Slice of Life - Page 48

Kaoru Inose, a renowned composer, possesses an exceptional gift - the capability to detect the "sadness" of animals through sound. His life takes an interesting turn when he hears a captivating sound that piques his curiosity. Led by the sound's origin, he stumbles upon Masumi Sugawara - a lawyer who produces this unique sound. Fascinated and eager to explore its roots, Kaoru yearns to hear more, unknowingly getting drawn towards Masumi. But when he discovers that Masumi's sibling is the cause of this touching melody, his emotions take an unforeseen turn.

During her darkest period, Chrissy, also known as Chrysanthemum, encountered the individual who would later become her soulmate. The catalyst for this was her former partner's trysts with a stunning woman who not only paid off his debts but also caused him to stray. Chrissy found herself smitten with the new beau. Can they overcome the odds and make their love last, or will Chrissy find herself alone once more, left like all those before?

Living together with her boyfriend Teppei, Hina is a 23-year-old who is deeply in love with him. However, the couple has differing views when it comes to taking a bath. Teppei prefers that Hina bathes daily, while Hina finds it a hassle to do so. Consequently, Teppei devises different tactics to convince his girlfriend to join him in the bathtub, resulting in them creating beautiful and bubbly memories together.

Momo, a high school student, is devastated by the sudden death of her best friend Sayo, who had been by her side since elementary school. Seeking solace, she reconnects with Sayo's younger brother Keichiro at the funeral, after eight long years of separation. Together, they revisit their favorite childhood spots - the secret base in the neighborhood, the twilight-drenched Ferris wheel, and the candy shop where they often hung out. They chase these memories in a bid to recapture the joy of their youth and search for the sights they had planned to share with Sayo during the summer that slipped away. As they go, they leave behind a bittersweet summer story, painted in blue by the hearts of the bereaved boys and girls.

An essay combined with a manga presentation and cookbook, detailing the author's journey in creating delectable noodle-based dishes.

A amusing story that narrates the usual habits of four adolescent males enrolled in high school.

Single father Yiyun is resolute in his pursuit of both acting excellence and responsible parenting, dutifully caring for his young child Rourou alone. What sets their circumstances apart is Rourou's conception, made possible through scientific intervention. However, their stability is disrupted when a wealthy stranger asserts their biological connection to Rourou. To get to the bottom of this peculiar situation, Yiyun embarks on a quest to determine the identity and authenticity of this affluent individual as Rourou's rightful father.

The everyday routine of a carefree bamboo rat and a fretful panda.

Chiyo Kozuka, aged 24, is facing a streak of bad luck. She has no job, an empty bank account, and is three months behind on her rent. She feels helpless until her landlady knocks on her door and suggests that they have sex as a solution to her financial troubles. In exchange, the landlady promises to assist her with her financial issues. The next day, Chiyo finds herself waking up next to her landlady, who she does not remember sleeping with due to a drunken state. Despite this, the landlady sticks to her promise and proposes a unique financial agreement that Chiyo cannot refuse since she is in a vulnerable position.

In full bloom, the thistles in the garden gave off a fragrance reminiscent of black tea. The garden was frequented by a beetle who could converse in the language of humans. It was a lively place where laughter echoed and a delectable Mirabelle tart was always baking. And if you walked exactly 47 steps, you could stumble upon a sea lion's abandoned pool.