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
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Beauty Pop 2 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-
Beauty Pop 1 by Kiyoko Arai: B
From the back cover: Although a truly gifted hairstylist, Kiri Koshiba has no interest in using her talent to pursue fame and fortune, unlike the three popular boys in the "Scissors Project" at school. Determined to become the best makeover team in Japan, they give showy makeovers to handpicked girls. As much as Kiri tries to shy away from the Scissors Project spotlight, she … [Read more...] about Beauty Pop 1 by Kiyoko Arai: B
Case Closed 3 by Gosho Aoyama: B+
From the back cover: Jimmy, Rachel and Richard take a vacation aboard a cruise ship, but little do they know that the patriarch of the wealthy Hatamoto family is about to be murdered. With the perpetrator still aboard, can you figure out whodunit before Conan does!? Review: I actually quite liked both cases in this volume, which is good, because as the first chapter started … [Read more...] about Case Closed 3 by Gosho Aoyama: B+
InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
Centuries ago, a dog-like half-demon named Inuyasha attempted to steal a powerful gem known as the “Shikon jewel” from a village, but was thwarted by a beautiful priestess, Kikyo, whose enchanted arrow pinned him to a tree. There he remains for fifty years until Kagome—a modern-day high school girl transplanted to the past by means of an enchanted well—frees him because he’s … [Read more...] about InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B