*Note: This is a promotional one-shot for the novel of the same name.*

Kataribanashi-hen is an anthology, illustrated by several artists. The stories are fanfictions, submitted for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Awards.

“Never left without saying goodbye.” A girl who lost her way and found herself in that mysterious place met “Deemo”, a man dressed completely in black. There, every time they played the piano a tree would grow taller, leading them to the “place” where the girl would have to return. And then, the “dream” that both the girl and Deemo wished for at the end is― (Source: Deemo Wikia)

**Original Webtoon:** [Naver Webtoon](https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=602287), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.nhn?productNo=3160279)

“A god lives in this house” This was a favorite saying of Kanae Shinjyou’s mother. Surprisingly, it turns out her words had truth to them! Shortly after her mother’s passing, Kanae found herself able to see the god in question. Only problem is, though he’s a god, he’s the god of poverty! It’s thanks to him her life has been one giant monetary struggle after another! He may fill the empty void left by her mother, but is it really worth continuing a life in poverty? Who needs a god of poverty anyway? (Source: Weekend Betsuender)

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A young man born deaf and mute, shunned by those around him and named 'Kegare' (Unclean). He's hired as a guard by a lady at a certain estate. The lady, who possesses a mysterious constitution, attempts to communicate with Kegare through sign language while telling him, "You may kill me." [Original Web Publication](https://magcomi.com/episode/316112896880507185)

If you are feeling depressed with your daily life, you little pet dog may comfort you.

Kazuki Ishii has his life turned upside down — and is driven to suicide — after getting caught up in the romantic entanglements of his friend Teruhito Amada, who is wildly popular with the opposite sex, like the hero of a romantic comedy. However, a miracle occurs, and time is rewound back to the morning of his high school entrance ceremony. In his second chance at life, Kazuki tries to keep a low profile, avoid making friends, and live a peaceful life. But for some reason, Meiko Hikata — Amada’s childhood friend and a cool beauty known as the “Ice Empress”—begins to take an interest in him. (Source: Natalie, translated)

For 8 long years, I clung to a one-sided love, until I finally put an end to it. He never once looked my way. Instead, I became the subject of whispered mockery and careless cruelty, wounds I carried in silence. Even so, I convinced myself that someday he would turn around and see me. Only now did I realize the truth. It wasn’t love. It was obsession. So I made a decision. I would forget the Crown Prince. I would stop wounding myself over someone who never chose me and start seeking a happiness that belonged solely to me. "This is the end. From now on, I’ll live for myself." That was what I believed, until he appeared again, no longer the Crown Prince but the Emperor. "What is my fiancée doing here?" As though nothing had changed, he addressed me so naturally. The past I thought I had closed the door on stood before me once again, and the emotions I had carefully buried began to stir. Why now? What does he want? A woman determined to end her love, and a man who refuses to believe it ever ended. Staring at the scars left behind by 8 years of unrequited devotion, I ask myself, This time... can I truly let it go? **Original Webtoon:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/68660437), [Daum](https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EC%A7%9D%EC%82%AC%EB%9E%91%EC%9D%98-%EB%81%9D/4779) **Official Translations:** [Japanese](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/196942)

The governing race, the Karma froze the planet Roon as a result of war and emigrated to a neighboring planet. Four-thousand years later, the ice covering Roon started melting and the Karma began migrating back to Roon. This is a heroic fantasy that portrays the young boy, Dulk, who gains the power of wonder sealed in the darkness of history, and comes face-to-face with his destiny. (Source: Japan Media Arts Festival) **Note:** Won the Excellence Prize in the manga category at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2009.

Kokoro Shimizu, a second-year high school student, finally gets her hands on the highly anticipated next-generation VRMMO Monster Evolve Online, or MEO for short. However, the partner she chooses turns out to be the weakest monster of all — a slime! Kokoro decides to take things slow and enjoy MEO at her own pace, but hidden within the seemingly weak slime lies an unexpected potential for evolution… Before she knows it, her laid-back playstyle leads her to become a famous player!? A lighthearted and refreshing story of a carefree rise to greatness!