Slice of Life - Page 107

The Yamagiwa family comprises of only three men, and little Haruki, who is just four years old, relishes the warmth and support provided by his affable father and elder brother. Shielded by them, Haruki is gradually blooming. One Shot: Ohisama no Kuni, Volume 1

I sought a yandere girl to end my life since the idea of committing suicide terrified me. However, after a hundred days, something inexplicable happened and I ended up with ○○. This is a continuation of my suicide story.

Residing in a luxurious mansion with a team of servants at his beck and call, the young lad, aged nine, becomes engrossed in the enigmatic Tanaka, the only denizen of Asian heritage among his household. Drawn to Tanaka's exotic NINJA lineage, the boy perceives his presence as an exceptional occurrence, rendering him charmingly intriguing. One destined day, he stumbles upon the servant's quarters and is promptly bewitched by Tanaka's unkempt appearance. Expressing his heart's desire, the boy picks Tanaka as his personalized attendant, causing a budding romance to flourish between Shota and his newfound affection.

Commercial pilot Ling Yufei had been hopeful of achieving his dream of becoming a Captain, but everything went awry when a sudden turn of events shattered his dreams. To add insult to injury, the newly appointed Captain was younger than him and an ex-paratrooper! Ling Yufei now has no choice but to operate the "Romantic Airline" alongside his new superior. What exciting tales will we encounter on this airline? Hold on tight, SkyHawk's Romantic Airline is ready for takeoff...Please note that this was previously produced by a different studio in 2019.

The story follows the journey of Tamio and Takashi, close friends whose relationship transcends into a deeper level. Growing up in a rural Japanese town, Tamio is fascinated by the arrival of Takashi, a blonde-haired city boy who enrolls in their primary school. However, Tamio soon discovers that Takashi is only half Japanese and despite his appearance, he loves Japanese cuisine and cannot speak English, which presents a challenge even for Tamio. Despite their differences, their friendship evolves and deepens, and Tamio develops strong feelings for Takashi and hopes that their bond will last forever. However, Takashi is dissatisfied with life in the countryside and vows to leave someday. Tamio does everything he can to maintain their friendship, even if it means traveling with Takashi wherever he goes. Tamio's unwavering commitment to their friendship reveals emotions that may be more complex than he realizes.

Bai Tian, who had lost his parents, was brought to a sect consisting of those who lacked ambition, known as "salted fish," by Yu Xiao, a young taoist he had never crossed paths with before. Bai Tian burned with a thirst for vengeance, but as he settled into a carefree life, his drive began to slip away . . .

As Watanabe found himself in a predicament, the words "You drive me crazy because you're so cute" kept echoing in his mind. He was a high school teacher and a Sub, heartbroken after his fiancée left him. Driven by desperation and fueled by alcohol, Watanabe swiped right on a dating app for Doms and Subs to meet someone who could satisfy his needs. To his surprise, he matched with none other than his former student, Izumi. Despite his attempt to maintain distance, a certain incident linked him to Izumi. However, one day, Izumi disappeared, leaving Watanabe to confront the suppressed Sub instincts. In a surprising twist, Izumi's innocent comment about his cuteness acted as a catalyst, igniting a spark in Watanabe's feelings.

Kitamura Ichiro, a bakery worker and night school attendee, experienced a chilling encounter one night. He witnessed a group of ghost-like beings parading through the streets. Frightened, he ran away and confided in a journalist named Honda. Tragically, Honda died in a car crash the next day while on his way to meet Ichiro. In a mind-boggling turn of events, Honda transmitted information regarding the afterlife to the world through his own death. According to his account, when people die, they become souls that enter the afterlife. There, the world is split into three areas that are clashing in a war with Three Missions. The recent increase in births is due to the high number of deaths in this battle. To compensate, the dead are sent to the afterlife's battlefield, and plane crashes are staged to train souls for combat. The strange march Ichiro witnessed was the souls marching towards the battlefield. Honda's story was shared through the efforts of Shiro and Edda Shimoda, from the magazine Honda worked for. Honda was unfortunately imprisoned for spreading uncomfortable truths about the afterlife, and Ichiro died. However, with the help of the transmission of dead gods, their spirits managed to make it into the afterlife. Ichiro joined the resistance against the ongoing war in this new realm. He eventually freed 78.5 million ghosts, including Honda, and helped them return to the real world. The ghosts struggled to fit in and eventually settled in South America, where there was more space.

Azuma Yuki's anthology of unpublished stories.

1. Gachaboy Ichidaiki (Gachaboy's Record of One Generation) 2. Kami no Toride 3. Sukippara no Blues 4. Tokiwasou Monogatari 5. Toiu Tegami ga Kita 6. Doubutsu Tsurezuregusa (Essay on Idleness of Animals) 7. Dotsuitare (Bassui)