A collection of Konno Kitas 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 whos “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.