理想のヒモ生活 [The Ideal Sponger Life] (Light Novel) Series by Tsunehiko Watanabe

Yamai Zenjirou is your everyday office worker in modern Japan. One morning, he suddenly finds himself summoned to a tropical world where dinosaurs roam the land. He is told that this is the kingdom of Capua and the person who summoned him - its monarch, Queen Aura - wants him to marry her and leave his old life behind for a life of carefree extravagance as her prince consort... moreYamai Zenjirou is your everyday office worker in modern Japan. One morning, he suddenly finds himself summoned to a tropical world where dinosaurs roam the land. He is told that this is the kingdom of Capua and the person who summoned him - its monarch, Queen Aura - wants him to marry her and leave his old life behind for a life of carefree extravagance as her prince consort. The reasons for her offer are many and varied, but she needs an heir, and she wants him to be the one to provide it!If he accepts, he’ll never have to work again, lazing around in luxury with no worries other than securing the kingdom its next monarch. Certainly, sleeping with the buxom beauty is far from a hardship, but is everything really as it seems? He’ll also need to give up everything he knows on Earth. Is he ready to drop it all at a moment’s notice for her sake? And how well will he be able to navigate the politics, people and culture of this new world if he does? less

Two months have passed since Zenjirou accepted Queen Aura’s proposal to leave his old life and world behind, and to build a new one as a “sponger” with her. Since their wedding, he’s spent his days luxuriating in the comfort of their relationship, but it seems that carefree life isn’t destined to last. Between his introduction to high society, the question of concubines, and a native disease, he’ll soon have to pay back the debt incurred by those first easygoing months in full... moreTwo months have passed since Zenjirou accepted Queen Aura’s proposal to leave his old life and world behind, and to build a new one as a “sponger” with her. Since their wedding, he’s spent his days luxuriating in the comfort of their relationship, but it seems that carefree life isn’t destined to last. Between his introduction to high society, the question of concubines, and a native disease, he’ll soon have to pay back the debt incurred by those first easygoing months in full.All this and more demands Zenjirou’s attention, and in a complete reversal of fortune, his days go from being entirely uneventful to being overwhelmed by a mass of responsibilities and considerations all vying for his time. On top of everything else, there’s a secret missive from the Twin Kingdoms of Sharou-Gilbelle. Just what does that missive contain, and what new matters await the unlikely prince consort and his queen? less

This is the third volume in the saga of our beloved “sponging protagonist,” and at this point, “sponging” is the last thing he’s doing. A year has passed since his marriage to Queen Aura of Capua, and the capital has welcomed their new child and heir to the throne, Carlos Zenkichi. The kingdom is busy with festivities to celebrate the happy news, but something more ominous has reached Aura’s ears... moreThis is the third volume in the saga of our beloved “sponging protagonist,” and at this point, “sponging” is the last thing he’s doing. A year has passed since his marriage to Queen Aura of Capua, and the capital has welcomed their new child and heir to the throne, Carlos Zenkichi. The kingdom is busy with festivities to celebrate the happy news, but something more ominous has reached Aura’s ears.Margrave Gaziel tells her that his territory has had no salt for a year, and with his lands lacking both sea and rock salt, it could spell the region’s end. While the queen immediately orders an investigation, Zenjirou’s free time is becoming more than he can handle in the inner palace, and he starts to investigate what advancements might be made to move their nation forward. less

Prince Francesco and Princess Bona of the Sharou family have finally arrived in Capua, marking the end of a century or so of the royal family’s isolation within the Twin Kingdoms. While the prince is all too likely to be seen laughing uproariously as he causes trouble, his sister bows her head diffidently, timid yet serious. Zenjirou spends his days entertaining the prince until he receives ill-tidings: his beloved son has fallen ill... morePrince Francesco and Princess Bona of the Sharou family have finally arrived in Capua, marking the end of a century or so of the royal family’s isolation within the Twin Kingdoms. While the prince is all too likely to be seen laughing uproariously as he causes trouble, his sister bows her head diffidently, timid yet serious. Zenjirou spends his days entertaining the prince until he receives ill-tidings: his beloved son has fallen ill. The disease has a relatively low mortality rate, but a lower-risk illness means that a healing gem won’t be permitted—a fact that deeply frustrates the new prince consort. Francesco makes an offer that Zenjirou, witnessing his son suffering as he is, can’t help but accept. The prince offers to use a healing gem of his own on the child. Yet when they stand at his bedside to perform the ritual, Zenjirou realizes that the gem isn’t what’s being used to treat little Carlos... less

A huge ship, the Glasir’s Leaf, has just appeared off the coast of Capua’s largest port of Valentia, carrying an envoy of the Northern Continent from the Kingdom of Uppasala. The envoy in question calls herself the country’s first princess, Freya Uppasala, and wishes to open talks with Capua.Bound to the capital as she is, Aura cannot see to the matter herself, so Zenjirou is sent far from home for the sake of diplomacy... moreA huge ship, the Glasir’s Leaf, has just appeared off the coast of Capua’s largest port of Valentia, carrying an envoy of the Northern Continent from the Kingdom of Uppasala. The envoy in question calls herself the country’s first princess, Freya Uppasala, and wishes to open talks with Capua.Bound to the capital as she is, Aura cannot see to the matter herself, so Zenjirou is sent far from home for the sake of diplomacy. While both parties sound each other out and try to benefit from an agreement between the two countries, the ambitious General Pujol is far from idle, leading his troops into the mountains between Valentia and the salt road to combat the swarm raptor threat. Capua is now fighting on two fronts: a logistical nightmare to ensure the steady supply of salt to its lands and a diplomatic battle between royals to raise its status on the Southern Continent. less

With a new year come new beginnings. In this case, that new beginning is in General Pujol’s love life.The man’s petition to marry the eldest daughter of the Gaziel family has arrived on Aura’s desk. Ordinarily, such a petition would be summarily refused—a marriage between the central and provincial nobles runs too great a risk of destabilizing the power of the royal family. However, Aura’s culpability for the general’s bachelorhood means that she cannot dismiss the request so easily... moreWith a new year come new beginnings. In this case, that new beginning is in General Pujol’s love life.The man’s petition to marry the eldest daughter of the Gaziel family has arrived on Aura’s desk. Ordinarily, such a petition would be summarily refused—a marriage between the central and provincial nobles runs too great a risk of destabilizing the power of the royal family. However, Aura’s culpability for the general’s bachelorhood means that she cannot dismiss the request so easily.This presents other problems: at least one royal will need to attend, which means Zenjirou will be leaving home once again due to the general’s insistence on holding the ceremony in the border march.At the same time, Freya has arrived, and when she hears of the wedding, she asks to attend as Zenjirou’s partner. Such an arrangement usually indicates romance between the pair, so her suggestion is effectively a marriage proposal.How will Zenjirou respond?! And what will come of his relationship with Aura?! less

シリーズ累計80万部突破! 待望の第二子誕生! 善治郎の北大陸行き!? ビー玉量産化も遂に始動? 波乱の第11弾が登場! アウラはかねてから検討していた「宰相」と「元帥」の役職を置き、宰相にレガラド子爵フィデルを、そして元帥にプジョルを任命した。妊娠中のアウラにとって、国務の負担が減ることは喜ばしくもあったが、望まない方向に国が進みかねない危険性も孕んでいた。また、同時に善治郎も今後のことを考えて公爵位を賜ることになる。国内情勢も大きく変化しつつあったが、アウラは双王国の対応から北大陸への懸念を抱き、善治郎にウップサーラ王国訪問を頼む。フレアの側室入りの交渉に加え、北大陸の様子を直接見られるというメリットはあるが、木造帆船で数ヶ月にも及ぶ危険な航海に出ることは、善治郎にとって受け入れがたい話。そこでアウラは、少しでも安全な航海にするためになんと『瞬間移動』の魔道具を造ってもらおうと提案するのだった。