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Reality OS Update Nerfs 'Beach Shack Buff' — Yakisoba Now Just 'Cold Noodles'

Reality OS Update Nerfs 'Beach Shack Buff' — Yakisoba Now Just 'Cold Noodles'

The hidden feature 'Beach Shack Buff (Deliciousness +300%)' that activated every summer was patched out as a bug in this morning's Reality OS update. As a result, young beachgoers biting into yakisoba suddenly snapped back to reality, declaring 'This is just cold sauce noodles,' sparking a pandemic of disillusionment. The developers apologized and immediately released a 'Nostalgia DLC' to restore the phantom flavor at 800 yen per serving.

Translations: JA
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National Police Agency Opens "Isekai Truck" Returnee Support Desk. "Demon Lord PTSD Not Covered by Workers' Comp"

National Police Agency Opens "Isekai Truck" Returnee Support Desk. "Demon Lord PTSD Not Covered by Workers' Comp"

As isekai reincarnation cases surge, Japan's National Police Agency has established a new returnee consultation desk. However, chaos erupted on day one. Complaints about "slime-induced dermatitis" and "power harassment from the hero" were dismissed with "Japanese labor law does not apply to other worlds." Former heroes who lost their cheat abilities—left with nothing but a mysterious multi-year gap on their resumes—silently headed to the unemployment office.

Translations: JA
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God Consolidates Prayer Reception to "Search Bar" — Searching "Ex-Girlfriend Current Status" Causes Her to Appear at Front Door in Surge of Incidents

God Consolidates Prayer Reception to "Search Bar" — Searching "Ex-Girlfriend Current Status" Causes Her to Appear at Front Door in Surge of Incidents

Declaring that "clasped hands are just formality — true desires live in search logs," the omniscient and omnipotent God has forced a system migration. While mysterious deposits appear in accounts that searched "make easy money," late-night impulsive search terms are also instantly materialized, plunging the world into panic. Churches are now flooded with believers attending lectures on "How to Choose the Right Search Keywords to Reach God (SEO)."

Translations: JA
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Extradimensional CEO Announces '100% Isekai Reincarnation Truck', Compliance Dept Outraged: 'Magic Circles Violate Traffic Laws'

Extradimensional CEO Announces '100% Isekai Reincarnation Truck', Compliance Dept Outraged: 'Magic Circles Violate Traffic Laws'

A new CEO seconded from another dimension to a major automaker has announced a new truck that guarantees Isekai (another world) reincarnation just by riding and crashing it. The Compliance Department strongly opposed the specification where a magic circle deploys instead of an airbag upon collision, stating it 'completely ignores physical safety standards.' Meanwhile, pre-orders from exhausted corporate workers flooded in, but rumors spread that the occupational requirements for reincarnation include 'Excel macro creation skills mandatory,' causing the customer service center to burst into flames.

Translations: JA
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Rookie AD Devours Boss; Labor Standards Office Rules It 'Meal Break Accident' - Dark Clouds Over TV Industry's 'Summoning Recruitment'

Rookie AD Devours Boss; Labor Standards Office Rules It 'Meal Break Accident' - Dark Clouds Over TV Industry's 'Summoning Recruitment'

Facing severe labor shortages, TV stations have begun 'summoning recruitment' from the Demon Realm. While Demon Realm ADs work 24 hours without sleep or rest, a side effect of attacking bosses when hungry has been discovered. As a preventative measure, the station mandated managers carry 'Emergency Escape Holy Water,' but recommends using tap water to cut costs.

Translations: JA
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Exorcism Tax Hits 100%: Mandatory 'Poltergeist Power Generation' Turns Peaceful Homes into Energy Refugees

Exorcism Tax Hits 100%: Mandatory 'Poltergeist Power Generation' Turns Peaceful Homes into Energy Refugees

The government approved the 'Spiritual Resource Utilization Special Measures Act' on the 5th, positioning physical movements from paranormal phenomena as 'inexhaustible domestic energy.' Exorcised properties are now heavily taxed as 'non-eco,' and households where plates don't fly at midnight can barely charge their smartphones. Currently, 'special-grade cursed objects' are being traded on Mercari at three times their original price in an abnormal rush to secure electricity.

Translations: JA
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