Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/09/09.
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1st place: Sometimes Arya's neighbor is deleted in Russian Vol. 9

Welcome to the Suou Family—A Ninth Volume Dedicated to All Little Sister Fans!!

"Yuki is... my real sister," said Masachika unexpectedly during a confession at the park at night. Alisa, unable to bear seeing Masachika deny himself by saying he had sacrificed his sister, takes his hand and leads him to Yuki, who has fallen ill. Encouraged by Alisa, Masachika finally faces his mother and grandfather. Though filled with hesitation, he tries to move forward.

Meanwhile, Alisa, who learns about Masachika's situation, also faces her own doubts. When the two finally make their decision, Alisa has her first conversation with Suou Yuki. "Ah, welcome, Arya-san. You came, didn't you?"

Affection, determination, and romance—where will the paths of these three intersect? The ninth volume of this popular youth rom-com, dedicated to all fans of little sisters!!

2nd place: It is called an incompetent prince, but the contents are the main enemy of the enemy Vol. 4

To Become the Crown Prince, a Political Marriage Is Needed—!?

Ridley must go to greet the ambitious princesses of neighboring countries who are candidates for an arranged marriage to secure his place as the crown prince. Among the knights serving as his guards, one of Ridley's "Seven Slaves," the obsessive and long-serving Mad, is secretly present. To make matters worse, just before the ceremony, Ridley receives an imperial command to deliver medicine to a region suffering from a plague. It's an impossible task—if he goes, he won’t make it back in time for the ceremony. Is this the end for Ridley?

3rd place: Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Vol. 12

One Between Ryuen and Sakayanagi Will Be Defeated and Leave School Tomorrow

As the second year draws to a close, the final special exam, the 'End of Year Special Exam,' is about to take place. Each class must select three representatives—vanguard, middle guard, and captain—to participate in a knockout battle against representatives from another class. However, the details of the exam remain unknown until the day of.

“I’ll show Sakayanagi—and you—what my true strength looks like. Though it’s not really my style, I’ll beat you fair and square.”

“Once we’ve dealt with the End of Year Special Exam, let’s have a nice, relaxed tea together. After I defeat him, my battle with Ayanokoji-kun awaits in the third year.”

Only one between Ryuen and Sakayanagi will remain standing. This highly popular school apocalypse series reaches the climax of the second-year arc!

“If we manage to get through this special exam without being expelled, let’s make some time for each other.”

4th place: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Girlfriend

"The Rascal Does Not Dream" series enters its final chapter! A slightly mysterious coming-of-age story in its 14th volume.

"Actually, I am Toko Kirishima,"
Mai declares to the audience after performing on stage. The long-awaited day has finally arrived in this 14th volume of the series.

5th place: Guardian Vol. 3

A Legendary Chinese BL Novel Reaches Its Conclusion—With Over 3.6 Billion Views!

The original drama that has surpassed 3.6 billion views, this legendary Chinese BL novel finally reaches its conclusion! This final volume offers the perfect happy ending, a salvation for fans devastated by the drama’s infamous final scene. It comes with five exclusive illustrations!

Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

Ranking / Estimated number of copies sold / Estimated cumulative sales volume / Title / Author

1 17,290 17,290 Sometimes Arya's neighbor is deleted in Russian Vol. 9 (Story) SansanSUN / (Art) Momoko
2 1,969 1,969 It is called an incompetent prince, but the contents are the main enemy of the enemy Vol. 4 (Story) Yoruhikari Hana / (Art) Samamiya Akaza
3 1,831 82,310 Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Vol. 12 (Story) Shougo Kinugasa / (Art) Tomoseshunsaku
4 1,745 22,788 Rascal Does Not Dream of a Girlfriend's Dream (Story) Hajime Kamoshida / (Art) Keiji Mizoguchi
5 1,731 1,731 Guardian Vol. 3 (Story) Priest / (Translated by) Xu Yuan Yuan / (Supervised by) Kaori Uchino / (Art) Yuto Yanagi
6 1,611 7,868 My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 14 (Story) Satoru Yamaguchi / (Art) Nami Hidaka
7 1,540 1,540 Now That I'm Dead, are you Satisfied? Machibari
8 1,529 1,529 Dungeon Exploration with Absolute Accuracy ~ Level Up by Shooting Arrows from a Safe Zone ~ Vol.1 (Story) Squid / (Art) Hergal
9 1,526 1,526 You're Just the Ornamental Concubine, Aren't You? Got It, Then Leave Me Alone! Saki Mizukawa
10 1,486 1,486 The Abandoned Wife Creates a Beloved Family with a Twisted Count Ricopin

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