This is a slapstick fairytale about Ichima, a living Ichimatsu doll, and a young girl named Yuki. Doll lovers will find themselves nodding in agreement and wishing they could have conversations like this with their own dolls. (Ichima-san is a bit cheeky, though...) The illustrations by Masumi Sudo are incredibly cute. This is a first edition, first printing from 2002. The original price was 880 yen (excluding tax). There is a crease on the corner of the back cover. There are no other major stains, but it is a book from 24 years ago. It has a corresponding amount of wear and tear and signs of aging. *I live with a cat. Please consider this if you are interested in purchasing.*