This item has been stored at home. The contents are in like-new, excellent condition, but it is 38 years old, so there is some aging on the cover, etc. We appreciate your understanding. Rumor Masters (Uwasano Tatsujin) VOL. 1 First Edition A late-night talk show where one guest was invited each time as a "Master of ○○," and they discussed theきっかけ (kikkake - trigger/reason) and こだわり (kodawari - obsession/commitment) that sparked their interest in various things such as work, life, hobbies, and special skills. An article on Giant Baba is included as the "Master of Mito Komon." Master of Imitation - Fakes are forbidden trendy things (Ann Linda Lewis) Master of Disneyland - Disneyland is a litmus test for childlike innocence (Kankuro Nakamura) Master of Neo-Psychedelia - Psychedelia is a colorful martial art (Akino Yoko) Master of Beer - Beer is the feeling of losing your virginity every time you drink it (Yuji Miyake) Master of Katsushika - Katsushika is a rose-colored life every day! (Yukari Morikawa) Master of Pachinko - Pachinko is Zen (Toshio Kageyama) Master of Onsen Ryokan (Hot Spring Inn) - Onsen Ryokan is like a mother (Masayuki Watanabe) Master of BGM - BGM is a secret seduction (Masayuki Suzuki) Master of Sauna - Sauna is a microcosm of life (Tsurube Shofukutei) Master of Medaka (Japanese Rice Fish) - Medaka is love (Hiroshi En) Master of Moving - Moving is the ultimate change of pace (Masaki Kyomoto) Master of "Mito Komon" - "Mito Komon" is peace of mind (Giant Baba) Rumor Masters Special Edition - Reflecting on the 12 guests Master of Staying Up Late (Kazuki Kosakai) Master of Long-Distance Commuting (Mie Yamaguchi)