In the beautiful mountains of Akita stands GLASS STUDIO amato, run by Mr. Komatsu and the shiny-nosed dog who loves him—MUCO!!Muco dreams of the day when Mr. Komatsu will become a dog, too, but in the meantime she spends her days chewing up towels, jumping in the pond, and inventing new games...all called Komatsu"!Based on a real person, a real dog, and a real glass studio, there's something here for everyone—even cat lovers! (Disclaimer: no actual cats are featured in this volume)"
Life isn’t always easy in the serene mountains of Akita—but MUCO soldiers on!! With Mr. Komatsu’s help, Muco the Iron Maiden faces a multitude of foes including typhoons, snoweater bugs, and a little girl named Rena...! Komatsu fans will also be treated to a peek at his days as a high school pitching ace! Will Ushiko’s love life prosper? Will Muco ever grasp the scientific principles of the mysterious substance known as water? Will there ever be a cat in this book?! (Spoiler alert: not so far)