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. (Source: Yen Press) 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)

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. (Source: Yen Press) 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)