SEAN: BOO! ASH: Aaah! MICHELLE: Ack! ANNA: EEK! MELINDA: … erk? SEAN: We start with Yen On, which has The Detective Is Already Dead 2, the 15th KonoSuba, and Solo Leveling 3. ASH: I really ought to give Solo Leveling a try before I get too far behind. Two new series from Yen Press. The first is the manga version of I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss, whose light novel came out earlier this month. The other is Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy, a short story collection by famed creator Ken Niimura. ASH: I am so excited for this one! I really enjoy Niimura’s work. ANNA: This looks interesting. SEAN: Also from Yen: Gabriel Dropout 10, Mint Chocolate 4, My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As...
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