Soft Shell

A poignant and intelligent collection of short stories linked to the progression of the seasons.: Soft Shell (やわらかい殻, Yawarakai Kara): A hikikomori suddenly meets the woman who lived in her apartment until a year ago. Falling In Love With The Sky (空に恋する, Sora ni Koisuru): The tale of a young woman who has found her soulmate. One Piece (The Dress) (ワンピース): A university student is overjoyed when her first boyfriend buys her a one-piece dress. The Name Of Water (水の名前, Mizu no Namae): A handmodel is troubled by her anonymity. Tough (タフ): A graphic designer is stressed by her boyfriend's absence and lets her frustration out at work. Wind Grass Child (風草子, Kazezoushi): Like its Biblical equivalent, Salome, this one-shot tells a tale of desire and obsession.