“Bullied "ugly" girl confronts former tormentor turned beauty influencer, discovering hidden depths in a tale of sisterhood against beauty discrimination.”
Never Say Ugly
ブスなんて言わないで
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Bullied "ugly" girl confronts former tormentor turned beauty influencer, discovering hidden depths in a tale of sisterhood against beauty discrimination.
Tomoko was called "ugly" back in her school days. And what really makes her seethe is the fact that the "pretty" girl who bullied her, Rika, is now a successful beauty influencer. But Tomoko sees a whole different world reflected in Rika's eyes... These two women with different pasts, looks, and approaches both take the world head-on in this story of sisterhood and overcoming beauty discrimination! (Source: Kodansha USA)
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A Manga Publication
- Published Nov 2021 – ongoing
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- Ref. BS-M62990 catalog