Rather more representative of the Nishioka siblings' writing style than Kami no Kodomo, this is a collection of one-shots that explore the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people in an odd, surrealistic manner replete with atypical and symbolic illustrations.
More than one reading may be required if you are to completely grasp the core message behind each of these stories.
Mangaka: NISHIOKA Kyoudai (story and art)
Genres: Mature, Psychological, Slice of Life
Categories: Atypical Art Style, Existential, Loneliness, Philosophical, Reflections on Human Existence, Snakes, Surreal, Symbolism
Year: 2002
Length: 1 volume (12 chapters)
Scanlators: Kotonoha
http://www.sendmyway.com/yblriu1ugm4a/Sadness_of_the_Heart_V01_Ch01-07_[Kotonoha].zip
http://www.sendmyway.com/6ytrl3iwmmug/Sadness_of_the_Heart_V01_Ch08-12_(End)_[Kotonoha].zip
