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After the Rain 1
Series: After the Rain
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Ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt romantic stories and coming-of-age tales within the graphic novel format, especially those interested in nuanced character dynamics and mature, emotional storytelling.
"Originally published in Japanese as: Koi wa ameagari no yoni"--Colophon.
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Akira Tachibana. 17 years old, high school junior.
Akira, awkward when it comes to expressing her feelings, finds herself secretly falling for the manager of the family restaurant where she works, one Masami Kondo, age 45. The curtain rises on the small love story that begins to unfold between Akira, stuck standing on the crossroads of adolescence, and Kondo, at the turning point of his own life...
After the Rain 1 delicately explores the complexities of emotions and relationships, capturing the essence of both youthful longing and mature introspection.
Series: After the Rain
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After the Rain 1
Akira Tachibana. 17 years old, high school junior. Akira, awkward when it comes to expressing her feelings, finds herself secretly falling for the manager of the family restaurant where she works, one Masami Kondo, age 45. The curtain rises on the small love story that begins to unfold between Akira, stuck standing on the crossroads of adolescence, and Kondo, at...PaperbackSold Out
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ISBN: 9781947194342
Publisher: Vertical Comics
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 September 2018
Imprint: Vertical Comics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 346g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
After receiving the Bronze prize in the 1st Gold Tiara Awards for 'Goodbye Daisy' in 2007, she debuted the following year, publishing her comic in 'Bessatsu Chorus Springs'. Since then she has published over 16 short stories, 2 serialized comics and illustrations.
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