Otome Cake

• Akai Kasa, Shiroi Kasa (Red Umbrella, White Umbrella) About two friends and their ideas about femininity.• Nuigurumi no Harawata (Stuffed Animals' Insides)A girl sees a friend (who also happens to be her crush) changing herself to attract the attention of a boy.• Michikusa (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.• Koorizatou no Kakera (Splinters of Rock Candy)A girl worries over what to get her friend.• Natsu no MayuAbout a girl who admires her friend. Also deals with coming-of-age issues a bit.• SandalsA girl has crush on her best friend.• Kanojo no Tonari (Next to Her)The main character fixates on her boyfriend's ex.• Otome Cake (Maidens' Cake)Two girls share a "wedding cake."