summary: Daiki is pretty much hot under the collar over the whole “Ren and Ninako” sorta-but-not-really nonentity, so he harrasses Ren. It doesn’t bother Ren, just kind of irritates him. Ninako ends up running into them, and Ren’s friend tells her to go calm down her boyfriend, prompting Ninako to vehemently refute that Daiki is not her boyfriend.

Daiki tells Ninako, who is semi-disbelieving that Mayuka and Ren are actually dating, to go to the station in the morning and see the two together. She does, and is pretty hurt by the truth. Daiki takes this oppuritunity to ask Ninako to be his girlfriend, but she denies him.

On the way home, Ninako sees Ren, and although she knows he’s taken, will she really tell him she likes him…

but don’t take my word for it! read it for yourself @ mangafox

another great scanlation by Starry Heaven Scanlations

summary: Ninako has offically fallen for Ren — something that she’s not used to, and Daiki does not like at all. At their school’s annual sports competition, in the game between Ren and Class One, she is so excited at Ren’s final shot, that she stands up and cheers.

Daiki decides to tell Ninako he likes her before it’s too late — but it is. Ninako tries to politely refuse, but he stops her, telling her that she doesn’t have to reply right away. After she returns to a classroom of jeering students, she leaves abruptly, in hopes of not embarrasing herself, and Daiki. However, she runs into Ren in the hallway, who notices something is wrong. Daiki is close behind, and pushes Ren off, telling him to stick to his own girlfriend. His girlfriend being Daiki’s sister, the model Mayuka!

but don’t take my word for it! read it for yourself @ mangafox

another great scanlation by Starry Heaven Scanlations

sorry for such a lag in productivity…and how it will insue when school resumes…

but thankyou, if anyone reads this. kinda makes me feel like i’m not wasting time! haha.

xx, tate.

quote of the manga:

Ren: Haha! I won’t be hit that many times.

summary: Ninako joins the pack of her classmate who gawk when Ren passes by, and Daiki is jealous. Ninako tries to justify it by explaining the appeal of beauty through a model in a magazine — who happens to be Daiki’s older sister, Mayuka. Ninako, on her way to P.E, trips on the staircase and hurts her ankle. As she sits and watches the class play, Ren happens by, doing chores for the teacher. Eventually, he leaves, Daiki taking his place (much to Ninako’s chagrin).

On the ride home, Ninako takes a seat immediately, but is confronted by an angry older lady who yells at her to get up out of her seat. She is embarrased, but Ren comes to her rescue, asking about her swollen ankle. Ren pretends to sleep, (even after Ninako slaps his back, so he wouldn’t miss his exit) to have an excuse to help Ninako home, lending her his shoulder. She thanks him, and when he lets slip that he was awake the whole time, Ninako can’t help liking him even more.

but don’t take my word for it! read it for yourself @ mangafox

another great scanlation by Starry Heaven Scanlations

quote of the manga:

Ren: You’re weird.

summary: The heroine is Ninako, a cute, petite, but ridiculously ignorant in the ways of romance/love. all the kids in her school fawn over the most handsome boy in school – Ren. Cool and distant, but seemingly nice, he is as famous for his long track record of broken hearts as he is for his ridiculously good looks. Ninako’s long time friend, Daiki, has a crush on her, and although she likes him, she does not exactly know what “love” is, or if she feels the same way about him. On her ride home from school on the subway, she happens upon Ren, who in his rush not to miss his stop, hits Ninako’s phone onto the floor with his bag, and accidentally steps the pineapple strap. He seems genuinely sorry for ruining it, embarrased that he cannot get her the exact same one. Soon after, he comes up to her with a brand new strap, a girlie butterfly. Although it is not exactly her style, Ninako is happy to recieve it, and when Ren confronts her on the subway, she refutes him repeatedly, insisting that she is happy to have it, nonetheless.

but don’t take my word for it! read it for yourself @ mangafox

a lovely scanlation by Starry Heaven Scanlations

ストロボエッジ | Strobe Edge

ongoing | manga

comedy | drama | romance | school life | shoujo

teenage | sakisaka io

synopsis: Having no experience in romance, the vibrant Ninako curiously explores the meaning of what “love” really is, and is surprised to feel a colorful range of emotions as she grows closer to the school heartthrob, the quiet yet gentle Ren, who also happens to be involved in a longtime relationship. With every intention of keeping her head held high, Ninako prepares to face the mental pain of this one-sided love that she had allowed to take root, facing a series of trials that would either contribute to her growth as a headstrong woman, or break her as it did with other girls.

However, is this really a one-sided love? Or had something been silently sown in the most hidden area of Ren’s heart?

chapter 1 | read | synopsis | jun 22, 2008

chapter 2 | read | synopsis | jul 4, 2008

chapter 3 | read | synopsis | jul 20, 2008

chapter 4 | read | synopsis | nov 23, 2008

volume 2:

chapter 5 | read | synopsis | apr 9, 2009

chapter 6 | read | synopsis | may 4, 2009

chapter 7 | read | synopsis | may 10, 2009

extra: “another light” | read | synopsis | may 25, 2009

volume 3:

chapter 8 | read | synopsis | jun 9, 2009

chapter 9 | read | synopsis | jun 16, 2009

chapter 10 | read | synopsis | jul 17, 2009

chapter 11 | read | synopsis | aug 18, 2009

volume 4:

chapter 12 | read | synopsis | oct 10, 2009

chapter 13 | read | synopsis | nov 18, 2009

chapter 14 | read | synopsis | jan 4, 2010

chapter 15 | read | synopsis | jan 11, 2010

volume 5:

chapter 16 | read | synopsis | mar 7, 2010

chapter 17 | read | synopsis | may 10, 2010

chapter 18 | read | synopsis | may 17, 2010

chapter 19 | read | synopsis | jun 11, 2010

extra: “unfinished map” | read | synopsis | jun 23, 2010

volume 6:

chapter 20 | read | synopsis | jul 1, 2010

chapter 21 | read | synopsis | jul 5, 2010

chapter 22 | read | synopsis | aug 26, 2010

many thanks to mangafox & starryheaven scanlations ♥

quote of the manga:

Vivi: Well don’t worry, at best she’ll just be toyed with and played. Nothing to lose sleep over.

summary:

so Eleanor’s dad decides to set her up with someone else since she and Felton hadn’t got married yet. at first Eleanor is upset, but after she tell Felton and he puts up a totally chill facade about it (secretly he is upset, which was cute ^^) she concedes to meet him. so she goes but Hana wants to go too and decided to make Felton go with her. Vivi decided to join the party since he can’t leave Hana alone. =.= anyway, at the gate Gilbert said Hana could only bring one person, so she brings Felton for obvious reasons. Vivi is kinda irritated, but he gets in…as the demon kings servant! >< as it turns out though the guy Eleanor is set up with is kind of a player too. I wonder how things will turn out…

xx, tate.

who is your favorite Hana to Akuma character?

mine is Vivi. he may be kind of…unfriendly at certain points, but he’s so cool.

your take is welcomed and encouraged. ^^

xx, tate.

IN MAITENENCE, SORRY. ♥

volume 1:

chapter 1 | read 1.1 | read 1.2 | synopsis | oct 4, 2008

chapter 2 | read | read 2.1 | synopsis | apr 26, 2008

chapter 3/4 | read | synopsis | december 20, 2008

chapter 5 | read | synopsis | december 20, 2008

volume 2:

chapter 6 | read | synopsis | jan 6, 2009

chapter 7 | read | synopsis | mar 29, 2009

chapter 8 | read | synopsis | apr 1, 2009

chapter 9| read | synopsis | apr 4, 2009

chapter 10 | read | synopsis | apr 7, 2009

chapter 11| read | synopsis | apr 10, 2009