“Even if I can’t be someone’s hero,
“You are still a good person”

Always noisy with loving meddling and attention
The Fourth Story of the Convenience Store by the Sea

★The #1 best-selling series in the novel category at all bookstores
★ Series cumulative sales exceed 350,000 copies
★2023~2025 Best Healing Series Part 4

The new installment of the "Convenience Store Where You Can Hear the Sea" series, which enjoys unparalleled popularity in the field of emotional healing, has arrived for readers who have been eagerly awaiting a new story.
The 'Convenience Store Where You Can Hear the Sea' series, which features convenience store employees and regular customers with unique personalities like comic book characters, and new characters appearing in each volume, each with their own unique stories, is touching and exciting. After the first volume was published in 2023, it quickly became a bestseller and was greatly loved by readers.
As the second and third volumes were published, the number of regular readers waiting for the 'Convenience Store Where You Can Hear the Sea' series increased, and new interest was added, establishing it as the most famous series in the healing novel field.


The cheerful and warm atmosphere of 'Convenience Store Where You Can Hear the Sea' continues in the recently published 'Convenience Store Where You Can Hear the Sea 4'.
Starting with the story of the handsome store manager Shiba, who everyone is crazy about, the story is told in a simple style and humorous dialogue with familiar regulars and neighbors, and as always, new characters are naturally incorporated into the story through the consideration and comfort of the existing characters.
The unique characteristics of this fourth volume include the harmonious blend of familiar faces and new faces, and the stories of the new characters elicit even greater empathy.


The moment you open the book, you are transported to Moji Port, and as you laugh and cry with the characters at the Tenderness convenience store, you lose track of time and rush to the last page, which is the power of author Sonoko Machida that has allowed this series to be consistently loved.
Readers who want to escape the harsh reality and find some rest just for themselves should try Volume 4 of "Convenience Stores Where You Can Hear the Sea."
An unexpectedly powerful comfort will invigorate your weary mind.

He nodded and began to tremble from the tips of his toes.
Honestly, I'm a very scared person and I wanted to die without ever having a psychic experience like this.
Fortunately, I've lived according to that wish up until now, but I never thought that my first experience would be like this.
It's shocking!
“Makio, I’m going to become a psychic.”
I want to run away, I want to pretend I never saw it, but for Shiba-san's sake, I have no choice but to step into that world.

I have no choice but to stop the flow!
"What? Waka, are you okay? Are you feeling hot? Should I get you some water?"
“Makio, I will bravely throw myself into love.”
I can do anything for love.
Wait, Mr. Shiva.
I will save you.

--- From the "Prologue"

“Thank you for your hard work today.
“I also worked hard today to meet Mr. Shiba!”
“Thank you for your hard work.
“Welcome.”
“Yes! I’m back!”
Yuri stopped walking and looked back, wondering if this was really a conversation going on at a convenience store.
The women fill their shopping carts as if in a competition and then line up in front of Shiva.
Another clerk inside said, “Sir, I’ll help you at this checkout counter,” but the women all said, “It’s okay.”
The clerk seemed familiar with it and simply replied, “Yes, I understand.”
What the hell is this place?
My curiosity is piqued.
Yuri, who felt it was a waste to go home like this, walked towards the snack corner.
If you observe them closely, you might be able to figure out their identity.
--- From "Cheers to a New Beginning"

It had been a long time since Yuri heard her own laughter.
I was so surprised that I thought, "I'm laughing like this."
There will be countless worries ahead, issues with your parents to resolve, and many obstacles ahead.
But I somehow thought it would be okay if you could hear my laughter.
If I could just smile like this, I might be okay.
The writer laughs, and the Shiva next to him laughs too.
Everyone in the dining corner laughed along with them.
There's no basis for this, but I'm sure tomorrow will be fine.
Yuri believes so.
I will definitely live happily in this town.
--- From "Cheers to a New Beginning"

Mr. Saibara doesn't want Alpha Cushion to remain a simple convenience store self-created character.
He wants to grow into a great hero who will take responsibility for Kyushu with Tenderness on his back.
“What do you think? Isn’t this just right for you?”
“A wonderful hero who will take responsibility for Kyushu….”
It felt like my phone screen flashed for a moment.
I know it's just a setup.
In the end, the reality is that he is just an ordinary human being.
But it was a pretty serious setup.
Although it was kept secret who was inside, it was clearly stated that it was a doll mask.
And on top of that, you have a dream of becoming a hero… .
--- From "The Man Who Dreamed of Being a Hero"

At Saibara's passionate shout, Maito felt excitement rising from the tips of his toes.
What is this person? Another me! There's someone in this world who views Dragon Red with the same gaze I do! Is this person trying to convey the meaning of Dragon Red's death to the world? Such a grand undertaking?
“I want to make your alpha costume come true.”
“Wow, what a touching speech!”
“I will breathe life into the Alpha Cushion you created!”
“It’s the best!”
I instinctively hugged Saibara who was running into my arms.
Although her body was so fragile that it seemed like it would break if held too tightly, Saibara hugged Maito with all her might.
“Let’s change the world together!”
The Saibara in my arms cried out.
Imanami bursts open the door and shouts, “Alphacussion-kun, it’s decided!”
A loud cheer was heard in the hallway.
The emotions in that voice flowed like tears.
Ah, it feels like a dream.
I can't believe a dream I gave up on came true like this.
Alpha Cushion Group.
I will definitely make you the best hero.
Maito made a firm resolution.
--- From "The Man Who Dreamed of Being a Hero"

While dancing with all her might in the unfamiliar doll costume, Maito felt as if she were in a dream.
Have you ever imagined yourself dancing in the spotlight, with countless people cheering you on?
I never thought this day would come.
On the other hand, there was also the confidence to calmly reflect on the fact that 'there are so many things that happen in life. I can't let my guard down.'
I wonder if one day we will really be attacked by an evil force.
Maybe there's still a chance to become a hero.
Even though it's a stupid dream, isn't it okay to dream that dream right now, at this moment?
I danced with that thought in mind.
--- From "The Man Who Dreamed of Being a Hero"

“My parents passed away early, so my uncle raised me instead.
I'm grateful, but honestly... it doesn't really fit.
After I graduate from high school, I plan to come out and live on my own.
From then on, I decided to enjoy my life.”
“Enjoy?”
"uh.
For a while, I want to live freely without being tied down to anything.
It's okay to travel occasionally while doing what you want to do at that time.
“I want to enjoy the summer vacation of my life.”
Maito, who was watching Takagi talking excitedly, answered without realizing it, “That’s okay too.”
"Doesn't that sound good? If that's what you're feeling, just live freely."
Takagi is smart, kind, and strong.
I felt like I could somehow do well without having to rush into choosing one path.
Takagi raised the corners of his mouth in delight, saying, “As expected, Maito is very understanding.”

--- From "Our Friendship and Heroes"

In the midst of the noisy atmosphere, Takagi enters among his friends.
Maito watched the scene, rubbing his throbbing forehead from hitting the door.
Takagi, surrounded by people and having fun like that, seems like a different person.
He was a guy who could laugh like that.
Takagi, who had always been lonely, was now nowhere to be found.
I was very happy about that fact.
'You are a true hero.
'It's been a long time already.'
I chew over what Takagi said a little while ago.
If I could be of even a little help in helping you change like this, there would be nothing more joyful than that.
With those words, I was saved.
You can live proudly with the dream of becoming a hero.
"thanks."
I whispered softly towards the back of my friend who made me a hero.

--- From "Our Friendship and Heroes"