The initial pair of short stories feature instances of bondage.
1) Devil's Clasp
Junya and his sister borrowed a large sum of money from an "underground bank" to pay for their mother's medical treatment. In a bid to avoid his sister resorting to prostitution, Junya offers to speak to the lenders in the hopes of securing work for himself. However, the bank's leader has other sinister intentions for Junya.
2) The Other Side of Heaven
A compromising situation involving a school nurse and a student is discovered by a teacher, leading to consequences for all involved.
3) Shivering Warmth
A master potter relies on his apprentice to help him create a masterpiece.
4 & 5) Crazy About You & More Crazy About You
Two stepbrothers become romantically involved despite not sharing a biological connection.
