A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 3: Volume 3
By (Author) Kazune Kawahara
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
11th November 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Romance
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: School / college life
Paperback
184
Width 127mm, Height 191mm
121g
You dont have to be a star to shine.
Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that hes in high school, hes tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindleand maybe develop into something more
When Sae comes to a friends defense, Koki ends up defending Saes reputationwith his fists. In the infirmary, Sae meets Subaru, a charming girl she concludes must be the one Koki has a secret crush on. Meanwhile, some classmates are convinced Sae is dating Ayukawa. Appearances can be deceiving, especially when emotions are running high
Kazune Kawahara made her debut in 1991 with the manga series His Favorite Person. In 1996, after publishing several one-shot manga, she began her next series, Sensei! (Teacher!), which was adapted into a live-action movie in 2017. In 2003, she launched the critically acclaimed series High School Debut, followed by Aozora Yell (Blue Sky Yell) in 2008. High School Debut was made into a live-action movie in 2011. In 2013, her series My Love Story!! won Kodanshas 37th Manga Award (shojo category). In 2015, My Love Story!! was made into a TV anime and a live-action movie.)