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The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys

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Pretty Boy Detective Club, volume 2: The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys (ぺてん師(し)と空気男(くうきおとこ)と美少年(びしょうねん), Petenshi to Kūki Otoko to Bishōnen) is the second novel of the Bishounen Series, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Kinako. It was released on December 17, 2015[1] in Japanese and on December 29, 2020[2] in English.

Synopsis[]

A mysterious organization is operating behind the scenes at Yubiwa Academy—the Pretty Boy Detective Club, comprised of President Manabu Sotoin, Vice President Nagahiro Sakiguchi, fearsome “bossman” and fearless gourmand Michiru Fukuroi, angelic track star Hyota Ashikaga, and artistic genius/business prodigy Sosaku Yubiwa. One morning, new recruit Mayumi Dojima happens to see someone drop a mind-boggling bundle, and the game is afoot! The ensuing investigation takes the Pretty Boys into the heart of enemy territory, but will they be able to see (or not see) it through to the end? The Pretty Boy series continues with this exciting new chapter, pitting a sublime aesthetic against the superlative scam!

(Vertical Release Synopsis)

Contents[]

  • Foreword
    (まえがき, Maegaki)
  • 1. You Dropped Something
    (１目(め)の前(まえ)の落(お)とし物(もの), 1. Me no Mae no Otoshimono)
  • 2. In the Art Room After School
    (２放課後(ほうかご)の美術室(びじゅつしつ), 2. Hōkago no Bijutsushitsu)
  • 3. Councilman, Bossman, and Bare-Legs
    (３生徒会長(せいとかいちょう)と番長(ばんちょう)と生足(なまあし), 3. Seitokaichō to Banchō to Nama Ashi)
  • 4. The President and the Child Genius
    (４団長(だんちょう)と天才児(てんさいじ), 4. Danchō to Tensaiji)
  • 5. A Product of Amusement
    (５道楽(どうらく)の産物(さんぶつ), 5. Dōraku no Sanbutsu)
  • 6. The Beauty Sensor
    (６美的(びてき)センサー, 6. Biteki Sensā)
  • 7. The Money Envolope
    (７手幣封筒(てぬさふうとう), 7. Tenusa Fūtō)
  • 8. The Invitation
    (８招待状(しょうたいじょう), 8. Shōtaijō)
  • 9. Sunday Plans
    (９日曜日(にちようび)の予定(よてい), 9. Nichiyōbi no Yotei)
  • 10. Somewhat Formal Dress
    (１０ほどほどの平服(へいふく), 10. Hodohodo no Heifuku)
  • 11. Territory
    (１１テロとリー, 11. Terotorī)
  • 12. The Reasonable Doubt Casino
    (１２カジノホール『リーズナブル・ダウト』, 12. Kajino Hōru "Rīzanaburu Dauto")
  • 13. Let The Games Begin
    (１３オーペン・ザ・ゲーム, 13. Ōpen Za Gēmu)
  • 14. Mr. Businessman -- Or Rather
    (１４サラリーマン氏(し)，もとい, 14. Sararīman-shi, Motoi)
  • 15. The Problem
    (１５問題発生(もんだいほっせい), 15. Mondai Hossei)
  • 16. The Empty Stage
    (１６がらんどうのステージ, 16. Garandō no Sutēji)
  • 17. The Special Program
    (１７スペシャル・プログラム, 17. Supesharu Puroguramu)
  • 18. The Stagehand
    (１８黒子(くろこ), 18. Kuroko)
  • 19. Defeat
    (１９敗北(はいぼく), 19. Haiboku)
  • 20. A Temporary Retreat
    (２０一時退却(いちじたいきょく), 20. Ichiji Taikyoku)
  • 21. Investigation Report
    (２１調査報告(ちょうさほうこく), 21. Chōsa Hōkoku)
  • 22. Turf War
    (２２縄張(なわば)り争(あらそ)い, 22. Nawabari Arasoi)
  • 23. The Twenties
    (２３『トゥエンティーズ』, 23. Tuentīzu)
  • 24. Invisibility Wear
    (２４インビジブル・ウェア, 24. Inbijiburu Wea)
  • 25. The Arms Industry
    (２５軍事産業(ぐんじさんぎょう), 25. Gunji Sangyō)
  • 26. Once More Unto the Breach
    (２６再出陣(さいじゅつじん), 26. Saijutsujin)
  • 27. Disguises
    (２７変装(へんそう), 27. Hensō)
  • 28. The Only Choice
    (２８あれしかない, 28. Areshikanai)
  • 29. Showdown
    (２９対決(たいけつ), 29. Taiketsu)
  • 30. Invisible
    (３０不可視(ふかし), 30. Fukashi)
  • 31. The Reveal
    (３１種明(たねあ)かし, 31. Taneakashi)
  • 32. Epilogue
    (３２エピローグ, 32. Epirōgu)

Characters[]

Note: Bold = First Appearance / Mention

Locations Featured[]

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Volume 2 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Volume 2 (in Japanese). Published by Vertical.

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Novels Main Series: 1. Pretty Boy Detective Club: The Dark Star that Shines for You Alone • 2. The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys • 3. The Pretty Boy in the Attic • 4. The Pretty Boy Traveling with the Brocade Portrait • 5. The Moving Tale of Panorama Island • 6. Pretty Boy on D. Hill • 7. The Pretty Boy Chair • 8. The Pretty Boy in Green • 9. Pretty Boy M • 10. The Pretty Boy Lizard (Light Volume) • 11. The Pretty Boy Lizard (Dark Volume)
Extra Novels: 1. The Pretty Boys in the Rue Morgue
Manga Volume 1: Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4
Volume 2: Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8
Volume 3: Chapter 9 • Chapter 10 • Chapter 11 • Chapter 12 • Chapter 13
Volume 4: Chapter 14 • Chapter 15 • Chapter 16 • Chapter 17 • Chapter 18
Volume 5: Chapter 19 • Chapter 20 • Chapter 21 • Chapter 22 • Chapter 23
Anime Episode 1 • Episode 2 • Episode 3 • Episode 4 • Episode 5 • Episode 6 • Episode 7 • Episode 8 • Episode 9 • Episode 10 • Episode 11 • Episode 12
Characters & World
Yubiwa Private Academy Pretty Boy Detective Club: Manabu Soutouin • Nagahiro Sakiguchi • Michiru Fukuroi • Hyouta Ashikaga • Sousaku Yubiwa • Mayumi Doujima
Others: Kowako Towai • Kodaki Kawaike • Odoru Soutouin • Kinshirou Yokuya • Wana Naganawa • Mugi Ootsumugi • Tousen Itsutsuki • Kyuuya Hitou
Twenties Rei • Twelve
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Archery Girls' Academy Kiraki Kagaya • Shiruba Miruki • Shichisei Tanabata • Jibika Meguchi
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Camel Sakazuki Norama
Others Kyouko Okitegami
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Saikyou Series: 1. The First Love of Humanity's Strongest • 2. The Pure Love of Humanity's Strongest • 3. The Heartbeat of Humanity's Strongest • 4. The Sweetheart of Humanity's Strongest • 5. The Venice of Humanity's Strongest
Others: Zaregoto Dictional
Katanagatari 1. Katanagatari Chapter One • 2. Katanagatari Chapter Two • 3. Katanagatari Chapter Three • 4. Katanagatari Chapter Four • 5. Katanagatari Chapter Five • 6. Katanagatari Chapter Six • 7. Katanagatari Chapter Seven • 8. Katanagatari Chapter Eight: Delicate Sword, Hairpin • 9. Katanagatari Chapter Nine • 10. Katanagatari Chapter Ten • 11. Katanagatari Chapter Eleven • 12. Katanagatari Chapter Twelve
Others: Maniwagatari
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Bishounen Series 1. Pretty Boy Detective Club: The Dark Star That Only Shines for You • 2. The Swindler, the Air Man and the Pretty Boy • 3. Pretty Boy in the Attic • 4. The Pretty Boy Traveling with the Brocade Portrait • 5. The Moving Tale of Panorama Island • 6. Pretty Boy on D. Hill • 7. The Pretty Boy Chair • 8. The Pretty Boy in Green • 9. Pretty Boy M • 10. The Pretty Boy Lizard (Light Volume) • 11. The Pretty Boy Lizard (Dark Volume)
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