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A story of a psychiatric nurse dealing with emotional pain Just as you go to the dentist when you have a cavity, there exist psychiatrists for those who suffer from mental illness. But what is mental illness? It is the job of nurses to help patients become their true selves. This is a small but sincere story of a psychiatric nurse who listens to the pain in the hearts of her patients.
Nako Yamagishi, the heiress of Yamagishi Electric company, is blessed with good friends like Ayako Kirisame and Midori Tamaki. Nako is in love with Haruyuki Kasai, the captain of the tennis club, who is one year her senior. But one day, Takuro Okitsu, a member of the photography club, forcefully proposes to her. Also, a beautiful transfer student, Noboru Yashio, also has something to say to Nako... (Source: Shueisha, translated) *Also includes the one-shot story Uchuu 600-nen (宇宙６００年).*
This work is a collection of 8 short stories: 1. **Seifuu wa Shiroi** (西風は白い) 2. **Shi Yori mo Akaku** (死よりも赤く) 3. **Natsu wa Ki Zameta Kouya** (夏は着ざめた荒野) 4. **Kanata ni wa Midori no Mori** (彼方には緑の森) 5. **McKinley no Nemureru Hato** (マッキンレーの眠れる鳩) 6. **Kita no Shiroku** (北の示録) 7. **Inu no Hi** (犬の日) 8. **Shinu ni wa Yoi Hi da** (死ぬには好い日だ)
"Ao" is located in the east of the continent. While it is known as a great power, its slums are filled with orphans. Karyou, a girl who grew up in the slums, was taught to kill from a young age and has made a living as an assassin. Her next target is Emperor Rougetsu, who rules the country and is known as a tyrant. Karyou infiltrates the castle of the Emperor, also known as the Cursed Emperor, but... (Source: Flacomi Like, translated)
Hagi and Fuku are siblings with completely opposite personalities who are living together for the first time in eight years. They have been living their lives in their own way, each with their own difficulties in life. Sometimes they feel frustrated and wonder why they can't live more easily, so they drink, cook and eat delicious food, and complain to their housemate... Nothing is particularly resolved, but they have the strength to live another day. (Source: Comic Days, translated)
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*Tetotetote* begins when Ai, a general office worker, Kenta, a high school student, and Mutsumi, a nail salon manager, are all hit by a truck at the same crosswalk at the same time. The next moment, the three are in a dream-like space, and are forced to make a certain decision by a loudspeaker floating in the air. In exchange for extending their remaining one-second lifespan for another 60 years, each must shake hands with the other two every day... (Source: Natalie.mu, translated via DeepL)
Akira, a police officer, works hard every day, dreaming of a society where beastmen are not discriminated against. One day, she temporarily shelters a stray dog with sad eyes, only to find a naked boy sleeping next to her the next morning! What's more, the boy seems to know the old Akira...? (Source: Square Enix, translated)
The missionary Xavier arrived in Japan at a chaotic time in history. He was faced with war, persecution, and endless violence. He is the spearhead who must break through all sorts of cultural barriers, and he has only one thing he can rely on: his well-honed body. Set during the Warring States period, the story follows the two-year journey of Xavier and his interpreter and companion, Anjirou. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
The story of a young girl that became mute due to past traumas.