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How to Love a Loser, Vol. 1

By Iwaba and Paul Starr
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Shinba has no talent, no job, no money in short, he's got nothing going for him. But despite the odds, this good-for-nothing has a girlfriend. Hizumi is beautiful, smart, and extremely competent. Some might wonder how she could love such loser. Well, it might have something... Read More
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Shinba has no talent, no job, no money in short, he's got nothing going for him. But despite the odds, this good-for-nothing has a girlfriend. Hizumi is beautiful, smart, and extremely competent. Some might wonder how she could love such loser. Well, it might have something to do with the way he tries his best but still fails pathetically, or the way he quivers with tears in his eyes as he begs for another chance but who s to say?

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ISBN: 9798855419429

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 184

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