A direct sequel/side story to Himitsu no Kaidan.

One rainy day, the young woman Natsuki encounters a high school student in the street. Acting on an impulse, she gives the girl her umbrella and walks away. It turns out later that the girl, Michiko, is the younger sister of Natsuki’s sister’s newly-married husband. Even though Michiko has a difficult personality and doesn’t open herself to others easily, she seems to be attracted to Natsuki. Thus begins an unusual friendship between two unlikely characters who need each other more than they first realize…... more>>

The main story (Cotton) was released as four chapters. There are also four additional stories:

Story 2: Creature

Story 3: Asa no Kodomo

Story 4: Tegami (Letter)

Story 5: Zange <<less

A collection of Konno Kita's early oneshots; originally self-published and later collected in tankoubon format.... more>>

These works may be considered josei (borderline shoujo) due to the content.

Story 1 - The Road Home: An old man reminisces about the past.

Story 2 - Garden: A sheltered princess experiences grief for the first time.

Story 3 - Beyer’s Waltz: A woman who's “getting on in years” makes a decision about her love life.

Story 4 - The House that Waits for Spring: A girl faces her future in the shadow of the irresponsible father she dearly loves.

Story 5 - Rattle: In an impossible land, an old man is reunited with his granddaughter.

Story 6 - The Man Who Sells Glasses: A magical glasses seller drops by a small town to sell his wares.

Story 7 - Light Source: One snowy night, a man meets a curious little girl.

Story 8 - Evening Fairy-Tales: A young man who professes to be a "cat lender" draws out long-forgotten memories in his clients. <<less