A humorous story about a penniless Japanese college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people.

Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, 2personal experimentation,3 holiday balls, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of 2academia,3 they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.

"The Avant-Guards have been on a roll when it comes to their newly-formed basketball league, and Charlie has been getting more comfortable with her new teammates, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As the Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they'll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team--on the court and, most importantly, off the court, too."--Page [4] of cover.

"Fast friends Susan, Daisy, and Esther continue their second year at Sheffield University and these are formative times. Indeed. Education and looking ahead to the future isn't all that college holds in store for these ladies -- grocery store protests, family reunions, and even an MMORPG wedding are all on the semester's docket."--|cProvided by publisher.

"The stolen grimoire was thought long gone, but it turns out it's still hidden within the College. But why leave the stolen goods so close to the scene of the crime? The College alchemists are left scratching their heads in confusion. Meanwhile, weeks stuck in lockdown leave tempers short, and minor misunderstandings lead to major doubts. All it takes is one small incident for strings drawn tight to snap."--Provided by publisher.

Like most university students, Kim works a part-time job to make ends meet. Unlike most university students, Kim's job is pretty cool: she's a grim reaper, tasked with guiding souls into the afterlife. Like most university students, Becka has a super intense crush. Unlike most university students, Becka's crush is on a beautiful gothic angel that frequents the underworld.

agumo is in a bit of a bind. She's a college student, and like many people in her situation, is struggling with money. She is in debt and her landlord is trying to shake her down for rent. Asking her friends no longer works! They know her deal and they do not have the cash to prop her up, even temporarily. So what is she supposed to do under these circumstances? Well maybe bullying would help. Maybe petty theft? Neither one is realistic. Maybe getting...