Sara has always wanted to try the cookies that Matsuri makes for her, but never has because of her fear of gaining weight. But now that Matsuri is moving, will Sara tell her true feelings, or will she always be yearning for macaroons?

Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial rule in 1928; the reversed fate of two girls. (Source: KakaoPage, translated)

After being dumped by my boyfriend, I -- Miura Kana, made my way to the school's roof, intending to end my life. However, what I found there was a peculiar girl who called herself 'scarecrow' -- along with the venom-tongued 'Tinman' and the smiling 'Lion' Lion told me, "Since we've all decided to die, why don't we first exact revenge before dying?" And so, I became Dorothy, the one who would kill the Wicked Witch of the West and fulfill everyone's wishes, the 'Wizard of Oz'. Underneath the clear blue sky, this was our only Sanctuary. Through interacting with others, we discovered what we lacked in our selves...

*Note: This is a promotional one-shot for the novel of the same name.*

Kataribanashi-hen is an anthology, illustrated by several artists. The stories are fanfictions, submitted for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Awards.

“Never left without saying goodbye.” A girl who lost her way and found herself in that mysterious place met “Deemo”, a man dressed completely in black. There, every time they played the piano a tree would grow taller, leading them to the “place” where the girl would have to return. And then, the “dream” that both the girl and Deemo wished for at the end is― (Source: Deemo Wikia)

**Original Webtoon:** [Naver Webtoon](https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=602287), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.nhn?productNo=3160279)

“A god lives in this house” This was a favorite saying of Kanae Shinjyou’s mother. Surprisingly, it turns out her words had truth to them! Shortly after her mother’s passing, Kanae found herself able to see the god in question. Only problem is, though he’s a god, he’s the god of poverty! It’s thanks to him her life has been one giant monetary struggle after another! He may fill the empty void left by her mother, but is it really worth continuing a life in poverty? Who needs a god of poverty anyway? (Source: Weekend Betsuender)

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A young man born deaf and mute, shunned by those around him and named 'Kegare' (Unclean). He's hired as a guard by a lady at a certain estate. The lady, who possesses a mysterious constitution, attempts to communicate with Kegare through sign language while telling him, "You may kill me." [Original Web Publication](https://magcomi.com/episode/316112896880507185)

If you are feeling depressed with your daily life, you little pet dog may comfort you.

The governing race, the Karma froze the planet Roon as a result of war and emigrated to a neighboring planet. Four-thousand years later, the ice covering Roon started melting and the Karma began migrating back to Roon. This is a heroic fantasy that portrays the young boy, Dulk, who gains the power of wonder sealed in the darkness of history, and comes face-to-face with his destiny. (Source: Japan Media Arts Festival) **Note:** Won the Excellence Prize in the manga category at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2009.