Lys Blakeslee

When political conspiracies abound, preserving thepeace is no piece of cake. It's up to one deceptively aloof hero to sniff outcorruption in this atmospheric thriller by Natsume Ono (House of Five Leaves,Ristorante Paradiso)!

The second semester of school is starting, andChihiro's kinder attitude toward Sakuya is making her heart race! When herecommends her a book to read, she's positively overjoyed. But on the way homefrom a night of stargazing with the Star Appreciation Club, Chihiro suddenlyapproaches her! What does he want to talk about...?

Searching for 'reasons to fight.' 1949, Post-warTokyo--As the Japanese become more and more of a minority in their own homeland,they continue to hold hope for their future in Primavera. Alan has returned toJapan to find Tokyo very different from the one he remembers. While maintaininghigh spirits and looking for loved ones, he struggles to find a reason to keepfighting without being bitter about his past. Will Primavera hold the answer forboth Alan and the Japanese people?

Reality is tough, but...surely, the future must bebright. Handa-sensei has returned from Tokyo with a new declaration--he's goingto start his own calligraphy school! But will he find any students!? But when anunusually cold winter brings rare snow to the island, is Handa prepared tohibernate the time away...?

It's the day of the fireworks display, and Chihiro's come down with a fever! At Saki's recommendation, a worried Sakuya decides to visit him. How will he react, and what will happen when Sakuya finds out about the sorrowful past he left behind in Tokyo?