Glamorous Gathering Takahashi
ぎゅぎゅっと高橋
A collection of short stories by Hirona Takahashi, blending video games, Showa-era culture, and glamour. The volume includes tales like "Glamorous Suteyama," a glamorous retelling of the Ubasuteyama legend, and "My First Planet," where a witch's watering can causes torrential rains. It also features "Shiramari," a super idol whose singing can make people so happy they could die.
The centerpiece is a series of 16 shorts titled "It's Okay to Play Games," which explores the joy of gaming without judgment. Other stories range from love born from eardrums to a girl's transformation and a legendary princess. Each piece is filled with bright, fantastical ideas, offering a unique and whimsical reading experience.
