Ossan Idol!, Volume 5


Book Description

Much younger rivals have appeared before the ossan idols! MiYoShi have signed a commercial deal, and their popularity is on the rise! One day, an offer comes for the group to appear on a music TV show that’s a big hit nationwide! There, they meet the idol group TENKA, a super popular idol group of guys in their teens. For some reason, Kira, the most popular idol in the group, views Miroku as his enemy! Things are getting fired up in this fifth volume, which includes an original light novel chapter from the series creator, Mochiko Mochida!




Ossan Idol!, Volume 6


Book Description

Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular "Let's Try Dancing!" karaoke style. It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!




Ossan Idol! Volume 5, Volume 5


Book Description

Much younger rivals have appeared before the ossan idols! MiYoShi have signed a commercial deal, and their popularity is on the rise! One day, an offer comes for the group to appear on a music TV show that's a big hit nationwide! There, they meet the idol group TENKA, a super popular idol group of guys in their teens. For some reason, Kira, the most popular idol in the group, views Miroku as his enemy! Things are getting fired up in this fifth volume, which includes an original comic chapter from the series creator, Mochiko Mochida!




Ossan Idol!, Volume 1


Book Description

Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular "Let's Try Dancing!" karaoke style. It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!




Ossan Idol!, Volume 4


Book Description

A new friendship blossoms between Miroku and a fan, and MiYoShi's popularity blossoms both onstage and behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Fumi discovers Miroku was her mysterious hero, after all! Does this mean that a sweet romance between a brand-new idol and his manager is also about to bloom?




Ossan Idol!, Volume 3


Book Description

Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular idol game called "Let's Try Dancing!" It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by the game, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes completely viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age?! Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!




Ossan Idol!, Volume 8


Book Description

Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular "Let's Try Dancing!" karaoke style. It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!




Double, Volume 2


Book Description

Scatterbrained Takara Takarada is an undiscovered genius actor who fully embodies every character he plays— but this genius can only be brought forth by his best friend and fellow actor, Yuuji Kamojima, who cares for Takara even as he envies him for his innate talent. With Yuuji's guidance, Takara manages to deliver a knockout performance for his first television role. But when the two of them audition for the same role in a film by an esteemed director, new fault lines are exposed in their relationship. As a newcomer to the world of television crews and movie stars, Takara's passive ambitions begin to stir, even as his continued dependence on Yuuji creates problems on the set. Meanwhile, Yuuji keeps covering for Takara's weaknesses... How long will he be content to stay in the shadow of his best friend?




Ossan Idol!, Volume 2


Book Description

With the help of producer extraordinaire Kamo Lavender, three (almost) middle-aged men are about to take Japan by storm as a group of Ossan Idols! When Miroku (age 36) accidentally uploaded a video of himself singing and dancing, it quickly went viral. Inspired by his talent and immediate popularity, his friends Yoichi (age 40) and Shiju (age 40) teamed up with him to perform in a competition, where they were discovered by the famous producer himself. Now, the three suddenly have their own radio show, song lyrics, devoted fans, and a debut live performance in a prominent shopping district. Things are really starting to heat up for the unlikely idol group!




Kisses, Macarons, and Lonely Pie


Book Description

Three years ago Tora and Ryota were an unbeatable pitching duo. The two were feared on the mound and were admired off. These days, Tora is a himbo ne'er-do-well and Ryota is slaving over ramen in his hometown. Furthermore Ryota is being set up for marriage by his family. So when Tora hears that his old partner might get taken off the board, he makes a beeline for home hoping to score big with his old teammate. The love between two former ball players can be a little bit of a swing-and-a-miss and a little bit of a homerun. But either way some one is going to score in this romance-comedy!