Wise Woman

Shadows House

In a vast, dim mansion live the Shadows, a family of faceless nobles whose bodies are pitch black and constantly emit soot. To keep the residence clean and to serve as their public faces, each Shadow is paired with a living doll that resembles them. Emilico is one such doll, a cheerful and diligent girl assigned to serve the young Shadow lady Kate. As Emilico learns her duties, she and Kate begin to form a bond that goes beyond that of master and servant. But the mansion is full of locked doors and strict rules whose origin no one can explain. Administrators watch over the pairs from the upper floors, judging their every move for purposes that remain unclear. As the two grow closer, they s

Terumina

Terumina chronicles the travels of a unique catgirl whose life is intertwined with the vast railway network of Japan. As an 'iron nekomimi,' her hobby and purpose revolve around exploring the countless train lines, stations, and the landscapes they connect. Her journeys are solitary excursions, a series of trips that form the quiet rhythm of her existence. Her travels are not merely about destinations but the experiences along the way. The narrative weaves together slice-of-life observations with a pervasive, subtle sense of the mysterious. The railways become a conduit for encounters that blur the line between the ordinary and the supernatural, where the rhythmic clatter of trains might le

Denwa Suimin Ongaku

A woman drifts through random moments in Shibuya, her daily life unfolding in fleeting encounters and quiet observations. The city of Tokyo becomes a backdrop for elusive sensations, where reality blurs with the surreal. As she navigates the mundane and the strange, a series of disconnected events reveal hidden tensions beneath the surface. The boundary between everyday life and the uncanny grows thin, leading to an unsettling exploration of memory, loneliness, and the human psyche.

Samuku naru to Kata wo Yosete

A college student begins dating a girl who may be feeding him bugs. A painter is seduced by his patron to create his masterpiece. A demon in training develops a crush on a human girl at the video rental store. Two boys bond over their shared love of movies. These are just a few of the stories collected in this anthology by Kenya Suzuki. Loneliness is a common thread that ties these tales together, yet each one carries a secret hope that warmth can be shared between people. Love takes many forms, but it is never easy, and the characters must navigate the complexities of connection in a world tinged with the supernatural and the strange.

Between Us - Lun Lun Yamamoto Short Stories

Kate feels hurt by her older sister Mayu's cold attitude. Left alone when Mayu goes on a date, Kate plays with Mac, an eccentric neighbor boy, and they share a secret game that only they understand. In another story, an older woman who isolates herself gains a new perspective after meeting an alien in her town. A little girl tells insincere truths, and a future prescription offers a mysterious cure. This collection of seven one-shots by Lun Lun Yamamoto explores bittersweet moments of everyday life, blending comedy, fantasy, mystery, and a touch of terror. Each tale delves into the strange and emotional corners of human connection, from sibling bonds to loneliness and lies.

Tsuki wa Nandemo Shitteiru Kamo