Long Story Short, I’m Living in the Mountains

Shohei Sano is fed up. His fiancée left him, and he’s sick of dealing with people. What’s a guy to do in the face of intense burnout and social exhaustion? Why, buy a mountain, of course! Sano abandons his life in the city and becomes a recluse, far away from the trappings of modern society. There’s just one problem: He’s actually kind of lonely... Sano thinks he’s found the solution, but he gets more than he bargained for when he buys three colored chicks from a festival stall to keep him company—not only do they grow rapidly and develop reptilian tails, but they seem to be able to talk! Between learning the ropes of mountain living, getting acquainted with his rural neighbors, and raising his questionable but adorable chickens, Sano’s got a lot on his plate. Long story short, his solitary new life might turn out to be more exciting than he anticipated!

It is now July, and twenty-five year old bachelor Shohei Sano has adapted to life in the mountains. (Well, kind of.) It’s not quite the reclusive existence he’d hoped for, but his new daily routine keeps him busy and offers a much-needed respite from the woes he ran away from. Plus, his chickens—Pochi, Tama, and Yuma—are just so adorable! As the summer gets into full swing, Shohei and his giant talking chickens are tasked with a new challenge: dealing with illegal dumping! Thankfully, the villagers are eager to help, especially if it means being able to work alongside the village’s newfound feathery heroes. And that’s not all—from organizing festivals to attending BBQs to dealing with uninvited visitors, Shohei’s summer season will be jam-packed with adventure!