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Starting with a Kiss, Vol. 1
Series: Starting with a Kiss
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This graphic novel is suited for readers who enjoy compelling yakuza dramas and romantic tension, especially fans of Boysβ Love stories within the manga and graphic novel genres.
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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.
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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...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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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
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 boysβ 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, sheβs 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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