Makunouchi

Makunouchi: Kubonouchi Eisaku Kessakushu is a collection of early short stories by seinen manga author Eisaku Kubonouchi, known for works including Chocolat, Cherry, and Watanabe. The collection includes stories titled “Laplace,” “Yocchore! Tosamaru-kun,” “Bell,” “Robot High School Girl Kaoruko’s ‘Heartbreak,’” “Bizarre — The Terror of the Salmon-Man,” “Robot High School Boy Kawarazaki Ayumu’s ‘Seishun-I-N-G,’” “Help! Viva Eros Academy,” “Okappiki Eiji,” and “Dream of Pumping Up.” The title refers to makunouchi, a type of bento associated with Kabuki performances; its name may come from meals eaten by the audience or the actors during intermission.