Slice of Life - Page 118

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.

For over a decade, Yuuki and Natsuha have been close childhood friends, currently studying in their third year of high school. As they prepare to graduate, they face the possibility of attending different universities. Though they have recently started a romantic relationship, the shift from friendship to love can be difficult for anyone, especially them.

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.

Rin Tachibana, the main character of our story, is an office worker who dislikes her face and believes that her life is over because she’s ugly. What’s worst is that she has the same name as the most beautiful woman in the company, Rin Kaizuka and feels that everyone compares her. This is the worst situation ever! One day, the Rin hits the jackpot and wins the lottery. With the money, she goes under the knife and becomes a plastic beauty. Her wishes of fashion, makeup and romance finally come true.

Tonari is a college student starting in the spring. He starts living alone in an apartment, but there is a quirky woman next door who is a little out of the ordinary and basically "not wearing clothes"!? A moratorium comedy full of gaps begins! (MTL)

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.

Takahashi is a 27-year-old freelancer who loves all things cute, and Yamashita is a manga artist who learned everything on their own and is highly empathetic. The two have been together since high school and once faced punishment for not following the traditional path of pursuing higher education and careers. Despite societal pressures to conform to norms such as college, careers, and marriage, they remain optimistic. Their relationship is like a loosely intertwined harmony between two women who complement each other.