Thank you for viewing. ■ Makoto Shiina Autobiographical Novels: Elementary School to University Era - Set of 4 Books ☆ Dog Lineage Pachi, the first dog, moved with me from Setagaya to a seaside town in Chiba. After the second dog, John, passed away, my father died, my older brother got married, and my mother became cheerful. After the mop-like third dog, Chiyo, died, the lineage of dogs in our family came to an end. This autobiographical novel vividly depicts the changes in the family centered around three generations of dogs. Winner of the Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award. ☆ The Wheat Road Naosuke Tsuda fails the prefectural high school entrance exam and slides into a municipal high school, established to "rescue dropouts." Initially, Naosuke was indifferent to everything, thinking, "Oh well, whatever..." But he makes close friends, finds a sport to dedicate himself to, a girl he's interested in appears, and he never lacks for someone to fight with - and so, his high school life gradually heats up. This autobiographical, passionate youth novel powerfully and refreshingly portrays his high school days spent in fights and judo. ☆ Mist Falls on the Town of Melancholy - Volumes 1 & 2 Makoto Shiina, attending a drama school in Ichigaya while working part-time; Hitoshi Sawano, a university student; Shinsuke Kimura, studying to pass the bar exam; and Isao, a salaryman working at a company run by a relative. Makoto Shiina and his unique friends spend their days with lots of drinking, eating, friendship, and love. A masterpiece novel depicting a sad but silly, yet earnest, portrayal of youth. Please understand that these are used items, and please check the photos before purchasing.