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Kaiju Girl Caramelise, Vol. 3

By Spica Aoki and Taylor Engel and Lys Blakeslee
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Kuroe Akaishi, a kaiju with a secret, tries to maintain a low profile while nurturing a relationship with the Insta-famous Arata Minami. However, as the new semester kicks off, her human guise draws unexpected attention, challenging her social comfort and testing her ability to navigate sudden popularity.
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Despite her best efforts to keep her budding relationship with Insta-famous classmate Arata Minami under wraps, Kuroe Akaishi is thrust into the spotlight — only this time in human form. With the new semester underway, the socially awkward kaiju finds herself attracting all sorts of unwanted attention. Can she handle her newfound popularity...?!

Discover the intriguing twists in Kaiju Girl Caramelise, Vol. 3 as Kuroe navigates the complexities of her dual identity and unexpected fame.

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ISBN: 9781975308605

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 164

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