Young Version — April 1998
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238 available scans from Young Version — April 1998, in right-to-left reading order. Japanese OCR and English translation drafts are available throughout. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data. Capture img018 is absent from the supplied folder; the exact missing printed pages have not been established.
Page 225 — English draft translation
I used to be timid, even as an adult. When someone picked on me, I always held back and felt ashamed. During a fight with a group of punks, both of us were pulled out of the car. I was terrified, but at that moment an incredible courage came over me. I jumped out, grabbed their leader, and pinned him down—even though they had iron pipes. The police arrived and we escaped further trouble. I think this strength came from the Royal Crystal. My girlfriend was happy, too.
“I was not lucky at all. I loved horse racing and pachinko more than anything, but I always lost. Then I bought the Royal Crystal on a whim—and it turned out to be a big hit. I carried the pendant in my pocket and went to a pachinko parlor. With just ¥2,000, my machine was called over the loudspeaker, and I was thrilled. I missed a big horse-racing win earlier, but bet heavily on the final race and got lucky, recovering my losses and winning several hundred thousand yen more. I originally bought the pendant as an inexpensive birthday gift for a woman, but now it is my treasured possession. I will never give it away.”
She is almost too beautiful, and all my friends are jealous. Our personalities match perfectly. Meeting her was a strange coincidence. After the Royal Crystal arrived, I happened to find a woman’s commuter pass at the station. That led to her introducing me to her friend, who became my girlfriend. I have always been quiet and not good at talking, so when she introduced us I thought I had no chance. The next day, the woman who lost the pass told me, “I think she likes you.” I still cannot believe it. It feels like the Royal Crystal brought us together. Finding the pass may have been part of that fate. It is amazing!
“I cannot believe the Royal Crystal pendant changed my life so much. During the recession, layoffs were widespread at my company, and as a young employee I worried about its future. After buying the pendant, one unbelievable thing after another happened. First, a former school senior called: he had become an executive at a new communications-equipment company and asked if I would join him. I decided right away, and he offered me twice my current salary. While visiting the employment office to prepare for the change, I happened to run into the woman I had admired. We started dating. My new workplace has great relationships and I have no complaints. I am thrilled that this pendant helped open up my life!”
We receive many responses every day from Royal Crystal owners, but many ask to remain anonymous, so we cannot publish every story. The many testimonials continue to arrive and, the ad says, demonstrate its effects: more than 90% say they have been freed from various worries. The company claims that stimulating the central nervous system increases latent ability and naturally brings good fortune. For anyone still unsure, it offers a 90-day trial guarantee and says it will refund the full purchase price if the buyer feels no effect—so there is supposedly nothing to lose.
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Power from the Royal Crystal: people report one miraculous experience after another!
It brings good fortune and helps make your love and wishes come true, one after another!
Thirty times…
Claims of a 30-times-greater effect…
…than an ordinary crystal…
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RV-1
RZ-2
RZ-1
RT-2
RT-1
RH-2
RH-1
Diamond shape
Royal Crystal pendant: item RV-1 (gold), ¥9,400; item RV-2 (silver), ¥8,900. Outer dimensions: 10 × 8 mm; weight 1.2 g. Crystal: 9 × 7 mm, precision brilliant-cut. Gold is 18-karat gold-plated; silver is 99% pure. Includes a 40–45 cm chain (50 cm for men).
Thunder Cross shape
Royal Crystal pendant: item RZ-1 (gold), ¥9,400; item RZ-2 (silver), ¥8,900. Outer dimensions: 14 × 13 mm; crystal: 9 × 7 mm, precision brilliant-cut. Gold is 18-karat gold-plated; silver is 99% pure. Includes a 40–45 cm chain (50 cm for men).
Triangle shape
Royal Crystal pendant: item RT-1 (gold), ¥9,400; item RT-2 (silver). Outer dimensions: 17 × 19 mm; weight 3.2 g. Crystal: 8 × 9 mm, special triangle shape. Gold is 18-karat gold-plated; silver is 99% pure. Includes a 40–45 cm chain (50 cm for men).
Eternal Heart shape
Royal Crystal pendant: item RH-1 (gold), ¥9,400; item RH-2 (silver), ¥8,900. Pendant dimensions: 16 mm high × 18 mm wide; weight 2.8 g. Crystal: 7 × 5 mm cabochon. Gold version is 18-karat gold-plated; silver is 99% pure. Includes a 40–45 cm chain (50 cm for men).
¥8,900
Shipping is ¥500 extra for all items; the company pays consumption tax.
“My love came true, my wish came true…” A flood of joyful testimonials!
My luck completely turned around!
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The bad things stopped happening, and then unbelievable good fortune began. I was amazed when I suddenly met a lovely girlfriend. On top of that, I got a job at a much better company and feel happier than ever. It really seems my luck has turned around. Everything in the ad was true! I cannot wait to see what good things happen next.
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A perfect match in the numbers!
…I was able to stop the streak of losses and pay off my accumulated card-loan debt in full. I could not get a new card anywhere before.
I kept noticing a horse name or a number in my head, so I decided to bet on it…
I found myself shouting “Yes!” out loud.
I now make a wish while looking at it. Thank you for this wonderful pendant.
Toshihiko Shinada, age 25, Kanagawa Prefecture: “Hello. I decided to buy this pendant because I just could not catch a break. Nothing ever seemed to go right, and work was…
…when I was in a tight spot…
…and I was worried…
Horse racing: a long-shot win! Takashi Morohoshi, age 28, Aichi Prefecture: “Since getting the Royal Crystal, I have had nothing but good luck. I used to be short of money all the time, but now my finances are mysteriously in great shape…
…I had been…
…and even in horse racing I can hit unusual bets…
…I had been curious about the 49…
…I sighed helplessly…
…I even made it to the shop…
…I think…
At the crucial moment, I believe this…
When I wake up in the morning…
This wonderful…
An amazing girlfriend…
I became stronger.
Aki Shimizu, age 26, Miyagi Prefecture: “I have been weak since I was little…”
“…and was bullied.”
Tetsuo Tabata, age 22, Fukuoka Prefecture: “I am delighted that I found an absolutely wonderful girlfriend. She is someone who would never have looked at a guy like me…”
All testimonials are published with the individuals’ permission.
Great success with gambling!
My life opened up!
Tomohiro Sato, age 29, Miyagi Prefecture: “Once you get hooked on gambling, it is hard to escape. I was no exception…”
Kazuya Omori, age 24, Miyagi Prefecture: “You never know what fate has in store. I found this mysterious item in a magazine ad…”
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Pay using the enclosed transfer form within 8 days after the product arrives.
Pay after delivery
…or hide it in your pocket.
If you do not feel any effect within 90 days…
Order now by postcard or telephone!
That is incredible!
Keeping it in your wallet… does not change the effect.
And it can fulfill any wish—that is amazing!
We will refund the full purchase price.
Item number
Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Isei…
T169-8520
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To order by postcard
0120-301-440
To order by telephone
A gift for everyone who orders now!
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…number
Age
Name (in kana)
Date of birth
Gender / postal code / address / telephone number
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Minami Building
Corporation
Young Version, attention: Section 4
Toll-free call!
Orders accepted from anywhere in Japan
Explanatory booklet
Royal Crystal
Parent/guardian name and seal
(Only for people under 18)
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Mail-order business with many years of experience and trust. Isei Corporation Co., Ltd., 1-16-21 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8520, Japan.
Hours: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Open year-round, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Due to a rush of orders, some items may be temporarily out of stock. Delivery takes about 10 days.
…Corporation
Isei Corporation…
Minami Building, tel. 03-3363-4100
A special jewelry box for storing the Royal Crystal, plus an explanatory booklet packed with the legend of the Royal Crystal.