Onna no Karada ga Iya nano de Mune wo Torimashita

The author, who is non-binary (seeing themselves as neither male or female), chronicles their decision to have top surgery. Essays on the actual experience, from planning the surgery, to what happened afterwards. Note: Includes a prologue and an epilogue

GIRLS BAND CRY

Feeling out of place in the countryside, high school dropout Nina Iseri moves to Tokyo. After a rough first day and getting locked out of her apartment, she meets her favorite guitarist, Momoka Kawaragi. The two put on a street performance together and decide to start a band with three other girls. While each girl […]

Damedame Mahoutsukai Pap!

She’s a hard worker, and a witch, but she’s also worthless. Her name is Pompurupipipi Pop! Welcome to the world of gags and magic by Arawi Keiichi. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

Hadaka de Soto ni wa Derarenai

« I want clothes that won’t reveal my geekiness… » That decision was made years ago. This is an unprecedented fashion essay about battling one’s own complexes, being defeated by worldly desires, being confused by desires, and harboring longings in one’s heart! (Source: Shueisha, translated) Notes: – Includes the one-shot « Anata Curry (あなたカレー) ». – Includes the one-shot […]

Magari Nari no Haru

Hanagaoka Haru, a first-year middle school student. After transferring schools again and again, her “special skill” has become the ability to get along reasonably well with anyone, anywhere. Choosing a quiet, uneventful life without causing waves, Haru arrives at her fourth transfer school, in Kitami City, Hokkaido. There, she meets Kutsune Mashiro, a girl completely […]

re:take

I can make a living without causing any trouble, and although my salary isn’t particularly high, I have some private time. Of course it would be nice if I could live my life however I like, but that’s something only a select few can do. So I don’t have high expectations, and I’m happy just […]

Ano Hi kara, Kotae wa Subete Kimi ni Natta.

I couldn’t stand him—the way he’d smile at me for no reason at all. Minato is a high school student who has lived his life avoiding connection with others. Takarae is a convenience store clerk who is loved by everyone and moves through life with effortless grace. The two met in the parking lot behind […]