We are reading the whole series - 4 vols in English edition

Neighborhood Story, known in Japan as 「ご近所物語」is a shoujo manga by Ai Yazawa 「矢沢 あい」is one of the first big manga series from the aritst who brought us "Nana" and "Paradise Kiss" which are some of the most famous manga series that straddle the line between Shoujo and Josei demographics. Her work tends to have a bit of an alternative or indie flair (depending on the decade) in terms of the fashion that she showcases.

Mikako Kōda is an aspiring fashion designer who attends Yazawa Art Academy in Tokyo and is slowly building up her clothing brand, Happy Berry. Having been childhood friends with her neighbor, Tsutomu Yamaguchi, since infancy, Mikako reassesses her once-platonic feelings for him when he suddenly becomes popular at school due to his resemblance to the singer Ken Nakagawa and begins dating Mariko, a popular and attractive girl.

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Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed!

Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed!