The First Volume of the 1945 Series: Record of Lorelei.... more>>

Midway through the Pacific War—

Mechanic Mikami is en route to the Rabaul base when an unexpected encounter with a lone Zero fighter changes his fate. The pilot, known by the alias "Lorelei," is a man whose relentless pursuit of battle hides something deeper beneath the surface.

As Mikami is assigned as his personal mechanic, their lives become intertwined in the harsh reality of war. This emotionally gripping novel tells the story of two men brought together by duty, bound by something more profound in the face of an uncertain future. <<less

Matsuoka is hooked on wearing his ex-girlfriend’s clothes and going for nighttime walks into town, feeling the pleasure of being stared at by men wherever he goes. One night, after he is assaulted by a man during a one-off encounter, he is saved by Hirosue, a nondescript senior worker from his company. Drawn to Hirosue’s innocent and pure love, Matsuoka continues to meet with Hirosue, all the while dressed as a woman, until Hirosue finally confesses to him. Narise Konohara’s pinnacle of achievement portrays the pain and beauty of unrequited love and has also been adapted to a theatrical play.... more>>

Contains 2 short stories (published in earlier editions) “Of Tenderness” (Itoshii koto) and “Of Love” (Aisuru koto). <<less

Douno has been falsely convicted of mol*sting a woman on a train. He serves time in a group cell in prison, surrounded by inmates who... more>> are all suspicious in some way. Just as Douno's distrust of people reaches its peak, he is saved by the innocent kindness of his cellmate, Kitagawa. For Kitagawa, who is imprisoned as a mu*derer, this is the first time in his life that he feels the emotion of love. This complete edition encompasses the main work, "In the Box", as well as "Out of the Cage", which tells their story after their release from prison. <<less