Winning Work Guaranteed for Comic Adaptation! Teller Novel to Hold '6th Tenocon' Novel Contest Starting April 1, 2026

Teller Novel Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Nobuto Hachiya; hereinafter 'Teller Novel') will hold the '6th Tenocon' from April 1 to May 13, 2026, on its novel-sharing platform 'Teller Novel' ( https://teller.jp/ ), which has surpassed 7.6 million total downloads*. *As of March 2025

The 'Tenocon' novel contest, hosted by the novel-sharing platform 'Teller Novel,' aims to provide a wide range of opportunities for creators to make their debut. The Teller Novel editorial team will conduct the judging. Winning works are guaranteed to be adapted into a comic (manga or webtoon), and will also be considered for an offer to be adapted into a short drama* on the vertical short drama platform 'Teller Drama.' *A short drama is a video work intended for mobile viewing on a vertical screen, typically consisting of about 60-100 episodes per work, with each episode lasting about 1-2 minutes. 6th Tenocon Overview ■ Contest Page https://teller.jp/contests/13ng60w3jcwxg-8225667047 ■ Contest Period April 1, 2026 (Wed) - May 13, 2026 (Wed) ■ Results Announcement Mid-June 2026 *Schedule is subject to change. ■ Prizes and Awards Grand Prize (Max 1 work) ‧ Guaranteed Comic Adaptation ‧ Recognition on the contest page Excellence Award (Max 3 works) ‧ Considered for Comic Adaptation ‧ Recognition on the contest page Special Prize (Approx. 10 works) ‧ Featured on the contest page

*Regardless of winning, there is a possibility that the Teller Novel editorial department may propose a comic or short drama adaptation. ■ How to Apply 1. Sign up or log in to Teller Novel. Please be sure to register as a member, as winner notifications are sent via in-app and push notifications. 2. Create your submission. 3. On the contest page, select the 'Select work to apply' button. 4. Select the work you want to submit and check the box. 5. Select the 'Submit selected work' button. 6. Review and agree to the contest terms, then select 'Enter Contest.'

*Agreement to the contest terms is required for submission. Please be sure to review the details before applying. ■ Submission Guidelines Guidelines ・Original works ・Any genre ・Serialized works with 10 or more episodes *For the 'Grand Prize,' which guarantees a comic adaptation, works that particularly align with the 'Sought Genres & Evaluation Points for Comic Adaptation' below will be evaluated more highly. *For details, please refer to the 'Sought Genres & Evaluation Points for Comic Adaptation' section. Word Count ・No specific limit ・Recommended: 20,000 characters or more ・For novels: Approx. 2,000 characters per episode / For chat novels: Approx. 150 taps per episode *This is a guideline. Works with some episodes not meeting this count are still eligible. Works consisting of extremely short sentences may be excluded from selection. Number of Episodes ・Serialized with 10 or more episodes ・Long-form works are welcome ・Works in progress are acceptable if there is an intention to complete them *For short drama adaptation, works of about 60-100 episodes are evaluated more highly. Other ・Past works and multiple submissions are allowed ・Works currently published on other platforms are eligible, as long as they are commercially unpublished *In this contest, a commercially unpublished work refers to one that has not been published as a solo commercial novel. Self-published works, short stories in anthologies, and non-fiction writings do not count as solo commercial novels.

Priority Genres While all genres are welcome, we are prioritizing original novels in the following genres. Please refer to the outlines, desired points, and keyword examples. 【Sought Genres & Evaluation Points for Comic Adaptation】 We are focusing on genres such as romance fantasy for women, fantasy for men, romance for women (e.g., office romance), and horror. Here are examples of sub-genres we are actively seeking. 1. Romance Fantasy ・Dark Fantasy ■ Outline A beautiful romance set against a dark world of darkness, death, and curses. This is a romance fantasy for women where a heroine with a harsh past or secret confronts her special powers and destiny to forge her own path. ■ Desired Points ・A structure where the story progresses through mysteries of powers or the world, battles, and trials, during which a relationship and romance with the hero gradually blossom. ・Depicting the heroine's strength as she defies fate and carves out her future with her own will. ・Even within a dark worldview, there are heart-fluttering romantic descriptions and the tension of misunderstandings. ■ Keyword Examples King/Noble, Princess, Reincarnation, Another World, Childhood Friend, Doting Love, Time Slip, Forbidden Love, Dark Noble, Special Powers, Fate, Undead, Vampire, Curse 2. Contract/Fake Marriage Stories ■ Outline Stories where a relationship starting without love—such as a contract marriage, a stand-in, or a fake relationship for mutual benefit—gradually becomes real. The greatest appeal is the 'relationship reversal' that can only be depicted from a zero-affection start. ■ Desired Points ・The fun of 'reversal,' where love blossoms from an initial zero-affection state as the relationship deepens. ・A structure that allows readers to enjoy the prolonged tension of misunderstandings, unrequited love, and frustrating developments. ・Designing an exquisite sense of distance that makes readers think, 'This is so frustrating! Just get together already!' ■ Keyword Examples Contract Marriage, Fake Couple, Political Marriage, Masked Couple, Love from Mutual Interest, Stand-in Bride 3. Fantasy for Male Audiences ■ Outline A fantasy set in another world or modern times. The protagonist grows by gaining skills and experience, overcoming adversity. We welcome stories where relationships with heroines and other characters influence the narrative and are integral to the protagonist's growth and choices. ■ Desired Points ・A clear growth process for the protagonist, with motives and goals that make readers want to cheer for them. ・A structure that captivates readers with tense developments like battles, adventures, and strategy. ・Relationships with companions, rivals, and heroines function as key elements that drive the story forward. ■ Keyword Examples Isekai Reincarnation, Rising to Power, Adventure, Battle, Cheat Abilities, Dungeon Crawling, Bonds with Companions 4. Marital Problems / Infidelity Revenge Stories ■ Outline A satisfying story where a heroine, burdened by marital dissatisfaction (infidelity, uncooperative parenting, lack of communication), finally explodes and seeks revenge, turning the tables. The key to success is allowing readers to project their own daily frustrations and experience a cathartic release. ■ Desired Points ・Realistic depictions of daily stress that women in their 30s-50s can relate to as 'so true.' ・The partner's 'scumbag' behavior is carefully detailed, sufficiently building up the reader's animosity. ・A sense of catharsis in the revenge scenes and the exhilaration of the tables being turned. ■ Keyword Examples Revenge on Cheating Husband, The Wronged Wife's Counterattack, Divorce, Discovery of Infidelity, Reversal of Power, Punishment for Cheating 5. Office Romance ■ Outline A story where trust is built with a work partner, like a boss or colleague, through 'collaboration' on projects or troubleshooting, evolving a public relationship into a private, romantic one. The frustration at the boundary between work and love is its greatest charm. ■ Desired Points ・A careful depiction of the process where a professional trust relationship transforms into romantic feelings. ・The frustrating dynamic of 'physical closeness' and 'unbreachable walls' unique to the workplace. ・A structure where professional achievements, like project success or problem resolution, are linked to the progression of the romance. ■ Keyword Examples Boss and Subordinate, President/CEO, Secretary, Arrogant/Sadistic Boyfriend, Super Doting & Perfect Man (Supadari), Doting Love, TL (Teens' Love), Office Romance, Secret Relationship, Project, Balancing Work and Love 6. Revenge / 'Zamaa' (Comeuppance) ■ Outline A story where a person, whose dignity or loved ones were stolen by unjust violence like bullying or power harassment, uses all means necessary to deliver merciless punishment to the perpetrators. We are looking for works that provide readers with an extraordinary sense of tension and vicarious catharsis.