Tsubomi learns that a rumor has spread through her school that Haruyama likes her, which seems improbable as he’s handsome and she’s not very pretty (according to the gossip). She has a stern look, glasses and hasn’t many friends. When Haruyama actually asks her out she believes it’s all part of a cruel joke and calls his bluff and then dumps him almost immediately, just so he can see what it’s like to be treated so cruelly. Only Haruyama might have been telling the truth…
Suzu didn't mind living a solitary life, as her work kept her busy. Every morning, she found solace in seeing "that handsome guy" who rode the same train as her. One day, the president of her company was suddenly hospitalized, and he asked her to take care of the company during their busy season. At a loss for what to do, the "handsome guy" suddenly showed up, to her surprise. He turned out to be the president's nephew, Kanato Kamiya! When Kanato invited Suzu out for a drink, she was so anxious about her work situation that she burst into tears, but his comforting words made her fall in love with him... Just when Suzu thought that she couldn't afford to be lovesick at this critical time, Kanato returned to her company to take over as the acting president...? (Source: Cocohana, translated)
Love, friendship, family, dreams, work... A life so ordinary and unrewarding, one without any limelight. Just day-to-day life. But yet...Those are the days that are surely irreplacable! A collborative collection that hits the spotlight on lovesick people! (Source: Summer Rain)
An anthology for the Hanshin Tigers' 80th anniversary. 1. **"Tora"** by Takahashi Rumiko 2. **"Tigers Rhapsody"** by Takai Kenichirou 3. **"Fujinami Toushu to Ore"** by Koji Joukura 4. **"Torafuusou: Boku to Kanojo to Tigers"** by Nakahara Yuu 5. **"Juuhan Deki! Bijitaa-hen Toratoratora no Maki"** by Matsuda Naoko 6. **"Hagiwara Akiko no 1997-nen"** by Sasou Akira 7. **"Abikyoukan! Yuru Fuwa Jigoku Hanshin Zoukan Tokubetsu-hen"** by Hori Nobuyuki 8. **"Akumu no 1992"** by Takahashi Tsutomu 9. **"Torako Ni Ai Tiger"** by Takahashi Noboru 10. **"Rokkouzan Himitsu no Kenkyuujo!!"** by Shiriagari Kotobuki 11. **"Fushi Tora"** by Tsunomaru 12. **"Tora-bou, Ai no Sakebi"** by Yamaaki Douton 13. **"Sairyou no Hi"** by Kikuni Masahiko 14. **"Nani ga Nandemo Hanshin Fan 2015"** by Oshikawa Untarou 15. **"Hanshin Hangi"** by Hayashida Q 16. **"Tora-kata Rakugo Enmoku Uwaba mi Taiji"** by Matsui Shinsuke 17. **"Pinch Hitter Torataro"** by Mizuguchi Naoki 18. **"Ashita wa Katsu!"** by Watanabe Yasuhiro 19. **"Honmamon"** by Nakayama Ramada 20. **"1992 Moratorium Kazuyuki"** by Samukawa Kazuyuki 21. **"Jitsuroku! Watashi wa Hanshin Koshien Kyuujou no o Hizamoto de Umareta."** by Kumichou
Public health centers have quickly gained public attention for their response to Corona. Surprisingly, it is not well known that public health centers also provide suicide prevention services. Newcomer Motoi Yosuke, who is assigned to the Health Prevention Section, receives daily consultations from people who are worried about "wanting to die"...?
Music is fun! Kazunade Umezuka enters Shizugaoka Gakuen, a prestigious track and field school, but after a setback with the track and field team, she decides to join the brass band club. Although confused by the gymnastic and spartan practices of the brass band, Kazunade gradually realizes the joy of music and brass band music. However, Mutsumi Shinozaki, who is also in the trumpet section, becomes increasingly isolated from the rest of the club, despite her skillful performance. (Source: Amazon, translated)
Isolated short stories, set in the One Year War.
Naoko is visiting Nagasaki's Nakiri Island to receive treatment for her asthma when she meets Yuusei, a boy who loves to run. One day, she falls into the sea, and Yuusei's father goes in to help. He saves her, but dies in the process, traumatizing both kids. 6 years later, Naoko meets Yuusei again, this time in Tokyo. Where he's become a brilliant runner. Source: MU
When he was young, Tokio and his brother met a group of thug harassing people in Shibuya, they tried to stop the harassment but his brother end up dead. There is no witness because the two who got harassed went missing, and the gang member were still kids, so they got off free. Follow the incident, Tokio's mom fell ill and later died. 5 years has passed and now Tokio grows up and he returns to Shibuya again to find the one who responsible for his brother's dead.
"I want to be the brightest star in the world." Such is the dream of the simple and discreet young girl named Hikari Hoshikawa. One day, she meets the famous idol Shina and her world is turned upside down! Will she be able to become the star she has always dreamed of being?

