Arika Lie erforscht die Komplexität menschlicher Beziehungen und Begierden im heutigen städtischen Umfeld. Ihre Werke fangen oft die feinen Nuancen zwischenmenschlicher Dynamiken und die psychologischen Motivationen von Charakteren ein, die sich in der Landschaft moderner Herausforderungen bewegen. Durch einen einfühlsamen und aufschlussreichen Stil bietet Lie den Lesern einen Einblick in die Suche nach Verbindung und Verständnis. Ihre Erzählungen zeichnen sich durch Ehrlichkeit und die Fähigkeit aus, emotionale Unterströmungen alltäglicher Erfahrungen widerzuspiegeln.
Set against the backdrop of the foster care system, this josei manga explores the deep bond between high schoolers Yoru and Tenjaku, who have grown up together in a group home after experiencing trauma in their early lives. As they approach adulthood and face the reality of leaving the only home they've known, Yoru grapples with her long-hidden feelings for Tenjaku. The story combines a poignant portrayal of vulnerable youth with a compelling romance, making it a unique and heartwarming read.
Set against the backdrop of the foster care system, this josei manga explores the tender romance between Yoru and Tenjaku, who have supported each other since childhood. With only a year left in their group home, Yoru grapples with her long-hidden feelings for Tenjaku while navigating the challenges of growing up in an unfair environment. The story offers a poignant look at the struggles faced by vulnerable children in Japan, blending heartfelt emotions with a compelling narrative. Selected for the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list, it promises to resonate deeply with readers.
Set against the backdrop of Japan's foster care system, this josei manga explores the deep bond between high schoolers Yoru and Tenjaku, who have navigated their troubled pasts together in a group home. As they face the impending transition to independence, Yoru grapples with her long-hidden feelings for Tenjaku. The story uniquely blends a poignant look at the challenges faced by vulnerable children with a compelling romance, capturing the essence of growth and emotional discovery in a limited timeframe.
Wenn die Sommeridylle zum Albtraum wird... Ao und Takaomi sind Kindheitsfreunde, die in der Nähe eines Industriegebiets leben und einen unbeschwerten Alltag teilen. Sie fühlen sich zueinander hingezogen und wollen auch ihre letzten Sommerferien miteinander verbringen. Es scheint der Beginn einer zarten Liebe zu sein. Doch auf einmal stehen Polizisten vor der Tür von Aos Familie – ihr Vater soll Takaomis Mutter nach einem gemeinsamen Arbeitsessen vergewaltigt haben. Schlagartig wird die verträumte Sommeridylle wie vom Smog der Fabriken vernebelt und ein dunkler Schatten breitet sich über Aos und Takaomis Leben aus… Ergreifende und realistische Slice-of-Life-Geschichte, die mit unschuldigem Zeichenstil den eiskalten Schrecken darüber zeichnet, wie schnell eine Tat das Schicksal vieler ändern kann. Weitere Informationen: - Einzelband
"Unlikely allies. Things seem to be going more smoothly for Tsugumi and Itsuki--their complicated past aside, collaborating on a new project together seems to allow them an ease that eluded them in romance. On the morning of the ribbon cutting, however, there is a big earthquake in Tokyo, and Tsugumi can't reach Itsuki, In her panic, she turns to the only person she can think of to help her make sure Itsuki is okay ..."--Back cover
The moving, provocative manga about the struggles and triumphs in love of a woman and a man who uses a wheelchair comes to print! Fans of tumultuous manga romance -- like A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April -- don't miss this! SEEKING REFUGE After Itsuki and Tsugumi spend a night together in a car at the evacuation site, both Koreda and Nagasawa rush from Tokyo to their sides. Itsuki seeks refuge with Nagasawa, and while the former couple are separated again, Koreda’s concerns only continue to grow after hearing about their night in the car. And when things seem like they couldn’t get any more complicated, another figure from Itsuki’s past arrives…
The moving, provocative manga about the struggles and triumphs in love of a woman and a man who uses a wheelchair comes to print! Fans of tumultuous manga romance -- like A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April -- don't miss this! LINGERING FEELINGS After Itsuki declines Keigo’s request for him to build a barrier-free home for his partner Kaede, Tsugumi heads to Tokyo to try to convince Itsuki to change his mind. Moved by Tsugumi’s sincerity, Itsuki agrees to take on the job—and what’s more, comes up with a solution that would allow Keigo and Kaede to achieve both of their dreams. But when the job has Tsugumi and Itsuki seeing more of each other, and has Tsugumi struggling with her lingering feeling for Itsuki, what will it mean for their relationships with Koreda and Nagasawa?
The moving, provocative manga about the struggles and triumphs in love of a woman and a man who uses a wheelchair comes to print! Fans of tumultuous manga romance -- like A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April -- don't miss this! TOWARDS THE FUTURE After her breakup with Itsuki, Tsumugi leaves Tokyo for her childhood home in Matsumoto. She tries to look ahead in her relationship with Koreda and distance herself from her past relationship with Itsuki, but in spite of her best efforts, fate continues to bring the two of them together. While caring for her ailing father, Tsugumi meets Kaede, who uses a wheelchair, and Keigo, her boyfriend who wants to build her a barrier-free house. Itsuki seems like the perfect person for the job, but when he turns the offer down, can Tsugumi convince him otherwise?
Nachdem auch Tsugumis letzte Fruchtbarkeitsbehandlung nicht geklappt hat, wollten sie und Itsuki eigentlich mit dem Thema abschließen – bis sie von einer Freundin erfahren, dass sie ein Kind adoptieren will. Doch ausgerechnet als die beiden sich ebenfalls für eine Adoption entscheiden, bekommt Tsugumi ein Jobangebot, das zu gut ist, um es abzulehnen… Band 11 der Serie
Itsuki hat Elternzeit genommen und kümmert sich liebevoll um seinen Sohn. Er und Tsugumi nehmen nun auch Hilfe aus ihrem Umfeld an und überwinden gemeinsam die verschiedenen Herausforderungen des neuen Zusammenlebens. Als ihr Sohn drei Jahre alt ist, stehen die beiden vor der schwierigen Aufgabe, ihn darüber aufzuklären, dass er adoptiert wurde… Band 12 der Serie