Aiko, a lonely orphan, finds a baby girl on her doorstep and names her Himawari, meaning "sunflower." As Aiko raises Himawari, their bond grows into an unbreakable mother-daughter relationship. Through love and sacrifice, Aiko becomes Himawari’s legal guardian, and together they build a beautiful...

In a world where words are deleted from your brain, Azkabab might be the most meaningful word of them all.

Initially visiting with a singular task in mind. A primal sensation draws this estranged person to hopefully regain a fading tranquility that was once important. This hope will be challenged as the world they once knew has changed, more than anyone but them will ever realize.

"The Artist's Journey" Thomas, a poor father who sacrificed his dream of being a musician for stability, initially discourages his son Alex's artistic aspirations out of concern. After an accident leaves Thomas bedridden, he realizes life's brevity and urges Alex to pursue his passion. Thomas ...

Karen O'Hare goes against her parents' advice and travels to Japan as a foreigner. Of course, she has a good reason — a reason that spans 7,000 miles and 20+ years.

Enter a world where everyone's worst selves exist in a separate world just above their heads. What would've happened if both worlds intersect? The story follows the life of Flaus as he consciously switches back and forth to his other self to see the consequences of every situational choice he ...

A story of a Patient who wants to live and a Doctor who wants to die— "It drives me mad to hold these thoughts like a knife to my throat. I take a deep breath, I feel a sharp jab in my chest. A fish in a terrarium lives a better life than I do."

9-year-old Marion asks her Mother what it means to die. [Oneshot]

A night where a long-time wish gets granted... or not? This wish, belonging to a girl who doesn't yearn for a bright future, but for a beautiful demise. A girl who smiles at nothing but only at the prospect of death. This girl I know, entertaining various scenarios of suicide, finally decides...

Dr. William Turner, as usual, was heading towards the hospital every morning. A light mist had settled over the city, and a sense of quietude prevailed. The white walls of the Swallow Medical Center seemed like a sanctuary, always patiently striving to alleviate pain. One day, when he picked u...