Three roommates out for a walk find themselves drawn into an anime world where nothing is quite as it appears at first glance.
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*Slice-of-Life/ Fantasy story*
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Mecchen House - Prologue
Prologue – The Way to Mecchen House
I was tapping away at the keyboard when I heard Nathan approach behind me. I didn’t say anything at first. I just adjusted my glasses and continued typing. He took a deep breath.
“Dude, you really need some time out. How long have you been staring at that screen?” Nathan rested a beefy arm against a bookshelf. A manga book tumbled off. He coughed a little and crouched down to get it. “Sorry about that. I’ll umm… I’ll put it…” He aimed the book all over the shelf. Not a single inch was open. He glanced over at the other bookshelves. It was the sam
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Tara's Wand
*Note - this is recommended to be read after the Mecchen House first series because it contains some spoilers, characters, and situations which are best understood after the main series. This story takes place outside of continuity but may foreshadow later events in the canon story. Enjoy!*
Tara's Wand
Jamie plopped back against Tara's bed with her arms out and grunted, "So tired..."
Tara dropped her school bags to the side and offered, "Awww...Jamie-kun. You had a rough day?"
Slowly bringing her hands together on her face, Jamie nodded. "Class stuff I should've known years ago. But none of it is easy. And I got a dumb 'I like you' card i
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Tales of Ogawa TG: Bookstore
Tales of Ogawa: Bookstore
*This takes place in the same story universe as Mecchen House*
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On Tuesdays after my tea ceremony club, I like to visit a little bookstore on the edge of Sekkei.
It’s much smaller than any of the other bookstores in and around Ogawa but it’s my favorite. The others have their merits. All the most recent magazines and volumes in neat, organized rows. And, standing in a line over the new mangas, there is always a shooting gallery of young guys dreamily gazing at ridiculously busty girls.
I stand behind and, with a flick of my finger, I see (still only in my mind’s eye) them change to match t
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Mecchen House - Prologue by majorkerina, literature
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Mecchen House - Prologue
Prologue – The Way to Mecchen House
I was tapping away at the keyboard when I heard Nathan approach behind me. I didn’t say anything at first. I just adjusted my glasses and continued typing. He took a deep breath.
“Dude, you really need some time out. How long have you been staring at that screen?” Nathan rested a beefy arm against a bookshelf. A manga book tumbled off. He coughed a little and crouched down to get it. “Sorry about that. I’ll umm… I’ll put it…” He aimed the book all over the shelf. Not a single inch was open. He glanced over at the other bookshelves. It was the sam
Mecchen House - Chapter 1 by majorkerina, literature
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Mecchen House - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 – Arrival at Mecchen House
I pulled Jamie out from under Nathan. He didn’t fight… much. The color in his face was only now beginning to return.
“My arm hurts…” was all he could manage in a monotone.
The pieces started to come together for him.
“You only hurt if you’re awake…”
One plus one would then equal…
“I was gonna get in front of a bus. I would’ve died…”
I didn’t know if Jamie’s life was passing before his eyes, but I knew that he would be passing out soon enough again if I didn’t intervene.
“Jamie, I know t
Mecchen House - Chapter 2 by majorkerina, literature
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Mecchen House - Chapter 2
Chapter 2 – Meeting the Girls of Mecchen House
After shaking off my confusion, I paused at the last step on my way back to the first floor. That delicious chestnut aroma enveloped me. I really was getting hungry. I planned to have something microwaveable after I finished my coding, but the udon which Ms. Ishida was warming up sounded a lot better. Of course, it was probably gonna be microwaved as well.
I peeked at the room I thought of as the living room. Katsumi had finished her job on Nathan’s hair and was blowing curling, white steam off her curry rice. Her mouth made a perfect, pink circle. Nathan was bright red with a sexte
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Mecchen House - Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Joining Mecchen House
It was a huge hypothetical to consider. What if we made it back home and wed been missing for all those months? At the very least, our rent wouldve gone unpaid. Surely our families would have given us up for dead. I could just imagine it now. Trio of young men last seen going for a walk.
Katsumi leaned over to whisper in Sumis ear. Sumi stood like a marble statue, then curled at Katsumi like a tiger, struck, You wouldnt dare!
Ill do whatever I must. Its your choice as to which. She looked rather solemn. Did having us here really b
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Mecchen House - Chapter 4
Chapter 4 – Room Hunting at Mecchen House
To say that Katsumi was a bit upset by the final vote of five to four to let us stay is about the biggest understatement I can imagine. She flew around like a caged feline and hissed to the girls.
“I CANNOT believe this! This should’ve been UNANIMOUS! Fine, you want it that way. But I’ll have no part in moving them in and no part in any of them, period. I’ll only plot the demise of their manhood in one fell swoop. Don’t think I’m just bluffing. If you, all three of you, are staying, then all three of you will be wearing skirts before you know it. YOU’V
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Mecchen House - Chapter 5
Chapter 5 – Baths, Dress-ups, and Good Nights at Mecchen House
The wicked cackle from Katsumi made me reconsider for a moment. A door slid open, and Katsumi quickly covered her mouth. Her tension released when she realized it was just Miki with a container full of colorful items, a towel over her shoulder, and a toothbrush in her mouth.
Her gaze lingered on Katsumi before she walked into the bath area and closed the door behind her. Katsumi let her tension go and looked over at us. “Anyway. I’m glad you all agreed. Now my plan can go forward. As soon as your feminine materials are ready to wear. ‘Till then, I have a
Mecchen House - Chapter 6 by majorkerina, literature
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Mecchen House - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 – Morning at Mecchen House
I didn’t wake with the expectation that the previous evening was all a dream. One look at the ceiling swiftly killed any chance of that.
I didn’t wake feeling renewed and refreshed. More like sweaty and stiff, on my head especially. Katsumi’s wig didn’t breathe.
I also didn’t wake up alone. Fortunately, it was just Ms. Ishida with a bundle of clothes in her arms. Some of them looked like mine. I sat up.
She flashed me a grin like a caught thief. “Sorry to wake you. Pleasant morning to you.” I assured her I woke up on my own, hoarsely returned the greeting
Mecchen House - Chapter 7 by majorkerina, literature
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Mecchen House - Chapter 7
Chapter 7 – Questions with Nana from Mecchen House
The wind seemed to push us forth along our way. It was calm, but vibrant. The trees nearby, with their triangles of green, barely moved under its influence. Jamie led, and I was in the middle. Nathan and Nana took up the rear.
My wallet and keys slid around as I walked on the pavement. I stopped a moment to stuff them both in the bag Ms. Ishida had given me. The sun shone bright in the east like the purest white paint. I shielded my eyes.
No one said much along the way. With Nana, that wasn’t much of a surprise, but Nathan and Jamie both looked subdued. I figured that was my fa
Mecchen House - Chapter 8 by majorkerina, literature
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Mecchen House - Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Messages Away from Mecchen House
Of course, the next question was when were they checked out? The lenders information said three days ago. The books had been checked out only this one time. Theyd been first stocked by the library early last August. Three of the publishing dates were thirty-years ago. The other two were brand-new, just published when they were stocked. No publisher given. Edited by Chosha Ikamono. This guy sure wrote a lot. His name was on all five of the books.
As the librarian moved back to close the window on the screen, I asked her about the author. She looked at me with those lim