(from ebookjapan):
Noyoko was born the child of a mistress and grew up in a complicated family environment. When she turns 20, Noyoko is favored by Sakiyama, a lodger at her home. However, Noyoko secretly has feelings for Sakiyama's friend Namekawa... This is the first collection of Riyoko Ikeda's soulful love stories that question how women should live.