The Conditions of Paradise: Azure Dreams

Also known as: Ruriiro no Yume, 瑠璃色の夢, Lapis Lazuli Dream, Azure Dream, Princess of the Stars, Honey & Mustard, Nostalgia

by Akiko Morishima

1. Ruriiro no Yume (瑠璃色の夢, Azure Dream) A sweet story about two OLs named Mikuni and Ruri. Ruri is an 'ordinary woman' at the age of 28, dreaming of getting married and having a child named after a gemstone like she is—that is, until Mikuni and she sleep together one night after drinking. 2. Princess of the Stars (星のお姫様) Takes a look at the realities of being in a relationship. 3. Honey & Mustard (ハニー&マスタード) 4. Nostalgia (追憶) 5. Virgin Season (20乙女の季節) The next story in the 20-Musumex30-Otome series. Emi and Keiko have trouble finding time to spend together. 6. Mangetsu no Yoru ni wa (満月の夜には, On a Night When the Moon is Full) Keiko and Emi go on a trip together. 7. Soft-Boiled Fujoshi (半熟腐女子, Hanjuku Joshi side story) "Soft-Boiled Fujoshi" is about a minor character from Hanjuku Joshi. Moe is more important to fujoshi than love is... or is it?