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"High school senior Kotoko Aihara has had a crush on Naoki Irie since freshman year. Unfortunately, there a few things are discouraging her from to him: he's a member of 'Class A, ' the top ranking class in school, whereas she's in 'Class F'; he gets the top score on every exam; and he's so smart, popular and handsome that he's been class president every year. When Kotoki finally musters up the courage to present him with a love letter, though, Naoki outright refuses it, telling her point blank--with a look of disgust and boredom-- that he doesn't like 'stupid girls.' Poor Kotoko's worst nightmare! Her heart is broken, but then a change in circumstance forces Naoki and Kotoko to be together every day!?"--Publisher's web site.
Naoki’s father collapses and Naoki, decides to help out with the company and gives up on his dream of being a doctor. In order to save the company he has to agree to an arranged marriage with Sahoko who is both beautiful and intelligent. Naoki’s mother has a plan to be an evil mother in law to dissuade Sahoko. Kotoko also has a sprinkler plan... but Naoki and Sahoko are getting closer. The marriage arrangements proceed. This time Kotoko really must give up on Naoki. You can't miss this story!
Goh and Sammy both like yakko?! Sammy says he will quit beehive for Yakko. Yakkoâs father finds out they are in a rock band and has a big fight with Yakko. Yakko runs away from home. Goh goes to look for her. Will Yakko finally realize her true feelings?
Discover the major events and artists who have shaped the history of modern manga, with this deluxe expanded volume. Amid reconstruction after World War II, Japan saw the emergence of modern manga, which quickly became a favorite pastime of its citizens. Over the decades, the art form bore witness to the anxieties and dreams of several generations of Japanese citizens, reflecting both dark and joyful experiences. The history of manga is inextricably linked to the social, economic, political, and cultural evolution of Japan. Essential to the daily lives of its inhabitants and to its economy, manga is one of the drivers of the international development of one of the world’s largest economies...
"In the worldwide circulation of the products of cultural industries, an important role is played by Japanese popular culture in European contexts. Marco Pellitteri shows that the contact between Japanese pop culture and European youth publics occurred during two phases. By use of metaphor, the author calls them the Dragon and the Dazzle. The first took place between 1975 and 1995, the second from 1996 to today. They can be distinguished by the modalities of circulation and consumption/re-elaboration of Japanese themes and products in the most receptive countries: Italy, France, Spain, Germany and, across the ocean, the United States. During these two phases, several themes have been perceiv...
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Kotoko wants to spend some quality time alone with her dearly beloved, but her grandfather and cousins crash the party.