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A compilation of short stories on the theme of “boxes.” 1) The Setting Sun An art dealer deals with the impending death of a promising young artist. 2) Always a Holiday with You A high school student’s fantasy becomes reality in an unexpected way. 3) Pandora’s Elevator 4) Coffin Under the Snow
A town in ancient China has fallen under a curse and all the water resources are drying up. In order to save everyone, a young girl has been picked as a sacrificial lamb for the water God Kahaku, who resides in a far away places called Suiko. The girl and his bodyguard En travels to Kahaku to prepare for her sacrifice, however, everything is not what it seems.
Takashi Asada who works as a debt collector, is having an affair with his boss Kikuchi, the president of Loans Kikuchi. They keep their relationship a secret from Kikuchi's wife--however, they are nearly found out when Kikuchi accidentally drops a ring from his pocket--ring matching the one Asada is wearing. They are saved by Tsutomu Kawae, who came to negotiate postponement of a debt repayment on behalf of his ex-wife and her family running a travel agency. Tsutomu takes the ring and pretends to be Asada's lover... now the debt collectors are indebted to Tsutomu and Asada is forced to 'test-ride' Tsutomu's new mountain-climbing vacation which is supposed to bring money to the travel agency and enable them to repay the debt. However, despite his initial dislike for mountain-climbing, Asada seems to be charmed by the newly discovered mountain paradise... or perhaps by Tsutomu?
Aoba Shuppan published the first 8 volumes. In 2009 Seisensha took over, reprinted the first 8 volumes, and continued with volume 9.
A mystery romance between a beautiful aristocrat and a Japanese student set in England at the beginning of the 20th century! For some reason, incidents haunt them everywhere they go. Al solves cases with his clear mind and Ichiro's ability to take action and his intuition, but these two begin to form a bond that goes beyond friendship. .. ..!?
1. Kageboushi-tachi no Shima 2. Hoshi no Ochita Basho 3. Hoshigari Bito 4. Kesshou Kaido
A bride walks through a desolate field... she is Konori, a girl eight years of age. In order to save her town from starvation, she was offered as a bride to Gemuri, a fearsome demon. As she traveled across the desolate grasslands of the Yellow Sea Plain, what fierce destiny awaits the girl at the end of the journey!? This collection of elegant works of Oriental fantasy Includes the title story and also "Kareno no Hanayome" (枯れ野の花嫁). (Source: Homesha, translated)
The time was the Meiji Era at the end of the century. In the imperial capital of Tokyo, a series of bizarre incidents have been taking place. The great writer Kyoka Izumi took up the challenge of solving these mysteries. Human greed and sorrow shake the Imperial City! Masumi Kagetsu, editor of the magazine "Gensou Club," was amazed by Kyoka's mysterious deductive abilities, and at the same time, he was also attracted to his humanity... (Source: Gakken, translated) 1. **Kohaku no Kioku** (琥珀の記憶) 2. **Marebito no Uroko** (まれびとの鱗) 3. **Kiri no Ichichou London** (霧の一丁倫敦) 4. **Shinoda** (しのだ)
1. **Akai Sode** (赤い袖) 2. **Chinmoku** (沈黙) 3. **Mayonaka no Shokutaku** (真夜中の食卓) 4. **Iei ga Nai!** (遺影がない！) 5. **Kotou no Himegimi** (孤島の姫君) 6. **Utsukushiki Kemono-tachi** (美しき獣たち)
Stories: **1) Yon & Mu no Yuurei Bukken** (よん&むーの幽霊物件) **2) The Return of the Hanging Balloons** (Kubitsuri Kikyuu Sairai, 首吊り気球・再来) **3) Layers of Fear** (Kyoufu no Juusou, 恐怖の重層) A one-shot about a strange curse visited on a family after an archaeological dig. One-shot in celebration of 30 years of Itou Junji's career. **4) Demon's Voice** (Masei, 魔声) This one-shot was a short extra in a guide book for a Sirens game. A mysterious siren out at sea drives fishermen to madness. - Description by Slug Chicks
Collection of stories: 1. Hiru no Tsuki (昼の月) 2. Boku wa Tabi wo Suru (僕は旅をする) 3. Ame ni Nareba Ii (雨になればいい) 4. Yoru no Mori no Soko ni (夜の森の底に) 5. Mayonaka no Shokutaku (真夜中の食卓) 6. Iei ga Nai! (遺影がない！) 7. Wasurejimo Fumite Kuru Mono Ari (忘れ霜踏みて来るものあり)