Going home for his grandfather's funeral, thirty-year-old bachelor Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a younger lover! The rest of his family is equally shocked and embarrassed by this surprise development, and not one of them wants anything to do with the silent little girl, Rin. In a fit of angry spontaneity, Daikichi decides to take her in himself! But will living with this overgrown teenager of a man help Rin come out of her shell? And hang on, won't this turn of events spell doom for Daikichi's love life?!... more>>

Completed at 9 Volumes, extra stories Bangai-Hen compiled into volume 10, and released as the final volume <<less

Yoningurashi shows the family life of the Hondas; Tarō, his wife Chiharu and their two children Yuri and Kotarō. A light hearted story on everyday... more>> life and their problems. <<less

Through his hobby, which is exploring (peeping?) through the spaces in-between, Heisaku-kun ends up falling in love with his neighbor, Fumio-chan. However, it turns out... more>> that Fumio-chan has also been spying on Heisaku-kun all this time. Will this uncontrollable pair's hidden love ever be realized? <<less

Collection of inter-linked stories.... more>>

1. Kikyo

After losing her job, a woman in her mid-twenties returns to her hometown in the countryside and has an unexpected encounter.

2. Large Small World

A junior high school girl, who has a cram school teacher for her boyfriend and a delinquent girl for her best friend, keeps skipping class, but still does her homework. What could be her reasoning?

3. Mother Ship

The truant girl's mother tells the story of her youth, her love and her life.

4. Sandwich Blues

A 32-year-old middle-school teacher leads the same lonesome life she had during her elementary school days. When her cousin from the countryside annouces her marriage, she starts to ponder...

5. Go Slow (continuation of Mother Ship)

6. Manimani <<less

On the way to work, a man and a woman pass each other every day. Through the thick glass wall, they keep exchanging glances. But... more>> can they ever do more for each other than brightening each other's day through smiles? <<less

Dependant on her boyfriend of seven years, unable to communicate well with others, and lacking self-confidence, Miki feels like a bird trapped in a gilded... more>> cage. In the midst of all this she meets a callous young man named Kamaya at her post in the students affairs office. Although Kamaya seems to have no qualms about invading her personal space, he saves her when she's in trouble, and Miki gradually begins to see him in a new light. <<less

Mitsuya is a third year high-school student who's studying for his exams. Noko, a girl two years younger than him, is his childhood friend. "Nomino"... more>> (Know Me Now) shows their relationship as they go about their everyday lives. <<less

Coming in an omnibus form, it's a side story of Toribako House! The words you longed for, the many things you held dear, everything and... more>> everyone, right here!! A girl who has no luck with guys, a weak-spirited otaku boy, a natural lady-killer, a middle-aged couple, a distant relationship -- everyone keeps looking for happiness!? <<less

Nanako, who was about to graduate with no job lined up found work at an old tailoring shop as an apprentice under the curt -... more>> but kind-hearted - skilled tailor Hirata-san. Nanako is energetically and steadily improving! <<less

5 - Loitering Away