"National Hometown Friend" Hikorohii's first essay collection, "Kirehashi," will be released in its bunko edition on August 7, 2026, from Asahi Bunko. This is an essay collection that compiles the "fragments" of the author's days during her struggling period, who is known for her writing skills and won the Shimasei Love Literature Prize for her first novel, "Muttari Shabetto," in 2025. It recounts her romance that began with a lie in Corridor Street, where she went hoping for a pickup; about women who quit being comedians; part-time jobs she took on by sealing away her sandal-wearing days; and the cozy dressing rooms she lost after being saved by e-books. With humor as her companion, she writes about her 20s spent between hope and despair. The commentary is provided by Tsuru (Taiyo no Komachi), a comedian and Hikorohii's former roommate at the time. Tsuru, who appears frequently in this essay collection, writes about her peculiar experiences with Hikorohii. Furthermore, for the bunko edition, "A Note on the Bunko Edition" and "Afterword for the Bunko Edition" have been added. Additionally, illustrations and a message from Hikorohii will be printed on the inside of the cover for the first print run. [Content Introduction] The day she started writing a diary online, hoping it might earn her some pocket money. Her romance at age 28, which began with her introducing herself as "My nickname is Pon, and I'm called Ron at work" in Corridor Street, where she went hoping for a pickup. The author's first essay collection, written in a unique and somewhat amusing style, chronicles her days of struggle. (Commentary by Tsuru (Taiyo no Komachi)) [Author Profile] Hikorohii Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1989. Solo comedian. Won the 31st Shimasei Love Literature Prize in 2025 for "Muttari Shabetto." [Book Information] "Kirehashi" Author: Hikorohii Label: Asahi Bunko (Asahi Shimbun Publications) Release Date: August 7, 2026 (Fri) Suggested Retail Price: 935 yen (850 yen + 10% tax) Rese