god i love this. the blend between sensual scenes and disquieting behavior from the people within this work is top-notch: fitting for a story that explores different types of objectification.
i love how their attitudes towards mari-ko reflect their underlying attitudes towards the real women in their lives - esp with the implication that the mari-ko throughout all three stories is the same model. it's *chefs kiss.* gonna be thinking these short stories for a loooong long time (esp ratna's repair. the mechabare scenes are gorgeous.)