Tazuru Kazami is a death row inmate who murdered 89 people in just a few years. With her murders gaining a reputation as beautiful "art," the number of copycat crimes has recently skyrocketed and become a social problem. In the midst of this, the imprisoned Kazami offers to hand over information about the copycats on the condition that she speak to a certain someone. The young man she chooses is a run-of-the-mill college student.

**Heartache, So Poignant! 10 short stories that will resonate with you in just 5 minutes!** Filled with short, easy-to-read stories perfect for the "morning reading" time at school or spare moments throughout the day. This is one of **three volumes published simultaneously**, alongside **"[5-fun de Yomeru Kyougaku no Last no Monogatari](https://mangabaka.org/123841)"** and **"[5-fun de Yomeru Kyoufu no Last no Monogatari](https://mangabaka.org/398770)"**, all featuring cover art by popular manga artists. It is a complete collection of standalone stories, so you can start with any of the three books or any story within them. **This is the "Heart-Throbbing" edition, packed with numerous love stories that tug at your heartstrings!** **The cover art is by Akasaka Aka-sensei**, creator of the huge hit **"[Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai](https://mangabaka.org/7346)"**, which has been adapted into a successful TV anime and live-action film! **The featured authors are:** Andou Keiji, Iwa Yuusuke, Johnny Onda, Hanai Toshinori, Handa Hotori, Nanao, Hinata Shou, Hirabayashi Sawako, Mokusei Ako, and Morimoto Ichio. **The promising young writers Jump Novel is proud of are gathered here!** *Source: Jump J Books, translated*

Natsume Ichika is a very ordinary high school girl who once had a close childhood friend, Maki Saihara. However, the two became estranged and have not spoken to each other for more than a year. When they both end up in the same class and both become members of the gardening committee, Ichika sees an opportunity to make up with Maki. However, Maki still refuses to even make eye contact with her… Until one day, when Maki suddenly comes over to Ichika's house. She wanted to show Ichika something unexpected: cat ears growing out of her head! A high school girl who loves cats and a childhood friend who has become as carefree as a cat herself. A story about a slightly mysterious "curse" is about to start! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Kotobuki-san, a temporary housekeeper, arrives at the fourth-grader Takuto's house. She is supposed to be here for only five days to take care of Takuto and his sister, who is in the second grade, while their parents are away on a trip. At first the atmosphere is friendly, but gradually strange things begin to happen: Kotobuki-san sets mysterious rules, a neighbor's dog goes missing, and the younger sister falls down the stairs. Takuto becomes suspicious and begins to investigate Kotobuki's true identity. (Source: Sukima, translated)

Tazuru Kazami is a death row inmate who murdered 89 people in just a few years. With her murders gaining a reputation as beautiful "art," the number of copycat crimes has recently skyrocketed and become a social problem. In the midst of this, the imprisoned Kazami offers to hand over information about the copycats on the condition that she speak to a certain someone. The young man she chooses is a run-of-the-mill college student.

When I saw “Maki Saihara” listed in the roster of my new class, the weight of that name made me feel as if I can't move at all. Maki is a dear childhood friend, but we haven't spoken in over a year. (How did I talk to Maki......?) The distance between me and my childhood friend seems very far, even though she is sitting right next to me in the same classroom. Until one day, when Maki suddenly comes over to my house. "Ichika, I want to show you something." Something suddenly pops out of her head. Cat ears! In no time at all, the distance that had separated us disappears. Now Maki, whose personality has become like that of a cat as well, comes and lies down next to me, rubs herself against me, and spoils me with just the two of us in this carefree time. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Ukishima Hana doesn't believe in ghosts. As a student of science, the existence of ghosts was something she couldn't accept ー until she met that woman. An eccentric woman showed up at the orientation for the science club Hana heads over. She introduced herself as Yotsuya Kazari and whispered: "Ghosts exist".