An expert in artificial insemination is helping people who struggle with having kids.

Minami Fujii is an employee at a high-powered advertising firm. She’s good at her job but finds herself torn between the pressure and expectations of her career and her attraction to two of her coworkers: the younger, arty Ishida, and the classy, put-together Ogiwara! (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Mami is 36 and unmarried, and the entire world seems to be telling her she must be miserable. But is she? Does she really need a ring on her finger to be happy when she has a job she loves and friends who support her? A collection of interconnected stories that explores the hazards and joys of unmarried life through the eyes of three single ladies. (Source: VIZ Media)

A unique, unforgettable collection of stories that examines our innermost secrets and hidden desires. Here, two female cousins learn that living together may bring them closer to each other... or drive them apart; friends discover the true meaning of "loving yourself", and clashing neighbors make a startling discovery about what is lacking in their lives. With uninhibited authenticity and pathos, passion is stranger than fiction! (Source: TOKYOPOP) 1. **After Sex a Boy's Sweat Smells Like Honey** (セックスのあと男の子の汗はハチミツのにおいがする) 2. **About Kusako** (草子のこと) 3. **Sister** (おねえちゃん) 4. **Passion Fruit** (雨の降る国) 1 5. **Passion Fruit** (雨の降る国) 2 6. **Passion Fruit** (雨の降る国) 3 7. **Ice Tea** (アイスティー)

This manga anthology was created as part of a charity with royalties donated for the reconstruction of areas affected by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake (Higashi Nihon Daishinsai) disaster that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. *Note: The chapter count includes a prologue and an epilogue.*

Aoki Kaoru is a 26-year-old woman who has never had a boyfriend. Normally unattached and unmotivated in her own life, Kaoru decides to start up a nail salon as a side business in addition to her regular job as a medical clerk. Although having a severe adversity to physical touch, she is forced to confront that fear when she meets a man who can’t help but touch others.

**Shibuya District, Maruyama Neighborhood: After School** Itoi is being picked on by her classmates, but doesn't want to admit it to herself. She becomes closer to Ariyoshi when they are paired together to make costumes for a party and Ariyoshi takes her shopping in Shibuya. Will Ariyoshi be able to help her admit what's going on and come to terms with it? And is there something more between them than just friendship? A two-part story in a compilation volume by Okazaki Mari in which all the stories feature the Shibuya district.

Life is hard enough as it is without the complcations love interests bring. However, it becomes even more complicated when the interest in question is a friend. How does one choose between what is right and what is wrong? The male friend you've always been with or the one that's recently come back? This is a set of five short stories about the trials and tribulations of five different women: 1. **Diamond** 2. **Only 5 cm** 3. **Inside the Mosquito Net** 4. **Inside the Mosquito Net 2** 5. **Hide and Seek** (Source: Blue Flor)

Four dream-like short stories. Mari Okazaki can alter appearances, like fun house mirrors at an amusement park. The short stories blossom to reveal a medley of surreal characters. The virtuoso stroke is like the thread that weave an exquisite lace of memories, tenderly reconstructing the ghost of a man...

A poignant and intelligent collection of short stories linked to the progression of the seasons. 6 stories: 1. Soft Shell 2. Falling In Love With The Sky 3. One Piece (The Dress) 4. The Name Of Water 5. Tough 6. Wind Grass Child

Ery was living her ordinary, dull high school life until one day when she saw a guy in the park. Curiosity made her follow after him, and she reached a skating school. Unhesitatingly, she joins the school, but... *Contains an unrelated story Summer Fairytales aka Summer's Fairy Tale (also included in Bathroom Guuwa as chapter 3).*

The story of two school friends Maki and Yumi. Asai, a young professional photographer, notices Maki who is very talented in photography. He introduces his girlfriend, Sai, to her. Sai is also a photographer, but she's not motivated anymore... But when love interferes with their lives everything is in turmoil... Between abuse and feelings, prepare to dive in an unforgettable story.