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Akane Chigaya, a sixth-grade girl, stands up to the boys at school whenever they bully her. This impresses Taki Naguro, a boy at her school who practices kendo, and at his suggestion Akane starts learning kendo. At first, she plans to learn just enough to fight back against the boys who bully her. But she finds kendo fun and rewarding, and eventually sets a new goal: surpassing Taki’s skill. However, after only a few months of practice, she can’t beat Taki, who has been practicing for years.
Chitose Kaido: Akane's Sword 1
A school romance about boys and girls who practice kendo. This work captures both the flutter of romance and the tension of sports, showcasing Chitose Kaido’s talent to the fullest alongside Love and Heart. The tearful girl Akane dreams of defeating Taki, her friend and rival, in an official match. The two face each other in their final elementary-school match. Taki, whom Akane thought was evenly matched with her, turns out to be so skilled that she is stunned. But the all-out strike Akane delivers when cornered shakes Taki—and the heart of another boy...!
Korean title: 아카네의 검 1
Korean author: Chitose Kaido
Korean publisher: 대원씨아이
ISBN-13: 9791172039042
Reviews
Akane Chigaya, a sixth-grade girl, stands up to the boys at school whenever they bully her. This impresses Taki Naguro, a boy at her school who practices kendo, and at his suggestion Akane starts learning kendo. At first, she plans to learn just enough to fight back against the boys who bully her. But she finds kendo fun and rewarding, and eventually sets a new goal: surpassing Taki’s skill. However, after only a few months of practice, she can’t beat Taki, who has been practicing for years.
