Kataribanashi-hen is an anthology, illustrated by several artists. The stories are fanfictions, submitted for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Awards.

A collection of short stories by Ishiguro Masakazu.

Based on the life of real life historical figure/potentially mythological artist Hidari Jingoro. Jingoro is an extremely talented woodworker, sculptor, painter, wordsmith, you name it. But when his lover, Osen suddenly falls ill he must use his artistic skills to make her healthy again.

Kana is a lovely girl who loves cute things. However, everyone calls her "Sato-kun" due to her handsome looks. For this reason, she's insecure and hides her true self until certain thug finds everything out. Will things start to get better for Kana or everything will get worse? *Note: Originally published as a one-shot, it was picked up for full serialization on 2023-02-03.*

Adapted from a one shot titled Kasoku. [Cmoa](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/170581/)

Japan's population is becoming older. With the advances in medicine and technology, the average age of an individual has steadily risen, but the birth rate has dropped significantly since the "baby boomer" generation. This leads to a natural imbalance between the elderly versus the younger, working class population. What becomes necessary are people like Onda Momotarou to nurse the elderly gentlemen and ladies that are becoming increasingly senile. His introduction into the "industry" of taking care of the elderly was shocking. What he saw was an elderly man being tied down to a bed for his own safety, while the nurses and caretakers consider this a "necessary evil." Momotarou is determined to help the elderly and bring back their smiles. (Source: MangaHelpers)

"I like what I like!" An encounter between two trendy people and their friendship!

Dando Aoba, who is thirteen and called Dan Doh, following his coach Shinjo and Akano whom he respects, leaves for England to take part in All UK Open Golf Tournament. On his way, he encounters an event in Thailand. (Source: Shogakukan)

Contains three stories: Ame no Naka, Shiawase no Oto Okubyoumono Trap Dame da nante Ittenai