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Last updated: Aug 28, 2026 18:10
The Final Episode of the Anime "Black Bullet"
I watched the final episode of an anime because an acquaintance told me it was interesting. It wasn't really my cup of tea, so I was only half-paying …
Calling the Rain "Kobo Daishi's Tears"
Let me tell you a story I remembered. It's something I saw on TV a long, long time ago. If anyone living in Shikoku knows this story, I'd love more …
Welcoming Party for a Black International Student at an Izakaya
About 10 years ago, I saw a TV show. I think it was called "Kore tte Ari desu ka? (Is This Allowed?), an episode variety show featuring 130 million …
Stories I Heard from a Mountain Climbing Enthusiast
I've got three mountain stories to share. First story: An acquaintance of my parents is into mountain climbing. Apparently, this is a story he told. He’s …
[Unsettling Story] "Am I gonna die? Why?"
"Am I gonna die? Why?" "Because of alcohol, you see." "I'm quitting drinking." Ferdinand Governor of Guastalla, Italy. …
Tales of the Unusual: "And Then, It Repeats" Starring Teruyoshi Uchimura
Spring 1998 Special Edition: "And Then, It Repeats" Cast: Teruyoshi Uchimura Synopsis: After a day filled with nothing but misery, including the …
Remembering This After Reading the Door Story
When I was working late on my research at university, I'd hear footsteps in the hallway and someone would knock on the door. Of course, nobody was ever …
[Shisho Series] Poison - Part 1
This is a story I heard from my Shisho. 1. "Are We Talking About Untouchables?" It was early in the winter of my second year at university. Shisho …
Masako Sone's short manga "Dreaming of Spring" - A disturbing story
When the grandfather, a farm owner, anticipated based on various signs that the coming winter would be long and harsh, and bought extra supplies and expanded …
There was an incredibly kind guy at my part-time job
I work part-time at a convenience store, and there was this guy, A, who was insanely kind to everyone. A was the same age as me, and we got along pretty well. …
Refrain
It’s more of a bleak, hopeless story than a purely scary one, inspired by an episode of the TV drama *Tales of the Unusual* called "Refrain." The …
[Shisho Series] 'Poison, Part 1 (1/5): Are They Untouchable?'
This is a story I heard from my mentor. 1: Are They Untouchable? It was early winter during my second year of university. My mentor had brought me along to …
[An Unsettling Story] The Complete Two-Volume SF Manga "Kinu-Roku"
There's a completed two-volume SF manga called "Kinu-Roku." It wasn't axed; apparently, it was planned as a short series from the start, …
A Small Middle-Aged Man Living in My Room
This happened when I was a student, back when I went to visit a friend's place. That friend was somewhat notorious for never letting anyone into his …
The Room Without Words
Cast: Takuya Kimura / Broadcast Date During the period of high economic growth, an antique shop seemed almost forgotten in a corner of the city. A young man in …
[The Shisho Series] "Poison, Part 1: 2/5" A Little Marijuana and Hashish
Right after meeting Director Takatani, we headed straight to the Ogawa Investigation Agency. We had an important job to discuss today. "We're cutting …
The Stepfather with No Blood Relation
It was a short shojo manga, but I've forgotten the title. The protagonist's father is a stepfather. Although they share no blood relation, she …
[Tales of the Unusual] The Ideal Sukiyaki
Overview A story broadcasted in the Autumn 2009 special of the television series "Tales of the Unusual." Starring Atsushi Ito. Based on the short …
The Woodcutter's Tales
In the morning, while driving a forest road toward our work site, a hiker walking ahead of us stepped aside to the edge of the road, so I nodded in greeting …
[Shisho Series] "Poison, Part 1 (3/5): Believe the Scientific Test"
After Nishizawa left, the Master and I headed for the university. At the Master's suggestion, we decided it would be best to confirm whether the contents …