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A Star Brighter than the Sun

You don’t have to be a star to shine.

Created by Kazune Kawahara | MoreLess about A Star Brighter than the Sun

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 he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?

Kazune Kawahara made her manga debut in 1991 with His Favorite Person. In 1996, after publishing several one-shots, she began her next series, Sensei! (Teacher!), which was adapted into a live-action movie in 2017. In 2003, she launched the critically acclaimed 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!! ranked first in Takarahimasha publishing’s This Manga Is Great! competition (josei category) and won Kodansha’s 37th Manga Award (shojo category). In 2015, My Love Story!! was made into a TV anime and a live-action movie.

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A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 1

Sae and Koki have been friends since childhood. One fateful day at the end of middle school, she has a revelation: Koki has grown up! Now they’re in high school, and she has another revelation: she has feelings for Koki! But Sae isn’t the only girl who does… The question is, who does Koki have feelings for?!

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