Here is the third official Ascendance of a Bookworm fanbook, intended to be read after finishing Part 4 Volume 4 and Royal Academy Stories - First Year. This volume contains more art, character design sheets, manga, and a short story not found in the light novels. Also included are a detailed map of the Royal Academy's library, Philine's notes on all the duchies in Yurgenschmidt, and yet another Q&A with author Miya Kazuki.
「Senpai, you dropped this.」 That sudden call marked the beginning of a relationship of an aloof senpai and his cute overenthusiastic kouhai-chan. Despite not having any contact previously except for using the same train station to get to school, senpai unwillingly agreed to a promise: from that day on, they would have to answer one question every day no matter what it was without telling any lie. The disinterested senpai who doesn’t want to give up on his peaceful commuting time, and the passionate kouhai-chan who doesn’t want to give up on the only student taking the same train as her. This is the story of how their relationship will progress with just one question a day. A new fluffy senpai- kouhai romcom from the popular web novel!
Joo Yeon-ho works as a private academy instructor. One day, his former tutoring student Ahn Ji-hye — whom he hadn’t seen in four years — comes back into his life, completely unrecognizable from the girl he once knew. Unable to refuse due to circumstances, he finds himself reluctantly agreeing to an energy-draining cohabitation with her… The diligent and bright student he once remembered is nowhere to be found. Ji-hye has transformed into a total immature mess, acting like a carefree, irresponsible kid with no sense of adult responsibility! **Original Webtoon:** [Naver Webtoon](https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=850746), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=14168924)
"'Scrambled Love', a hit Japanese rom-com manga with over 10 million copies sold. I possessed the body of an extra, Kim Yu-sung, in a manga I have never even read. But this guy... turns out he's a massive otaku. To live a peaceful life without raising suspicions, I decided to play the role of the otaku extra in this rom-com. But why are heroine clichés triggering around me? And it's not just one person. This is not going to be easy." **Original Webtoon:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/69079268), [Daum](https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EB%AA%A8%EB%A5%B4%EB%8A%94-%EB%A7%8C%ED%99%94%EC%97%90-%EB%B9%99%EC%9D%98%ED%96%88%EB%8B%A4/4857)
Qi Su dies and reincarnates as a high school student, reborn with the power to see ghosts and spirits around him. Is he the only one who sees them? In order to survive from man-eating spirits, Qi Su accidentally comes across phantom relics which help him to disguise himself as a ghost, so he can begin exploring the mysterious world of Cthulhu.
In a world where mythical beasts roam freely, people can only grasp their longbows and devote themselves to the noble profession of hunting. A weapon hunter wields a weapon forged from hard gold, stone, and the essence of mythical beast minions, bound directly to his own life. As the hunter grows, so does his native weapon, granting him the power to slay even the strongest creatures. A gourmet hunter travels across the world in search of rare ingredients, drawing strength from exquisite food and forging the strongest bodies. The mightiest among them can even battle mythical beasts in close combat, meeting them head-on. A knowledge hunter seeks wisdom through books and uncovers forgotten history hidden within ancient ruins.
Wang Zhifan, an ordinary salaryman, is suddenly transmigrated into an apocalyptic world invaded by the perilous “Grey Realm.” In this new reality, deadly monsters and treacherous dungeons lurk around every corner, and a massive Grey Realm outbreak threatens to consume the entire planet at any moment. However, high risks yield the greatest rewards—especially when you possess the ultimate cheat code. To Wang Zhifan, even a minuscule 0.001% drop rate becomes a guaranteed [100%] success! Watch as this extraordinary player sweeps up every single reward and tears through the dungeons to conquer this apocalyptic world!
Chae Eun-ah, the youngest granddaughter of a chaebol family, has it all: beauty, wealth, and brains. Upon turning twenty, she expected a glorious future, but instead, she's hit with an ultimatum: get married! While losing her credit cards and being forced into marriage are bad enough, why does her partner have to be her ex-boyfriend, who is more like an enemy? A secret campus newlywed life begins to protect her marriage?or rather, her credit cards!
Jeong Younghwan has become a toy for delinquents — bullied relentlessly every single day, denied even basic human dignity. But what torments him most is not their violence. It’s the image of his own weakness: a version of himself that has never once fought back. Unable to endure it any longer, Younghwan attempts to take his own life. The one who saves him turns out to be none other than himself from a parallel world. That other Jeong Younghwan is nothing like him — unshakeable, strong, and brimming with confidence. “…Must be nice being you. You don’t have to wake up wondering how bad the beating will be today. We’re the same person… so why am I so pathetic?
Xiaoge Fang, a comic artist, is in need of a lawyer who can help him sue his publishers for withholding his royalties. Unfortunately, his empty bank account makes it difficult to find the right person for the job. Luckily, Mo Qian, a handsome and successful attorney, offers to represent Xiaoge in exchange for pretending to be his boyfriend and making his ex jealous. Xiaoge is hesitant at first but will he be willing to accept such an offer?
Shy loner Oh Jo-Mi succeeds in an out-of-body experience she started as a joke. After wandering here and there, she arrives at school only to witness (?) the secret of her crush, Do-Yoon...! Before the shock can even wear off, she realizes she is trapped inside the school. Desperate for help, someone happens to spot her just in time. It is none other than her classmate, the money-crazed, Goo Su-Ji. Will Jo-Mi be able to reclaim both her body and her love? A chaotic, crash-like project to find her body, featuring Su-Ji, who is driven by money, and Jo-Mi, who has no one but Su-Ji!