Ex-yankee, Aki Kan is now managing the run-down apartment building that his late grandmother left him. He lives a self-indulgent life, spending every day at pachinko parlours while his tenants keep moving out, leaving his building with mostly empty rooms. One day, he discovered a mysterious little girl with a cat who had settled down in one of those rooms. Thus begins a tear-inducing and touching yet funny story of an ex-yankee landlord and a 5 year old girl with unknown circumstances.

Apparently, one in four couples getting married in Japan now have a "shotgun wedding"! A baby arrives unexpectedly, bringing joy but also a lot of anxiety. But there's also an extraordinary joy and emotion unique to "shotgun weddings"! This omnibus collection compiles the tear-jerking stories of these girls. It also includes a hilarious real-life birth story from a manga artist! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

1. **Kusuri Yubi no Uso** (くすり指の嘘) 2. **Yasashii Kareshi no Tsukuri kata** (やさしい彼氏のつくりかた) 3. **Kimi wo Wasurenai** (君を忘れない) 4. **Waka tte Hoshii: 10-dai de Mama ni Natta Onnanoko** (わかってほしい～１０代でママになった女の子) 5. **Anata ni Aeta** (あなたに逢えた)

Meeting your baby, becoming a mother—it's a miracle. A life you longed for, a life you received unexpectedly. The 280 days with your unborn child are a precious time to deepen the bond between mother and child. This moving anthology supports mothers who want to share the joy and anticipation of pregnancy, and those who want the courage to face the fear of childbirth. It includes five stories on themes such as childbirth while battling cancer and infertility treatment. It also includes stories about sexual concerns during pregnancy. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

"How should I interact with my child?" First-time mothers are always full of anxiety and worries. But don't worry. You're not alone in your struggles... This is an anthology of masterpieces supporting mothers who are working hard for their children's smiles. You'll surely find yourself in the stories of these six mothers who are working hard at raising their children. (Source: Kodansha, translated)