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  1. 1 A Survival Guide to the Warring States 战国生存指南 Historical885k WordsOngoing How can you survive after transmigrating to Japan at the end of the Muromachi period? It’s a huge challenge! Now, Yuan Ye has to do his best to stay alive in this extremely difficult challenge! 5Votes235kRecs177.5kFans
  2. 2 Why Is the Taoist Priest's Youthful Love Story Full of Evil Spirits? 道长的青春恋爱物语怎么全是邪祟 Mystery & Supernatural1.2M WordsCompleted New Book: How Come All the Security Guards in This Neighborhood Are Extraordinary? A fairly authentic portrayal of Taoist and ritual traditions A traditional Taoist exorcist story, not a cultivation novel dressed up as Taoism where the protagonist blows up the universe Talisman paper burns at two centimeters per second. How fast must I move to save others? In the end, Lin Pingzhi revealed his true identity. On a beach, he ascended to 0Votes6.4kRecs67.4kFans
  3. 3 It's Over! I'm Surrounded by Beautiful Ghost Stories 完蛋!我被美女怪谈包围了 Light Novel767k WordsCompleted “Have you ever had women fight over you? The kind where they get into a brawl and pull each other's hair.” Sadako, Kayako, Auntie Red, Fusang Auntie, Auntie Mei, Tomie, Mimiko, Hanako... Me? I'm really surrounded by beautiful ghost stories. 0Votes3.1kRecs31.8kFans
  4. 4 EN Tokyo Exorcist Chronicles 东京道士异闻录 Urban2.0M WordsCompleted (The new book, “Dragons, Food, and Dungeons,” is now out. Gods and ghosts: do they really live in another realm, just as we imagine? Do they truly exist? Should we fear them, or bow down in worship? In Tokyo's cold jungle of steel, demons and spirits roam freely, bringing disaster in their wake. Watch as Qian Xiaoyi, a new-style Taoist priest, makes his way east from the West and takes on a few unprofitable jobs. (The author's co 2Votes35.1kRecs126.9kFans
  5. 5 I’m Done Being an Onmyoji 我不做阴阳师了 Light Novel1.8M WordsCompleted Little brother, an onmyoji’s power has its limits. I learned something from my brief time... The more I studied onmyodo, the more I realized that an onmyoji’s power has its limits. Unless you go beyond being an onmyoji! “What are you even trying to say?” “I’m done being an onmyoji!” “All right, speak plainly.” The ordinary young man Guan Junyan transmigrates and becomes the head of a Japanese onmyoji family. But he hasn’t inherited the previous owner’s memories, so to avoid being found out, he h 0Votes112kRecs148.8kFans
  6. 6 Reborn in Tokyo, but I Picked the Wrong Cheat 重生东京,开错外挂 Light Novel1.6M WordsCompleted Staring at the floating head-shaped balloon outside the window, with a Sadako videotape in hand, Kiryu Ichiryu, who has transmigrated here, falls silent. “My cheat is a System for raising good students!” In a Tokyo full of ghost stories, do your best to be a good student. 0Votes18.7kRecs88.2kFans
  7. 7 Tokyo's Top Lawyer: The Law Firm Goes Bankrupt from the Start 东京大律师:开局律所破产 Urban2.2M WordsOngoing Reborn in Tokyo as a young lawyer named Kitahara Giichi. From the start, his law firm goes bust, the managing partner skips town, and he’s left holding the bag for five hundred million yen in debt. Heh, I was a top lawyer in my previous life. No need to panic. What? Wait! My opponent in the next case is Kensuke Komikado?! And my ex-girlfriend is Mikoto Misumi?! 0Votes40.4kRecs73.2kFans
  8. 8 The Creation of Japanese Ghost Stories 东瀛怪谈创造时 Light Novel1.4M WordsOngoing Gu Xing came home late one night and found a hole in the wall. When he stuck his finger inside, the entire city changed forever. Granny Rimi, who refuses loan sharks; Fujino, who carries a wood chipper everywhere; Naya, the undying avenger; Sae, the many-faced woman who loves red dresses; the infernal couple presiding over the tribunal. One bizarre urban legend after another began playing out in the real world, just as Gu Xing described them. Two rules never changed: [People cannot kill urban le 0Votes45.5kRecs188.5kFans
  9. 9 The Tokyo Literary Giant 东京文豪 Urban840k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to Tokyo, Japan, in the wake of an economic crisis, he’s out of work, nearly out of savings, and facing the threat of being kicked out of his home. What should he do? Never mind. He’ll get by with the literary works he wrote in his previous life. And so he embarks on a new journey in life, eventually becoming one of Japan’s most beloved authors! 0Votes12.9kRecs39.8kFans
  10. 10 Tokyo's Literary Age 东京文艺时代 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted A young director transmigrated to Japan in the 1980s. And so, an extraordinary journey through Japanese cinema began. 0Votes125.6kRecs109.4kFans
  11. 11 I Am the Immortal in the Gourd 在下壶中仙 Urban1.4M WordsCompleted The Demon Refining Pot can refine monsters, and it even comes with a space of its own, the "World Within the Pot." That sounds pretty great, but unfortunately... After searching for two years, he discovered that there were no monsters in the real world, leaving him with no materials to refine; Trapped in a corner of the World Within the Pot, he was surrounded by tree spirits he could not defeat, making it impossible to take even a single step. Unable to find any cultivation techniques or miracul 6Votes583.8kRecs466.5kFans
  12. 12 Reborn in Japan as a Scandal-Ridden Screenwriter 重生日本之塌房大编剧 Urban1.5M WordsCompleted “Mr. Sagara, I hear that every production you’ve worked on has met with disaster, without exception. People in the screenwriting industry even call you the Grim Reaper of the business. What do you have to say about that?” “That’s impossible, absolutely impossible! Many of the actors I’ve worked with have reached the peak of their careers, and most of the projects I’ve been involved in were impossible missions I took on under extraordinary circumstances!” “Impossible missions? What do you mean by 0Votes63.8kRecs39.1kFans
  13. 13 Reborn in Tokyo's Bubble Era 重生东京泡沫时代 Urban2.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in Tokyo in 1986, Tao Zhiming rises with effortless flair during the bubble era. Starting in Tokyo, he becomes one of the most influential young men behind the dazzling spectacle of the age. Wealth and women; power and fame. Like a hunter from another dimension, Tao Zhiming sets his sights on prey that includes the hearts of people around the world, soon to be swept up in the information age. An urban business novel with no System. If it suits your taste, please click to add it to your co 5Votes161.5kRecs342.6kFans
  14. 14 Invading the Mortal World 侵入人间 Mystery & Supernatural1.9M WordsCompleted ~ Xu Xiangyang has two close friends: the girl next door who lives in the same alley, and the class monitor from the class next door. Xu Xiangyang has a secret he cannot tell anyone: he knows that one of his two friends is raising a great demon capable of destroying the world... ~ Set at the end of the last century, this is a story of boys and girls who rely on one another, find comfort in one another, and make their way toward happiness togeth 17Votes238kRecs414.1kFans
  15. 15 My Girlfriend Is a Bratty Rich Heiress 我的女友是恶劣大小姐 Light Novel1.5M WordsCompleted [Then become more handsome, if you can win the heart of a beautiful girl] [If you can make your sweet talk sound even better, say it to her too] [But remember, don't make the first move] [Let the beautiful girl say it herself: “Handsome Tokyo guy with a silver tongue, I have to make you mine. You're mine.”] This is the story of a boy from Iwate Prefecture who becomes a handsome Tokyo guy. 147Votes832.1kRecs2.3MFans
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  16. 16 Reborn as a Japanese High School Student 重生日本高校生 Urban5.5M WordsOngoing A story about someone reborn as a high school student... PS1: QQ Group, 777296658 (The old group is gone; this is the new one). 39Votes716.4kRecs368.6kFans
  17. 17 A Retainer to Lady Uesugi in the Warring States 战国之上杉姐的家臣 Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Japan’s Sengoku period is a wonderfully strange place, full of possibilities. What if Uesugi Kenshin really were a woman? The protagonist is a bit of a pushover. After transmigrating, he nearly starves to death before being rescued by seventeen-year-old Uesugi-nee. This is the story of his struggle to become one of her retainers. 0Votes227.4kRecs61.1kFans
  18. 18 I Became a Swordsman in Ancient Japan 我在古代日本当剑豪 Light Novel3.8M WordsCompleted [New book: America: Kill at Speed, 1924!] After transmigrating to Japan in 1789, during the long-peaceful Edo period, he starts with nothing but the status of a low-ranking samurai, a pair of swords, and a System that raises his character level and sword-skill level whenever he defeats or kills an enemy. … “What do I do when I encounter a powerful enemy? I draw my second sword and switch to the swordsmanship I’m truly good at: dual wielding.” “And what if you still can’t beat them?” “Th 1Votes271.2kRecs429.9kFans
  19. 19 I Became a Shogi Saint in Japan 我在日本当棋圣 Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Reporter: “Teacher Chihara, everyone says you’re a living legend, the pinnacle of human intellect, and the god of Go in our time. How did you achieve such greatness? What can ordinary people learn from you?” Hiroshi Chihara: “Edison once said that genius, ” Reporter: “I know, one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Teacher Chihara, are you saying that anyone can succeed as long as they work hard?” Hiroshi Chihara looked at the reporter as if he were a developmentally disabl 0Votes47.6kRecs47.6kFans
  20. 20 I Teach Swordsmanship in Tokyo 我在东京教剑道 Light Novel3.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to Tokyo's Katsushika Ward in 1980 and inherits a dojo. His parents are dead, he has a younger sister and a house, but his savings are almost gone and he has no students. What should he do? Help, answers needed urgently. Forget it. He'll just enjoy himself. Face the wind! 0Votes878.1kRecs829.2kFans
  21. 21 The Daily Life of a Great Director 名监督的日常 Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Akina Nakamori, Rie Miyazawa, Hitomi Kuroki, Miho Nakayama... A film studies PhD transmigrates to 1990s Japan, where the economy is in freefall and beautiful women abound. He swears he’ll become a renowned director. P.S.: A note on terminology: In Japan, a kantoku is a chief director with considerably more authority than an ordinary director. The protagonist is cautious and scheming. If that’s not your thing, don’t read. VIP g 0Votes189.8kRecs154.7kFans
  22. 22 A Vagabond in Japanese Entertainment 日娱浪人 Light Novel1.1M WordsCompleted The story of a twenty-five-year-old soul from China reborn in 2011, working in Japan, doing translations, and taking on acting jobs. (P.S. There will be actors and idols, depending on how the story develops. It starts with the old bridge. Among the idols, Nogizaka will feature more prominently.) 0Votes54.4kRecs46.3kFans
  23. 23 I'm a Monk in Tokyo 我在东京当和尚 Light Novel724k WordsCompleted Reborn in Tokyo, Japan, he becomes a trainee monk at a temple. Bai Shixiu only wants to study, chant sutras, learn, improve himself, and spread positive energy. But his peaceful daily life is constantly disrupted by monsters and spirits. With no other choice, Bai Shixiu rolls up his sleeves and picks up his monk's staff... “Benefactor, it's time to move on!” Book club: 659287099 0Votes375.1kRecs412.7kFans
  24. 24 My Girlfriend Is a Voice Actress 我的女友是声优 Light Novel1.4M WordsCompleted His soul transmigrates to an island nation. Though he has a System panel, he gets caught up in the minutiae of everyday life. “It’s getting cold.” A tender smile unlike any she had ever shown blossomed on the girl’s face. “No, it’s already spring, Murakami-kun.” 18Votes467.6kRecs366.5kFans
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  25. 25 The Undisputed Number One 绝对一番 Urban1.8M WordsCompleted “Always be number one” means “fight for first place forever and never give up”! After transmigrating to Japan just as its bubble economy collapses and the country enters a severe recession, Lu Zhishou takes a look at his empty wallet, next month’s rent bill, and transmigration perks. He promptly heads for a TV station and begins his quest to claim the top spot. He also finds the woman of his dreams. He makes plans, enlists accomplices, and doggedly pursues her, but the outcome... Disclaimer: Thi 10Votes2.6MRecs736kFans
  26. 26 Beyond the Bubble Era 飞越泡沫时代 Urban5.0M WordsOngoing A Japanese entertainment-industry novel. From talent agent to entertainment mogul, this is a story about dreams coming true. The author has already completed the million-word classic The Japanese Entertainment Mogul, so you can read with confidence. 22Votes721.2kRecs205.3kFans
  27. 27 This Japanese Tale Isn't So Cold 这个日式物语不太冷 Light Novel1.8M WordsCompleted There was a full-length mirror in front of Bai Fan. The Bai Fan in the mirror was grinning broadly at him. It was very strange: because he was not smiling at all. Under Bai Fan's gaze, his reflection's mouth stretched all the way to the base of his neck. Even the usually composed Bai Fan showed a hint of astonishment. As he watched the other version of himself open a gaping, blood-filled maw toward his head, Bai Fan slowly raised the phone in his hand: Click. He held up a V-sign and took a pictu 0Votes447.1kRecs410.6kFans
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  28. 28 My Literary Life in Japan 我的日本文艺生活 Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The laid-back youth's everyday life in the Japanese arts scene. 0Votes222kRecs241.9kFans
  29. 29 Reborn in Tokyo with Naruto 带着火影重生日本东京 Light Novel2.1M WordsCompleted New book: Releasing Pokemon in Tokyo In this world, I alone wield the supernatural, and I make a spectacle of myself before others. The story of a supernatural being reborn in Tokyo, Japan. Everything is about staying alive! Kind at heart, decisive in action, and willing to do whatever it takes to reach my goals. Not a long-running fanfic, and not aimed at otaku. Also known as I Pretend to Be a Ghost in the Island Nation, It Doesn't Matter If You Haven't Read Naruto, and What Does This 0Votes566kRecs351.7kFans
  30. 30 Reborn as a Shinto Priest in Japan 重生日本当神官 Light Novel3.1M WordsCompleted 0Votes149.6kRecs81.4kFans
  31. 31 Life in a Japanese Fishing Village 在日本渔村的日子 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Lu Junxi was reborn in 1950 in a small Japanese fishing village and acquired the Fishing Tycoon System. It could locate schools of fish, ensuring that every fishing trip brought back a full catch. It could also help him build the greatest fishing grounds in the world. When it came to aquaculture, he was the best! At the time, Japan's distant-water fishing industry had yet to get off the ground, and its coastal aquaculture sector was still undeveloped. Lu Junxi decided he would become the master 0Votes183.9kRecs204.9kFans
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  32. 32 Reborn in Japan to Make It in Entertainment 重生日本搞娱乐 Urban2.0M WordsCompleted In 2004, Japan’s record industry was in decline. The four top divas had passed their peak. Kimura was dominating the world of Japanese TV dramas. The Double A era had yet to arrive. The Japanese entertainment scene was a battleground of rising stars. Reborn in Japan, a young man named Sakamoto Kiyoshi uses his knowledge of the future and extraordinary ability to learn to release albums, star in films, build a S 0Votes57.2kRecs51.4kFans
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  33. 33 I'm Just a Transmigrator 我只是个穿越者 Urban1.3M WordsCompleted This is a story about someone who transmigrates to Japan in the 1990s. It’s probably a book about Japanese entertainment, and later on I’ll write about AKB and Nogizaka46. What can I say? I’m a die-hard fan of the undead! This isn’t a wish-fulfillment novel. If you don’t like it, please don’t flame me. Just click the X in the upper-right corner. Thanks. 0Votes22.5kRecs30.2kFans
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  34. 34 Voice Actor Training Master 声优养成大师 Light Novel2.8M WordsOngoing A fake otaku merges with himself from another worldline. This world has no Kugimiya, no Toyama, no Sakura... and he becomes a voice actor's agent at a talent agency on the verge of closing, with his voice actors down on their luck. Since he's transmigrated, he'll become a god in this new world! No Kugimiya? Then he'll create a Kugimiya. No Toyama? Then he'll create a Toyama. Love Live isn't just for the two-dimensional world: he'll hold an idol competition in the real world, too! No anime conven 2Votes259.1kRecs97.3kFans
  35. 35 Conquering Japanese Entertainment 一统日娱 Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Actors and singers, athletes and comedians, idols and livestreamers… Japan's entertainment industry is a vast, strange, insular, and complicated ecosystem. Actors and singers can only live on through their work; someone else holds the reins at the TV stations. Late-night shows and big-name entertainers can sometimes make you exclaim, “That's insane!” and at other times fill you with awe. Idols and gravure models draw countless young women with dreams into this enormous melting pot. Even a forei 0Votes201.7kRecs87.9kFans
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  36. 36 The Entertainer of the East 东瀛娱乐家 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted The main story is complete. In the Japanese entertainment scene of the 1990s, sing the songs you like, do what you want, and make friends with people you get along with. In short, this is a story about the protagonist's ongoing growth. It's all just for fun. 2Votes134.2kRecs77.3kFans
  37. 37 Reborn in Japan, Renowned as a Sword Saint 重生日本之以剑称圣 Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is the story of a very happy reborn person. There are no bitter grudges or golden fingers. Being reborn is the greatest stroke of luck he could ask for. 0Votes296.8kRecs170kFans
  38. 38 Tokyo Police Files 东京警事 Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Police detective Lin Xiu died in the line of duty and transmigrated into the body of a Japanese police officer named Lin Xiuyi. Thus began his career enforcing the law in a foreign country. 0Votes414kRecs226.5kFans
  39. 39 My Girlfriend is Evil Woman 我的女友是恶女 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted After an unfortunate accident took his life, the soul of Bei Xiu transmigrated into the body of a Japanese high school student and was forced to begin his studies in Japan. After careful consideration, he decided to aim high in this new life. Have fun? No, study! Fall in love? No, study! His goal was to get into a top university, and nobody was going to stop him! 15Votes1.2MRecs638.6kFans
  40. 40 Japan's Entertainer 日本娱乐家 Urban939k WordsCompleted Important notice: New readers should start directly with the Bird arc. You won’t miss anything by skipping what comes before. In 1992, the bubble economy was nearing its end. The Lost Decade was almost over, yet there was still no sign of a recovery... That year, Onyanko Club had already disbanded, ZARD was at the height of its popularity, SMAP was rising fast, and Yasushi Akimoto, who would one day be said to earn five billion yen a year, had already sunk to the lowest point in his life... 0Votes14.8kRecs11.3kFans
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  41. 41 Searching for the Lost Ship Girls 寻找走丢的舰娘 Light Novel3.4M WordsCompleted Have you ever wondered what happened to your girls after you quit the game for a long time? The port fell apart after its commander left; Hood left with Renown for a distant city, Tirpitz draws doujinshi to make a living, Fletcher works several jobs to support her younger sisters, while the mighty Lord Sukhbaatar, holding a black cat named Oscar in one arm and a ferocious tiger in the other, is at a loss; The little Tirpitz from Children's Day, the young homebody who is still just a child hersel 19Votes1.6MRecs320.2kFans
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  42. 42 The Rising Tide of Japanese Entertainment 日娱之逆流 Urban578k WordsCompleted “Kitano, you’ve done an excellent job. Without you, the future of Japanese cinema would be shrouded in chaos. I hope you’ll remember the trust I’ve placed in you and continue to carry on the traditions of Japanese film...” The dying old man in the hospital bed crossed out the first two characters, then carefully wrote “Kawahiro” with his trembling hand. 0Votes3.4kRecs3.2kFans
  43. 43 I Draw Manga in Japan 我在东瀛画漫画 Urban982k WordsOngoing Reborn in a parallel Japan, he becomes a manga artist who has been blacklisted. Fortunately, this world’s anime and manga entertainment industry is very backward, and he has a System with him. To enjoy a happy life of collecting royalties and living off them, he has no choice but to start by drawing doujinshi. 0Votes76.4kRecs44.4kFans
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  44. 44 The Tokyo Taoist 东京道士 Xianxia2.1M WordsCompleted In the heavens stands the White Jade Capital, with twelve towers and five cities. An immortal strokes my crown; with my hair tied up, I receive eternal life. A disciple of Lu Dongbin is reborn as an ordinary sixteen-year-old high school student in Tokyo, Japan. Seeking immortality, he hides among the teeming masses to experience the many faces of humanity and the rolling tide of worldly life once more. Can a Daoist heart, steadfast for centuries, remain true to its original purpose amid the neon 0Votes225.9kRecs157.6kFans
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  45. 45 Kyoto Exorcist Academy 京都除妖学院 Light Novel825k WordsCompleted A righteous young police officer is reborn in Japan as a trainee exorcist at an exorcist academy, and begins his everyday life of exorcising (messing with) demons (for laughs). Heard cards can summon shikigami? Here, let me show you the proper summoning pose: finger heart, bend backward, then shout, “Come out, baby!” WTF, can someone tell him why such a high-risk shikigami came out?? From then on, Qin Junzi goes further and further down the road to becoming a (famous) (lucky) (legendary) (protag 0Votes1.7kRecs9.9kFans
  46. 46 Reborn as a Star on Earth 重生之地上之星 Urban600k WordsCompleted A Chinese man is reborn in Japan in the 1960s. He gets his start delivering food and telling stories, then starts a company to copy anime and becomes a pop star by copying music. Light, simple, witty, and humorous. Not a shut-in story, not rotten, and not stupid. It showcases Japanese society, local customs, and culture in the 1960s. Come on in, honored guest! If you don’t like it, you don’t pay~ A new driver on the road, so please forgive the weak writing in the first volume. After finishin 0Votes16.5kRecs9.7kFans
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  47. 47 Tokyo Mysteries 东京神秘事件簿 Light Novel1.6M WordsCompleted A boy awakens memories of his past life. Magatama are scattered across Tokyo. One mysterious incident after another unfolds. Dusk is the hour when demons appear. But demons aren’t always evil, and the evening glow is beautiful too! P.S. This is just the ordinary daily life of an ordinary high school student. There won’t be much fighting, nor anything particularly thrilling or terrifying. That’s all, so please don’t expect too much. 0Votes32.7kRecs32.8kFans
  48. 48 A Certain Chuunibyou Manga Artist 某中二的漫画家 Urban2.3M WordsCompleted I am a manga artist overflowing with chuunibyou-level madness! Real name: Takahashi Makoto; pen name: Hououin Kyouma; reason for transmigrating: I confessed to the goddess I had a crush on, hoping to change careers from wizard, but messed it up. Classic masterpieces like Detective Conan, Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, and Dragon Ball still exist in this world, but they’re progressing much more slowly than they did in my previous life! Ai hasn’t appeared in Detective Conan yet, Ichigo has only just l 0Votes37kRecs45.7kFans
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  49. 49 Ace of the Diamond: The Strongest Batter 钻石王牌之最强打者 Light Novel2.3M WordsCompleted A batter who spans generations, a war without gunfire. This is a field where losers are decided, and only the victor can reign supreme! An elite on the diamond, favored by the baseball gods! I am a legend! A baseball god beyond anyone else’s reach! 0Votes45kRecs26kFans
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  50. 50 Ace of Diamond: The Pitcher Returns 钻石王牌之投手归来 Light Novel6.0M WordsCompleted The story of Sawamura, a relief pitcher in the major leagues, who returns to his youth to make up for past regrets, pursue his dreams, and reclaim his former glory. It’s a long story, so take your time... 0Votes223.5kRecs46.2kFans
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