Sekai no Aikotoba wa Mizu

A collection of nine surreal short stories sharing a theme of water.

1. Obon (おぼん, Bon); Comic Ryu 2008-09

A young boy ponders family affairs around Bon.

2. Watashitachi wa Mada Tochuu (私たちはまだ途中, We're Still on Our Way); Comic Ryu 2009-10

An astronaut cadet must figure out his motivation if he is to succeed and go into space.

3. Fusion; Comic Ryu 2009-01

When the ultimate form of love is fusion, the government must work to stop a declining population.

4. Nante Kanashii Hoshi (なんて哀しい星, Such Sorrowful Stars); Comic Ryu 2008-08

In a near-death experience, a man meets a solitary girl running endlessly.

5. Engai no Kisetsu (塩害の季節, Salt Damage Season); Comic Ryu 2009-12

A young woman is captivated by marine “vortexes”.

6. Umi no Otenki (海のお天気, Sea Weather); Comic Ryu 2008-04

A girl follows a schoolmate home only to realize she lives under the sea.

7. Gyuu (ぎゅう, Squish); Comic Ryu 2009-06

A girl can see things she calls “squishes”, transparent blobs all around us.

8. Meltism (メルトイズム); Comic Ryu 2008-06

If we are the same as the planet, what separates us?

9. Ki Setsu Sui (季・節・水, Season Time Water); Comic Ryu 2008-01

The world adapts to the changing of the seasons.