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Newlywed Life with an Interdimensional Jellyfish: Conflicting Values Over 'Interpretation of Gravity'

Newlywed Life with an Interdimensional Jellyfish: Conflicting Values Over 'Interpretation of Gravity'

A man who despaired of dating apps announced his surprise marriage to an amorphous life form captured in the mountains behind his house. While he initially claimed they 'connected spiritually,' by the third day of cohabitation, they are now negotiating divorce due to 'incompatible concepts of up and down.' Experts point out that 'the direction of toilet paper is more problematic than spacetime distortion.'

Translations: JA
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Mysterious Life Form Born from Ocean Plastic Debris Begins Trading as "Assets" on Flea Market Apps. Initial Lots Sold Out Instantly

Mysterious Life Form Born from Ocean Plastic Debris Begins Trading as "Assets" on Flea Market Apps. Initial Lots Sold Out Instantly

"One per household, the piggy bank of the future"—A plastic-eating life form discovered in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has exploded in popularity. Users are ecstatic: "Free food, multiplies on its own. The ultimate asset." Experts warn, "We can't guarantee the ecosystem after they've eaten all the plastic," but their voices no longer reach anyone.

Translations: JA
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University Entrance Exam to Include "How to Defeat Slimes" Starting Next Year. Physics Students Can Opt for "Golem Weakness Analysis" Instead

University Entrance Exam to Include "How to Defeat Slimes" Starting Next Year. Physics Students Can Opt for "Golem Weakness Analysis" Instead

The Ministry of Education announced a "true global education" initiative in response to the increase in returnees from other worlds. Prep schools have already launched preparatory courses, with headlines proclaiming "Legendary Sword Essential for Tokyo University Admission." Parents are expressing concerns: "My child still struggles with Goblin language listening comprehension..."

Translations: JA
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"This is Overtime!" Hero Strikes by Stabbing Holy Sword into Floor, Forms Union with Demon Lord

"This is Overtime!" Hero Strikes by Stabbing Holy Sword into Floor, Forms Union with Demon Lord

As children's cheers filled the air, the hero suddenly halted the show. "Defeating the demon lord isn't in my contract. This is clearly overtime," he declared, driving his holy sword into the stage. The demon lord, a student part-timer hired for 980 yen per hour, agreed, proclaiming "Workers' rights!" Both parties are now negotiating to establish an interdimensional labor union.

Translations: JA
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"Single Misplaced Kyoho Grape Erases Star System" Cabinet Office Appoints 3-Year-Old as Special Minister

"Single Misplaced Kyoho Grape Erases Star System" Cabinet Office Appoints 3-Year-Old as Special Minister

The discovery that a 3-year-old's game of rearranging grapes on the dining table determines the rise and fall of interdimensional civilizations has prompted the government to treat this as a serious diplomatic issue, establishing the "Cosmic Grape Arrangement Security Office." The toddler minister simply stated "eat all" upon appointment, sending new tensions through diplomatic channels.

Translations: JA
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Latest Fitness Trend Connected to Another World: Sweat Turns into 'Philosopher's Stone.' Appraisal Result: 'It's Just Table Salt'

Latest Fitness Trend Connected to Another World: Sweat Turns into 'Philosopher's Stone.' Appraisal Result: 'It's Just Table Salt'

The 'Otherworld Transfer Exercise' sweeps social media. Practitioners' sweat crystallizes like diamonds, traded for tens of thousands of yen per gram on flea market apps. However, certification agencies announced the composition: '98% pure sodium chloride.' Experts warn: 'It has more impurities than table salt. Please don't lick it.'

Translations: JA
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Ancient Humans May Have Gone Extinct from Making PowerPoints: 'Agenda' and 'KPI' Found on Cave Walls

Ancient Humans May Have Gone Extinct from Making PowerPoints: 'Agenda' and 'KPI' Found on Cave Walls

Cave paintings discovered at a new ancient human site show extensive use of charts and bullet points. Researchers conclude they spent more time preparing for 'regular reporting meetings' than hunting, leading to extinction by malnutrition. While warning 'it's time to reconsider our way of working,' the discoverers themselves are busy making slides for academic presentations.

Translations: JA
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