Maiden's Cake

Collection of short stories.

• Red Umbrella, White Umbrella

About two friends and their ideas about femininity.

• Stuffed Animals' Insides

A girl sees a friend (who also happens to be her crush) changing herself to attract the attention of a boy.

• Weeds on the Wayside

A girl who's pretending she likes girls.

• Tiger Lily

An old woman remembers the past. A helpful bit of information: the two main characters are drawn as their younger selves even in the scenes that take place in the present.

• Short Cut

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the main character of Takahashi Mako's "Short Cut" is certainly being paid a great compliment… unfortunately, she doesn't see it that way.

• Splinters of Rock Candy

A girl worries over what to get her friend.

• Natsu no Mayu

About a girl who admires her friend. Also deals with coming-of-age issues a bit.

• Sandals

A girl has crush on her best friend.

• Next to Her

The main character fixates on her boyfriend's ex.

• Maidens' Cake

Two girls share a "wedding cake."