Gorou is an ob-gyn with a life far removed from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry - the world of his favorite idol, rising star Ai Hoshino. But when the two are unexpectedly brought togethe...

A hardworking career woman who never married died alone, found in a miserable state. Her niece, Yamaguchi Narumi (35 and single), who was hit hard by the news shifted from looking for marriage to preparing f...

He has been a recluse for the past 10 years in that big house overlooking a bicycle parking lot. One day, a girl approaches and confessed to him, disturbing the world he's been cooping himself up in. A onesh...

A girl sees stars in the people and things around her. Some are bigger and shine, others dull and dim like her own. She meets two boys from school one day who show her that all stars can shine brightly, if y...

Everyone has a secret and are anxious about it. For example, if it's a sexual preference that is difficult for others to understand. This is a naked confession by sexual perverts visiting the cafe "statice"....

"The youth ensemble of love, food and war..."

A collection of short stories which feature the mystery of human beings with a seemingly surreal yet pure literature-like style. 1. Akahoshi-kun 2. Suiheisen JPG (Water Horizon JPG) 3. Hiruyasumi (Lunch Bre...

Ryu and his friend Jay find a new companion in Hwa Ja, but find the scrutiny of the outside world harsh and cold. When his family moves away, Jay is left alone. 10 years later, Ryu is notified of Jay's dea...

The protagonist, Okada, is in his mid-twenties and works part-time for a building cleaning company. He lives his life feeling anxious and dissatisfied with his unremarkable days. What will he do when he can�...

Paraphrased from Kotonoha: This is a collection of eight stories (there are 9 chapters, because story 6 is composed of chapters 6 and 7). Story 1: Teased and Stepped On, What Blooms is a Passionate Flower ...

Everything about college student Amamiya Yuuhi is average: grades, looks, and his blasé outlook on life. So what happens when he awakens one day to a talking lizard, who informs him that there is a gigantic...

Fifth grade. The threshold of puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Nitori Shuichi and his new friend Takatsuki Yoshino enjoy happy homes and loving families, and are well-liked by th...

This collection is an amalgamation of work reflecting Hiroki Endo's philosophy and his outstanding ability to draw and to tell stories. Volume 1: "The Crows, the Girl, and the Yakuza"(カラスと少女と...

This is a short story collection anchored with the tale of a young woman who is trying to ignore the reality that her husband is a serial killer, including "The Record of Peter Kyulten", "Sensual Nights", "L...