Nio Nakatani, known for her delicate and heartwarming portrayal of girls’ love, presents a marvelous collection of short stories that span her whole career. With works including her striking debut title Farewell to My Alter, enthralling tales from the Éclair anthologies, and a hauntingly captivating piece penned exclusively for this volume, Nakatani explores the deeper nuances of loss, identity, and matters of the heart.



1. Sayonara Alter (さよならオルタ, Farewell to my Alter)
2. Yuusha wa San-kai Sekai wo Sukuu (勇者は三回世界を救, The Hero Saves the World Three Times)
3. Namida Fuumi Escargot (なみだ風味エスカルゴ, Tear-Flavored Escargot)
4. Shiawase wa Kizu no Katachi (幸せは傷のかたち, Happiness in the Shape of a Scar)
5. Itsu datte Yokogao (いつだって横顔, Always in Profile)
6. Komimication (こみみけーしょん, Comm-ear-ication)
7. Watashi Custom Maid (わたしカスタムメイド, I Am Custom-Made)
8. Double Bed (ダブルベッド)
9. Yasashiku Naritai (優しくなりたい, I Want to Be Kind)

(Source: Yen Press)