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At the age of 21, Nicoletta leaves her grandparents' rural home to work at a restaurant in Rome, owned by her estranged mother's lover. Casetta Dell'orso stands out because all the staff are older gentlemen who wear glasses, as per Nicoletta's mother's preferences. As she works in this mature environment, Nicoletta struggles to balance her personal and professional life. However, with each passing day, she becomes more enchanted by Casetta Dell'orso, making it harder to achieve her goals.
The sorrow of the snow princess is believed to bring snowfall, as per the legend. Within Shirahimeshou, three poignant tales center around the idea of snow. CLAMP's engaging artwork pays tribute to the classical storytelling style of Japan through stunning watercolors and intricate brushstrokes. This enthralling masterpiece showcases an innovative approach by CLAMP. Discover the secrets of snow by immersing yourself in Shirahimeshou.
Using his caricature abilities, Susumu Katsumata had been warning Japanese citizens about the hazards of nuclear power for more than two decades prior to the Fukushima Daiichi reactor meltdowns in 2011. Fukushima Devil Fish takes inspiration from Katsumata's research trips to the infamous facility and his physics background. The book's initial two stories focus on the "nuclear gypsies," unfairly labored men responsible for maintaining Japan's nuclear power facilities during the 1980s. The following narratives, originally in the famous Garo and COM alt-manga magazines from the late 1960s and 1970s, feature Japanese folklore creatures and lonesome individuals who have lost their homes and families. Fukushima Devil Fish, with its haunting and heartwarming moments, demonstrates Katsumata's skills as a comics master in poetic form and as a true friend to the casualties of Japan's modernization. Additionally, the compilation includes a series of essays by the artist, historian Asakawa Mitsuhiro, and critic Abe Yukihiro that provide insight into Katsumata's life and career, as well as the significance of his work in the post-Fukushima age.
Akira's father possesses a rare talent as a "creator," specializing in enhancing the abilities of living creatures. His craft involves fulfilling unusual requests such as producing a hunting dog with rock-crushing fangs or a horse capable of flight, and even crafting the most exquisite mermaid. But Akira rebels against the act, perceiving that it is a merciless pursuit that inflicts agony upon innocent creatures. To compound matters, his father's creations are frequently sold to individuals who lack any regard for the sanctity of life. Despite his aversion, Akira is deeply intrigued by the mermaid his father is designing for a nearby ruler. Will Akira's moral compass aid him in taking a stand against this degenerate practice?
Penny, a single mother, was excited to treat her five-year-old daughter to a luxurious month-long vacation in Rome after putting in a lot of effort. However, things took a turn for the worse when a total stranger woke her up in the middle of the night by standing at the bottom of her bed and aggressively questioning her about why she was in his bed. This encounter left her disoriented and alarmed.
Yuusuke Urameshi is a 14-year-old delinquent who spends his days absent from school and causing chaos for the adults in his life. He often engages in street brawls with his rival, Kazuma Kuwabara, and belittles his childhood friend, Keiko Yukimura. Crippled by self-hatred and weighed down by his alcoholic mother, Yuusuke makes a quick decision to tackle a small child out of the path of an oncoming car, losing his life in the process. With the help of Botan, his spirit guide, Yuusuke is able to see the profound sadness and devastation his death brings to the people in his life. He is touched by the immense hurt he caused his mother, Keiko, and even his nemesis, Kazuma. As a result of his heroic death, he receives a proposition to return to the land of the living from Koenma, the son of the Spirit World ruler. Koenma hires Yuusuke to work as a "Spirit Detective," entrusting him with a number of paranormal mysteries of increasing complexity. In the process of battling and befriending demons such as Kurama and Hiei, Yuusuke's fighting skills are honed to perfection. However, as malevolent forces gather in the Underworld, Yuusuke must team up with his comrades to protect all that he took for granted.
Jina narrates "The Waiting," a fictional account that depicts the life of her mother, Gwija. When Gwija was just 17 years old, she was hastily married off to a stranger after learning that unmarried girls were being taken by the Japanese. Following Japan's collapse and Korea's independence, Gwija and her husband began a family but were eventually forced to flee south. This unfortunate turn of events separated Gwija from her husband and son, leaving her to care for their baby girl alone. Seventy years have now passed, and Gwija is an elderly woman who is still waiting for the chance to reunite with her son. Jina, struggling with the promise she made to find her uncle, adds to the depth of this moving story.
Education is not the top priority at a Tokyo high school where fighting between student clubs causes havoc in the hallways and classrooms. Each club tries to outdo the others in being unruly, but only a small group of students works towards calming the violence. These students, who are part of the Juken Club, are among the strongest and bravest at the school.
This collection of eerie tales delves deep into the twisted psyche of the human soul, linked solely by the enigmatic Orochi. Possessing mysterious abilities and a youthful appearance that never fades, Orochi takes it upon herself to observe the intriguing lives of various individuals from a distance.
Goh Akazaki, a 26-year-old shoujo manga artist, makes his living through his craft. His assistant, Yusuke Akune, is also a mangaka. However, Goh is taken aback one day when he learns that Yusuke is gay. It prompts him to ponder over how much he really knows about his friend. Later, when Goh is commissioned to work on a BL project, he seeks inspiration from Yusuke. As he explores the idea of having unrequited love for Yusuke, Goh finds himself struggling to regulate his own emotions.
A collection of short stories about Death Note. 1. C Kira-hen (C-Kira) 2. a Kira-hen (a-Kira) 3. Death Note ni Rakugaki 4-koma (Death Note Four-Panel Comics) 4. L: Day One 5. L: The Wammy's House 6. Kagami Tarou-hen (Taro Kagami)
On his way back from a nearby convenience store, Subaru Natsuki is suddenly stranded in a foreign city. He finds himself surrounded by unfamiliar faces speaking a foreign tongue, realizing he has been transported to an entirely different world. Unfortunately, the shopkeeper throws him out for being insolvent, leaving him hopeless and immediately encircled by a gang of ruffians. However, just when he believes there is no escape, a mysterious young lady named Satella comes to his aid. She's on the hunt for a burglar that Subaru had seen earlier. After Satella wards off the aggressors, Subaru pledges to help her in her quest to capture the thief. After a few bizarre events, the pair ends up in an underground cellar where stolen goods are kept. When they infiltrate the cellar, they are unexpectedly attacked by a shadowy assailant resulting in both of them receiving fatal injuries. Subaru awakens to find himself transported back in time to the morning of that same day and begins a complex cycle where he relives past experiences.
