Four short stories to discover the thousand and one facets of the human soul and the hot district of the capital: Shinjuku! 1. **Shinjuku Elegy: Shiawase Shinkirou** (新宿悲歌　しあわせ　しんきろう) \- Shigeru, an unscrupulous flatterer, falls under the spell of Yukiko, a young blind girl lost in the urban jungle. 2. **Sukapin** (素寒貧) \- Toshio, a needy rocker, crosses paths with Ai, a wealthy heiress eager for adventure away from the family cocoon. 3. **Good-bye** \- Takeshi, a traveling charm salesman, is forced to adopt a little girl he believes has been abandoned. 4. **Shinjuku Elegy: Shiawase Shinkirou 2** (新宿悲歌　しあわせ　しんきろう・２) \- Following a fight to save a damsel in distress, Umitaro, Yukiko and Shigeru's son, puts on the gloves and enters the world of boxing...

In the *Private Dolls* series: V.1 - *Private Dolls* V.2 - *Ruby* Characters: Sakurazawa+Shouta, Igarashi, Mikami; Shikibu+Toudou, Kashiwabara From [Rootkitten](https://www.mangaupdates.com/groups.html?id=3098): 1. [...] In this doujinshi [naked ape](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=1126) gives their readers an opportunity to look directly into the eyes and heart of the legendary captain. 2. Witnessing a caring attitude of certain members of the 1st unit, Kashiwabara draws quite an unequivocal conclusion. Note: It was released at the same time as the 5th official manga volume. V.3 - *Pillow Talk*

My lady. I have prepared delicious black tea with cakes and outstanding mysteries. What's Hakoniwa Detective Agency? It is a detective agency that handles extraordinary cases. It accepts cases that are related to the supernatural, urban legends, or rumors that people do not consult with common detective agencies. It also provides delicious black tea and desserts to our clients. Koushirou Kujou He is the butler of Hakoniwa Detective Agency, but is also a famous detective. He is not only erudite, but also insightful with eloquence. He is overprotective of Yui, but is very invective to Akira. Yui Mikami She appears to be a petite girl; however, she is able to see and be possessed by spirits. She is the master of Hakoniwa Detective Agency. She is fond of desserts. Akira Satou He is searching for "the phantom of that day" which stayed by him at a time when he was distressed. He is a high schooler finally arriving at Hakoniwa Detective Agency. He has a positive way of thinking and is resilient.

「Why have you collapsed in front of another person’s house?」 A story about a woman who picked up a drunk man in front of her house and a man who got captivated by her cooking.

Psychological abuse from parents is hard to make known. Ever since she was little, Tsubaki had felt uneasy about these words and actions, but when she realized it was a threat to her life, she decided to run away from her parents. Choosing to live for herself. This book details her experience and the necessary steps she took to sever ties with them as much as possible in today's Japan. *Note: The chapter count includes a prologue and an epilogue.*