At the mysterious dormitory "Tomokins" run by Tomoko and her daughter Kinko lives the scientists Shinichiro Tomonaga, Tomitaro Makino, Ukichiro Nakaya, and Hideki Yukawa. Tomoko introduces us to these scientists' many theories about the seen and unseen world through her encounters with them and excerpts from their respective writings.

Maximum relaxation! A relaxed and fluffy life together with a man and a pet (!?) begins! One day, Mochizuki is diagnosed with a rare condition called "Fluffy Syndrome" by a doctor. To improve his condition, he needs "healing" and it seems that he can continue living as before by living with a specialized therapist arranged by the doctor. The rabbit beastman named "Fauzah Fabroni (Fau)" that is introduced to him turns out to be a skilled therapist who can provide healing...!? (source: Comic Porta, translated)

This is an essay manga in which Sousuke Toka, the author of *Ranking of Kings*, looks back on his past days of frustration and difficulties. In his 20s, he had tried to become a manga artist, but it didn't work out, and he was forced to get a regular job. More than a decade later, he made the momentous decision to take another shot at his dream. The story depicts his process of getting back into manga-drawing, filled with anxiety, setbacks, courage, and determination. (Source: East Press, translated) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Aria lives an oppressed life, abused by her step-mother and step-sister, in the mansion left by her father. She is comforted only by the memories of her father, the only person who really loved her. But one day, Aria gets sick and coughs up a mysterious black liquid, which evaporates into a miasma that made everyone else in the house unconscious. Aria rushes out of the house to look for help, when she runs into a man wearing a strange mask... "I have to get out of here!!" The story of a girl suffering from a mysterious disease, and the suspicious-looking doctor who will help her search for a cure. A dark fantasy about a "strange disease" begins!! (Source: Matogrosso, translated) *Note: Originally self-published by the author, it was collected into a commercial volume for publication on 2023-04-19.*

The third year of married life--which began with a not-so-ordinary encounter. Wife (manga artist) and husband (3D designer), who both work at home, look ragged at home after work. However, when they get dressed up, they are transformed into two different people! A heartwarming and sometimes comedic life full of the on-and-off fun, hardships, and eccentricities of working from home!

14th year of Taisho era, Cafe Piuparia runs quietly in Asakusa. A unique coffee shop owned by an entomologist where cultured people gather. The waitresses who work here also have some "special circumstances"...

Gay bar master Kaga Soichi is triggered by a customer interaction that brings back his painful past relationships. He pretends to be calm, but Kikuchi, a regular customer who notices that he is acting strangely, sees through his agitation. He wants to calm down, so he desperately invites Kikuchi. Soichi regrets making a move on the customer and decides to leave it at that. But for some reason, he finds himself showing Kikuchi his vulnerable side, and they end up spending the night together again...... (Source: Splush Comic, translated) *Note: Includes extra chapter.*

A marine fantasy of a straight-laced marine biology reseacher and a cute humanoid girl he saved from the sea after a storm.

I want it but can't get it, I don't need it, but it's given to me. Izumi is aiming to enter art school and spends his days drawing. One day when he was feeling frustrated because he wasn't getting the results he wanted, he finds Hananosuke silently painting alone in the art room. "Awards don't mean anything." That's what the talented, unlovable junior says. On the other hand, Hananosuke was strongly attracted to Izumi's emotional paintings.

"Pigeon senpai, let's play!!" The surreal and adorable four-panel comic strip about birds that became a hit online is finally being published as a book! Enjoy the pure and 100% comedy dialogue woven by a diverse cast of adorable birds: the honest sparrow, the hard-boiled pigeon senpai, the affectionate silver dove, the caring white finch, and more. (Source: East Press, translated) *Note: Originally serialized on the author's Twitter account on October 18, 2021, it was later acquired by East Press who released the first volume on May 17, 2023.*

A collection of Junko Mizuno's one-shots and illustrations published between 1996 and 2002.