A Collection of Oneshots
Story 1: Hidarite no Love Letter
Nishino has been sitting next to the most popular guy in her class, Minami Taiga. Nishino loves Minami, for the main reason that Nishino has always been ignored or made-fun of by her classmates except for Minami. One day, Minami notices the messages that Nishino has been writing on her left hand, which kindles a new…
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Once Upon a Time
A lost little girl wants to find her way home...
See You Next Time
A girl calmly reminisces about her dead friend.
Imp in the Night
A little imp wonders why he's afraid of the night.
Sakura Antique Store
The story of an old watch sitting in the window display of the Sakura Antique Store.
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A national prosperity law has been passed in a dystopian nation resulting in citizens between the ages of 18-24 being randomly selected to die for the good of the nation. These citizens are given 24-hour notification of their impending death. These notifications are known as "ikigami"—the ostensible reason for this system being to help demonstrate the value of life.
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After a fire, a middle-aged man meets a homeless single mother and her daughter at the convenience store. He is instantly reminded of someone he used to know over a decade ago. Could it be...?
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Koufuku na Taikutsu (幸福な退屈)
A manga that revolves around an old-fashioned all-night food stall, the various dishes that the stall owner prepares to suit the tastes of different customers, and the joys, griefs, trials and tribulations of his faithful patrons.
Nominated for the 2nd Manga Taisho in 2009.
Won Shougakukan Award in 2010.
Adapted to a TV series in 2009 & Film in 2014.
Big Comics Release