Goodbye Alter

Nio Nakatani, known for her delicate and heartwarming portrayal of girls’ love, presents a marvelous collection of short stories that span her whole career. With works including her striking debut title Farewell to My Alter, enthralling tales from the Éclair anthologies, and a hauntingly captivating piece penned exclusively for this volume, Nakatani explores the deeper nuances of loss, identity, and matters of the heart. (Source: Yen Press) 1. **Sayonara Alter** (さよならオルタ, Farewell to my Alter) 2. **Yuusha wa San-kai Sekai wo Sukuu** (勇者は三回世界を救, The Hero Saves the World Three Times) 3. **Namida Fuumi Escargot** (なみだ風味エスカルゴ, Tear-Flavored Escargot) 4. **Shiawase wa Kizu no Katachi** (幸せは傷のかたち, Happiness in the Shape of a Scar) 5. **Itsu datte Yokogao** (いつだって横顔, Always in Profile) 6. **Komimication** (こみみけーしょん, Comm-ear-ication) 7. **Watashi Custom Maid** (わたしカスタムメイド, I Am Custom-Made) 8. **Double Bed** (ダブルベッド) 9. **Yasashiku Naritai** (優しくなりたい, I Want to Be Kind)