On a trip to Las Vegas, Sydney receives an unexpected letter when she checks in to the hotel. "Sweetheart, where are you?" There must be some mistake. Sydney is just a plain-Jane waitress and there are no boys back home who would write her such an ardent letter. Feeling bad for the sender who would inevitably wind up waiting all night for no one, Sydney goes to the appointed bar in order to return the letter. When she approaches an exceedingly handsome gentleman sitting all on his own, the wheels of fate begin to turn for Sydney! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/93144/)

This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.

**Official Translations:** English: [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/bl/work/=/product_id/RJ01306344.html), [BOOTH](https://booth.pm/items/6372271), Fantia S.Chinese: [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/bl/work/=/product_id/RJ01288406.html), [BOOTH](https://booth.pm/zh-cn/items/6263831), Fantia

A story that can be read from the boyfriend's POV. **Official Translations:** English: [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/bl/work/=/product_id/RJ01258139.html), [BOOTH](https://booth.pm/en/items/6083331), Fantia S.Chinese: [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/bl/work/=/product_id/RJ01251629.html), [BOOTH](https://booth.pm/zh-cn/items/6048010), Fantia

A story about the unrequited love of a apathetic boy. **Official Translations:** English: [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/bl/work/=/product_id/RJ01256249.html), [BOOTH](https://booth.pm/en/items/6072412), Fantia S.Chinese: [DLsite](https://www.dlsite.com/bl/work/=/product_id/RJ01247339.html), [BOOTH](https://booth.pm/zh-cn/items/6023357), Fantia

A doujin anthology of both comics and literature started by Takehito Moriizumi, Chisumi Yasunaga, and Yuka Okuyama.

"If it's the two of us, I'm sure there's nothing to be afraid of." Mizuki Ayase, who lives in a seaside town with a mermaid legend, was the only one at school who smiled and lied. However, something happens and she starts spending time with Sou Hasumi, the lone wolf in her class. The two of them have a "secret" in common... (Source: Ichijinsha, translated) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

A story about the clumsy period of adolescence where boys' and girls' have sex on their mind. *Print edition includes a special prologue chapter and the final chapter "Bunkasai."*

Cover illustration: Shima Mashima 1. **TKG** \[Ichiru Harunire\] 2. **Wakame no Missoshiru** (ワカメのみそ汁) \[Tamami Yumino\] 3. **Cup Ramen** (カップラーメン) \[Itsuki Neiro\] 4. **Hotate Sushi** (ほたて寿司) \[Reiji\] 5. **Sports Drink** (スポーツドリンク) \[Konae\] 6. **Shandy Gaff** (シャンディガフ) \[Emu Mogu\] 7. **Fruit Vinegar** (フルーツビネガー) \[Haruhi Kasuga\] 8. **Smoothie** (スムージー) \[Moriyo\] 9. **French Toast** (フレンチトースト) \[Azusa Matsumoto\] 10. **Dry Mango Iri Yogurt** (ドライマンゴー入りヨーグルト) \[U ka\] 11. **Momokan Jelly** (桃缶ゼリー) \[Hisa\] 12. **Parfait** (パフェ) \[Sharon Shitomi\] 13. **Potechi de Potesalad** (ポテチでポテサラ) \[Hanao\] 14. **Kaki no Tane no Pizza** (柿の種のピザ) \[Mitsuho Uta\] 15. **Senbei Chahan** (せんべいチャーハン) \[Hasui\] 16. **Mugen Piman** (無限ピーマン) \[Eri Toonone\] 17. **Tappuri Yasai to Shake no Range Mushi** (たっぷり野菜と鮭のレンジ蒸し) \[Kevin Tobidase\] 18. **Yasai Soup** (野菜スープ) \[Mai\] 19. **Tomato Juice Ramen** (トマトジュースラーメン) \[Shiru\] 20. **okara Powder Tonkatsu** (おからパウダートンカツ) \[Niku\] 21. **Tounyuu Carbonara** (豆乳カルボナーラ) \[Yoshimoto\] 22. **Tounyuu Caprese** (豆腐カプレーゼ) \[Kuroda\] 23. **Moyashi Meat Sauce** (もやしミートソース) \[Ako Kaneko\] 24. **Takikomi Gohan** (炊き込み御飯) \[You Misaki\]

Stories of encounters between Human girls and various female supernatural and fairytale creatures. In these various encounters these ordinary girls experience friendship, love, and separation 1. **OL to Ningyo** (OLと人魚) An OL purchases a mermaid from a pet store 2. **Yubikiri Genman** (ゆびきりげんまん) A young vampire makes a new friend 3. **Sudachi no Kisetsu** (巣立ちの季節) A school girl secretly raises a human faced bird 4. **Oni-san Kochira** (鬼さんこちら) An oni girl is growing horns for the first time 5. **Tengu no Uchiwa wa Yatsude no Ha** (天狗のうちわはヤツデの葉) A librarian reunites with a childhood friend 6. **Ano Ko no Ongaeshi** (あの子の恩返し) A girl transfers to a school where all the students except for her has wings 7. **Yuki Ya Kon Kon** (雪やこんこ) A mountain hiker catches the attention of a Yuki-onna