In this acclaimed Japanese bestseller, five ordinary women navigate the challenges of everyday life in modern society. Izumi is searching for a job, Haruka struggles with how her past illness defines her, Katō endures harassment during her shifts at a convenience store, Mito is torn between breaking up with her boyfriend or marrying him, and Sumie is simply trying to find a place to live. Blending humour with emotional insight, the novel offers a poignant and relatable portrait of women’s lives, friendships, and personal struggles.