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A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 1
Series: A Star Brighter than the Sun
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You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood...
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You don’t have to be a star to shine.
Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?
Sae and Koki have been friends since childhood. One fateful day at the end of middle school, she has a revelation: Koki has grown up! Now they’re in high school, and she has another revelation: she has feelings for Koki! But Sae isn’t the only girl who does… The question is, who does Koki have feelings for?!
Series: A Star Brighter than the Sun
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A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 4
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A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 1
You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? Sae and Koki have been friends since...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 2
You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? Now that Sae knows Koki has a...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 5
You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? The school festival’s closing fireworks show is...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781974751662
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 April 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 127.0mm
Weight: 184g
Pages: 216
About the Author
Kazune Kawahara made her debut in 1991 with the manga series His Favorite Person. In 1996, after publishing several one-shot manga, she began her next series, Sensei! (Teacher!), which was adapted into a live-action movie in 2017. In 2003, she launched the critically acclaimed series High School Debut, followed by Aozora Yell (Blue Sky Yell) in 2008. High School Debut was made into a live-action movie in 2011. In 2013, her series My Love Story!! ranked first in Takarajimasha’s This Manga Is Great! competition (josei category) and won Kodansha’s 37th Manga Award (shojo category). In 2015, My Love Story!! was made into a TV anime and a live-action movie.
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