“Girl forced to live with childhood rival in kimono shop, confronting past hatred for kimonos and Rita.”
Kyo-Otoko to Isourou
京男と居候
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Girl forced to live with childhood rival in kimono shop, confronting past hatred for kimonos and Rita.
Ever since she was called a kokeshi doll by Rita Yanagi after putting on a kimono, Akane has developed a hatred for both kimonos and Rita. However 10 years later, she is forced to stay at the Yanagi's kimono shop after her parents take a sudden trip overseas, meaning she has to live surrounded with both kimonos AND Rita! Will her attitude towards kimonos and Rita ever change? (Source: MU) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Akai High Heels Volume 2: Osuwa, Juunana-sai
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A Manga Publication
- Format 8 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 04m approx
- Published Feb 2009 – Apr 2012
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M24709 catalog