ヨコハマ買い出し紀行 新装版 [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (Shinsouban)] Series by Hitoshi Ashinano, 芦奈野 ひとし

お祭りのようだった世の中がゆっくりと落ち着き、のちに“夕凪（ゆうなぎ）の時代”と呼ばれる近未来の日本。人型ロボット・アルファは、喫茶店『カフェ・アルファ』を営みながら、オーナーを待ち続ける――。

西の岬の”カフェ アルファ”。アルファさんは、今日もそこで隣人たちとゆったり流れる時間を楽しんでいます。ロボットである彼女のオーナーがいつか帰ってくるその日を、のんびりと待ちながら。

A quiet cup of coffee as the world winds down.In a future Japan, long after an environmental catastrophe, Alpha the android runs a small café in a seaside town. As she wonders if her absent owner will ever return, she stands witness to the twilight of humanity with coffee, a slice of watermelon, and the sound of her moon guitar. Alpha and her fellow residents enjoy the melancholy beauty of life, even as the end approaches... moreA quiet cup of coffee as the world winds down.In a future Japan, long after an environmental catastrophe, Alpha the android runs a small café in a seaside town. As she wonders if her absent owner will ever return, she stands witness to the twilight of humanity with coffee, a slice of watermelon, and the sound of her moon guitar. Alpha and her fellow residents enjoy the melancholy beauty of life, even as the end approaches. Savor chapters 1-24 of this beloved manga classic in English for the first time, in this deluxe five-volume set. less

Time that flows like silk through your fingers.Alpha the android takes a short vacation from the café and travels to Musashino to shop and visit with her new friend, Kokone. At the shore, Takahiro searches for the Osprey, and Makki meets her for the first time. The sun goes down and another childhood day falls away forever. Chapters 25-52 of this beloved manga classic are collected here in English for the first time.

Days, months, years spilling out through a crack in a coffee cup.A summer storm passes over the café, reminding Alpha that everything, even her memory, is changing all the time. She takes a tour through the seasons on foot, to record all she can in her memories. The days slide easily into the future. Enjoy chapters 53-82 of this beloved manga classic available in English for the first time.

THE AIR AS THICK AS SYRUP, MINUTES MELT AWAY.The world festival is over, and the sun is setting on the days of humanity. Alpha returns home to her quiet café, richer by a few treasured friends and memories. She wanders with Kokone and they surrender themselves to the syrupy air, letting their time melt and fuse into one. We hope you enjoy chapters 83-111 of this beloved manga classic available in English for the first time. Please come again!