This is the third similarly “one night stand” themed anthology I have read. Ichijinsha has done one which I found depressing, rather than entertaining, and I believe Kadokawa has done one as well. The fact that I have not reviewed these and can barely remember them indicates to me that I did not, particularly, enjoy them. […]
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