Haruka Toyama—38 years old, scriptwriter, and recently single. After breaking up with the man who should have been her "last love," her romantic future seems bleak. One day, she sees a special TV report about sharehouses, and decides to start one of her own, for "40-ish" women. She wants somebody to share not only happiness and sadness, but also the "future" with. Together with 4 other single, "40-ish" women, all full of personality, she begins her new communal lifestyle. Sometimes they clash, and sometimes they help each other. This is the story of a new bond between 5 single women. (Source: Silent Manga Audition)

A collection of one-shots from Harta contributors on the theme of women with "slender" bodies.

A booklet packaged with Harta volume 97 at select stores. It's an anthology of one-shots from various authors focusing on the theme middle-aged men with stories about bartenders, professional shogi players, ex-military men, and other cool, older men who exude mature sex appeal. (Source: Natalie, translated)

An anthology of one-shot stories featuring “devilish men.” Mysterious and young beauties, alluring stepfathers, capricious genius actors... Succumb to their irresistible charm and enchanting allure. Experience encounters with these men who will make you obsessed from the manga magazine Harta. (Source: Kadokawa, translated) 1. **Shishi Sousou** (シシソウソウ) by Sawako Arashiyama 2. **Usubeni** (うすべに) 3. **Kaori, Omae no Mune to Sono Ai ni** (カオリ、お前の胸とその愛に) by Mariko Kikuchi 4. **Seibo no Shoumei** (聖母の証明) by Hirohito Kino 5. **Bouten no Gakuryou** (奉天のガクリョウ) by Misaki Koshitani 6. **Kari wo Kaesu Futari** (借りを返すふたり) by Ao Kojima 7. **Ano Ko wa Yabu no Naka** (あの子は藪の中) by Tomoyo Kondoh 8. **Outside the Screen** (アウトサイド・ザ・スクリーン) by Miya Satou 9. **Noppera-kun** (のっぺら君) by Michiko Shin 10. **Gunjou no Kageri** (群青の翳り) by Natsuko Takahashi 11. **Aku no Junsui Renaigaku** (悪の純粋恋愛学) by Kouhei Nishi 12. **Watashi no Otousan wa** (私のお義父さんは) by Sakura Hamada 13. **Wakakatta Hito** (若かった人) by Yuko Fukunami 14. **Shinsei ga Hachiku no Ikioi de** (新星が破竹の勢いで) by Kazune Yamamoto

1. **Sabishii Hito** (さびしい人) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 2. **Hako Makura** (はこまくら) \[Yuu Takita\] 3. **Yon Daisakka Kyousaku: Tegami** (四大作家競作・手紙) \[Shotaro Ishinomori, Fujiko Fujio A, Takao Saitou, Osamu Tezuka\] 4. **Saihate no Houmonsha** (さいはての訪問者) \[Kazuo Umezu\] 5.**Yumenohira Shirou no Seishun** (夢野平四郎の青春) \[Ryouhei Saigan\] 6. **Yamato no Haru** (大和の春) \[Kazuo Kamimura\] 7. **Kamon** (家紋) \[Tatsuhiko Yamakami\] 8. **Onna wa Sekai wo Horobosu** (女は世界を滅ぼす) \[Daijiro Morohoshi\] 9. **Asa no Youkou no Naka de** (朝の陽光の中で) \[Kenshi Hirokane\] 10. **Rikidouzan ga Yattekita** (力道山がやってきた) \[Etsumi Haruki\] 11. **Boku no Nishitetsu Lions** (ぼくの西鉄ライオンズ) \[Housei Hasegawa\] 12. **Odoru Keikan** (踊る警官) \[Naoki Urasawa\] 13. **Hoppeta no Jikan** (ほっぺたの時間) \[Kei Ichinoseki\] 14.**Oyou no Ama** (御用の尼) \[Youko Kondou\] 15. **Griffon no Tonda Hi** (グリフォンの翔んだ日) \[Satoshi Yoshida\] 16. **Shoukarou** (松華樓) \[Jiro Taniguchi\] 17. **Tenshi no Hammer** (天使のハンマー) \[Mitsuru Adachi\] 18. **Anata wo Wasurenai** (あなたを忘れない) \[Motoka Murakami\] 19. **Kawaii Hana** (可愛い花) \[Rumiko Takahashi\]

Collections of one-shots that won the monthly Hop Step Award from 1987 to 1996.