Onna nano de Shouganai
That's Life When You're a Woman·女なのでしょうがない
A woman in her early thirties, dissatisfied with her life, struggles with societal expectations related to marriage, career, and motherhood. She works under a male supervisor who makes disparaging remarks about women and is constantly questioned by her traditional mother about her personal life. She has little connection with younger coworkers, and remains indifferent to the pressures around her. The narrative portrays the challenges faced by women in various aspects of life, highlighting the emotional toll of these pressures. The story includes additional material such as a side story focusing on the protagonist at seventeen and other related short pieces.