“Motoko loves Shinsei, who rejects her for soccer; she battles illness while staying close to him.”
12 Kounen no Motoko
12光年のMOTOKO
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Motoko loves Shinsei, who rejects her for soccer; she battles illness while staying close to him.
Motoko confessed her love to Shinsei, he answered it by saying that he is now only interested in playing soccer. Motoko's health is not in good shape and she has to stay over at the hospital regularly. She's however, try to be with Shinsei as much as possible.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 1 vol ch × vol
- Published Jan 1998 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M11717 catalog