi Wan stared at the pile of Imperial Green jade, oversized diamonds, and dozens of kilograms of gold bars he offered… and fell into deep thought. …Wasn’t this a little too profitable? From then on, her connection to the apocalypse only grew stronger. The mysterious man—who turned out to be a powerful figure—used his Wood Ability to help her revive rare orchids, cultivate endangered plants, and even harvest zombie crystal cores for the country. As for Chi Wan? She only had three responsibilities: feed him, feed him, and keep feeding him. Somehow, without realizing it, a group of extraordinary men began to gather around her: A genius research scientist. An aloof, abstinent CEO. A cold and ruthless Soldier King… In front of Chi Wan, they were gentle, attentive, and impeccably polite—each trying to outshine the others. Behind her back? They were one step away from tearing each other apart. Meanwhile, on the other side of the spatial link… The so-called King of the Apocalypse clenched his teeth in silence as he listened to these men compete for her attention. As for Chi Wan? “I’m busy getting rich and supporting my family,” she said calmly. “A battle royale of suitors? I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Until one day— An absurdly handsome man appeared at the gates of her villa… carrying a sack filled with gold and jewels. “I’m here to marry into your family,” he declared. Chi Wan glanced at him, then at the newly connected wasteland world inside her space… …and once again fell into deep thought.