Neighborhood Story, Vol. 1

Mikako Koda is an aspiring fashion designer who enters Yazawa Arts Academy, where her childhood friend Tsutomu's resemblance to a rock star skyrocketed him to popularity. Despite her feelings of jealousy, Mikako forms a club with Tsutomu and her friends to sell their creations at a local flea market, but discord arises between the members.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Peppy and creative teenager Mikako wants nothing more than to make it as a fashion designer. But when she enters art school alongside her lifelong friend Tsutomu,she finds herself distracted by his sudden popularity and subsequent love life.

Despite her feelings,Mikako forms a club with Tsutomu and her friends to sell their creations at a local flea market. While the group is out scouting the flea market,however,discord arises between members in the group and what begins as an exciting day quickly turns sour.

As the group tries to resolve their differences,Mikako realizes that her feelings for Tsutomu are more complicated than she had initially thought. She begins to question whether she is truly jealous of his success or if there is something else going on.

Through her journey at Yazawa Arts Academy,Mikako learns valuable lessons about friendship,love,and self-discovery. She discovers that success in the fashion world is not just about fame and fortune,but also about following your passions and staying true to yourself.

In the end,Mikako achieves her dream of becoming a fashion designer,but not without a few bumps along the way. She learns to embrace her uniqueness and to appreciate the people who support her,including Tsutomu,who has always been there for her.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 146 x 210 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974740895