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Reflecting on the reasons and methods I used to reach 300 blog posts (in 2 years and 4 months)

It's been two years and four months since I started publishing my blog in May 2017. Initially, I was determined to write a blog post every day, but that proved incredibly difficult, and I couldn't manage it. So, I significantly lowered my expectations, aiming for around 100 posts a year...
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Magical Machine Dolls and the Abandoned World (Free ARPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

I finished the free game "Magical Dolls and the Abandoned World." I really enjoyed the same author's previous work, "Pinocchia After the Extinction of Humanity," so I played this one with high expectations. I was quite engrossed in it, so I thought I'd write a review and my thoughts on the game...
novel

Review of "The Murder in the Gymnasium" (novel by Yugo Aozaki): An easy-to-read, authentic mystery novel.

This is a review of Yugo Aozaki's novel, "The Gymnasium Murder." I'll introduce it as an easy-to-read, authentic mystery, while also touching on its appeal, which is reminiscent of Yukito Ayatsuji's "Mansion Series."
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My thoughts on "The Duck and the Coin Locker" (novel by Kotaro Isaka)

伊坂幸太郎『アヒルと鴨のコインロッカー』の感想。作者のファンなら無難に楽しめる一方、初めて読む人に強くすすめる作品ではないと感じた理由を書いています。広義のミステリとして、謎と犯人の扱いにも触れます。
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The Lament (by Tokuro Nukui): Synopsis, Spoilers, and Review | Novel Review

A summary and review of Tokuro Nukui's debut novel, "The Lament." This article includes spoilers and discusses the plot twists, explaining why it's a recommended read for mystery novel fans.
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My thoughts on Achilles and the Tortoise (novel by Yoshinori Shimizu)

This time, I read Yoshinori Shimizu's "Achilles and the Tortoise." It's been over ten years since I last read a work by Yoshinori Shimizu, so it's been a very long time. Before getting into the main topic, I'd like to introduce the author, Yoshinori Shimizu. My encounter with Yoshinori Shimizu's works... I first encountered Yoshinori Shimizu's works when I was in high school...
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Massacre Continent (All Ages Version) (Free Strategy Simulation) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This article is about the free strategy simulation game "Massacre Continent." This version is a demo of "Massacre Continent Complete Edition" and is positioned as an all-ages version. (The complete edition is for adults and contains quite grotesque and brutal depictions.) Even though it's a demo,...
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My thoughts on the novel "Fujiko the Murderer's Impulses" (by Mari Sachiko): Why I don't recommend it.

I finished reading the novel "The Impulses of Fujiko the Murderer," which has been adapted into a live-action film and sequels. I read it out of curiosity because of reviews praising its incredible plot twists. To be honest, I didn't find it very interesting. Below are my thoughts, including spoilers...
life

My impressions of placing two TVs side-by-side in the living room (using them in the same room)

Here are my thoughts on having two TVs side-by-side in the same living room. I'll explain why I wanted to be able to watch one program while another is recording, and what it's actually been like having two TVs.
life

An old toothbrush was useful for cleaning the metal band of my watch.

I'm quite lazy, so I prefer things that require as little maintenance as possible. In that sense, the Seiko Spirit watch I bought about two years ago was the perfect watch for me. The battery charges via light...