Newcomer Machida Hiroshi's debut book, a completely original work. A series of short stories depicting the modest daily lives of the people who live on "Planet 9," a small, remote planet. A man who yearns for a frozen beauty, a small incident involving a lost film, the day the moon leaves Planet 9, the love of a simple-minded genius scientist... eight refreshing stories that have come from far away on the wind. Recommended by picture book author Tamura Shigeru! "The moment I finished reading, my body suddenly felt lighter. Planet 9 was born in my heart. If you feel heavy in mind or body, try reading this book. It works