Melty Pudding is a controversial Japanese photobook (shashinshū) featuring Rei Asamizu
The book featuring Rei Asamizu is a verified photo book (photogravure) released in April 2007. It is not a novel or a cookbook, but rather a "junior idol" title that became a focal point in international debates regarding Japanese child protection laws and the "lolicon" genre. Release Date: April 2007. Subject: Features then 9-year-old child model Rei Asamizu. Publisher: Shinkosha.
This is a fascinating and somewhat enigmatic topic. "Rei Asamizu," "Melty Pudding," and "Book Verified" appear to be fragments from different contexts—likely a mix of a persona, a creative work, and a digital artifact (possibly from a niche game, visual novel, or online community).
The public outcry generated by Melty Pudding and similar 2007 releases became a catalyst for legal changes in Japan: