Pensive shorts from the creator of the best-selling Kare Kano!...Among the stories in this poignant collection is the story of Sana, who lives in the forest helping the animals. When the country's queen passes away without giving the king an heir, Sana's uncle decides that she is the ideal candidate to become the king's concubine--an idea that she despises. But to her surprise, when she meets the king, Sana immediately falls in love! So when he doesn't fall for her, Sana decides that she will stop at nothing to win him over, even if it means becoming the reincarnated queen herself... Tender, humorous, and tender--these stories get to the heart of what it means to be human and remind us why Masami Tsuda-sensei is one of the most celebrated manga creators in the world.