Iguana no Musume:
A girl develops a complex about herself after her mother thinks of her as a hideous iguana. Iguana Girl reflects Hagio's own relationship with her mother, and it took her "years to write this story".

Catharsis
When Yuji, a student retaking his entrance exams, suddenly runs away from home, his worried parents begin searching for him. They discover he’s staying at the home of the owner of the part-time job where he works. Despite their concerns, Yuji insists he won’t return. What is Yuji truly seeking? Why does he keep running away?

Afternoon Sunshine:
While watching a TV show with her husband, Shouko's world was turning upside down because of her husband's words, "After all, married couples are just strangers."

The Pills That Help You Go To School:
On the first day of the second semester of his first year in high school, Katsumi saw his father becoming a word processor and his mother an electric rice cooker.

My Friend K:
K transferred to the narrator's school in the summer of his second year of junior high school. A 8-page oneshot showcases the tangle between envy and admiration.