A anthology series themed around idiosyncratic women. **Included one-shots:** Tenchou to Baito no Hanashi, Risou no Hito

*A collection of six stories published in Feel Young between 2007 and 2008.*

Includes a total of 9 works, including the debut work of Youko Miyako, a master who grasps the "soft place" of an adult's heart. Refreshing and rich short stories.

1. **Sakura** (桜) 2. **Mashou** (魔性) 3. **Summer of Love** 4. **WEEK END** 5. **Pin Heel** (ピンヒール) 6. **Neko** (猫) 7. **Neko #2** (猫＃2) 8. **Champagne no Awa no You ni** (シャンパンの泡のように) 9. **Zakuro** (柘榴) 10. **Watashi ni Nita Ko** (私に似た子) 11. **Ai ga Ippai** (愛がいっぱい) 12. **One Piece** (ワンピース)

Indefectible bond, eternal promise, or ruthless yoke, what happens to the union of marriage when Life puts it to the test? Between idealized dream and reality of feelings, this collection of short stories on the theme of the union of two beings oscillates between raw realism and absolute romanticism, for the best... and for the worst! A sensitive, romantic and touching work, which invites reflection.

Shoko lives with her husband and daughter, but when her daughter is accepted to a prestigious private school, the high tuition fees and other expenses make it difficult for the family to make ends meet. Then, a mother friend offers her a "secret part-time job"...

When he entered high school, "Youthful Exuberance" was added to the subject list. It is a world where how you live your youth has become a criteria for higher education and for getting a job. Issei Hanayama just wants to live a "normal" life, while Kazutoshi Suzuki, his childhood friend, wants to be a model "youth." On their first day of school, they get into a fight and end their friendship. Some are at the mercy of the evaluation system, some surrender to it, and some challenge it.... A tragi-comic high school life begins―!? (Source: Shodensha, translated) *Note: Chapter count includes three volume-bonus chapters and the original one-shot version.*

Editor Shoko, in her mid-30s, meets her colleague Momonai and they get married. Momouchi is still vague about having children, but one day Shoko discovers she is pregnant... What about the jobs of men and women who have children after the age of 40? What about their parents' homes? What about their plans for the future? A colorful slow life story!

A women in her 30s with money problems applies for a dubious but high paying part-time job where she meets 2 men also in need of money.