“18-year-old Nanase, broke in Tokyo, is rescued by adman Shimazaki who offers her a job after dinner.”
Don't Kiss Before Turning 20
※キスは20歳になってから
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18-year-old Nanase, broke in Tokyo, is rescued by adman Shimazaki who offers her a job after dinner.
At the age of 18, Nanase starts a new life in sparkling Tokyo! But, as it turns out, rebooting isn't as easy as you might think, and the money is quickly spent. When she finds herself in an awkward position, she is rescued by a stranger named Shimazaki, who works at an advertising agency, and is summarily invited to dinner. Nanase, who almost starved, falls asleep on his shoulder after emptying her plate. When she wakes up, she finds an empty seat and a business card. With nothing to lose, she calls Shimazaki and gets a job offer from him...
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A Manga Publication
- Format 16 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 08m approx
- Published Sep 2019 – Apr 2021
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M69306 catalog