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藤本タツキ短編集 22-26 [Tatsuki Fujimoto Tanpenshu 22-26] by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Tatsuki Fujimoto

2.0

Definitely weaker than his other short story volume. Fujimoto has some great metaphoric ideas for understanding some of the most inexpressible parts of our lives. However, many of those ideas aren't realized in this volume. "Mermaid Rhapsody" and "Sisters" explore some interesting ground, especially for manga, and may be worth your consideration. "Woke-Up-As-A-Girl Syndrome" is cringeworthy, hackneyed garbage that, honestly, I was a bit embarrassed reading considering how much of his stuff I deeply enjoy. My suggestion is to read "17-21", his other short story collection - better executed, more interesting ideas.