This volume collects English translations of 15 manga stories carefully selected from the nine previous issues of Diorama and USCA (including some newly drawn material). The cover art is by Tsuchika Nishimura, a manga artist at the forefront of the contemporary scene known for his exceptional style. It is an ambitious volume designed to showcase the striking appeal of Japanese alternative comics to a global audience. Contents: NISHIMURA Tsuchika: The Woman Who Planted Flowers SHINZO Keigo: Me & My Brother - One Summer MIYAZAKI Natsujikei: Lunch Time TANIGUCHI Natsuko: I Love You To DEATH, Takada-kun MOTO Hideyasu: Birthday Party BRIDGE SHIP HOUSE: meter Zajirogh: A NIGHT BEFORE WEDDING KASABE Tetsu: Hawaii KATSUHIKA Keita: Town Trail HIRANO Ryo: Password SANUKI Naoya: Sweat Dreams Yoshie: Ubasute OTA Motoyuki: effect KAMODA Jun: BGM:Jelly Fish error403: MacroMesoMicro