Celebrating his 45th anniversary in 2019, Watase Seizo is a pioneer of color comics in Japan. His urban and stylish stories continues to attract many readers, especially with his masterpiece "Heart Cocktail" (1983-89). Mr. Watase's works, which are comics full of charm in each single image, have a timeless universality that continues to be loved. They have been used in many fashion magazines, book covers, record/CD jackets, corporate advertisements, and calendars. In addition, there have been many promotional works drawn at the request of companies. This book is a collection of rare short stories, including the title story "Heart Cocktail Renaissance" published in 2018, as well as works drawn for corporate tie-ins, all in one place. It will be a unique opportunity for long-time fans to be reunited with fantastic works, and for new readers to be touched by "Watase World" for the first time. (Source: Shogakukan, translated) Included Stories: **Heart Cocktail Renaissance** (ハートカクテル ルネサンス, 2017) **Heart Cocktail Ishinomaki** (ハートカクテル石巻, 2016) **Dolphin People** (ドルフィンピープル, 2004) **Sometimes Happy** (2008-2009) **Tomorrow no Iro** (TOMORROWの色, 2011) **46000-Nichi no Koi** (46000日の恋) **Portugal** (ボーチュガル, 2018) **TWINKLE STORY**

The manga centres on Natsuno, a woman who has the ability to hear music from people. She aspired to be a violin luthier but ended up succeeding her family's Kyoto tea shop when her mother passed away. (Source: Anime News Network)