Yoru no Douwa

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