Itsuko, an office lady working at a bank, is having an affair with her boss, Harada. As they meet in love hotels to avoid public attention, Itsuko's feelings for him only grow stronger!! This book contains the title story and two other full-length stories that depict the dramatic drama of two people who fall into the trap of love between a modern man and woman. 1. **Koi Hi Koi Hite** (恋ひ恋ひて) 2. **Ishi no Meiro** (石の迷路) 3. **Kurakimichi Yori** (冥き途より)

Ruri is a woman who exudes a mysterious fragrance resembling that of a shining lapis lazuli flower. The story depicts the abnormal sexual relationships between men who become fascinated by her charms! 1. **Ruriiro Genka** (瑠璃色幻花) 2. **Harushoumu Genka** (春宵夢幻花) 3. **Aki Kouro Genka** (秋紅露幻花) 4. **Lapis Lazuli Diamond** (ラピスラズリ・ダイヤモンド)

Takako Sano, an assistant to a manga artist, was raped as a child. She discovers the body of a young girl. This resonates with her own experience, and Takako's fear of men reaches its peak. Then, a detective from Chofu Police Station, Takahashi Katsumi, appears before her... A story of the light and shadow of the abyss of love and sexuality!

This is a shocking collection of works that depicts the dark thoughts lurking in people's hearts from various angles. 1. **Dark Memory** The story depicts the frank sexuality and anguish of adolescence. 2. **Tonari no Otoko** (隣の男) The story depicts an abnormal stalker. 3. **Carmen** (カルメン) 4. **Tokyo Yasoukyoku** (東京夜想曲) 5. **Akai Kingyo Tooi Matsuri** (赤い金魚 遠い祭り)