Shuusei has a dream of his friend, Hinata, wearing a maid's uniform. When they next meet, Shuusei reacts strangely, and Hinata eventually confronts him. Explaining his behavior, Shuusei is asked to meet Hinata at his home, where he'll soon understand...

Minoru's parents want to move to Las Vegas so her father can have a last shot at his fighting career. Minoru has recently started at high school and doesn't really feel like leaving Japan, although she doesn't have much reason to stay either. While feeling down about the choice, she follows a girl from her school into an arcade out of curiosity. Minoru ends up playing against the girl at a fighting game. The girl introduces herself as Shijou and explains that she's aiming to become a pro-gamer. Shijou recognizes that Minoru has talent and invites her to team up with her. (Source: Batoto)

This volume contains a short work and two one-shots by mangaka Sasada Asuka. Strawberry Chocolate: Yuasa Megumu is a 15 year-old model/talent who is about to start filming her first drama with a cast of very famous people, including the popular Tomochika Sorai. After her first day on the set, Tomochika seeks her out, but coldly tells her not to come to work unless she is willing to try harder. Angry, she loses her temper and accidentally lets him in on one of her big secrets. What will happen to these two colleagues?? Kimi ni Ichiban no Egao wo Okurou: Hirata Sanako is a flute player in her school's band. When she was young, she learned to smile through her family's problems and now is in the habit of appearing happy under almost any circumstance. When she gets to know her photographer classmate Nakai-kun, however, things gradually begin to change... Mirai wo Tsukamou: Tooru likes going to an old-fashioned movie theater in his neighborhood, partly b/c of its atmosphere, but also b/c he can see his friend Misato there. One day, they both learn that the theater must close now due to financial troubles. What will happen to the two of them??

1. **Kirakira no Natsu** (ささだあすか短篇集 きらきらのなつ) 2. **Shinobi no Iroha** (しのびのいろは) After her great great grandfather (or great great great grandfather, our heroine can't seem to remember) is saved by a member of the Kumezaki family, a ninja by the name of Iroha dedicates her time to protecting the girl of the family, Sakura. The series revolves around their exploits. 3. **Jitensha Blues** (自転車ブルー! ) 4. **Hoshizora☆Factory** (星空☆ファクトリー) 5. **Pokapoka no Fuyu** (ぽかぽかのふゆ)

Yuzuki, a senior member of the school infirmary committee, has a gentle and mature demeanor. Kyoji, a regular in the infirmary, got to know her as she teased him every day. He wanted to get back at her, so he said, "I like you..." When Yuzuki heard that, her behavior went haywire!? (Source: Fantasia Bunko, translated)

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.

A 4-koma about Mahou Senki Lyrical Nanoha Force.

42 mangaka write short stories about the food they eat.

A tale of two siblings; one unconventional, the other harboring a great secret. Notes: *Based on the Japanese poem Ametsuchi no Uta (天地の歌), authored in the 9th century AD, credited as being the oldest perfect pangram in the Japanese language. This work was published in the 3rd issue of the "good! Afternoon" in 2016 Winner of the 2015 winter-season Afternoon Shiki-sho Award*

Newly-transferred girl, Oribe, falls in love with the most popular and charismatic boy of the school, Sagara. But, Oribe is not what she seems? The tale of the mecha girl with the heart of a maiden unfolds! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

A short story about a female aspiring singer to follow her grandfathers footsteps and an angel who follow the orders of his father an elder angel who met female singers grandfather when he was young.