It's summer, and Norimichi Shimada and his friends want to know if fireworks look round or flat from the side. They forge a plan to find the answer at Moshimo Festival's fireworks display. However, Norimichi finds himself conflicted when his classmate, Nazuna Oikawa, plans to run away from home and wants Norimichi to join her. When things go awry in their attempt to escape, a strange orb in Nazuna's possession gives them another chance at staying together.

Officially, I deal in stocks. My partner, a highly advanced A.I. named Alice, and I constantly monitor current events and search through the news to find information that might be lurking beneath the official story. I’ve had my eye on a particular brand for a while now, and we have been following it closely. I thought things were going pretty well, however… One day, as I was leaving my room, I had the strange feeling somebody was watching me. Turning back to look, I saw Alice’s hologram still active. Usually, she turns herself off before I even get to the door… But today, she just stood there, staring intently at me.

An anthology collection of what was originally a fake gag series used in okawa bkub's Poputepipikku (Pop Team Epic). Each chapter is a stand alone drawn by a different artist focusing on the idol trio of Hoshifuri Sosogu, Tsukino Shizuku, and Yuhi Korona. Cover illustration: Poyoyon♥Rock Color illustrations: Umeki Aoi, Hinoue Itaru, Yokoyari Mengo **1) Hop☆Step☆Drop!** (ホップ☆ステップ☆ドロップ!) by Fujisawa Kamiya **2) Stop! Sosogu-chan** (ストップ! そそぐちゃん) by Yukiko **3) Abe-iro Girl Drop** (阿部色ガールドロップ) by Romancing Abe **4) Riron to Hime-chan Punch: Futari no Kyori** (理論とひめちゃんパンチ～ふたりの距離～) by Imai Tetsuya **5) Dekkai Shizuku** (でっかいしずく) by Fakkuma **6) Sosogu wa Quiz-ou!?** (そそぐはクイズ王!?) by Koike Sadaji **7) Hoshi-iro Girl-den Sosogu** (星色ガール伝そそぐ) by bkub **8) Hanran** (氾濫) by Kafun **9) Miru nano Shizuku** (見るなのしずく) by Heriyama **10) Naisho no Drop Stars** (内緒のドロップスターズ) by Hirao Auri **11) Hanikami☆Maternity Blue** (はにかみ☆マタニティブルー) by Riyo **12) Saishuuwa: "Ryuusei"** (最終話『流星』) by Mizuno Moto **13) astromical unit** by Hatopopoko

A series of crossover stories between characters from Monogatari and characters from Nisio's other works. Originally, 4 crossover short stories were released during the theatrical screenings of each Kizumonogatari movie. The stories were bundled up into Mazemonogatari, and included 3 unreleased stories. Includes 15 stories: Kyouko Balance Jun Build Nomi Rule Mayumi Red Eye Kuroneko Bed Risuka Blood Hitei Clear Iori Fugue Shiogi Ranger Akari Triple Rizumu Rock 'N' Mikoko Community Kuu Invisible Rai Roulette Magakoro Finisher

The cover art is by the one and only Poyoyon♥Rock! Plus, a lineup of other talented artists bring you the world of Mai-HiME. Filled with laughter and tears, this is a truly satisfying read! Enjoy both illustrations and manga in this magnificent anthology!

Konata and her friends continue on with their school life adventures in this anthology comic series.

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