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With World War II right around the corner, intelligence on other countries' social and economic situation has become a valuable asset. As a result, Japan has established a new spy organization known as the "D Agency" to obtain this weapon. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki, eight agents have been assigned to infiltrate and observe some of the most powerful countries, reporting on any developments associated with the war. In order to carry out these dangerous tasks, these men have trained their bodies to survive in extreme conditions and studied numerous fields such as communications and languages. However, their greatest strength lies in their ability to manipulate people in order to obtain the information necessary to give their nation the upper hand.
A spy mystery taking place at the beginning of the Showa era.
Anthology of 6 different stories. 1. **Shibito no Ki: Ajisai ni Yureru** (死人の記 －紫陽花にゆれる－/Record of the Dead) by Yumi Tamura A young woman contemplates life in a world where the dead walk. 2. **Message** (メッセージ) by Nanako Saba 3. **Maboroshi: GEN** (幻 －ＧＥＮ－) by Asuka Sakurawa 4. **Takarabako** (たからばこ/Treasure Chest) by Aki Yanagi: A couple on a picnic make two separate discoveries that send their date in an entirely unexpected direction. 5. **Yamomo no Yu** (やもめの湯) by Atsuko Hanaki 6. **Mukashi no Otoko** (昔の男/The Man from the Past) by Takumi Shirakabe A woman at a memorial for her grandfather meets an old acquaintance of his.
Once upon a time, Momotaro, a boy born from a peach, defeated the demon of Onigashima. However, the bloodline didn't die with the demon... Amaro, a descendant of Onigashima's demon, just wanted to fit in with his tribe. One day, Sumomo, a descendant of Momotaro, appeared and told him that she will help Amaro grow into a great demon... (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Taichi and his little brother Souji are orphaned beggars, struggling to have enough to eat. One day Taichi decides they need to become samurai and join the company of fighters popularly known as the "Crows". Even finding this group, however, is proving to be dangerous a goal for them. (Source: MangaHelpers)
I am Medaka Isohara, a twenty-two-year old woman born and raised in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. I was born small, grew up small, and have small desires. Although I felt out of touch with the rest of the world, at least I had support from my family. When I started working, I moved out of my parents' house. However, unable to bear the harassment of my boss and my own mental issues, I ended up returning home soon after. As if to escape, I stayed in the bathtub, where I felt most at home. I enjoy my life in my own way, but I can't say I am happy and satisfied with how it's going....... This is the slightly offbeat story of my rebirth. (Source: Gagaga Bunko, translated)
Taking place in the year 1937 on the eve of World War II, the story involves a mysterious spy training organization known as the "D Agency." The organization is established by Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki from the Imperial Japanese Army. His ideals lead him to recruit people beyond military academy graduates and personnel, while training them to become skilled agents in arts of manipulation. These agents would become a specialized team to conduct operations. One such antihero agent, under the name Jirou Gamou, goes on a harrowing mission to uncover secret documents titled "Black Notes," while battling forces from within and without his own ranks.
