Books by Hitomi Mikano

An award-winner and top-seller in Japan, this provocative new manga handles its controversial subject with insight and sensitivity.Two lonely souls -- a 30-year-old office lady and a sixth-grade boy -- form an unusual bond. Does this relationship come from Satoko''s maternal instincts for a child in need of a family, or is it something more?

An award-winner and top-seller in Japan, this provocative new manga handles its controversial subject with insight and sensitivity. Satoko continues to spend time with Mashuu, until one evening when Mashuu’s father happens to discover them practicing soccer. Satoko manages to placate Mashuu’s father and get his permission to continue soccer practice, but when the larger picture comes to light, Satoko is confronted by her boss and is forced to deal with the repercussions of her problematic actions…