An intriguing premise, Pig Bride offers a sprinkling of fantasy, mystery, humor and romance. Though Si-Joon can be irritating with his impulsiveness and obliviousness to others, Mu-Yeon, his opposite, seems intelligent and quirky. I really want to know what Mu Yeon looks like, and I'm sure that most readers will feel the same. If you're looking for a...

This one stands out in my mind because it contrasts the usual image of Makoto as a feminine guy. Here he is protecting Ito, who he cares for, as any strong, masculine guy would. It has a great effect on Ito's perception of Makoto.

New York Times shojo manga rankings June 14-20, 2009.

I like this moment because it's one of the few times you see Sano bust into a wide smile, and they are actually enjoying a dance as a normal couple would do.

For a long time I knew the honorific of senpai, but didn't realize that the "underclassman" also has the honorific of kōhai. There's only been one instance in which I've seen kōhai used. This made me wonder why the English publishing companies don't keep ALL the honorifics.