"Life in Akita has it all: snow, snow storms, shoveling snow off the roof... But don't worry, it's also sweltering in the summer!! Through existential quandaries, nose squeezes, and fruit-related torture, Muco's devotion to her beloved Mr. Komatsu never wavers. She's loving life, even when a dubious new kid appears on the block--though now Ushiko's got the rumblies..?! So come on back to Glass Studio amato! Where all are welcome, not just dog lovers (despite the continuing lack of cats)."--Back cover.
