The air carried a distinct hint of summer.
The morning sunlight wasn’t as blinding as it would be at noon, but the season’s presence was unmistakable.
As for the "smell of summer"—Aoki wasn’t quite sure what that even meant.
In a bustling metropolis like Tokyo, summer ra...
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[Soul Fusion] — a very special ability.
Nagami had never used it before.
Well, not exactly. It did come with a rather convenient passive effect: over time, it would slowly evolve the user's soul.
Thanks to that passive trait, Nagami was initially able...
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A deafening sonic boom tore through the air—so sharp, so piercing, it was like the sky itself had been ripped apart.
A deep, lightless darkness stretched out, as if the stars had been devoured by a black hole.
A crimson hellfire capable of burning all into ash erupted from Calamity...
2025-08-07 15:45:04 +0000 UTC
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In the world of Honkai Impact 3rd, the true nature of Honkai is a trial.
When the previous era left answers on the desk for future examinees, the system responded—by summoning the copy of colossal beast, Chiyou.
All things considered, Chiyou wasn’t stronger than ...
2025-08-07 15:22:14 +0000 UTC
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Kyousuke stared at the pyramid in front of him and felt mildly satisfied.
Even if it was just a meaningless creation deep in the mountains where no one would see it, he still didn’t want Celty to think he hadn’t improved at all in the past two years.
It was a perfect huma...
2025-08-07 15:00:14 +0000 UTC
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After paying the cab fare, Kyousuke turned around and looked at the quiet three-story house in front of him, bathed in the soft stillness of night.
Even though it was past midnight, the moon still hung high and bright in the sky.
Its silver glow was so clear that even the birds perche...
2025-08-07 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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It was 1:42 PM—right around the time most students would still be in class.
After Aoki sent his message, the other members of Kessoku Band didn’t respond right away.
Then, just after 2 o’clock, replies began to trickle in—most likely right after class ended.
Even though ...
2025-08-06 16:13:38 +0000 UTC
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“Ah… no, it’s not because of you, Aoki-senpai. It’s just… my personality is kind of gloomy... S-Sorry,” Gotou Hitori apologized from across the table, her voice soft and nervous.
“You’re apologizing for that?” Aoki let out a helpless sigh, then gently replied, “...
2025-08-06 16:12:58 +0000 UTC
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The moment they saw the boy's figure, the Herrscher girls floated over, surrounding Nagami and bombarding him with questions.
It was a bit overwhelming, to say the least.
“Where’s C.C.?”
After Kiana briefly explaining the situation on her end with Mei, she looked around, h...
2025-08-06 16:00:55 +0000 UTC
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A streak of azure light came to a stop in front of Kiana, the long trail of comet-like particles behind it fading into nothing.
“A-Ah, Nagami! What was that just now?”
With wide eyes full of wonder, Kiana flew to Nagami’s side, naturally looping her slender, pale arms around his...
2025-08-06 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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On both sides of the highway, stood two groups of supporters—one for the blue Toyota, the other for the black motorcycle.
But the atmosphere between them couldn't have been more different.
On the left, a bunch of biker gang members in flamboyant outfits were foaming at the mouth wit...
2025-08-06 15:00:16 +0000 UTC
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As Shintarou charged over, boiling with rage, Kyousuke casually waved his hand like he was swatting a fly and said impatiently:
"Could the middle-aged guy who lost his wife and came to the mountains to mess around please go play somewhere else? Don’t interrupt me while I’m talking with ...
2025-08-06 15:00:16 +0000 UTC
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“Monster…” Hoshizuki’s jaw dropped in disbelief.
Just moments ago, Kyousuke still looked the part of a refined novelist — that calm, intellectual, artsy type of handsome.
And yet, this same man had just grabbed Shintarou — who was easily over 180 cm tall and built like a d...
2025-08-06 15:00:00 +0000 UTC
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There was no doubt about it—Hitori’s mom had definitely gotten the wrong idea.
Aoki wanted to explain himself.
Unfortunately, Hitori’s mom didn’t give him the chance.
Grabbing her husband and younger daughter by the hand, she decisively delivered her "We won’t intrude ...
2025-08-05 15:49:06 +0000 UTC
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Maybe it was because she’d run into Aoki outside of school and STARRY that day, but Gotou Hitori looked genuinely shocked.
And thanks to that shock, she completely failed to control her voice.
“AA-AA-AA-AA-AOKI-SENPAI?!”
Her sudden shout echoed through the...
2025-08-05 15:48:33 +0000 UTC
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They had discovered that only by striking the core could they inflict real damage—but they still hadn’t realized that the energy of each Jin Li clone would scale with the opponent’s strength.
Still, sensing the explosive power surging from her teammates, Mei’s own fighting spirit wa...
2025-08-05 15:47:03 +0000 UTC
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Several pseudo-Herrscher-level clones materialized around Ji Lin and charged forward—targeting the girl in the ceremonial shrine maiden dress.
Having used the trial card gifted by Nagami, she had evolved from Priestess to Herrscher of Corruption.
Her crimson eyes now shimmered with ...
2025-08-05 15:45:49 +0000 UTC
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Over the vast Pacific Ocean, piercing bolts of lightning ripped through the sky, thunder rumbling ominously from the dense, storm-laden clouds above.
Surrounding her were countless versions of Ji Lin each one a fragmented incarnation of a Herrscher-level entity.
These clones, while no...
2025-08-05 15:19:06 +0000 UTC
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Kyousuke was, at his core, a refined man, free from vulgar tastes.
While he was deeply devoted to beautiful girls, he was equally intolerant of anyone who dared interrupt his time with them.
You could say he was the embodiment of true gender equality—both in admiration and in disdai...
2025-08-05 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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It wasn’t just Kisaki Tetta silently complaining to himself—Kuroda and the others were all mentally screaming too.
But no matter how frustrated they were, nobody dared voice it out loud.
Who the hell gave you guys the guts to badmouth our boss like that?
Just as Hatake Gorou...
2025-08-05 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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It was around 9:30 a.m.—not too early, not too late.
The timing felt just right.
After copying the phone number left by Hana Under the Starry Sky, Aoki promptly dialed it.
The phone rang only briefly before being swiftly picked up.
"Hello? Who is thi...
2025-08-04 15:13:54 +0000 UTC
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It was Tuesday.
After returning from Kyoto to Tokyo, unlike Nijika and the others, Aoki hadn’t just taken Monday off.
Last Friday, right before the weekend started, he’d taken the initiative to visit the faculty office and inform Hiratsuka-sensei that he might need a bit of time o...
2025-08-04 15:13:00 +0000 UTC
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"You're digging your own graves!"
Sirin raised her delicate right hand, her expression twisted in rage.
The space around her rippled like water, and a spiral spear of black, white, and gold slowly materialized beside her.
Its sharp edges gleamed with a ...
2025-08-04 15:02:48 +0000 UTC
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Kyousuke whipped his head around at the voice.
For a second, confusion flickered in his eyes—then turned into delight.
A motorcycle blacker than midnight stood before him, every inch of it exuding a sharp, mechanical allure.
Straddling it casually was a stunning woman in a bla...
2025-08-04 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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A couple minutes ago
Alvitr raised her hand to shield her face, peeking through the gaps between her fingers as if watching a family comedy unfold before her.
Loud smacking sounds echoed non-stop, each blow accompanied by the agonized wails of a man.
The ground ...
2025-08-04 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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♪ “In the season when snowflakes dance, the two of us keep missing each other~~”
♪ “Even though we’re both frozen to the bone”
♪ “Is it that I still don’t truly understand”
2025-08-04 15:00:14 +0000 UTC
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Shortly after Kessoku Band's live performance, a video titled “Suki-san Performs ‘Loser’ Live with Kessoku Band – Absolutely Electrifying!” was quietly uploaded to Youtube.
While the [Be Original / Rock Band Project] wasn't the hottest topic online, it had enough ...
2025-08-03 15:49:53 +0000 UTC
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As Aoki Kei’s final words echoed through the venue, a brief silence fell over the Kyoto Sports Arena.
Then—an explosion of applause and cheers, far louder and more passionate than before.
The [Be Original / Rock Band Project] had been a two-day live showcase with ...
2025-08-03 15:48:54 +0000 UTC
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The final round of the Be Original / Rock Band Project had officially opened for ticket sales.
Each ticket was priced at 6,500 yen — and they sold out in no time.
Fans had gathered for all sorts of reasons.
Some were there for the prestigious GES Academy Band.
S...
2025-08-03 15:46:58 +0000 UTC
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Burning crimson flames clashed violently in the air with the sword aura of the Xuanyuan Sword, creating waves of explosive energy that surged outward like a deadly storm of blade-like wind, tearing across the battlefield.
The shockwave swept out with overwhelming force, churning the already...
2025-08-03 15:40:08 +0000 UTC
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