Short-Tempered Melancholic and Other Stories

• *Short-Tempered Melancholic* Kajika Yamano is a female ninja whose job is to protect her family's legendary weapon. But when a boy she has a crush on tells her she should be more ladylike, she vows to give up all ninja related deeds. • *This Love is Nonfiction* Yuri sends her pen pal Ryo a picture of herself--but it's really of her best friend Karin, who is prettier than she is. Now Ryo wants to meet her, so she has no choice but to send Karin instead! • *Romance in the Afternoon Rain* Minori falls in love with Takato, a boy who shared his umbrella with her one rainy afternoon. Now she "forgets" her umbrella every time it rains in hopes of becoming closer to him. • *Second Time in Love* Mana secretly likes her friend's boyfriend, but Nakamura, a younger boy, is determined to win Mana's heart.