Otome Cake

Collection of short stories. - Red Umbrella, White Umbrella About two friends and their ideas about femininity. - Stuffed Animals' Insides A girl sees a friend (who also happens to be her crush) changing herself to attract the attention of a boy. - Weeds on the Wayside A girl who's pretending she likes girls. - Tiger Lily An old woman remembers the past. A helpful bit of information: the two main characters are drawn as their younger selves even in the scenes that take place in the present. - Short Cut If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the main character of Takahashi Mako's "Short Cut" is certainly being paid a great compliment… unfortunately, she doesn't see it that way. - Splinters of Rock Candy A girl worries over what to get her friend. - Natsu no Mayu About a girl who admires her friend. Also deals with coming-of-age issues a bit. - Sandals A girl has crush on her best friend. - Next to Her The main character fixates on her boyfriend's ex. - Maidens' Cake Two girls share a "wedding cake."