(Hey everyone! Just a quick heads-up—there was a name mix-up in the previous four chapters involving Kanna and Kotone.
The character referred to as Kanna in those chapters should actually be Kotone. Also, in the previous ...
2025-04-17 07:15:33 +0000 UTC
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Haruki didn't know that Sora, who was chatting with him on Line, was also having dinner with another person and discussing him.
But the message that Sora sent to Haruki really made him feel uneasy.
The Garden of Words is now in its fifth episode, which will be offic...
2025-04-17 07:05:12 +0000 UTC
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"They are all works proposed by Sora to be serialized. The Garden of Words can get the chance to be serialized on the Inkbolt Series, and it can also vote for the number one for several consecutive weeks."
"In comparison, if my work is really good, and it is only opposed by an asso...
2025-04-17 07:01:10 +0000 UTC
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The world of Kyūshū differs from Earth in subtle but meaningful ways. While manga are often seen as childhood entertainment on Earth, in Kyūshū, they've long been celebrated as a respected art form enjoyed by all ages.
Over a century ago, manga storytelling emerged as a vibrant part of ...
2025-04-17 06:57:56 +0000 UTC
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Suddenly, Sora stood up and took two deliberate steps back, arms slightly crossed over her chest.
Haruki blinked, caught completely off guard. Was she... actually taking two steps back? For real?
Is she seriously thinking I'm that kind of guy?
He stared at her, dumbfounded.
<...
2025-04-17 06:54:31 +0000 UTC
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##Outside the Barbecue Restaurant
"Hey, are you the driver from Kyushu Taxi?"
"Yup, that's me."
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## In the Car
"Hey, is that your girlfriend?" the driver asked with a grin as he glanced at the passenger seat.
Haruki sighed. "Nope. Just a classmate. She's lik...
2025-04-17 06:52:46 +0000 UTC
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Sizzle!
The meat hit the grill with a satisfying hiss, the aroma instantly wafting through the air.
Haruki stared blankly at the nearly twenty plates of meat laid out in front of him. A basket of cold beer sat nearby, sweating in the warm restaurant air.
This wasn't at all what ...
2025-04-17 06:51:20 +0000 UTC
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Haruki, as one of the authors serialized in Inkbolt, also bought a copy of this week's issue to support himself.
As a creator, he understood well that The Garden of Words was, in many ways, a risky debut. The story was short, and its plot wasn't driven by dramatic conflicts. For a newcomer,...
2025-04-17 06:49:51 +0000 UTC
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At that moment, the flag was halfway raised, and all the students could see was a boy carrying the president of the student council, rushing past everyone.
The flag-raiser stood stunned, his hands slowing down for a brief moment. The song finished, but the flag remained only halfway up.
...
2025-04-17 06:47:23 +0000 UTC
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That night, in a bar.
"Yes, Father. Things are going well for me here..."
"I understand that my background isn't particularly impressive, and I can see why you didn't want me joining a smaller company like Kurokawa to gain experience. But didn't you always say that real growth comes f...
2025-04-17 06:44:56 +0000 UTC
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Sora looked at Haruki , a little startled.
This young man was so decisive—he just got up and left, giving no room for negotiation.
But when the opportunity for cooperation reappeared, the person who seemed indifferent before suddenly smiled, his attitude completely different.
2025-04-17 06:42:46 +0000 UTC
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Although The Garden of Words and Leaves was very much to Haruki's taste, it didn't matter if the editor didn't feel the same.
Haruki's consciousness drifted into the system space, where a vast collection of manga titles floated in midair, each marked with a locked or unlocked status. His fi...
2025-04-17 06:34:39 +0000 UTC
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Osaka Municipal No. 5 High School – Third-Year Classroom
During the short break between classes, many students slumped over their desks, catching a quick nap. The room buzzed quietly with low murmurs and the shuffle of papers.
"Ren, do you know where Haruki went?"
A soft voice...
2025-04-11 16:22:34 +0000 UTC
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