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The Girl I Want is So Handsome! **SPOILER IMAGE **

Story and Art by: Yuama

I finally got to read this Manga! I wanted to check it out based on the cover alone, and although I did not regret going into it blind, I was surprised by what I found.

I was surprised to find out author Yuama, is the same creator as "The Summer You Were There", a Manga I'm invested in and impressed with. Unfortunately, I can't say the same with this title.

There is nothing terrible about this manga. I think the characters are cute, and the romantic dynamic is entertaining, but the main contention is the story itself. For a publication, I would have just hoped the story to be more compelling than what was presented.

The story is about ditzy and geeky Hina falling for basketball beauty Shiki at first sight. Hina tries to confess her feelings but is misunderstood by Shiki, and somehow becomes the Basketball Manager. Hina uses this opportunity to get closer to her while struggling to get her feelings across.

Like I said before, nothing wrong with this story or characters, I do think the approach to making this a short and episodic manga difficult to justify purchasing.

Also, does this panel not give you Kase San vibes?

Looking at the author's current project, "The Summer You Where There," it's possible creating "The Girl I Want is So Handsome!" was an escape from the intensity of the former title. In that regard, I understand the need to want to switch things up. It's a blessing if an Artist gets to work on more than one Manga so it's understandable that not all of their works are large productions.

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Menou sets out after Flare, determined to take back Akari. If Akari must die, Menou is determined to be the one that kills her, at the very least. To do so, Menou must seek the Sword of Salt—a difficult task even without a time limit. Still, the Executioner is determined to triumph and surpass her former teacher, no matter what taboos she must commit...

Konohana Kitan vol. 11 by Sakuya Amano 

Satsuki, joined by fellow kitsune Yuzu, continues on her journey to find her dream. While traveling through Kyoto, they decide to visit Satsuki's family at Mt. Inari. Will Satsuki be able to explain her decision to leave Konohanatei to her successful, traditional parents?

My Love Mix-Up! vol. 5 by Wataru Hinekura, Aruko

Aoki has a crush on Ida, a boy in his class. Aoki is on cloud nine to be dating Ida, but he’s in trouble when it comes to his grades. He starts attending a cram school, and for some reason, one of the instructors there starts giving Aoki lessons on love?!

The Summer You Were There vol. 1 by Yuama

In this yuri love story by the creator of The Girl I Want is So Handsome!, two high school girls–one a shy writer, the other a social butterfly–try to live out a romance novel.

Shizuku is a shy high schooler who hardly talks to other people. Instead, she loses herself in writing, crafting a novel that she never intends to show anyone. But when her cute, popular classmate Kaori gets her hands on Shizuku’s manuscript, everything changes. Kaori suggests that, in order to give Shizuku material for her next book, the two of them should start dating! Can this mismatched pair create their own happily ever after?

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games vol. 3 by Eri Ejima

FIGHTING IN THE BIG LEAGUES

Kimi to Tsuzuru Utakata (The Summer You Were There)

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