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Hirano and Kagiura (novel)

By Kevin Steinbach and Shou Harusono and Kotoko Hachijo
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Kagiura is both eager and anxious as he begins high school, hoping to become a star basketball player. Moving into the school dorms, he is surprised to find his roommate is Hirano, a blond, pierced upperclassman with a delinquent appearance. Despite first impressions, Hirano proves to be kind-hearted, helping Kagiura with studies and offering support. This novel offers a glimpse into their daily lives and the subtle development of a tender relationship.
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Fans of coming-of-age stories, sports fiction, and gentle romance will appreciate this heartfelt tale of friendship and young love.

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After basketball player Kagiura moves into the school dorms with bad boy upperclassman, Hirano, he finds he is left in the tender care of this mother-hen of a roommate, and Kagiura starts to fall in love.

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Kagiura is equal parts eager and anxious to start a new chapter of his life as a high schooler. He's aiming to be a star player on the basketball team, and he's even moved into the school dorms. Upon arrival, he discovers that his roommate is a blond, pierced, delinquent-looking upperclassman!

First impressions aside, Hirano isn't actually as rough as he seems. He wakes Kagiura up in the morning, helps him with his studies, and is a great listener, to boot. This is a peek into their daily lives and the hints of a blossoming love.

Hirano and Kagiura (novel) by Kevin Steinbach, Shou Harusono, Kotoko Hachijo offers an engaging story of friendship and budding romance.

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ISBN: 9781975352042

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 162

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