“Bullied "demekin" Masaki discovers strength, idolizes delinquents, and readies for middle school.”
Demekin
デメキン
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Bullied "demekin" Masaki discovers strength, idolizes delinquents, and readies for middle school.
In the first years of elementary school, Sata Masaki was bullied and called "demekin" (pop-eyed goldfish). He became conscious of his strength from the 3rd year on, started looking up to delinquents and now he's about to make his middle-school debut...!?
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A Manga Publication
- Published Oct 2009 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M26130 catalog