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The anthology of short stories by the author is available in both tankoubon and bunkoban versions, divided into volumes one and two and volumes three and four. The first volume, released in 1984, includes three stories previously published elsewhere: "A Midnight Visitor," "The Bell Rings 5 Times - When the Bell Rings," and "Kind Killer." The second volume, published in 1986, features five stories - "Goodbye to the Witness," "Winter Flowers Are Requiem," "Crystal Doll," "Sleeping Town," and "Red Legend" - previously showcased in other publications. The third volume, also published in 1986, includes four stories - "Escapee at 12 AM," "Something Is Watching in the Dark," "Suicide Room Room Number 404," and "Weekend Invitation" - previously published in different publications. Finally, the fourth volume, released in 1992, showcases three stories - "The Third Person Has Vanished," "Frozen Summer Day," and "Putting a Blue Ribbon on Malice" - that have previously been featured in various other publications.
My name is Aya Hojo, and I am a little foolish high school student. My boyfriend, Kei Saeki, is the smartest and most handsome guy in school. A genius and a fool in love. The comics included are "Genius with Glasses" and "Genius is in a Bad Mood."
From Infinity Studios: Everyone always says to set high goals for oneself. Sei-Ann, an orphaned young lady who was raised in the care of a noblewoman, does just that when she decides she'll become the prince's bride. With above average looks and ambitions that would rival that of a king, Sei-Ann is determined to leave her social status behind and become the wife of the next Crown Prince. Ever since she was a child, she knew that she was somehow special and was meant to go places. And even if it meant enduring a marriage with the most hideous looking prince, she feels it would be a small price to pay to claim her fate as the First Lady of the kingdom.
From Intercross & Shoujo Crusade: Chika has always seen Murasame-kun as a rival who manages to constantly piss her off. While wondering out loud to herself, her sister whom overhears Chika, gives her a perfume necklace which supposedly able to capture a guy's heart. The next day, Chika bumps into Murasame-kun and spills all the perfume. As she begins to apologize, he suddenly asks her out?!
A collection of oneshots.
A clumsy, nine-tailed fox born with only one tail and labled as a disgrace. Made to serve his brother that calls him stupid and an idiot. One day, a mysterious creature arrives and tell this fox about a lowly human that learned to smile even in the darkest of times. The one-tailed fox now tries everything to be like that human.
When the hot-tempered Han Hye Won accidently insults the handsome jjang of Han Hwa Go, Sun Woo Bin decides to pay her a visit... with his entire motorcycle gang, ready to see some blood. So how does that lead up to a kiss and the infamous captain begging for a date? Do you want to try?
Mom's warmness. The sunset I watched with my friends. The summer we played in the pond. That day I left everything and abandoned town.
Compliation of short stories: • Megane ni Koishite: Yuzuko who loves glasses breaks the class' fearsome Maki-kun's contacts. When he has to wear glasses for the time being, he turns out to be an ideal glasses boy to be loved! Preference = Glasses Crush & Benefit = Can buy new contacts, Maki-kun enters the [Glasses Boy Contest], but Yuzuko...!? • Yuki no Enbukyoku (Waltz) • Sekai no Owari ni Dakishimete • Kawaii Hito Math teacher, Suruga-sensei has a secret relationship with his student, Kimura Hatoko! However, Yuzuko knows his secret... But is it really what he thinks it is?! From: Shoujo Crusade
Rupika resides in the distant world of Rakariina, sporting a growth on her head resembling a tiara, deemed the Twinkle Tiara by locals. Per her grandfather's prophecy, destiny awaits when she stumbles upon the fabled Twinkle Crown bearer. Whenever rain showers of meteors fall, new extraterrestrials swarm onto the planet. Perhaps amongst them, Rupika may find her knight in shining armor - the possessor of the precious crown. However, upon her pursuit, Alpha, a young boy, detains her temporarily and drops an enigmatic name, Rozeus. Fuelled by curiosity, she ventures out of Alpha's vessel, which appears to be a colossal turtle, in search of Rozeus. On the way, the alien newcomers continuously taunt her, aware of her unique tiara. Alpha attempts to fend them off, but in vain- he gets knocked out. Desperation growls within Rupika's gut, whom fortune smiles upon at the sight of the crown-bearer - the very person she had been seeking.
From Del Rey: Yaya is a naïve and trusting girl. Hard-rocking, butt-kicking Nana is just the girl to grab hold of Yaya’s timid demeanor and turn it upside down. Can there be anything that terminally shy Yaya and hyper-confident Nana have in common? Well, for one thing, they’re the same person… Also, the disorder is called DID.
From Tokyopop: Mayu, the daughter of a café owner, is unlucky in love until she meets “Puchou,” the magical fairy of beverages. Now, whenever Mayu drinks something, she transforms accordingly! Milk makes her grow large, water makes her invisible, pork soup turns her into a cute little piglet. But what will help her win the man of her dreams?
