I just re-read that too that is soooooooo sad I want to sit down and cry but I am at work so no can do!!! This author knows how to bring heartbreak! Do you know Descending Stories / Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju ... I am finally reading that after viewing the anime several times.
Love that anime. Not yet read the manga though. I found Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju and Itoshi no Nekone at different occasion only to realize it was from same author.
On Amazon I discovered an anime based on a manga that this same artist did the art for (not the story), The Great Passage. Its not long and not as good as Showa Genroku Rakugo but I think its worth checking out. When I found out it was based on a manga by my fav mangaka artist I just was so surprised. Its about the making of a new dictionary, a slice of life anime.
I Just manage to have time to read the last two update. My heart has been break when i turn into last page and see the Mitsuru-san and Miyako-san car going into the night. They both die before they can apologize to the person they love :(