Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 6, Paperback

Full and pleasant, the lives led by Hakumei and Mikochi might seem comfortable to most. But this intrepid duo isn't afraid of challenging themselves Hakumei, hopeless in water, learns to swim, while Mikochi enters a fashion design contest. And they're not alone in their attempts at stepping out of their comfort zones Friends like scientist Sen, builder Iwashi, and beautician Jada all try their hands at something new and show off some unexpected sides, to boot

Takuto Kashiki is the author of Hakumei & Mikochi.