New Short Story Collection 'Maybe, I Miss You' by Michi Ichiho to be Released on June 17

Michi Ichiho, a highly acclaimed author known for works such as 'Small Worlds' (2022) and the Naoki Prize-winning 'Tsumidemic' (2024), is set to release her latest short story collection, 'Maybe, I Miss You,' on June 17, 2026. This collection explores various forms of love and human connection in a contemporary setting.

Ahead of the official release, one of the featured stories, 'You're Crying a Lot' (Sugee Naku jan), has been made available for free. The story follows a protagonist on the morning of a trip, whose nephew arrives searching for his missing mother. It is a moving piece that explores unconventional family dynamics.

The collection has already received high praise from booksellers across Japan, with many commending its ability to capture unspeakable anxieties and offer solace to readers.

Story Highlights - 'Empire Line': A relationship involving a girlfriend who prioritizes her cat. - 'Passing Months': A 48-year-old woman contemplates life's milestones like marriage and childbirth. - 'We Are Peaceful': A couple who dislikes intense emotions hides a secret in their freezer. - 'You': A wife suspects her husband has had plastic surgery after returning from a long-term assignment. - 'You're Crying a Lot': A nephew claims to have seen his missing mother on television. - 'Maybe Something Like That': A protagonist accompanies a great-aunt back home from a care facility.

Author Profile: Michi Ichiho Born in Osaka. Debuted in 2007. Recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for New Writers and the Naoki Prize. Her work is celebrated for its emotional depth and structural elegance.

Book Data - Title: Maybe, I Miss You (Tabun, Koishii) - Release Date: June 17, 2026 - Format: Shiroku-ban Hardcover - Price: 1,870 JPY (incl. tax) - Publisher: Shinchosha