Mitsuru Hattori – författare

Kon and Furuka’s bond grows deeper as they explore the island together, so when they spot a faint silhouette outside the Kaiju’s lair, they both head inside to investigate. Where could this mysterious cave lead...?

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Wakana reflects on her past two years in Atami, while Kyusho prepares to leave for a part-time holiday job in Tokyo. She then celebrates Christmas with her friends in a surprise party, and Nairo makes a social-media video of her to mark the new year. The video catches the eye of a young girl who requests the cleaning of a ribbon, but is Wakana supposed to know this girl from her past?

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Bits and pieces of Wakana's past resurface as she spends time with the mysterious girl, Shio. After opening up about health issues, Shio reveals that seeing Wakana again has inspired her to take care of herself. Later, thanks to Yagara, Kinme Cleaning begins refurbishing elementary school backpacks. But when Wakana learns that Yagara has to move away for work, the pair spend the time they have left together soaking in a hot spring.

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Wakana discovers her friend and customer Asami Yagara is Nairo's homeroom teacher, while Nairo continues to support Kinme Cleaning's social-media presence. Could a plushie that Nairo and Wakana find offer a clue to the business that formerly occupied the Kinme Cleaning space? And Wakana's gruff landlady helps her during tough times, but has Wakana uncovered a secret about her landlady's health...?

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Remy, a woman from Canada, moves to Atami after her grandfather, a respected Japanese pottery artist, passes away. When Wakana reunites Remy's grandmother with the stuffed toy she'd previously cleaned, she learns the name of Kinme Cleaning's previous owner. Then, Kyusho seems to be moving away, but things get awkward when she bids him farewell...

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.For two years, Wakana Kinme has run a laundry service in the seaside resort town of Atami. Kinme Cleaning is a well-loved business, and Atami residents admire Wakana's devotion to her trade. She builds a fulfilling life making friends with the locals and visiting hot springs. Although Wakana has no knowledge of her own past, her cleaning services safeguard memories imbued in customers' precious items.

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Wakana meets the twins Kuriru and Moruda in the lead-up to a summer festival in Atami. But when they find the festival costumes covered in mold, Wakana's sleepless nights might just save the day! How will an incident at the festival change the dynamic between her and high schooler Kyusho? Then, Wakana's love of hot-spring bathing leads her to check out a prestigious inn, where the proprietress seeks her aid in restoring a traditional doll.

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Elementary student Nairo helps establish an online presence for Kinme Cleaning. The new visibility lands Wakana a job cleaning a hat, and its influencer owner expands the business's clientele across Japan. When Wakana meets a shy woman named Uka, they find themselves modeling in an island tourism campaign. But after the shoot, Wakana vanishes as their boat departure time draws near.

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world. Reiyo, a geigi - traditional female performance artist - becomes a new customer, and Wakana learns about Atami's performance scene. Kinme Cleaning also celebrates its third anniversary, but Wakana is surprised by how many people congratulate her! Who knew a lowly cleaning service could have such an impact on the community? The work never ends, though, and Wakana knuckles down to clean duvets and gym clothes, as well as restore an umbrella's water resistance.

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.A tumble leaves Wakana with knowledge only of her everyday routine and how to run her business. But soon, ironing a shirt sparks a strange daydream involving a little girl... When Wakana comes to, she regains her recent memories, but the daydream remains a mystery. When the local tourism association holds a new summer event and asks Wakana to provide a stain-removal demo, the whole community comes out...even one of Wakana's oldest friends?!

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.While spending quality time with Shio at the beach, Wakana considers her recent memory loss and odd daydream. Shio helps Wakana remember how she used to spend time with an elderly garment cleaner. Can Wakana finally piece together the puzzle of her past? The neighborly garment cleaner's past weaves a thread toward the future when Shio and Wakana make a pledge.

Middle school student Kon Chigawa has never left the small island she was born on, nor does she expect to. Shunned by her classmates, Kon’s always alone, and she hasn’t ever been in love, either. That is, until she encounters the city girl Furuka on a cliff—and ends up resuscitating her after they fall into the ocean! Upon awakening, the two mysteriously find themselves in front of a cave said to house monsters, a place Kon often spends time by. And with that, strange occurrences begin to happen on the island...

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Wakana Kinme, a cheerful garment-cleaning service owner, continues her peaceful life in Atami—with Shio! As Wakana's assistant, Shio is building a life and relationships in the resort town. She's become like a sister to hot-spring-loving Wakana, but now has to consider her future. Should she attend college or settle into a community-oriented venture like Remy and "Waka"? The woman who once lost her memory reflects on the evolution of Atami and deepens her place as a local!