We are looking for stories inspired by The Chainsmokers’ “Closer.” The Grand Prize is now available as a short movie!
monogatary.com is a novel submission site where you can freely post “story” to “themes” published by the operators every day, and you can play with various reactions, such as adding illustrations and comments. The contest “Monocon 2019” that was sponsored in the past has attracted many topics, with the popular song “Idol” being ranked number one on the global charts, and the “YOASOBI” unit that turns novels into music has been born. It’s done.
We are now starting a collaboration project with the #NewOh Melody, a project that updates the image of Western music’s “nostalgia” for the Z generation!
The grand prize winners will be made into short movies!
Please feel free to apply.
■What is “#New Oldest Melody”?
A project to update the concept of old melodies in Western pop music and music.
Starting with One Direction, which is said to be the biggest pop group in the 21st century, the songs from the early 2010s that Gen Z feel nostalgic are called “New Oldest Melody,” and will be releasing content in various ways in the future. I’m planning to do so.
Special site for “#New Oldest Melody”:
https://NewNatsumelo.lnk.to/bse_prNW
■About the contest
We are looking for stories inspired by the song “Closer” by The Chainsmokers.
The recruitment details are episodes of people who remember their ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend and feel like they want to get back together. Feel free to post stories, short stories, and common things that will make readers feel emotional.
The number of characters is not a problem.
In addition to creative work, you can also experience it yourself.
Please enjoy the melody and lyrics of the song “Closer” by the Chainsmokers.
The Chainsmokers “Closer” ft. Halsey
Watch the song here:
https://SonyMusicJapan.lnk.to/TCSCloser
Lyric Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT2_F-1esPk
*You can also use the Japanese translation by turning on Japanese subtitles using the “Settings” button in the bottom right of the video on PC and the top right of the video on smartphones.
■Grand prize
Some of the submitted works are available on social media as vertical short movies.
The short movie will use The Chainsmokers’ “closer” as the theme song.
■Recruitment period
Monday, February 17th, 2025, 18:00 – Saturday, March 8th, 2025, 23:59
■Recruitment page
[Inspired by The Chainsmokers “Closer”]
The moment when you remember your ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend, you want to go back
https://monogatary.com/theme/396386
■Recruitment details
We are looking for episodes that remind me of my ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend and make me want to get back together. Feel free to post stories, short stories, and common things that will make readers feel emotional.
*No character count
*In addition to creative work, you can also experience it yourself.
■Results announcement date
Scheduled for March 2025
■Apply requirements
・If you apply through monogatary.com, professionals and amateurs can apply to those who have registered as members to monogatary.com.
・When applying through monogatary.com, you can apply to the set theme “[The Chainsmokers “Closer” Inspired]The moment when you remember your ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend, and want to return to your heart.” By submitting this, we will consider it an application.
・Please be sure to include a title for the submitted work.
– The manuscripts submitted are limited to unpublished novels, and are not eligible for doujin magazines, those already published online, self-published, and other entries for Newcomer Awards.
-Digital fiction that infringes the copyright of other copyrighted works, as well as equivalents, and those determined in this way by the management staff, will not be subject to selection without notice.
・Even if the work is edited after the deadline, the review will be conducted based on the content at the time of the deadline.
-There are no genre restrictions for “story” as long as it is written in line with the “theme.”
・The results of the review may be unavoidable and we may not be able to determine that the product does not correspond to the product.
■Notes
・The handling of the submitted works will be in accordance with the terms of use and guidelines on the monogatary.com website.
In addition, entry = at the time of publication, you agree to all the requirements of this contest.
– We are unable to answer inquiries regarding selection.
・If the fact that the contest is not eligible for the examination is recognized after the end of the contest, the award may be cancelled.
・If the applicant causes damages to the Company or other third parties as a result of violating these application guidelines, we may ask you to compensate for the damages.
・The winners of this contest will use the submitted works at the time of submission of the work (in addition to being made into posters, they will also be made into music, film, book, comic, game, other commercialization, and other commercialization, and will be used as third parties. We grant that we preferentially hold the right to sublicense.
– Please note that some settings and developments may change from the original when using the above.
・If the entry awards are awarded, the winners may not use the awards themselves or have the winners use the awards themselves or have them be used by third parties other than the Company without prior written consent.
・If a third party other than our company asks you to use the submitted work before the results of this contest are announced, please be sure to contact the monogatary.com management staff using the inquiry form.
– Winners will be published on monogatary.com for one year after the award, and will be excluded from being deleted by the author himself.
・If the awardee receives the award, the winner shall agree in advance to conclude an agreement with the Company regarding the use of the award-winning works.
– When using the work, the winners will agree in advance to enter the “monogatary.com Work Usage Consent Form” that will be provided separately.
-For any kind of contact during the selection process for this contest, the monogatary.com management staff will contact you at the email address registered on monogatary.com or the email address registered on the Shogakukan application form. Please note that if you do not contact us by the specified deadline regarding the award, the award may be cancelled.
・This contest is hosted by monogatary.com. For inquiries regarding this contest, please be sure to contact the monogatary.com management staff using the inquiry form.
■Related information for “#New Nostalgia”]
・”#New Nostalgia” Statement
I borrowed it. I bought it. I lent it.
The fun wasn’t just listening.
Just ten years ago, music was something to pick up.
Pick up your bike to the video rental store,
Transfer to the player on an unfamiliar computer
I handed the cool album to a classmate and had him listen to it.
This melodic melody is played along with memories.
That’s just a nostalgic melody.
New old melodies for a generation.
“#New Oldest Melody” begins.
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Special site for “#New Oldest Melody”:
https://NewNatsumelo.lnk.to/bse_prNW
“#New Nostalgia Best Song Ever!” Playlist
