Shiroi Kumo

Shiroi Kumo is a collection of stories about life, death, dreams, and the connections people make. Its stories include “White Clouds,” a touching reflection on life and death and the belief that everyone reaches the same place when their time comes. In “Hoppie’s Bear,” office worker Kurata meets a mysterious girl who always wears a bear head mask and works at her father’s restaurant. An unusual friendship begins between the lovelorn man and the mature girl. Other stories include “Once Upon a Time,” “Sakura Antique Store,” “The Lands of Dreams,” and “The Road Where Flowers Bloom.”