Aoki Kaoru is a 26-year-old woman who has never had a boyfriend. Normally unattached and unmotivated in her own life, Kaoru decides to start up... more>> a nail salon as a side business in addition to her regular job as a medical dispatcher. Although having a severe aversion to physical touch, she is forced to confront that fear when she meets a man who can´t help but touch others. <<less

Minami Fujii is an employee at a high-powered advertising firm. She’s good at her job but finds herself torn between the pressure and expectations of... more>> her career and her attraction to two of her coworkers: the younger, arty Ishida, and the classy, put-together Ogiwara! <<less

Set in the Heian period, A Un is the story of two prominent Buddhist monks: Saichou, who built the Enryaku Temple, and Kuukai, who established... more>> the Mt. Kouya retreat. <<less

Life is hard enough as it is without the complications love interests bring. However, it becomes even more complicated when the interest in question is a friend. How does one choose between what is right and what is wrong? The male friend you've always been with or the one that's recently come back?... more>>

This is a set of five short stories about the trials and tribulations of five different women:

1) Diamond

2) Only 5 cm

3) Inside the Mosquito Net

4) Inside the Mosquito Net 2

5) Hide and Seek <<less

This is a story about a boxer who aspires to become a champion. One day as he is taking a walk he meets a woman...... more>> and then? <<less

Four dream-like short stories.... more>>

Mari Okazaki can alter appearances like fun house mirrors at an amusement park. The short stories blossom to reveal a medley of surreal characters.

The virtuoso stroke is like the thread that weave an exquisite lace of memories, tenderly reconstructing the ghost of a man...

A woman tries to hold on to her lover in an unexpected way...

Pierrot takes a hostage...

A young couple meet a strange woman who seems to know them... <<less

The story of two school friends Maki and Yumi. Asai, a young professional photographer, notices Maki who is very talented in photography. He introduces his girlfriend, Sai, to her. Sai is also a photographer, but she's not motivated anymore... ... more>>

But when love interferes with their lives everything is in turmoil... Between abuse and feelings, prepare to dive in an unforgettable story. <<less

In the Shibuyaku Maruyamachou series:... more>>

Volume 1 - Shibuyaku Maruyamachou

- Shibuya District, Maruyama Neighborhood: After School

Itoi is being picked on by her classmates, but doesn't want to admit it to herself. She becomes closer to Ariyoshi when they are paired together to make costumes for a party and Ariyoshi takes her shopping in Shibuya. Will Ariyoshi be able to help her admit what's going on and come to terms with it? And is there something more between them than just friendship? A two-part story in a compilation volume by Okazaki Mari in which all the stories feature the Shibuya district.

- Lililicious

Volume 2 - Sakura

Volume 3 - Rounin Gorou

Volume 4 - Hyakka Ryouran

- Wasurena Kusa

- Adabana

- Matsuri Ichiya <<less

In 12 months you'll be invited into the life of a group of students who discover with joy and sadness the meaning of "Love."

Ery was living her ordinary, dull high school life until one day when she saw a guy in the park. Curiosity made her follow after him, and she reached a skating school. Unhesitatingly, she joins the school, but…... more>>

Contains an unrelated story Summer Fairytales aka Summer's Fairy Tale (also included in as chapter 3). <<less

An expert in artificial insemination helps people who struggle to have kids.