High School Debut

[kel aka gandy]

1 :: Story
2 :: Creator
3 :: Volumes

 

[kel aka gandy]

Story

When Haruna Nagashima was in junior high her life consisted of playing softball and reading comics. But now that she's going to high school, Haruna decides to put all of her energy towards getting a boyfriend and having the high school romance of a lifetime. To help in her quest, she enlists cute upperclassman Yoh Komiyama to coach her as she eschews her jock tendencies and turns herself into the kind of girl who can catch a guy. Yoh agrees, with one catch: Haruna had better not fall for him!  

[kel aka gandy]

Creator

Kazune Kawahara is from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan and was born on March 11th (a Pisces!). She made her manga debut at age 18 with Kare no ichiban sukina hito (His Most Favorite Person). Her other works include Sensei!, serialized in Bessatsu Margaret magazine. Her hobby is interior redecorating.  

[kel aka gandy]

Volumes
Status in Japan :: complete at 13 volumes
Status in US :: 13/13 released

Volume 1
After blindly following the advice of fashion magazines and the like, Haruna fails to win the eye of any guy. Convinced that a coach is needed (just like when she trained for softball), she recruits cute upperclassman Yoh Komiyama to instruct her on how to make herself more appealing. Yoh agrees, with one catch: Haruna had better not fall for him!


Volume 2
Haruna begins to develop feelings for Fumiya, Yoh's friend. Yoh talks her through her first-date jitters, but is Fumiya the right guy for Haruna? Especially when they walk in on Fumiya and Yoh's sister Asami...kissing?!


Volume 3
But what does Haruna do when she does find herself liking Yoh? She starts acting weird and avoiding him, that's what! When he confronts her about her strange behavior and encourages her to be honest with him, will she squash her feelings or confess her love?


Volume 4
Haruna jumps to the conclusion that Yoh is interested in her friend Mami when she sees the two of them together. Instead of confronting him about it, she runs away! Will Haruna's insecurities end her relationship with Yoh?


Volume 5
Just when things are going well for Haruna, in walks transfer student Reona Matsuzaka. Beautiful Reona's got only one thing in mind--to destroy Haruna's happiness! Who is this vengeful girl and why does she want to hurt Haruna so badly?


Volume 6
A chance encounter on the train brings Haruna face-to-face with Yoh's ex-girlfriend. (Yes, the ex-girlfriend of "the beads incident" fame!) Yoh reassures Haruna that he doesn't want to get back together with his ex, but is that how he truly feels?


Volume 7
With Yoh's parents out of town, it's up to Haruna to take care of Yoh when he becomes sick. No parents around, huh? Hmm... But Haruna wouldn't dream of taking advantage of this convenient situation...or would she?


Volume 8
Yoh's worried that a freshman seems to have the hots for Haruna, but Haruna is as oblivious as ever. So when the boy in question makes a move on Haruna, how will Haruna respond? More importantly, how will Yoh react?


Volume 9
The school sports meet is coming up, so everyone's gearing up for some fierce competition! Even affairs of the heart become a competitive event when Yoh suspects his friend Asaoka may truly have feelings for Haruna...


Volume 10
Friendship and love are put to the test when Asaoka reveals to Yoh that he likes Haruna. To settle things once and for all, Yoh and Asaoka strike a deal--whoever loses the school sports meet will give up his feelings for her! Who will win the meet and Haruna's heart?


Volume 11
Haruna becomes worried when she sees Yoh hanging out with an unattractive classmate. (Yoh does seem to have strange taste in women after all...) She has good reason for feeling uneasy--it looks like this girl really does want to sabotage their relationship!


Volume 12
For Yoh's birthday, Haruna makes plans for the two of them to go on an overnight trip. Wait a minute... Overnight means...they'll be sharing a room?! Close quarters create an intimate setting for romance, but will that be the case for Haruna and Yoh?


Volume 13
Yoh faces a difficult choice: should he go to university all the way in Tokyo or stay near Haruna? Haruna wants to support Yoh's decision no matter what, but will her high school romance end with his graduation?  

[ellehciMMichelle]

Great art and story. I love Haruna's personality and how Yoh cares for her as the story progresses, but of course they go through hardships due to insecurities. Its a great drama romance filled story and its realistic to me which makes it interesting. I really recommend it for anyone who loves shojo =]  

[mistedwings]

I'm in LOVE with this series. I just bought all four that have come out today. Although I have only read the first volume it is truly one of the best mangas I have ever read!

 

[that_aly82]

I love the series too. Its so funny and Yoh is awesome!  

[risa_koizumi07]

This series is definatley one of my top five favorites biggrin  

[Pandaccino]

i just started thi sa while ago, and i reallu like it!!!!!  

[I Am Hello Kitty -tu_ut-]

Oh I love how Yoh and Haruna interact, they make me love this series. The art is so cool too.  

[Arinnel]

I love this series too! I only have vol. 1 though. How sad. I wanna get up to 3, cuz I heard it's supposed to get real good.

 

[Monstrasity]

I only own the 1st volume but i know that i read more in borders while i was there!
SCHOOL!
RAWR!
it's been taking up all my time but now i have a break and i hope to start reading more!
I LOOOOVE this series!
;D  

[ladyathena12]

I have up to volume 7 and love this series! I haven't seen a couple quite like Yoh and Haruna. heart  

[babyteiz]

Hahaha a love coach, what an interesting way to start a series.
I'd totally hire a love coach if they were anything like Yoh.
(Especially in the way he dresses, very nice heart )