Nola Books Glanz & Bloom Launch Three New Titles Including Grand Prize Winner of the '1st Nola Original Story Award' on July 4 Across Multiple Stores

indent Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuuki Kamagata, hereinafter “indent”), the company behind the creative platform “Nola” (Nora)※1 connecting over 700,000 creators and more than 60 companies, announces the release of three new titles from its original novel imprints “Nola Books Glanz” (targeting young and adult male audiences) and “Nola Books Bloom” (targeting young and adult female audiences). These titles, including the Grand Prize winner of the “1st Nola Original Story Award,” will be available as single-volume e-books starting Saturday, July 4, 2026, on multiple e-book stores including Amazon Kindle.

It was supposed to be the epilogue of an ordinary hero’s tale—until everything changed. A moving fantasy adventure begins!

<Plot Summary>

Hero Riiya defeats the Demon King alongside her childhood friend, the mage Lunaria, and her younger sister, the gunmage Momo. In the newly peaceful world, Riiya proposes to Lunaria. But on the night of the celebration banquet, everything changes—Prophet Namia declares: “I’ll transform you into the person you truly wish to become.” As a result, Riiya awakens as a woman. Simultaneously, Lunaria and Momo find their minds swapped!? Confused and disoriented, Riiya and her companions soon discover a conspiracy threatening the very fabric of their world. With the legendary sword Ragnarok, they embark on a journey to reclaim their true selves! The grand prize winner of the Nola Original Story Award makes its official debut—a heartfelt fantasy adventure begins!

<Editor’s Comment>

The Grand Prize-winning entry from the 1st Nola Original Story Award is finally being published. While it appears to be a classic fantasy at first glance, the story delivers unexpected depth through its nuanced psychological portrayal of the protagonists, resulting in a rich and emotionally resonant narrative. Don’t miss the chaotic yet touching early chapters, where the protagonist becomes a woman and the two heroines swap inner selves!

<Book Details>

・Title: A Kiss for the Fading Hero’s Tale: End of RPG

・Author: Maki Kawatsuta

・Illustrator: Eihi

・Imprint: Nola Books Glanz

・URL: https://nola-novel.com/glanz/novels/orl6jxrfpbp

・Credit: ©2026 Maki Kawatsuta · Eihi / indent Inc.

The second volume is here—featuring the hero who conquers powerful foes using only the weakest weapon!

<Plot Summary>

Takumi, famed as the “Club Hero” after taming the Fire Dragon King, barely gets a moment’s rest before receiving a top-secret mission from Guild Master Zeros. Appointed as an X-Class adventurer, Takumi heads to the ruins of the former defense city Litogras with Altina and Mitsuuki. Beneath the colosseum lies a private army of a thousand soldiers—and a traitor among his allies. Can the mental fortitude forged through his “weakest weapon” challenge overcome this ultimate trial? The Club Hero’s adventure enters its turbulent second act!

<Editor’s Comment>

The highly anticipated sequel to this dynamic battle-packed series is finally here! After becoming overnight sensations, will Takumi and his companions now face the Demon King? Experience the exhilarating combat against overwhelming odds and witness their courageous response to shocking new revelations.

<Book Details>

・Title: I Will Defeat the Demon King with Just a Club: The Club Hero’s Adventure – Fighting 1,000 Enemies Under the ‘Weakest Weapon’ Challenge

・Author: Dat Tsukitei

・Illustrator: Rein Kuwashima

・Imprint: Nola Books Glanz

・URL: https://nola-novel.com/glanz/novels/bplai30sx1mz

・Credit: ©2026 Dat Tsukitei · Rein Kuwashima / indent Inc.

—An old promise circles back, becoming a single ray of hope and meaning.

<Plot Summary>

Mariah reunites with her late mother’s treasured cloth picture book thanks to the life-risking actions of her benefactor, Shya. Just as Regras’s efforts bring hope that Shya’s voice may return through the power of dragon scales, Mariah is kidnapped by her father, Count Strabal, who intends to marry his eldest daughter to the prince. Enraged by the count’s selfish desires and interference, Regras resolves to rescue Mariah with his allies—and expose the Strabal family’s crimes to the world…?

<Editor’s Comment>

Though Mariah gained many allies in the first volume, she now finds herself kidnapped. Witness her journey of resilience and faith, and the dramatic turnaround led by her devoted companions.

<Book Details>

・Title: The Dragon Tailor and the Scarred Maiden (Lower)

・Author: Negi Midorino

・Illustrator: Haruki Niwa

・Imprint: Nola Books Bloom

・URL: https://nola-novel.com/bloom/novels/fxgh93etc

・Credit: ©2026 Negi Midorino · Haruki Niwa / indent Inc.

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