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Exciting New Titles from Bushiroad Novel

On June 6th, 2025, Bushiroad Novel, a publication under Bushiroad Works, launches two thrilling new books that dive into the realms of action and fantasy. The release is complemented by an electronic book fair, offering special pricing and previews to readers eager to explore these fresh additions.

Introducing the New Releases

1. Masquerade Narcissus 1

In a world where battles are fought with "Masquerade," a technique that allows duelists to gain incredible power, young adventurers aspire to attend the prestigious National Duel Academy. The narrative follows Naruki Midorikawa, a high school boy who dreams of rising to the top of the dueling scene. On the day of his entrance ceremony, he unleashes his first-ever Masquerade ability, transforming into a stunningly beautiful woman unbeknownst to him.

"Show off my beautiful body to the audience, huh?"

"No, deactivate the Masquerade! You pervert!"

The story elegantly intertwines themes of self-discovery, combat, and the struggles of adolescence as Naruki faces challenges both in his new gender form and the expectation of being a top duelist. Written by Kurikinashi and beautifully illustrated by Wakaba Ozora, this title is priced at 1,474 yen (including tax).

Check out the product page here!

2. My Item Box is Bugged 1

This tale follows Okinaga Fudatsuki, who finds himself reincarnated into a fantasy world after experiencing death. In this new life, he gains popular cheat abilities and attempts to live a carefree life—a goal hindered by the peculiar nature of his item box ability.

He wishes for a long-lasting body and an item box, but what manifests is far from normal. As he navigates his new life, he discovers that several other individuals have also been reincarnated—each aware of their past as characters in a story, while Okinaga remains in the dark. They regard him with scorn, calling him an