Ai no Mirage

Ikuko has been living with Tomoya for three months without informing her parents. They had planned a happy life together after his graduation and eventual marriage. However, through his father's influence, Tomoya was introduced to Uncle Mune, a family acquaintance from childhood. After being pressured by her parents to return home, Ikuko finds herself drawn into a marriage arrangement without her consent. The narrative explores the consequences of this forced union. This collection includes the story "Ai no Sakiro" along with two additional short stories.