No. 6

Updated: 2024-4-18

Status: Completed

No. 6 Novel Chapters

List of most recent chapters published for the No. 6 novel. A total of 80 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024

Latest Release: Chapter 80 : This follows Volume 9 Chapter 4. EPILOGUE "It's Shakespeare. Macbeth. Ever h
This follows Volume 9 Chapter 4. EPILOGUE "It's Shakespeare. Macbeth. Ever heard of it?" - No. 6 Volume 1 It was a letter from Inukas.h.i.+. He hadn't received one in a while. s.h.i.+on carefully folded the letter scribbled on roug

80 This follows Volume 9 Chapter 4. EPILOGUE "It's Shakespeare. Macbeth. Ever heard of it?" - No. 6 Volume 1 It was a letter from Inukas.h.i.+. He hadn't received one in a while. s.h.i.+on carefully folded the letter scribbled on roug 2024-4-21
79 This is a continuation of PART B. "What are we supposed to do?" A voice questioned weakly from the crowd. It was a female voice. "Tell us what we're supposed to do." "Keep waiting," s.h.i.+on answered. "Wait just a 2024-4-21
78 This is continued from PART A. According to Nezumi, the Forest People are those who have made the forest their home. Since ancient times, they've lived in harmony with the wind, the earth, lakes and rivers, and the sky. To borrow Rou's words, th 2024-4-21
77 CHAPTER 4 Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow To the last syllable of recorded time, The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle. That struts and frets his hour upon the stage . . . Not only the stairs. The floor, the entrance, and the consultation ro 2024-4-21
76 This is a continuation of PART A. "Your brother?" "Yes. We were far apart in age. Our father pa.s.sed away early on, so I raised him like a son. He was abducted by the Security Bureau five years ago, when he was eighteen. Take a guess at w 2024-4-21
75 CHAPTER 3 What a piece of work is a man, how n.o.ble in reason, how infinite in faculties, in form and moving how express and admirable, in action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a G.o.d – the beauty of the world, the paragon of animals! And y 2024-4-21
74 This is a continuation of PART A. As long as they lived in No. 6, all their hopes were like towers of sand. They melted away all too easily. Then, what are we to do? What must we do so we can build our lives on firm ground instead of sand? If No. 6 isn&# 2024-4-21
73 CHAPTER 2 Cowards die many times before their deaths, Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, Seeing that death, a necessary end, -Shakespeare, Julius Caesar Act II Scene II [1] The street was filled with people. Hundreds, thousands of people were runn 2024-4-21
72 This is a continuation of PART A. "There is." s.h.i.+on stood up. "There is a hospital." Inukas.h.i.+ and Rikiga turned to each other. They peered into each other's eyes. "Hospital―? Where?" Rikiga asked in a hoa.r.s.e, 2024-4-21
71 So this was No. 6. CHAPTER 1 I should report that which I say I saw, -Macbeth, Act V Scene VThey were falling. Falling, almost straight down. It was faster than anything s.h.i.+on had imagined. He knew it was impossible, but he heard the sound of the wi 2024-4-21
70 CHAPTER 4 For more than a thousand years sad Ophelia For more than a thousand years her sweet madness -Arthur Rimbaud, "Ophelia" A dull impact hit his chest. Nezumi had fallen on him. s.h.i.+on caught the boy's weight and heat in his arms. 2024-4-21
69 This is a continuation of PART A. "Don't tell me the whole building is going to collapse." The excitement faded from Rikiga's voice, and uncertainty crept in. "All's good and well if it collapses," Inukas.h.i.+ replied. 2024-4-21
68 CHAPTER 3 of war's impartial contention hold back, cease from the struggle of war's impartial contention, -Homer, The Odyssey Give me strength. Please. He prayed, but not to G.o.d. He prayed to the girl with the wilful gaze. Safu, give us streng 2024-4-21
67 This is a continuation of PART A. "How long do we have to stay like this for?" Rikiga stifled a yawn. He fished out a flat metal bottle from his jacket pocket. The stench of alcohol stung Inukas.h.i.+'s nose. "That stinks. What's 2024-4-21
66 CHAPTER 2 "I've done with fancies, imaginary terrors and phantoms! Life is real! haven't I lived just now? [...] The Kingdom of Heaven to her- [...] Now for the reign of reason and light... and of will, and of strength... and now we will se 2024-4-21
65 This is a continuation of PART A. "Thank you. I am grateful." Safu clasped her hands, and bowed her head. "I don't need any thanks. Destroying the Mother is like shooting the Correctional Facility through the heart. I could have wished 2024-4-21
64 You don't feel it? Something off. Ring the alarum bell! I gin to be aweary of the sun, Ring the alarum bell! Blow, wind! come, wrack!- Macbeth, Act V Scene V Brains floated in the middle of the transparent columns. Human brains. How many? Ten, twen 2024-4-21
63 This is a continuation of PART A. "E-Escorting me... where?" There was no answer. The two muscular Bureau officials, alike in height and shoulder width, remained silent with their guns pointed at Getsuyaku. Nothing spoke louder than their lack 2024-4-21
62 CHAPTER 5 A deep, inexpressible joy filled her heart, a treacherous joy that she sought to hide at any cost, one of those things of which one is ashamed, although cheris.h.i.+ng it in one's soul . . . "Is Daddy home yet?" Lili sighed. " 2024-4-21
61 This is a continuation of PART A. Whoosh. He felt a breeze. He smelled flowers. The faintly sweet smell of wildflowers. Whoosh. The breeze touched his cheek, and caressed his bangs. Oh, it's that again. It's... that. He opened his eyes. The li 2024-4-21
60 CHAPTER 4 "Yes, I am." "No, I'm not." Two conveyer belts were running. Humans lay on them. Someone had put them there. They were not alive. He could tell clearly even from where he stood behind the gla.s.s. Bodies. Several dozen 2024-4-21
59 Continued from PART A. They were at the top of the stairs. It was such a cramped s.p.a.ce that they had barely any room to stand. "s.h.i.+on, there's no exit." There was no handle or b.u.t.ton to be found. Only a blank wall. We've mess 2024-4-21
58 CHAPTER 3 . . . but he who, provoked and nettled to the quick by an offence, should fortify himself with the arms of reason against the furious appet.i.te of revenge, and after a great conflict, master his own pa.s.sion, would certainly do a great deal mo 2024-4-21
57 This is a continuation of PART A. Rikiga peered into the bundle in Inukas.h.i.+'s arms, and exhaled a breath that reeked of alcohol. "Mama," he echoed. "What? You miss your Mama, old man?" "My mother went six feet under a lo 2024-4-21
56 CHAPTER 2 If one's human soul should completely disappear, one would probably be more likely to find happiness. But even so, the human inside oneself feels horror towards it like nothing else. O how so completely terrifying, grievous, and painful he 2024-4-21
55 This is a continuation of PART A. There was a cotton handkerchief in s.h.i.+on's coat pocket. He used it to cover his nose and mouth. It wasn't to s.h.i.+eld against the smell; it was to hide his face. This way, the risk of being spotted would 2024-4-21
54 Finally, you are here. CHAPTER 1 Will I set up my everlasting rest From this world-wearied flesh. Eyes, look your last.-Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act V Scene III [1] A white light stabbed at his eyes. It was blinding. The light was overpowering. Th 2024-4-21
53 This is a continuation of PART A. "We never had a sovereign, at least I don't remember there being one. I've never even heard of the name before," Nezumi said. "Naturally. I was the one who named her. Your people did not give her 2024-4-21
52 CHAPTER 5 Who am I? A man seeking happiness. I sought it in my l.u.s.ts and did not find it. And all who live as I did fail to find it. It was summer, and I had just turned twenty when I was chosen as a core member of the rebirth project. When I was born, 2024-4-21
51 Please hover over the image to see the text. Leave Every Hope through me is the way into eternal woe; the divine Power, the supreme WisdomLeave every hope, ye who enter!- Dante, The Divine Comedy Vol 1: The Inferno, Canto III [1] It began suddenly. No 2024-4-21
50 This is a continuation of PART A. "Nezumi!" Nezumi collapsed into his outstretched arms. s.h.i.+on felt the heat and weight of his body. A low groan trickled through Nezumi's fingers. It's the same. It's the same as last time. Th 2024-4-21
49 CHAPTER 3 When people built the public office so it could take away their perils But the citizens suffer hards.h.i.+p, and the officials bloat with riches of the citizens can voice their woe Safu let out a scream. Why, why, why..."Safu, are you awake 2024-4-21
48 Please hover over the image to see the text. Who did see him die? I, said the sparrow, And I did kill c.o.c.k Robbin. I, said the fly,And I did see him die. The man was gazing at the gold coin Inukas.h.i.+ had given him with fascination. "It 2024-4-21
47 This is a continuation of PART A. s.h.i.+on felt a gaze on him. His eyes met with Nezumi's. He felt like he was being wrapped in an elegant grey cloth. The core of his body pulsated. All the thoughts that had been swirling around in his head came t 2024-4-21
46 Please hover over the text for annotations. Where did you come from? Where were you born? * * * CHAPTER 1 'Twere best not know myself To know my deed, 'twere best not know myself. Wake Duncan with thy knocking! I would thou couldst! -Macbeth 2024-4-21
45 This is a continuation of PART A. His fingers touched something hard. The moment he noticed it, he felt himself being pulled up. When he fell face-forward, out of breath, he felt the same sensation of something hard on his cheek. It was also cold to the 2024-4-21
44 Please hover over the text to see annotations. CHAPTER 4 A Name For White Darkness My elder brother is a cannibal! I'm brother to a cannibal. Even though I'm to be the victim of cannibalism, I'm brother to a cannibal all the same! -Lu Xu 2024-4-21
43 This is a continuation of PART A. Please hover over the text to see annotations. * * * Someone was coming. The dogs lying down outside were now raising their voices in apprehension. But there was nothing to be agitated about. The barking of the dogs, bot 2024-4-21
42 These are English translations for the novel No. 6 by Asano Atsuko. CHAPTER 3 Those Whose Buds Bloom Then shall I speak of the two primal Spirits of existence, of whom the Very Holy thus spoke to the Evil One: neither our choices nor words nor acts, no 2024-4-21
41 This is a continuation of PART A. * * * The singing stopped. Silence wrapped around them. s.h.i.+on had closed his eyes without realizing. The silence seemed to gently urge him to lift his eyelids. He opened his eyes to see Nezumi still on one knee, abou 2024-4-21
40 These are English translations for the novel No. 6 by Asano Atsuko. CHAPTER 2 Those in the Abyss I was in it up to my neck by the time I realized the way things were going. What could I do? . . . if I refused to obey I would be killed. Or I could commit 2024-4-21
39 These are English translations for the novel No. 6 by Asano Atsuko. Please hover over the image to see the text. * * * I can't... see.... Don't... come... near me.... CHAPTER 1 A Prayer Yonder Good fortune, then, To make me blest, or cursed&# 2024-4-21
38 These are English translations for the novel No. 6 by Asano Atsuko. Please hover over the image to see the text. * * * CHAPTER 5 Into the Unknown Light In the heavens, black clouds gathered On the earth, bl.u.s.tering winds blew For seven months and seve 2024-4-21
37 These are English translations of the novel No. 6 by Asano Atsuko. * * * CHAPTER 4 A Stage of Calamity Adorable ladies, just as our pity is commended, so is our cruelty severely punished by divine justice. And in order to prove this to you, as well as t 2024-4-21
36 This is a continuation of PART A. * * * The bluish-grey elevator doors were closing silently. The moment their edges met as they closed completely, Fura let out a deep sigh. The Security Bureau officials flanking him on both sides were as still as stone s 2024-4-21
35 These are English translations of the novel No. 6 by Asano Atsuko. Please hover over the text to see annotations. * * * CHAPTER 3 Blackout Did you come to me because I dropped off to sleep, tormented by love? If I had known I dreamed, I would not 2024-4-21
34 This is a continuation of PART A. * * * "Samples of what?" "I don't know. I just know it said something about their collection status―you needed a special pa.s.sword to access it. The only thing I know is that this and the mayor' 2024-4-21
33 These are English translations for the novel No. 6 by Asano Atsuko. * * * CHAPTER 2 Act One Scene Two No, you've got it all wrong. We flee because we want to live. - Tezuka Osamu, Grand Dolls The sighs of the wind grew louder. High-pitched and some 2024-4-21
32 This is a continuation of PART A. * * * "Nezumi!" Inukas.h.i.+ yelled, stomping on the blanket. "This isn't what you promised. What the h.e.l.l were you doing?" "Hush, stop barking." Nezumi rummaged through the coat of t 2024-4-21
31 These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko. Please hover over text to see annotations. * * * We're coming back alive. Don't forget that... * * * CHAPTER 1 Curtain Up Howl, howl, howl! O, you are men of stones! Had I yo 2024-4-21
30 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 5 (b) This is a continuation of PART A. Please hover over the text to see annotations."You want me to co-operate with you?" Rikiga made a clearly distasteful expression. "Yeah," Nezumi answered. "I want yo 2024-4-21
29 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 5 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.* * *CHAPTER 5 In Falsitys CompanyIn days of old, the Buddha was but a mortal; in the end, we ourselves will be buddhas too. How grievous that distinctions m 2024-4-21
28 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 4 These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko. Please hover over the image to see the text.* * *CHAPTER 4 A Lie of Truth, A Truth of FictionThe Kings ears are donkeys ears. Great furry donkeys ears. Moving, 2024-4-21
27 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 3 These are English translations of the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.On accents and dialects: I know many people hate the use of dialects in localization because it reinforces a stereotype, but its one of the few ways I can bring c 2024-4-21
26 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 2 (b) This is a continuation of PART A.The elderly woman gave a small cry. "Heavens, a crow!" A crow with glossy black wings had alighted on the ground at Karans feet. "How disturbing," the woman said uneasily 2024-4-21
25 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 2 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.* * * CHAPTER 2 Tranquil ScenesI am the one without hope, the word without echoes,In my barren land you are the final rose. - Neruda, Twenty Love Poems and a 2024-4-21
24 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 1 (b) This is a continuation of PART A."I want information." "I figured as much," Inukas.h.i.+ said simply. "Even you wouldnt be foolish enough to come to me looking for groceries. So? Information about wh 2024-4-21
23 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 3 Ch 1 (a) This is a translation of the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.* * * What lies beyond the wall.... * * *CHAPTER 1 The Beautiful Ones...Away, and mock the time with fairest show: False face must hide what the false heart doth know. 2024-4-21
22 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 5 (b) This is a continuation of PART A."You don't know until you try. For one thing..." "For one thing?" "―I know I wouldn't become your enemy. Ever. No matter what happens, even if I'm kill 2024-4-21
21 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 5 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.* * *CHAPTER 5 Hidden DangerThe first day or so we all pointed to our countries. The third or fourth day we were pointing to our continents. By the fifth day 2024-4-21
20 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 4 (b) This is a continuation of PART A.Karan was at a loss for words. She couldnt let go of the arm she was grasping. The slender sixteen-year-old girl stood silently before her. "Safu... what on earth are you saying? Do you know 2024-4-21
19 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 4 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.* * *CHAPTER 4 The Angel of the NetherworldI love him, love him. Hes a millstone round my neck - hell take me to the bottom with him. But I love this mills 2024-4-21
18 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 3 (b) This is a continuation of PART A."We're here." Nezumi's feet stopped. They were standing in front of a three-storey building. At least, it resembled more of a building than the ruins that const.i.tuted the hotel, but in 2024-4-21
17 Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 3 (a) These are English translations of the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko. Please see annotations on mouse-over.CHAPTER 3 Sin and Sanct.i.tyHumans are shapes.h.i.+fters; theres naught thats not in this world. [1]- Ihara Saikaku, Saik 2024-4-21
16 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 2 (b) This is a continuation of PART A.Please excuse my, er, butchered attempt at British dialect... as long as you get the feel for what kind of people these are...The rain let up before noon but the clouds still lingered, and th 2024-4-21
15 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 2 (a) These are English translations of the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.CHAPTER 2 The Place of the G.o.dsThen the G.o.ddess Hannahanna decided to use her last resort. She gathered not several, but hundreds, thousands of bees, and 2024-4-21
14 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 1 (b) This is a continuation of PART A. Hover over the image to see the text.By the time a week rolled around, s.h.i.+on had managed to organize almost all of the books that had been dominating most of the floor. Of course, it was 2024-4-21
13 SAt.u.r.dAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 2 Ch 1 (a) These are English translations of the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.CHAPTER 1 Of Life and DeathThou livest; report me and my cause aright- Hamlet, Act V Scene II [1]s.h.i.+on closed the book. He cou 2024-4-21
12 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 5 (b) This is a continuation of PART A. Hover over the image to see the text."Nezumi." "Hm?" "Could it be the park?" "The what?" "The Forest Park in the centre of the city. My workplace― could that be where the parasite w 2024-4-21
11 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 5 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko. Annotations on certain words will appear on mouse-over.* * *CHAPTER 5 The City of LightAfter their meal, Nezumi placed a petri dish and a pair of tweezers i 2024-4-21
10 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 4 (b) This is a continuation of PART A.With a hand still laid on his hair, Nezumi was checking s.h.i.+ons breathing as he slept. It was a little weak, but relaxed. It was not erratic. ―You made it through. It was quite something. 2024-4-21
9 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 4 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.CHAPTER 4 Of Fathomless TerrorThe flow of sewage was faster and deeper than what s.h.i.+on had expected. Indiscernible objects floated past his face. Once in 2024-4-21
8 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 3 (b) This is a continuation of PART A. Certain words are annotated on mouse-over.He was right. Dont panic. Calm down. Be of sound mind. He had to buy more time. s.h.i.+on relented. "Please dont use any violence on me." 2024-4-21
7 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 3 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.CHAPTER 3 Flight for Lifes.h.i.+on inserted his ID card into the card reader of the Park Administration Office. The door opened soundlessly, and the air filt 2024-4-21
6 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 2 (c) This is a continuation of PART B.Hope. He repeated the word silently. It was a word he hadnt used for years. It was neither sweet nor bitter, but it slowly warmed him from deep inside of his body. Hope. What do I hope for?Hi 2024-4-21
5 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 2 (b) This is a continuation of PART A. "s.h.i.+on." Safu put her elbows on the table, and folded her hands over each other. She placed her chin on them, and gazed at s.h.i.+on. "I want to ask you something." & 2024-4-21
4 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 2 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.CHAPTER 2 A Quiet BeginningIndex Case (First Discovered Example) Male, aged 31 years. Employee at a biotechnology firm. Engineer. Already dead upon discovery 2024-4-21
3 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 1 (c) This is a continuation of PART B.Mother was sitting on the couch in the living room, engrossed in the flat-screen television mounted on the wall. She noticed me coming in, and pointed at the screen. A female newscaster with 2024-4-21
2 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 1 (b) This is a continuation of PART A. Notes on certain words can be viewed on mouse-over."Dont move," he said. He was shorter than me. Choked from below, I strained to get a look at his eyes. They were a dark, yet at the same 2024-4-21
1 SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 [Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 1 (a) These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.Nezumi, Dripping WetNezumi was in a tunnel. In the darkness, he drew a quiet breath. The air smelled faintly of moist dirt. He inched h 2024-4-21