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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. 6

The news that Sae and Koki are dating spreads like wildfire through the school, but not everyone is on board. When their friend group becomes a study group and two members find they have a lot in common, another gets jealous. Then, Christmastime arrives, and everyone has an opinion on what Sae and Koki should gift each other. Will they choose wisely…?

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