KADOKAWA Corporation (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has announced the release of Mina Miyajima's first novel following the conclusion of her 'Naruse Akari Series,' titled 'Drawn to a Gal, the Temple Market,' on September 2, 2026 (Wed), with pre-orders now gradually available. ■ Mina Miyajima's 'Drawn to a Gal, the Temple Market' — Work Introduction Dear fans missing 'Naruse,' we've kept you waiting. After winning the 2024 Booksellers' Award with her bestseller 'Naruse is Out to Conquer the World,' Mina Miyajima returns with her long-awaited new novel! The charm of Miyajima's works lies in their vibrant, endearing characters and the refreshing, uplifting reading experience they offer. Reading each serialized installment had us grinning from ear to ear—this is truly the 'Miyajima World.' Beginning with a childhood friend's outrageous plan to unearth a valuable Pokémon card (!?), the story takes an unpredictable turn upon a reunion with a gal-turned-nun from their past. This tale will bring back memories of carefree childhood days spent with friends, making you want to reconnect with old pals. And before you know it, you'll surely fall under the spell of ! Come enjoy the lively, nostalgic, and utterly delightful world of the temple market, filled with unforgettable characters! ■ Synopsis Eisuke, 30, has inherited his late father's liquor store but lives aimlessly, lacking any ambition in business or life. His routine is disrupted by the sudden return of his longtime, troublesome friend Koji, with whom he's had a rocky friendship since nursery school. Koji persuades Eisuke to help dig up a valuable Pokémon card supposedly buried years ago at the nearby Ryosen-ji temple. When they visit the temple's to scout the location, Eisuke spots a nun delivering a sermon in full gal fashion. To his astonishment, she turns out to be Makoto, his former classmate and now deputy priestess at Ryosen-ji, her family temple. While Eisuke is stunned by her unrecognizable appearance—so