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Everyone has friends in their lives, right? They can be anyone—good friends, bad friends, or even... friends with benefits. Ahem! Anyway, the point is, everyone has friends. And so did I. I was friends with author of web novel. Yeah, was. A small argument over how the main character should act in novel of [World’s Greatest Hero] led to a fight with my friend, the author. Still frustrated, I stormed out of his house... and that’s when Truck-kun hit me. But that wasn’t the worst part. The worst part? I woke up in a different body—the body of a side character in my friend’s novel. A character who is supposed to die in the prologue. [Your body is dying!] [You don’t have much time left.] [The creator of this world is mocking you.] F#ck you, Author. F#ck this novel. I will survive, and when I do—I'll beat you to a pulp! --- Additional tags: # Academy # Alternate World # Fantasy World # Male Protagonist # Misunderstandings # Multiple Love Interests # Obsessive Love # Possession # Romantic Subplot # Special Abilities # Transported to Another World # Yandere

A young Japanese man inherits his parents' grape farm after they impulsively bought it during retirement but couldn't handle its physical demands. Though initially reluctant, he finds success farming for three years until market oversaturation causes prices to plummet. While playing a new video game called "Immortal Order: Origin" about historical secrets, he is mysteriously transported to North America, where he encounters starving English colonists from the lost Roanoke Colony. His grape farm has been transported with him, complete with modern equipment and a secret gift called 'Immortal'.

Tang Hao était un homme honnête qui gagnait honnêtement sa vie, mais malgré toute son honnêteté et sa gentillesse, la vie tournait souvent le dos. Même lorsqu'il a défendu un homme dans la rue, il a fini par être battu jusqu'à la pulpe et l'homme qu'il a défendu ? Il a disparu. Cela laissa Tang Hao sans rien à prouver et avec une lourde facture médicale qui épuisait ses économies. Cependant, alors qu'il était inconscient à l'hôpital, il pouvait sentir une chaleur provenant du pendentif de jade qu'il portait alors qu'il commençait à le nourrir d'une mine d'informations inestimables. Maintenant sorti de l'hôpital, et toujours armé de la même naïveté et honnêteté, que fera notre paysan villageois de ce nouveau pouvoir ? Conquerra-t-il les cœurs de cent femmes ? Vaincra-t-il les plus puissants seigneurs du crime ? Seul le temps le dira, mais pour l'instant, le destin a de nombreux plans fantaisistes pour Tang Hao.

Kai Arata, once hailed as the "Japanese Zidane," was a football prodigy who rose to stardom at Arsenal, dazzling the world with his elegance, vision, and technical brilliance. At just 18, he led Japan to the World Cup quarterfinals and dominated European football. However, his career was tragically derailed by a horrific injury, followed by a relentless cycle of rehabilitation and setbacks. By 28, exhausted and broken, he retired, leaving behind unfulfilled dreams and a lingering question—what if he had stayed healthy? Now a youth coach in Japan, Kai dedicates himself to nurturing the next generation. But as he reflects on his past, regret clings to him like a shadow. One day, he receives a mysterious email with a simple yet impossible question: "Do you wish to turn back time?" Without hesitation, he clicks. A blinding light engulfs him. And when he opens his eyes—he's back. Sixteen years old. A youth player at Arsenal, standing at the beginning of his legendary rise. This time, he has knowledge of the future, wisdom from experience, and the burning determination to reclaim everything he lost. Can he rewrite his destiny and reach even greater heights?

Izan, a Spanish-Japanese boy who lived with his mother and sister in the heart of Valencia played for the Valencia academy since he could remember. As life fucks as all, Izan found himself being laid off by his club for being talentless. Frustrated, Izan runs around his local pitch, trying to get the news off his mind. As fate would have it, Izan gets struck by lightning which gives him a system. Izan with the system embarks on a journey to becoming 'THE' god of football. We all know he can and probably will but how does he get there? ************ 1. set in post messi-ronaldo dominant era.[2022, post-messi-ronaldo peak era in Europe] 2. Real-world likeness. 3. 1700 words on average Let's get this novel up. Help me with your power stones and reviews and share this Novel ************* Also, all rights reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on Bing-, I mean google here's the discord guys https://discord.gg/B7PXyBg3 1 dragon: 2 bonus chapters 1 magic Castle= 5 bonus chapters [will be released the day following the gift] 100 Powerstones= 1 bonus chapter [released the same day] 20 golden tickets= 1bonus chapter [will be spread across the week]

In Japan of 1992, just after the economic bubble burst, society's public safety began to deteriorate. Xu Tianze finds himself transmigrated into the body of a detective named Aoyama Hidenobu, and the moment he opens his eyes, he discovers himself bound up tightly... Entering the new century, a prestigious magazine proclaimed that although Japan has lost a decade since the 90s, they gained a legendary figure like Aoyama Hidenobu. Regarding this, some Japanese nationals expressed: 'Damn it! We'd rather lose another 100 years than have this traitor to our country!' This book is also known as 'This Tokyo is Somewhat Hot.' PS: The protagonist is a rascal, acting with contempt, decisive in killing and fighting, purely for the thrill, not for the faint-hearted.

How do you kill someone that cannot be killed? That was the question everyone asked when the respawners mysteriously appeared throughout the whole world. These beings, the wickedest of villains and killers from among both humanity and beasts, cannot die. They instantly respawn in new bodies whenever they are killed. No one knows why and no survives long enough to find out why. Millions have perished at their hands while the rest of humanity now suffers from their severe oppression. Hitler’s Nazi Germany, Stalin’s Russian Red Army, the Ancient Japanese, the Vikings and many more are all powerful empires under control of their immortal rulers who have come to life from the past. Along with the help of the mysterious Creator who reportedly provides these respawners with powerful technological weapons, a new World War threatens to drive humanity dangerously close to extinction. Humanity begins to finally lose hope when a blue flash of lightning gives humanity a new lifeline. Another respawner had entered the world for the first time in years. Instead of becoming another fiend like his kind he has become a salvation for humanity. But would this be enough to save them?

It’s the year 2073, and everything has changed. New high-tech dominates almost all aspects of life. However, this has a dark side: unethical human experiments. 17-year-old Akira Cruz, the genius nephew of the president of the Philippines, was in the middle of grieving for his late best friend when he stumbled upon an abandoned orphan boy in the mountains while on a hike with his younger sister. That boy is Hachi Shimizu, a half-zombie, half-vampire who was disposed of by an evil organization known as the Kara Tech, which was notorious for its brutal and unethical experiments. Together, the two boys team up with a detective named Toshi Kawasaki, a half-Japanese, half-British who specializes in the supernatural and also considers the murder case of Akira’s best friend open despite the police closing it due to a lack of evidence. The three of them believed that Kara Tech was somehow connected to the disappearances of various children in and around the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. As they go and solve cases, their friendship blossoms, especially when two people, Riho Yoshihara, Akira's childhood, biracial friend, and Htet Kawa, a half-Japanese, half-Burmese junior detective from Yokohama, come along in their various missions, both involving the supernatural and the overworld. Will they stop the organization from committing more heinous crimes before it’s too late? Warning: the photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!!!

As a Helderian, a race laid to waste by the royal family, Aster lost everything when he was a child. Now, trapped in a brothel and striving to survive against all odds, Aster will go to all lengths to protect all he cherishes including the family he's built within the brothel and the son he has given birth to within its walls. In an unprecedented turn of events, Aster is chosen as an escort for the royal family where he will have to face his greatest fears. He will discover a world of sacrifice as he confronts his greatest enemies, and be torn by an unexpected and fated love in no one other than the stubborn, alluring, and kindhearted fifth prince. Darius Sahil Alexandrius is the fifth prince of The Kingdom of Crystalline. A prince that was abandoned as a child to fend for himself, he lives on trying to come to terms with a broken family, and finding his own foothold in the world. However, he will realize that everything he knows as truth is more than meets the eye, and that the corruption happening within the royal family and political factions will change the world forever. In a twist of fate, Darius will have to choose between duty and love as he realizes that sometimes everything is worth sacrificing for one single beautiful person. Aster and Darius will unite in this epic story of magic, sacrifice, and love. Author's Note: This novel takes characteristics of the Omegaverse genre, which is a popular genre commonly seen in Japanese and Korean BL. This novel may not be for the faint of heart and may have topics that may trigger individuals. Please read at your own caution. Thank you for taking your time to read this story which I have poured a lot of time and dedication to. Please feel free to leave comments and thoughts. (C) 2025 Twinkle_29 All rights reserved. Cover Art: Kohi S @kohi_s Banner Art: Kohi S @kohi_s User Image Art: kiwicreek

A 16 year old japanese boy with a painful past takes his revenge on his classmates for what they did to him, killing all of them and ending his own life. However, he finds himself in front of a goddess that refuses to reincarnate him as one of her heroes in a world of swords and magic and throws him out of heaven into a forest where he had to survive for months in pain and suffering that makes him harbor hatred towards the goddess and seek revenge. In his path for revenge, he discovers how evil the goddess and the humans of that world are and vows to end them all in the worst possible way, seeking power for his goal. But as he does so, he learns the secrets of that world. How his motives intertwine with those of another. Something greater than the goddess.

Heartbroken and desperate, high school student Isao is forced to flee to the Japanese countryside after a devastating breakup. His ex-girlfriend's powerful father is determined to make his life a nightmare, leaving Isao with no choice but to disappear. As he struggles to adapt to his new life in isolation, old wounds refuse to heal, and the past threatens to catch up with him. But in this quiet town, where no one knows his name, will Isao find a new life, or does new danger lurk around the corner?

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

Full title of the book: Imperial Japanese Space Force - I traveled back in time to 1901 and decided to change history with 21st century technology. Author: Asahi Kaoru Disclaimer: I don't own anything of this work and it's character. This work completely belong to the author. I am just translating it. Synopsis: In 2032, due to an accident in a particle accelerator, Ashihara Soryu's soul travels back in time to Japan in 1901, where he is reborn as Takashiro Soryu. Then, the angel Liliel tells him that if things continue as they are, the devil/evil will win at Armageddon and civilization will decline. Is the time travel a coincidence? Or is it God's plan? Souryu decides to use 21st century technology to lead Japan and save the world.

Hundreds of people across the planet disappeared for a week before returning with no recollection of the phenomena. The media, government response was nonexistent, life carried on quickly. A month later inside the Japanese apartment home of Paige Stevens, an old friend considered long dead, appears. He remembers everything, even seeing Paige there too. She’s a big a part of it too. With what he has seen lies a warning. There's war brewing and it's about to boil over. Only, there's more to Paige than she ever imagined.

At 17 years old, Japanese student Reiji is just another delinquent high schooler living a simple life. However, his life of fights and chaos is suddenly turned upside down when he and his friend are involved in a car accident. After Reiji's death, he is transported to a fantasy world. The world takes place in an omegaverse universe where war dominates, and races relentlessly fight for territory and power. Reiji finds himself in despair, confused and unaware of what's happening around him. PayPal: Theomastoribio@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/Theomas

Everyone has friends in their lives, right? They can be anyone—good friends, bad friends, or even... friends with benefits. Ahem! Anyway, the point is, everyone has friends. And so did I. I was friends with author of web novel. Yeah, was. A small argument over how the main character should act in novel of [World’s Greatest Hero] led to a fight with my friend, the author. Still frustrated, I stormed out of his house... and that’s when Truck-kun hit me. But that wasn’t the worst part. The worst part? I woke up in a different body—the body of a side character in my friend’s novel. A character who is supposed to die in the prologue. [Your body is dying!] [You don’t have much time left.] [The creator of this world is mocking you.] F#ck you, Author. F#ck this novel. I will survive, and when I do—I'll beat you to a pulp! --- Additional tags: # Academy # Alternate World # Fantasy World # Male Protagonist # Misunderstandings # Multiple Love Interests # Obsessive Love # Possession # Romantic Subplot # Special Abilities # Transported to Another World # Yandere

This Slice of Life Romance is about a girl named Yui Himitsu who tends to find people at their most vulnerable and notices the small details in life, along with a boy named Amari Isao who isn't all that great with people, making him lose interest in those around him. His unchanging facial expressions and tall stature deterring others, which doesn't help his case much.  After a chance encounter involving a Blue Raspberry Lemonade Soda, the two find themselves always somehow near each other. The only problem is that Amari Isao doesn't know who left him that drink, so he doesn't recognize Yui Himitsu when they cross paths.  Will Isao figure it out? And when he does what will come of their relationship? ***Note: The story is based in Japan during modern times. Large details are influenced by Japanese holidays and the academic calendar. Smaller details are more Western, with a mixture of American and Japanese common sense. This involves names, Surname first, and Given name second. For further information I advise Google.*** This is a fictional story.

"Now you see?" she shouted in a mix of annoyance and disappointment. "You can't outsmart Scrients! They're the most intelligent beings across the two realms." "You're right," I muttered, averting my gaze with a heavy sigh. "I made a mistake. I was too arrogant to think that a mere human like me could fool them." —BOOM!! "Heik! Wh-What was that?" "Hmm? I'm not sure. Maybe you should go and ask the most intelligent beings across the two realms. Oh wait, you can't. I killed them all.” ______ My name is Samael Kaizer Theosbane. On the last day of high school, I got into a fight with a kid I used to bully. It was a stupid, pointless scuffle, and in the middle of it, I tripped and hit my head on a rock. That’s when the memories came flooding in - the memories of another life, of a different world. Suddenly, everything made a twisted kind of sense. I realized two things. First, I was in a game I used to play in my past life. Second, I was a villain. A villain! Not the cool and mysterious kind, either. No, my destiny was to be manipulated and die a dog's death! I was the worst type of cliché: an ungrateful, privileged, insufferable young master. The sort you'd find in those poorly written fantasy stories. The kind everyone hates — a snobby brat from a powerful noble family who thinks he owns the world just because he was born with a silver spoon lodged in his mouth. You know the type. The one the hero beats to a pulp to prove his worth. Yeah, I was that guy. And the hero? The hero was the kid I’d been bullying all this time. The same one I got into a fight with. He was the supposed savior of this damned world. A world teetering on the edge of destruction, beset by wars, calamities, and a grim future that only I knew. And at the end of it all, the final antagonist of the game, the undefeatable boss… the Spirit King, was waiting. But could I even make it to the end? Could I conquer a game where defeat was the only certainty? A game that was now my reality! “Ah, fuck it.” I had no idea if I could, but I sure as hell was going to try. Extorting extras, manipulating main characters, twisting the story to my advantage, stealing the hero’s cheat items, killing villains before they could become threats - nothing was beneath me. Would the main characters be affected? Who cares! Would the story change? Even better! All I cared about was me—my survival, my life, my choices. “I will live this life with no regrets.” …But as I soon discovered, fate was not easily changed. And the price of altering one's destiny was steep. ========== Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VjFQtDUaTR

Football was Daisuke Takeda’s life—until an injury shattered his dreams before they could begin. But rather than give up, he dedicated years to studying the game, becoming a master of tactics, psychology, and player development. Yet no club would give him a chance. No matter how brilliant he was, no one would take a risk on an unknown Japanese coach with no experience. So, he made his own opportunity. He bought a club—just so he could coach. FC Blackhaven, a failing League Two club in England, was on the verge of collapse. No stars, no future, no hope. Everyone expected them to fade into obscurity. Now, Daisuke owns the club, but he doesn’t care about business—his only goal is to coach and prove his genius to the world. With a squad of forgotten talents, hostile fans, and European giants laughing at his ambition, he begins his journey to redefine football itself. With revolutionary tactics, cold-blooded decision-making, and a vision no one else can see, he will climb from the bottom of England’s football pyramid to the very top. This is the story of a coach who controls the pitch, a mastermind who sees football like no one else, and a man who will shake the football world to its core.

This novel is a combination of of inspiration form Shadow Slave and The Lord of The Mysteries. The main character is named Krova Astris, but Kastis for short he was a normal man living a normal life, and then got isekai'd. He was a orphan up until he was 10 then got adopted by a Japanese mom and Pakistani dad. He had 2 siblings and he lived happily. When he was 30 he was so attached to a girl he met at work. Her name is Ariel and after a year of dating they got married. A few months later she got pregnant. When the child was born here name is Estelle. When Estelle was only 3 he got killed. The world he got sent to is the world were him and his wife were supposed to be born. That world is called Asteria. This world is a parallel world of Earth and the name Asteris means Earth in the old ruinic language of the world. The main character personality will be over all relaxed hiding his true pain under a care free mask. Also the name Krova is a Russian inspired word because krov’ means blood I just did a slight modification to sound better and Astris is apparently French inspired I think.

In a dark alley, obscured from the prying eyes of people, the muffled grunts of a shadowy figure beaten to a pulp were barely visible. Four hooded figures were standing around the bloody figure on the ground as he looked up in hate. Kraign struggled to his feet, his face mangled beyond recognition. "All of you idiots shall pay. THE WORLD WILL BURN!! "Boss, I think he's gone mad, we should leave", one of the hooded figures said on a low voice. "Was thinking the same thing", the shortest hooded figure replied, retreating with his crew, leaving the boy in the ground, barely breathing. As death drew near, things all went wrong.

Mimic,the tale about choosing to become a Mimic as my Next Life or MimicLife is journey of reincarnation to Otherworld(Isekai genre) but the world is still connected to the real world he came from(reference houkago saitensie and GATE japanese manga) starting a new life as a mimic he will use all of his abilities throughout the journey with which path?(Hero path, Demon king path ,kingdom building path ,Fools path ,Tyrant path ,Streaming vtube videos as vtube streamer in YouTube in another world path?) Well let's find it out shall we? (The picture is not mine)Art credit: http://deviantart.com/phill-art/gallery https://dndbeyond.com/monsters/2048646-mimic-knight, midjourney

The impossible happened, a man traversed the worlds, and came to our reality, speaking of supreme power, and magical prowess, however there was a catch, you had to be reincarnated to get the opportunity of power. We follow the story of one of the myriad of people who chose to follow in the ways of this super powered man, his name is Kikuchi Morinaga, a simple japanese man, who upon witnessing this, decided to go forward with his impulsive aspirations, and ended his life, will he get the promised opportunities, or has he been conned? Only one way to find out...

"A Promise of the Heart" is a poignant love story set in the picturesque Japanese town of Asahikawa. Raito, a reserved young man who runs a bookshop, meets Aimi, a girl who has moved from Tokyo seeking peace. Their shared love for literature and simple beauty forms the foundation of a deep connection. They experience a growing friendship, falling in love amidst the changing seasons. However, Aimi is called back to Tokyo to care for her sick father, and the couple faces a painful separation. After months of longing, Aimi returns, and they rebuild their life together. They expand Raito’s bookshop to showcase Aimi’s art, and their love story becomes a symbol of hope in the town. Eventually, they marry by the lake where they first met, solidifying their bond. The story concludes with their enduring love becoming a cherished legacy in the town, timeless as the cherry blossoms that bloom each spring.

[LitRPG / Isekai / Adventure / Action / Comedy] Inspired by Mushoku Tensei, God of War, Bloodborne, Elden Ring & Warhammer 40k. Zen Hawthorn is a strange fellow, born with a curse that makes everyone question his sanity. In a cruel twist of fate, he embarks on a journey to avenge his grandfather; further unlocking the mysteries of the world he lives in.  Join him on an action-adventure-romcom journey filled with Demons, celestials, and cosmic beings as he narrates from his humble beginning to the prevention of the Demon King's resurrection and more. Beware of plentiful memes, Easter eggs, and references found within. This story contains Japanese folklores, Norse & Greek mythology along with Elves, Demons, Reptilians, Vikings and Dragons. Have fun reading! Book 1 - Not An Isekai Story (Completed) [Rewritten] Book 2 - Not An Isekai Story Unshipped (In Progress) Book 3 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story (Coming Soon) Book 4 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story Unlimited (Coming Soon)

Hirasawa Middle School has a secret. For years, students have whispered about the Forgotten Girl, a spirit said to erase anyone who dares to remember her. No one believed the legend—until Souta Asano saw her. When a strange new girl named Mizuki Hayashi transfers into his class, Souta is the only one who notices her. The teacher never calls her name. His classmates ignore her. And then—his best friend disappears. One by one, students vanish, erased from existence. No one remembers them. Their names fade from rosters, their desks vanish, and even their families forget they ever existed. But Souta knows the truth. Determined to uncover the mystery, he follows the whispers to an abandoned wing of the school, where Mizuki’s story began—and where his fate may already be sealed. Because now, his name is on the list. And the Forgotten never let go. A chilling horror story inspired by Japanese urban legends, Whispers of the Forgotten will leave you questioning what’s real… and who might be watching you from the shadows.

The Parallel Realm is an epic tale of resilience, identity, and self-discovery, exploring how one boy’s struggle against the darkness within and around him transforms him into a symbol of hope — or an avatar of devastation — for the entire cosmos and explore 3-13th dimensional infinite timelines,realities,possibilities,hierarchies,gods and different forms of beings across all of creation. warning even though I just got started on this series and is in work in progress: volume 1 would only contain 10 up to 15 chapters but the rest of the 6 volumes could contain 40 up to 100 long and careful double checked chapters or more since it’s only 7 but like I said I won’t rush through these chapters and volumes because I like to take my time and it could be boring to some readers if I do rush, I might fuse some chapters together to make it more entertaining. also this isn’t anime because I’m fully English and don’t know Japanese or any other language so yall would see this as animelike but not actually anime.

A Few Warnings for the Reader: This short novel is written for people who appreciate Japanese anime – a worldwide community numbering in the hundreds of millions. It's important to understand from the start that anime is not just "children's cartoons," as animation is often perceived in places like Europe and the USA. Anime represents a distinct form of animation and a significant cultural force, almost like "super-cinema." It can be incredibly dynamic and explore serious themes. Now, let's be honest, a large portion of anime is… not great. Maybe around 90% could be considered simply "okay" or even, let's say, "trashy." It can be blatant, silly, and not particularly engaging. Many viewers watch one of these less impressive shows and then assume all anime is similar. But that's a mistake! Understand this: by doing that, you're missing out on potentially the most captivating entertainment of your life. That's not an exaggeration – it's a genuine perspective. But the remaining 10%? That's where the true "super-cinema" lies. Good anime is unmatched in its ability to tell emotionally resonant stories and deliver dynamic action. Anime creators are free to push boundaries. Their imaginations delve into the complexities of the human heart, challenging the common "European view" that restricts animation to children. This story(it's not a Fanfiction!) is a tribute to a classic anime called "Fate." Fate is not my personal absolute favorite – there are masterpieces which incredibly hard to surpass. But still, it's a powerful example of the story started as a simple eroge and converted to a deeply emotional cult film.

If you were transported from this world to another almost identical. If you were transported from your life to your teenage self. If you had to restart your life again. Would you, or would you cling to your memories? Tags: Japan, Sweden, Tokyo, comedy, drama, high school, Academy, Slice of Life, romcom This is a Japanese manga/anime -style slice of life high school romance with a splash of sci-fi. In this kind of romance friendship plays a big role compared to your standard western romance. Ensemble cast, so if you only want one main character this is not for you.

NOTICE: DROPPED. ================================================================= Do you want to live forever? Do you want to change something? Do you want to destroy or build? Follow the story of The Immortal Human and we'll get to see more of: Ancient Rome to Chinese Dynasties, to Korean Empire, to Japanese Shogunate, and many other possibility of more adventure. Adventure with Kingdom building along the way, Ancient Military involvement, Politics, Ancient Commerce, Romance, Family, etc. R-18!!! I REPEAT, R-18! Kids, stay away from this novel. slow but bulk release. --------- This is my first story, I'm not an English native speaker. I would appreciate reviews from you guys.