This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.

Kanade Yano is admired as the prettiest and smartest girl at school—but she's hiding a dark secret… Once she's home, she's completely obsessed with her brother, Nao! But when Nao gets his first girlfriend, Kanade's world is turned upside down. To make things worse, the girlfriend's brother shows up—and he's just as obsessed with his own sister as Kanade is with Nao?! The two of them decide to join forces to break up their siblings in this twisted love comedy! [Original Webtoon](https://www.comico.jp/comic/7454) **Official Translations:** [English](https://coolmic.me/titles/4779)

Eirin Ba, after relentless effort, was chosen as the empress from among the many concubines in the palace. She was expected to support His Majesty, the Emperor, more than anyone else from now on. However, the day after being chosen as empress, Eirin woke up to find herself in a familiar, overweight body. In an unbelievable turn of events, it seems she has swapped bodies with the jealous concubine, Momo Ka. Stripped of her position and life as Empress Eirin, but armed with her knowledge and determination, she begins to build trust once again in the palace to launch her counterattack. Starting from rock bottom, she strives to restore her place at His Majesty's side once again! **Official Translations:** English ([Coolmic](https://coolmic.me/titles/3445), [Renta](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/147860), [MangaPlaza](https://mangaplaza.com/title/0303009719/), [INKR](https://comics.inkr.com/title/5171-reclaiming-the-palace-the-empress-rises-again)), French

Yuki Shimomura, a "miss campus" student pageant runner up in her college days, blames others for her inability to make it to the top. She creates multiple accounts on social media sites to gain popularity, posting harassing messages on the accounts of popular models without batting an eye. Fed up with the sluggish increase of followers on her accounts, she decides to buy followers to "solve" this issue. What will come of someone so obsessed with the approval of others? (Source: MangaPlaza)

*"No one else can do this but you."* She's engaged to her CEO for one night a week?! Miri, a CEO's secretary, has recently been dumped by her boyfriend for being too much of a workaholic. Meanwhile, Mr. Takatsu, the CEO she works for, is rumored to be a womanizer with a new girl every day of the week. While Miri is on a date her mom set her up with, Mr. Takatsu suddenly appears and throws everything into chaos! Miri is angry at the sudden interruption, but Mr. Takatsu asks her out of the blue to be his fiancée every Wednesday...?! "I'm so glad my fiancée is such a go-getter." Miri finds herself ensnared by his sweet words in this strategic adult game of love! (Source: Coolmic)

Liselotte Clarence, daughter of Count Clarence, has been set to marry the Frost Adelgrant of the Marquis's family... but she has despised him since they were just children. After years without seeing one another, it seemed as if Frost might have changed for the better- but in only an instant it was clear that the same rude, distasteful boy had not changed in the slightest. Liselotte's had enough of it all. With one loud yell the engagement was called off and she left her home in a rush. After all things were settled, she now finds herself working for a magic tools shop and meets another young man named Snow, but something about him seems familiar...? Source: MangaPlaza

An anthology comic of Yowamushi Pedal by various mangaka.

When her family was executed, Victoria, the daughter of a count, was left alone as the child of a criminal. It was her brother's best friend, Renato, who helped her and raised her. As Victoria grew up, she began working as a secretary for Renato. Victoria lost her facial expression due to past trauma and was despised by those around her as the "Iron Lady." But working for Renato, who was her benefactor and whom she secretly admired, gave her a sense of purpose. One day, Renato was targeted by someone and Victoria lost her life protecting him...! When she woke up, she found herself back in time to when she was a young girl...?! "In this life, I will save my family and loved ones...!" Victoria vowed, but for some reason everything was on easy mode in her second life...?! And then she had an unexpected encounter with Renato, whom she had admired--?! Then the love fantasy of a young lady despised as the "Iron Lady" and a beautiful heroic duke to avoid ruin begins! [Original Web Serialization](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/295490/)

What would have happened if I had not made that mistake back then…? After my “confession” in middle school, I lost my best friend and childhood friend, became a pariah in class, and even quit the soccer team, where I was working hard hoping to become a pro. Entering high school, I spent most of my time at home playing video games instead of going to school. But two months into the school year, a teacher came to my house… The teacher introduced himself as Kiritani Kakeru, saying that he was a student at Seiran High School, too. And there was a time when he didn’t go to school, just like me. However, he changed when he met someone who made him realize the importance of being true to yourself. It made me wonder if I could do it too…? (Source: MF Bunko J, translated)

This entry includes the extra chapter called 'Taiyou and the World' and the commemorative manga produced by other mangaka. Continuing after the final arc in the manga, the extra chapter presents the aftermath of the story from the perspective of Akane Taiyou.

"I've had enough of it all. I want to give up being human..." When a struggling office lady makes this wish...she turns into a cat!? Saeki Koharu, 24 years old. A low-ranking office lady exhausted by society. She has an unrequited love for a high school boy, Minato-kun, but one day she suddenly turns into a cat and is picked up by him...!? A struggling office lady and a high school boy - a healing love story that begins with her turning into a cat!