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Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1

By Youka Nitta
Series: Starting with a Kiss
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Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1 follows Toru, the fiery son of a yakuza boss, who is exiled to a deserted island for his protection amid a gang feud. Reluctant to be sidelined, he shares this isolated fate with Mutsumi, the serious and studious son of the gang's second in command. Opposites in every way, their clashing personalities soon ignite unexpected sparks.
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Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1 by Youka Nitta is a captivating story about Toru and Mutsumi, two young men caught in the middle of a yakuza feud.

Toru, the fiery and impetuous son of a yakuza boss, is sent into exile on a deserted island for his own protection during the gang conflict. Though sidelined when he'd much rather be in the fight, Toru's frustration is heightened by the presence of Mutsumi, the serious and studious son of the gang's second in command.

Mutsumi is Toru's opposite in every conceivable way, and the tension between them slowly begins to build.

As they navigate their time in exile together, sparks start to fly, creating an irresistible dynamic that draws readers into their world.

Series: Starting with a Kiss

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    Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 2 tells the story of Toru, the son of a yakuza boss, who is sent into exile on a deserted island for his own protection during a gang feud. Fiery and impetuous, Toru isn't thrilled to be sidelined when he'd rather be in the fight, and is even less thrilled that Mutsumi, son of the...
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  • Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1
    Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1 by Youka Nitta is a captivating story about Toru and Mutsumi, two young men caught in the middle of a yakuza feud. Toru, the fiery and impetuous son of a yakuza boss, is sent into exile on a deserted island for his own protection during the gang conflict. Though sidelined when he'd much rather...
    By Youka Nitta
    Paperback
    $2199
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421550022

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: SuBLime

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Youka Nitta made her publishing debut with GROUPIE in 1995 and since then has become one of the most prolific and popular boys’ love creators worldwide. Her most well-known series, Embracing Love, has been adapted into both a drama CD as well as an anime series. Born March 8th in Fukui Prefecture, she’s a Pisces with a B blood type. Her hobbies include walking and going to the theater. To find out more about Youka Nitta, visit her English-language website at http://nittayouka.com.

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