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As evening fell, the news broadcast transitioned from reporting on national affairs to a brief but significant segment. For about fifteen seconds, the anchor introduced a literary phenomenon sweeping the nation: the Ascent of New Gods light novel competition. The report focused on the extraordinary grassroots movement where a massive wave of fans had taken it upon themselves to promote a specific entry titled To the Moon.
A poignant tale regarding love, a story centered on forgotten memories and a sacred promise.
The news report offered only this brief summary of To the Moon, yet its mere inclusion in a major televised broadcast spoke volumes about how quickly its influence was spreading. In literary hubs, veteran critics and light novel reviewers found themselves suddenly overwhelmed with work. Usually, there was little left to say about the established titans of the industry whose styles were known to every reader in Japan, but To the Moon was different.
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