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理想のヒモ生活 [The Ideal Sponger Life] (Light Novel) #1
理想のヒモ生活 1 [Risou no Hime Seikatsu 1]
「小説家になろう」No.1作品が満を持して書籍化。書籍用に大幅改稿、書籍でしか読めない新章もプラス! さぁ、あなたも会社の奴隷から爆乳王女のヒモへ!?
山井善治郎は、現代日本を生きる若きサラリーマン。 ある日の朝。善治郎は突然、恐竜が闊歩する亜熱帯の異世界――カープァ王国に召喚されてしまう。召喚したのは、カープァ王国女王、アウラ一世。善治郎を召喚した女王アウラは、善治郎に「自分と結婚して、こちらの世界で暮らして欲しい」と申し出る。理由は、善治郎が『百五十年前、異世界に愛の逃避行を計ったカープァ王族の末裔』だから。国内の貴族にも、王家の血を引く婚約者候補はいるのだが、彼等を婿に迎えれば、『男尊女卑』の毛色が強いカープァ王国では、女王と王配の間で権力闘争が起きる可能性が高い。 そのため、善治郎に求められることは「できるだけ、何もやらないこと」。その条件は、月平均百五十時間残業の日常に疲れきっていた善治郎には、非常に魅力的な申し出に聞こえた。しかも、アウラは善治郎の好みのタイプそのものの美女。半ば衝動的に結婚の申し出を受諾する善治郎。仕事もせず、爆乳美女と楽しく暮らす「理想のヒモ生活」がいざ始まる!?
山井善治郎は、現代日本を生きる若きサラリーマン。 ある日の朝。善治郎は突然、恐竜が闊歩する亜熱帯の異世界――カープァ王国に召喚されてしまう。召喚したのは、カープァ王国女王、アウラ一世。善治郎を召喚した女王アウラは、善治郎に「自分と結婚して、こちらの世界で暮らして欲しい」と申し出る。理由は、善治郎が『百五十年前、異世界に愛の逃避行を計ったカープァ王族の末裔』だから。国内の貴族にも、王家の血を引く婚約者候補はいるのだが、彼等を婿に迎えれば、『男尊女卑』の毛色が強いカープァ王国では、女王と王配の間で権力闘争が起きる可能性が高い。 そのため、善治郎に求められることは「できるだけ、何もやらないこと」。その条件は、月平均百五十時間残業の日常に疲れきっていた善治郎には、非常に魅力的な申し出に聞こえた。しかも、アウラは善治郎の好みのタイプそのものの美女。半ば衝動的に結婚の申し出を受諾する善治郎。仕事もせず、爆乳美女と楽しく暮らす「理想のヒモ生活」がいざ始まる!?
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First published September 28, 2012
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September 7, 2023
While riding home on his bike from shopping at the convenience shop, Zenjirou suddenly finds himself in a dark room surrounded by a several spearmen and a beautiful woman. The woman, Aura, is the queen of a tropical kingdom in another world, and she is looking for a husband. Apparently Zenjirou's ancestors were refugees from Aura's world and he has the right bloodline for marriage. Zenjirou can refuse, and if accepting, has a month to arrange affairs back home in Japan. After a long discussion with Aura and some contemplation he says yes.
The story is about characters, preparing for the resettlement in another world (one without technology in a tropical climate) and settling in the new culture. There is no action, no cheats and what appears to be a well-build world. I liked the characters, the MC is smart and skilled even though he makes some choices I would not have made. Still, some of the questions I had as a reader were answered later on. Some nice twists to the isekai tropes.
The lack of action, and the somewhat odd setup might be off putting to some. A genuine romance is formed later in the volume despite its somewhat cold start. Still, I enjoyed the book and I am going to proceed with the next volumes. It is clear that the MC is not going to laze around...
The story is about characters, preparing for the resettlement in another world (one without technology in a tropical climate) and settling in the new culture. There is no action, no cheats and what appears to be a well-build world. I liked the characters, the MC is smart and skilled even though he makes some choices I would not have made. Still, some of the questions I had as a reader were answered later on. Some nice twists to the isekai tropes.
The lack of action, and the somewhat odd setup might be off putting to some. A genuine romance is formed later in the volume despite its somewhat cold start. Still, I enjoyed the book and I am going to proceed with the next volumes. It is clear that the MC is not going to laze around...
November 6, 2022
I know it's not the point, but I couldn't help but find myself screaming at the protagonist and the utterly bone-headed way he went about choosing things to bring with him to the other world. Just goes to prove my working theory that we really shouldn't let anybody other than engineers make choices; they always get the easty stuff wrong.
January 1, 2023
I've been reading a lot of fantasy light novels as of late, in an attempt to escape the reality that is stage 4 cancer. Of course, the quality of these light novels varies wildly, but there are a lot of solid series if you look for them. The Ideal Sponger Life is one of the really good ones, especially if you want a slice of life political novel set in a fairly grounded fantasy world. As I really enjoy these sort of novels, this series is right up my alley.
The main character is your typical everyday Japanese businessman with skills in navigating clients and co-workers, a skillset that actually comes in handy later on. Suddenly finding himself summoned to another world by the Queen of a nation who is looking for a husband with very particular traits, he decides to accept her proposal after basically falling for her at first sight. The plan is for him to spend his days lounging around and producing heirs to strengthen the Queen's bloodline, as she is the last of her name and her bloodline contains familial magic that is basically like a trump card for royal lines in this world, he soon finds himself wrapped up in the politics and customs of the world around him as he struggles to support his wife without accidentally undermining her power in a patriarchal society.
This is a fascinating and well written novel, with a fascinating world, strong characters who all have their own values and motivations, and a plot that is as fascinating as it is entertaining. Definitely worth the read.
The main character is your typical everyday Japanese businessman with skills in navigating clients and co-workers, a skillset that actually comes in handy later on. Suddenly finding himself summoned to another world by the Queen of a nation who is looking for a husband with very particular traits, he decides to accept her proposal after basically falling for her at first sight. The plan is for him to spend his days lounging around and producing heirs to strengthen the Queen's bloodline, as she is the last of her name and her bloodline contains familial magic that is basically like a trump card for royal lines in this world, he soon finds himself wrapped up in the politics and customs of the world around him as he struggles to support his wife without accidentally undermining her power in a patriarchal society.
This is a fascinating and well written novel, with a fascinating world, strong characters who all have their own values and motivations, and a plot that is as fascinating as it is entertaining. Definitely worth the read.
February 3, 2025
I picked this up after reading a bunch of sci-fi and fantasy ’classics’. It’s the perfect palette cleanser, very relaxing.
December 20, 2025
The story seems fun, but the start is way too slow.
February 28, 2021
I must admit I was a little surprised by this book, the title, etc. would give you the impression it is going to be an out and out comedy, but while there are comedic scenes, overall it is oddly more of a comedy drama, with elements of political intrigue and slice of life included.
That said, I found it oddly compelling and finished it rather quickly. I'd say it's worth a try - recommended.
That said, I found it oddly compelling and finished it rather quickly. I'd say it's worth a try - recommended.
February 7, 2021
A good light hearted story
This proved to be a very fun and interesting story to read. The story set up a very interesting system of magic, especially with the idea of the soul of the language. I appreciate how the translator used Castellano to differentiate between Zenjirou's magical understanding of the language spoken and the actual language. I am looking forward to the next volume.
This proved to be a very fun and interesting story to read. The story set up a very interesting system of magic, especially with the idea of the soul of the language. I appreciate how the translator used Castellano to differentiate between Zenjirou's magical understanding of the language spoken and the actual language. I am looking forward to the next volume.
April 2, 2024
Brought to a parallel world to marry due to his magical bloodline, book one is all about Zenjirou's efforts to smooth his initial transition. First half is all about his preparations to move (a big section talking about generator selection) and second half about settling into the inner palace. Not much happened so far but I still thought it was pretty good as I like the central couple. Will continue.
November 6, 2017
Im gonna carry marble all the time encase I get resurrected in their universe.
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