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Don't Call It Mystery Omnibus Volume 1: The Mystery That Isn't Mysterious

I'll cut to the chase (and completely ignore my terribly bad subtitle for this post), I think this is definitely a story that a lot of people will be interested in. Of course, there's reasons for that, but if you find the concept of a mystery series intriguing, you're bound to enjoy this unique rendition of it from the expert mangaka Yumi Tamura. So, allow me to walk you why, in a spoiler free fashion (spoilers: it's because it's so good you shouldn't read spoilers until you've read it).

So, Yumi Tamura isn't exactly a household name in English, especially in this day and age. But I can pretty comfortably say, within the Shoujosei community, they're very high up there as an accomplished and successful mangaka. They've several highly regarded series underneath their belt that includes the focus of this post, alongside Basara and 7 Seeds. Basara was published in English a long time ago, but has long since been out of print, so in this current day and age this is the only accessible Yumi Tamura manga, so people should absolutely be getting on it while they can.

Anyways, why is Don't Call It Mystery good? Well, I'll start with the art. I'll say it flat out, the paneling isn't something out of this world. It's not, and hoping for a dialogue heavy mystery manga like this to have some creative flow or anything is probably asking a little much. The art on the other hand? It's got that classic styling to it. The very old school and sort of wispy and sketchy approach that has characters with very unique and intriguing proportions. It's a style that's undoubtedly aged, but has done so like fine wine.

So what about the story then? In short, nothing less than incredibly interesting and highly engaging. Being so dialogue heavy and rather slow paced, it's very easy to find a story boring or disinteresting, but the format of Don't Call It Mystery keeps those feelings at bay. The whole idea is to follow our lead character, Totonou Kunou, as he gets roped into mystery after mystery, and how those cases come to a head. You could say it's like Sherlock Holmes, if he was arrested on suspect of murder, or was directly involved/subject to the crimes he was attempting to solve. And I think that's what makes it so interesting.

It flips mystery on its head

Rather than from the outside looking in, trying to put the pieces together to form the how, Don't Call It Mystery places the readers and Totonou in the hot seat, as we break apart the mystery from the inside out. If you want, you have the answers to each of the crimes and curiosities very early on, but that's not the focus. Rather than the how of the mystery, we look at the why alongside Totonou. And I think that's such a fun spin on the concept. You get placed in front of the murderers and sociopaths and social rejects, and are encouraged to piece together their worlds alongside Totonou.

And because of that, the focus shifts from the world to the characters. It's quite literally a world of difference, and I find it to be a really great idea. It turns solving a mystery into exploring one. You probe the minds of each characters as Totonou slips into guidance counselor mode (even though he's just a university student), and the conversations that arise from it speak to a desire to dig deeper into the existence of the person behind the conversation. Why is a serial killer doing what they're doing, what does a person think of death or killing, how do they view themselves and the world around them. It's a host of questions an curiosities that strikes at the core of each person and their insecurities.

Now, speaking about characters, you can't have a good character-centric story without good characters. And there's plenty of them through this first omnibus. More than anything, a lot of them come off playful, which I found interesting. You wouldn't think a tense murder plot would have room for flippant behavior, but it's there, and it works. It cuts the tension of the interactions very comfortably, and makes for a more relaxing read than you might expect. The levity really helps shift readers away from the gravity of violence and killing, and towards the curiosity and interest in exploring another person.

But let's talk specifics, specifically Totonou-kun. I really enjoy their character, for a lot of reasons. Namely, their perceived passivity of the world. It's as a way to pass time, or out of boredom, hardly ever is the mystery something that Totonou has express interest in. It's a bold strategy, but nonetheless one that certainly pays off. When faced with his interest in curry, or making it to an art exhibit on time, Totonou's disinterest in the dire situations and challenges he's faced with makes for an exciting approach. More than that though, it's the perfect personality to use as your vehicle for the exploration of the people around them. Without much a reason to, the unbiased prodding of those unfortunate enough to end up around him produces incredibly interesting results.

But I think I've rambled on long enough at this point. You want a mystery? This has got it. You want interesting theories and ideas? This has it. You want a refreshing take on the genre? It's right in front of you. Don't Call It Mystery checks so many boxes in regards to its experience that there's certainly far more people out there that would enjoy it than there is people that wouldn't. So, what's the hold up on it then? Grab a volume and get started on reading this oddly obvious mystery manga.

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6 crucial questions addressed as 180k brand-new houses required in Leicestershire

Council bosses will spend the coming months grappling with the challenges of where to build tens of thousands of new homes across Leicester and Leicestershire.

Officials say some 96,500 new homes need to be built by 2036 to cope with population growth estimates – and then a further 90,500 by 2050.

The massive scale of the development will change large parts of the city and county beyond recognition and have been set out in a newly revised ‘strategic growth plan’ (SGP).

The SGP is a vision drawn up by the city and county council as well as the seven Leicestershire district authorities intended to best manage the major changes that lie ahead and guide key decisions.

Each authority will be asked to approve the SGP meetings they will hold between now and Christmas.

Here we look at 6 of the key questions.

1) Where exactly will the houses be built?

Put simply, it is not yet known. The SGP anticipates building will continue in pockets around Leicestershire but gives some broad directions as to where major development should be concentrated by councils in the future up to 2036.

The revised strategic growth plan

Map key

A46 Expressway Corridor

The whole plan is underpinned by the creation of a southern by-pass for Leicester – otherwise called the A46 Expressway.

No exact route has been given for the road – which has been described as a key part of future national transport infrastucture – but broadly it would begin at the Hobby Horse roundabout at Syston and loop round the east and south of the city joining the M1 somewhere near Countesthorpe at a new motorway junction.

While the aim of the road is to relieve congestion on the M1 near Leicester and the A46 north of the city some 38,000 homes could be built along the corridor it would create.

poll loading

Do you think the A46 Expressway is a good idea?

0+ VOTES SO FAR

Leicestershire International Gateway Corridor

This is a large area along the M1 to the north of Coalville and north west of Loughborough.

It incorporates East Midlands Airport, Loughborough University, the proposed Toton HS2 rail hub and large industrial parks.

It is envisaged some 11,000 homes could be built here along with large amounts of office and industrial developments.

The A5 Improvement Corridor.

The A5 runs along Leicestershire’s south west border with Warwickshire.

The aim is to upgrade the A road to expressway status making it more like a motorway.

Some 5,000 homes and employment sites would be built along the improved road between the M1 and the M42.

Source – Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan

Have you seen these key planning applications?

Melton Mowbray

The revised SGP designates the town as key centre for regeneration and growth after the Government recently approved the £63.5 million construction of an eastern by-pass.

The plan says: “The recent approval for the Melton Mowbray Relief Road provides the catalyst for change.

“It will remove congestion in the town centre and open up land for development to the north and east of the town.

“Similar investment in highways to the south of the town could increase this further.

“New growth will support town centre shops and services and provide the opportunity for people to live close to where they work. The new A46 expressway and improved connections to it, will also improve connectivity to Leicester, the M1 and the Leicestershire International Gateway.”

Leicester

It has been broadly accepted Leicester will not be able to find enough space for the new homes needed to meet its growing population so its share of housing will spill out into neighbouring council areas.

Homes will however continue to be built in the city.

What’s happening in politics?

2) When will the building begin?

Again, it isn’t clear at which point between now and 2036 each component of the SGP will be developed.

The plan is a guide rather than a strict schedule and local councils will be responsible for approving – or not – each element of it as firm proposals are drawn up.

3) What consultation has there been?

The team behind the SGP ran a consultation on its initial proposals from January to May this year.

Nearly 600 responses were received – 80 per cent of them from residents and the rest from businesses, developers, land owners and organisations like the police.

Large numbers of new homes are needed in Leicestershire. Where will they go?

4) What happens next?

The Strategic Growth Plan will now be considered by the local councils which developed it, with the aim of having the plan approved by mid-December.

Then each council will look to build it into their local plans.

5) What do the politicians say?

Coun Trevor Pendleton is chairman of the SGA members advisory group.

He said: “We need to work together to manage development, focusing it in key areas, so that our city and county can grow and prosper.

“This plan will also help us bid for national funding, which is essential to get the sort of infrastructure improvements that will help to ease congestion and drive growth.

“The plan will influence more locally-made decisions on planning and development. It gives more control over planning matters back to local authorities and will inform the Local Plans that each authority develops, which set out in more detail how they will allow and encourage future growth.

“We know that some of these proposals are controversial.

“They are not easy decisions but we need to be strategic about how we manage future growth so that it is focused, sustainable and of benefit to the people who live and work here.”

Sir Peter Soulsby

Leicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “The future prosperity of our city and county is a key priority for all the partners who have shaped this plan.

“Thinking ahead is vital to ensure we get the best possible deal for Leicester and Leicestershire, particularly when it comes to getting funding for infrastructure improvements.

“We are all committed to protecting the environment and heritage that make our city, county and market towns so special.

“We also have ambitious plans and a strong shared vision to ensure that we get the best possible deal for Leicester and Leicestershire.

“Together, our voice is stronger.”

Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton added: ““I really welcome the production of the plan, it makes the area a real trailblazer in terms of the rest of the country.

“From our perspective, there’s now a long-term vision which helps us to better plan for the future. That’s particularly important in bidding for Government funding towards the transport infrastructure needed to support further growth.”

6) Is everyone so enthusiastic about the plans?

No – quite the opposite in fact.

The Leicestershire branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have described the SGP as ‘ environmentally destructive, car dependent, low density green field sprawl’

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien’s constituency is likely to be most affected by the proposed A46 Expressway and he said he had huge concerns about the plan.

He said: “I support the principle of a long term plan for the county, but unless local councils come up with some kind of plan B, with alternatives to the expressway, then this process is doomed to fail

“There is absolutely no point saying we will consult with people on a proposal for a major new road and extra housing, but then not publishing a map of where the road is supposed to go. How can people comment on something if they don’t know where it will be?

“What analysis that has been published so far suggests is that the proposed expressway won’t solve the key problem of congested routes into and out of the city.

“In fact, because it proposes unbalanced growth with so much new development on the south and east of the city, the traffic study suggests it would cause the traffic on the southern part of the city to grind to a halt.

“We need to see some proper alternatives developed so we can see some alternative options. Unless that happens I can’t possibly support this expressway bid.

“A joint plan is a good idea – but without some alternative options that can work it will be a waste of time.”

Source

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/6-key-questions-answered-180k-2066906

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6 crucial questions addressed as 180k brand-new houses required in Leicestershire

Council bosses will spend the coming months grappling with the challenges of where to build tens of thousands of new homes across Leicester and Leicestershire.

Officials say some 96,500 new homes need to be built by 2036 to cope with population growth estimates – and then a further 90,500 by 2050.

The massive scale of the development will change large parts of the city and county beyond recognition and have been set out in a newly revised ‘strategic growth plan’ (SGP).

The SGP is a vision drawn up by the city and county council as well as the seven Leicestershire district authorities intended to best manage the major changes that lie ahead and guide key decisions.

Each authority will be asked to approve the SGP meetings they will hold between now and Christmas.

Here we look at 6 of the key questions.

1) Where exactly will the houses be built?

Put simply, it is not yet known. The SGP anticipates building will continue in pockets around Leicestershire but gives some broad directions as to where major development should be concentrated by councils in the future up to 2036.

The revised strategic growth plan

Map key

A46 Expressway Corridor

The whole plan is underpinned by the creation of a southern by-pass for Leicester – otherwise called the A46 Expressway.

No exact route has been given for the road – which has been described as a key part of future national transport infrastucture – but broadly it would begin at the Hobby Horse roundabout at Syston and loop round the east and south of the city joining the M1 somewhere near Countesthorpe at a new motorway junction.

While the aim of the road is to relieve congestion on the M1 near Leicester and the A46 north of the city some 38,000 homes could be built along the corridor it would create.

poll loading

Do you think the A46 Expressway is a good idea?

0+ VOTES SO FAR

Leicestershire International Gateway Corridor

This is a large area along the M1 to the north of Coalville and north west of Loughborough.

It incorporates East Midlands Airport, Loughborough University, the proposed Toton HS2 rail hub and large industrial parks.

It is envisaged some 11,000 homes could be built here along with large amounts of office and industrial developments.

The A5 Improvement Corridor.

The A5 runs along Leicestershire’s south west border with Warwickshire.

The aim is to upgrade the A road to expressway status making it more like a motorway.

Some 5,000 homes and employment sites would be built along the improved road between the M1 and the M42.

Source – Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan

Have you seen these key planning applications?

Melton Mowbray

The revised SGP designates the town as key centre for regeneration and growth after the Government recently approved the £63.5 million construction of an eastern by-pass.

The plan says: “The recent approval for the Melton Mowbray Relief Road provides the catalyst for change.

“It will remove congestion in the town centre and open up land for development to the north and east of the town.

“Similar investment in highways to the south of the town could increase this further.

“New growth will support town centre shops and services and provide the opportunity for people to live close to where they work. The new A46 expressway and improved connections to it, will also improve connectivity to Leicester, the M1 and the Leicestershire International Gateway.”

Leicester

It has been broadly accepted Leicester will not be able to find enough space for the new homes needed to meet its growing population so its share of housing will spill out into neighbouring council areas.

Homes will however continue to be built in the city.

What’s happening in politics?

2) When will the building begin?

Again, it isn’t clear at which point between now and 2036 each component of the SGP will be developed.

The plan is a guide rather than a strict schedule and local councils will be responsible for approving – or not – each element of it as firm proposals are drawn up.

3) What consultation has there been?

The team behind the SGP ran a consultation on its initial proposals from January to May this year.

Nearly 600 responses were received – 80 per cent of them from residents and the rest from businesses, developers, land owners and organisations like the police.

Large numbers of new homes are needed in Leicestershire. Where will they go?

4) What happens next?

The Strategic Growth Plan will now be considered by the local councils which developed it, with the aim of having the plan approved by mid-December.

Then each council will look to build it into their local plans.

5) What do the politicians say?

Coun Trevor Pendleton is chairman of the SGA members advisory group.

He said: “We need to work together to manage development, focusing it in key areas, so that our city and county can grow and prosper.

“This plan will also help us bid for national funding, which is essential to get the sort of infrastructure improvements that will help to ease congestion and drive growth.

“The plan will influence more locally-made decisions on planning and development. It gives more control over planning matters back to local authorities and will inform the Local Plans that each authority develops, which set out in more detail how they will allow and encourage future growth.

“We know that some of these proposals are controversial.

“They are not easy decisions but we need to be strategic about how we manage future growth so that it is focused, sustainable and of benefit to the people who live and work here.”

Sir Peter Soulsby

Leicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “The future prosperity of our city and county is a key priority for all the partners who have shaped this plan.

“Thinking ahead is vital to ensure we get the best possible deal for Leicester and Leicestershire, particularly when it comes to getting funding for infrastructure improvements.

“We are all committed to protecting the environment and heritage that make our city, county and market towns so special.

“We also have ambitious plans and a strong shared vision to ensure that we get the best possible deal for Leicester and Leicestershire.

“Together, our voice is stronger.”

Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton added: ““I really welcome the production of the plan, it makes the area a real trailblazer in terms of the rest of the country.

“From our perspective, there’s now a long-term vision which helps us to better plan for the future. That’s particularly important in bidding for Government funding towards the transport infrastructure needed to support further growth.”

6) Is everyone so enthusiastic about the plans?

No – quite the opposite in fact.

The Leicestershire branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have described the SGP as ‘ environmentally destructive, car dependent, low density green field sprawl’

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien’s constituency is likely to be most affected by the proposed A46 Expressway and he said he had huge concerns about the plan.

He said: “I support the principle of a long term plan for the county, but unless local councils come up with some kind of plan B, with alternatives to the expressway, then this process is doomed to fail

“There is absolutely no point saying we will consult with people on a proposal for a major new road and extra housing, but then not publishing a map of where the road is supposed to go. How can people comment on something if they don’t know where it will be?

“What analysis that has been published so far suggests is that the proposed expressway won’t solve the key problem of congested routes into and out of the city.

“In fact, because it proposes unbalanced growth with so much new development on the south and east of the city, the traffic study suggests it would cause the traffic on the southern part of the city to grind to a halt.

“We need to see some proper alternatives developed so we can see some alternative options. Unless that happens I can’t possibly support this expressway bid.

“A joint plan is a good idea – but without some alternative options that can work it will be a waste of time.”

Source

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/6-key-questions-answered-180k-2066906

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6 crucial questions addressed as 180k brand-new houses required in Leicestershire

Council bosses will spend the coming months grappling with the challenges of where to build tens of thousands of new homes across Leicester and Leicestershire.

Officials say some 96,500 new homes need to be built by 2036 to cope with population growth estimates – and then a further 90,500 by 2050.

The massive scale of the development will change large parts of the city and county beyond recognition and have been set out in a newly revised ‘strategic growth plan’ (SGP).

The SGP is a vision drawn up by the city and county council as well as the seven Leicestershire district authorities intended to best manage the major changes that lie ahead and guide key decisions.

Each authority will be asked to approve the SGP meetings they will hold between now and Christmas.

Here we look at 6 of the key questions.

1) Where exactly will the houses be built?

Put simply, it is not yet known. The SGP anticipates building will continue in pockets around Leicestershire but gives some broad directions as to where major development should be concentrated by councils in the future up to 2036.

The revised strategic growth plan

Map key

A46 Expressway Corridor

The whole plan is underpinned by the creation of a southern by-pass for Leicester – otherwise called the A46 Expressway.

No exact route has been given for the road – which has been described as a key part of future national transport infrastucture – but broadly it would begin at the Hobby Horse roundabout at Syston and loop round the east and south of the city joining the M1 somewhere near Countesthorpe at a new motorway junction.

While the aim of the road is to relieve congestion on the M1 near Leicester and the A46 north of the city some 38,000 homes could be built along the corridor it would create.

poll loading

Do you think the A46 Expressway is a good idea?

0+ VOTES SO FAR

Leicestershire International Gateway Corridor

This is a large area along the M1 to the north of Coalville and north west of Loughborough.

It incorporates East Midlands Airport, Loughborough University, the proposed Toton HS2 rail hub and large industrial parks.

It is envisaged some 11,000 homes could be built here along with large amounts of office and industrial developments.

The A5 Improvement Corridor.

The A5 runs along Leicestershire’s south west border with Warwickshire.

The aim is to upgrade the A road to expressway status making it more like a motorway.

Some 5,000 homes and employment sites would be built along the improved road between the M1 and the M42.

Source – Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan

Have you seen these key planning applications?

Melton Mowbray

The revised SGP designates the town as key centre for regeneration and growth after the Government recently approved the £63.5 million construction of an eastern by-pass.

The plan says: “The recent approval for the Melton Mowbray Relief Road provides the catalyst for change.

“It will remove congestion in the town centre and open up land for development to the north and east of the town.

“Similar investment in highways to the south of the town could increase this further.

“New growth will support town centre shops and services and provide the opportunity for people to live close to where they work. The new A46 expressway and improved connections to it, will also improve connectivity to Leicester, the M1 and the Leicestershire International Gateway.”

Leicester

It has been broadly accepted Leicester will not be able to find enough space for the new homes needed to meet its growing population so its share of housing will spill out into neighbouring council areas.

Homes will however continue to be built in the city.

What’s happening in politics?

2) When will the building begin?

Again, it isn’t clear at which point between now and 2036 each component of the SGP will be developed.

The plan is a guide rather than a strict schedule and local councils will be responsible for approving – or not – each element of it as firm proposals are drawn up.

3) What consultation has there been?

The team behind the SGP ran a consultation on its initial proposals from January to May this year.

Nearly 600 responses were received – 80 per cent of them from residents and the rest from businesses, developers, land owners and organisations like the police.

Large numbers of new homes are needed in Leicestershire. Where will they go?

4) What happens next?

The Strategic Growth Plan will now be considered by the local councils which developed it, with the aim of having the plan approved by mid-December.

Then each council will look to build it into their local plans.

5) What do the politicians say?

Coun Trevor Pendleton is chairman of the SGA members advisory group.

He said: “We need to work together to manage development, focusing it in key areas, so that our city and county can grow and prosper.

“This plan will also help us bid for national funding, which is essential to get the sort of infrastructure improvements that will help to ease congestion and drive growth.

“The plan will influence more locally-made decisions on planning and development. It gives more control over planning matters back to local authorities and will inform the Local Plans that each authority develops, which set out in more detail how they will allow and encourage future growth.

“We know that some of these proposals are controversial.

“They are not easy decisions but we need to be strategic about how we manage future growth so that it is focused, sustainable and of benefit to the people who live and work here.”

Sir Peter Soulsby

Leicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “The future prosperity of our city and county is a key priority for all the partners who have shaped this plan.

“Thinking ahead is vital to ensure we get the best possible deal for Leicester and Leicestershire, particularly when it comes to getting funding for infrastructure improvements.

“We are all committed to protecting the environment and heritage that make our city, county and market towns so special.

“We also have ambitious plans and a strong shared vision to ensure that we get the best possible deal for Leicester and Leicestershire.

“Together, our voice is stronger.”

Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton added: ““I really welcome the production of the plan, it makes the area a real trailblazer in terms of the rest of the country.

“From our perspective, there’s now a long-term vision which helps us to better plan for the future. That’s particularly important in bidding for Government funding towards the transport infrastructure needed to support further growth.”

6) Is everyone so enthusiastic about the plans?

No – quite the opposite in fact.

The Leicestershire branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) have described the SGP as ‘ environmentally destructive, car dependent, low density green field sprawl’

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien’s constituency is likely to be most affected by the proposed A46 Expressway and he said he had huge concerns about the plan.

He said: “I support the principle of a long term plan for the county, but unless local councils come up with some kind of plan B, with alternatives to the expressway, then this process is doomed to fail

“There is absolutely no point saying we will consult with people on a proposal for a major new road and extra housing, but then not publishing a map of where the road is supposed to go. How can people comment on something if they don’t know where it will be?

“What analysis that has been published so far suggests is that the proposed expressway won’t solve the key problem of congested routes into and out of the city.

“In fact, because it proposes unbalanced growth with so much new development on the south and east of the city, the traffic study suggests it would cause the traffic on the southern part of the city to grind to a halt.

“We need to see some proper alternatives developed so we can see some alternative options. Unless that happens I can’t possibly support this expressway bid.

“A joint plan is a good idea – but without some alternative options that can work it will be a waste of time.”

Source

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/6-key-questions-answered-180k-2066906

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