KADOKAWA's Comic Adaptation, 'The Mind-Reading Lady with One Year Left to Live, Who Is Deeply Loved by the Emperor Rumored to Be Ruthless—His True Feelings Are Too Sweet,' Begins Sales of Volume 1, with Original Agent Support by indent

indent Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuuki Kamagata, hereinafter “indent”), which operates “Nola (Nora)※1,” a creative platform connecting over 700,000 creators with companies, announces the release of the first volume of the manga adaptation of 'The Mind-Reading Lady with One Year Left to Live, Who Is Deeply Loved by the Emperor Rumored to Be Ruthless—His True Feelings Are Too Sweet' (Original: Reina Takayagi, Storyboard: Ayuta Shiono, Art: Ashinosuke, Label: FLOS COMIC, Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation), beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026. indent has long provided comprehensive support—from original work solicitation to discovery and production—for companies aiming to create media-mixable IPs starting from manga and webtoons. In 2024, indent launched the 'Nola Agent Function,' which connects works seeking commercialization to companies regardless of whether they have been posted on novel submission sites. The 'Nola Agent Team' reviews works linked through this function from among the more than 3 million original works created by over 700,000 creators on 'Nola,' and proposes suitable originals to publishers according to their investment strategies. 'The Mind-Reading Lady with One Year Left to Live, Who Is Deeply Loved by the Emperor Rumored to Be Ruthless—His True Feelings Are Too Sweet' is a comic adaptation of an original work discovered by indent’s agent team through these initiatives. Serialization began on March 16, 2026, on 'Kadokomi,' a manga website operated by KADOKAWA Corporation (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, CEO: Takeshi Konno) and Dwango Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takeshi Konno), and due to popular demand, the first volume will be released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The volume will be available at bookstores nationwide (excluding some stores), online bookstores, and various e-book stores including Amazon. Additionally, on the 'Kadokomi' manga website, the latest chapters of 'The Mind-Reading Lady with One Year Left to Live, Who Is Deeply Loved by the Emperor Rumored to Be Ruthless' are serialized, along with another title also supported by indent as original agent: 'The Oppressed Lady, Supposed to Become the Second Wife of a Lecherous Old Man at the Frontier, But Never Expected to Be Deeply Loved by the Handsome Margrave!' (Art: Kari Shimo, Original: Sumire Aoi, Label: FLOS COMIC, Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation), which is also receiving favorable responses. Please enjoy both titles. Going forward, indent will continue to contribute to the further development and revitalization of Japan’s manga market through its agent business, connecting creators and companies, under the key message of 'maximizing the potential of the content industry and producing works that captivate the world.' ■ Publication Information ・Title: The Mind-Reading Lady with One Year Left to Live, Who Is Deeply Loved by the Emperor Rumored to Be Ruthless—His True Feelings Are Too Sweet ・Reina Takayagi (Original) / Ayuta Shiono (Storyboard) / Ashinosuke (Art) ・Label: FLOS COMIC ・Release Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 ・Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation ・ISBN: 9784046843340 ・Format & Page Count: B6 size, 172 pages ・Price: 924 JPY (tax included) ■ Synopsis Irina is a young girl who traded her eyesight and lifespan for the supernatural ability to read minds. Because of this power, she has been treated as a mere 'tool' by her family and has lived with a closed heart. However, there is one man—the so-called 'ruthless emperor'—who alone notices her kindness and loneliness, quietly reaching out to her. For the first time, Irina experiences what it means to be 'protected.' She firmly vows to dedicate her remaining short life to him. When a shy and timid girl takes a courageous step forward for someone dear to her, her feelings will eventually draw others in and even change fate itself. Through the development and operation of the creative platform 'Nola,' indent supports creators while building systems that enable works to reach a global audience. We are actively expanding recruitment across various departments, including editing for novels, manga, and webtoons; creation of original IPs with domestic and international companies; customer success; and HR functions that support our organization. indent supports creators’ commercialization through mechanisms such as the 'Nola Agent,' 'Editorial Board Bulletin,' and 'Contests and Campaigns.' Alongside providing a fun and supportive writing environment on the 'Nola' creative platform, we aim to be a companion agent that walks alongside creators, helping them expand their paths toward professional debuts and commercial activities. indent aims to create an environment where creators can focus on creation and to build a sustainable cycle of IP creation through new encounters between companies and emerging talent. We welcome inquiries from companies interested in developing new IPs with media-mix potential—such as manga, webtoons, and anime—or in co-production. Through the 'Nola Agent Function' operated by indent, we can scout and discover original works—including unpublished ones—based on a foundation of over 3 million originals created by 700,000 creators. Additionally, by hosting initiatives such as the 'Editorial Board Bulletin' and 'Original Work Recruitment Contests,' we provide one-stop support from solicitation to discovery and production. Please feel free to contact us regarding the development of original works tailored to your company’s IP strategy or co-production opportunities. ※1) About 'Nola' 'Nola' is a creative platform operated by indent for creators. It features seamless data synchronization between PC and smartphones, and supports structured storytelling through tools for plot and character management. We are continuously developing features such as manuscript writing, setting documentation management, and plot creation to support creators in their creative process. ● Nola Service Website: https://nola-novel.com/ ● App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1468307521 ● Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nola.app&hl=ja&gl=US