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From the back cover: Kiri steps in to help the injured Narumi in a Scissors Project beauty battle. But before Kiri can complete her magic, reminders of an incident in her past make her too fearful to continue with the cut. Review: For a minute there, this series was on the verge of improvement. Here's what it did that pleased me: 1. A new character is introduced who's … [Read more...] about Beauty Pop 4 by Kiyoko Arai: B

Nana thought it was a dream come true when Yano, the boy she liked, told her that he returned her feelings and they became a couple. Some problems have become apparent in their relationship, however. Early on, Nana was willing to go along with Yano’s moods and demands since he had experienced so much tragedy in his past. Now, though, she realizes that simply accepting Yano’s … [Read more...] about We Were There 4 by Yuki Obata: A

From the back cover: Every day, all day, I think about him. I wonder if there's a limit to love? I'm no longer able to imagine a world without him. Review: Now that Nana and Yano have been dating for a little while, some problems are beginning to arise. Their relationship has been growing more physical and while Yano's not exactly insistent for more, it's clear that he's … [Read more...] about We Were There 3 by Yuki Obata: A

From the back cover: Tsuyoshi Niida, having taken second place to Harumi's hairstyling once again, is determined to come out on top against the Scissors Project. He issues a challenge, but the Scissors Project needs five people to compete in this beauty battle or they'll lose by default. Narumi needs Kiri's help—but is his desire to win stronger than his pride? Review: I was … [Read more...] about Beauty Pop 3 by Kiyoko Arai: B

From the back cover: Kiri's identity as the mysterious "X" who does makeovers behind the scenes is now public knowledge as she competes against hairstylist Narumi in a one-on-one Scissors Project challenge. The hairstylist who loses will receive a haircut by the winner—and must endure whatever that haircut might be... Review: This volume introduces a couple of over-the-top … [Read more...] about Beauty Pop 2 by Kiyoko Arai: B-