A Bizarre Tale of Customs and Manners

This is a collection of manga works that were published in magazines such as "BURST" and "Weekly Manga Sunday." It contains a chronological account of the author's visits to brothels from 2000 to 2004, about two-thirds of which he did "at his own expense and voluntarily." In the latter half, he runs out of savings and can no longer go to brothels, which means he can no longer draw manga about brothels and therefore cannot earn a salary. The book vividly describes how the author became so obsessed with brothels that he fell into an endless hell. He calls the shop from his hotel, the escort girl arrives, and they have sex. This is what is depicted repeatedly, and there are no surprising twists. Rather, it is the author's joyful reaction each time, as if it were the first time in his life, despite repeating the experience so many times, that surprises the reader. The author's memory is remarkable, as he tries to depict each experience of just a few tens of minutes in as much detail and intensity as possible. The author's meticulous attention to detail, from the facial features of each call girl to their conversations and even the content of their sexual encounters, gives the reader the feeling of reading a biological observation journal. While descriptions of sex are inherently lewd, this book, interwoven with everyday humor, offers a positive and enjoyable reading experience.