I See Your Face, Turned Away 1

From the creator of My Sweet Girl comes a new manga about four teenagers and their four stories of unrequited love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2024
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

From the creator of My Sweet Girl comes a new manga about four teenagers and their four stories of unrequited love. When you don't want to lose a friendship but long for something more, the only thing you can do is gaze at your beloved's face, turned away.

A bitter and sweet tale perfect for fans of A Sign of Affection and In the Clear Moonlit Dusk.

One might call Hikari extraordinarily ordinary. One day, she takes up a new hobby--imagining what a romance would be like between her pretty friend Mari and the cute guy in their class, Ohtani. It's all in harmless fun, until the roles start to get tangled in Hikari's mind. Does she really have to be just the best friend in this love story? And just who is on Ohtani's mind when his eyes drift away...?

Hikari is an ordinary girl who takes up a new hobby of imagining what a romance would be like between her pretty friend Mari and the cute guy in their class, Ohtani. It's all in harmless fun until the roles start to get tangled in Hikari's mind. She wonders if she has to be just the best friend in this love story and who is on Ohtani's mind when his eyes drift away.

Mari is Hikari's pretty friend who has a crush on Ohtani, the cute guy in their class. She imagines what a romance would be like between them, but Hikari's imagination gets in the way. She starts to feel jealous and bitter towards Ohtani, thinking that he only has eyes for Hikari.

Ohtani is a cute guy in Hikari's class who has a crush on Mari. He's always been shy and quiet around her, but Hikari's imagination makes him seem more confident and mysterious. He starts to develop feelings for Hikari, but she doesn't reciprocate them.

One day, Hikari's imagination takes a turn for the worse. She starts to imagine that Ohtani is in love with her, even though he's never shown any signs of it. She becomes obsessed with the idea and starts to neglect her friendship with Mari. She spends all her time thinking about Ohtani and trying to find ways to get his attention.

Mari notices that Hikari is becoming distant and starts to worry about her. She tries to talk to her, but Hikari is too caught up in her own thoughts to listen. She becomes increasingly jealous and bitter towards Mari, thinking that she's stealing Ohtani's attention.

Ohtani is also affected by Hikari's imagination. He starts to feel guilty about not reciprocating her feelings and starts to distance himself from her. He's confused and doesn't know what to do.

As Hikari's imagination spirals out of control, she becomes more and more isolated from her friends and family. She becomes consumed by her own thoughts and can't see anything else. She starts to neglect her studies and her hobbies, and her grades start to suffer.

Mari is devastated by Hikari's behavior. She can't understand why she's being treated this way and tries to reach out to her, but Hikari is too far gone. She becomes angry and bitter towards Mari, blaming her for stealing Ohtani's attention.

Ohtani is also torn between his feelings for Hikari and his loyalty to Mari. He doesn't want to hurt either of them, but he can't ignore the way Hikari is affecting him. He starts to distance himself from both of them, feeling like he's stuck in the middle.

One day, Hikari's imagination takes a final turn. She decides to confront Ohtani and tell him that she loves him. She's convinced that he's been in love with her all along and that he's just been waiting for her to say something.

Ohtani is shocked by Hikari's confession and doesn't know what to say. He's never felt this way about anyone before and doesn't know how to respond. He starts to distance himself from Hikari even more, feeling like he's betraying Mari.

Mari is devastated by Ohtani's decision. She can't believe that he would choose Hikari over her, especially after everything they've been through together. She becomes angry and bitter towards Ohtani, blaming him for breaking her heart.

As Hikari's imagination fades away, she realizes the damage that she's done to her friendship and her relationship with Ohtani. She's devastated by the loss of both and feels like she's lost everything.

Mari and Ohtani are also left with a difficult decision. They can't continue to be friends after everything that's happened, but they can't let go of each other either. They're torn between their feelings for each other and their loyalty to their friendship.

In the end, they decide to stay friends. They realize that their friendship is more important than any romantic relationship and that they can still love each other without being in love. They work hard to rebuild their trust and their bond, and they eventually find a way to move on from their unrequited love.

Hikari's imagination was a powerful force that caused her to neglect her friendship and her relationship with Ohtani. It was a bitter and sweet tale that taught her the importance of true friendship and the consequences of selfishness. It was a story that reminded us that sometimes, the things we imagine can become our reality, and that we must be careful not to let our imaginations consume us.

Mari and Ohtani's story was a testament to the strength of true friendship and the power of love. They were able to overcome their unrequited love and find a way to stay together, even though it wasn't easy. They showed us that even when things seem impossible, there is always hope for a happy ending.

In conclusion, Hikari's imagination was a powerful force that caused her to neglect her friendship and her relationship with Ohtani. It was a bitter and sweet tale that taught us the importance of true friendship and the consequences of selfishness. It was a story that reminded us that even when things seem impossible, there is always hope for a happy ending. Mari and Ohtani's story was a testament to the strength of true friendship and the power of love, and it showed us that even when things seem impossible, there is always hope for a happy ending.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 210 x 147 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9798888771600