-I’m under a curse that makes the opposite sex appear as animals, and yet, I might just be falling for the “Gorilla” who sits next to me. She’s got a muscular build, coarse body hair, and a rugged, chiseled face—literally too far from human to be a typical love interest. But her voice, her gestures, and the way she responds in conversation? They’re all unmistakably those of a cool, composed girl. As I spend my days getting along (sort of?) with this Gorilla, I can’t help but realize I’m genuinely drawn to her… though the all-important method to break this curse remains nowhere in sight! Then one day, a “cat”—a senior one year above me, dressed in the boys’ uniform—shows up and says: “I know how to break this curse.” This is the story of my ordinary days with a gorilla, painted by a curse. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
-Manga artist, actor, and musician Katsuo Kawai collaborates with 6 female manga artists with unique and individual styles to deliver a unique collection of stories touching on the holy and otherwordly. 1. **Hotaru no Zouzu Part 1 and 2** (蛍の僧都 上下) \[Youko Kondou\] 2. **Gonin Ita** (5人いた) \[Ako Ninomiya\] 3. **Amsterdam** (アムステルダム) \[Chisumi Yasunaga\] 4. **Kome no Kairo** (米の回路) \[Yuriko Hara\] 5. **Nekomata** (猫又) \[Yuka Okuyama\] 6. **Sanctuary** (サンクチュアリ) \[Yamaji Ebine\] 7. **Kataoka Ichirou no Ichinichi** (片岡一郎の一日) \[Story by Satoko Yokohama, Art by Katsuo Kawai\]
A One-Shot about figure skating, a cold, hot, and lustrous art. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
Miho, who lives in poverty, loses the money her mother finally managed to raise for a school trip. Unwittingly, she steals money from her classmates... *Published in Shoujo Club/Special New Year 1961 issue.*
