“Does this just mean nobody's attracted to me?” “Ugly... that's the eternal cross I've been forced to bear.” Love courageously blossoms among women burdened by virginity complexes. (Source: Seirin Kogeisha, translated)

1. **Kataku** (火宅) 2. **Rakuen** (楽園) 3. **Kaitsuburu** (かいつぶり) 4. **Yama e Kaeru** (山へ還る) 5. **Fuyu Shitaku** (冬支度)

A collection of short comics depicting the unknown life of insects, the relationship between insects (sometimes mushrooms and shellfish) and humans, accompanied by their anthropomorphism. Jumping spiders, leopard spiders, fleas, Also philinae... The author's love for insects depicted familiar things such as ants and bees. It's a very carefully made book. The detailed lines drawn in the main story, the depiction of the character's emotions, and the way of understanding the ecology of insects, are the front pieces of each story. It includes the cartoon-style column entitled "Mushikeracho", which is not overpowered. Many of the stories have room for imagination, so it can be read without feeling overwhelming.

*Include two short stories*