Neighborhood Story, Vol. 3

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Mikako aims to take the world of fashion by storm but stumbles when love comes into season in thiscoming-of-age talefrom the creator of Nana!

Welcome to Happy Berry! No, this isnt a fruit stand, but the label dreamed up by aspiring fashion designer Mikako Koda. In her quest to make a name for herself in the fashion world, Mikako enters Yazawa Arts Academy, a prestigious art school, alongside her strictly platonic childhood friend Tsutomu. But theres one problemTsutomus uncanny resemblance to a rock star skyrockets him to popularity and leads him to date the prettiest girl in school. Now Mikako cant help but wonder if what she feels is jealousy.

The members of Akindo decide to spend their summer break at Marikos villa. When Marikos first love, Shu, unexpectedly appears in the villa next door, Mariko finds herselftorn between her pastlife with him and her present one with Yusuke. In a daring move,Mariko rushes to confrontShu in the midst of a raging typhoon. Yusuke, fueled by jealousy, charges into the storm after her, with Ayumi hot on his heels. Meanwhile, Mikako throws herself into the preparations for Yaza Arts Academys annual school festival. Her relationship with Tsutomu takes a tumultuous turnas he struggles to find a path in life. With sparks flying, their arguments escalate when Tsutomu cant contain his jealousy over Mikakos moms charming new assistant. As their love teeters on the brink, an extraordinary opportunity arises, forcing Mikako to confront her deepest desires and make a life-altering decision.

Author Bio

Ai Yazawa is the creator of many popular manga titles, including Nana, one of the best-selling shojo series of all time. Nana won the Shogakukan Manga Award in the shojo category in 2003, and a live-action movie adaptation was released in 2006.

American readers were introduced to Yazawas stylish and sexy storytelling in 2002 when her title Paradise Kiss was translated into English. Some of her other works include Tenshi Nanka Janai (Im No Angel) and Last Quarter, which had a live-action movie adaptation that released in 2004.