https://mechacomic.jp/books/250436

At a time when coffee was still rare, customers encounter their first taste and unravel their hearts at a coffee shop run by a young owner.

1. **Suisou no Naka no Noumiso** (水槽の中の脳みそ) \[Meika Arisaki\] 2. **Yubikiri** (指切り) \[Sanami Suzuki\] 3. **Umi wo Kaku Hito** (海を描くひと) \[Kaiko Fuyumushi\] 4. **Minarai-sho Haraishi no Yuuutsu** (見習い書祓師の憂鬱) \[Yoshiyuki Nishi\] 5. **Hontouni Saigo no Bansan** (本当に最期の晩餐) \[Yoshika Aki\] 6. **Shiori-chan** (詩織ちゃん) \[Youichi Abe\] 7. **Aru Hanauri no Shoujo** (或る花売りの少女) \[Haruka Amati\] 8. **communicare** \[Rendou Kurosaki\] 9. **Little Red wa Akiramenai** (リトルレッドはあきらめない) \[Murai\]

Born into one of Japan's most prominent celebrity families, Aoi had come to a summer resort with three of her favorite female friends. Yui, a model; Riko, a novelist; Himari, a sprinter… these beautiful girls shone like jewels in every way, from their looks and status to their talents. As night fell over the resort and complete darkness enveloped them, the four girls decided to take turns revealing "secrets they hadn't told anyone else"!? (Source: Shueisha, translated)

Collections of one-shots that won the monthly Hop Step Award from 1987 to 1996.