Drecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuki Naito) is pleased to announce the release of three award-winning works starting in October 2025, published consecutively over three months. This includes the gold prize winner of the 3rd Drecom Media Awards, a novel contest attracting over 5,000 submissions: "Since I Was the Hero's Bonus, I Decided to Travel Freely Through Another World - The Capital City Departure".

3rd Drecom Media Award Winning Titles Publish Info

Three works were selected as award winners from a total of 5,086 entries.

◆"3rd Drecom Media Award" Official Website ​https://drecom-media.jp/award/03　

《To be released October 10, 2025》
《Gold Award》
"Since I Was the Hero's Bonus, I Decided to Travel Freely Through Another World - The Capital City Departure"

Author : Sekimura Imuya
Illustration: Kisuke Ichimaru
Price: 1,540 JPY (1,400 JPY + tax）　Format: Shirokuban Size

All I carry is a small bag, curiosity, and my talent for magic. A carefree vacation of another world, unbound by any quest.

"I'm thinking of traveling freely around this world. Is that okay?" Hairi, an office worker who got dragged into another world along with her coworker. Told she could do as she pleases until her coworker, Kanda, defeats the Demon Lord, she decides to embark on a journey to explore this other world while she has the chance.
Using her rare magical talents to assist the Beast Hunting Guild, savoring gourmet cuisine from another world after work, listening to the poetry of a talking cat, mining gems in a glittering river, or engaging in a grand showdown with villains!?
　Unbounded by divine blessings or destiny, a carefree vacation in another world begins!

▼Pre-order from here
https://drecom-media.jp/drenovels/product/155

《To be released November 10, 2025》
《Silver Award》
"The Secret Recipes of Reincarnated Stray Cat Apothecary ~ Genius Daddy and the Happy Cafe is Now Open!"

Author: Makino Maebaru　
Illustration: PENEKOR
Price: 1,540 JPY (1,400 JPY + tax）　Format: Shirokuban Size

A Cat-Eared Little Girl with a Secret × A Shady Magician Dad's Contracted Parent-Child Life!? The secret potion recipe makes everyone purr-fectly happy!

After losing her life to corporate slavery, Milchet reincarnated as a cat-eared girl in the game world she had been playing. Though she survived harsh circumstances, a twist of fate left her homeless and guardianless, cast out into the slums... "Would you like to become my foster daughter?"
Saved by Clifford, a genius yet shady former court magician, Milchet now lives in a small town running a café as his fake daughter.
Milchet solves local residents' troubles using her reincarnation knowledge and potions only she can brew. Soon, the kindness she spreads begins to change the very destinies of those around her! A café story brimming with happiness opens its doors!!

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https://drecom-media.jp/drenovels/product/156

《To be released December 10, 2025》
《Silver Award》
"My Guard Dog is Overprotective 〈Vol. 1〉"

Author: Riku Isuzu
Illustration: Yomi Sarachi
Price: 1,540 JPY (1,400 JPY + tax）　Format: Shirokuban Size

With things getting dangerous lately, I'm starting a contract cohabitation with a guard dog (knight). Sudden changes in an ordinary seamstress's daily life!? A romance fantasy with an uninvited knight!

"This is Brad. Your guard dog." "This guy isn't a dog, you know!?"

Lucia, who works at a local clothing store, ends up living together with Brad, a rough young man hired as a 'guard dog' by chance!

As they grow conscious of each other in this unfamiliar life, the distance between them begins to shrink beyond their contract. The mysterious magician Jack also appears, and before long, their relationship becomes complicated. But at this time, Lucia did not know. Behind the slightly changed daily life, a great conspiracy swirled around her, altering the very fate of the world. And the astonishing truth hidden within herself... A romance fantasy featuring an ordinary seamstress and an overprotective guard dog!

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https://drecom-media.jp/drenovels/product/157

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