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...

A collection of short stories which feature the mystery of human beings with a seemingly surreal yet pure literature-like style. Akahoshi-kunSuiheisen JPG (Water Horizon JPG)Hiruyasumi (Lunch Break)Dan-kun no...

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", "Lord...

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’t...

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 for...

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 their...

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 death...

Collection of one-shots: 1. Hagane no Kokoro2. Neo Dutch Wife3. Stand by You (YOKOYARI Mengo)4. Kawaii (YOKOYARI Mengo)5. One Flower6. Koi wa Zenkeishisei7. Namu Ami Daisuki

The story of a mixed couple, a Japanese man named Iwao Shishido and a Filipino named Irene. Foreign wife Irene suddenly appeared in a cold village like a blowing pool.

Married life isn't all lovey-dovey, or ooh-la-la steamy--not when you and your partner have opposing sex drives. When a married woman with a raging libido can't find the satisfaction she needs from her tame...

As leaders of their prestigious academy’s student council, Kaguya and Miyuki are the elite of the elite! But it’s lonely at the top. Luckily for them, they’ve fallen in love! There’s just one problem - they...

Every young couple has high hopes for their unborn child, and Sara and Kouta Takano are no different. But only days away from giving birth, Sara learns about the tragedy of Malala Yousafzai's attempted...

Included in Isshou Suki tte Yutta jan one-shots collection.

Nanoka and Koshiro were separated at a young age when their parents divorced. Now, 10 years have passed, and Koshiro has already forgotten about his younger sister. Yet, Nanoka has decided to attend the nearby...

“Hey, wanna do it?” In this so-called “romantic comedy,” Yamamoto—a spineless college student working nights at a convenience store—reunites with Hayashi Megumi, the arrogant “Queen” (read: Bitch) who once...

Hazama-san, who finds herself in a new job at a record label, discovers one of her colleagues is secretly an oil baron. She makes it her mission to find out who and marry him so as to fund her expensive habits.

Ao and Takaomi are two childhood friends living near an industrial area. Keeping their feelings hidden from one another, they carry on with their daily lives in high school. "It's our final summer in school...

Makunouchi: Kubonouchi Eisaku Kessakushu is a collection of short stories that seinen author Kubonouchi Eisaku, known for notable titles such as Chocolat, Cherry and Watanabe, has written in his early days. The...