Maishiro Kotaro, *Yaman-naka no Shishi Tomonario* (Kodansha, first edition 2003, with obi) Slight scuffing on the cover. Slight fading on the spine of the cover (see image three). Slight staining on the edges of the pages. Includes one postcard (see image nine). Some signs of aging, but there are no issues with reading. Hardcover, size: 4x6, 262 pages A mythological world unfolds from Tomonario Shishi, a junior high school student in Nishiakatsuki, Fukui Prefecture. Finally, Kotaro Maishiro's true value begins to shine. The first runner of the "Zero Wave Newcomers," who debuted in the 2000s, unleashes the strongest pure literature! (From the publisher's website) #KotaroMaishiro