This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.
Pairing: Akashi x Kuroko From *AkaKuro Doujinshi*: Blue Hawaii was not only Kuroko-colored, but it was a representation of first love.
A harlot named Asagiri resides in a low class brothel called Yoshiwara, living out her days experiencing neither joy nor sadness. Once her contract ends, she will leave. That is, until she falls in love for the first time with an artisan named Hanjirou. She bides her time at Yoshiwara waiting for him to return, and the two finally reunite, but as prostitute and customer?
Pairing: Akashi x Kuroko From AkaKuro Doujinshi: An AU (alternate universe) doujinshi where Akashi meets a special cat!Kuroko.
Ichiki is a handsome university student whose blinding smile would captivate anyone around him. Right now, he's infatuated with Yomura, the super plain-looking manager at the cafe he works at! After having his heart stolen by the boring but hardworking Yomura, Ichiki made aggressive attempts at courting him and finally got to become his lover. However, three months have passed since they started dating and there hasn't been any progress ever since! Despite being skilled at romance, the ever popular Ichiki found himself having a hard time with Yomura... This is the story of a handsome part-timer and a boring cafe manager as they struggle with their romance!