High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach...

A RUDE AWAKENINGThanks to Hidaka-sensei’s intensive training, Akiko manages to get through her art school exams. She’s one step closer to seeing her dreams come true…or so she thinks! Series...

ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACKAkiko has graduated from art school—let the job hunt begin! But finding work is easier said than done. Will she have to return home to...

UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCESAkiko has finally achieved her dream of becoming a manga artist! She’s almost ready to fully immerse herself in the wonderful world of shoujo when Hidaka-sensei approaches her. Just...

LIFE LESSONSAkiko’s school days are long over and her work as a manga artist is keeping her very busy. Yet when Hidaka-sensei declares that he has four months left to...