The fate of civilization, destruction and rebirth, an endless cycle... more>>

In the abyss of sin, the world was destroyed, only embers remaining

Darkness descended, in endless ruins, one lone man stood

Eliminating the crime of blood, he tore that darkness, and light enveloped the earth <<less

Miracles don't come walking your way by themselves.... more>>

It is your decisions and will that determine these.

A story of a man who created miracles. <<less

I want to get out of the soil.
I want to get out of poverty.
I want to make money / very much ... !!!
I want to live my life nicely.... more>>

The greatest fortune of life comes to who has such a wish. <<less

Matsuoka is hooked on wearing his ex-girlfriend’s clothes and going for nighttime walks into town, feeling the pleasure of being stared at by men wherever he goes. One night, after he is assaulted by a man during a one-off encounter, he is saved by Hirosue, a nondescript senior worker from his company. Drawn to Hirosue’s innocent and pure love, Matsuoka continues to meet with Hirosue, all the while dressed as a woman, until Hirosue finally confesses to him. Narise Konohara’s pinnacle of achievement portrays the pain and beauty of unrequited love and has also been adapted to a theatrical play.... more>>

Contains 2 short stories (published in earlier editions) “Of Tenderness” (Itoshii koto) and “Of Love” (Aisuru koto). <<less