Daddy Long Legs

by Bun Katsuta

A collection of short stories. Story 1, Pegasus After 12 years of living together, Gorou finally proposes to Motoki. But his excuse to propose is problematic, and Motoki can't help but doubt their marriage. And so she decides to go to Izumo for their honeymoon, to ask the gods for a favor. Story 2, Cafe A down-on-her-luck young woman moves back in with her parents and leans on a friend as she struggles to find her way. Story 3, Singapore Moon A new wife moves into her husband's mansion only to realize he has roommates and more than a little baggage. Story 4, Daddy Long Legs. Adaptation of the novel by Jean Webster about an orphan and her long-distance relationship with the man who sponsors her. Set during the Showa period, an orphan named Itsuki is offered some unexpected support. The only condition is to write a letter every month.