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Zero-Degree Viewing Angle 'Invisible Even to You' Privacy Film Becomes a Massive Hit. SNS Fatigue Completely Cured by the Empty Face Reflected on the Screen

Zero-Degree Viewing Angle 'Invisible Even to You' Privacy Film Becomes a Massive Hit. SNS Fatigue Completely Cured by the Empty Face Reflected on the Screen

As a result of pursuing 'not being seen by anyone,' a smartphone film invisible even from the front was born. The only thing reflected on the inoperable pitch-black screen is your own figure continually swiping with a half-open mouth. Flooded with rave reviews like 'I came to my senses' and 'It was the reality I wanted to peek at the least,' the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is considering insurance coverage as a silver bullet for smartphone addiction.

Translations: JA
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Domestic "500 Yen Coin" Disappearance: Husband Claims "Phototaxis to Shiny Objects" Denying Primate Responsibility

Domestic "500 Yen Coin" Disappearance: Husband Claims "Phototaxis to Shiny Objects" Denying Primate Responsibility

A case where coins from a shared piggy bank were money-laundered into convenience store sweets. The husband testified, "The moment the silver shine entered my retina, my body automatically headed to the register," pleading it was an insect-level reflex action. The wife decided on a complete freezing of pocket money, stating "Dialogue is unnecessary for lower life forms."

Translations: JA
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Gourmet Festival Serving Local "Air" Held; "Origin Fraud" Allegations Spark Outrage But No Actual Smoke

Gourmet Festival Serving Local "Air" Held; "Origin Fraud" Allegations Spark Outrage But No Actual Smoke

Despite rumors of "exhaust gas contamination," the 20,000 yen "Morning Mist Terrine" sold out completely. Guests took photos of empty plates with their smartphones, tearing up and saying, "It tastes like rich nothingness." The organizer boasts it as "the ultimate form of SDGs," but trash cans at the venue were overflowing with wrappers of convenience store rice balls eaten in secret.

Translations: JA
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Beef Bowl Chain Implements "4-Business-Day Order Review" to Combat Resale; Corporate Motto Changed from "Fast & Cheap" to "Hard & Strict"

Beef Bowl Chain Implements "4-Business-Day Order Review" to Combat Resale; Corporate Motto Changed from "Fast & Cheap" to "Hard & Strict"

To prevent the resale of collaboration merchandise, the "Zero Trust Beef Bowl" has been born, requiring a My Number card, a registered seal, and an 800-character essay proving "that I am me" for just one standard serving. Security has become ironclad, but customers waiting for approval have starved to death, and turnover rates have hit an all-time low since the company's founding.

Translations: JA
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Stranded Climber Survives on 'Self-Multiplying Pie,' Gains 20kg — Rescuers Find Tent 'Completely Filled with Pies'

Stranded Climber Survives on 'Self-Multiplying Pie,' Gains 20kg — Rescuers Find Tent 'Completely Filled with Pies'

A biotech company's experimental 'Infinite Cream Pie' containing planarian genes regenerates and splits when bitten. While food never ran out during the man's ordeal, he testified that he 'lost the battle against the pressure of pies trying to regenerate into my mouth.' Even after rescue, he can't stop trembling at the mere smell of sweetness.

Translations: JA
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Pet Jellyfish Hints at 'Decisive Measures' Over 1-Degree Water Temperature Drop

Pet Jellyfish Hints at 'Decisive Measures' Over 1-Degree Water Temperature Drop

When run through a translation AI, it turns out that elegant floating was actually expressing 'deep regret' toward the owner all along. The jellyfish condemned the late feeding as 'a lack of trust-building measures' and has launched an indefinite peacekeeping operation (complete stillness) in the corner of the tank. Geopolitical tensions are now running through the living room.

Translations: JA
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City Requires My Number Card for 'Swamp Tart' Purchases — Introduces BMI-Linked Variable Sugar Tax

City Requires My Number Card for 'Swamp Tart' Purchases — Introduces BMI-Linked Variable Sugar Tax

Following the mass obesity epidemic among citizens caused by the explosively popular 'Swamp Tart,' the city council has designated patisseries as 'Designated Sugar Supply Stations.' Biometric authentication at purchase will apply punitive tax rates to citizens whose BMI exceeds the standard value. In response, a citizens' group claims 'the store tempted us' and has begun a hunger strike (with low-sugar snacks) demanding medical expense deductions for tart purchases.

Translations: JA
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Admission Requires a "2 Megapixel or Less Digital Camera." Instant Ejection for High-Quality Smartphone Owners as Industry's First "Low-Resolution Priority Gate" Launches

Admission Requires a "2 Megapixel or Less Digital Camera." Instant Ejection for High-Quality Smartphone Owners as Industry's First "Low-Resolution Priority Gate" Launches

The ultimate anti-scalping weapon turns out to be "graininess." QR codes abolished, bringing antique compact digital cameras becomes mandatory. The iPhone 15 is subject to confiscation, and young people break down in tears over its excessive clarity. In the front rows sit the "Noise Aristocrats," lovingly admiring photos where it's impossible to tell what's even in them.

Translations: JA
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Silent Service Revolution: 'Shelf Boys' Mannequins Beat Human Staff to Win Retail Grand Prize

Silent Service Revolution: 'Shelf Boys' Mannequins Beat Human Staff to Win Retail Grand Prize

Five silent mannequins have been named the Best Customer Service Team at a national retail awards ceremony. At the annual event, the 'Shelf Boys' stationed in the snack aisle were praised for 'never breaking their smiles,' while actual cashiers were overlooked. Social media is flooded with self-deprecating posts like 'Humans do the work, shelves get the praise.'

Translations: JA
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