The shaft of light in the blue.

A collection of stories about finding meaning in life and your place in this world.

1. Ao ni Koubou (The Shaft of Light in the Blue): A teacher indifferent to his job finds a baby swallow and raises it with one of his students.
2. Ame ga Yandara (If the Rain Should Stop): She only sees him in the rain when he goes to meet with his girlfriend.
3. 17-sai no Hyouhon (Specimens of 17-Year-Olds): Confused by social mores, she fakes her way through life. So how does he read her so well?
4. Hanasaku Marble (Blooming Marble): A carefree girl helps a younger boy get through a rough patch. All in good fun, right?