Kyou no Kira-kun

Alternative Name:きょうのキラ君; 今天的吉良同学; Kyo no Kira-kun; Today's Kira-kun

Genre(s):Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life, Tragedy

Author(s):Mikimoto Rin

Artist(s):Mikimoto Rin

Synopsis:
From Chibi Manga: In 360 days, there were bright days and disappointment while I was staring at you. Though they were neighbors, Nino and Kira had never talked to each other... But when Nino found out about Kira's secret, her life changes and everyday became more interesting!! Their link will lead them to a love close to the paradise. 

English scans: here
Chinese scans: here
As of 24.02.2014, latest chapter is 28
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Do you like sad plots? 
Character with has terminal sickness?
Do you like 'Boku no Hatsukoi o kimi ni sasagu'?
Then this manga is for you. 

When I first saw the first volume in Chinese sitting on Kinokuniya shelf, I was hesitating whether I should get it (I didnt) because the cover looked like some typical shoujo manga (hah! lesson learnt: do not judge a manga by its cover) and I just ignored it though I kinda like mikimoto-sensei's work. 

I was bored and sitting around aimlessly and decided to browse through the shoujo manga list on MH/MF that's when I thought hey, maybe i should give this a try.

This manga is simply amazing, so pure and innocent, straightforward and direct, lots of cute and sad moments. I was hooked after half-way through the first chapter and around chapter 20(?) I started crying because of Kira's simple wishes. 

My friend joked when she said, "What if there's a sudden plot twist? What if Kira heard wrongly about him dying?" I wish I want that kind of plot twist too but that will totally kill the atmosphere, right? I'm too far in to the manga and I can say THERE IS SOME HOPE, THERE IS A PLOT TWIST and ugh, I want a pet parakeet like Nino, lol. 

I wonder what will happen in Chapter 29 and I'm getting so excited. 

I'm going to drop by Kinokuniya later to pick up the 3 volumes. 

Some omakes for you:

No matter how right this looks, this is a rare father and son gaymance moment.

LOL this scene, it happened on Nino's and Kira's birthday and Nino explained to him that her father will only remove his specs once a year and whoever looks into his eyes will fall for him and becomes his slave. So Kira was watching and he dropped his mug LOL!! 

Kira:"R-REALLLY?"

Nino: "That is why I said!" 

Kira: "That is to say..."

Nino's mum: "But I (mummy) also love Daddy with Spectacles~~~~ <3"

Nino's dad: "Really... I'm feeling embarrassed."

Do try it!

Picks of the week

I must apologize that I got lazy and busy but today's picks of the week was actually few weeks ago. I visit the bookstore every Friday and I will always look for new releases. You may have read it already and if you do, try commenting in the post so that I know about your opinions on the various titles? Thanks :D

KAWATA Yushi - Van Helsing Darkness Blood

Yamada Kanan  - watashi no kare wa shigoto ga dekinai 

Kirishima So  - uso tsuki boyfriend

From MoonFlower Scans:

This is the story of Sakaki Yuuto, a 17-year-old highschooler who ends up with an unusual job: breaking up relationships by making girls fall in love with him. Unfortunately, in spite of his good looks, he is useless when it comes to women. While his younger brother chases the males and his older brother guides them from behind the scenes, will he be able to successfully play his part and charm the target? And most importantly, will he be able to obey the number one rule of the 'Breakup House', to never fall in love with the target?

(Taken from baka-updates)

Honma Akira - Bouzu kawaiya kesamade itoshi (yaoi/shounen-ai)

Azuki Ryo - Toshi Densetsu

From Sync Scans:

If you know the one you loved was known as the “Murder Devil”, would you kill your lover? Or, would you wait to be killed?

Includes:
Toshi Denestsu Yomigaeru Sattujin Oni
From a psychological test, he is diagnosed as having a trait of a murderer, and because of that, she is attacked with a lot of unsolved incidents?!

Migigawa no Akai Yami
Is this a curse from the girl, who was bullied and committed suicide, which causes her right eye to see only the color red?

(Taken from baka-updates)

Kazuki Kazumi - Douse mo nigararenai

From Chibi Manga:

Naho dreamt to become an OL but while she was waiting to have the aptitude to become one of them, she started to work in a Design company. But because her manager, Sakisaka, had a bad impression about her, he just played with her. But then, he decided to help her and he even comforted her?!

This love story isn't to be dealt with by ordinary means!

(Taken from baka-updates)

Amemiya Keiko - Seifuku ouji secret

From baka-updates:

Very much like a child suddenly appeared before us Shiina, a prince. Outcome of the love of the Prince and the alleged illegitimate child Shiina swaying heart rainy day is ...?

Yazuki Asako - Mahoutsukai no shinyuu

Shimaki Ako - Pin to Kona

From Manga Abyss: 

In the world of Kabuki, where family social standings are highly valued, Kyonosuke is inept even though he is born as the son of a duke of a famous household. Ichiya while being born in a family that has no connection to Kabuki, is trying to move from the absolute lowest rank to the top using just his ability. Through some kind of karma, these two completely opposite boys have fallen in love with the same girl, Ayame.
That’s where the story begins.
Kyonosuke, who wants to be liked by the Kabuki loving Ayame, cries tears of regret because he would throw away all his powerful connections if he could only have real ability. But what if Ichiya, who wants to be the center of Ayame’s attention, was adopted into a famous household…?

Pin to Kona won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Awards.

(taken from baka-updates)

Fukumenkei Noise

Title:  Fukumenkei Noise (Read here)

Mangaka: Fukuyama Ryoko

Genre: Rock music, gender bender, high school, shoujo, romance

WHAT TO EXPECT: tsunderes, geniuses, megane, alter-ego, sadist, love-triangle, short boys

Synopsis: Nino is a girl who harbors feelings towards her friend, Momo. Just when she can no longer suppress her feelings, she encounters a boy who composes music. What is the promise Nino made to a boy she met who composes music? (source: mangafox)

I first found out about this anime when Man with a mission adapted the first chapter of this manga and made it into their PV:

I thought the PV was rather impressive so I went to MF to read up on the manga and then I found out the mangaka actually did Nosatsu Junkie, which is one of my favourite manga.

I think the mangaka really favors gender bender type of story because Nosatsu Junkie was also gender bender. Nonetheless, the story was rather interesting and yes I got hooked on to it instantly. This manga especially revolves around alter-egos and rock bands in Japan set in a high school environment. Not only that, it includes geniuses, tsunderes, air-heads, and short boys. If you are crazily in love with these type of characters and plots, then YES, THIS MANGA IS FOR YOU. The manga just started so I'm rather impatient with the monthly updates and since the first volume was released in Japan on 18 Oct 2013, it will take awhile before it gets translated into Chinese. Because I am a poor otaku who can only afford the Taiwan version

Do check it out if you can~