The Inspiration Behind the New Arc
Yuu Watase's one-shot 'What is normal?' was published in the June issue of Monthly Flowers (Shogakukan), released today, April 28th.
"What is normal?" Color illustration (c) Yuu Watase/Shogakukan
Storyline and Characters
The main character is Hirose Sora, a high school boy who wants a "normal" life. One day, Sora is confused when a female classmate suddenly confesses to him, but she receives a request to pick up her sister's son, Hinata, from nursery school because she has a fever. Unable to contact her sister, Sora has no choice but to rush to pick up Hinata. On his way home, he meets a woman who gives him a strange feeling... This is a new type of sitcom by Watase, who also worked on 'Fushigi Yugi.'
Celebrating 24 Years of Monthly Flowers
Monthly flowers celebrates its 24th anniversary with this issue. To commemorate this occasion, a giveaway project is underway to give away goods using illustrations from the magazine. Moto Hagio's 'Po Clan' ring note, Akio Yoshida's 'Umimachi Diary' mug, Yumi Tamura's 'Don't call it a mystery' curry plate, Yuki Kodama's 'Apollo on the Slope' speaker, Michiyo Akaishi's 'Kannazuki Shiko's Elegant Time Killer' pouch, Watase's 'Mysterious Game' A total of 103 people will be randomly selected to win a set of steamer and IH compatible stainless steel tabletop pot from 'Byakko Senki,' as well as a comb and hair dryer from 'Tokae Baya' by Saito Uchiho. Please check the magazine for details on how to apply.
Upcoming Events and Releases
In addition, this month's issue comes with a clear bookmark for the movie version of 'Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway' based on the original work by Gosho Aoyama. Fumi Iwasaki's 'Irregular Tailor' has been restarted as a 'comeback new series.' In addition, the 'Tokyo Final Venue' for the exhibition event commemorating Watase's 35th anniversary as a painter, '~35th Anniversary of Painting ~ Yuu Watase's World 'Fushigi Yuugi'' Original Art Exhibition', will be held from July 22nd to August 4th at the Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro branch in Tokyo.
