Ookubo Kei

The first collection of short stories by Kei Ookubo! This book contains five stories packed with charm. The Dragon's Bride (竜の国の花嫁): A story about a lady officer's marriage that transcends race. HAMMER HAMMER (ハンマー・ハンマー): Depicts the bond between dragon-man siblings. JOSTE A knight who bravely fights to repay her father's debts. Artillery Expert Faust (大砲屋のファウスト): A young man who goes to war for the sake of his beloved. The Girl in the Workshop (工房の乙女): The work that became the inspiration for Arte.

Firenze, early 16th century. The birthplace of the Renaissance era, where art is thriving. In one small corner of this vast city, one sheltered girl's journey begins. She dreams of becoming an artist, an impossible career for a girl born into a noble family. In those days, art was an exclusively male profession, with woman facing strong discrimination. In spite of these challenges, Arte perseveres with hard work and a positive attitude!

An official collaboration between the studios behind Hamefura and Arte, released on Twitter.