The shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan! Includes Vol. 21 and 22. Ages 16 and up.
Ayu Watanabe Book order
Ayu Watanabe is a celebrated Japanese author, with works distinguished by their deep psychological insight and emotional resonance. She frequently explores the complexities of human relationships, love, and loss, employing a narrative style characterized by gentle melancholy and poetic language. Her unique perspective on the human psyche and her ability to capture the fragility of emotions have earned her a devoted readership. Watanabe's writing connects with readers through its sincerity and universal themes that transcend cultural boundaries.






- 2023
- 2023
The shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan!Includes Vol. 19 and 20. Ages 16 and up.IT TAKES THREE Aoi continues to hide her relationship and secret living arrangement with Shusei. Their love nest now includes Shusei’s cousin, Leon. The three of them live together to convince Leon that Aoi is worthy of being Shusei’s girlfriend. Tensions mount at home while the competitive spirit extends to their school’s cultural festival where students vie for top rankings and social clout. Leon continues to capture the hearts of all the girls—but there’s one special person who eludes him. Can Aoi reckon with her true feelings and manage what has truly become a love triangle?
- 2023
The shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan! Includes Vol. 23 and 24. Ages 16 and up.
- 2021
The shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan! Ages 16 and up. IT TAKES THREE Aoi continues to hide her relationship and secret living arrangement with Shusei. Their love nest now includes Shusei’s cousin, Leon. The three of them live together to convince Leon that Aoi is worthy of being Shusei’s girlfriend. Tensions mount at home while the competitive spirit extends to their school’s cultural festival where students vie for top rankings and social clout. Leon continues to capture the hearts of all the girls—but there’s one special person who eludes him. Can Aoi reckon with her true feelings and manage what has truly become a love triangle?
- 2021
LDK 16
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan! Ages 16 and up. AN AMERICAN DREAM It’s back to school after a summer full of love for Aoi and Shusei! While they keep up the charade of hiding their relationship and living arrangement, an unexpected player joins in on the game. Shusei’s cousin, Leon, from America surprises them—and it’s to the delight of all the girls at school, too! The boys have a score to settle and the stakes are high for Aoi. Will Shusei up his game to prove his love for Aoi—and can she meet Leon’s high standards for acceptance?
- 2019
A Kodansha Comics trade paperback original--Colophon.
- 2019
A Kodansha Comics trade paperback original--Colophon.
- 2018
Ldk 11
- 157 pages
- 6 hours of reading
First published in Japan in 2012 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo.
- 2018
Ldk 12
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.
- 2017
A heart symbol is used for the word heart on the title page.