The queried English title appears to refer to Katatsumuri (“Snail”), the opening story in Ito o Yoru (糸を撚る), a Japanese adult-comics collection by Takayanagi Katsuya. The documented edition is a Japanese print book; the available records do not establish an official English translation or authorized English digital release.
What the title refers to
Ito o Yoru (糸を撚る) is a manga collection by Takayanagi Katsuya (高柳カツヤ), published by Core Magazine (コアマガジン) in its Megastore Comics line. A 2024 review identifies Katatsumuri (かたつむり, “Snail”) as the collection’s opening story. The English wording in the queried title should be treated as a descriptive association, not a confirmed official localization title. BugBug.NEWS’s 2024 review describes the story as an encounter between a young woman and a male student sheltering from rain at a bus stop that develops into an erotic encounter. That is the reviewer’s account, not a publisher-provided synopsis or creator statement.
Verified edition details
The National Diet Library catalogs a Japanese print edition published in December 2023. Animate lists a retailer release date of November 24, 2023; these are catalog and retailer date conventions for the same edition, not evidence of separate versions.
| Detail | Documented information |
|---|---|
| Japanese title | Ito o Yoru (糸を撚る) |
| Creator | Takayanagi Katsuya (高柳カツヤ) |
| Publisher and line | Core Magazine, Megastore Comics |
| Format and length | Print book, 224 pages, 21 cm |
| ISBN | 978-4-86653-752-8 |
| Publication date | December 2023 in the National Diet Library catalog; Animate lists November 24, 2023 as the release date |
| Reader classification | The National Diet Library classifies it as adult comics |
| Collection contents | A 2024 review describes seven short works and identifies Katatsumuri as the opening story |
The bibliographic details are listed in the National Diet Library catalog; the ISBN and retailer date are also listed by Animate. The story count and opening-story identification come from the review, rather than the library catalog.
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Is there an official English digital edition?
The available publication records establish the Japanese print book, but do not confirm a licensed English translation or an official English digital edition. A Scribd entry carrying the queried English title is identified as a user-upload listing; its presence does not establish permission, authorization, or distribution by the publisher or rights holder. The Scribd listing is therefore not evidence of an authorized way to read the work.
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For catalog or retailer searches, use the Japanese title, creator name, and ISBN together: 糸を撚る 高柳カツヤ 9784866537528. This identifies the documented Japanese print edition only; it does not demonstrate that an English edition exists. If you encounter a purported translation or digital file, check that the publisher or rights holder confirms the edition and its distribution.
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- Comes with secure packaging
- Care instruction: Keep away from fire
- It can be used as a gift
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