Alexandra Owen-Burns

The first time Akiteru met his friend's little sister, Iroha, she was soft-spoken, with a diligent air about her. So when he heard she was joining a gang led by none other than Otoi, he began to suspect there was more to Iroha than met the eye. When he intervened, things only got more complicated. But as a result, Akiteru...

If a girl teases you, that means she likes you! Unfortunately, Akiteru knows from experience that isn't the case. Because every girl he interacts with shows him nothing but scorn, and he's not scored a single date from it! Luckily, he's more concerned with securing a spot for him and his game-development buddies at his uncle's business. But when his...

The culture festival's over, and it's finally time for some rest and relaxation! Well, it would be if Akiteru weren't wrapped up in various interrogations. Mashiro and Iroha's mothers team up on him, eager to suss out his intentions. Which of their daughters is he after? Both? Neither? Meanwhile, Akiteru's got to figure out what's going on between his aunt...

It's time for the biggest event of any high school career: the class trip! With Iroha out of the way, Mashiro's more determined than ever to deepen her (fake) relationship with Akiteru. Sucks for Mashiro, though—a third girl is now vying for Akiteru's affection! And Iroha's launched into a long-distance offensive to pester him, but will that be enough for...

For any high schooler, summer vacation's a time to let loose and have some fun! But for the ill-fated Akiteru, it just means stress, stress, and even more stress! As if his fake relationship with Mashiro wasn't enough, Sumire's dropped a tremendous bombshell on him, Iroha's back to teasing him with redoubled effort, and now Midori's acting mighty suspect too....

Proven appeal of subject: Genre staying power A sexy rom-com, My Friend's Little Sister Has It In For Me! Volume 4 combines romantic tension with laugh-out-loud comedy to keep the reader coming back for more. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume! Artwork: Multiple full-page illustrations (3 colour, including a two-page spread, and approximately 10 black-and-white per...

As old charades end and new ones begin, the intricate system of secrets and lies holding the Alliance together threatens to collapse like a house of cards—not that Akiteru's noticed. He's been a bit preoccupied with Iroha, who he can't help seeing in a new light. It would figure, then, that his uncle would pick now to show up. So...

Thanks to Midori's confession, Akiteru's finally ready to work out his feelings! Too bad he's still in the middle of a class trip! Mashiro goes on the offence and invites Akiteru on a date to a theme park, and Iroha's mother greets them with open arms... But why the heck is Iroha there too? Akiteru just wants to catch a...