Collection of short stories and oneshots written by Yuki Urushibara, most famous for her work in "Mushishi". These works feature philosophical discussions on the meaning of life, filled with drama and mystery; also included is an earlier draft of the before mentioned "Mushishi". They follow themes like innocence, the loss of childhood and growing up, self contemplation, the meaning of life, among others. Most of these stories were later reprinted in "Filament".
Ch 1. Kaseki no Ie: Mineral Kingdom (House of Fossils)
Ch 2. Yuki no Kanmuri: White Kingdom (Crown of Snow)
Ch 3-13. Shoukei Zacchou
Ch 14. Kusahibari
Ch 15-16. Mushishi (pilot)
Ch 17. Mar-man