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Short stories all centering around farewells in life. 1. **Sister's Departure** A boy has mixed feelings about his older sister moving out to live with her recently wed husband in Tokyo. 2. **Pareidolia at Dawn** Hakushio is a succubus who resides in a forest. Hakushio is perplexed by Niwa, who has no heart and wants to know what love is. 3. **Spring, a Storm, and a Curtain Call** Kaya and Shono are two girls in the theater club who are mulling over their future career paths. 4. **Loop** A textless story showing footage of a young woman. 5. **Nectar Afterglow** 1 6. **Nectar Afterglow** 2 Fuji is a Nectarist, turning corpses into nectar for grieving families as a funeral ceremony. 7. **Life of a Flower** A man becomes a famous painter even though he feels he is nothing special.
In the far future, a huge mass of energy, dubbed as the "Star of Destruction" appears near Mars, and brings about the threat of human extinction as it approaches Earth. The appearance of the star caused usual atmospheric patterns and deformation of the Earth. This triggered acts of war and terrorism throughout the world, and has critically damaged the Earth. However, the true omen of disaster has yet to come. And so there was a 100 years left. For the sake of avoiding extinction, mankind came up with a few plans. The first of which would be the Earth escape plan, to build space shuttles and invent technologies to allow them to live in space. There was, however, a flaw in that, for a human would never be able to live throughout the whole of a 100 years to oversee the project, and therefore the Felix plan was put in place, which was to create a new species of human beings through the use of gene manipulation, allowing them to have bodies that do not age and possess a high level of intelligence. The formation of a single government body, the Earth Unified Government, was setup to oversee that, and at the same time recruit an army to suppress any organizations who would oppose to the plan. And so 99 years have passed... There is a Felix girl who actively contributed as a member of the plan to escape Earth. Having devoted her whole life to the plan, she wishes to stay on Earth for the rest of her life, having finished her work, and certain that Humanity's existence is secured. And so one day, the Earth Unified Government Army sent a young man to the girl's side. His work there, to protect her, and also to free her from her restraints. And so the story begins with their meeting. A little story, about a dying planet and a girl.
In 2036, Tokyo is the scene of an unexpected apocalypse: gigantic female biomechanical entities, the “Girl Devices,” invade Earth and make it their domain. Humanity takes refuge on Mars and, years later, organizes the Seventh Operation to Reclaim Earth. The elite Alpha unit is sent to the occupied planet to confront the Girl Devices and unravel the mystery of their origin. Amidst ruins and colossal battles, the mission turns into a journey toward the truth about humanity and the dark bond that unites it with these monstrous creatures. Italian edition announced by In Your Face Comix
Nobuko Mori is a tomboyish young woman who has just moved into a town by the sea. Through a chance encounter, she comes to know Sano, an older woman who is a fashion designer for children's clothing and lives in the same town. As the two become good friends, complicated matters deeply rooted in Mori's heart begin to surface... An unflinching, frank drama between women centered on the growth of a woman.
Satoru and Scoop head to Gargoyle City in search of their childhood friend Paula. It was a phantom city that Gargoyles continue to protect even after the inhabitants have died!!! (Source: Seirin Kougeisha)
My stepbrother, Akira, was introduced to me as a high school student when our parents remarried. He is a beautiful boy but shy because he grew up in a difficult family environment. I've always wanted brother, so I spent time with Akira for his sake, and...... we hit it off right away, and we quickly grew close! I asked him, "......bro, do you like me?" "Yes, of course." Our relationship deepened despite a critical misunderstanding. Until finally, I realized that Akira was actually my "sister" and I became very confused....... "I liked the relationship between us when we were just brothers. But I wish we could be something more than that." Akira's new approach, trying to make us "lovers" instead of "siblings," has begun! A flirtatious love comedy with an easy-going, too-cute, little-brother-like sister! (Source: Fantasia Bunko, translated)
"Until the demon lurking among the participants is slain, this game shall not end." Lady Hermina, the daughter of the Count Einhorn, finds herself entangled in a deadly game called the "Summoning Ritual of a Wicked God" within an ancient northern castle, alongside her childhood friend and maid, Charlotte. Among the eight participants at the castle, two are designated as "demons," tasked with murdering one person each night. Those who are not demons must execute a suspicious individual through daily voting, participants are unable to leave the castle until all demons are annihilated. In this game where death looms, Hermina must use all of her wits to survive, while trying to protect Charlotte, but...!? (Source: Lanove, translated)
Theora is a mysterious traveler who visits strange festivals all over Japan. What is her purpose? And what is the true nature of the festivals she visits? A new sensation of human drama with festivals and science fiction! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
The first of two early works one-shot compilations by Minori Kimura, this collects works from her latter half of high school through college, with one one-shot from her 20's at the end. Common themes include waiting, loneliness, and the psychology of children. 1. **Rain** (雨, Ame) - A boy is falsely accused of tearing a classmate's photo, but things don't seem to favor his truth. This boy is no stranger to lies and falsehoods, however... 2. **Tommy** (トミィ) - Tommy is a boy whose father perished during the war. Though the truth is hidden from him, Tommy begins to notice something is off.... 3. **Balloon** (風船, Fuusen) - A largely silent one-shot about a girl who longs for the embodiment of joy: balloons. 4. **Tunnel** (トンネル) - A recollection of one's time when he was a young boy, and a tunnel that only he felt fear toward. 5. **Carrot** (にんじん, Ninjin) - A reflection on one's dislike for carrots when he was a young boy, and a certain incident regarding that. 6. **Mamoru-kun is Dead** (まもる君が死んだ, Mamoru-kun ga Shinda) - A whole town investigates what happened to one young boy, while also reflecting upon the wrongs done to him. 7. **A Joyful Tale** (こうふくな話, Koufuku na Hanashi) - Kimura reflects upon the aspects of her younger self that she has now lost. The only one-shot not in a shojo magazine, instead published in COM. 8. **The Wingless Bird** (翼のない鳥, Tsubasa no nai Tori) - The tale of Joey, a country boy who has always wished to fly since he was very young. Joey departs from home, wanting to find out a way in which he can fly, but he discovers much more in the wide world he explores.
